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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-22, 06:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By Hobbit712

I had my mind set on a Polygon Siskiu T8. I...

I had my mind set on a Polygon Siskiu T8. I couldn't find a bad review. But they have been out of stock for a while now. I added myself to the notify list for when they returned to stock but I had no...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-22, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,219
Posted By Hobbit712

I am contemplating adding a full suspension to my...

I am contemplating adding a full suspension to my stable. I have been on a steel hardtail since I got into MTB two years ago. I have rented a few on vacations in different parts of the country but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-21, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
Posted By Hobbit712

It was a gift and was a last minute purchase...

It was a gift and was a last minute purchase before leaving on vacation the next morning. New ones if you can find them are $669. With an upgraded crank, new seat, new grips and a slightly upgraded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
Posted By Hobbit712

Iride01 and travbikeman...thank you for the...

Iride01 and travbikeman...thank you for the responses

The original owner gave me the old crank but it was supposedly a non sealed unit. The new one is a sealed bottom bracket. I am willing to put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-20, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,640
Posted By Hobbit712

Trek Marlin 6 from 2x8 to 1x8

Greetings to the hive mind of this section. ;)

I was looking for a bike to get my daughters into mountain bike riding. I found a used 2020 Marlin 6 in size small on Facebook market. The previous...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-29-20, 05:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,403
Posted By Hobbit712

While I am not in the market for an Ebike, that...

While I am not in the market for an Ebike, that looks pretty cool.:thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-20, 05:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,703
Posted By Hobbit712

Good looking bike. :thumb:

Good looking bike. :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-20, 07:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 455
Posted By Hobbit712

Do 510 Freeriders break in?

I just got some Freeriders via mail order. I usually wear a 11eeee in New Balance. I tried them on this afternoon and they feel a bit tight. I read a lot of reviews prior to the purchase and most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-05-20, 06:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,279
Posted By Hobbit712

Great story. Good for both of you!

Great story. Good for both of you!
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-20, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,108
Posted By Hobbit712

I also bought a 2018 closeout from Jenson. This...

I also bought a 2018 closeout from Jenson. This was my first mountain bike so my experience is limited. The price was to good to pass up even with the 26+ tires. So far I love the bike!

I have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-25-20, 03:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,224
Posted By Hobbit712

I tried riding today but didnt get very far....

I tried riding today but didnt get very far. About a mile out I see a wall of rain coming at me. Turned around and tried to beat the rain home. No such luck.:twitchy:

Got home soaked. Dried off a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-20, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,269
Posted By Hobbit712

That is pretty cool.

That is pretty cool.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-07-20, 05:34 AM
Replies: 321
Views: 95,097
Posted By Hobbit712

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Jamos Dragonslayer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-20, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By Hobbit712

Well no joy! Still having the issue with he seat...

Well no joy! Still having the issue with he seat post slipping. I tried centering the clamp a bit but that didn't work.

I have yet to hear back from Jenson on any warranty claim and its been 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By Hobbit712

Well removing the excess grease from the post...

Well removing the excess grease from the post didn't work. Went for a ride today and it slipped right back down! Ughhhh.....I reached out to JensonUSA and filed a warranty claim. I am just waiting to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By Hobbit712

May end up going this route if I cant figure what...

May end up going this route if I cant figure what the problem is. Thank you!



Steel frame. I bought the bike new from JensonUSA so I am really hoping no monkey business with a shim not designed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By Hobbit712

I cleaned up the seat post. It was pretty greasy....

I cleaned up the seat post. It was pretty greasy. We will see if the seat position holds on the next ride. :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By Hobbit712

Seat post was tightened pretty well. The shim is...

Seat post was tightened pretty well. The shim is a possibility i suppose. Going to have to check it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-20, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,117
Posted By Hobbit712

Seat height adjustment on dropper post?

I have a Jamis Dragonslayer with a KS eTen Integra dropper post. It came installed on the bike and works just great. My question however is how do you adjust the saddle height? The dropper post moves...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-14-20, 05:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By Hobbit712

Thanks for the replies all! Yea almost everything...

Thanks for the replies all! Yea almost everything will need to be replaced. Just thought it might be fun in my spare time.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,635
Posted By Hobbit712

1988(?) Nishiki Sport

I have had this since probably 1989 or so. I purchased it from a roommate who was moving back home. Mostly sat in my shed for last 15 years. It has been sitting outside for the past few years though....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-31-20, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,263
Posted By Hobbit712

While I am very biased and very new to this...

While I am very biased and very new to this sport, I love my Jamis Dragonslayer Pro. For $1099 it has some great components if you can get by with the 26+ "outdated" wheel size.Steel frame also.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-16-20, 06:57 AM
Replies: 27,131
Views: 3,121,080
Posted By Hobbit712

Yesterday's quick ride. ...

Yesterday's quick ride.

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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-04-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,056
Posted By Hobbit712

Pretty much a newbie to MTB but I love my...

