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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
You make a good point. I have worked on the occasional off brand, and there are decent frames out there. But it's really all about preference. Some rely on a brand name because it comes with familiarity and history. While some people prefer to Dave money by buying obscure, foreign product, while others insist on that badge; it's a trust thing. There's really no right or wrong. A bicycle is a personal thing; if it works for you, and you're happy, that's where it's at. :thumbup:

I can't count how many times I've serviced or rebuilt an entire bike, because the custie had an emotional attachment to it. It's not always about the money for some. My point about getting a bike with a solid frame is pretty much standard industry advice. I wasn't specific when recommending what brand of frame, just that it's solid. It's up to the customer at the end of the day, we just make recommendations. ;)

BTW, where did I write about a $1,000 budget? :confused:

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[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
you didn't write about a $1000 budget -- that was something I added because I think most of what you wrote about frames seems to only apply above that price point. In my experience, anything cheaper than that amount, from any name brand, is generally equal in quality.

Great posts by the way! It's always a pleasure to meet someone who has even more passion for biking than I do! :)
[Off-topic] xtc714:
Do you guys think its worth a fix or should I trash it.Any suggestions
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Likewise man. :thumbup::)

Edit:

If you have a passion for bikes, you would have loved the Interbike Conventions. Acres of floorspace jam packed with new technology, bikes, components, workshops, etc. So much fun.

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
That's a 1990 model. Hard to tell by the pic what it needs. If it's been sitting for a whil, I'd do a tune and re-pack (basic overhaul, and replace the cables, housing, maybe the tires, and maybe brake pads. Wheels may need tensioning and truing as well.

If you're not sure how to check for these things, here's a check list.

-Cables and Housing: Grab the brake levers and check for drag. There should be very little resistance when applying the brakes, or shifting the gears. If there is drag, there is a temporary fix until you can replace them.

Inexpensive remedy:

Apply slick honey, or any light grease the portion.of the cable that sits in the housing. You can remove the housing by releasing the.quick-release on brake, then sliding the housing away from the cable stop. Apply grade to that area, then slide housing back into place.

For shifters: shift chain into lowest (largest) cog on the.cassette or cluster, then, without pedaling, just put shifter into highest position. This will create cable slack, allowing you to move housing. Grease cable is those areas, then slide housing back into place.

Brake Pads: Release quick release on brakes and pull cantilevers/levers back and checj the pads for cracks or wear indicators. It'sbest to assume the worst and replace the pads. But if they look good, a light filing of the pads will due.

MTB/Hybrid/BMX Tires: Let the air out of the tires and squeeze the wheel from the top of the tire. If the sidewalls have cracks, it's time for new rubber. Also check the tread (if applicable).

Road tires without tread (slicks): When a flat spot on the centerline of the tire develops, it's approaching the end of it's life.

Bearings: If it pivots, steers, pedals, or spins, it has bearings. Depending on the bike, some are sealed, while others require maintenance. Usually older bikes have caged or loose-ball bearings. If you have the latter, you should have them re-packed once a year, to prevent damage.

Checking headset: Standing beside the bike, apply and hold the front brake, then gently rock the bike forward and back, of you feel and hear a clunk, it needs maintenance. Just tightening it won't solve the problem. If it was ridden loose, the bearing races are probably notched, which will need replacing. Even worse, the head tube could be flared out, which will require re-facing.

Wheels: Lift the front or back and gently rock the wheel back forth (not rotational, but in a side-to-side action). If you feel movement or "play", your should at least re-pack the bearings. Also checkthe cones for notching, and check for bent axles. Notched cones and/or a bent axle will cause drag.

Bottom Bracket: Grab a crank arm and wobble it back and forth (not rotational), and check for "play". If it's there, have the bearings re-packed. Also inspect the cone, cups, and bearings.

Lengthy post, I know. But if this helps just one person, that's sweet. :thumbup:

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[Off-topic] xtc714:
If you want I'll take different pics from different angles
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Pictures don't really help. This is a hands on thing.

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[Off-topic] xtc714:
I guess ima have to take it to the bike shop
[Off-topic] boborone:
Ahhhh man. Get down and dirty with your bike. Learn her curves. And her dirty side.

Sent from your phone you lost the game.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Nothing wrong with that! Gotta learn eventually. Owning a bike can be an expensive hobby.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Can be? **** it is once you get out of dept store bikes.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
I said "can" because some people don't care about expense. I've sold, built, upgraded, and serviced some pretty insanely expensive bikes. So expensive, they make my bike look affordable. To the cost upwards of $16k. You could spend $5k just for wheels. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

You don't use standard tools on the bikes either. Some of them are very specialized tools. Insane stuff bro...

