/BBG/- Bike Buying General

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>>1029111
>where you live
Germany
>your height/inseam/penis length
175 cm/ 76cm/ kek

>type of bike you're after
hardtail for light offroad

>your budget
up to 1100 Euro

>any specific requirements
preferably a frame from Steppenwolf, pic related
else best brand there is for hardtails
26/ 27.5

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I want a Vaya.
Tell me why I should get a Vaya.

>>1029124
Whyte hardtails are very good. I don't know if they sell them in Germany yet but they're extremely high quality.

>>1029130
>Whyte hardtails
looking nice but no dealer in germany.
will see if they may deliver it

>>1029126
They make fun bikes at decent value and I like the decal
Still would get a Jamis or Kona equivalent over a Salsa since they're cheaper

>>1029124
try canyon, rose bikes, radon, orbea, NS bikes, dartmoor or if you don't might ordering from the UK, bird, cotic, ragley,

I want a Colnago. I've always wanted Colnago, since the day I started riding a bike I always wanted a Colnago. I've had Look, Specialized, Raleigh, De Rosa, Panasonic. Now I want the bike.

Am I being stupid for paying a few thousand pounds more than its equivalents for a name? I love the styling, the colour, the fact that I can (and will) be flying out to the factory to get sized for it and it's made from bits of Ferraris and so on but ultimately it's a £10k bike for an average rider with no real performance or ride advantage over the competition.

It's not really the money. I just like it for purely aesthetic and gut feelings. I've done the same with cars before, it's a bit of a letdown.

>>1029153
sounds expensive desu, but you spend your money how you see fit

>>1029153
If you can afford it, why not. At least to get it out of your system.

>>1029153
it's better to spend £10k on a bike you'll use for your life, than pay £2-3k every few years for a bike you don't really like.

>>1029152
cotic bikes seem to be steel frames only
whats best for a hardtail? opinions?
I think steel would be better just for durability

>>1029162
steel is usually prefered as it gives a more compliant ride, which helps to cushion out the bumps, as it's not as stiff as an aluminium frame, but it's also not as brittle as aluminium and is easier to repair if you were to have cracks, but it's down to the rider to what they prefer, as aluminium is just as good as steel, also aluminium is a fair bit cheaper too.

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>>1029163
found this surley (instigator 2.0)
it did well in tests
what do you think?

>>1029175
i'd be wary just as it's a 26er, and there's not many 26 inch components around.

>>1029179
>There's not many 26 inch components around.

I mean, there's only OVER 30 YEARS of used MTB components out there. That's nothing at all! Might as well give up and throw away your 26" wheeled MTB at this point because you can't find parts for it anymore.

Fuck, what's even 26" specific other than the wheels? The fork? What else?

>>1029197
the entire rear triangle of the frame, for instance.

>>1029153
The V1-r? Hey if you can afford your dreams without getting into crushing debt, fucking do it. And you'll probably be faster on it unless you're already riding something like a NK1K, Venge ViAS, or Specialissima.

>>1029316
is the rear triangle a consumable on mountain bikes now

Tell me if this is a fair price:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/371791842462?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

If it is, please don't buy it. Lemme have it!!1!

>>1029329
I would not pay $600 for that. Maybe $450, and I live in a city where bike prices are horribly inflated. But I'd never buy a bike without test riding, unless it were custom.

>>1029329
It's better than what you'd get for that price new, but the ability to test ride and haggle a s/hand bike is pretty important. If a bike can't ride no hands, the wheels don't sit and spin straight in the frame or it has hairline cracks then it's been crashed and it's not desirable at all. Hard to tell this from photos, although it looks ok.

Specifically on that bike, i'd want to know if the triple shifts well. Old STI levers get fucky and if the front doesn't shift well, it's a project worth naught $200, as opposed to a bike with a nice complete group. Spraying the shit out the levers with WD40 can do some good though.

I like a closeish cassette and a triple, it's the compact double and 11-28 of yesteryear, the gearing most serious roadies in the 90s who climbed rode. There is more weight and complexity, but the shift pattern and gear overlap is nice imo. 9 speed parts are cheap and readily available.

Factor in $60 for new tires, and $20 for a new chain. Maybe offer 5 if you really like it.

>>1029344
Yeah if I were to get a bike with an old triple it had better be friction shift or Campy.

A LBS near me has a like-new '05 Bianchi Veloce made from 631, with full Campy Veloce 10x3 (pre-QS) and Vento wheels, with a Butterfly Ti saddle, for $650. I'm seriously considering getting it, even though I really don't need yet another steel roadie and it's probably a little small for me and I'm supposed to be saving for an Infinito CV

>>1029387
good taste my man, in every regard

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>>1029111
vicenza italy

173cm

riding around town, riding from town to town
less than 1000 euro

looking to buy a bike. hybrid, rural, upgrade/maintainable. going to lurk /n/ but if yall got a wiki or something link me. I'm looking to spend $500-$600 without accessories but i can go a bit higher. being lazy i just landed on a meme trek 7.2 fx.

>>1029863
got a local craigslist? how tall are you?

>>1029865
yes 5.9

>>1029866
give us the link to your local craigslist so we can find bikes for you.

>>1029858
>vicenza
I have a hard time believing that you can't just walk into a used bike shop there and roll out with something amazing. New I guess a Canyon Endurace Tiagra or Bianchi Via Nirone Tiagra would be fine.

>>1029858
>>1029889

Check the big bike shops that have their own teams. They'll be be buying the new year models around this time and putting their old ones on consignment. I saw 5 or 6 yellow team Pinarellos at Eurovelo in Vittorio Veneto a couple of weeks ago.

>>1029894
Yeah it would be really weird and kinda terrible to be rolling around Vicenza of all places on entry-level Al.

>>1029863

>>1029897

Nah, it's about 50/50 carbon vs alum in the area.

I'm in Pordenone trying to sell a 57cm Fondriest w/ Tiagra, but it's borderline big for me at 185cm.

Can someone help me find some new handlebars ?

25.4 640mm to 720mm 40 to 60mm rise and absolutely no (or very very little) back/up sweep.

Material doesn't matter

Around $30 USD or less

I've done all the googling I can think of and still haven't found.

>>1029153
why not simply buy the frame and put your most recent bike's parts on it?

someone talk me out of putting a Fox 36 (170) on my bike to replace my RS Pike (140). bit more travel in front won't hurt and to alter the geometry slightly to raise the bb and put my center mass back a bit because i feel like i'm hanging over the front wheel like a fucking xc racer on the 140.

>where you live
USA
>your height/inseam/penis length
5ft 9in height, 30 inch inseam
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
thinking of a road bike that i can also use on trails.
>your budget
around $1000
>any specific requirements
low maintenance

>>1029874
>just buy a random bike off craigslist.
>how dare you ask for relevant advice in a general

sup /n/

I'm a uni student in the UK, and have ~£1000 budget to spend on a new bike. I ride a fair amount (rode a couple of thousand kilometres across Europe this summer, and commute around London every day) but actually don't know a lot about buying bikes- I daily a beat up 90s MTB and went across Europe on one of my dad's bikes (alu frame, carbon forks)

However, I'm looking for a road bike, probably full carbon, if this is beneficial over alu/carbon mix.

