Joker Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 $1600 for that bike!!!!?????!?!?!?!! Holy cow, that's a great deal... I wish I was in the market for a new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon toast crunch804 Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 ive know a few people with those bikes and they have been pleased i'd say the 1600$ is the better... or just go to several bike shops in your area and be like i have 2000$ so spend on a bike give me the best bike you can and see what the other shops have to offer and bargon(sp) a bit i was able to get 12 hours in on the bike last week 3 of which were on the cyclocross bike...races are starting 3-4 weeks..i hoping that my dad and i go up to PA oct. 6th for a race but it's far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaster Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 bmx bandit is me I bop around on my street rat bmx looking for heads to jack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HESHIANDET Posted September 22, 2002 Share Posted September 22, 2002 specialized is dropping a foco steel alez to. its a banger, id say get that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMBUSTIBLE Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Thanks for the words. I'm still going to research, of course, but your opinions are well appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TEARZ Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 i would look into cannondale seriously... last year's caad5 was 1999 with full ultegra and campy proton wheels. i'm not sure what they're up to this year, but i know prices have come down on all the caad frames. and i can tell you from experience that the caad5 frame is excellent. i know specialized is coming back, but in my mind absolutely no one packs the bang for the buck factor like cannondale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 If you've got 2 grand, you may also want to check out the Trek road bikes. Two g's will get you a nice carbon fiber ride. I rode today after work, and boy did I get my ass whooped. I fell over and got kidney punched by a knot on a tree. Does anybody own a Niterider light? I'm in the market and I need some opinions. I've heard the Trailrat is a good light for the money. I'm also looking at the Storm HID. Do you know if it's worth the extra money? So far it looks like I'm gonna get the Trailrat, but the Storm HID has almost twice the burn time. The Digital Evolution has too many features that I'd be wasting my money on (SOS signal, flashing option, etc), so that one is out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest COMBUSTIBLE Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 My job has kept me from going to shops and seeing bikes in-person, so I've been on the internet checking shit out. Another question: what type of frame is good for all-purpose riding? I've heard that steel is the standard for a responsive ride, but heavy; carbon fiber is super-fast but a relatively dead ride. I don't know too much about Al frames and their differences to steel. I looked at that '03 Specialized Allez on the website...sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 that was a pretty squirrely move I pulled, right pistol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 dude, it's all about the chromoly.... don't go for anything less than 4130. Also, if you must have something lighter, aluminum is good, but I've seen aluminum frames break, they don't bend, or warp, they straight crack. also, if you really wanna go all out, buy titanium..... but if you're into BMX, get chromoly... bottom line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 Originally posted by Devilush http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00241259f00000018.jpg'> ahhhh the stonecutters. filipina please, NightOwls http://pistol.fuccyou.com/12oz/pimpride02.gif'> you bastard habit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 pistol :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 I'm sorry, it had to be done.... I even made myself a pad post, because I knew you'd repost after me..... man, I'm just too slick, don't hate me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pissdrunkwhat?! Posted September 23, 2002 Share Posted September 23, 2002 man pistol he got you good.... OOOOO what a freakin slick one that dirty habit is hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 bumpin it up to the first page homies. :lol: pistol....wiggah please, stonecutters like what. dont front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HESHIANDET Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 holler at my email devilush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 werd son...i mean dun. i'll get to it. wait.....you didnt write me an email heshlove. whats up with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacko Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Alkaline - NiteRider lights are the shit. I've got a Digital Pro 6r, and I love it, but I must say that the HIDs are worth the extra money. 4-4.5 hours of burn time. And they light shit up like a goddamn football stadium. It is most definitely worth the extra money. If you can afford it, do so. If you can't, the Trail Rat will do you just fine. Just ask Steve Austin how his HID worked as he WON the 12hour Duo category this weekend at the local 12/24 race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted September 24, 2002 Share Posted September 24, 2002 Originally posted by alkaline Does anybody own a Niterider light? I'm in the market and I need some opinions. I've heard the Trailrat is a good light for the money. I'm also looking at the Storm HID. Do you know if it's worth the extra money? So far it looks like I'm gonna get the Trailrat, but the Storm HID has almost twice the burn time. The Digital Evolution has too many features that I'd be wasting my money on (SOS signal, flashing option, etc), so that one is out. Niterider Storm HID all the way. It is worth every damn cent. I have an older Niterider Digital that mounted on the bars as well. I bought the HID light when it first came out and I have had nothing but good experiences. Niterider is a kick ass company that probably has the best customer service in the entire industry. The Storm completely obliterates any other light. If you are riding behind someone with another light...the storm will overpower their light. Hell, its worth the money just for the burn time alone. I consistently get over 4.5 hours burn time with this light. One last thing to consider is that Niterider is usually at most of the 24 hour endurance races with their quick charging stations. Get the storm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Originally posted by Devilush bumpin it up to the first page homies. :lol: pistol....wiggah please, I am neither white nor a wiggah.:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alkaline Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Thanks for the input, Steve. Congrats on the win! I have to check what my shop discount is on the Storm, but I'm definitely considering it. I'm trying to work out a route to ride to work right now, and having a really bright light will be a huge advantage when I ride home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAYROLL Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 fixed-gear question Is it impossible to coast with a fixed-gear? This is, of course, coming from someone who hasn't had the privlege of riding a track bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PAYROLL Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAustin Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Re: fixed-gear question Originally posted by PAYROLL Is it impossible to coast with a fixed-gear? This is, of course, coming from someone who hasn't had the privlege of riding a track bike. umm, I wouldn't exactly say impossible. pretty much the only way its gonna happen is if something breaks...and if something breaks and you end up coasting then most likely something else will end up breaking as well. so in other words, a working fixie won't coast. Thanks Alkaline. BTW: one last thing about the HID. It works really well as a defense also. Shine that bright ass light in someones face....they can't help but back tha fuck down. I'll do a race report up later. It was one hell of a race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Originally posted by Pistol I am neither white nor a wiggah.:( oh i know what you are. it's the only insult that i can come up with at 8 in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilush Posted September 25, 2002 Share Posted September 25, 2002 Re: fixed-gear question Originally posted by PAYROLL Is it impossible to coast with a fixed-gear? This is, of course, coming from someone who hasn't had the privlege of riding a track bike. i would have to say no. it wouldnt be called a fixed gear then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 Even Playstation2 is getting in on the action... http://www.totalvideogames.com/tvg.php?rev...e&review_id=658 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 Re: fixed-gear question Originally posted by PAYROLL Is it impossible to coast with a fixed-gear? This is, of course, coming from someone who hasn't had the privlege of riding a track bike. freewheel hello. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HESHIANDET Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 i have a hard time seeing how they're gonnamake that game fun and interesting....its not like they can measure the watage your thumb puts out on the controller....HA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIBS Posted September 26, 2002 Share Posted September 26, 2002 i am gonna chime in on the niterider tip. get the storm i second or third everyone elses opinion. i have one and its the single best bike accessory i have ever purchased. kept me on my bike all last winter, and plus, all trails are legal(we have alot of closed trails around here) after dark. thats seriuously a playstation game? i never knew they had it like that. is it fun? anyone played it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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