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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-19, 07:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By 7tevoffun

I am using this video as well... it's a lot...

I am using this video as well... it's a lot harder to take the manual and transition to pulling the handlebars up to your chest to start the bunny hop. I'm expecting a long time to learn it personally
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-19, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By 7tevoffun

Haha I'm just asking for someone to take the...

Haha I'm just asking for someone to take the video and post in on YouTube if I do that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-23-19, 12:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By 7tevoffun

I did take the saddle out for an hour when i was...

I did take the saddle out for an hour when i was attempting to learn to manual; i more just wanted to find a more permanent solution for when i'm out riding around and want to bunnyhop/manual (don't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-23-19, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,256
Posted By 7tevoffun

Learning to manual and eventually American Bunnyhop

Hi all,

I have a trek marlin 6 (2020) and I'm attempting to learn how to manual and american bunnyhop, but I'm noticing that the seatpost doesn't drop low enough to make it comfortable for me to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-19, 03:26 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I rode the bike before taking it home, but I had...

I rode the bike before taking it home, but I had no idea how the brakes should feel because it's the first time I had disc brakes on a bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-19, 06:53 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I took it in to the local trek shop and they said...

I took it in to the local trek shop and they said it was indeed bent. They trued it and I reinstalled it tonight but sadly the brake still rubs, so I am taking it in this weekend to see if the rotor...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-19, 03:18 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I absolutely think you'd be right. The only thing...

I absolutely think you'd be right. The only thing I was thinking is that when the guy was removing the front wheel he might have somehow bent the rim?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-29-19, 07:58 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

So I picked up the bike yesterday, rode it around...

So I picked up the bike yesterday, rode it around and it felt good.

The guy took off the front tire so I could fit in my car (didn't have time to put on the bike rack) and when I reassembled it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-19, 07:29 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I searched exhaustively to find exactly what you...

I searched exhaustively to find exactly what you were mentioning, however I had no luck. :(
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

thanks to everyone for all the input. In...

thanks to everyone for all the input.

In the end I am going with a 2020 Trek Marlin 6 - the local store gave me 75 off the list price so I'm getting it for 575. The front fork has a remote LO...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-20-19, 05:34 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I like this reply, a lot. Thanks. :)

I like this reply, a lot. Thanks. :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 01:21 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I definitely won't be hitting the trails super...

I definitely won't be hitting the trails super hard; i'm looking for something that I can use to cut my teeth on trail riding - if I fall in love with the sport, then I will happily save up and spend...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 12:32 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I appreciate your candor, but I'm also receiving...

I appreciate your candor, but I'm also receiving a lot of good advice from others on this site regarding what I should be looking for and what I should expect to get so regardless of whether or not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 12:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

That's a good looking bike. I just searched...

That's a good looking bike.

I just searched facebook marketplace around where I live and there's jack squat. :( le sigh.

I'm also leery of purchasing things on facebook marketplace...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 11:21 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I'd like to appeal to everyone's expertise here: ...

I'd like to appeal to everyone's expertise here:

the 2017 rockhopper expert has some decent specs, however, I don't know how upgradeable it is given it's 3 years old, roughly. Can anyone comment...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I test rode a Marlin 7 last Friday and if it...

I test rode a Marlin 7 last Friday and if it weren't for my lack of available funds (thanks higher education loans!) and the incredibly condescending Trek Store manager, I would have picked it up. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 10:42 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Is it a Talon 1, 2, 3?

Is it a Talon 1, 2, 3?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Yeah, it is. I'm looking on bicycle bluebook...

Yeah, it is.

I'm looking on bicycle bluebook currently and there's a 2017 rockhopper for a reasonable price - I might pull the trigger if my wife gives me the green light.

I know the warranty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-18-19, 05:37 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Cool, thanks! Btw, how do you like your Talon...

Cool, thanks! Btw, how do you like your Talon 29er?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-19, 09:47 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I knew this was going to be...

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. I knew this was going to be the case. Guess I have to sell my kidneys for a nice bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-19, 06:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

That's definitely a good idea. Any suggestions on...

That's definitely a good idea. Any suggestions on good rigid bikes? All my experience is from 15 years ago. Haha
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I really want bang for my buck, but I also don't...

I really want bang for my buck, but I also don't want to rely on my small amount of experience to build the bike correctly. Also, the inability to take the bike to the shop where it was bought is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-16-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

For me I want some aggressive frame geometry and...

For me I want some aggressive frame geometry and disc brakes and as far as I can tell the quicks don't have disc brakes and the geometry isn't what I'm necessarily looking for.

Of course I'm not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

So I stumbled across bikes direct and the Gravity...

So I stumbled across bikes direct and the Gravity brand...it seems a little too good to be true in terms of bang for your buck. What is everyone's opinion on the dealer and the Gravity brand?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-19, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,660
Posted By 7tevoffun

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/mvimg_20190831_175419_0a8ddb895cc3beaba866be9a91e62152a7526ec1.jpg

1988 sm500

I know I haven't gotten around to removing the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-19, 06:31 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I forgot about Marin...I had one a while ago and...

I forgot about Marin...I had one a while ago and I really liked it, but I'm not sure what their quality is like now. All the reviews I find online seem somewhat canned. Anyone here own one and care...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-09-19, 06:36 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Thanks for your take, I appreciate it!

Thanks for your take, I appreciate it!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I mean I'll ride a poop colored bike if it's a...

I mean I'll ride a poop colored bike if it's a great buy; poop color < good deal.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-19, 08:57 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I really appreciate all these replies everyone....

I really appreciate all these replies everyone. Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-19, 04:29 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Also, I've heard good things about REIs in house...

Also, I've heard good things about REIs in house co-op brand. Can anyone comment on them?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I have had terrible experience with Treks. Does...

I have had terrible experience with Treks. Does anyone have first hand experience with that trek?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

I'm good with either wheel size. I'm around 6...

I'm good with either wheel size. I'm around 6 foot 1 if that helps any recommendations.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-19, 07:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 16,590
Posted By 7tevoffun

Best Hardtail for Under 500 bucks?

Hi all,

Brand new to the forum - I posted a question about value of an old Cannondale mountainbike a few days ago, so not a total newbie. :)

I am in the market for a good introductory hardtail...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,595
Posted By 7tevoffun

Awesome. Thanks for all the replies and...

Awesome. Thanks for all the replies and information everyone!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-19, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,595
Posted By 7tevoffun

Ok, thanks for the reply!

Ok, thanks for the reply!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-31-19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,595
Posted By 7tevoffun

1988 Cannondale mountain bike SM600

Hi all!

I am hoping the collective expertise of everyone can help give me an idea of what my old Cannondale is worth. I believe it is an SM600 by the Suntour gear set.

The serial number is...
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