Height: 6'2
Riding- Roads (dur) around England mainly, mix of hills, crap roads, flats etc
Budget- ~£1000

Do I want disc brakes/is that in my budget?
Should I go carbon or aluminium?
Should I save some money and upgrade wheels?

>>1030149
for £1k to get carbon you'd have really crap components, so it's worth going aluminium with better components, like there's this for £900 which'll give you £100 for a new saddle and/or pedals
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXLDNRIVHRD/planet-x-london-road-sram-rival-11-hydraulic-disc-road-bike

>>1029924
keep that fork, and get a shorter stem, as 30mm will fuck the geometry of your bike, and probably rip the head tube off.

>>1030149
also any of these are good bikes for your budget
https://www.evanscycles.com/kmlp/pinnacle-arkose

>>1029924
A longer fork will actually shorten the reach of the bike (which is what matters when you're standing up) so it would be counterproductive

See if your bike will take a reach-adjustment headset, if not sell the bike and buy something longer

>>1030164
>>1030166

Thanks, I'll look at a good alu/carbon mix with something like Tiagra/105- I can always do things like upgrading the wheelset at a later date. Are disc brakes worth it of rims? I've only ever used discs on mtbs

>>1030173
in wet and cold weather they are worth it, and it's nice to know that you won't need to replace a rim after a few thousand miles.

>>1030174

How does it work re changing wheels? Do only specific wheels work with them, and how standardised is it?

>>1030175
as long as it's a disc hub with 100x10mm will fit in the front and 135x10mm in the rear, and it'll be 700c/29er rim diameter, disc road wheel sets have been around for a few years so they are pretty easy to find

What reason is there for me to get a cyclocross bike over just throwing some drop bars on one of my rigid frames?
I'm in love with the paint jobs on these Fuji's but I don't see anything that makes it really seem all that different aside from a bit lighter and disk brakes.

>where you live
Los Angeles

>your height/inseam/penis length
5'9'' / 32 / 7.62e+7 nanometers

>type of bike you're after
Commuter, but none of the super skinny wheel shit. I don't wanna have to worry about destroying a tire because I rode over a crack in the sidewalk or cut across a bit of grass.

>your budget
$1000 dollars. It's a graduation gift.

>any specific requirements
I don't wanna look like a tool

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5867284417.html

even if this needed new wheels (which I wouldn't be opposed to anyway because I think these are steel rims, and I could get alum.), would it be worth it?

Raleigh grand prix's are solid bikes right?

>>1029153
Just do it

>>1029161
who the fuck spends that much money on a fucking bike?
no seriously, I have a <1k euro bike and it has lasted for over a decade so far. incorporating repair costs lets say another 600 euros or so.

HOW THE FUCK DO YOU PAY SEVERAL THOUSAND POUNDS EVERY FEW YEARS. WHATS WRONG WITH YOU.

also I would like to point out that if you get a very expensive bike, you better not be an idiot that leaves it out in public to be stolen. because even u locks can be cut through in seconds, and there are professional thieves out there

>where you live
Sweden
>your height/inseam/penis length
182cm, 84cm
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
City riding, lots of hills, lots of snow and ice in winter but I want to gofast in summer. So probably a cyclocross or racer.
>your budget
Under 650 euro or so
>any specific requirements
Disc brakes probably, but most likely can't fit anything decent in my budget.

>>1030984
Avoid that heap of rusty junk

>>1031352
Verenti Substance (wiggle.co.uk) or Genesis CdA10 (Evans) if you can stretch the budget by a röding.

>>1031361
What makes the CdA10 with its mixed groupset components better than the Substance?

>>1029316
Wrong, it's 26+, which will clear a 27.5x2.4 no problem. Can also clear a 29x2.0. Fork is 27.5.

>>1031362
Who said it was? But it's an aluminium frame with a half-carbon fork, while the Substance is steel. They're just different options.
Charge has some nice bikes in this price range too.

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>>1029111

>where you live

England

>your height/inseam/penis length

180cm
82cm
???

>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do

1-3 speed rugged bike that can get me from A - B year round as well as carry weekly grocery and requires relatively little maintenance

>your budget

Anything over £600 is far too lavish

>any specific requirements

Dynamo
mudguards
sit up posture is something I've come to appreciate
front rack
rear rack
hand operated brakes

>pic related is the one I'm looking at

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>>1029111
>where you live
Poland
>your height/inseam/penis length
189//85/19
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
XC 29er frame
>your budget
~200€
>any specific requirements
I'm looking for a frame for a HT MTB, I wanted an Accent Peak frame but they don't sell a 19" sized 29" wheel fredcolors (black/red/white) one anywhere. Any substitutes? I can't get chi-carb cause reputable ones are ~$600 so I'm stuck with AL frames for now

>>1031621
You don't know if you have a penis?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5902519407.html

Cop or not? Looks like the perfect commuting bike for me. I also hear the sport SS is a really well built model from japan.

>>1031765

Not measured it. I'd say it's within normal parameters at a glance

>>1031835
'Made in japan' is normally a good thing, but with bianchi, they where the cheap models. 'Sport' is also universal bicycle language for entry level. Golden arrow is also pretty crap. All fine though, just don't 'upgrade' (fuck with, waste money) it.

It's in nice original condition (aside from the rims being drilled for schrader valves). It's got the reflectors, pie plate, og brake pads, etc. Most of the wear looks from mother time. This is the best kind of bike to buy. A coat of dust, dry bearings, cheap and unmolested. It will need (some- a lot of) work though.

It would make a great commuter (unless you're weak and somewhere hilly in which case the gearing is too high), but it will never be a great road bike.

>>1031857
thanks for the input, good catch on the valve stems- that seems pretty retarded to me.

also, know anything about the weight? aren't these made with some magnesium or something? seems a little heavy

>>1031857
Golden arrow is so purty though

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How strong (or weak) can a 45 years old frame be?

Cause I'm thinking of buying pic related

If you wanna see more pics http://rj.olx.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-e-regiao/ciclismo/caloi-10-original-1971-251330001?xtmc=bicicleta+caloi&xtnp=1&xtcr=43

>>1031915
As long as a steel frame has been protected from rust and physical impacts, it doesn't degrade over time. With that bike I'd be more concerned with the condition of the wheels, the crappy brakes, and the mediocre drivetrain (esp. shifters) than I would about the frame.

