Review on the GMC Denali bicycle
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I have been keeping a close eye on the drivetrain, now that I am near 1000 miles. Most chains need to be changed out after 1000 to 1500 miles. Most of the time I change out the chain at 1000 miles. Right now with 932.4 miles then chain is showing just a little ware. But it is well in the limits and does not needed to be changed out yet. I just checked it again befor this mornings ride.
I have set up a ride for Sunday with a friend for a 100 miles ride. So we see what the Denali can do on a long ride after 1000 miles on it already.
I have set up a ride for Sunday with a friend for a 100 miles ride. So we see what the Denali can do on a long ride after 1000 miles on it already.
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Well had to go get some new socks today so road up to the store 6 miles each way. Then got in 22 more miles today. The Denali is running just fine so far.
I got 966.8 miles so far.
I got 966.8 miles so far.
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Originally Posted by CigTech
Well had to go get some new socks today so road up to the store 6 miles each way. Then got in 22 more miles today. The Denali is running just fine so far.
I got 966.8 miles so far.
I got 966.8 miles so far.
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
"This breaking news just in -- Generalísimo Francisco Franco is still dead!"
WTF was the point of that post? Did you just feel left out or something?
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Originally Posted by ModoVincere
WTF was the point of that post? Did you just feel left out or something?
I am not an ILTB apologist BTW.
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Originally Posted by ModoVincere
WTF was the point of that post? Did you just feel left out or something?
Originally Posted by jyossarian
I am not an ILTB apologist BTW.
I guess good buddy Modo didn't see the smilie or can't figure out anything so complex. WTF indeed!
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
"This breaking news just in -- Generalísimo Francisco Franco is still dead!"
This was the best post on this entire thread! (so far anyway)
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Heaven forbid!
I guess good buddy Modo didn't see the smilie or can't figure out anything so complex. WTF indeed!
I guess good buddy Modo didn't see the smilie or can't figure out anything so complex. WTF indeed!
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I got it any ways ILTB. Yes it is running just fine and I'm was so wanting to break this bike in some way so I could start the up grades....
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Originally Posted by ModoVincere
I guess I just had not had enough coffee at the time I was up to freaking 1:30 am trying to get a stinking DB to work properly. In fact, I'm still working the stupid thing.
OK back to Cig's bike.
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
"This breaking news just in -- Generalísimo Francisco Franco is still dead!"
"I'm Chevy Chase, and you're not."
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Well I've been following this thread, and i say great job cigtech! I guess we'll see the 1,000 mile mark this weekend?
I bought the denali a while back, but I did return it because I did not like the brakes on it, and did not want to change them. I didn't really ride it enough to give it a review. When I was in school I rode a walmart bike for about two years with about 45 miles a week. It was a cheap $50 mtn bike, it was heavy and slow, but at the time I did not have the money to spend on a "good" bike.
I bought the denali a while back, but I did return it because I did not like the brakes on it, and did not want to change them. I didn't really ride it enough to give it a review. When I was in school I rode a walmart bike for about two years with about 45 miles a week. It was a cheap $50 mtn bike, it was heavy and slow, but at the time I did not have the money to spend on a "good" bike.
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Originally Posted by CigTech
I got it any ways ILTB. Yes it is running just fine and I'm was so wanting to break this bike in some way so I could start the up grades....
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I may have to get me one of these bikes in the spring. You can get them new on ebay for a little under $130.00 shipped. Though I'd have to do something about the paint. I like my bikes with no decals on them... it just makes them look better to me. By then my weight should be down enough to where I can ride one of thse things and at such a cheap price if I trash the bike I'm not out much.
