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04-13-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,129
Posted By Troul

For MTBers, trails are abundant from what I've...

For MTBers, trails are abundant from what I've ran across... For roadies that ride on pavement (non gravel, non dirt, surfaces that don't trash you and the bicycle) that is going to be tough to find...
04-13-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 618
Posted By bald1der

Yeah I'm glad I decided to try my hand at the...

Yeah I'm glad I decided to try my hand at the drivetrain. It was very satisfying making the test ride and everything worked properly. Doing some research it looks like 36T would be the largest I...
04-12-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,129
Posted By howaboutme

I have a colleague at my office that actually...

I have a colleague at my office that actually lives in Baltimore and commutes w/ the MARC train (we are not full time in the office a week so that helps) and he sometimes bring his bike on the train...
04-11-24, 09:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 618
Posted By bald1der

Believe it or not I actually did a lot of...

Believe it or not I actually did a lot of research in my area and for what I spent in parts even buying the bike specific tools I couldn’t have purchased a bike with the drivetrain I currently have. ...
04-11-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 618
Posted By bald1der

So all parts are in and the bike is complete. I...

So all parts are in and the bike is complete. I took the bike out for a little test ride and I have to admit I’m pleasantly surprised at how smooth it rides and shifts. Now that its complete I...
04-03-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 717
Posted By kedward777

Thank you for the replies! I was able to buy the...

Thank you for the replies! I was able to buy the brand new Deore Crank+BB+RD+shifters for only $84, and since I got the Escape 2 on sale for only $599, I think it is a cost effective upgrade. My...
04-01-24, 05:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By hokiefyd

Ultimately, a bike is worth what a buyer will...

Ultimately, a bike is worth what a buyer will pay. There may be characteristics that make a specific bike worth more or less than average, including a really interesting colorway or livery. This...
03-30-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By RoadWearier

It's a nice bike. With pedals and a seat bag...

It's a nice bike. With pedals and a seat bag full of tools, tube, patch kit, and a kickstand it still only weighed 26 lbs. On my 16 mile ride I averaged 15.7 mph which for me on an upright hybrid,...
03-30-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
Posted By RoadWearier

Geez I just asked for a few models of sporty...

Geez I just asked for a few models of sporty bikes. Turns into people arguing about components. And then an insult or two thrown my way by some guy I never even responded to whose trying to pawn...
03-29-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
Posted By veganbikes

I was not insulting you on that front I would...

I was not insulting you on that front I would wish you would realize that but your ad for the bike is great. You are truly a great salesman. I know what the components are so I see what it is but if...
03-29-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
Posted By Eric F

Lighten up, Francis.

Lighten up, Francis.
03-29-24, 07:39 AM
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Views: 415,381
Posted By DorkDisk

22lbs shoud be feasible. I built my 21" '94...

22lbs shoud be feasible.

I built my 21" '94 750 to 23lbs 5oz trying to not be heavy, not necessarily a lightweight build. 2x9, 1800g wheels, 38mm tires

Half a pound should be easy to take off....
03-28-24, 02:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
Posted By Eric F

Thousands of people on this site aren't all...

Thousands of people on this site aren't all attempting to come up with a solution for the OP. It's only the people who have seen this thread, AND have felt the motivation to try. I'd guess that...
03-28-24, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,097
Posted By shelbyfv

Pretty sure OP doesn't want your bike.

Pretty sure OP doesn't want your bike.
03-28-24, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By hokiefyd

We bought our oldest daughter a Raleigh Alysa 1...

We bought our oldest daughter a Raleigh Alysa 1 back in 2015...back when Raleigh were sold in bike shops. The Alysa is the "women's specific design" version of the Cadent. The '1' is the base model...
03-27-24, 05:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 713
Posted By RoadWearier

New to Me Bike Day Raleigh Cadent 2

Only had to drive 200 miles to get it and spend the whole day in my car but worth it! I had very little knowledge about this bike. One red flag is that they seemed to have been sold on Amazon once....
03-26-24, 03:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 827
Posted By LazyMike

Salsa

I like the Salsa 23 degree on my 2021 Trek FX4 sport.

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03-25-24, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,237
Posted By dpicare26

picked up this vintage (early to mid 90's)...

picked up this vintage (early to mid 90's) Mongoose Crossway 850. Nice Tange cromoly frame. ...
03-15-24, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,237
Posted By t2p

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03-14-24, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By justin1138

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for...

Got myself a new bike at the end of January for some extra motivation to ride more. In the last month and half I've put more miles on this bike than I rode all of last year!
...
03-13-24, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 827
Posted By veganbikes

So my current parts hybrid is running Surly...

So my current parts hybrid is running Surly Moloko bars but I think my favorites are the Koga Denham or because we are in 'Murica and Koga gave us the finger and won't sell their lovely bars here the...
03-12-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 827
Posted By Showtyme4000

I appreciate the response, I currently have bar...

