Chavez Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 a freaking hell of a long way Edit to add: I just checked on google maps and it seems that it is about 1.5 miles (it is uphill pretty much the whole way though) Don't forget you had a headwind. Sorta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Probably one of those motors that generates power by pedaling. I tell people that my bike is NOT efficient, it only gets about 19 miles per gallon.* * - of beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.a.M Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 (edited) I am a mountain biker so spend whatever you feel is right. If you ride hard more than once a week then I would look for a full supension bike. You can find deals check craigs list or even find your local Mountain biking social group you can find some sick deals especially with the economy. Some bike shops will do programs where you can rent the bike and if you like it the will put the rental fees of the bikes you evaluated toward a purchase of a new bike. I have two bikes a Marin single speed proberly worth about 1500 then I have my Pivot Mach 5 proberly worth 5K. Thank God I have friends in the buisness with the hook up so I never pay MSRP on bike parts. Have fun!! Edited August 27, 2009 by A.T.a.M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Now is a very good time to look on Craigslist for mildly used stuff. Google: mountain bike site:craigslist.org you could also input the local designation for craigslist if you want a really narrow search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I love my Trek that I don't ride nearly enough. +1. they make a nice bike in the price range sheik is looking for. of course, plenty of others do too...I was really close between a trek and a specalized a few years ago when I was buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I went to shift the front derailleur today and the entire thing was rusted in place. Wouldn't budge. The crank makes a knocking sound any time you stamp down hard on it, even after a good tightening. Both pedals are missing reflectors. The chain and pretty much every screw on the bike are rusty. The rear tire (3rd one I've installed) is worn just about down to the tube. I could probably get all this taken care of for much less than the cost of a new ride, but after 7 years. . .what the hell. Time to treat myself to a new set of wheels. not everything is Aces living at/near the shore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.T.a.M Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 You really can't go wrong with any Trek or Specialized due to the fact that they get cheep prices on the components they put on their frames. So when you pay for a mid range type bike your price fort aht bike will be a hell of a lot cheaper compared to as if you built the bike yourself. I hope that made some sense. Proberly not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 not everything is Aces living at/near the shore No, but it does make for some interesting adventures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share Posted September 16, 2009 Went to the bike store and tested out a few 2009 models that were on clearance. It was raining, and I was the only customer in the store so the guy said "Ride around inside the store, just don't crash into anything". Tore ass around the showroom for a while which was fun. Finally it was a toss up with the Trek 3700, but I went with the Gary Fisher Tarpon. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Went to the bike store and tested out a few 2009 models that were on clearance. It was raining, and I was the only customer in the store so the guy said "Ride around inside the store, just don't crash into anything". Tore ass around the showroom for a while which was fun. Finally it was a toss up with the Trek 3700, but I went with the Gary Fisher Tarpon. Love it. Put it to good use before the snow flies... fall is a gorgeous time to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 (edited) This reminded me - I got a text from a buddy of mine who rode a Cervelo S3 with the Zipp tires (but probably a less fruity paint job than the one I linked). He gave me the sage advice of "never test-ride a bike you can't afford." Edited September 17, 2009 by Chavez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share Posted July 24, 2010 I went with the Gary Fisher Tarpon. Love it. And suddenly not loving it so much. Here's the thing. . .I weigh 215 and have a slight tendency to break spokes. I'd say I've broken about 15 spokes in the last 2 years of riding. Since getting the new bike, haven't broken one yet. That is, until 2 days ago. Broke a spoke about 7 miles from home. On the right side of the bike, which means taking the cassette off to replace it. Sucks. Took off the wheel, took it to the local shop, paid him $15 to replace the spoke and true the wheel, brought it back home. Riding today, broke TWO spokes 10 miles from home. Done riding until I can find some sort of solution. I'm looking for some type of mag rear wheel. I just don't want to pay for replacement spokes any more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted July 24, 2010 Share Posted July 24, 2010 And suddenly not loving it so much. Here's the thing. . .I weigh 215 and have a slight tendency to break spokes. I'd say I've broken about 15 spokes in the last 2 years of riding. Since getting the new bike, haven't broken one yet. That is, until 2 days ago. Broke a spoke about 7 miles from home. On the right side of the bike, which means taking the cassette off to replace it. Sucks. Took off the wheel, took it to the local shop, paid him $15 to replace the spoke and true the wheel, brought it back home. Riding today, broke TWO spokes 10 miles from home. Done riding until I can find some sort of solution. I'm looking for some type of mag rear wheel. I just don't want to pay for replacement spokes any more. Used to have this prob, get a double hull rear rim. Haven't had a broken spoke in a year and I avg 125-150 miles a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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