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Weather you are a roadie or extreme full suspension guy, what are you riding on? I just got this to commute / workout 7 miles to and from work plus some weekend trails. [IMG]http://portelizabethlife.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/249525-500x375.jpg[/IMG]
I rock a Shinola
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Only $3,000.
Yours.
I ride a terrible bike. But the good news is I've never really rode a good bike so I don't know the difference very well. I kind of figure if my bike is terrible, it'll likely just mean I get a better work out for the distance I travel. I don't know if that makes sense but it sounds good.
I'm looking to purchase a moderately priced mountain bike but unfortunately, I know virtually nothing about bikes, so it's tough for me to pull the trigger on anything in particular.
[QUOTE=Fawker]Weather you are a roadie or extreme full suspension guy, what are you riding on? I just got this to commute / workout 7 miles to and from work plus some weekend trails. [IMG]http://portelizabethlife.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/249525-500x375.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
That thing to commute?
damn. Slow as hell.
I bet it kicks ass on the trails though.
When you commute, do you ride on the sidewalk or road?
This but an older style I believe. I forget the exact model but it's a Specialized.
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I also have an original Schwinn Varsity with white grips. Looks like a damn hipster bike but fast as hell with suicide shifters. Not my picture but my bike with white wraps.
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Bought from an old retired man that decided to open a bike shop. The frame is too small for me so I may just have in the living room for decor purposes. Mine looks better. Hope to post pics of it later.
[QUOTE=Rake2204]I ride a terrible bike. But the good news is I've never really rode a good bike so I don't know the difference very well. I kind of figure if my bike is terrible, it'll likely just mean I get a better work out for the distance I travel. I don't know if that makes sense but it sounds good.
I'm looking to purchase a moderately priced mountain bike but unfortunately, I know virtually nothing about bikes, so it's tough for me to pull the trigger on anything in particular.[/QUOTE]
How much looking to spend? $1000 to $1500? Commuter or recreational?
If it's a commuter any old bike with thin road tires would do.
If you want it for fitness and activity, there are many to choose from. I just have many bikes for different purposes.
Plus a nice bike on the roof of a BMW M3 doesn't look bad either.
My favorite brand. I love the vintage pieces from them. For those that are "in the know".
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[QUOTE=9erempiree]How much looking to spend? $1000 to $1500? Commuter or recreational?
If it's a commuter any old bike with thin road tires would do.
If you want it for fitness and activity, there are many to choose from. [/QUOTE]I'm looking at a bike for recreation. As such, I cannot envision spending $1000-$1500. As someone who is not a biking junkie, I do not feel I am in need of anything really incredible (or even partly incredible, as I understand prices can far exceed $1500). I'm kind of like the guy who enjoys basketball but only really cares about getting shoes that will move him on the court, hence never leading him to buy anything above $50 from MC Sports, if that makes sense.
[QUOTE=Rake2204]I'm looking at a bike for recreation. As such, I cannot envision spending $1000-$1500. As someone who is not a biking junkie, I do not feel I am in need of anything really incredible (or even partly incredible, as I understand prices can far exceed $1500). I'm kind of like the guy who enjoys basketball but only really cares about getting shoes that will move him on the court, hence never leading him to buy anything above $50 from MC Sports, if that makes sense.[/QUOTE]
You probably have to go down to your local bike shop then.
For you anything will do, just don't get those beach cruisers, even the ones with gears.
They are heavy and slow. Your best bet is a decent mountain bike because of their versatility, since you don't need it to commute.
I like to just get on a bike and workout and ride miles. Makes you feel like a kid again and keeps me youthful.
anyone else doing the ms150 this year?
Yeah, if you have a local bike shop, they usually have several tiers of pricing. Every brand has a few bikes in those ranges. The bike brands usually use the same parts from Shimano....like how different PCs use the same parts inside. If you don't ride a lot, you probably won't need/notice the difference. Don't try any bike outside of your price range and remember you might need extra money for a lock, helmet etc.
