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First set of stairs today
Published (2009-11-08 14:12:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by b-kul people are getting a little troll happy here on mtbr. Your comment is the only one that is out of place
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Wellgo W-71 Pedals 400g @ $27
Published (2009-11-07 09:54:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by b-kul hate to be a debbie downer but your not going to get a grippy sub 400g pedal for around $30. what do u think of wellgo mg-1s off eBay for $34
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First set of stairs today
Published (2009-11-08 14:12:00)
people are getting a little troll happy here on mtbr.
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Converting to Clipless
Published (2009-11-07 00:54:00)
Pedals come with cleats , everytime .
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First set of stairs today
Published (2009-11-08 12:12:00)
Track stand is the ultimate technique. I can't track stand for long, but I can track stand on anything (this includes half way down a flight of stairs). The second most important is the manual drop off. basically just manual off a step until you can time to land both wheels together every time. Once you have those two there will be little you can't go down. For going up, try riding up those steps. I can't happily roll up a...
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Bought a 2004 trek 6700
Published (2009-11-07 16:52:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by xaeniac How do you adjust the preload? Add/remove air..?
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Cleaning Chain
Published (2009-11-05 09:58:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by jeffscott Again what a crock of BS Chain lubes don't wash the grit from inside the rollers, they don't even get al the srap off most of the time, wash (soap and water), rinse (doesn't take much and re-lube... Again unless you are riding manicured paths etc. so SOLVENT doesnt wash dirt off? but getting water inside your chain, thats good for it? talk about bs. yes chain lube is full of solvents. yes...
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Changing my 21 speed
Published (2009-11-07 17:53:00)
You may also notice with a frame designed for cantilever brakes, that the increased power of v-brakes is so strong that instead of transferring that power to the rim, the seatstays flex outward with little to no net gain unless you use a brace (looks kind of like a horseshoe).
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I've noticed my frame makes...
Published (2009-11-07 22:52:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by AzSpeedfreek Have you taken the pivot bolts out and dissasembled the rear end so that you can feel each pivot bearing individualy?? Just because there aren't a bunch of small creaks does not mean that it isn't sand in a pivot or two. How often do you check the air pressure in your rear shock if you don't have a shock pump???????? This could be your problem right here, you don't have enough air...
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clipless
Published (2009-11-03 00:44:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by tduro After a few months and hundreds of miles of experimenting, I still couldn't find the middle ground between releasing too easy and releasing too hard. I favored an easier release since some of my non-release crashes were pretty scary and should have been a lot worse than they were. BTW I like trails that push the limits of my technical abilities, so I'm in and out of the pedals a lot. (that's a...
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Latest active threads on Beginner's Corner::
Started 2 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-08 12:12:00)
by CaveGiant
Track stand is the ultimate technique.
I can't track stand for long, but I can track stand on anything (this includes half way down a flight of stairs).
The second most important is the manual drop off.
basically just manual off a step until you can time to land both wheels together every time.
Once you have those two there will be little you can't go down.
For going up, try riding up...
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 19:48:00)
by makeitso
Here's the basic info, I'm 5'9" with a 30.75" biking inseam (via book between legs method) and around 165 lbs. Seems that I'm more short leg, long torso type. I've been to three bike shops and have been quick fit to 17" - 19" bikes and am unsure which bike works better, and I realize that the fit can be changed by moving around the seat and changing the stem which leads me to my question... ...
Started 3 days ago (2009-11-07 19:52:00)
by carrot_top
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Originally Posted by AzSpeedfreek
Definately check that main pivot as soon as possible.
Just because you don't see a crack doesn't mean that you don't have a crack somewhere,it just means that it hasen't surfaced yet.
Other things that you should check are seat rails, seat post, seat post clamp, the actual pivot bearings (this equires some ...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-01 06:43:00)
by nomit
tubeless systems use a sealant that will seal up any thorn punctures immediately as they happen.
typically don't need new rims to go tubeless. possibly would need new tires depending on the make/model of your current ones.
watch the videos here...
http://www.notubes.com/support_movie... 7e8803642bf9
http://www.youtube.com/results?searc...rch_type=&a q=f
....to get an idea of what ...
