bikes

[Andmoreagain]

anyone got recs for a good starter hardtail MTB (suspension fork) under 1k?

Also am I being dumb that I'd prefer a steel frame? I just think I'd dent the fuck out of an aluminum one
given my luck/lack of skill.

Alloy frames are pretty strong i wouldnt worry about some dents and scratches

[Hash Slinging Slasher]

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anyone got recs for a good starter hardtail MTB (suspension fork) under 1k?

Also am I being dumb that I'd prefer a steel frame? I just think I'd dent the fuck out of an aluminum one
given my luck/lack of skill.

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Alloy frames are pretty strong i wouldnt worry about some dents and scratches

I'm not sure what good stuff you'll find for under 1k unless you come across a good deal for a used bike, but the Specialized Chisel is a pretty awesome bike for just over your budget. I rented one from the local shop while my bike was in for a warranty replacement and it ripped. Pretty fast on smoother surfaces but also handled tough, tech terrain really well.

You're not dumb for wanting steel imo. It's smooth and weight doesn't matter as much for mtb. Heck, I'm pretty sure all of Chromag's frames are steel and they're one of the best mtb brands out there.

[Ticallion Stallion]

I just picked up a “ozark trail vibe 27.5” hard tail from Walmart pretty good specs. Tapered head tube, cable routing and mechanical disk brakes for 298+tax.

[notinternetfamous]

i just rebuilt a wheel for this single speed conversion i'm working on and had to add something special to the rim <3

romic track bike (not sure of year, guessing early 80's?)
set up fixed on 650b wheelset with 32mm tires & time atac xc6 pedals
recently put some stickers on the frame <3

[Huell Howser]

damn so rad @apport and @notinternetfamous


random but anyone have any bikepacking bags they’re looking to part with/sell? have a trip booked in a few months and trying to actively accumulate beforehand

[swongolianbbq]

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Gripped some shit for ma bike

H+son archetype to gran compe hub front wheel
Mks gr9 pedals
Toshi double straps
Nylon toe clips
Strong v grips
Hkk vertex chain
28c Vittoria randonneur rear tire since I finally got through to the red on this last one

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what frame?

Just won a 2013 Salsa El Mariachi for 400$ on ebay.

praying its not super clapped out

Sick, I'm about to buy an old MTB frame on eBay, hoping the same thing

Frames a Bridgestone njs

Didn't like the gr9/nylon clip/double straps situation, gonna stick to Atacs. If I have to use clips and straps, I'll use mks Sylvan touring, single toshis/fivegold/mks straps, and steel clips again.

[Skibb]

damn so rad @apport and @notinternetfamous


random but anyone have any bikepacking bags they’re looking to part with/sell? have a trip booked in a few months and trying to actively accumulate beforehand

I don’t have anything to sell ya, but out of curiosity: what stuff are you aiming for?

[GardenSkater77]

Do you guys ever watch urban races? Even though Red Bull is lame for making their riders wear their hats the do have the best events in ‘action sports’ in the world.

[myfeetarekillingme]

damn so rad @apport and @notinternetfamous


random but anyone have any bikepacking bags they’re looking to part with/sell? have a trip booked in a few months and trying to actively accumulate beforehand

If you’re looking for a pannier type bag, military surplus sustainment pouches are readily available online for $12-$25 a pop. They have clasps that can attach to rear racks and are durable/water resistant.

[Síota]

Do you guys ever watch urban races? Even though Red Bull is lame for making their riders wear their hats the do have the best events in ‘action sports’ in the world.

There is one here in a few weeks. Might have go have a look.

[apport]

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i just rebuilt a wheel for this single speed conversion i'm working on and had to add something special to the rim <3

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romic track bike (not sure of year, guessing early 80's?)
set up fixed on 650b wheelset with 32mm tires & time atac xc6 pedals
recently put some stickers on the frame <3

love it dude
is this your stem bag? https://understory-shop.com/products/carlson-stem-bag-desert-night-camo
i was eyeing this the other day

[notinternetfamous]

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i just rebuilt a wheel for this single speed conversion i'm working on and had to add something special to the rim <3

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romic track bike (not sure of year, guessing early 80's?)
set up fixed on 650b wheelset with 32mm tires & time atac xc6 pedals
recently put some stickers on the frame <3

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love it dude
is this your stem bag? https://understory-shop.com/products/carlson-stem-bag-desert-night-camo
i was eyeing this the other day

yep that's the one! my friend became the owner of that shop not too long ago so i try to support whenever i can

[apport]

just spotted my dumpster kona dew build in the new genosack video

[Mr. Pickles]

just spotted my dumpster kona dew build in the new genosack video

RAD! I need a new project bike after I get settled in my new spot.

