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08-05-22, 01:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,131
Posted By carlosponti

I have the NX and its fine for me. I do know the...

I have the NX and its fine for me. I do know the SX has a completely plastic body for the mechanical parts and flexes under load. Its a terrible shifter no matter what brand anyone prefers.
03-10-22, 02:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,086
Posted By carlosponti

ok so this should be your first clue that maybe...

ok so this should be your first clue that maybe you shouldn't be there. I'd suggest getting together with a mtb advocacy group to make the illegal trails not illegal instead of being angry at...
03-02-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,939
Posted By carlosponti

I have a Giro Fixture seems like MTB specific...

I have a Giro Fixture seems like MTB specific helmets have larger vent holes for more air to get to your head. I've ridden both seemed like a regular roadie helmet got hotter specially when moving...
01-13-22, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,289
Posted By carlosponti

32t front and 11 to 50 12 speed in the rear

32t front and 11 to 50 12 speed in the rear
01-04-22, 09:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,892
Posted By carlosponti

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20210502_143124983_ee9241c7dc0ce73e7e6518092733db7ded3f613a.jpg
2019 Fezzari Abajo Peak
11-15-21, 12:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By carlosponti

Best place to start is to talk to a local bike...

Best place to start is to talk to a local bike shop learn some of the terminology when it comes to bikes geometry and such. I looked around for a while. I found a video on youtube they did a review...
11-10-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By carlosponti

standard? :P ...

standard? :P
https://imgflip.com/s/meme/Confused-Gandalf.jpg
09-10-21, 12:14 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,660
Posted By carlosponti

Been a while since I flatted last and that was on...

Been a while since I flatted last and that was on tubes.
07-30-21, 08:41 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,641
Posted By carlosponti

OP look into Kev Central on youtube(he does a lot...

OP look into Kev Central on youtube(he does a lot of budget builds) there are plenty of cheaper options for 1x10. technically you can do it but it takes ditching the crankset and getting a whole new...
05-25-21, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,993
Posted By carlosponti

before I went and bought a new bike I was looking...

before I went and bought a new bike I was looking around at forks. the Rockshox Recon is a pretty decent fork and in your budget range.
04-08-21, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,892
Posted By carlosponti

measure the rear dropout make sure its a 135mm...

measure the rear dropout make sure its a 135mm but they make prebuilt wheels for not a lot of money you can swap out for...
04-07-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,892
Posted By carlosponti

I found this not sure if the poster is sure its a...

I found this not sure if the poster is sure its a 1994 or just thinks it is but it looks like yours
1994 Specialized Hardrock Sport (https://flic.kr/p/byf9yV)

I also found a 1994 catalog that had...
04-06-21, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,892
Posted By carlosponti

based on some google searches looks like a 1994...

based on some google searches looks like a 1994 model.
03-22-21, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 858
Posted By carlosponti

that particular bike is a cheaply made steel...

that particular bike is a cheaply made steel frame bike with integrated derailleur hanger. it has cheap components added on to it. maybe for riding around your neighborhood its ok but don't plan on...
03-08-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,702
Posted By carlosponti

ive been running raceface chesters 40 to 50 for a...

ive been running raceface chesters 40 to 50 for a pair.
03-05-21, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,876
Posted By carlosponti

there is a lot of context you left out, what...

there is a lot of context you left out, what tires? what year is the bike? I converted a fuji nevada wheels to tubeless however it meant switching tires. Tires should be tubeless ready before going...
03-01-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By carlosponti

Chris King hubs like other higher end hubs have...

Chris King hubs like other higher end hubs have higher engagement. entry level hubs will have three pawls with a certain amount of degrees of engagement which is mostly ok but if you are climbing and...
01-29-21, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,502
Posted By carlosponti

i have a set on my entry level hard tail not had...

i have a set on my entry level hard tail not had any problems yet and ive had them over a year. i used to ride them on trails but now they mostly get ridden on roads and around the neighborhood since...
01-15-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,745
Posted By carlosponti

I will say one thing about a lot of these chinese...

I will say one thing about a lot of these chinese made frames sold over the internet is that they usually are made from older generation bike geometries. they may use old large branded bike designs...
12-29-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,457
Posted By carlosponti

do you still have the cannondale M500? thats a...

do you still have the cannondale M500? thats a mountain bike you know? ride what you got until you can afford more.
12-14-20, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,350
Posted By carlosponti

have you adjusted the b tension screw? might just...

have you adjusted the b tension screw? might just need adjusted to move the top cog out form the cassette. the box derailleur is going to be fitted to the cassette you are using most likely. b...
11-03-20, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,440
Posted By carlosponti

The shock is old enough now that it's really not...