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>where you live
Santa Cruz, CA
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/scz/bia?query=bike
>your height/inseam/penis length
5'6"/31"/:^)
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
Probably a hybrid or a road bike, it will be for commuting and riding around town
>your budget
$300 US
>any specific requirements
nah

>>1031931
Should I buy the modern version of it?

http://rj.olx.com.br/rio-de-janeiro-e-regiao/ciclismo/bicicleta-caloi-10-speed-nova-274621818?xtmc=bicicleta+caloi&xtnp=2&xtcr=5

>>1031885
>seems a little heavy
yes dude, that's what i'm saying, it's a cheap heavy bike.

>>1031933
Not reading this post

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So after taking apart my wheels to clean some shit off my bike I realized how heavy they are so I decided they will be the next thing I upgrade in it.

It's a Canondale CAADX 2016, it has 6-hole discs.

I really have absolutely no idea where to start as I've never bought or built wheels for a CX bike like this.

I've built road wheels before and I know that if I don't get all compatible componentes I'll end up wasting a bunch of money and time, so maybe someone can recommend me where to start? Or maybe even a wheelset that I can just buy?

Again, I can build wheels, I've done it before. Just not for CX bikes with disc brakes.

I'm looking to spend around 300-350 pounds (that's around 400 dollaridoos).

>>1032011
for around 400? shit
Williams System 25 are great but they're like $525. Scan your local CL or watch pinkbike/ebay for some sweet deals, always a good way to get more value.

>>1031915
The frame would probably be fine if it's steel. Could be rust. The brakes and shifting are almost guaranteed to suck shit though. Used is a good way to go but man get something more recent. Not worth it.

>>1031759
Get something used on craigslist or up your budget. Anything around 200 will be abysmal. Even used for that amount should absolutely not be used for actual mountain biking on serious trails, the bike will be rattled apart on rough singletrack.

>>1032118
>Williams System 25
I've been checking all kinds of wheels and these look pretty nice, and light.

However I'm still a fat fuck and all the lightweight wheelsets that I'm seeing recommend max rider weight of 210ish pounds, now me being 200ish it actually makes me a bit scared to ride just 5% away from the max weight.

I guess I'll wait to get lightweight wheels until I stop being a fat fuck, which shouldn't take too long anyway.

Thanks m8

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>>1029111
>>where you live
marquette, mi
>>your height/inseam/penis length
6'2/36/innie
>>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
i want to huck myself off a mountain like rachel atherton
>>your budget
$6,500 for bike and kit
>>any specific requirements
no ''''''''''womens'''''''''' shit

>>1032366
Thas a scary tall woman

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what are the best road bikes availble for 700-1000usd? (aprox)
its gonna be my first road bike, im currently riding a old but good hardtail and have done 100-150km trips and stuff. wanna get deeper into cycling ( i dont care about racing, but i do compete with myself, like to explore limits).

should i go used? what brands/models should i look for? try to stick with big names cause im not in the states or europe but we have decent distrubution. just not worthy to import something weird with this budget.

>>1032643

If you're doing 150km on an ancient hardtail, you'll be happiest with another steel hardtail, updated with disc brakes, better tire clearance, etc

Surly and Salsa come immediately to mind, but are probably not really in your budget. REI's house brand Novara may be worth a look.

>>1032643
specialized allez is respectable for baby's first roadie.

750-ish for claris
980-ish for sora

more for higher tier groups.

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>>1032643
I'd suggest getting an entry level road bike with the new 2017 sora, new tiagra or 105 (new hood shape and cables routed under the bar tape) from a shop with friendly competent staff. Also get some clipless shoes (fit is the no 1 concern, don't buy online, don't limit yourself to road or mtb shoes, buy the ones that are most comfortable), and have the bike store help you adjust your fit. You can buy pedals online. They should do a basic fit for free, help you setup your cleats, etc.

You won't get the best deal and it's possible to spaghetti your way out of getting help from the shop, but it's worth paying the lbs premium for support.

Don't get memed into a 'versatile' bike. Pure road bikes are GOAT. They are also versatile.

Alternately, if you want to be flashy, you could get something higher end used. It depends on your market and how savvy you are.

Don't buy a bike you don't like. What makes you like it or not might be completely arbitrary but it's important to like it or you won't ride it.

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>>1032650

>advocating support of a lbs
>2016

lol /pol/

figuratively self-euthanize.

>>1032651
I've ridden road for almost 10 years on many different used bikes. The only new bike i've ever had was a shitty mtb when i was a kid.

When i starting spending real cash, my number one priority was probably being flashy. Hence campag record, full dura ace, full carbon, columbus, oria, 531c, 853, you name it. I ride a lot and only now that i have a long term knee injury am i seeing that bike fit should be the number one priority.

If you don't ride much, it doesn't matter so much, but if you're riding centuries, fit is of paramount importance. This doesn't necessarily mean paying 200 beans for some dangus to point lazers at your knees and finger your bumhole, but even that is often worthwhile.

I recently spend 10 minutes walking around a big specialized store looking to try on shoes, demo an allez, and discuss their fancy fitting system. I didn't get approached once. Fuck them. Good shops do exist though.

My first road bike was $100, tange 5 tubing, 7 speed sis. That bike was the zenith of value. Even for 100x the price, unless you're racing, you barely get anything more. It's not an option for many people though.

>lol /pol/
I hope the irony of defending your bullshit with a meaningless buzzword isn't lost on you.

>>1032653
>Good shops do exist though.

Wrong.

>>1032653
>I hope the irony of defending your bullshit with a meaningless buzzword isn't lost on you.

I hope the irony of my using a meaningless buzzword to signify something meaningful isn't lost on you.

>>1032665
cant you go and be butthurt elsewhere

>>1032666
me 'being /pol/' is real meaningful

>>1032667

/n/ is the bike board, m8

I've been cycling for more than thirty years in one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world and the simple fact is that there is no such thing as a bike shop or bike shop employee that isn't garbage. Most bike co-ops barely aspire to the level of decency.

If you can't or won't acknowledge this simple fact, there is something DEEPLY wrong with you.

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>>1032670
lol i don't even know where to begin unpacking this post

>>1032670
>everyone is stupid except me, theyre all dumb and im the only one who knows whats actually going on

i can guarantee you that, likely multiple times, shop employees have made fun of your dumb ass seconds after you leave the shop

>>1032689
>shop employees have made fun of your dumb ass seconds after you leave the shop
yeah but if you're getting bent over retail drones bagging on you, you really need to work on your sense of self-worth.

>>1032708
So do you, but on a different way

Amazing deal alert. Someone at Nashbar fucked up, and it looks like they started a 70% off sale at the same time they still had a 30% off sale.

http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_579672_-1___206861

105 11 speed with disc brakes for $500.

>>1033519
Also these wheels look like an amazing buy for anyone who wants carbon wheels

http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_593223_-1___206861

$500 for actual not China mystery brand wheels.

>>1033520
Also also SPD pedals for $4

http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_594647_-1___206861

This is ridiculous.

>>1033522
And one more, Cdale 12 panel bibs for $25

http://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_599140_-1___206861

>>1033519
bretty cool

Well I hope someone got use out of the double Nashbar sale because it's over.