Just bought a new surly straggler. Going to be my every day bike I think. Not really do anything to it like my other bikes. Leave it stock, mostly. the saddle is absolute dog shit though, it gotta go.

[323-BALM]

Insane conditions yesterday. Mountain biking is so sick.

[apport]

RAD! I need a new project bike after I get settled in my new spot.

i was thinking i really need a new project bike too, then i saw someone was throwing this out on my way home last night

going to fix and sell it, i'm not really into mixte frames, thank god. it's in mostly good condition, so i shouldn't have to sink much time or money into fixing it, simple overhaul and back to the street.

[Krooked antihero]

My new ride, Kona rove st dl. I really like this bike, I rode aluminium version of rove for couple of years and the difference is like a night and day. My first 1x groupset, also my first time riding sram… All good so far, hoping to get plenty of kilometres out from this one.

[j....soy.....]

Jealous….looks nice, what difference do you find? 

[Krooked antihero]

Jealous….looks nice, what difference do you find?

Almost everything😅 Steel is real like they say ( also those 650b tyres helps a ton), ride is 100x smoother now I don’t have to lift my ass of saddle everytime there’s a crack in the asphalt ( and we have plenty of those here in Finland), my wrists feel a lot better because of that springy steel effect vs hard as fuck aluminium that doesn’t absorb anything and so on. Biggest thing are brakes tho, I never got my AL version brakes to work properly, I tried different pads etc without any success and feel like my road bike’s rim brakes are 100x better than those still but with this bike it feels safe to ride downhill as fast as I dare as I know that thing will stop with just one finger on brake lever if needed to. Sram is nice too, I actually like their design better than shimano’s because those brake levers don’t move sideways. I’ve only rode 200km’s so far so my opinion could change as time passes by but now it feels like I have two totally different bikes. ( well actually I have 4 but that’s another story😄)

[j....soy.....]

Oh nice, I’m on an AL and never thought of those things as I was coming off a 30 year old bike.  My wife levelled up on her brakes and yah, it’s nuts…..with the discs, it’s like you slow down, but stopping may not work. 

[myfeetarekillingme]

Here is my Surly Cross Check, which I’ve had for about a year now and had in several different configurations already. I built it up from a new frameset last year just before Surly discontinued it and I hope to never part ways with it

[parasocial skater]

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1988 Miyata 1200 w/ Sante 7-speed sis shifters

I got doored about a month ago while riding the '83 Miyata 310 and I'm still waiting to hear back from my claim whether or not the other party's insurance will take care of everything ($200 Japanese steel fork that I upgraded to about a month prior totally destroyed). I walked away with no major injuries besides a laceration on the jaw which I guess makes me look tough as fuck according to the homies.

This bike has been super fun so far and is way lighter; although I put 600 miles on the 310 so it had sentimental value

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just wanted to provide an update on the Miyata 1200, swapped for a classic nitto stem, gp5000's and a brooks B17 saddle
since owning this bike (bought in July 2023), i'm about to break 1000 miles considering how much less i bike since moving back to Houston. no where near as bike-friendly as Oakland.

how do you like that brooks saddle? was looking at them recently

[sometimeperhaps]

Lots of nice builds here. I need a project bike. Who’s got an XL stumpjumper/rockhopper frame for sale?

[Skibb]

I really love this bike. Chunky 650b's, tall stack for comfort (I ain't riding no velodromes), friction shifters, fenders for the shitty weather we got here, and a Pelago rasket  to haul crap. Switched from cantis to v-brakes and it made SUCH a huge difference, they are absolutely awesome.

Custom built frame by @imperialbicycles – he rode it from southern UK to Albania and back, and I got it as a gift for helping him move from the UK to Sweden. Holds a real special place in my heart.

[notinternetfamous]

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1988 Miyata 1200 w/ Sante 7-speed sis shifters

I got doored about a month ago while riding the '83 Miyata 310 and I'm still waiting to hear back from my claim whether or not the other party's insurance will take care of everything ($200 Japanese steel fork that I upgraded to about a month prior totally destroyed). I walked away with no major injuries besides a laceration on the jaw which I guess makes me look tough as fuck according to the homies.

This bike has been super fun so far and is way lighter; although I put 600 miles on the 310 so it had sentimental value

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just wanted to provide an update on the Miyata 1200, swapped for a classic nitto stem, gp5000's and a brooks B17 saddle
since owning this bike (bought in July 2023), i'm about to break 1000 miles considering how much less i bike since moving back to Houston. no where near as bike-friendly as Oakland.

