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Sandwich

Sandwich

Pig my fish!
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any input on this thing?

Nashbar 19" Flatbar Disc Road 700c 29er Hybrid Bike Frameset + Fork Al

NASHBAR FLATBAR DISC ROAD BIKE FRAMESET NEW TAKE OFF / SHIPS IN 24HRS COMPONENTS: Frame: Aluminum, Disc Compatible*, Rack Mounts Fork: Steel, Disc Compatible*, Rack Mounts Headset: FSA, Semi-Integrated / Internal Style, Threadless Bottom bracket: Square Tapered, JIS, Sealed Cartridge type Seat...
www.randombikeparts.com www.randombikeparts.com

I have enough spare parts around that I can put it together for less than $200. I need something to tow a trailer and that's it. Bike paths, maybe an occasional 8 mile commute.
 
jonKranked

jonKranked

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i went the same route. my current road/cx/kid hauler is a nashbar special. this at least has 135 rear spacing so wheels will be easy to find. i say go for it.
 
eaterofdog

eaterofdog

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If you feel like building something and using up some parts you can do that. But around here you can pick up clean Trek FX or Giant Escapes all day long on craigslist.
 
jimmydean

jimmydean

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Sandwich said:
any input on this thing?

Nashbar 19" Flatbar Disc Road 700c 29er Hybrid Bike Frameset + Fork Al

NASHBAR FLATBAR DISC ROAD BIKE FRAMESET NEW TAKE OFF / SHIPS IN 24HRS COMPONENTS: Frame: Aluminum, Disc Compatible*, Rack Mounts Fork: Steel, Disc Compatible*, Rack Mounts Headset: FSA, Semi-Integrated / Internal Style, Threadless Bottom bracket: Square Tapered, JIS, Sealed Cartridge type Seat...
www.randombikeparts.com www.randombikeparts.com

I have enough spare parts around that I can put it together for less than $200. I need something to tow a trailer and that's it. Bike paths, maybe an occasional 8 mile commute.
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That is entirely too many buzz words, but they forgot enduro gnar fatbike.
 
Sandwich

Sandwich

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eaterofdog said:
If you feel like building something and using up some parts you can do that. But around here you can pick up clean Trek FX or Giant Escapes all day long on craigslist.
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nearest I can find is a $400 trek FX Disc....

I wouldn't mind a simple old 26" MTB, but even those seem overpriced.
 
Sandwich

Sandwich

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will get tires soon. Wanted to measure clearance before buying anything. And I'll probably use my m636s so i can pedal without clips for the random "dad let's go for a bike ride".

So far I'm $140 into it. Debating my drivetrain as I can get a full 11 speed setup for the same cost as a pair of 9 sp shifters and a derailleur. The prices people are asking for used garbage is insane.
 
Sandwich

Sandwich

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oh yeah, does anybody have suggestions for tires? I can get michelin proteks, panaracer pasela, or nomad resist tires all for about the same price in 700x35c. I think that's as big as I can get.
 
iRider

iRider

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As much as I dislike Schwalbe, a lot of folks around here seem to have good success with the Durano on their bikes:
www.schwalbe.com

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Feels fast like a road tire and seems to be pretty efficient at stopping punctures from small bits of gravel or glass. I can only find them up to 28 mm though.
 
Toshi

Toshi

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Oct 23, 2001
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I run Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires on my commuter. Nary a flat in several thousand miles.
 
iRider

iRider

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The Marathon is their commuter/touring tire, even more protection but feels sluggish compared to the Durano.
 
Toshi

Toshi

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And Plus has another layer under the tread yet.
 
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