>>1031759
Romet Rambler 29 would be, like, the cheapest, but I'm not really sure if it should be recommended.

Fuck, /n/egros, I want to buy a celeste colored Bianchi purely for commuting purposes, I own a Cervelo that I train and race on but I'm not quite comfortable leaving it around even with a lock so I was looking at spending >$1000 (australian dollarydoos) to try and find a Nirone or something.

How dumb am I?

>>1033582
>i want to buy a theft magnet because im afraid of my bike getting stolen
???

I want a dutchie bike in the states so badly. is this possible to achieve? if so, please point me to where and the cost of doing so please.

>>1029111
>Ohio
>5'11"/34"/6"
>Folding, road, probably SS with coaster or disc brake a plus
>$250

>>1033582
FREEEEEDS

Currently looking for a Mountain Bike for my work commutes because my road bike cannot handle snow. How does this one look? I need one ASAP.

http://ithaca.craigslist.org/bik/5894593330.html

>where you live
Sweden
>your height/inseam/penis length
~180cm
>type of riding you want to do
Mostly just for getting from point A to point B, something that works all year round and in a lot of different terrain, road, snow, gravel etc
>your budget
Just want a quality bike that will last me a very long time

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$30

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>>1029111
>>where you live
small town flyover usa with main road 30mph and the rest backroads, low traffic all around

>>your height/inseam/penis length
5.9" average
>>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
live in a valley descending southward into a major river. basically lots of hills but nothing insurmountable.

>>your budget
$600 or so
>>any specific requirements
accessory friendly. it will be my main vehicle for things like groceries, so baskets and racks

>>1033782
cute

>USA
>5'9/ 29"
>rigid SS (winter commute)
>~$600
>26"

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>>1029111
what would the differences between the access old turnpike gravel bike (750$) and the fuji tread 1.3 (760$). both are in my budget and the type of bike i want. which would u buy?


http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10052_10551_1206972_-1___000000

http://www.performancebike.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10052_10551_1192391_-1___000000

>>1033850

For $30 I would buy the fuck out of that bike

Looks like a fantastic booze cruiser

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>>1029111
>where you live
England
>your height/inseam/penis length
5'10" (178cm) / 34" (84cm) / 6" (probably)
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
Road bike - I want to go up mountains as fast as fucking possible
>your budget
As cheap as fucking possible
>any specific requirements
I want it to look fly as fuck

What do you think of pic related for £350 ($444 / €417)?

I've looked at the Decathlon Triban SE 500 which is the most common recommendation in this price bracket (costs £300 / $380 / €358)

But this Merlin thing has racier geometry. I'm an amateur with hundreds of miles of experience, on my dad's bikes. Right now I only ride an old Raleigh road bike from the 80s. My reasoning is that if I splash out for a brand new bike, I want it to be as close to something I could use in a sportive as possible.

I don't do proper racing, or even club riding, right now. I just do my own riding, and not very seriously at the moment, although I used to do some charity rides of between 50 to 100 miles a day.

But I want to up my bike game so I can start going for more proper rides. My current road bike is wank, especially since I took the gears off for the purposes of city commuting. Now I want to do proper riding again and I can either upgrade my current bike (derailleurs and shifters at minimum, and probably the brakes too) or splash out on a new one... which I do feel really guilty about 2bh, because I don't know if I will do enough riding to justify it, or whether I'll get bored of proper rides after a few weeks or so.

Thoughts?

Link to bike in pic btw: https://www.merlincycles.com/merlin-performance-pr7-road-bike-2016-85148.html

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>>1034062
Just to clarify btw

When I say I took the gears off, I mean the derailleurs and the downtube shifters. So it's a single speed now, basically. I shortened the chain, so it's just sitting in one gear on the cassette (no chain tensioner; drop-outs are *semi-*horizontal so I just pulled the wheel back as far as possible to tension the chain)

So I want to do some proper rides, but I can't really on this thing. I did have a Shimano Sora rear derailleur that I fitted to it a few years ago (the original one blew apart), and I think I still have it. The front mech was shit though, the spring was gone. And I might have lost the down-tube shifters. Couldn't find them the other day.

Also as I say, the brakes are shocking. Old style single pivot. I would love to put dual pivots on, but that requires drilling the frame, and I can't be fucked. Maybe just new brake pads? Better than nothing I guess.

So in my situation, would you perform these upgrades, or splash out on a brand new bike?

Pic is from google, but same model as mine. Imagine it converted to a single-speed in the fucked up way I described above.

Writing these long ass posts has forced me to think about the process and now I'm thinking maybe I should do the upgrades. Brake pads are quite cheap - the mechs and shifters I *hope* I can find in the garage. If not then down-tube shifters and a front-mech will be needed. But still - upgrade or buy?

Hey guys
I'm looking for a replacement of my Giant P-SL1-tires. They should provide low rolling resistance, good puncture resistance and -here I'm struggeling a bit- good comfort and grip. I think I'll have to choose between the conti GP4000SII or the new Schwalbe One V-Guard. I'm not a big fan of Schwalbe's MTB-tires, but its said, that the One is more comfortable and grippy than the Conti? Is it right? Or highly subjective?

>>1033970

I'd get the turnpike.
I like the look

also you get a stans grail rims and schwalbe g ones.
that's a decent wheelset.

Are all shock pumps made equal?

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Thinking of buying pic related. I'd throw out the SRAM shit and replace it with a Shimano 105 set I've got from an old bike. What do you guys think? Would use the bike to commute to work (9km from home).

>>1034361
Bike costs 350 euro btw, already rode it and like it very much except the SRAM set.

>>1034362
Dude you cannot tell the difference on the first ride ever the difference between SRAM and Shimano if groupsets are equivalent.

You could blindfold me and put me on any bike at my shop and i wouldnt be able to tell the difference.

The biggest factor is how it is adjusted

You sound like a douche

>>1034365
I'm sorry, I wasn't very clean on why I don't like the SRAM. I checked some reviews before I tried it and most people said they weren't too good. When I tested the bike it rode very smoothly, but I am afraid they won't last long. But that wouldn't matter since I've got a spare Shimano 105 set. I'm only wondering if somebody has any experience with the bike they would like to share.

I've been riding my 80\s rigid Mountain bike on my local single trail and downhill stuff. Nothing major but I feel as though I'm ready to take the next plunge in to the MTB world. I need recommendations for an entry level rigid rear, suspension fork MTB.

These are some wants, not needs:

29er or 27.5
Mech or Hydraulic Disc brakes.
1x X for ease of operation.,

Any recommendations?

>>1034369
You won't be able to transfer the shifters to the flat bars, so ou'd be better off buying the microshift equipped drop bar version.

>>1034251
Need answer please. Must be buying one of these shortly.

>>1034365
>Dude you cannot tell the difference on the first ride ever the difference between SRAM and Shimano
Yes you can?

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5915386169.html

what could possibly be wrong with it?

>>1034361

why would you buy a complete bike if you don't like the group ?

is there nothing suitable ?