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
With that said, I still prefer working on older bikes. There's more satisfaction in dialing in old school gear. Straightening bent forks, re-building front and rear suspensions, etc. :thumbup: Re-packing bearings, building wheels, facing head tubes, etc. High end stuff is set and forget, and boring. :thumbdown:

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[Off-topic] xtc714:
Yeah ima have to do that cuz I want to fix it myself does anyone know any good guides on fixing or rebuilding it any help would be appreciated
[Off-topic] trell959:
25 mile ride accomplished. :cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Your thanks count........error 404

And take any pics of the ride?
[Off-topic] trell959:
Nope no pics. Just a ride with a couple of friends to the mall in the next city. It was hot though. Around 108!
[Off-topic] boborone:
nice, on your fixed gear?
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
The Big Blue Book. Everyone should have it.

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[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
Learning to wrench my own bikes was the best decision I ever made, and the Big Blue Book is a must-have!

I still take it to my LBS for odd jobs and tune-ups a few times a year, though. I like supporting them, and they are great at fixing my screw-ups -- especially after my frequent crashes! (I ride hard...)
[Off-topic] trell959:
Yeah I was on fixed. Had scary moments though :eek:
[Off-topic] xtc714:
Thanks I'll look into it
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Let's have some fun. A couple of shop pics. Find the problem...

What is wrong here?

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And here...

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Oh yeah, and I did this...

Working on this...

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
I posted my hard tail a few pages back, and this is my full suspension rig. My passion runs deep my friends. :beer::thumbup:

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[Off-topic] trell959:
She's pretty :cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
I don't technical names at all. But the cable on the brake is bent all to hell and rust in the crank?

That thing is sexy

Yayyy bike pron.
[Off-topic] boborone:
just noticed you use pedals where they clip on your shoes. Doesn't that get sketchy off road?
[Off-topic] trell959:
I was thinking of getting some for my fixie. What do you guys think? I never put my foot down unless I'm getting off.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Yes, you are correct. To be technical, the hydro line was too short, causing the line to crimp. When the brakes are applied, that crimp expands like a balloon. Had to replace the line, pressure fittings, olives...and sliced the tip of my thumb off. (see updated pics). I put duct tape over it and finished the job, like a true professional. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Suck it up...walk it off...NANCY...;):p

That's what I'd hear if I complained about it. No mercy!:D

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[Off-topic] boborone:
I'm tossed up on em. I don't see any problem with road riding and having them. But then you're stuck to only riding with those shoes on. The thing for me off road is, I have terrific balance on a bike, thought of doing trials, once in a blue moon does the trail get so sketchy that I need to put a foot down. But I like knowing that I don't need to do that extra step just to brace myself if the need arises.
[Off-topic] boborone:
See I want to work at a shop just to get to know things like that. I had no clue there were hydro disc brakes until you mentioned it in this thread. I have a huge passion for riding, just not the technical side of it.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
I can teach you everything you need to know to service a bike. Just ask questions and I'll explain it. I used to organize workshops. I love this sh*t.

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Not at all. If a anything, clipless pedals give you more control, because you're fixed to the bike, minimizing pedal slip. Nothing hurts more than your foot slipping, and your pedal slamming into your shin, full force, on a steep incline. %#@!#& OUCHIES!!

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Haha dayum, just scrolled up and saw your edit with the pic of your thumb. No **** man, you cut the tip off! Wow that was a clean slice.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Last pic, promise! Just me...

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[Off-topic] trell959:
Anyone cut off the tip of their finger by getting it caught in the chain and sprocket like me? XD...............or am I the only one.....awk.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
LoL...yeah. The blade was brand new. Very clean slice. It hurt like a mofo for days. Even with an aluminum splint...oh well, all part of the job.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Nope just you man

Sent from your phone you lost the game.
[Off-topic] trell959:
Hahaha. That was a long time ago. Not even noticeable now :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Remember back when wide leg pants were teh shiznits? Well my pant leg got caught in the chain and ripped all to hell.

Sent from your phone you lost the game.
[Off-topic] veeman:
I stepped on a chainsaw barefoot once. But it wasn't running so I still have my foot.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Never had that happen, but if a chunk of plate glass falls on your hand, I can tell you that it really sucks.

Sent from my coffee pot.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Is that recent? The worst thing a drumm3r can do, is injure his hands.

