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[Off-topic] boborone:
So good buy? I plan on making it a commute/light trail bike. Just have nowhere to put it right now, so it stays at the shop.:(
[Off-topic] boborone:
It has sucked using my trail bike as my every bike. Never again will I cross grocery getting, commuting, all level trail, and joy riding in one package. Seemed cool, but never again.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Yes, I'd say you got a great deal there. Add a Tune-up, cables, housing, brake pads, shouldn't cost more than $65-$75. Not sure what else it may need. It has a cage-ball bearing bottom bracket, which will prob need new cups and bearings. You can get.full kits for less than $20. Not sure how mechanically inclined you.are, but you could probably do most of t the work yourself.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
I'm very mechanical. But all my bike work consists of is that thing isn't right, I'll swap it from this donor bike. I'm an RV and diesel tech. But bikes, I know just how to make em work, no names or technical aspects of it.
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Trek 1.2 - Modified.

Tiagra Shifters + Rear Derailleur, Fulcrum Racing 7 Wheels, Michelin Krylon Tires.

Love it.
[Off-topic] jumbobombo:
Anybody out here does mountain biking?

Have you gone to Ladakh cycling?

Be Kind everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle
[Off-topic] boborone:
Nice man. Don't ask how I got em, but I have piles of tiagra parts;)

Smooth shifting man
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
I got all mine from buddies/people who crashed their bikes. Some of them throw away perfect conditioned parts!

Appreciate the compliment. You could get some reasonable prices online too.

Beautiful shifting - the 105 is noticeably better, but I mean - if you're going to drop that kind of money on a bike, it better be one bad ass frame.

EG:
[Off-topic] torikorocks:
Thinking of getting a Fuji cross 1.0 or roubaix sl can't decide on whether or not I want a cross bike or just a road bike.
[Off-topic] boborone:
I don't have friends with money who ride. I used to get tons of parts from a buddy that worked at a national chain sports store. People would come in and have him work on their bikes, wouldn't take the parts he took off. Or buy a new bike and upgrade parts, and they didn't want the brand new parts that came off.
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Simply put - We need to keep in touch. It would be awesome to be able to set each other up with parts. Or ..just me. But I'd love you for it :p.

I actually have to buy some aero bars, and travel bag soon!
[Off-topic] boborone:
I have some extra racks if you're in need for the bags to mount on. The tiagra parts I use. Picked this off the road side yesterday. Gonna make a hybrid commuter for my girl.

Rusted as hell chain, but working brakes. Need new shifters and derailers. Solid Schwinn frame.
[Off-topic] boborone:
I think the seat was used as a chew toy.
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Nice! What changes do you think you're going to make? Dropbars maybe? Definitely a new seat...Man - the stuff people throw away. Some people make money off it. Or in this case, profit for the lady.

EDIT: ...chew toy for what? a BEAR?
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
More like a wolverine.

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[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Wolverine

A Bear.

Let's think about what's scarier. :p
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Bears give up after a minute if there's no fight. A wolverine just doesn't give a f**k.

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[Off-topic] trell959:
How long has this thread been here? Wtf!?!? 2011! Someone pimp slap me! :mad:
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
One year ago yesterday.

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[Off-topic] trell959:
I'll start posting here. I need to post and upload pics in the Photography thread too.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Yeah i'm more scarred of a wolverine.

And not sure I'll change anything. Seat post is shocked, good brake system, front shocks, good hybrid tires (she can't ride off road). Has mounts for racks, I'll put a rear on and maybe a mud guard/fender.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I'll post this again, for animated....first of all, I am not a bike enthusiast. Secondly, that's why I ride one of these.

I married into a farming family. That's why :D

Such an awesome ride.

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[Off-topic] trell959:
Wait... I remember this thread. All is good. :D

Soooo. Am I the only one that rides fixed gear?
[Off-topic] boborone:
I'll post this again, that is one giant bucket of awesome.