>>1034374

marin pine mountain 1

get a sus fork once you fell like it.

that bike is incredible for the price and since your not accoustomed to a sus fork you won't miss it.

>>1034499
Looking on the positive side there's no obvious damage to the top tube and down tube, so with a replacement fork it'd be rideable again. Probably.

>>1029111
where do I buy a nice set of titties

>>1034605
Checked it out. I'd rather just get something with a suspension fork already on there. Any other suggestions ?

>>1034251
>>1034411
the rockshox one has a swivel base on the hose which is pretty fucking rad

washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/5921616791.html
Is this good? I need a commuter bike

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someone talk me out of it

>>1035196
i just spit up some of my beer....thanks anon

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>>1035043
RS also has a convertible one that switches volume/pressure for both shocks and tires. Haven't ever used it for tires though so it might suck but it works fine on suspension. Also the gauge comes off if you want to save space.

>>1035043
I did some of my own research and was told to get one with a "switch"

>>1035196
Since when can American manufacturers put a pivot on the chainstay? I thought Specialized's FSR patent locked that away?

>>1029124
>Steppenwolf
Lit. who

>>1035196
probably the best trail bike i've ever put a leg over in my 34 years on this earth. the one from last year has better colors though.

if you can afford it, go for it. fuckin' bikes burly as shit. i took one of these down A-Line this year and it was the nuts.

>>1035317
the patent on the horst link design expired in 2013

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what do you guys think of this bike?
it would be my first road bike (im currently riding a good old hardtail with 1.5 slicks, got serious with that one so i want to try a road bike. on the mtb ive done 150km trips and stuff, train, etc). im really not familiar with road bikes btw, in the riding sense.

heres the original sale post: http://articulo.mercadolibre.cl/MLC-441141058-bicicleta-de-ruta-mosso-_JM

bike is full tiagra, crankset is 52-39 and cogs are 11-23, carbon fork. thats the only info posted. there are no replicas of these types of frames right? only more expensive carbon ones? im trying to avoid replicas.. any info is welcomed. frame size is 48... according to my measures and some online calculators i should be 49-50.. 48 should be col right? (164cm height, 75 cm leg long).

thanks! and sorry for my shit english.. new and used market here are limited and prices are a bit higher than i nthe states cause of importation and stuff. thanks!

>>1035346
forgot to mention the important thing. price is 900usd aprox

>>1035346
halp plox, thanks guys

>>1035346
>>1035347
>>1035400
I would probably skip it.. tiagra isnt all that great, if it was used 105 maybe... also I stay away from used carbon.. never know what happened or if it was crashed.. you havent even had a chance to ride it? and not sure if it fits? yeah I wouldnt waste my time on it... btw after googling mosso 737tb7 I found a new frame and fork for about $550 usd

>>1035346
CONCHETUMARE LA WEA CARA

>>1029126
I test rode a Vaya and it's one of the most fun, if not very most fun, bike I've ever ridden. And I work at a LBS and I have ridden a fuckload of different bikes. So yeah definitely get a Vaya.

>>1035406
thonks, frame is aluminium 7005 though, fork is carbon, seller says it weight around 8kg

>>1035410
posta wacho pelao no cacho ni una wa de ruteras, guste recomendar rango 50-80 prats

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45€, barely used y n?
I know nothing about bikes, can I convert this ladies bike to a male bike?

>>1035442
I'd go for it
And what makes you think it's a ladies bike?

>>1035471
Because it said ladies bike. No clue

>>1035486
Well, it's not.

>>1035438
Anda a revisar el subforo de bicis completas en Bikemontt, es como la unica parte que venden ruteras de calidad usadas. Los grupos de FB estan llenos de jiles

>>1031915
45 years old is nothing to a well-built steel frame if the paint is intact and the bike has been protected from corrosion.
Two bikes in my own collection are over 44 years old. Eroica events typically have bikes that are far older than that. The larger problem is what happens to parts after prolonged periods of neglect. Most of the time the consumable items (brake pads, cables, tape, hoods, plastic bits) are in poor condition and need replacement before the bike can be ridden safely. The bike you posted is no exception.

>>1035494
vale hermanini. y si , fb es un mar de caca.

posted in the wrong thread so repostan here

I like the look of those montauge folding bikes and on ebay they're only like 100 quid if they aren't the paratrooper version, is there any reason as to why I shouldn't get one? I'd like to use it just for lesiure.

If these suck then what's the thinkpad of bikes? Robust yet cheap and efficient

Are all fixies basically the same?

I want to get a shitty commuter bike for locking outside and I'm curious about fixied gear and don't need another geared bike.

I can't tell what the actual difference between fixies would be except that the better ones are 10 pounds lighter than the shitty ones.

I have multiple road bikes, double butted steel, superlight aluminum, carbon fiber, I'm not the kind of person to lay the superlatives on thick. As far as I'm concerned they all seem fine to me after putting on some high TPI road tires and proper inflation. The biggest difference is the steel one is about 8 pounds heavier.

Is there any reason not not just get a shitty hi-ten one?

i want to do offroad touring, like the great divide mtb trail or something
is it better to go plus size tires or fullsus and not be able to carry as much baggage?
i'm small 1.70m, i'm thinking 26+ or 27.5
i have a nuvinci hub sitting at home so i'm thinking i'd like a belt drive

soma b-side with 2.4" tires, would it be large enough for long days of washboard road?

or should i go with troll or pugsley and chain drive, or some other?

>>1035557
>I'd like to use it just for lesiure.
I have a foldable BSO and I have carried up to 30kg of stuff on it and it still rides. For some leisure rides I don't think the bike will break into pieces unless you are a landwhale.

>>1035566
>Is there any reason not not just get a shitty hi-ten one?
For commuting, having a non fancy, cheap and reliable bike is the best option. The ride quality won't be the same as one with a nice bike, but you can leave your bike outside with no problem and If someone steals it, you won't lose too much.

I'm looking at getting a Kona Sutra (2017) for my first serious bike. I've been riding craigeslist bikes for half a decade and want to treat myself.

Tell me your experiences with it if you have any.

>>1035614
> The ride quality won't be the same as one with a nice bike
I keep hearing this but I think this is bullshit and something people tell themselves to feel good about their purchases. I have multiple nice road bikes. Ride quality is basically all in the tires.

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Just for future reference, I am looking for carbon frames (new or <~5 years old) that have threaded bottom bracket shells, be it English or Italian threaded. If anyone can give me an idea of some companies that I should be looking for it would be appreciated.

>>1035704
Pinarello is the only one that springs to mind

>>1035704
That'll be tricky, we've only just started seeing BSA BBs on contemporary carbon bikes, and it's still somewhat uncommon.

>>1035704
Every China mfg and their mother will sell your BSA frames

>>1035739
What the actual fuck are you talking about

>>1035774
Fair enough- I'll keep that in mind. I'd definitely rather go for a regular manfacturer though. On the other hand, I have seen conversion kits to make press fit bottom brackets compatible with other types of BBs (specifically Campag Power and Ultra Torque) does anyone know if these systems are any good?