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2001 Trek 9.8 with carbon frame. Nice bike, light and fast...looking to up grade to a 2013 trek 9.8 next summer.
i have a breezer ziggy for riding outdoors.
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problem is, it's too much of a target for locking up somewhere,
so i have to be around it all the time. for indoors, i have an old
hybrid set up on a bike trainer for aerobic exercise.
I may just get a mountain bike next summer. There's a ski park here that turns into a trail during the summers. Pretty damn intense ride downhill. No cliffs or ledges but damn scary going down it.
I wanted to run it this year but due to limited funds I didn't do it. To later find out I didn't need my own bike because they rent them too. :hammerhead:
[QUOTE=9erempiree]You probably have to go down to your local bike shop then.
For you anything will do, just don't get those beach cruisers, even the ones with gears.
They are heavy and slow. Your best bet is a decent mountain bike because of their versatility, since you don't need it to commute.
I like to just get on a bike and workout and ride miles. Makes you feel like a kid again and keeps me youthful.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=KevinNYC]Yeah, if you have a local bike shop, they usually have several tiers of pricing. Every brand has a few bikes in those ranges. The bike brands usually use the same parts from Shimano....like how different PCs use the same parts inside. If you don't ride a lot, you probably won't need/notice the difference. Don't try any bike outside of your price range and remember you might need extra money for a lock, helmet etc.[/QUOTE]I appreciate the knowledge, gentlemen. I'm slowly working my way up to pulling the trigger on something.
[QUOTE=Rake2204]I appreciate the knowledge, gentlemen. I'm slowly working my way up to pulling the trigger on something.[/QUOTE]
If you only want to spend $500, don't try the $800 bikes.
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i'm in the market for a roadie now. while i love this bike, it just can't be a commuter for me. i should have went with a hybrid instead of this one since i told the shop i would be on both trails and the road. i guess i got dealt with an insincere sales person that just wanted to sell an expensive bike. i let them know about it on yelp. but i still love this bike though. i've lost 7 pounds since getting it but it is definitely not for hauling my ass to work.
[QUOTE=9erempiree]That thing to commute?
damn. Slow as hell.
I bet it kicks ass on the trails though.[/QUOTE]
yeah bad choice. i was a newbie with some scratch to spend thinking about getting in better shape and i let the shop choose for me.
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2011 Rockhopper Pro SL 29er
25.5lbs.
Stock Components:
*2011 Specialized Rockhopper Pro 29er SL Frame, 17.5 inch
*Avid Juicy 3 Hydraulic Brakes
*Captain 2.0 Rear Tire (now mounted tubeless).
*Stock Handlebars (removed an inch each side).
Replaced or upgraded components:
*Ground Control 2.3 front tire (tubeless)
*G3 160mm rotors
*Manatau Tower Pro 100mm Fork
*Shimano Saint Short Cage Rear Drailleur/Shifter SL-M810 9-Speed
*Shimano Deore XT CS-M770 9-Speed Cassette - 11x34
*Truvativ Hussefelt Crankset/Bracket 32t + N-Gear Jumpstop
*Thompson Elite Seatpost + X4 100mm 10* Headset
*Brooks B-17 (chopped)
*Stans ZTR 29er Archex Wheel Set
*Rockbros Ti Brake Bolt Set
*Ergon GP1 Grips
*Speedplay Frog Chromoly Pedals
*Chainstay protector is just an old bike tube, wrapped and zip tied
*Ti coated chain/hollow pin
Moots Vamoots CR with Dura Ace
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#BallIsLife
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Go to work on this bish
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:lol
Here's my bikes:
Surly ECR 29+ (for bikepacking, trail riding) - Picture taken on a recent bikepacking trip in Arizona:
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2015 Surly Karate Monkey 29er (my hardtail for trail riding and racing) - Photo taken from fall ride on the BCT:
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I also have a Kona Dr. Good that I commute to work on and an old Trek Roadie that is connected to an indoor trainer in my garage.
[QUOTE=9erempiree]This but an older style I believe. I forget the exact model but it's a Specialized.