My ex wife took all my John Deere memorabilia in the divorce. That is a cool cruiser.

You're the only hipster:p
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
What the hell is she gonna do with JD memo? Oh wait....it was valuable to you. I get it.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Yep, she has my dead cats Ashes, baby blanket, and my collections of cool **** like my JD memo. I got my hot wheels and electronics and that's about it.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Trell you know I was only playing about the hipster comment. I have lots of friends who ride fixed gear, none are hipster. Just sexy bikes, nothing but what you need to make it work. Clean lines and not cluttered.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Buy this shirt and wear it next time you see her. Bon Jovi approves this t shirt.

Sorry for detailing the thread.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Hahaha that ***** lives bon jovi. Born in cedar rapids, moved from upstate NY when she was 12, been here the rest of her life. Wants to be Yankee so bad. NJ girl makes fun of her cause she cheers for the giants and Yankees, and speaks with a fake accent. Fake Yankee. Where she's from in upstate you cheer for the bills and anyone playing the Yankees.
[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
This is how I spend my weekend mornings, while the rest of my days are for/with my family... life is rough. ;)
[Off-topic] boborone:
Zen man. I like the beer on the kayak;):beer::thumbup:
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I went to the same middle school as he did.....in fact, my 8th grade talent show (rock concert...mostly KISS covers) was shut off early for noise....apparantly, Jon Bon Jovi's middle school band suffered a similar outcome years earlier.

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[Off-topic] StormMcCloud:
And that is the exact reason why if I ever get hitched she is signing a prenup.

Also, due to seeing the title of this thread I now have Bicycle Race by Queen stuck in my head.
[Off-topic] trell959:
I know you were kidding ;)
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I'm watching how bamboo bike frames are made on Science Channel...pretty cool!

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Dude that is some awesome hippy crack right there. Never knew that existed.

http://www.calfeedesign.com/products/bamboo/
[Off-topic] boborone:
http://bamboobike.wordpress.com/
[Off-topic] StormMcCloud:
Have any of you guys seen Audi's take on the Bicycle?

Audi E-Bike

And for only around $20,000.
[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
The real trick is finishing your beers between each set of class II/III rapids. We always suffer one or two casualties...:D
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
I wouldn't pay 20k for that piece of crap! I could buy a car with that money.

even having 20k is a bonus now a days. :P
[Off-topic] veeman:
Looks freaking awesome but the BMW bicycles are better.

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[Off-topic] trell959:
Mercedes bikes are better than BMW bikes ;)
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Bugatti bikes, have quite the reputation I hear...
[Off-topic] torikorocks:
M55 electric bikes are just insane!
[Off-topic] stennett:
just got into mountain biking, nothing special.
[Off-topic] veeman:
Don't remember if I posted this one or not...

Click for gigantic picture :D
[Off-topic] boborone:
Pron¡¡!!:thumbup::):beer::D:cool:
[Off-topic] trell959:
Is anyone here on to bmx? I used to bmx all day and night, until I got my bike stolen:(:mad:
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
I never liked the look or style of those bikes. Too low. Strange doing tricks on a bike, however Matt Hoffman makes them look badass.

Nah, I like using bikes for either: Racing/Commuting.
[Off-topic] trell959:
I loved bmx. I was pretty good at it, and had a lof money into my bike. I'll upload a picture of it if I still had one.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Kevin Bacon can keep Quicksilver....this is the best bike movie ever made...

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[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Take that back....

Bacon is the man - don't forget that Morpheus was in the movie too.
[Off-topic] trell959:
Only picture i could find :good: Also found on old picture of when I started riding fixed gear....
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
What kind of riding are you going to do?

