OB-1
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Just received my 1UP rack and had my bike serviced. Looking forward to getting back out on the trails soon. It's been a few years.
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Wrong and slack
Yeah. not many quality bikes locally on fb and cl. havent tried hitting any shops yet.
I just don't wanna risk repeatedly toptubin the fellas unnecessarily, and also dont wanna bap the kneecaps by going smaller. (part of the issue with the gt I have).
I may take some pics of the stem on the gt, to see if there are any options that could bring the bars up and back. That change alone could be a game changer on that bike
At first-read, I thought @Pick told you to wear a "longer tube-top" and that you responded that you "don't wanna risk repeatedly tube-toppin' the fellas unnecessarily"
On the second-read, I realized that I completely mis-read things and that I have to stop drinking...
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lumbee1
Native American
I am 6'2" (measured barefoot on hardwood floors) and I ride a Large frame now. I've had an XL full suspension bike and another L singlespeed rigid. I didn't like the XL FS bike but rode it for 6 years. The L singlespeed rigid was great but I wanted more stability.
Each bike is different and one manufacturers Large might be another manufacturers Medium or even Extra Large. Searching on FB and CL makes it even more difficult since bikes are in demand and you might have to purchase a bike if it feels good even though later you find it is the wrong size.
When I am looking for something on FB and CL, I feel like I am in a race with hundreds of other folks looking at the same item I am. I've had too many deals swept out from underneath me.
BTW, I have never hit the berries on the top tube and never come close to kneecaps to handlebars.
RedHeadedStepChild
Proudly wearing my MC1R mutation!
Anyone try buying a bike lately? It’s freakin’ nuts!
My boys turn 13 this May. Trying to get full suspension MTBs for the trails behind my house and a badass downhill park near us.
In late September 2020 I put deposits down on any 2 of 6 bikes.
2 Trek Fuels
2 Giant Trance
2 Specialized Rock Hoppers
Ideally, I’d get two of the same model to mitigate the twin bickering, but right now I’m hoping to get any 2 of the 6 on time.
Just got word one Trek for February arrival will come in late July and the other won’t show up before 2022-cross that off the list.
I can “probably” see one of the Giants in April.
For the specialized, I get to call back at the end of the month to get a status update to see if it will be remotely possible.
Ordered in SEPTEMBER.
Crazy!!!
My boys turn 13 this May. Trying to get full suspension MTBs for the trails behind my house and a badass downhill park near us.
In late September 2020 I put deposits down on any 2 of 6 bikes.
2 Trek Fuels
2 Giant Trance
2 Specialized Rock Hoppers
Ideally, I’d get two of the same model to mitigate the twin bickering, but right now I’m hoping to get any 2 of the 6 on time.
Just got word one Trek for February arrival will come in late July and the other won’t show up before 2022-cross that off the list.
I can “probably” see one of the Giants in April.
For the specialized, I get to call back at the end of the month to get a status update to see if it will be remotely possible.
Ordered in SEPTEMBER.
Crazy!!!
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@RedHeadedStepChild I thought Yankee kids had to make their own toys?
I was at an REI last week and heard the most honest sales pitch ever. The bike salesman told the customer "If you want to buy a bike today then this one is what you're gonna get". They had a single bike in stock. One of those weird ones that looks like a folding bike but isn't, in some garish color.
I was at an REI last week and heard the most honest sales pitch ever. The bike salesman told the customer "If you want to buy a bike today then this one is what you're gonna get". They had a single bike in stock. One of those weird ones that looks like a folding bike but isn't, in some garish color.
RedHeadedStepChild
Proudly wearing my MC1R mutation!
Despite spending the majority of there lives snowbound, my children identify as Carolinian.
I have built a couple bikes lately and I’ve had no problem with ordering parts. I think complete bikes are hard to find, but you could probably build one up pretty quick and reasonable priced.
RedHeadedStepChild
Proudly wearing my MC1R mutation!
This would be a good suggestion but for the fact that I am a degenerate dilettante. I have a need for two bikes. I’d end up with 4/3 without one whole.
If you've seen my garage, you'll know why that's not an option right now. Another example is my 80 series, which hasnt moved very much in the last 8-12 months, with a to do list a mile long. LOLOL
Besides, Ive been away from bikes for so long, I would be afraid to overpay for junk.
little_joe
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Hey @Pick is that area true MTB trails, or are there more casual trails? Never been, always looking for new places to take my tank (read: true MTB trails are too much for the ebike/me).
@little_joe they are both hiking and biking trails. They alternate direction each day... hikers one direction, bikers the other.
They were smooth flow-type trails, nothing difficult at all. There were a few creek crossings (no water, just down a steep bank and back up) but nothing difficult/scary at all...