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Do you anons think a Cannondale Synapse Claris would be a nice bike to ride to work every day? I want a road frame and smooth ride but don't want to spend thousands.

I live in a temperate, humid climate, with lots of hills and decent roads

>>1035801
Yes

>>1035802
Thanks. Do you think Claris is good enough for a few years of daily use or will I die in a fire if I don't get something like Tiagra?

>>1035864
>Do you think Claris is good enough for a few years of daily use

Yes, getting a suitable gearing range is far more important

>>1035866
Having 2 extra cogs helps with that. Going from 3x10 to 2x11 doesn't.

>>1035866
This- the larger gaps between gears in an 8 speed wide range cassette is not ideal for racing, but you should be fine for just commuting.

>>1035866
>>1035894
>>1035898
I was more concerned about the quality and durability of the components but that doesn't seem to be a problem. Thanks.

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hello there, anyone knows something about felt bycicles? i have never heard about this brand before.
im looking at this used Felt F5, pic related
it has a shimano 105 groupset, weight just under 8kg. they want 1000usd for it.. take in consideration that for my region, prices are higher that in the usa 25% more usually. its harder toget good deals. it would be my first roadbike since i was a kid.

this is what i found online:
http://www.feltbicycles.com/International/2016/Bikes/road/race/F/f5.aspx

thanks, any advice is welcomed.

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theres no chance on this beeing a fake frame right? like chinese copy? im scared about that

>>1035907
Claris is sturdy enough

>>1035908
>>1035910
Felt makes good bikes at decent prices. Bear in mind the one you're being sold and the one from the link you posted aren't the same bike; the used one is most likely from a previous year, and it has an aluminium frame. I don't think I'd pay $1k for a used alu bike.

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>>1035918
the seller (wich is a 20 or something young girl from a posh part of town), posted it as a 2016 model, only used for 4 months, mainly on a roller trainer (thats how its said? sorry for my crap english). in the technical info she posted it states its a carbon frame compatible with shimano Di2

why do you think the frame is alu? does something look fishy ?
the thing that doesnt compute from the specs she posted is the crankset, clearly its a 105 but she posted its a FSA, here is the description (i translated some names of the parts, not their description):

FRAME Felt Race Road Carbon Fiber UHC Performance. Compatible Shimano Di2
COLOR Negro Mate
FORK Felt Race Road Carbon Fiber UHC Performance
DIRECTION FSA NO.38/42 Integrada
PEDALIER Shimano Hollowtech II
Shimano 105 11v
SHIFTERS Shimano 105 11v
DERALLIEUR Shimano 105 11v
BRAKES Shimano Ultegra
WHEELS Felt Road RSL3 (Tubeless Ready), 22mm Ancho, 24mm Perfil
Felt R3, Sealed Bearings
Schwalbe Lugano HS 471, 700c x 23c
COGS Shimano 105 11v, 11-28
CHAIN Shimano 105 11v
Felt SuperLite Road, 65mm Reach, 125mm Drop, Talla 48cm = 380mm; 51cm = 400mm; 54 - 56cm = 420mm; 58 - 61cm = 440mm
Felt Gel
elt SuperLite, +/-7° Talla 48cm = 80mm; 51cm = 90mm; 54 - 56cm = 100mm; 58cm = 110mm; 61cm = 120mm
SEAT Prologo Nago Evo T2.0
Felt Race Road Carbon Fiber UHC Performance, O27.2mm, 300mm
WEIGHT 7.83kg

does anything else not match? anything i should look for if i go see it?
thanks, i really need help here :)

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>>1035908
>>1035910
>>1035922

anyone can help me?
in short, felt f5, im not from the states prices are higher here, its used but only for 5 months, they have the recipt. asking for 1000usd. new its beeing sold at 1500usd here. its full shimano 105, carbon bike..yay or nay? should i look for something when checking it? im thinking on going to buy it today thats why i need advice so much, thanks!

>>1035922
>why do you think the frame is alu? does something look fishy ?
The top tube-head tube- downtube part looks welded and does not look very garbon, and you can see welds behind the chainring. Weld=alu

>>1035922
Seems like a decent bike, but its not carbon as >>1035960 said. Good enough for a beginner, 105 is a solid groupset and alu is good as a starter frame.
You should check if it fits you, as fit is the most important thing for a bike.

>>1035961
do you think its good for the price? its strange cause in the felt page they promote it as carbon
check:
http://www.feltbicycles.com/International/2016/Bikes/road/race/F/f5.aspx

does that one also look like alu for you guys?

>>1035965
Wrong bike, it looks similar to the FR30, but not too sure. Could also be a womens version. How tall are you?

>>1035915
Thanks a lot, I have the bike ordered now. :^)

>>1035972
it could be a woemns version
im 1.64mt 75 or 74 leg

first bike. very hilly town, basically a tiered valley. still a lot of flat moving away from town. will drops still be worth it? trying to justify the extra cost over flats.

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Hello Hello, i need advice from you guys, as im going to go see this bike in a couple hours.

im the guy asking about felt bikes, but now i finally have the correct info. the bike im looking at is an used f75, all stock, 2016, 4 months of use with recipt.
heres the info: http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2016/Bikes/Living-Line-Previous-Bikes/Road/F/f75.aspx

they sell it new here for 1400usd, they want to sell me this one at 1000usd. used market here is way more limited than in the states though, that kinda explains the not so big price drop.

do do you guys feel its a good deal for an 7005 alu bike with 105 groupset?
it weights 8.8kg. that concerns me a bit, isnt this a bit heavy for the price i would be paying?

thanks, and sorry for asking so much before this with wrong info. but now i would really really apreciate your help. i have no close people here that know their shit about bikes, so i have no one to ask. and this is the final yes or no before me going to buy it. thanks!

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>>1036081
this is my only other current option, (third option is waiting, im not really in a hurry, other than missing a deal).
Giant OCR1
carbon fork, brakes 105, crankset 105, pedals ultegra, shifters tiagra, seat selle, weight, arround 8kg. dont know the year of this bike, but you can see it has some use.
this bike is beeing sold at 670usd, thats the last price, wont go down.

would you choose this one instead of the felt? or waiting is better? thanks bros

>>1036081
>good deal for an 7005 alu bike with 105 groupset?
1000 is an acceptable price
>it weights 8.8kg. that concerns me a bit, isnt this a bit heavy for the price i would be paying?
I think the weight is acceptable since the bike could easily be lightened by changing the wheelset and tires

>>1036084
this bike is very similar to the one above, I wouldn't decide between the two on price, get whichever fits you better

Between these which would be a good choice for a frequent rider?
I'm somewhere in that budget (400 euro), and I'm looking for a good touring bike which I can upgrade in the future and that will last me atleast 7 years.

http://tinyurl com/h6j3cht

>>1036084
I'd go with the felt, but talk him down. The Giant has a much older groupset on it.

