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Ideas on a used bike for $800ish
So this is an extension of my brakes thread... it kinda went off topic and turned into a 'what new bike should i buy' thread so here's a new one.
I've realised my $100 Fuji is basically rooted, I was going to spend a bit making it comfortable but after pulling a few bits apart last night it seems it just wouldn't be worth it. Everything I look at is pretty much shagged... worn, bent or broken. So I am in the market for a new bike and $800 sits alright with me. I would think about $1000 but it would need to be a MAD deal with pretty much guaranteed resale..
So you think Fat Bikes are the new fad?
These photos are allegedly from the 1930s...
Noise when climbing
Hi Team,
Recently my bike is making some noises when climbing.
It's only when really grinding up a steep hill.
To me it sounds like the brake discs are rubbing the pads and making the noise.
But when looking over the bike both discs run freely through the pads, no rubbing at all.
Really annoys me on my night rides cranking up the hills in Cascades and you get the squeak squeal noises.
Any ideas on what to look at?
Bike is Specialized Camber Expert Carbon Evo (2014).
Cheers,
Mike.
Derailleur hanger
Folks are the rear hangers on all Giant Anthems the same? I have a damaged frame with hanger still connected and my wife has a anthem W 29 X4 both 2012 models with shimano derailleur's XT vs Deore. Plan is to take the derailleur off the damaged frame so my wife has a spare for long rides.
Frame Skin - Worth the money?
Hi,
I'm looking at getting a frame skin for my Specialized Epic Carbon from Frameskin (www.frameskin.com). Before I shell out the $100 I'd like to know if anyone has tried them (or another brand), and are they worth the money, and do they provde protection rock scraprs, falls etc?
thks
Racing on Furious Fred?
Avertised at around 350g for a 29:er tyre got my attention.
Does anyone have experience using these at races? Will they work as a rear tyre at e.g. Ourimbah (assuming it is reasonably dry) without flats? Can they be setup as tubless or will it require massive amounts of sealant?
My concern is ripping a sidewall and the race is over but the weight is very attractive so if they do work then it could be the way to go.
Anyone who's been through this and can offer their experience?
Cheers!
Seat clamp size
Hi SILLY question....my saddle post width is 28.2. I want to purchase a new seat post clamp. Is this the size I buy or is it based on the frame tube diameter. This is one of the challenges of buying online....you need to get it right first time!
Thanks
Stripped thread on Fox forks
Hi all, ive stripped one of the threads on the brake post mount on my fox forks im just wondering if anyone out there has had any experience with helicoils to fix a stripped thread on forks & how hard it is to do.
Thanks for any replies.
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which XC shoes?
My trusty old Shimano M087 shoes are nearing the end of their life so I'm wondering what people wear and/or recommend. I'm not stuck on Shimano shoes but they do have to take SPD cleats. My budget is max $200.
