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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-21, 10:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By squirtdad

great..... once you ride you need to report and...

great..... once you ride you need to report and provide pic... it is the law :)

also good time to learn about maintaining the bike this is a good place to start...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By MRT2

A diamond frame refers to a bike with a top tube....

A diamond frame refers to a bike with a top tube. The reason women's bikes traditionally didn't have a top tube is because back when women wore dresses and skirts all the time, the top tube got in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-21, 09:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By squirtdad

this is what is see on oahu craigslist the that...

this is what is see on oahu craigslist the that look like might work

This Giant is my my favorite of the bunch pretty well equipped including fenders and rack good brand Giant Cypress Comfort...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-21, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By squirtdad

let me second this idea...... there can be some...

let me second this idea...... there can be some great deals out there.

Known what you are doing helps.... really just about any bike that has a lower top tube will meet your needs. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By Ironfish653

sha90 do you just want a step-through frame, or...

sha90 do you just want a step-through frame, or do you have a mobility issue that would keep you from using a conventional diamond-frame bike? As it's been mentioned before, the big brands like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-21, 07:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By alcjphil

Better quality bikes are sold in several frame...

Better quality bikes are sold in several frame sizes. The smaller frames have top tubes that are lower
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By SkinGriz

Do you want a step through frame? I think a lot...

Do you want a step through frame? I think a lot of “women’s” frames are kind of the worst of both worlds in that you can’t step through, but aren’t as light weight as a men’s frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 06:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By HillRider

In the mid-1990's I purchases two 17" Trek 730...

In the mid-1990's I purchases two 17" Trek 730 Hybrid bikes for my daughter and daughter-in-law. Both of them are about 5'-nothing and the bikes fit them very well. Trek made those bikes down to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 05:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By base2

You really are going to be sorry if you actually...

You really are going to be sorry if you actually intend to use a Big Box bike regularly for any sort of bicycle related activity.

I don't intend to be mean or holier-than-thou or anything like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By squirtdad

What is your riding goal.....many people buy a...

What is your riding goal.....many people buy a bike and then out grow it.

these my not be in your budget but could be some ideas
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By willmarksni

I just wanted to say that I love my old Trek 800....

I just wanted to say that I love my old Trek 800. Sure I do have nicer bikes but I think the Trek will outlast me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By dsbrantjr

The Bike Police will not give you a ticket for...

The Bike Police will not give you a ticket for riding a man's bike; if you find one which fits you get it and ride it. .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By Crankycrank

If you are set on going through Walmart they have...

If you are set on going through Walmart they have a few multi-speed "cruisers" available. What's your spending limit? There are some for under $130 that would be cheaper than converting a $70 kids...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 01:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By MRT2

When my son was maybe 9 years old, I went this...

When my son was maybe 9 years old, I went this route instead of buying him a kids bike with 24" wheels. I knew when I bought the bike that it probably wouldn't fit him for long, and it didn't as he...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By Iride01

I bought Walmart, Target and other cheapo bikes...

I bought Walmart, Target and other cheapo bikes for my kids when they were growing up. I never had an issue with them. Cheap price yes. Cheap built.... maybe, kind of, sort of, but not to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By cpach

I would recommend against this. The shop labor...

I would recommend against this. The shop labor costs to do this would probably eclipse the cost of the (kinda crappy) bike, and there are still major component shortages so it's possible your shop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,365
Posted By MRT2

It isn't that the parts cannot be repaired, but...

It isn't that the parts cannot be repaired, but rather, that the quality is so poor that it just doesn't make sense to put money into such a cheap bike.
Look for something like an old Trek 800 or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 06:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By Gresp15C

I think the issue is that a helmet is not just a...

I think the issue is that a helmet is not just a cushion. It has to deflect, absorb, or spread out the impact. It has to be wearable with minimal discomfort, and last a reasonably long time. Now, an...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 06:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By RiceAWay

Perhaps we should note that the rate of...

Perhaps we should note that the rate of pedestrian deaths is far above that for cyclists. They have argued that this is because there are so many pedestrians vs. cyclists but I don't know if I would...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By veganbikes

Not all are Bell and Wally-mart Bell and bike...

Not all are Bell and Wally-mart Bell and bike shop Bell are of a different quality level. However yes Bell makes fine helmets.

My dislike for Wally-mart is vast but mostly has to do with massive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 06:21 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By Iride01

Were does all the hate for Walmart come? Their...

Were does all the hate for Walmart come? Their helmets are usually Bell, which scores high on Virginia Tech's list. https://helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html

I know a lot of people...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 06:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By veganbikes

The difference in helmets is the Wally-Mart...

The difference in helmets is the Wally-Mart version is likely built as cheaply as possible to barely pass CSPC standards while nicer helmets will have some R&D behind them to make them safer. My...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 06:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By 79pmooney

Two comments here. 1) There is a feature that...

Two comments here. 1) There is a feature that could make helmets significant;y better that is not addressed by the CPSC standard. Slippage to minimize head rotation as exemplified by MIPS but there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 05:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By badger1

Absolutely! That said, the op should be looking...

Absolutely! That said, the op should be looking at the wonderful, beautiful, technologically-advanced Hodvig. Dunno if it still exists (doubtful), but the concept suits.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 05:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By indyfabz

https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/976893-...

https://www.bikeforums.net/advocacy-safety/976893-helmet-thread-2-a.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 04:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By RiceAWay

I am unfamiliar with Walmart helmets but any...

I am unfamiliar with Walmart helmets but any helmet that meets the CPSC helmet standard is equally good or rather not good. Initially helmets were designed to allow you to fall 2 meters without...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 04:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By dabac

Pretty much all helmets are tested to the same...

Pretty much all helmets are tested to the same standards. Which means all helmets that pass testing provide AT LEAST a set amount of minimum protection.
Data on how much more protection than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By GlennR

Just wrap your head with bubble wrap. BTW......

Just wrap your head with bubble wrap.

BTW... i'm joking.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-06-21, 04:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,859
Posted By Iride01

Bicycle helmets sold in the USA have to meet...

Bicycle helmets sold in the USA have to meet specs of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. They are pretty decent. The only question will be how much more safety do you want and are willing to pay...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-28-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By Matthew913

Lectric has comparatively inexpensive ebikes for...

Lectric has comparatively inexpensive ebikes for about 899,00. They are a lot of fun and the reviews are pretty good.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-09-20, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By veganbikes

You go to your local shop you will likely find...

You go to your local shop you will likely find something of quality (or at least way better quality than Wallymart), you won't want to downgrade to a Wallymart bike which is a good thing. You will be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-07-20, 11:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By 2old

Doubt your LBS will have anything resembling a...

Doubt your LBS will have anything resembling a Wally bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-07-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By Pop N Wood

Just wondering if this is still true in the days...

Just wondering if this is still true in the days of the covid?
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-06-20, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By chas58

Depends on the attitude of your local shop, but...

Depends on the attitude of your local shop, but most of them will be/should be happy to help you and have a set rate for this. I'd get it, ride it for a month, and then have them do an extensive...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-05-20, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By 2old

Depending on how much your LBS charges, you might...

Depending on how much your LBS charges, you might consider putting it together yourself especially since YouTube can be a lot of help for most operations (and as DW mentions, probably not much to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-05-20, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,804
Posted By Doc_Wui

Many of the ebikes sold on Walmarts website are...

Many of the ebikes sold on Walmarts website are sold/assembled by third parties.I suspect most were assmbled in China, boxed there, and may leave a few components like pedals, seat. and possibly the...
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