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Random new bike thread
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Trying to work out if this would be too much bike for my mom, most stepthrough/mixte bikes look like rolling turd sandwiches with shitty geo and 3 front rings.
I'd rather the Tektro brakes on the cheaper one over the Shitmanos on this-
I'd rather the Tektro brakes on the cheaper one over the Shitmanos on this-
What geometry "should" a woman's upright city bike have?
And you seriously don't think that thing looks turdy?
It's pretty much 50 shades of brown
are there even many interested in such bikes without a motor? the very few we have only sell very seldom.
I think the bike looks ok, but yeah who are you buying the bike for @HardtailHack , your mom or yourself? 
Unless she has mobility issues I don't really see why you'd need a dropper post on that type of bike. Just added weight and more maintenance for something that might not even get used much.
Unless she has mobility issues I don't really see why you'd need a dropper post on that type of bike. Just added weight and more maintenance for something that might not even get used much.
I dunno, if she's mobile enough to ride I could see that being useful to make getting on the bike easier and then having the saddle at a proper height for actually pedaling versus way too low like most bikes of that ilk.
No joke, baskets and panniers make a city bike waaaay more useful. throw your purse and a water bottle in there and you're set for a quick run to the coffee shop, corner store, wherever. Makes "planning" your trip much easier, and using your bike as an alternative to the car much more feasible. So whatever you recommend, make sure it can take a basket (at least) and a rack.
I've found that for most people, disk brakes are overkill that increase cost. Only exception being for people that intend to ride in all conditions, and/or have big hills to contend with.
Those big cushy tires will be smooth and comfortable, just not ideal for longer rides.
So it seems it really depends on what she wants to use it for. Maybe we should have started there!
I've found that for most people, disk brakes are overkill that increase cost. Only exception being for people that intend to ride in all conditions, and/or have big hills to contend with.
Those big cushy tires will be smooth and comfortable, just not ideal for longer rides.
So it seems it really depends on what she wants to use it for. Maybe we should have started there!
My mom, I was looking at the Kona Cocos but there is no stock from what I can see.I think the bike looks ok, but yeah who are you buying the bike for @HardtailHack , your mom or yourself?
Unless she has mobility issues I don't really see why you'd need a dropper post on that type of bike. Just added weight and more maintenance for something that might not even get used much.
She is almost 70, has had double knee replacements and hasn't ridden a bike for 30+ years.
The kona has rack mounts so I could do an E conversion if needed later on, I don't have the funds to buy a decent E-bike at the moment.
The dropper can be removed if it's not needed.
I have no idea what my parents will get up to, my old man complained that his flat bar would get the speed wobbles at 70km/h, so I got him a roadie with better geo and he's happy.
Mom probably won't ride like a dickhead but dad will no doubt steal her bike for some fire road riding so I figure I may as well buy something that puts you in a decent pedaling position when the seat is up.
A lot of the women's bikes are knee demolishers like this-
Depends on your location. Here they would still be XC AF.
I am really e-bike curious, but this kind of e-bike:
What mtb components are on there other than the dorado, stem and hub?
Looks ideal for exploring and carting stuff about when trail building. Probably pretty fun for testing large jump lines as well.
but the line between e-bike and e-mx is going to get very blurry soon.
Looks ideal for exploring and carting stuff about when trail building. Probably pretty fun for testing large jump lines as well.
but the line between e-bike and e-mx is going to get very blurry soon.
Dorado, Elka shock, hub, stem, handlebar, brakes. Drill One also offers versions with MTB wheels.
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Post an old photo of you DH'ing on a bike that was too small
Given that bikes are only now fitting tall people, what have you got? This was late 2010, large Turner Highline.
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I guess you would not approve of this either.View attachment 168340
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Post an old photo of you DH'ing on a bike that was too small
Given that bikes are only now fitting tall people, what have you got? This was late 2010, large Turner Highline.
Too bad, lots of fun.
Wait for it ...
I love mini motos. Grew up mucking about on a 50 and then an 80. Even when I got older and got proper motos and bikes, I still love smashing the mini motos into rutty turns. There's definitely a lot to say for the blatant disregard for safety you can have when the bikes are small and not silly powered. Racing the little 110 mini bikes in a muddy field with a esky of beer and a bunch of mates is right up there for a great way to waste a day.
My thoughts exactly!View attachment 168340
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Post an old photo of you DH'ing on a bike that was too small
Given that bikes are only now fitting tall people, what have you got? This was late 2010, large Turner Highline.
Super tidy stuff from Canyon.
That Canyon looks fun as.
The AL5 is the cool color? AL6 looks good to my eyes
I guess the peanut butter color is pretty cool too. I just see too much fde at work.The AL5 is the cool color? AL6 looks good to my eyes
canfield jedi is back as a 29'er. actually looks pretty good, prices aren't totally insane.
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JEDI 29 - Downhill Race
JEDI - 29er DH Bike - Downhill MTB | Introducing the Canfield Jedi 29. One of the most revered downhill bikes is back and faster than ever before with 29" wheels.
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Who setup the orange one though? The chain isn't on chainring.canfield jedi is back as a 29'er. actually looks pretty good, prices aren't totally insane.
JEDI 29 - Downhill Race
JEDI - 29er DH Bike - Downhill MTB | Introducing the Canfield Jedi 29. One of the most revered downhill bikes is back and faster than ever before with 29" wheels.
i noticed that too
2300 frame set is practically a steal these dayscanfield jedi is back as a 29'er. actually looks pretty good, prices aren't totally insane.
JEDI 29 - Downhill Race
JEDI - 29er DH Bike - Downhill MTB | Introducing the Canfield Jedi 29. One of the most revered downhill bikes is back and faster than ever before with 29" wheels.
I thought the I-Track patent prevented the idler pulley from being on the rear triangle...
It’s a featureWho setup the orange one though? The chain isn't on chainring.