Started 3 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-07 10:53:00)
by MaKn
You'll save money by buying a new bike. It will get expensive to upgrade cassette, derailleur, shifter and chain. I doubt your frame has the mounts for disc brakes. If it did, you'd have to replace the wheels. Add it up and you'll find with the money you'd spend on all the upgrades you could have a nice new or used bike.
Started 6 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-04 09:59:00)
by xaeniac
All I bought a 2004 Trek 6700 for $250. The bike is in good condition. It's not mint as it's got a few scuffs and needs a good cleaning. The bike probably has nver been tuned up, but all the gears work and brakes are good as well. I will probably bring it in for a tune up just to be safe. Do you think that I got a good deal? Any other additional comments and what not? Can someone confirm I...
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-07 01:45:00)
by LordDRIFT
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Originally Posted by PissedOffCil
Uno but some brakes don't easily allow 1-finger braking. I run BB7s and Formula Megas and 1 finger is all I need!
Same here. Different brakes have different abilities, but properly set-up BB7s are a 1 finger affair.
To aid in the effort department , ensure that your levers are ...
Started 3 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-07 00:53:00)
by Fix the Spade
I find bar sweep more important than height. I don't know what the actual numbers are, but whatever the sweep is on Bontrager and Chromag bars it's great, it feels natural.
I've got low rise bars on all my bikes (save the BMX, that'd be dumb) and get the right bar height with head tube spacers, although it usually works out as one 5mm spacer and that's it.
Just pick the one that feels best ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 17:44:00)
by b-kul
dont look bad but if you want more grip i would get something with more
pins.
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Hot threads for last week on Beginner's Corner::
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 19:48:00)
by Dictatorsaurus
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 06:41:00)
by clutch_08
i was reading this link. i think im going to try it once i finish the lube i have and buy bar chain oil for chain saw its cheaper and you get more the 4 oz
heres the link
http://www.nordicgroup.us/chain/
Started 6 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-04 10:07:00)
by Ken in KC
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Originally Posted by Vtolds
How is taking a bike that is left behind at the end of a school year to sit and be picked up by campus security and thrown in a dumpter stealing. It was only a suggestion, and is nothing I have ever done.
Because you're stealing a bike.
If it's in a dumpster, it's fair game. If it's in a...
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-10-31 19:48:00)
by desertking
I had the candy sl, didn't really care for them, but I'm kinda picky
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 17:44:00)
by b-kul
dont look bad but if you want more grip i would get something with more
pins.
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 08:43:00)
by Squash
release tension? Most SPD type pedals have adjustable release tension, usually a little hex head screw on the back clip plate that can be truned clockwise to increase tension and counterclockwise to reduce tension. Backing it off makes it easier to release obviously. For begginers I usually back it out until it stops and then turn it back in four clicks to start with. Another option is going with...
Started 4 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-06 00:54:00)
by carrot_top
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Originally Posted by AZ.MTNS
Shimano shoes at Jenson USA.
Which shoe do you suggest?..theres quite a big selection...
Started 1 week, 3 days ago (2009-10-30 21:59:00)
by emtnate
Wear whatever you find to be the most comfy. There's a handful of guys that ride our trails with that style of helmet. They conform to the same protection standards.
Started 3 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-07 10:53:00)
by MaKn
You'll save money by buying a new bike. It will get expensive to upgrade cassette, derailleur, shifter and chain. I doubt your frame has the mounts for disc brakes. If it did, you'd have to replace the wheels. Add it up and you'll find with the money you'd spend on all the upgrades you could have a nice new or used bike.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-03 19:48:00)
by makeitso
Here's the basic info, I'm 5'9" with a 30.75" biking inseam (via book between legs method) and around 165 lbs. Seems that I'm more short leg, long torso type. I've been to three bike shops and have been quick fit to 17" - 19" bikes and am unsure which bike works better, and I realize that the fit can be changed by moving around the seat and changing the stem which leads me to my question... ...
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