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[Off-topic] boborone:
What's a cross bike
[Off-topic] veeman:
aka Jesus bike.
[Off-topic] torikorocks:
Well I do road and mtn biking on my rockhopper sl 29er ive tested out some road bikes but I'm leaning toward the cross bike because I want a little more flexibility with the bike. But right now I'm not sure if I'll even get a bike because saving money for college.
[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
A Cyclocross bike is a slightly more rugid road bike that you can ride offroad. Cyclocross racing combines both, as well as sections where you have to throw your bike on your shoulder and run... crazy stuff, actually, and becoming quote popular.
[Off-topic] RomWiz:
My bike
[Off-topic] deathnotice01:
i like trains....
[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Not train thread. BIKE thread.
[Off-topic] Guero.:
Have you guys seen trial bikes? I think those would be really fun, but you don't see them much in the US. :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] RomWiz:
I think they are preaty expensive though :)

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[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
I think he has you on a technicality.

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[Off-topic] animatedbreak:
Oh snap.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Well there she is stripped of all the old and broken. Bout to be on my way to my moms to pick up new and improved. I think with what all I have, i'm just going to need new cables and a fix for a broken spoke on the back wheel. The other day I found a new tube and tire for the back.

Anybody got a fat enough ass to need a seat that big with a gel cover? You can have it. That's like a cruiser saddle. That's the stock one too!

I thought we were supposed to be the fat ones in todays time. O.o

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[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Are those disc brakes?? Man, I'm behind in bike tech. That's awesome.

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[Off-topic] trell959:
Generally only on mountain and hybrid bikes.
[Off-topic] boborone:
Yeah those are disk. I'm going to see if I can put a front fork from a wrecked bike on the hardrock. If nothing else, I forgot about all the wheels I have over here. Jebus there's alot of dead bikes here. Frames, lots of shifters, and tons of wheel sets.

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[Off-topic] jaszek:
I should put disk brakes on my bike. My front V brakes are squeaking. lol
[Off-topic] boborone:
That thing is brand new O.o

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[Off-topic] jaszek:
Yea I know, which is why Im wondering why it's squeaking. It started after I was riding in rain.
[Off-topic] torikorocks:
Those are only mechanical disc brakes. Now hydraulic disc brakes is where its at.
[Off-topic] TheSkinnyDrummer:
Dude....I come from the school of...

We know no such things.

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[Off-topic] tromoly:
Check your brake pads, they may not be angled correctly against the rim. They should be angled so the trailing edge hits first, it sounds like your pads are hitting the rim flat and causing squeeking.
[Off-topic] veeman:
I don't use brakes.
[Off-topic] jaszek:
Yea, next time Im taking the bike out I'll be doing that.
[Off-topic] X8invisible:
Dude you're a genious thanks:)

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Well today is the first time ive ever taken a bike to a shop. Kinda feel weird about it. Someone else manhandling my stuff. But they thought it was cool and all were checking it out. Bunch of hippies digging old stuff.

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Actually, V-Brale pads shouldnt be angled at all. If they are squeeling, its because they are wearing down, have dirt in them, or the rim sidewalls need a very light scuffing with steel wool, or an 800 grit paper. ;)

Tip: Run your fingers along the sidewalls of your rims. If they are wearing out, there will be a concave shape to them. In this case, it's vital that you replace the wheels. Also check the brake pads to see if they are worn out.

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
I can relate. Sounds like you're in good hands though. As a veteran mechanic, I won't let anybody touch my bikes. I'm way too particular (and experienced). ;)

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[Off-topic] trell959:
I stay away from bike shops. I once broke my chain on a ride, so I used a hammer and nail to put new links on my chain because I am too stubborn to go to a shop lol
[Off-topic] boborone:
That's how I am. I've had over 100 bikes in my life. But this 15 yr old bike is the best one I've had, minus about 10 comp spec bmx and vert bikes. And since it's 15 years old, I wanted it all completely checked out. 130 bucks and I'm getting their 3rd tune up package and since I brought in all the parts and labor is part of that tune up. That's all I'm out. They figured up all that the bike needed and it came out to about 180. But they worked it out with me to do a "tune up" and it came out 50 less.

