Show off your Mountain Bike!!!

yup, thats why I added that its good to hit up the local lbs to see what feels good

 

Nice! I used to have a Riot...after my shoulder is back to serious riding and falling I'll build another DJ/Park bike.

I swapped from 2x9 (24t/36t x 11-32t) to 1x9 (32t x 12-34t). I'd say you'd be surprised what you can climb when you don't mentally check out and drop to the granny. I really like it, was kind of a test before I spend money on 1x10.

Switching to 10spd, with the 12-36t cassettes you get some pretty low gears. Play with a gain calculator and figure what similar gear's you could try on your next ride to simulate that lower gear. You might find that you could go 34t or maybe need a 30t to start out with up front.

 

so exactly what do I need for the swap?

remove front der. and shifters
remove two front rings and install bashgaurd
take out a few link on my chain

would these two things work with the 1x9 or do I even need to replace the middle gear?

chain guide
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail.htm?stylepkey=15288

chainring
http://www.pricepoint.com/detail.htm?stylepkey=23476

 

props to the first guy that rides this on trails




saw this on campus locked next to mine bout 10 min ago

 

looks like the A hole knocked the bike next to him over

 

Just realized that has a front fork, seen a few dbls and a couple triple frames but never a hardtail version

 

I doubt it, the people with the cheap bikes (read very used walmart specials, etc..) don't care about thier bikes too much. probably just let it fall. I have seen it happen quite often

you normally see a full suspension?

 

Non suspension, usually old whatever is available frames welded together

 

ah, ok

that makes more sense. My guess is that the guy got whatever bikes he could, there are a few shops near campus that sell used bikes and a lot of them are older mountain bike....for pretty cheap too.

 

Help: trying to adjust my cateye odometer/spedometer. My tires are 700x54c but the instructions dont go that large. Need a circumference in mm, itll be over 2200 mm.

 

if you guys are interested in getting a good rack system for you bikes. i can get the rockymounts rack at cheaper price. they fit nicely in the tacoma bed rail system.they also have a locking feature for when you need to get away from the truck for a while
i have the clutch SD (big model) and it fit's all axle's size 20mm , 15mm and standard quick release 9mm.

here's the website to check it out; http://www.rockymounts.com/truck_bike_racks_s/118.htm

prices are;

-9mm clutch; 20$ reg 24.99
-locking clutch; 35$ reg 49.99
-clutch SD; 50$ reg 69.99
-driveshaft HM; 60$ reg 74.99
-driveshaft SD;70$ reg 89.99

price don't include shipping, but if interested, PM me with your zip or postal code.

thks
pat

 

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I've seen a few of those at SJ Bike Party. Always thought they were a bit strange. Bike Party is a couple thousand lunatics riding bikes in the dark-many of those guys have to get stuck in the crowd once and a while. How do they get off the bike at a light? Do you need a buddy on a regular bike to perch on at the light?

 

Buh buh but i just want answers... will do this today

 

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Hmm fom my odo chart and charts ive looked at online, my tire should be around 2300mm

 

Numbars

 

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some deals on pinkbike check it out!

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Online-Deals-April-2012.html

 

I mightve used a couple of those pricepoint sales