Pretty much a newbie to MTB but I love my Dragonslayer so far. I have already bought a set of spare tires just to insure the future. I got them on closeout.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By Hobbit712

I am biased and new to the sport but I recently...

I am biased and new to the sport but I recently got a Jamis Dragonslayer from Jenson USA. Love it so far. It's a 2018 closeout with 26+ tires but the components are good.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-20, 01:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By Hobbit712

Ride reports? Boldly Go and a Tale of 2 apps

I managed to get out this morning for a quick ride. I live in Florida so it's mostly flat. There is a rather nice ride called Boldly Go in the Carlton Preserve in Venice. Single track with a lot of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-20, 08:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Hobbit712

I would hope Jenson would cover this under...

I would hope Jenson would cover this under warranty. It's kind of sad that two people have had trouble with he dropper post on their "new" bikes. Mine seems to be working fine. I checked again to be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,660
Posted By Hobbit712

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-20, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 734
Posted By Hobbit712

Jenson has a sale on a 26+ steel frame that's a...

Jenson has a sale on a 26+ steel frame that's a little over your budget but great specs.

https://www.jensonusa.com/Jamis-Dragonslayer-Sport-26-Bike-2018
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Hobbit712

You are the second person to have issues with the...

You are the second person to have issues with the dropper post. Mine seems to be working fine however. I don't know about the air situation in the post as I am a complete newbie in that department....
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-14-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

You ever get this worked out?

You ever get this worked out?
Forum: Introductions
02-10-20, 07:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Hobbit712

Welcome from another Floridian!

Welcome from another Floridian!
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-20, 07:38 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

Glad you got that all worked out! I'm gonna leave...

Glad you got that all worked out! I'm gonna leave mine as is for now though. :thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-20, 11:00 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

Well son of a gun. I'm guessing mine are tubes as...

Well son of a gun. I'm guessing mine are tubes as well. I'll just run them that way for a while I guess based upon your nightmare.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-09-20, 07:34 AM
Replies: 3,579
Views: 988,586
Posted By Hobbit712

Just turned 58 last week but I have a two week...

Just turned 58 last week but I have a two week old bike.:)

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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-03-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Hobbit712

Only one ride in so far and I am a total newb to...

Only one ride in so far and I am a total newb to this sport. That said I really like the bike. I rented three bikes recently in an effort to make an informed decision. A Giant Fathom 2, a Rocky...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

I too loved the first ride. I checked the tire...

I too loved the first ride. I checked the tire pressure and both were about 20psi. I left them there for now. I still need to raise the seat just a bit. Didn't really need the dropper post since my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-20, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,778
Posted By Hobbit712

I just received a brand new 2018 Dragonslayer...

I just received a brand new 2018 Dragonslayer last night. 26+ tires. I haven't had a chance to ride yet. Great specs though.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-20, 04:28 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

Did you try and call Jenson and see if they can...

Did you try and call Jenson and see if they can offer any insight?
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-20, 03:27 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

Couple pics I took today. ...

Couple pics I took today.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1429/img_3986_048be81efaf5c795228ca2e95945970f3964fe49.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-20, 03:23 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

My dropper seems to work fine. I too was amazed...

My dropper seems to work fine. I too was amazed at how light the front wheel was.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-30-20, 10:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

I am not sure being a newb to that technology....

I am not sure being a newb to that technology. But I think so.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-29-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

Well it arrived tonight. Front wheel and pedals...

Well it arrived tonight. Front wheel and pedals installed. Ready to roll hopefully tomorrow. It's currently raining here so I hope it dries out enough to ride.. 🤞...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-29-20, 08:47 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

Just sitting here Jonesing for UPS delivery man...

Just sitting here Jonesing for UPS delivery man to show up. :D

Tracking shows my Jamis is on the truck for delivery.
Forum: Introductions
01-28-20, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 380
Posted By Hobbit712

Welcome from another newbie.

Welcome from another newbie.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,256
Posted By Hobbit712

Nice looking bike. I was looking at their...

Nice looking bike. I was looking at their hardtails recently. I went with a Jamis instead.
Forum: Introductions
01-26-20, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 409
Posted By Hobbit712

I am quite the newbie here but the above posts...

I am quite the newbie here but the above posts seem in poor taste. Are you here to participate or only to plug your own websites? Four posts and you post links to your websites?

Moderator..if I am...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

​​​​​ The bike comes with 26x3" tubeless. As...

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The bike comes with 26x3" tubeless. As you said essentially a 27.5 due to the height.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

I ordered mine last Friday. They told me it would...

I ordered mine last Friday. They told me it would be a couple days for their accounting department to review the transaction since it was my first purchase with them. Identity theft etc. I'm okay...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-20, 07:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,714
Posted By Hobbit712

I just ordered one of these last week as well....

I just ordered one of these last week as well. The price was too good to pass up. The Jenson rep even lowered the advertised price a bit and included shipping. This will be my first mountain bike. If...
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