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[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
No, that was in 2009 I think. I did quit shortly after though.

Sent from my coffee pot.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Not the new wave of OWS protests, but rather Ben Hurt in Portland. The only place more hippy than Denton, Tx.

http://www.komonews.com/news/local/...nd-crash-139821973.html?tab=gallery&c=y&img=0
[Off-topic] boborone:
Just got a call from the shop. They are about to finish my bike. Now to waste 4 gallons of gas to go and pick it up. That's cool though. I'll park my truck and ride around town when I get there.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Did you request a cartridge bottom bracket? What was the final $$? Congrats, and enjoy the ride. Be safe.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Not sure about price. And they said ball was part of the price. But final is 139 plus tax and I need grips. They have a set I want for 25. Or 30 and I get extenders, but I already have extenders. I'm happy as hell man. I don't make much, so they let me pay it off. Two weeks. Gonna ride around and go bar hopping tonight. Then tomorrow after I see my girl, gonna ride around downtown Fort Worth.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
I have a nice pair of Ouri grips. You can have them for free. PM your addy and I'll pop them in the mail first thing Monday. I may have other goodies for you as well.

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[Off-topic] -DarkKnight-:
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[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
lolwhut? Ponies?!
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Why do you post this retarded stuff? You made your own thread. Post it there.

Sent from my coffee pot.
[Off-topic] -DarkKnight-:
How long can you people bike without resting?

I can bike for several hours

Maybe a morning then I need a break or I die
[Off-topic] boborone:
I'm drunk now. Thanks man. Ill send you some racks if you're interested.

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Duck yeah

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] bord1er:
This is a kind of retarded thread who cares what you do with a bike

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
[Off-topic] boborone:
We don't care about you sticking He-Man figures up your............Hence why we don't go your sites and post about it. Stay out of here and I won't post pics of you and He-Man. Deal?

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
Wait a minute, aren't you the guy who started the "if you had one superpower" thread?

And you're calling this thread retarded???

Ain't that some ****.... :confused:

Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
[Off-topic] boborone:
I knew I recognized the butthurt from somewhere. He got his panties all twisted about people posting in that thread now he goes and trolls here. He does have a habit of getting butthurt and then trolling like a device forum **** and crying like a girl here in OT. I remember him now. Went all religious one day preaching westboro Baptist church type stuff and got a couple good threads locked cause he wouldn't chill out and be civil.

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Yeah **** him

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Yep found it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1799602

Last time he got one of his threads closed he trolled around getting others closed.

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Most cyclists measure endurance with distance aka mileage. My.personal best is a century plus 20 in a day.

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[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
On what type of bike?
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
He can always come over to my fora and troll. Fava beans and a nice Chianti goes great with a roasted troll. tfft tfft tfft tfft.

You all know how this Mod handles trolls.;)

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[Off-topic] xtc714:
You might not but there's people that love biking so just mind your business
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Ok, let's stop feeding the troll.

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[Off-topic] wo88les:
Is that les?
[Off-topic] vanessaem:
^ What he said. ;)
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Not trying to toe step Vanessa. ;):):D

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[Off-topic] vanessaem:
Who's toe stepping? You said what needed to be said. :o
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Que?

Sent from my coffee pot.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
:D

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[Off-topic] wo88les:
Nvm my mate did the exact same injury with sheet glass

He'd only just took his glove off for a second but ouch
[Off-topic] boborone:
Sad sight but I am smiling ear to ear. They finished today and on her way home now to hit the trails. Gonna ride around the lake. Took em a box of brownies from the bakery around the corner. Big bunch of stinkers were happy. :D:D

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Man it rides smooth and is light as hell.

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] boborone:
I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] shanman-2:
Got put off the road for drunken drivin, now am an expert drunken cyclist and about 2 stone lighter.

PS. Didn't have an accident just got caught so lol
[Off-topic] boborone:
Nice. So many people ride in my town, they give out DWIs for drunken riding. We all just make sure to have a light on the front and a reflector on the back. That's the law for night riding. As long as you follow that, you're pretty good.

I drink, yet you're the one in AA. :beer::cool:
[Off-topic] shanman-2:
Ya I do that but there is always drunk and incapable and the rest if they are in the wrong sort of mood oh ya they do have bicycle cops even in ye old Ireland lol. Never got a chase tho...

No DWI on a bike here.