CigTech, thanks for keeping this thread up and running, I'll be down in SpringHill Florida next year, maybe we can hook up for a ride if I can find a bike rental place
CigTech, thanks for keeping this thread up and running, I'll be down in SpringHill Florida next year, maybe we can hook up for a ride if I can find a bike rental place
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I-Like-To-Bike, I know. And I really think there going to pass out before this bike breaks. I ride it hard all the time. I have road it any where from a 2 mile run up to a 114 mile run. And it just keeps on going. It is havey at 30 lbs. and a little on the slow side with the MTB gearing. But so far it is one hell of a bike. I always ride between 20 and 28 mph so you know I'm not babying it at all. And I have had a lot of bikes high and low end that have not been able to take this kind of riding. I have killed a lot of Huffys. Most of the Huffys I have killed in the past is due to the head tube belling out on the top and bottom ends of the head tubes. Due to the hard riding stly I have. The high end bike that I have killed have suffered frame cracks at the welds. I was very inpressed with the 1989 Peogeut PB-14 that I bougt back on March 28 for $10.00. I put 3829.3 miles on it by August 21 this year. But now I am rebuilding it. I just sent the frame out to be repainted.
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There's a gaggle of posters turning blue in the face waiting for that moment so that they can say something like "I told you so; see a $159 bike (with a no questions asked return policy) is not a $2000 bike from an LBS."
$150 bike owner = just buys another bike for $150 rather than throw $100's into it.
I've got 1,400 miles on my latest Walmart Schwinn... still haven't had to replace a thing, not even the tires. Just a brake and shifter adjustment and motor oil for the chain once a week.
I've never had a chain failure on a Walmart Schwinn.
You might ask what about my previous Walmart bikes? When I take a bike tour, I usually just go one way and rather than paying to ship the bike back, I just donate it to some charity and take Greyhound back home and just buy another Walmart bike.
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Originally Posted by gpsblake
$2,000 bike owner = spends $100's on maintenance at the LBS each year. They probably spend more on the spring tune up at the LBS than I spend on my bikes.
$150 bike owner = just buys another bike for $150 rather than throw $100's into it.
I've got 1,400 miles on my latest Walmart Schwinn... still haven't had to replace a thing, not even the tires. Just a brake and shifter adjustment and motor oil for the chain once a week.
I've never had a chain failure on a Walmart Schwinn.
You might ask what about my previous Walmart bikes? When I take a bike tour, I usually just go one way and rather than paying to ship the bike back, I just donate it to some charity and take Greyhound back home and just buy another Walmart bike.
$150 bike owner = just buys another bike for $150 rather than throw $100's into it.
I've got 1,400 miles on my latest Walmart Schwinn... still haven't had to replace a thing, not even the tires. Just a brake and shifter adjustment and motor oil for the chain once a week.
I've never had a chain failure on a Walmart Schwinn.
You might ask what about my previous Walmart bikes? When I take a bike tour, I usually just go one way and rather than paying to ship the bike back, I just donate it to some charity and take Greyhound back home and just buy another Walmart bike.
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man, what is wrong with you guys?
trolls?
i think maybe...
the OP is really something, first post he claims an average of 18 mph but now he goes no less than 20.
this from a guy that has a resume that must encompass 50+ years of employment.. how old are you?
trolls?
i think maybe...
the OP is really something, first post he claims an average of 18 mph but now he goes no less than 20.
this from a guy that has a resume that must encompass 50+ years of employment.. how old are you?
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When you get ready to take it apart, I am really interested to find out how much the frame weighs...
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Originally Posted by podman
man, what is wrong with you guys?
trolls?
i think maybe...
the OP is really something, first post he claims an average of 18 mph but now he goes no less than 20.
this from a guy that has a resume that must encompass 50+ years of employment.. how old are you?
trolls?
i think maybe...
the OP is really something, first post he claims an average of 18 mph but now he goes no less than 20.
this from a guy that has a resume that must encompass 50+ years of employment.. how old are you?
Are YOU still riding around wearing shoulderpads and mouthpiece on your carbon bikes feeling superior to everybody else??
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When you get ready to take it apart, I am really interested to find out how much the frame weighs...
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Originally Posted by I-Like-To-Bike
Are YOU still riding around wearing shoulderpads and mouthpiece on your carbon bikes feeling superior to everybody else??
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I'm 44, But it don't matter. I-Like-To-Bike said it all. It's about the bike and not the rider. I have been posting my speeds on the bike just to show you what it can do. I just tell it like it is.
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Originally Posted by thelazywon
When you get ready to take it apart, I am really interested to find out how much the frame weighs...
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On my walmart ride, the cranks+chain rings were about 3 pounds. I'm not sure what kind are on the denali, but a new crankset would probably be lighter and definetly help your gearing