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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-04-21, 05:35 PM

Replies: 78

Does anyone carry bikes on a sports car?

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Posted By opusbike

Maybe a folding bike with 2.25" tires is the...

Maybe a folding bike with 2.25" tires is the solution. Has anyone used a folding bike such as Zizzo Urbano as a cross country bike or even as a "light" trail bike?

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-04-21, 05:27 PM

Replies: 12

Why 3 x 7 to 1 x 7/8/9/etc? Why not 3 x 7 to 3 x 1?

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Posted By opusbike

Why 3 x 7 to 1 x 7/8/9/etc? Why not 3 x 7 to 3 x 1?

In mountain biking, the 1 x 8/9/etc is becoming more popular. I am wondering why I haven't heard of anyone going to 3 x 1 (3 speed in front, one in rear). Can this be done? When I go biking with...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

05-04-21, 05:21 PM

Replies: 23

Worth repairing or not - Nishiki Pueblo

Views: 10,075

Posted By opusbike

Thank you for all the helpful replies. I have...

Thank you for all the helpful replies. I have decided to get REI to fix the tire since it is free labor. Then, I am going to fix or do adjustments the rest myself. I figured it will be a good...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-27-21, 07:37 AM

Replies: 23

Worth repairing or not - Nishiki Pueblo

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Posted By opusbike

That is an excellent way of looking at it. I...

That is an excellent way of looking at it. I won't pay $130 for this "fixed used one". I am thinking to use this as a "beater" gravel bike. I have another bike, Zizzo Liberte folding bike, to ride...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-26-21, 03:00 PM

Replies: 23

Worth repairing or not - Nishiki Pueblo

Views: 10,075

Posted By opusbike

Thanks for all the inputs. Three things came to...

Thanks for all the inputs. Three things came to mind:
- repair cost close to half the price of new one
- but, after repair I will have a bike that is good
- rear wheel bearing is the unknown

I...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-26-21, 02:23 PM

Replies: 23

Worth repairing or not - Nishiki Pueblo

Views: 10,075

Posted By opusbike

As far as I can remember, these are the items...

As far as I can remember, these are the items that needed changing/repair/adjustment.
- 2 new tires at $40 in total (labor is free)
- chain replacement as it is showing rust
- cable replacement...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

04-26-21, 01:19 PM

Replies: 23

Worth repairing or not - Nishiki Pueblo

Views: 10,075

Posted By opusbike

Worth repairing or not - Nishiki Pueblo

I have a Nishiki Pueblo $280 hardtail mountain bike at Dicks Sporting Goods. It had a flat tire. I took it to REI and asked about replacement tire. The person there checked it out, and said it...

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