Mountain Biking

[ruffneck_12]

This bike looking dangerous for the trails

it is,,, only 2 pins keeping it from folding, if that break I in sheit


Yesturday I fixed the front tube cuz it get pinched from the rim spoke thingy

now I hadda fix the rear cuz I rolled over a thorn

Damn murphy's law

[cacasplat3]

http://www.steepandcheap.com/gear-cache ... Bike_Stoic
some great deals....
there is a yeti sb66 frame for less than $900....great bike at a great price...

[metalgear2095]

Anyone sells the specialized brand down here?

[francis1979]

Anyone sells the specialized brand down here?

Mike bikes

[pugboy]

Who using tubeless?

[cacasplat3]

i'm running tubeless on mavic wheels.....continental tires....

[pugboy]

tire pressure you run ?
how long does sealant last in our temperatures ?

[cacasplat3]

i use 26 rims, with a 2.4 on the front and a 2.2 on the rear....pressure is condition dependant.....hard surface 27-28psi but that's on the hard side, gives me a good mix of traction and rolling resistance....i was also fine tuning the suspension so did not play with tire pressure too much....

i don't need to use sealant since its a 100% UST setup, but i do put a bit in there for puncture protection....no idea how long it lasts as it has been there about a year already and change interval is recommenced at 6 months.....prob completely dry already....one day i'll check....but not today...lol

[bgh]

I'm running tubless on my front only with the origianl tires. Rear tire has a puncture on the side wall from BC.
Using bontrager XR3 tires with their sealant.
Waiting on a pair of XR3 TLR from Gene to change the rear.

How long does your tubless keep the same preasure when not in use?
Mine seen to run somewhat soft after a week or so.

[cacasplat3]

after 3 months of sitting the rear is almost flat (because of a puncture it picked up...sealant prob degraded over time), the front keeps air but looses about 10 psi in a 3 month period...cant really say for a shorter period since i don't really check too often.....i'm more concerned with suspension pressure before heading out.

[STORM1234]

[cacasplat3]

moral of the story.....an idiot designed that jump....
a blind jump going around a corner....

[PapaC]

Either that or they going backwards on the course.

[jm3]

after 3 months of sitting the rear is almost flat (because of a puncture it picked up...sealant prob degraded over time), the front keeps air but looses about 10 psi in a 3 month period...cant really say for a shorter period since i don't really check too often.....i'm more concerned with suspension pressure before heading out.

Just ordered new tires,
mine are all messed up from sitting I'm ashamed to say

[boostaddict]

Hey guys looking to get a new bike but not in a hurry an wanted to build an ultimate bike order the frame then piece by piece aquire all the parts ....Any ideas an suggestions .. It must be full suspension 29er

[trinibajan34]

Its cheaper to buy a full suspension bike than put it together and I'm talking from experience .

[boostaddict]

Yeah u built one recently right? Its cheaper really .. wanted to do it as a project but what bike would u recommend

[trinibajan34]

I can't tell you what to buy ,the variety is huge if you check online if you plan to go that route , or you can buy locally. Either way do ur research and take the plunge.

[boostaddict]

Its really mind boggling lol so much to choose from an some so darn expensive but thanks

[trinibajan34]

Well full suspension bikes are expensive , some sites to look at are jensonusa and pricepoint there is another one posted further up this page. If ur not in a hurry to ride and really want to do this project well go for it.

[cacasplat3]

its time consuming and can be a headache....i've done it twice, and i've also bought complete bikes......some sites like http://www.competitivecyclist.com/ allows you you choose the components and they then build it for you....individual prices are reduced for parts when doing complete builds compared to buying individual parts and building yourself.....

any specific reason for wanting 29 though?

[boostaddict]

Thanks man that's a good idea with them building it with the parts u purchase . .i currently have a 26 inch but recently rode a 29 an it jus felt sweet an i heard its better for the trails going up an over stuff

[jm3]

Shipping is really expensive on bike parts so be prepared well the larger parts anyway frame, wheels and forks crank wasn't much bars might be due to dimensional weight

[trinibajan34]

I don't think so cause I just bought new race face 2x10 crankset it cost $113US and $145 tt landed which I think is not bad considering that the local stores don't carry race face

[cacasplat3]

my skybox (aeropost) charges by weight only......if your skybox goes by dimensional weight......be prepared to get the shaft cuz the box is HUGE...

[trinibajan34]

Same with mine (csf).Most of the local bike stores don't sell the high end stuff or the brand you want.

[francis1979]

There is a new sky box company that ships via ocean $1.75 per lb . They are located in el Socorro where Caribbean express or scotterz use to be

[boostaddict]

Csf has no duties on bike parts jus d freight so might really do it piece by piece

[cacasplat3]

i brought 2 completely disassembled bikes, declared as parts, which it rightly was, and paid vat only, no duty....if i said they were complete bikes....lol...thats 20% duty plus the 15%vat

[bgh]

good to know, my next import I will hit them that line.

Current bike, I told customs it cost $300 and they charge me 35%. Had just enough cash to pay them.