Purchased my bike after 15 years!
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Purchased my bike after 15 years!
Hey everyone. This is my newest bike purchase in 15 years. My 1st bike was when I was around 6 years old and it was a RoadMaster bike. After that, I have a fantastic blue Mongoose BMX style bike (which I dearly loved and miss!). I hit the age of driving and never rode a bike since. Bummer, truly. A few days ago, I bought my Trek Verve 2 Disc Lowstep bike. The salesman showed me the bike. I rode it around and fell in love with it! Now, here I am!
I am looking to find some upgrades that I can do to the bike. I added a kickstand, water bottle holder and upgraded the seat. Does anyone have recommendations for a 2" hitch mount rack for my Toyota 4Runner? I have no idea of what i am looking for, so I am for your expertise!
Apparently, I can't upload a picture of my bike until I'm 10 posts in. I'll get there soon enough!
I am looking to find some upgrades that I can do to the bike. I added a kickstand, water bottle holder and upgraded the seat. Does anyone have recommendations for a 2" hitch mount rack for my Toyota 4Runner? I have no idea of what i am looking for, so I am for your expertise!
Apparently, I can't upload a picture of my bike until I'm 10 posts in. I'll get there soon enough!
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Bright Lights for Day and Night Safety
Made this from a $39 Harbor Freight rack that was on Sale.
Made this from a $39 Harbor Freight rack that was on Sale.
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Welcome to Bike Forums! Say hello to some new members here in Introductions to help reach your 10. Also, visit the General Cycling forum to inquire about a hitch rack.
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Thank you 10 Wheels and BillyD! I ordered front and rear lights and a few other small things!
In terms of the rack, I'd rather play it safe and buy a well made one. I posted in the General Cycling forum. Much appreciated!
In terms of the rack, I'd rather play it safe and buy a well made one. I posted in the General Cycling forum. Much appreciated!
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OK... So what did you buy?
Oh... And don't forget the streamers...
By the way... Not kidding, went on a local group ride for the 4th of July few years ago. We attached Red White and Blue streamers to our bikes. It was fun, fun, FUN.
Oh... And don't forget the streamers...
By the way... Not kidding, went on a local group ride for the 4th of July few years ago. We attached Red White and Blue streamers to our bikes. It was fun, fun, FUN.
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Front Light: Nite Ize - Radiant 750 Rechargeable Bike Light
Rear Light: MapleSeeker Bike Tail Light, Rear Bike Light (Rebranded of a different company. Forgot the name)
Speaker to mount on the Handle Bar: TRIBIT - StormBox BTS10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Specialized Air Tool Switch Comp Pump
Specialized Gloves
Specialized Helmet
I talked to one of my friends that lives in Spain and who is an avid cyclist, so he gave me a few pointers. Still figuring out what other things I'd need but that bike rack is what I'd like. I'll learn more as I begin to ride my bike more and more.
Rear Light: MapleSeeker Bike Tail Light, Rear Bike Light (Rebranded of a different company. Forgot the name)
Speaker to mount on the Handle Bar: TRIBIT - StormBox BTS10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Specialized Air Tool Switch Comp Pump
Specialized Gloves
Specialized Helmet
I talked to one of my friends that lives in Spain and who is an avid cyclist, so he gave me a few pointers. Still figuring out what other things I'd need but that bike rack is what I'd like. I'll learn more as I begin to ride my bike more and more.
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I too quit riding when I started driving... Though i did snap a pedal off my bike on my last ride home before my 16th birthday... Started riding again years later and now I have too many bikes at least according to the misses.
I use an Allen 3 bike rack I picked up from Walmart.
I use an Allen 3 bike rack I picked up from Walmart.
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Hello and welcome! My 2Cents... Check into Ergonomic Grips... What an excellent investment IMO. Also, if it's a traditional bike rack you're likely to need an adapter for your frame due to design... Search "Top Tube Crossbar" and you'll understand immediately. (Too new to post a pic for you.) Take care and ride safe.