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how do you like that brooks saddle? was looking at them recently

i like it a lot! even when it was brand new, it was more comfy than what was originally on the bike whenever i bought it (some basic bontrager race/narrow saddle). it continues to get better with more wear and it comes in clutch on long rides (longest i've personally done is 68 miles, but i think even 100+, i wouldn't experience any discomfort). i've only had to adjust the tension once since owning it.

i recently got a brooks cambium c17 saddle with the cutout on my track bike and have been enjoying that one as well.

[notinternetfamous]

I really love this bike. Chunky 650b's, tall stack for comfort (I ain't riding no velodromes), friction shifters, fenders for the shitty weather we got here, and a Pelago rasket  to haul crap. Switched from cantis to v-brakes and it made SUCH a huge difference, they are absolutely awesome.

Custom built frame by @imperialbicycles – he rode it from southern UK to Albania and back, and I got it as a gift for helping him move from the UK to Sweden. Holds a real special place in my heart.

sick ass build

[parasocial skater]

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1988 Miyata 1200 w/ Sante 7-speed sis shifters

I got doored about a month ago while riding the '83 Miyata 310 and I'm still waiting to hear back from my claim whether or not the other party's insurance will take care of everything ($200 Japanese steel fork that I upgraded to about a month prior totally destroyed). I walked away with no major injuries besides a laceration on the jaw which I guess makes me look tough as fuck according to the homies.

This bike has been super fun so far and is way lighter; although I put 600 miles on the 310 so it had sentimental value

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just wanted to provide an update on the Miyata 1200, swapped for a classic nitto stem, gp5000's and a brooks B17 saddle
since owning this bike (bought in July 2023), i'm about to break 1000 miles considering how much less i bike since moving back to Houston. no where near as bike-friendly as Oakland.

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how do you like that brooks saddle? was looking at them recently

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i like it a lot! even when it was brand new, it was more comfy than what was originally on the bike whenever i bought it (some basic bontrager race/narrow saddle). it continues to get better with more wear and it comes in clutch on long rides (longest i've personally done is 68 miles, but i think even 100+, i wouldn't experience any discomfort). i've only had to adjust the tension once since owning it.

i recently got a brooks cambium c17 saddle with the cutout on my track bike and have been enjoying that one as well.

good lookin! I want something for my road bike because the seat that came with it sucks ass even with padded shorts

[GardenSkater77]

So many interesting bikes on this page. I wish I had more patience to really learn about working on bikes but I just do it as a money saver.

That said, I just converted my daughter’s 7 speed dutchie to a single speed because she didn’t like the shifting aspect. I used a Muqzi tensioner with a GearClamp cog dual clamp: https://www.bikeparts.com/BPC385397/gearclamp-single-speed-conversion-kit-for-shimano-sram-freehub

It went fast and the chain is nice and tight. However, I have two questions that are slightly unrelated.

1.) I used a liquid soap rub on the bars to get the grips on and the outside half is sliding around. And better ideas for getting grips on?

2.) The hand breaks for the rear breaks are not springing back into place but when I tighten more the breaks are rubbing on the wheel. Should I be using a tool to tighten the break cable? I’m just pulling with my hand…Thanks ahead of time.

[breezer]

1.) I used a liquid soap rub on the bars to get the grips on and the outside half is sliding around. And better ideas for getting grips on?

Hairspray

[BartHarleyJarvis]

So many interesting bikes on this page. I wish I had more patience to really learn about working on bikes but I just do it as a money saver.

That said, I just converted my daughter’s 7 speed dutchie to a single speed because she didn’t like the shifting aspect. I used a Muqzi tensioner with a GearClamp cog dual clamp: https://www.bikeparts.com/BPC385397/gearclamp-single-speed-conversion-kit-for-shimano-sram-freehub

It went fast and the chain is nice and tight. However, I have two questions that are slightly unrelated.

1.) I used a liquid soap rub on the bars to get the grips on and the outside half is sliding around. And better ideas for getting grips on?

2.) The hand breaks for the rear breaks are not springing back into place but when I tighten more the breaks are rubbing on the wheel. Should I be using a tool to tighten the break cable? I’m just pulling with my hand…Thanks ahead of time.

Best option for grips is an air compressor. Second best is isopropyl alcohol. Hairspray will also work but can degrade the grip over time.


Not sure on the brake but if it’s not returning could be a weak spring in the caliper or bad cable routing causing drag. No need to pull the cable with a tool, shouldn’t be difficult to get proper tension