CILONE/SK Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I give props, I wouldn't do it. Body can't hold up anymore. Take pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 They canned it about 10 hours back. The rain has been torrential, the camping area and parking is basically under an inch of water and the rain still hasn't stopped. They'll probably reschedule. Might get in to a few more of these team events, great way to spend a weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fictionator Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 So this may not be the easiest question to answer but I have been looking to getting a hardtail 29er for somewhere around 4 or 500. Just wondering if its possible to find a decent one at that price that will hold up for a while. I've been looking at the GT Timberline and it seems like it could work but I don't know much about those bikes. any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Watch your local CL and you can find a great 29er in that price range. I don't know the new market at all right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Don't know about the US but in Australia you'd be lucky to get a Kmart bike for that price. $1k is what I'd set for a starting price. Decent forks, rims, brakes and derailleur are a must. Skimp on these and your experience will suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 You can get into lower end Gary Fishers for close to that price now, esp if you can find last year's model. That's why I'd really encourage him to buy used. You can 3-4 times the bike by buying used. As long as you know how to inspect the thing for cracks, true rims, and know what a fucked fork looks like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Yeah, agree with 2nd hand as well. My 1FG is third hand and it is sensational. Gary Fishers and such level bikes are fine too. My first serious bike was a GF Tassajara, did me fine until some junky flogged it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fictionator Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks for the help fellers, what would i be looking at price wise for a decent new bike of the same variety ? that is , one that wouldn't require upgrades all around. once again thanks, I found a diamondback around my current budget on craigslist . http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/4409517375.html Not sure how great it is but I will keep my eyes peeled for some used goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 That is a piece of shit, do not buy it if you plan to ride hard. How tall are you? What is your inseam? I'm looking at the Boston CL and there are plenty of decent 29ers within a couple hundred bucks of what you want to spend. You can offer low, this has worked for me in the past, or you can up your budget and try to meet them in the middle. But, buying a proper sized frame is as important as not buying a piece of shit. If you're not short, man enough to ride SS, and can spend a little more, buy this. http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bik/4385026309.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fictionator Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Haha , I will stay away from that one. I'm 5'11 and my inseam is around 30/31. I don't mind single speed but I would prefer something with a few more options for steep longer climbs on trails, that fork makes it tempting though. Will report back with any potential options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I get the hesitation, I've converted my SS back to fully geared. You're probably looking at a Large frame, though some Mediums with long stems and laid back seat posts will work and some XLs will work to, There is some inconsistency between manufacturers, but L is likely what you'll need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 any of you guys break a lot of spokes/have to re-true your wheel(s) often? i bike for commuting/travel, but it sucks and it seems to happen in streaks. a few summers back i lost 4 in maybe 2 months. broke one today too ... nervous that more will follow. i don't think it's a weight issue (i'm 190lbs) and it's probably not rough riding. thoughts/advice appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I have never broken a spoke. 190 is big, but there are plenty of bigger clydesdales out there. I'd check MTBR for advice on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks for the help fellers, what would i be looking at price wise for a decent new bike of the same variety ? that is , one that wouldn't require upgrades all around. once again thanks, I found a diamondback around my current budget on craigslist . http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/4409517375.html Not sure how great it is but I will keep my eyes peeled for some used goods. Give us an idea of what kind of riding you're going to be doing, it makes a good bit of difference. Also, when it comes to SS, generally the rule is that the less gear (shifters, derailleurs, cassettes, etc.) means less expense. But, if you're in a pretty hilly region it may not be the way to get things started. any of you guys break a lot of spokes/have to re-true your wheel(s) often? i bike for commuting/travel, but it sucks and it seems to happen in streaks. a few summers back i lost 4 in maybe 2 months. broke one today too ... nervous that more will follow. i don't think it's a weight issue (i'm 190lbs) and it's probably not rough riding. thoughts/advice appreciated. Wow, no, not without pre-existing damage from dropped chains, etc. You haven't dropped the chain down in between the cassette/cog and spokes, have you? This can chew and put small nicks in the spokes and when you corner hard the increased strain can make them pop. Have a look on your spokes and see if you can find any pre-existing damage that may cause failure. Where exactly are they breaking, at the rim, the hub or in the middle? Can you send pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Little bit girlie for my tastes but sure looks fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deine Mudder Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Ok then how about this one - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fictionator Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I feel like I'm going fast..., and more manly just looking at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup forgot his password Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 hey folk. last sunday. we had a bit of a wildfire last summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Wow, no, not without pre-existing damage from dropped chains, etc. You haven't dropped the chain down in between the cassette/cog and spokes, have you? This can chew and put small nicks in the spokes and when you corner hard the increased strain can make them pop. Have a look on your spokes and see if you can find any pre-existing damage that may cause failure. Where exactly are they breaking, at the rim, the hub or in the middle? Can you send pics? appreciate the help. it's broken at the hub, which is where all my breaks have occured. MS paint arrow points to the broken spoke in case it's not clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Popped on the inside of the hub, not really sure, mate. Maybe check the tension on the spokes and make sure they're not imbalanced. You'd expect a bit of a buckle in your rim if they were though, I guess. Sorry I can't be more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodah Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I got a Giant hybrid. Back tire is flat. Next stop: drunken trips to the bar a few blocks away and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Popped on the inside of the hub, not really sure, mate. Maybe check the tension on the spokes and make sure they're not imbalanced. You'd expect a bit of a buckle in your rim if they were though, I guess. Sorry I can't be more help. no problem, appreciate the help anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Hahahaha, that's awesome. Been back on my SS bikes smashing the single track lately. This luxury of gears, suspension, dropper posts and lightness has been spoiling me. So it's a month of single speed stomp sessions to keep me real. Picked up a couple of 5000lm SolarStorm lights off Ebay as well. It's getting dark here at 17:30 these days and I don't always get the time to ride before then. Kind of looking forward to doing some lone night rides, should be something new and challenging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I thought you bike dorks (I say that with love) would find this interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist 666 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I get an SSL warning when I click that link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CILONE/SK Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Same here. Weird it worked yesterday. I googled Sky Lock Bike and it comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armand hammer Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 ma fram and furks with da phat ass bars i has no whills yet though so i just huvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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