>>1036099
>>1036122
thanks bros! i just bought the felt, weights 8.1kg (i guess cause frame is 51cm, took the price like 80 bucks down. so cool! im happy as hell, good self christmas present. need some pedals now :) thanks again!

>>1036132
wena culiao

>>1036132
Enjoy it man, that will be a great bike to get your legs on!

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Europoor here ,I think I need some advice. I have a very entry level bike, good and reliable but kinda big for me, the fit is ´´ok and not great´´ for 100km rides. I have around 1000 euromoneys saved and was thinking about buying a new smaller bike to ride it during at least 3-4 times a week, 150-250km each week. The local used market is shit, here for 800-900 euro you find 5-6 years old garbon and the rest are low overpriced low tier like my bike (for example a low tier 90's 10sp cost 100-150 euro).

I was wondering if I should buy a new decent sport bike, with tiagra-105 if possible online. At the moment I have seen a low tier canyon bike for 900 that looks nice, Canyon endurace al 5.0, full tiagra groupset and shimano wheels. Another option I have seen it's a decathlon bike with incomplete 105 (no shimano chainring/brakes) with mavic wheels.

Is there any other good option online? aside from some sale from chainreaction/wiggle?, does anybody knows reliable online stores?.

And about the bike size...My current bike has a 56,5 top tube, and I feel like I need a bit less aero position, should be a 53-54 bike better?

>>1036242
The Canyon is nice. Other alternatives that would be very high on my list is a Cannondale. Don't be put of by the alloy frame. They're lighter than some of the competitions carbon frames and known for excellent handling.
The usual suspects - Evans, Wiggle, Merlin - will have one in your price range.

One of the Planet X bikes recently won a road bike of the year award. It's twice your budget, but the cheaper RT80/Maratona models are just barely above your budget.
The now ageing RT58 introduction alloy model has been available at a steal every now and then, and the all steel Kaffenback with hydro disc 11spd Apex 1 fit you budget just barely.

Bike sizing is very individual, but a typical 53-54 frame might fit a typical 175-180 guy. The caveat being that there are no typical frames and no typical guys. As long as you have standover the rest can be adjusted by changing stems/bars/posts - within reason.

>>1036113
Anyone?

>>1036260
Thanks for the webs names, the planet X ones seems to be nice, will bookmark the page and check it from time to time until I decide which bike will buy, because I'm not in a hurry, and the 1k budget can be increased a bit if necessary because with 1,3k there are more options.

>>1036113
>29er
>suspension
>touring
None of those

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>>1029111
I live in Hungary and want to get into mountainbiking. I want to get a 29er Hardtail, around 750$
I'm looking at the 2016 Cube Attention SL
and the 2016 Merida Big.Nine 300

Any opinions about them?
Also, any other bikes i should consider?

>>1036403
29 is dying- consider 27.5 unless you are a big guy or an xc racer.

>>1036404
I'm not that big (183cm) but the 27.5ers cost the same as the 29ers, and people say 29ers have better capabilities, like rolling over smaller obstacles. Any reasons not to buy a 29er?

>>1036405
For me you are a big guy.

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>>where you live
san diego
>>your height/inseam/penis length
see pic, blessed with enormous dong
>>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
beautiful, durable and high quality road bike with friction shifters
>>your budget
$350, maybe higher
>>any specific requirements
repairable with easy-to-find parts

>>1035959
your dog looks exactly like my dog

>>1036413
Well then, so if i go for a 29er for my first MTB, it would be a good choice?
By the way, nothing extremely hardcore, i just want to ride trails. I don't really know what's the difference between a XC and a trail bike. Bothe of the mentioned bikes seem suitable for trail riding, at least for me.

>>1029111
sorry but when you guys rec a 90's MTB what exactly do you mean? Can I get some specific brands and so on?

>>1036440
An old steel rigid (no suspension) Specialized Rockhopper is what they mean.

-end of list-

>>1036443
>old steel rigid (no suspension) Specialized Rockhopper
like this?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RETRO-1990-specialized-rockhopper-Mens-Mountain-Bike-In-VGC-due-to-age-/282294660400?hash=item41ba12ad30:g:yXgAAOSwA3dYMf~9

>>1036444
Yes

>>1036444
perfect, just make sure it's your size

>>1036451
that ones about an 18" frame I think
so you should be ... around 5'6" or so ideally

also it has Ritchey 'Nitanium' tubing, which is basically cromoly with a trace of titanium and nickel in it, so that's kinda cool

>>1036450
>>1036451
>>1036453
nice i'm about 5'8 so would it be too small for me? Also when it comes down to it, the main thing is the chassis/frame correct? If so, i'd be able to change the handlebars/tires to make it more personalised and not lose any of what makes it a good buy, no?

>>1036454
When it comes down to it, the main thing are the components.

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>>1036455
I see, is there a /n/ guide to bikes by any chance? Don't think I saw a sticky

>>1036456
No

What's the classiest make of town bikes, /n/utters?

>>1036481
Dutch bikes?, personally I like the mixtes

>>1036454
meh, close enough
besides, I'm only guestimating the size from the pics

components look fine on that thing, stxRc or so
I'd swap the gripshifters for rapidfire triggers though

>>1036481
90s rigid MTB SS conversion with a light gear ratio

>>1036503
?the fuck?
an 90s MTB is going to have Vertical Dropouts
so how the fuck are you going to SS it without some autistic chain tensioner device?

>>1036538
>an 90s MTB is going to have Vertical Dropouts
No it's not

>>1036542
Yes it will
if its anything Not Crap it'll have vertical dropouts and threadless headset by that time period

if it was early 80s, yeah maybe you'll still find horizontal on high end stuff

just cause you ride huffys doesn't mean that's the status quo

>>1036308
(http://www.merida-bikes com/en_int/bikes/hardtails/29-hardtails/2016/big-nine-20-md-4341.html)

Not actual touring, more like long distance driving. I was considering an actual tourer or a road bike but our roads have more craters than the moon.
What's wrong with 29ers?
27.5 tires are difficult to find here at affordable prices and 26er is too small for me.

>>1036551
Don't worry about that, some people even do touring on fat bikes, this summer I saw three guys with garbon fat bikes,they probably were doing a popular 1000-1500km route . Touring isn't about the bike, is about how you can deal with the travel, if you are having fun and want to travel, you can do it even on the worst possible bike, there's a guy on reddit/imgur who has been in more than 125 countries and said that at the begginning he rode on crappy bikes (walmart tier). So, a decent hardtail will be perfectly fine, specially if you take dirt paths, and, 29' can be better for riding long distances than 27,5'.

>>1036561
True, I've done 15km runs in 40 minutes (through city traffic and slight elevation) on a 130 euro bike my dad bought me 9 years ago. I must've put around 50.000 km on that bike, but the frame is too small for me, and everybody I know keeps telling me that so it's time for a new one.

