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05-13-2010, 02:40 PM | #2651 |
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What's a super cheap, reliable bike you would buy just for cardio and excercise? Used is better, age doesn't matter as long as it isn't a pile of rolling rubbish. I've wanted a bike for a long time but I've come to the conclusion getting a nice one is far down on my financial priority list, so a cheap one is my only option for now.
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05-13-2010, 02:47 PM | #2652 |
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^^ I have the Windsor Pro. It's a great bike. If Bing Cashback is working you can get 8% cashback + 3% CB from other rebate sites. Keep in mind that the bike comes 90% assembled and you'll have to attach both wheels, both derailleurs, front/rear rotors, handlebars, seat, etc. Basic hand tools are all that's required. The Windsor frame is made by Fuji, it's the same as the Fuji Tahoe that costs several hundred more.
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05-13-2010, 02:56 PM | #2653 |
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the short answer, usn.shaft, is that if you're comfortable working on the bike (and learning about it -- way less complicated than a car, but really easy to overtorque and break stuff) buy the bikesdirect bike.
the rockhopper is nice, but if you're on a tight budget, there's not much difference if you can assemble and work on the bikesdirect bike. I think the dart on the bd bike is probably a slightly nicer fork, although neither is worth writing home about. |
05-13-2010, 03:01 PM | #2654 |
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I'm very handy with tools (do all my own work on my cars and motorcycles) so assembling stuff isn't a problem for me. I just need it to be as cheap as possible while not being a complete turd on 2 wheels.
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05-13-2010, 03:04 PM | #2655 |
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I'm very handy with tools (do all my own work on my cars and motorcycles) so assembling stuff isn't a problem for me. I just need it to be as cheap as possible while not being a complete turd on 2 wheels. Road or Hybrid is fine, I think I'd like a hybrid better but I can't be picky.
Also, besides the odd double post, my biggest concern is derailleurs(sp?) being crappy. Will any be fine for what I want, or do I want to go no less than....Sora's for example? Last edited by ScubaruImpreza05; 05-13-2010 at 03:26 PM. |
05-13-2010, 05:44 PM | #2656 | |
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05-14-2010, 12:34 AM | #2657 |
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Thanks for the replies, as long as bikesdirect doesn't try to rape me on the shipping to Alaska I'll probably go that route.
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05-14-2010, 01:44 AM | #2658 |
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Disc brake help:
Looking to upgrade my Techcrap I/O disc brakes with Avid BBD/BB7s. Can anyone put me onto what bracket I need to use them with a rock shox fork with 160 mm rotors? The I/O's bolted right on with no bracket (160mm rotor), the BBD's look to require a spacer of some kind. Thank you! |
05-14-2010, 03:55 AM | #2659 |
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Derailleurs are simple mechanisms, what you get by going up in price is pretty much just more longevity through the use of better materials. Shifters are what matter.
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05-14-2010, 12:10 PM | #2660 | ||
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05-25-2010, 10:29 AM | #2661 |
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Just finished re-building my old road bike. Pulled it apart, painted it, put it back together and added new wheels. Just finished yesterday so haven't ridden it more than around the block.
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05-25-2010, 10:33 AM | #2662 |
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Can anyone recomend a comfortable seat for a roadbike? Even with the padded shorts, the seat I have now feels like I'm sitting on the end of a baseball bat.
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05-25-2010, 10:38 AM | #2663 |
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Have any of you had issues with presta valves holding air? My Trek mountain bike has presta tubes and it seems I have to refill them every time I want to ride, and the set screws that hold the stems in place always loosen up.
Is this par for the presta course? |
05-25-2010, 10:41 AM | #2664 | |
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If you really think it is your seat I'd go into a store that has some sort of programme for testing out seats. |
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05-25-2010, 10:43 AM | #2665 |
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Not really. Either you have a bad valve or a slow leak in your tube. Be careful when you fix flats, run your hand inside the tire to make sure you get everything/anything out so that you don't flat the new tube you put in.
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05-25-2010, 10:45 AM | #2666 |
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Cool, I have to change both tubes, so I'll inspect for anything out of the ordinary.
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05-25-2010, 10:56 AM | #2667 | |
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05-25-2010, 12:14 PM | #2668 | |
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How does a typical testing programme work? I'd need to ride at least 10 to 15miles to know if it was better. |
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05-25-2010, 12:33 PM | #2669 |
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05-25-2010, 12:35 PM | #2670 |
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05-25-2010, 03:27 PM | #2671 |
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05-26-2010, 08:17 AM | #2672 | |
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05-26-2010, 08:24 AM | #2673 | |
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I don't know about that specific saddle, but I am a fan of specialized saddles in general. |
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05-27-2010, 12:34 AM | #2674 |
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05-27-2010, 01:53 AM | #2675 | |
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