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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By 1xGuy

Good information - thank you for putting that up.

Good information - thank you for putting that up.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
11-17-21, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 761
Posted By 1xGuy

Mid 80's Bianchi?

Hi everyone, I picked this bike up over the summer from a family member, paying only to ship it from Western NE to CA - it literally sat in a basement for over 30 years, appeared to be in really good...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-17-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,245
Posted By 1xGuy

Nice. Living nearby to you, I likely know many of...

Nice. Living nearby to you, I likely know many of the same trails you ride. Do you have a preferred gear ratio for the terrain around here? I am most often in 32/19 and 32/20 but sometimes change...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-16-21, 06:20 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,630
Posted By 1xGuy

Because I can think clearly on the long climbs,...

Because I can think clearly on the long climbs, and not at all on the descents. Hearing nothing but the sound of my tires on dirt is bliss. I try to stay fit to keep up with my sons, but I believe...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-21, 09:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,676
Posted By 1xGuy

If I'm right, that bike is basically a pro-level...

If I'm right, that bike is basically a pro-level XC hardtail, and losing weight will be difficult. The wheelset is listed at around 1600g, and the Aspens are some of the lightest XC tires on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-21, 07:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,676
Posted By 1xGuy

Well, the answer may not be so simple, and has...

Well, the answer may not be so simple, and has much to do with intended use of the bike, your riding style, normal terrain, and your physical characteristics. A wheelset and tire combination should...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-21, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,676
Posted By 1xGuy

Agree with this - OP, your shifting performance...

Agree with this - OP, your shifting performance will only be degraded by a non-system cassette. For me, I would first consider laying out for the XTR cassette - but they are very expensive and hard...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-21, 05:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,454
Posted By 1xGuy

I would agree that based on the riding you say...

I would agree that based on the riding you say you will be doing, that the Tallboy is the better choice. Also would add that it has 29" wheels while the 5010 and Bronson of that vintage are both...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-15-21, 04:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,338
Posted By 1xGuy

OP, in addition to the suggestion of the Top Fuel...

OP, in addition to the suggestion of the Top Fuel by SquishyBiker, check out the Fuel EX, also by Trek. Dedicated trail bike that will be able to handle most anything you are likely to throw at it,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-21, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By 1xGuy

Looks like the component spec on the Cannondale...

Looks like the component spec on the Cannondale is a step or two up from the Devinci, depending on the item...that, with the carbon v alloy frame, and the fact that Devinci is a bigger bike (travel)...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-21, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,669
Posted By 1xGuy

Hello, a couple things that may be helpful, maybe...

Hello, a couple things that may be helpful, maybe not - not sure if you are asking about tech specs only or overall ride characteristics - so here is my $.02 from what I know, which isn't everything...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,362
Posted By 1xGuy

I wear the Giro Cylinder shoe, and have for a...

I wear the Giro Cylinder shoe, and have for a couple years - is a pretty good balance of weight, stiffness and you can still hike it some too if needed...but definitely an XC style shoe
Downside is...
Forum: Introductions
11-03-21, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 201
Posted By 1xGuy

Hello from the Bay Area

Hello everyone, new here in this forum. I ride almost exclusively on dirt, since cars scare me more than any rock garden - but I still pedal! Recent rains have tamped down the dust, and we are...
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