Bicycles........ leg power type

[xtremelow]

The bike is stock, so what ever it needs it needs.

 

[xtreme6669]

I think he wants you to take a look at the headset to see the brand. IE Canecreek, Aheaad, King, ETC. The race is press fit onto the base of the fork. You can get it on/off with some creative special tools but with out the puller it is a bit tricky to make sure nothing gets dinged or damaged where the bearings will ride.

 

[xtremelow]

I sent him pics.

 

[xtreme6669]

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[delta one]

How many of you guys wear helmets on your road bikes?

I'm contemplating one at this point, my uncle died of a bicycle crash so it's very taboo not to wear one in my family. But it's the family that thinks everything is too dangerous, so I have been thinking about just not getting one for a bit while I am riding the bike paths (wide flat paved roads for bikes only and rarely do I see another bike in them) once I start trail riding or anything aggressive or even street riding I'll probably pick up a bike helmet but I just don't want one on my road bike yet. Or is it something I should start wearing now while I train to get used to wearing it?


If you guys are wearing them what helmets are the coolest (temp wise)? And where can i get one with awesome air flow for less than $150? Light, low profile, and cool are what I want with a lid. My major complaint was always too much hot head, especially after the first 20 miles, a helmet had a tendency to cut my range in the past by 20% or more (cut my average speed too). I would do 40 miles after class with one and 60 without one, I was just too hot and uncomfortable to keep pushing the limit for another 20 miles, and I was dehydrated but I was only carrying 1 bottle of water at the time, this year once I break 40 miles I'll carry 2.

 

[xtreme6669]

I wear one on the mtn bike but not on the road.. My road riding pretty mush persists of canal and sidewalk riding as I don't want to be like the douche bags that ride in the traffic lanes of the street... I hate those guys!!! I think I would wear one on the street if I rode along the bike lane next to the traffic thou.

 

[xtremelow]

I always wear a helmet!

Road, trails, or park. I would rather look a fool with one walking away from going down than a bloody bag on my shoulders [smirk]

Simple Skateboard helmet for the trails and park and Giro for the road.

 

[delta one]

I know once I get on the street I'll wear one, I'm always afraid of the other guy and cagers.

But maybe I'll rock one on the bike trails just to be consistent, better safe.

Good call X (what the piss was I thinking? Lol)

I really want a full face for when I start getting crazy *evil grin*

 

[xtremelow]

Only the good riders wear Full faces

This is one of the only times you don't need to be wearing your helmet when your with your bike.

When your washing it....... Sickos

 

[bfletcher]

This is one of the only times you don't need to be wearing your helmet when your with your bike.

2?!?! A helment is definately a must....lol

 

[delta one]

Only the good riders wear Full faces

I'm not a playa' I just crash alot.

 

[2004xb12s]

2?!?! A helment is definately a must....lol

Never throw your man into battle without a helmet...I think there is a tv show that talks about this..hmm...16 and pregnant>>???

 

[williegoat]

I have been working on my old bicycle for the last few weeks. Finally rode it today, for about seven miles. Not bad for a 56 year old man. My plan is to start riding it to work, when the weather is nice. It will either kill me, or I will live forever.

 

[xtreme6669]

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[browland]

Hey guys need some advice about to pull the trigger on my first real bike $250 for this: (as described in emailing the seller)

Frame: great shape, I believe a 2008 model, surly instigator
Fork: cheaper Rock Shox J1 suspension fork.
Wheels: Forte front, WTB back, both black and wide, not perfectly true, but
darn pretty good
Tires: 2.2 front with lots of life/2.3 rear, very worn - both made by
Specialized
Crank: older Specialized...not light or flashy, but you won't break it
Drivetrain: older 8X3 (24 speed) Shimano Deore XT dual-control
shifters/brake levers, Deore XT rear derailleur, Deore front derailleur (I
think...it is Shimano whatever it is)
Brakes: avid sd3 rim brakes
Cables: it you are a perfectionist you might want to replace them. A theft
attempt was made on the bike this year and one of the cables was slightly
kinked in the process.
Saddle: cheaper Bontrager...prob from newer Trek MTB
Seat post, stem, and handlebar: all name-brand stuff, but I am not near
the bike right now.
The spacers between the headset and the stem are different colors...they do
the trick, but the ladies won't be complimenting you on your spacers
Headset: cheaper Aheadset, the plastic cover for the top bearing is
cracked. Again, it works fine, but not pretty
Grips: Race Face....I think...good shape
Pedals: really nice Wellgo platforms with replaceable bearings and
cleats...purchased last year

frame sells for 420 new. Guy wants to sell because he uses for school commuting and says he wants a lighter road bike. I know jack squat, but want to start learning and get something a can tinker with, and keep for the long haul.

 

[konarider94]

i wouldnt get that if its something you plan to keep for the long haul. you cannot build a bike for what it costs to buy one. if you buy this for 250 and start upgrading components it would have been cheaper to buy a brand new bike or a used one that has a little better components. I dont really know what kind of riding you want to do but if you want to do any decent trail riding or singletrack a new fork would be a good idea. Maybe new wheels too. And now that ive ridden disc brakes i wouldnt go back to rim brakes. If you are just riding it around town or on rail trails it should be a pretty decent bike though.

 

[xtremelow]

This was my downfall sort off, I bought a used Specialized P1 and know have close to what a new one would cost and I don't have near the quality of the new bike [sad]

Wheels and Forks are NOT cheap, for a good set of the two your looking at close to $600.

 

[12Redline]

We got any FIXIE riders in here?? Just curious. Dont have one myself..

 

[browland]

thanks for the input guys! I really like the frame since its beefy and heavy (My main goal here is actually fitness for myself and overall durability/simplicity of the bike) I am thinking about doing a single speed conversion and rigid forks. I am planning on using the bike about 3 days a week 7.5 miles each way to and from work (with a whores bath to cut the stank)to add on to my current kettle bell, gymnastic ring, medium distance running (5k-10k) training.

 

[BuddhaBuell]

this applies to DH Mountainbikes

the Triple 8's on my bike were originally 2G's

my wife used to race Island Cup (Vancouver Island) and she sez some race forks used are 800 bucks (she paid that for hers 4 years ago, 2003 model year)and you can spend up to 3G's for new ones....

you cannot build a bike for what it costs to buy one

I've riden with guys with Knollys that start at 15k before after market parts and have seen 5 or 6 bikes in the back our truck (being shuttled up to the top of the mountain, or a trip to the mailand to ride the NorthShore) that are worth well over 60k!!!

One thing is for sure, mountainbiking is not cheap, you get what you pay for...