The shock is old enough now that it's really not serviceable according to the searches I was able to do.(partly because parts are not available for the nitrogen aircan) You can get a replacement...
10-26-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,208
Posted By carlosponti

are you set on getting a trek if not...

are you set on getting a trek if not https://www.fezzari.com/cross-country/wasatch-peak-comp-27-5-plus

I have one of their bikes(abajo peak) I really love mine.
09-09-20, 01:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,315
Posted By carlosponti

airplane :P

airplane :P
06-27-20, 07:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,532
Posted By carlosponti

this isn't always true. there are instances where...

this isn't always true. there are instances where fatigue or bad welds can fail without much warning.
06-09-20, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By carlosponti

why do you have to sell one? I'd keep both but...

why do you have to sell one? I'd keep both but thats just me. But if I had to choose Id choose the newer of the two. its geometry is probably better than the older haro.
05-13-20, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By carlosponti

a cursory look only yielded more 620 mm bars it...

a cursory look only yielded more 620 mm bars it might be that you can change the stem to a 31.8mm bar and have more options for wider bars. it seems like the stem that comes on your bike also has a...
04-25-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,665
Posted By carlosponti

reeb bikes https://reebcycles.com/

reeb bikes
https://reebcycles.com/
04-21-20, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By carlosponti

"57-559" this is the actual measurement the tire...

"57-559" this is the actual measurement the tire company uses to reference the size. make sure those numbers are the same between old and new tires. in particular the width of the tire is the 57...
04-04-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,308
Posted By carlosponti

where in AZ are you? arizona has some gnarly...

where in AZ are you? arizona has some gnarly trails in some parts. 2500 can get you a nice trail bike. for gnarly trails id get a full suspension with a trail bike configuration.
03-29-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,257
Posted By carlosponti

out of the two i'd probably like the fezzari...

out of the two i'd probably like the fezzari better because it has boost hub spacing 1x drivetrain. the trek isnt a bad bike but has older specs for those two things. full disclosure i have a fezzari...
03-11-20, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,344
Posted By carlosponti

I have the abajo peak its a great bike. I found...

I have the abajo peak its a great bike. I found out about it on a review from a youtube channel that reviewed 7 bikes in the range. mine in that range was the best for the money. the 2019 stance was...
03-07-20, 09:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,923
Posted By carlosponti

I just started using a dropper post as well. Most...

I just started using a dropper post as well. Most situations it's not really necessary but when you do drops downhills and jumps its just better to have the seat out of the way. It's not intuitive...
03-05-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,905
Posted By carlosponti

go with your gut all are equal and just pick one.

go with your gut all are equal and just pick one.
03-03-20, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,349
Posted By carlosponti

did you really revive an old thread?

did you really revive an old thread?
03-03-20, 09:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,113
Posted By carlosponti

I had a bike I put in wide tires on did fine in...

I had a bike I put in wide tires on did fine in the frame where I ran into problems was the front derailleur rubbing in the lowest gear.
03-02-20, 08:20 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 10,905
Posted By carlosponti

most of the bikes in that list are in the 500 to...

most of the bikes in that list are in the 500 to 1000 range.
02-28-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,804
Posted By carlosponti

shimano isnt going to be easy to find pre-owned....

shimano isnt going to be easy to find pre-owned. it only just came out recently. 11 speed is going to be easier to find because people are swapping over to 12 speed. you could very easily get away...
02-27-20, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 788
Posted By carlosponti

best mountain bikes under 1000...

best mountain bikes under 1000 (https://reviews.mtbr.com/best-mountain-bikes-under-1000)


the question you pose is a rather open ended question it begets more questions.
02-27-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,804
Posted By carlosponti

this might sound like a dumb question but have...

this might sound like a dumb question but have you checked your derailleur hanger to make sure its straight? I will say since the NX vs GX uses a different shifter and derailleur it might be why I've...
02-27-20, 09:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,804
Posted By carlosponti

I have NX I am curious whats wrong with your GX?...

I have NX I am curious whats wrong with your GX? I keep hearing this but not much more detail beyond that they just don't like it. I've only got a few dozen rides on mine I'd like to know more about...
02-27-20, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,477
Posted By carlosponti

I found a vintage cannondale site and all I could...

I found a vintage cannondale site and all I could surmise was that it is a mid 90's Cad3 Delta V or super V something. they made a standard mtb frame with the front monoshock and this thing at the...
02-27-20, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By carlosponti

I went through the same thing. Strava wasnt...

I went through the same thing. Strava wasnt getting accurate mileage so i started running map my ride at the same time and was fine for a while. map my ride started not accurately recording and now i...
02-08-20, 12:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,290
Posted By carlosponti

maybe you need better friends? I ride with a...

maybe you need better friends? I ride with a pretty diverse group im a non religious beer drinking vegetarian not all I ride with are and guess what they are ok with it. So am I. I don't pressure...
02-08-20, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,274
Posted By carlosponti

what are you doing exactly upgrading a fork? what...

what are you doing exactly upgrading a fork? what do you have now bike and fork?
02-08-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By carlosponti

this is good video on what you would want to look...

this is good video on what you would want to look for at a minimum. when you start out you arent going to be riding very difficult or rugged trails the video will get you started. when you get better...
02-03-20, 08:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By carlosponti

also might say what shock you have.

also might say what shock you have.
01-31-20, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,883
Posted By carlosponti

those would probably do just fine.

those would probably do just fine.
01-30-20, 08:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,227
Posted By carlosponti

Two bikes I would love to own if I had room would...

Two bikes I would love to own if I had room would be the specialized stumpjumper from the early 90s and a early Joe Breezer.
01-30-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,883
Posted By carlosponti

there are loads of tires out there but you will...

there are loads of tires out there but you will want something with faster rolling tire profile something like these ...
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