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Who rides a bike?
- Thread starter Village Idiot
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One would think you'd be riding a Diamondback
One would think, but my wife has the Diamondback.
Mark
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I used to own a GT Outpost (which was nice), but this past spring I upgraded to a red Trek 4500 that I bought at a nearby store when they had a sale (and I sold the GT). I've been wanting a bike like that for a long time -- it has cool things like shocks in the front and disc brakes. It also has 27 speeds. Rides real nice and smooth.
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I think more speeds/gears are WAY overrated! I've been working on trimming down the drive bolts so that I can go down to a 2x8 or 1x8 speed instead of 3x8. There is literally no need for such specific speed ratios, especially when the ratios are actually equal to another gear selection. IMO, 9-18 gear points are the most you need, and will also ensure longevity of everything on your bike.
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can't you get a belt cog for a Rohloff?
Specialized Epic Comp Pro for me. Went looking at a different brand, but got this for a song in '07. Virtually unridden test bike. I'd been dealing with the shop for years, so my buddy made me a whale of a deal. Had it for 4 years now and it rides just as well as it did new. Great suspension. A few dings added since the pic, but still love the bike. Just need a few mountains around northern Indiana!
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There's a nice GT Outpost in the background if you look at my previous pics
I don't know of any belted multi speed setups aside from belted cvt type setups.
I would love to see someone on here with a Giant Anthem/Trance, Trek Fuel, or GT Force/Sensor. I like(love) this bikes! One of those is going to be my next bike!
Nice bike!Specialized Epic Comp Pro for me. Went looking at a different brand, but got this for a song in '07. Virtually unridden test bike. I'd been dealing with the shop for years, so my buddy made me a whale of a deal. Had it for 4 years now and it rides just as well as it did new. Great suspension. A few dings added since the pic, but still love the bike. Just need a few mountains around northern Indiana!
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I just picked me up a 2005 Specialized Rockhopper comp The LBS guy says I stole it for the $180 I payed for it.
Stock except for a saddle that does not hurt my over sized butt
Stock except for a saddle that does not hurt my over sized butt
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I do about 4 miles minimum a day on a pretty standard thin framed mountain bike.
Nothing special, since its a commute bike and they often get stolen.
Am also doing up an off road bike at the moment and plan to take that into the woods. I'm not a gym person or particularly sporty so its the only thing keeping me fit.
I have noticed a lot more bikes on the road in the last 10 years or so, especially on the commute, and to be honest its quicker to the station than a car in morning traffic and you don't have to pay exorbitant parking fees
Nothing special, since its a commute bike and they often get stolen.
Am also doing up an off road bike at the moment and plan to take that into the woods. I'm not a gym person or particularly sporty so its the only thing keeping me fit.
I have noticed a lot more bikes on the road in the last 10 years or so, especially on the commute, and to be honest its quicker to the station than a car in morning traffic and you don't have to pay exorbitant parking fees
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I've seen car transmissions that are less complicated than that!
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It's a whole lot less complicated than trying to put a belt through a derailleur would be
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There's a nice GT Outpost in the background if you look at my previous pics
Ah yes, I see it! Yeah, my GT was the first bike I ever owned that I bought myself and could say I was proud of. The only other bike I had before that was a ten-speed that I inherited from my brother. I mean, I'm sure it was nice in its day when it was new, but you get a better feeling when you can get your own.
I've commuted to work maybe once or twice on my GT. Mainly I just use my bikes for getting some exercise on the weekends.
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Being a life long Scott fan I recently got my hand on a new Scale 80 and I'm very much impressed by its performance. The biggest plus are the disc brakes so now I don't have to worry for the brakes to fail me (my weight has some fault for this).
I mostly use it for economic transportation when I have the time and weather allows it. Recreation will commence next weeks now that the exams are over
I mostly use it for economic transportation when I have the time and weather allows it. Recreation will commence next weeks now that the exams are over
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A little of a bike crazy here...
Riding a Kona Unit in town for commuting with slicks and 42/17 rings on it.
Road and touring bike is a Kona Jake the snake. Fantastic sturdy one. Light enough to go fast and solid to carry some weight on touring trips.
Mountain biking as real passion on a Santa Cruz Superlight. Man, do I love this bike!
Riding a Kona Unit in town for commuting with slicks and 42/17 rings on it.
Road and touring bike is a Kona Jake the snake. Fantastic sturdy one. Light enough to go fast and solid to carry some weight on touring trips.
Mountain biking as real passion on a Santa Cruz Superlight. Man, do I love this bike!
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I may have to go see what the trade in on 7300 towards a 1.5 just looked at the website
and think this might be my next bike purchase.
and think this might be my next bike purchase.
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