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I will explain something else. In Australia, most of my bikes were rescued from the trash, and were free. Most needed some repairs. In some cases I swapped parts with others. Most were less expensive bikes when new. I normally only get mountain bikes, because of my weight.
I ride rough trails, and have broken some back wheels. But it often takes at least 2 years of rough trails before spokes begin to break.
So if you get an ideal bike, good. But if you come across something really cheap, maybe get that to begin with, and keep looking for a more ideal bike.
Some things will become clearer when you get out riding, that you may not have thought about yet.
Keep in mind the bike size, in relation to your height. I modify bikes to suit my height, but you don't want to put too much time and effort modifying a bike that is not really suitable.
I ride rough trails, and have broken some back wheels. But it often takes at least 2 years of rough trails before spokes begin to break.
So if you get an ideal bike, good. But if you come across something really cheap, maybe get that to begin with, and keep looking for a more ideal bike.
Some things will become clearer when you get out riding, that you may not have thought about yet.
Keep in mind the bike size, in relation to your height. I modify bikes to suit my height, but you don't want to put too much time and effort modifying a bike that is not really suitable.
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Hi guys,
What do you think about this bike ? 1990 RaleighRaleigh18 speed
Is this a good frame for me ? What should i upgrade ?
Wheels, pedals, etc and what kind of gear.
Thank you guys!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/858817148006389/?ref=facebook_story_share
What do you think about this bike ? 1990 RaleighRaleigh18 speed
Is this a good frame for me ? What should i upgrade ?
Wheels, pedals, etc and what kind of gear.
Thank you guys!
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/858817148006389/?ref=facebook_story_share
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Don’t do anything other then make sure the brakes work. Ride it then ride it again. Lose some weight. Eventually you
might want something else.
might want something else.
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The Raleigh and CCM are lower end bikes. Look for models with parts that say Deore. This is Shimano's mid range group and all are good.
Deore
Deore LX
Deore DX
Deore XT
XTR <-- These will be expensive if you find a bike with this groupset.
Deore
Deore LX
Deore DX
Deore XT
XTR <-- These will be expensive if you find a bike with this groupset.
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Unless the forks are newish, you will need to factor in $125-$150 to replace with a rigid steel fork like a Surly. Keep looking.
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The Northrock is my favorite option, but also the most expensive. Maybe offer less and try to negotiate? Make sure it is your size!
The hardrock frame is too expensive and you don't have the missing parts or knowledge yet to do the work yourself.
The rockhopper frame is a good option, but the fork may not be good. I'd plan a rigid replacement as CAT7RDR mentioned. The price is expensive for what I am use to, but I am not in Canada or use to pre covid prices.
The hardrock frame is too expensive and you don't have the missing parts or knowledge yet to do the work yourself.
The rockhopper frame is a good option, but the fork may not be good. I'd plan a rigid replacement as CAT7RDR mentioned. The price is expensive for what I am use to, but I am not in Canada or use to pre covid prices.
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You did not list the price, but if the Trek 700 is cheap, buy and ride. The front brake may need adjustment at the very least.
If you get into the sport, you will learn what you want in a bicycle from riding the 700 and plan for bike 2. Rarely do people get the first bike right which leads to +1.
If you get into the sport, you will learn what you want in a bicycle from riding the 700 and plan for bike 2. Rarely do people get the first bike right which leads to +1.
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I am amazed by the prices people pay in America. Most of my bikes in Australia were rescued from the trash - free.
Here are examples of bikes for sale in Australia now:
This one is AU$50
This one is AU$85
This one is AU$450.
With most bikes, you could negotiate and get a better deal.
I know you are not in Australia, but are bike really as expensive as people are saying in America? Or do you consider the bikes shown here to be not good enough?
These are just a few examples, I found in a few minutes. If you looked longer, you could find better deals.
Unless you get quite a large frame, you may need a longer seat post, and to raise the handlebars, on the bike you get.
