Big Kahuna
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My local shop is shutting down. Picked up this Evil Following yesterday for a sweet deal. Got my Daughter a Giant Talon 2 on Thursday.
New Bike Day!
- Thread starter Big Kahuna
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- Illinois
That giants a good looking bike! I was looking at them myself, but ended up buying something different 2 days ago. Gonna give the mtb life style a whirl !
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- Illinois
Here she is! First pedal today, man am I out of shape!!! Is there some good trails down around SFF?
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
What size is that?
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- Illinois
29er, large/20" frame
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
Ok. Looked small. Just way head tube junction looks. Looks good
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- La Crosse, WI on the BIG River
I was very close to buying a new bike today, after two weeks of researching entry level Road Bikes and visiting the bike store. I almost bought a Trek Damone AL 3 Disc. I only ride gravel bike trails and wanted a new road bike.
I'm sticking with my 1974 Japanese Road bike(my dads). I cannot reason why it's $1400 for an new entry level bike. Insert all the "it has to be light" stuff. My 1974 road bike is 26lbs out the door. These new bikes are 23lbs.
I just bought a 1993 Phazer 2 for $850. I have zero buyers remorse. The same used bikes are going for $800+
Get something with an engine in it, or at least a motor!
I'm sticking with my 1974 Japanese Road bike(my dads). I cannot reason why it's $1400 for an new entry level bike. Insert all the "it has to be light" stuff. My 1974 road bike is 26lbs out the door. These new bikes are 23lbs.
I just bought a 1993 Phazer 2 for $850. I have zero buyers remorse. The same used bikes are going for $800+
Get something with an engine in it, or at least a motor!
Big Kahuna
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With bikes, it is truly one of those things where you get your monies worth out of them. It just depends on what you are wanting to do with it. You can spend $700.00 on a bike like I bought my daughter. You can ride any trail out there and have a blast. The components are entry level. They may wear out sooner than the higher levels. They do what they are suppose to do. The difference in quality and performance goes with the cost. The XT level (Shimano) or X1 or GX level (Sram) components are going to shift much better than the entry level components. They are going to be a bit stronger and lighter. The suspension on the entry level does its job. But the Rockshock's Pike Ultimate or Fox 34 is going to work so much better than the SR Suntour fork which has basically no adjustment. Same goes for the wheelsets. The entry level wheels roll just fine, But they are not going to perform like an Industry 9 Enduro S with Hydra hubs. Boils down to what you want to do. Ride around the neighborhood and light trails, The entry level is the best bang for the buck. You are riding 20-40 miles a week on trails, your gonna want to step up some.....
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- Illinois
Phazer 2 as in a snowmobile? Those were real good sleds way back in their day. And huge perk is parts are dirt cheap and plentiful.
hornedogg79
dodgin' bass boats
New bike day for lil J. Hope he's as excited as I am.
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- Asheville, NC
hornedogg79
dodgin' bass boats
Dude that's awesome! I always wanted to race growing up but didn't start until college. We have Morristown BMX about an hour away. He loves the pump track and trails so I'm thinking he'll like a BMX track too.
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- Illinois
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- Here on the 'X' mostly
New bike day for my granddaughter.
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- Illinois
I finally went full squish. Game changer for sure
Big Kahuna
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Awesome. EX8?
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- Illinois
Yessir
My bike isn't new anymore but you guys haven't seen it. I got this DB Release 3 in 2017 or so for $1,7000. It is Now, however, we’ve unfortunately found caualso why I have not been riding my ski. The local MTB park is 10 minutes from home. The lake is an hour. We can be to the mountain bike capital of the world in about an hour and a half. This building in Bentonville is designed for bikers to ride to the top and visit all the businesses.
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- Asheville, NC
Finally found a steel 26” XL frame. Built up a custom bike to ride to work and rip the trails. 1993 Trek Single Track 930, got a Rock Shox Recon for the fork because it was the only 26” fork I could get with V brake mounts. Installed a nice FSA sealed headset, Shimano Deore 1x11 drivetrain with SLX cranks, Deore hubs with 36 spoke Sun Ringle - Rhino Lite rims with some Kenda Comp III BMX tires. KS lever actuated dropper post. I’ve been riding this bike to work for a while now and I really enjoy it. Rides great on the trails too!!!