I appreciate the response, I currently have bar ends on right now. Just prefer a little wider bars, as I am coming from a mountain bike.
03-04-24, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By Caliwild

Bye bye 1x, hello 2x

OK, so I was never really jiving with the 1x setup on my gravel bike (I love it on my mountain bike though), and kept wishing I had a 2x. When I found a brand new GRX silver groupset for sale at a...
03-04-24, 10:50 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,775
Posted By t2p

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02-29-24, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By prj71

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02-26-24, 11:30 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By stefan320

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02-25-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By digthemlows

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just got my 36er from Black Sheep Bikes
02-25-24, 10:54 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By axelwik

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Klein Rascal that I used for cross country racing back in the 1990s,...
02-21-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,213
Posted By hokiefyd

It's hard to beat an inkwell blue Trek from the...

It's hard to beat an inkwell blue Trek from the mid '90s!
02-19-24, 08:29 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,213
Posted By Smokinapankake

Kind of reviving an older thread but hey - more...

Kind of reviving an older thread but hey - more pics of vintage MTB’s with slick tires is okay with me!

1991 Wicked Fat Chance:
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02-19-24, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By prj71

Since you guys were of no help at all, I bought a...

Since you guys were of no help at all, I bought a Scott Addict Gravel. :D


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02-11-24, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By Noonievut

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More of an all-road than “gravel”...
02-09-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,775
Posted By Vermilion

Out among the cattails. ...

Out among the cattails.
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02-08-24, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By Ryan_M

Some assembly required!

Nearly all the bits for a new build. I'm new(ish) to mtb so hope it works out well. I'd say it's at the edge of XC, probably down country, 120/120 sus. I was considering paint for the frame but the...
02-08-24, 10:50 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,775
Posted By t2p

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02-07-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,577
Views: 393,424
Posted By Vermilion

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02-06-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By Caliwild

Stigmata

Posted here before, but here she is with new rubber and contact points...

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02-04-24, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By jonathanf2

I've accumulated way too many spare parts, so...

I've accumulated way too many spare parts, so I've opted to assemble a commuter gravel frame. Though I did have to buy some new cabling housing and an FD clamp. The rest of this build was sourced...
02-01-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,017
Posted By Ryan_M

Welp, I found at least half a reason not to go...

Welp, I found at least half a reason not to go M8120.... the rear caliper doesn't fit. It's a XC frame so they probably didn't design around 4 pot brakes but I did make an attempt at homework. The...
01-29-24, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,895,034
Posted By commo_soulja

Winter '23 project bike. Went with a wide flat...

Winter '23 project bike. Went with a wide flat bar set up with a mix of parts bin & new parts. And a little paint customization. First ride of the year on a new bike!
...
01-28-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,097
Posted By Hank McMauser

It wasn't me that posted having the red bike,...

It wasn't me that posted having the red bike, mines the later silver fade to black , but I will be upgrading this boat anchor front fork hopefully before summer is over with , here in the Florida...
01-27-24, 11:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,097
Posted By Hank McMauser

I have watched quite a few of his videos, amd...

I have watched quite a few of his videos, amd Wolftick Nation as well, and a few others.
I really like this bike, and for what my initial cost was it has been really fun upgrading it as I go....
01-27-24, 06:26 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,775
Posted By Cornchips

Did the Natimuk 'Big Sky Trail' yesterday for a...

Did the Natimuk 'Big Sky Trail' yesterday for a bit of bush bashing...
...
01-22-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,068
Posted By Polaris OBark

Cervelo itself is based in Canada, and is a name...

Cervelo itself is based in Canada, and is a name usually associated with road bikes, but at least since a few years ago they were assembling bikes in the local Santa Cruz assembly plant when I went...
01-21-24, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,068
Posted By Polaris OBark

New Mountain Bike day

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This has a GX Transmission drive train. It lists for...
01-20-24, 10:54 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,237
Posted By The Chemist

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Rebuilt my Giant FCR3500 back into a form close to its...
01-20-24, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,874,237
Posted By JustinHS777

building up a 92 Miyata Triplecross for a townie...

building up a 92 Miyata Triplecross for a townie pub bike.
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01-17-24, 09:41 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 8,566
Posted By veganbikes

The whole point of cutting out your local bike...

The whole point of cutting out your local bike shop is you are losing all the support but you are getting a initially cheaper bike. When you buy a bike that uses a lot of proprietary parts that...
01-16-24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By KCT1986

Yes, seems that the 1x12 Wide versions are not...

Yes, seems that the 1x12 Wide versions are not much wider for stay clearance, at least for the 2021 version.
01-16-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 294
Posted By KCT1986

Here is the Tech info from SRAM. This is from...

Here is the Tech info from SRAM. This is from 2021's Frame Fit Spec. Haven't checked if changes have been made after 2021.
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