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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby casper » April 2nd, 2021, 3:12 pm

anyone into bmx in here? not seeing a dedicated bmx thread

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby De Dragon » April 2nd, 2021, 8:53 pm

Hadda dust off the old bike again, seeing as the lockdown stop we little sweat :(

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby PapaC » April 3rd, 2021, 11:37 am

Ain’t that the truth.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby sMASH » September 4th, 2021, 8:05 pm

Scrolling tru the fassbook, saw these three.

Two used, and the last set is sum kinda unusual brand selling in siparia.

Thinking bout getting sumting to go by the parlor with for a Lil fitness.
Prolly swap on some muds and go down in the land.

Not to go cross country now, but if I improve, resell and upgrade later.

What's the thoughts on these.
Doable, or sheit?



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Re: Mountain Biking

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby sMASH » September 4th, 2021, 8:12 pm

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby De Dragon » September 4th, 2021, 10:37 pm

Go with the Trek, but change or refinish the handlebar, it looks like it is pitted badly and rust will soon set in

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby sMASH » September 4th, 2021, 11:57 pm

Trek asking 1500

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby De Dragon » September 5th, 2021, 12:01 am

sMASH wrote:Trek asking 1500

Good price for a "starter" bike

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Mountain Biking

Postby VexXx Dogg » September 5th, 2021, 12:13 pm

Things to consider when buying a used bike:
Irreparable frame damage like cracks or bends

Old or worn out drivetrain components which can be expensive to replace. Shift levers, cables, derailleurs, hangers.

Condition of chainrings and rear cassette. Look for significant wear which would indicate you’ll have to change it or deal with crap shifts, chain skip or worse.

Hubs are expensive, make sure they spin freely.

Old tires can be a hazard so make sure it’s not dry rot. Couple hundred a pop for decent rubber. Tubes cheap.

Check bottom bracket for creaks, clunks or wobbles

Rim brakes easy to service but make sure it pull and releases easily and not bent or damaged

Rusted or pitted handles should be replaced



Offset all those factors against a new entry level bike

Edit: make sure you get the proper size for your height
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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby VexXx Dogg » September 5th, 2021, 12:16 pm

Check tnt sports goods for sale on fb

Plenty deals there
This looks decent but he can drop that by another 500
https://www.facebook.com/groups/7204231 ... 6983093110

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby sMASH » September 5th, 2021, 4:59 pm

^^page not opening.
Whats the name of the group? I'll check it out.


I have no idea de the cost of good shifter set for that range of bikes... Well not aware of pricing for the components of bikes on the whole.


Still window shopping, weighing options.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby Redman » September 6th, 2021, 7:09 am

Check out blue sky cycling.....great pricing and the shipping to a skybox works great.

Great sales as well

https://blueskycycling.com/

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby VexXx Dogg » September 6th, 2021, 9:52 am

Redman wrote:Check out blue sky cycling.....great pricing and the shipping to a skybox works great.

Great sales as well

https://blueskycycling.com/


It depends. I bought a lot of gear from bluesky, jensonusa, and amazon.
In some cases you work out good. In other cases local options were cheaper.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby sMASH » September 6th, 2021, 6:21 pm

Redman wrote:Check out blue sky cycling.....great pricing and the shipping to a skybox works great.

Great sales as well

https://blueskycycling.com/
Tnx,

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby sMASH » September 6th, 2021, 6:22 pm

VexXx Dogg wrote:Things to consider when buying a used bike:
Irreparable frame damage like cracks or bends

Old or worn out drivetrain components which can be expensive to replace. Shift levers, cables, derailleurs, hangers.

Condition of chainrings and rear cassette. Look for significant wear which would indicate you’ll have to change it or deal with crap shifts, chain skip or worse.

Hubs are expensive, make sure they spin freely.

Old tires can be a hazard so make sure it’s not dry rot. Couple hundred a pop for decent rubber. Tubes cheap.

Check bottom bracket for creaks, clunks or wobbles

Rim brakes easy to service but make sure it pull and releases easily and not bent or damaged

Rusted or pitted handles should be replaced



Offset all those factors against a new entry level bike

Edit: make sure you get the proper size for your height
Very useful to have them overtly stated, pretty sure other people will be in the same position.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby TRD12 » September 10th, 2021, 10:09 am

De Dragon wrote:
sMASH wrote:Trek asking 1500

Good price for a "starter" bike


The Trek from the pic is a very old 820. I Had a more recent 820 that i paid 3k for and traded in a year later for 1500 value. I then pickup up a used Trek 4300 for 1200.

FYI - I was willing back then to let the Trek 820 go for 1200.

Check Geronimo's and see what trade ins they have.

Also check the facebook Tnt Sports Good page.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby nutty4u2c » December 9th, 2021, 7:51 am

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby nutty4u2c » December 9th, 2021, 7:53 am

Check out XTERRA Cycles and Outdoor Sports. Iz ah Bike ting.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby nutty4u2c » December 9th, 2021, 7:55 am

TRD12 wrote:
De Dragon wrote:
sMASH wrote:Trek asking 1500

Good price for a "starter" bike


The Trek from the pic is a very old 820. I Had a more recent 820 that i paid 3k for and traded in a year later for 1500 value. I then pickup up a used Trek 4300 for 1200.

FYI - I was willing back then to let the Trek 820 go for 1200.

Check Geronimo's and see what trade ins they have.

Also check the facebook Tnt Sports Good page.

Or down in San Fernando by XTERRA Cycles and Outdoor Sports. Agents for Felt, Kona, Polygon Bikes.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby Redman » December 9th, 2021, 8:16 am

Hey
Xterra moved from Cipero...where are they?

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby nutty4u2c » December 9th, 2021, 6:05 pm

Redman wrote:Hey
Xterra moved from Cipero...where are they?

They are now on the corner of Sutton Street and Independence Ave. On the Traffic lights. Brand new Store.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby Redman » December 10th, 2021, 8:02 am

nutty4u2c wrote:
Redman wrote:Hey
Xterra moved from Cipero...where are they?

They are now on the corner of Sutton Street and Independence Ave. On the Traffic lights. Brand new Store.

Thank you

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby pugboy » December 10th, 2021, 8:57 am

xterra is the guy who is a coach ?

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby Redman » December 10th, 2021, 2:07 pm

I think he said he coaches kids but that was 2 years ago

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby nutty4u2c » December 15th, 2021, 11:21 pm

Yes he is a certified cycling coach. And is still at it. he even teaches people who never rode a bike in their lives to ride.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby zoom rader » December 15th, 2021, 11:33 pm

nutty4u2c wrote:Yes he is a certified cycling coach. And is still at it. he even teaches people who never rode a bike in their lives to ride.
Certified by which cycling body?

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby SNIPER 3000 » December 17th, 2021, 9:51 am

Good question. His name is Brent. Good guy, bought my son's kona from him. Gives good advise. There is slso Sheldon from jumplinett another coach, very knowledgeable and experienced. Son did some classes with him.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby nutty4u2c » December 17th, 2021, 10:37 am

zoom rader wrote:
nutty4u2c wrote:Yes he is a certified cycling coach. And is still at it. he even teaches people who never rode a bike in their lives to ride.
Certified by which cycling body?


UCI/IOC level 1 &2
B.I.C.P Level 1& 2 for mountain biking.
Both internationally recognised.

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Re: Mountain Biking

Postby pugboy » December 17th, 2021, 10:42 am

the only thing he don’t do is wear a sign on his forehead

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