[IMG]http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/content/images/thumbs/0013307_specialized_sirrussport_commuter_bike_2013.jpeg[/IMG]
I also have an original Schwinn Varsity with white grips. Looks like a damn hipster bike but fast as hell with suicide shifters. Not my picture but my bike with white wraps.
[IMG]http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx6/farmallman77-2/My%20schwinns/003-3.jpg[/IMG]
Bought from an old retired man that decided to open a bike shop. The frame is too small for me so I may just have in the living room for decor purposes. Mine looks better. Hope to post pics of it later.[/QUOTE]
Lol Varsity's are the worst road bike Schwinn made in the 70s. They are solid steel and slow as shit.
Is shimano a good bike brand? Planning to buy one this month.
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I bought a big bmx bike on Friday. It’s just a bmx bike with 26 inch tires pretty much. A buddy of mine told me about them last week. I was looking around and they were sold out everywhere but I finally found a place that had some. It’s super fun.
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I actually just bought this Raleigh Route 3 hybrid a couple months ago. I'm not a crazy rider, but I've been riding almost every night a couple miles with my niece. I had borrowed a custom built road bike from my cousin while I was looking for something else, and the hybrid really helped. I do some light paths or gravel tracks on the weekends, but mostly I'm on streets, and after doing a real high end road bike, I could really feel the drag of a full suspension, so this really fit me well. I do wish I had a fully lock outable fork.
There was a Kona I really wanted, but it was just too much of a pain in the ass to get my hands on. And there was also a Surly I considered, but it was too much money. This was about $700. I upgraded the pedals, the grips, and the seat.
I also got my niece a fat tire 20" mongoose. She's 9. She loves it, but I didn't think it was a great idea, it's just too heavy for her. She does pretty well with it though. It's pretty advanced for her. Has 9 speeds, disc brakes. Coming off of the little kids razor bike, it's a pretty major step up.
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I also got her these Monkey Lights for the wheels that are really pretty sweet for 50 bucks a wheel. Check these things out. [URL="https://www.amazon.com/Monkey-Light-M210-Lumen-Visibility/dp/B007FLHW3K"]https://www.amazon.com/Monkey-Light-M210-Lumen-Visibility/dp/B007FLHW3K[/URL]
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I bought a big bmx bike on Friday. It’s just a bmx bike with 26 inch tires pretty much. A buddy of mine told me about them last week. I was looking around and they were sold out everywhere but I finally found a place that had some. It’s super fun.[/QUOTE]
*Bought with stimulus money
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I bought a big bmx bike on Friday. It’s just a bmx bike with 26 inch tires pretty much. A buddy of mine told me about them last week. I was looking around and they were sold out everywhere but I finally found a place that had some. It’s super fun.[/QUOTE]
This is cute.
2016 verde eon is my street park rider.
2019 kink liberty is my trail rider
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I bought a big bmx bike on Friday. It’s just a bmx bike with 26 inch tires pretty much. A buddy of mine told me about them last week. I was looking around and they were sold out everywhere but I finally found a place that had some. It’s super fun.[/QUOTE]
Looks sick my homie got a 26 inch cult and loves it
[QUOTE=Axe;14076935]*Bought with stimulus money[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Axe;14177496]This is cute.[/QUOTE]
Roasted him twice
[QUOTE=┌∩┐(﹒︠益﹒︡)┌∩┐;14177556]Roasted him twice[/QUOTE]
Probably a mentally ill troll account, nevertheless... best username in ISH history. lol.
[QUOTE=┌∩┐(﹒︠益﹒︡)┌∩┐;14177556]Roasted him twice[/QUOTE]
:lol
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I bought a big bmx bike on Friday. It’s just a bmx bike with 26 inch tires pretty much. A buddy of mine told me about them last week. I was looking around and they were sold out everywhere but I finally found a place that had some. It’s super fun.[/QUOTE]
I remember when I was 12
i have an old specialized mtb
but now i mostly ride this one [url]https://www.norco.com/bike-archives/2020/fluid-vlt-1/[/url]
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