If anyone does not believe me, see gumtree dot com dot au.
Here are examples of bikes for sale in Australia now:
This one is AU$50
This one is AU$85
This one is AU$450.
With most bikes, you could negotiate and get a better deal.
I know you are not in Australia, but are bike really as expensive as people are saying in America? Or do you consider the bikes shown here to be not good enough?
These are just a few examples, I found in a few minutes. If you looked longer, you could find better deals.
Unless you get quite a large frame, you may need a longer seat post, and to raise the handlebars, on the bike you get.
If anyone does not believe me, see gumtree dot com dot au.
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I would not get any bike with thin tires, like the trek, with your weight. You will have too many pinch flats. You will also kink the rims when you hit bumps. You need mountain bike tires or wider.
Pressure is measured in pounds per square inch. The more square inches you have, the less pounds pressure you need.
Pressure is measured in pounds per square inch. The more square inches you have, the less pounds pressure you need.
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You guys are great ! I'm in Montreal Canada (east coast).
i started looking and found a lot of 1990s MTB on facebook marketplace.
Ranging from 150 to 250$ which I think is very reasonable. I'm going to try to make post post so I can share links and pictures.
I'm really happy with everyones feedback especially the tip of "staying away fro suspensions" since it's a sales gimmick. It's tough because I find those big suspensions so beautiful.
Another off the rack bike was the "Mongoose Malus" 7 speed fat bike any thoughts on that? (Alot of videos about up grades to it to make it better)
I was hoping to put under 1000$ on this bike and mainly use it in National parks here to lose weight and get my heart rate up.
thanks again guys really appreciate everyones help!
i started looking and found a lot of 1990s MTB on facebook marketplace.
Ranging from 150 to 250$ which I think is very reasonable. I'm going to try to make post post so I can share links and pictures.
I'm really happy with everyones feedback especially the tip of "staying away fro suspensions" since it's a sales gimmick. It's tough because I find those big suspensions so beautiful.
Another off the rack bike was the "Mongoose Malus" 7 speed fat bike any thoughts on that? (Alot of videos about up grades to it to make it better)
I was hoping to put under 1000$ on this bike and mainly use it in National parks here to lose weight and get my heart rate up.
thanks again guys really appreciate everyones help!
so far the northrock looks like the best or complete rock hopper just plan on a new fork.
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I would not get any bike with thin tires, like the trek, with your weight. You will have too many pinch flats. You will also kink the rims when you hit bumps. You need mountain bike tires or wider.
Pressure is measured in pounds per square inch. The more square inches you have, the less pounds pressure you need.
Pressure is measured in pounds per square inch. The more square inches you have, the less pounds pressure you need.
A mountain bike is in the middle. You need a lot more pressure than a fat bike. Because the tires are larger than the thin tires, they are less likely to squash all the way to the rim.
Some people here are not thinking about your weight, or they're assuming you will always ride on smooth surfaces, and never hit a bump.
Of course, as soon as you start that good diet, and regular exercise, you should begin lose weight. So bikes should not break as much.
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I am amazed by the prices people pay in America. Most of my bikes in Australia were rescued from the trash - free.
With most bikes, you could negotiate and get a better deal.
I know you are not in Australia, but are bike really as expensive as people are saying in America? Or do you consider the bikes shown here to be not good enough?
These are just a few examples, I found in a few minutes. If you looked longer, you could find better deals.
Unless you get quite a large frame, you may need a longer seat post, and to raise the handlebars, on the bike you get.
If anyone does not believe me, see gumtree dot com dot au.
With most bikes, you could negotiate and get a better deal.
I know you are not in Australia, but are bike really as expensive as people are saying in America? Or do you consider the bikes shown here to be not good enough?
These are just a few examples, I found in a few minutes. If you looked longer, you could find better deals.
Unless you get quite a large frame, you may need a longer seat post, and to raise the handlebars, on the bike you get.
If anyone does not believe me, see gumtree dot com dot au.