Said both tires were out of true, the back wheel had two broken spokes (I caught one of em, so I believe it), bottom bracket was bad, all cables were rusted, needed new shifters and a new back tire (it was pealing apart bad, original Specialized tires). And with that package they are pretty much taking the whole bike apart and cleaning and lubing it. And putting all the parts I brought them on it for free.

Makes me feel kinda good when you go in and they call me by name and they know what bike is mine. Let's you know they have some care for what they do.
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Looks like you landed hard, front wheel first. :thumbup:

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
That sounds more like an overhaul than a tune up. You got a great deal there man. $130 for all that work is a steal. As stated in a previous comment with you, I figured the bottom bracket would need replacing. Its probabltyva caged ball bottom bracket, but hopefully they will replace it with a sealed cartridge bottom bracket instead. You can get a shimano bb-un26 square taper for around $18, and trust me, you want sealed over caged ball. They last forever, and are 100% maintenance free.

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[Off-topic] boborone:
Just paid more on my specialized. Next Friday it's out of the doctor's office. I get to ride it. Yay!

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[Off-topic] FrankyDoodle:
I have a very cheap bike but it has a good name: Nexus 7 xD
[Off-topic] veeman:
I tried to "drift" my bike and bent my back wheel. lol :D :D
[Off-topic] thelowend:
Looking for a good road bike for a heavier body (280). My trusty local shop's cheapest one is $630 and I just can't do that on my budget. I've found one on Amazon that has fantastic reviews and is built for a big guy but the catch is the buyer must assemble it...should I go for it and assemble it myself or have my shop do it for a bit extra?
[Off-topic] torikorocks:
Hopefully getting a Fuji roubaix sl in a few weeks.
[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
At this site, you're pretty much paying for just components. If you pick the right one to start with, you can always just swap out the frame later once you save up more money. In the meantime, you will have a bike with some pretty nice components at a very low cost:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/road_bikes.htm
[Off-topic] Gucci.Nexus:
I just bought this bike for $700. Is that a decent deal, or was it a bad purchase by me?

I wanted a bike that can fit me well, I am 6'4.

That is why the 26" frame really made me want it, because to my knowledge anything over 24" is rare. I don't know anything about bikes. I wanted a good commuter. I wasn't planning on spending half this on a bike. But this one really caught my eye. Could have I spent a lot less for a similar quality, newer age bike?

How much do you think this bike is worth?

Feedback would be much appreciated please. I don't know if I spent way too much on this, and feel sick I made a bad, expensive impulse purchase for a bike that doesn't suit my need. All I care about is ride quality, not too concerned about collector value.

Cheers

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26" Carlton Giro d'Italia; Reynolds 531 Manganese/Moly tubing; Campagnolo Record changers; Zeuss crankset with 54:45 chainring; Titanium rear cassette (28:24:20:17:14:13); 1" alloy rims with Campag Wide Flange hubs & brakes; Suspension seat post.

http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/Carlton-Giro-dItalia-Road-Bike_11290555

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[Off-topic] godutch:
Well if you are happy with it but to me this bike looks ancient and I would never go back to frame commanders anymore after using integrated brake/commanders, even an integrated shimano sora groupset would be more comfortable and I don't know the rate of the canadian$ but for around 300-400euro you could get a new bike with sora or even tiagra groupsets (and remember todays sora is 2006's dura ace)
[Off-topic] cmunic8r99:
You should check out the forums at road bike review . com. There is a Beginner's Corner forum that has the answers you seek.
[Off-topic] ianbbaa:
Todays SORA will never be even DURA 7400 line from 90's....
[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Yep, those are cable actuated disks.

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Most shops will assemble a bike for the cost of a tune-up, which is anywhere between $30-$50 depending on the shop. I recommend having a shop do it.