Btw like your sig, madness all the maddest together weekly. Recipe for complete and utter madness
[Off-topic] muerteman:
This is my ride commensal combi s
[Off-topic] boborone:
That how you play?
[Off-topic] sakai4eva:
The worse is treadmill. I have a friend who goes on the treadmill almost daily.
[Off-topic] watt9493:
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Youre looking at a crackflashing troll with ORD
[Off-topic] Minioglowy:
bad luck

3 days ago... i lost my bike ! or rather someone stole it... so no fotos :P
[Off-topic] watt9493:
That's no fun. Find them and punch their face in. : P

Youre looking at a crackflashing troll with ORD
[Off-topic] boborone:
Went on a midnight ride last night. Really reconsidering the whole no helmet rule I have. No moon, it gets dark at night.:eek:
[Off-topic] watt9493:
Been hit by a car, no helmet. Not fun. I still refuse to wear one though

Youre looking at a crackflashing troll with ORD
[Off-topic] newter55:
Not too many cycling nuts here on xda it seems.

Pic of one of mine:

Also have a Merckx and a Cannondale. Love riding, anything from just going to town, riding centuries, multiday rides. Longest was 450 miles in five days. Never got into the trail riding scene though.
[Off-topic] boborone:
I could so see you riding that across Europe
[Off-topic] Gonzo__:
Only have a pic of the Wifeys bike atm .. will have to snap a few of my own later ...
[Off-topic] dadroidda:
Bicycles about 18x better than cars. (approximation)
[Off-topic] Miss Dragon:
This is my new ride, got it from last Xmas.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Image broken, no worky
[Off-topic] Miss Dragon:
Weird..LOL

I downloaded from your quote and upload again. ;)

Can you see it now?
[Off-topic] boborone:
Yep, I see it now. Always nice to receive a bike Christmas
[Off-topic] Miss Dragon:
Actually it's my first bike. never had it before, but did learn how to ride on my brother's. :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] boborone:
Your first one? Nice.
[Off-topic] Miss Dragon:
Yep, my very first one I own. Still not ride it yet. I'm not good at riding bikes. :(
[Off-topic] trell959:
Got back from a ride, chain broke twice
[Off-topic] shanman-2:
What's all this, car drivers giving out bout cyclists. Extremely lol..
[Off-topic] torikorocks:
Time for a new chain then. Check the cassette too if that's bad that'll cause chains to wear even faster.
[Off-topic] trell959:
I threw on a shadow chain to finish the ride
[Off-topic] thelowend:
Replaced my rear tire and tube today...it was a little harder than I anticipated.

Now there is an oddly loud clicking noise in the inside pedal area (don't know the name for it- its where the chain would meet the pedals). Me thinks the chain needs greasing. And I raised my seat so high that it refuses to come down.

Was going to drop a whole check on a new bike but school is approaching and I need actual, non work clothes :(

And correct me if I'm wrong but does "a century plus 20" = 120? That is crazy! Best I've done so far is 17 mi. Our trails are few and the longest is 6.4 miles.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Bike looks great! Glad you finally got it finished. Now ride the crap out of it!

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Was it the master link that broke? More times than not, I've had customers come into the shop with a broken chain, when it was actually just an improperly fitted master link that failed because it wasn't installed properly.

If it is in fact the chain, you should have the cogs and chain rings checked for wear. If the chainrings are worn, they will have "shark teeth" (pointy teeth). A healthy chain ring with have flat or squared teeth. As for the cogs (cassette or cluster) they will have larger gaps between the teeth. (where the link sits between the teeth).

If you don't have a chain checker, or cog tool, take it to a shop and have the drivetrain checked. Drivetrains wear as a system, and if you replace just the chain, and the chainrings or cogs/cassette is worn, the chain will jump under load pedaling.

A new chain will not prematurely wear out a cassette, it will just shift like ****, and jump. Keep in mind that the cost of replacing these components will depend upon the level of quality they are. If your bike is lower end, the cranks may have the chainrings press fitted, in which case, you replace the entire crank/chainring combo.

If your rear wheel has what is known as a "spin on" cluster (hub flange is threaded, as opposed to a cassette body, which is bolted to the hub core), then you're talking less money for a "spin on" or "cluster", which typically runs around $12-$16.

Hope this helps!

PS: I'm a veteran professional bike mechanic. ;)

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[Off-topic] trell959:
No I build my own chains and I don't run master links. I think my sprocket is slightly bent, which is probably causing my chain to snap. I'm running a half link chain right now. That won't break until I get another sprocket.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
A bent cog won't cause a chain to fail. Worst case would be chain jump or mis-shifting. You say you build your own chains...can you describe how you build them, and how you seat the link pins?

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