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

[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...

 

[mowgoli84]

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

For sure!

I am accustomed to the 7 thousand plus set ups now days. Some of the orders i build for people are above that.

 

[delta one]

A shop near me builds custom 29'er bikes and some of the bikes they build are insanely cool light and EXPENSIVE!

One bike was lighter than most of the road bikes they carry!

 

[mowgoli84]

I build bikes to order!

 

[delta one]

I build bikes to order!

I wish I could afford one!
Maybe I can get one after I finish my degrees and have a new job for a while, I really want a nice XC bike.

 

[mowgoli84]

I wish I could afford one!
Maybe I can get one after I finish my degrees and have a new job for a while, I really want a nice XC bike.

I still can get closeouts from C'dale, and they've dropped their prices even more. Check out the rz120 series. rz120 4's are avail if you are looking for a nice but price friendly ride. Pm for the cost if you are interested.

 

[konarider94]

so who uses clipless pedals and why should i switch. idk why im asking because i know the answer. its just really hard for me to think of giving up my platforms.

im going to do some mtb races this summer. i ride a kona hoss right now. thinking about going to a full suspension. looking at the fuel ex or remedy. as much as i want to be i dont think im badass enough to justify the remedy. i would imagine a fuel ex can handle a pretty big drop. ive done drops of prob 3 or 4 feet on my hardtail.

 

[delta one]

I'm not sure if you NEED clipless on a mountain bike, I'm switching to clipless for my cyclocross bike to pick up my cadence because it's super low. On the trails it never really mattered how I peddled and crushing worked for me, "spinners" would dog my technique till I started to pull away from them. But from what I'm told it just won't cut it on the road. I'm also riding rollers right now and have picked my cadence up to about 65 so far. The only benefit I see to clipless on the trails is a higher bunny hop, and depending on where you ride it may not be of any help.

 

[BuddhaBuell]

I know guys that race who use them as to not waste energy as they will still be pedaling and generating momentum on the up part of the pedal stroke, my wife has them on her road bike and after she finished her triathlon she commented something to the effect that she understands why some people like them on their mountainbikes...

I respect her opinion due to the fact that she is my wife and when we ride DH her skill set is so high its like I am waiting for a bus..


Def something to get used too, especially when coming to a stop
[smirk]

 

[12Redline]

What is a good dual suspension moutnain bike that is resonably priced....actually cheap. lol I want to get a bike that i can hit up some trails on and have quality...but not a 2k price tag.