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[Off-topic] PeartFan40:
Not to step on any toes, but...:o

It's always better to buy a bike with a solid frame, and so/so components. You can easily upgrade each component as you go, as opposed to stripping a bike down, and rebuilding it to an upgraded frame. You're talking $150+ just to strip and rebuild. Lots of work involved there. ;)

Because geometries, head tube, bottom bracket shells, braze-ons, etc. vary, and if your new frame has these variations, you're facing component replacement. All new housing and cables for brake and gear, possibly a new chain, new bottom bracket, new headset, new fork; (if the steer tube diameter differs, or is too short), etc. A good mechanic will also "face" the head tube and bottom bracket shell, which will bring that cost up quite a bit.

By the time you're finished, you've just about re-built a new bike, and left with a bunch of spare parts you can not.use, and will take a huge hit on the re-sale of your old components. It's a lose-lose situation. I recommend buying a bike with a solid frame, and average components. ;) A good mechanic can make any component shift reliably. We are the magic makers. ;) :p

My advice is to buy a used bike locally. Bikes have to be test riden first. A bike must fit properly to avoid permanent damage to your knees, back, hands, wrists. If you're leaning too far forward, your neck will get stiff and your hands.will go numb. Leanin back too far will put added pressure on your posterior, and cause pain in your tailbone, numbness in the legs, and put pressure on your back and knees. A very basic way to size a bike is to stand next to it. The seat at it's lowest point should be inline with the.top of your hip, (not your waist). You can get a smoking deal on a used bike from a bike shop. ;):thumbup:

Just to get slightly off the subject...

Being a mechanic meant something different back in the the late 80's-90's for so many different reasons. I started in the late 80's at a bike shop when the very first Gary Fisher Mountain Bike shipped. The first suspension fork, etc. There was no internet giants selling bike parts for below cost, in certain cases. Our cost is not their cost, and we lose a lot of money in both the retail and labor end of the business. If we want to sell that component, we often install it for free, which otherwise would have cost $10-$** to install.

If that's not bad enough, we have some who try and haggle over their price vs. ours. We don't blame them, I'd probably do the same thing if I wasn't in the field. Conversely, getting those install and assembly custie's in the door will sometimes create a loyal customer, if treated well. TBH, I really dig the custie's who invest in maintaining classic bikes. They don't make 'em like they used to.

Working in the bike industry is a lot of fun, I love this field. It won't make you wealthy; but it will make you happy. :)

Excuse the incremental updates. On the road, and pulling over to do this. ;)

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[Off-topic] paleh0rse:
I agree with everything you just wrote, but only when you're talking about a budget of $1000, or much much more. Below that price, all of the frames seem to be of the same quality as Motobecane, and it really becomes a matter of comparing component groups and knowing which geometry (and size) you would prefer.

The "bikesdirect" option has been debated endlessly, and I used to feel that it was an absurd choice for anyone who wants a dependable bike. That was until I started seeing Motobecane and "cheap Chinese carbon" frames being ridden, and holding up perfectly fine, at all of my mountain bike races -- while simultaneously realizing that they don't break any more or less often than their expensive competition!

I'm even in the process of a frame-swap myself -- using a $500 carbon 29er frame direct from China (eBay). Should I have paid $2000 for the same frame just because some company throws a sticker or badge on it? Once my XO, Fox, Easton, Chris King, and Stans components and wheels are all transferred over (matching geometry was actually really easy given the number of frame choices), I'll have a carbon bike that is worthy of any race course in the country for 1/3 of the cost of any name-brand equivalent.

After all, sadly, all cheap frames are built in the same Chinese/Taiwanese factories these days. Hell, even most expensive frames come from those same foreign factories! :(

(That's just a fact of life in the 21st century)

Read the following and tell me again why paying four times more for virtually the same frame would be worth it (awesome owner testimonials start about halfway through the 140 page thread):

http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-bikes/chinese-carbon-29er-640919.html

Edit: the exceptions to all of the above are full-suspension bikes that DO benefit tremendously from expensive American engineering R&D, and also require much more skill to maintain.