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>>956717
ITT: Trolololol bikes

Big money doesn't get you better protection, unless we're talking about full face downhill helmets. It gets you better ventilation, padding, weight, and aero, and fit options. As long as it's ANSI or snell certified, and not a cosplay toy.

Find something that fits. Better fit means better protection.

>If I set about a $300 budget what should I look for on Craigslist? Something with a frame I can upgrade?

Take a look at what a 300-500 entry level new mountain bike gets you for reference.

I'd go with something that fits, something that isn't beat up all to hell, and something with a good front shock.

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>>956671
big money does give you better protection in the form of more coverage. But when I say big money I mean like 100€ range, pic related.

Basic POC Trabec, not the funky race MIPS version. It covers really well especially the back of your head, it's pretty damn big but at the same time comfortable and light - I don't feel it sitting on my head.

The only gripes I have with it is that there's nowhere to put sunglasses on and the visor feels really fucking cheap - but that's because it's supposed to come off in case of strong hits, so it doesn't twist your neck. If you want to go a little cheaper, I've heard good things of the IXS Trail RS and Bell Stoker. But the Trabec is the meatiest of the bunch.

>>956673
>>956671
I thought the whole point of MIPS is better protection. And MIPS helmets generally cost a little more.

Man, screw the UCI. I want cool as shit aero frames.

OP is a downtube.

>>956411
>Oh shit, a new thread on /n/! Time to force my meme!

>>956410
How comfortable is it to have no seat tube though

GOAL BY I LIKE TRAINS

ANOTHER GOAL BY BEPSI

Scored against by But First

>>956254

Easily worth $1000 unless the frame is damaged or the suspension needs rebuilding.

That's a great bike.
Elixir 3's are a bit jank but they'll get the job done.
REBA is an extremely nice fork.
Monarch is a workmanlike rear shock.

I would jump on that, personally. The geometry is very, very XC-ish so keep that in mind. It won't be a downhill beast.

I have no clue what to look for when shopping for a mountain bike. Any tips or suggestions for bikes you guys own? I'm planning on going to a bike store near me tomorrow, but I'm afraid he'll just try and sell me on their most expensive model since I'm a noob.

>>956257

Thanks! I'll probably meet that guy and check out the bike.

As long as there's nothing broken they're hiding... Absofuckinglutely

Top kap

Cuck cap

save those grams and just leave it capless man

>>955895
And people says anime sport isn't real.

>>955895
That's rediculous. He's probably losing 10% of his power to the rear wheel slipping.

What's with the orange fedoras?

Jealous/10

>>955350
Gonna be part of the "Wall Guard"? Rate it 7/11

>>955350
The mexicans won't steel your bike.
But that won't stop some nigger from jacking it

pls stop your downtubing

>>952764

> come across a fixie bro
> 30 minutes outside of the city
> He has a flat.
>I was on my 700x35c adventure bike
> had full panniers of food,
> 3 spare tubes,
> frame pump,
> snacks,
> medical kit,
> iPad,
> artisianal cheeses,
> and various gold and silver trinkets
> I stop to consider drinking his tears
> "Got a flat, bro?"
> Yeah man I just got this bike and like
> he's real upset
> "You got any spare tubes man, like, I can pay you back?"
> No, sorry, these just won't fit your 25c tires!
> "Oh.. u-uh... I'ts okay I can walk.. "
> Haha, that's the spirit my friend! Off you go!

Truly a magical cycling moment

Later I googled the issue and realized the tubes would have probably worked!

Totally 'tubed that one guys! haha!

>>952792
>> artisianal cheeses,
>2016
>still eating dairy
Enjoy your health issues in your later years, anon!

>>>/toy/

>>948490
Hello sir. That is a very nice board. But we're going to build a community here too. xo

>>948494
Nah, you'll soon get bored and go back to /b/.

Concordski

>>947067
Pretty much guarantee you it's some older model Boeing or Airbus commercial jet that's still in service. My guess would be a very old 747.

>>947319
Sounds about right. Kalitta Air still has a couple 747-200Fs

>>938594
I want to get my rotary commercial one day but fixed wing is where more opportunity lies.

Pipe dreams are neat tho

>>938659
At the moment. Two years ago the opposite was true.

Once the heli industry breaks out of its current slump and the fixed wing side is over saturated with low time pilots that it gobbled up in the panic, it will be reversed again.

But being dual rated is always a good idea. And fun.

Is anyone else super hyped for Oshkosh? Going to do a ton of flying over a few weeks, seeing lots of friends and family along the way!

>>889318
>pic unrelated

>>889318
I love British loco designs but come on, we all know the class 08 is ugly as fuck.

>>889325
Actually they do have a nice look about them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LvQ9quxh18

>>955799
RIP frame

Tubing is strong because it is consistent shape in modern AL frames. The dent in OP would be enough for me to scrap the frame. I saw 3 more serious dents in the imgur link.

>>955810
so the frame is fucked?

Not sure what you mean by seeing 3 more serious dents. There's a shadow that makes it look like there's another one in my op pic.

Meh, not that bad.

The location in which the dents are located are not enough to compromise the frame desu.

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Here's the Raleigh.

Also my friend offered me free gatorskins but I'm not sure what size they are yet.

>>955731
>Plus it's cheaper
No, it's not cheaper if you want to get it to mechanically like new condition, completely ignoring cosmetics. Especially not at $350 for that piece of shit.

>>955734
You think?
http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1185342_-1___000000

$700 seems like a bargain for sure, so I'm inclined to believe you, but are you sure the Raleigh would cost $400 to get into working condition? Not that their performance would be comparable obviously.