I've saved some extra money but my price range is 400 euros, and since a local bike shop is having a sale I've got my eyes on that one at the moment. It may not have some expensive running gear but I managed the before mentioned mileage on a shimano 7 speed freewheel cassette , some no-brand chain and a front chainring that says Xing Hua on the side. It survived that mileage, 4 downhill descents (paved road, 75 km/h) 1 mtb race and me in my childhood.

We have a local hill with mild trails and a paved road going to the top that all my friends go to for the weekend except me (the fourth time i went with nearly gone v-brake pads and hit a patch of sand in a curve left from road work or something, when I came to a stop mid turn I was about a meter away from the guard rail, haven't been up since) that I would really love going back to again and there are 45 km runs to the nearest town that I've been building endurance for, those are for the moment my requirements for my new bike.

Since I've been out of the loop for awhile I turned to you guys to criticize my choice and give me tips and/or pointers.

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>>1036591
Here's my old bike, still running good.

'86 Trek 400 for $150

pass or play?

29ers are a meme

>>1037006
You're a meme

>>1036945
If it's your size, and in good condition, then go for it.

>>1037017
scratch that. its fuckhuge. 64cm is way more than i would ride on a modern bike (54-56cm), unless there's something i'm not getting?

So monoprice, my usual go-to on cheap music stuff, is now selling bike parts. Anyone gotten parts from them before? IMO they usually provide respectable quality for suspiciously low prices, but tempted to grab some tires from them next sale they have.

http://www.monoprice.com/category/outdoor-and-cycling/wheels-tubes-and-tires

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will that frame be ok?

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>>1037146

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>>1037148
It's in local shop for 350 euros

>>1037116
Meh. Prices are nothing special.

>>1037146
if something did that to the frame, there's no telling what that did to the each lamination of carbon fiber in the fork.
it's untrustable.

Has anyone ever ridden an Orro bike? Looking at getting an Orro Gold STC with ultegra- seems a good frame, groupset and decent wheels for the price of £2000- just a new brand but seem very well reviewed

https://www.orrobikes.com/bikes/road/gold-stc-ultegra

>>1037156
Looks gud

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http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/bik/5931201587.html

google is giving me jack shit on info for this bike. I'm intrigued, and it looks absolutely beautiful. Anyone know anything about KTM bikes?

>Bumfuck, Iowa
>6 ft /31 in(?)/ -0.5
>98% Road 2% Light Trail
>As cheap as humanly possible
>I would rather not buy a used bike.

>>1037345
going cheap and new is dumb and you will get what you pay for

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>where you live
Halifax NS, Canada
>your height/inseam/penis length
I'm 5'9 with a yes penis
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
I need a light bike for cycling long distances on weekends. Nova Scotia has almost no flats and my heavy ass steel bike killing me. The bike won't be locked for more than just snack breaks, and will be kept indoors otherwise. Bag compatibility/etc. not required.
>your budget
~$1000
>any specific requirements
I love Bianchi but I'm guessing nothing falls into my price range

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>>1037366
welp

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I bought my first road bike thanks to this thread.
I went to go clean it and while inspecting the drive chain I found this green goo. Anyone know what it is? Should I leave it there or wash it off? I have lube but it doesn't look like that.

>>1037440
Shimano factory lube is green like that. Comes in tubes too. Leave it on, but get the dork disc off. The bike doesn't need cleaning.

>>1037440
It's grease

>>1037443
How often do you clean your bike? I was going to do it every week to try to prevent buildup.

>>1037446
You wiping and washing will cause more wear than a tiny coat of dusts. Clean it as often as you wish. Wipe the chain when it starts to look grimy. Wash the sand of with a hose when you come home from a ride in the rain. Give it an annual overhaul with a good clean, new wires, housings and cassette - or do it all a bit early if you're fixing a mechanical problem and need to take it a part anyway. Change chains twice a year or thereabout, assuming you ride a fair bit and all year round.

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>>1037449
Thanks anon. :3
It's such a great bike so far, I want it to stay as smooth as this forever. My local shop has me covered on overhauls and cleaning looks like a simple process.

>>1037465
MOTHERFUCKER DON'T LEAN YOUR BIKE ON ITS DRIVETRAIN SIDE YOU'LL BEND THE RD HANGER

>>1037468
Only the tire is touching the tree

>where you live
MA
>your height/inseam/penis length
5'7"/30"/X
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
Road.
>your budget
<$1000
>any specific requirements
Something newer (no OTS)

I was looking at this: https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/5940805040.html and would like you guys' opinion on it. Is it a good deal?

>>1031621
https://www.vanmoof.com/en_gb/buy-standard-straight

>>1029111
what is goodest cheapest nike

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>>1029111

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Where to cop lucky saddle shorts?

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700 dollarydoos for 10 year old garbon?

>>1037751
The frame's aluminum with a bonded carbon rear triangle. It shouldn't be a problem, but definitely ask the seller how it's been used (racing, commuting, leasure, etc) and weigh the risks from there.

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just got
>>1037342
and everything is in good shape except the rear derailleur cogs-they look stripped. Is this an easy fix, or do I have to get a whole new derailleur?

>>1037775
They're cheap and easily replaceable.
How much did you pay for it anyway? That bike is ridiculously old

>>1037776
160. Looks like simplex, so all i need is replacement cogs and a wrench?

>>1037777
Prolly easier to just pick up a complete simplex derailleur and replace it - pretty common and cheap. Is the front derailleur cracked yet ? Plastic on those is very brittle...

>>1037777
Yes, they're very easy to install. No need to get a new DR if that's the only thing wrong with it. Use that money for new brake cables or something.

>>1037777
>>1037778
>>1037781
I decided I might as well upgrade the derailleur while it's in maintenance. Can anyone recommend a compatible replacement that would be a little more serviceable/durable/better? I appreciate the advice so far.

>>1037789
got a shimano tx-35, new chain, and some other shit to really spruce this thing up.

>>1037822
*ordered.

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This is very nice. Not a bad price, either. Might be my next bike within the next month or so.
http://www.wiggle.com/verenti-substance-105-2016/

I'm a beginner to biking and want to start biking to work (urban), I have narrowed it down to these two, which is better?

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Merida-Crossway-20-MD-2016-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_81837.htm
http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Giant-Escape-3-2017-Hybrid-Sports-Bike_97557.htm

thank you
Also I was told in another thread that both of them are shit, I understand

Was going to buy Raleigh Furley with Xmas bonus only to find that it's being discontinued.

Any recommendations for other similar bikes - single speed, drop bar, disc brakes?

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2011 Langster being sold for $300. "Near mint" condition.

Very tempted. I'm looking to move off my steel beater to something faster.

>>1038241
>something faster
Get something with gears then

>>1038241
Looks pretty sweet to me
Just keep your old one and keep/change it to an easier ratio for not-so-fast days.

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Experience with
>Kettler Alu Rad Dixie?
>previous Winora stolen

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>where you live
punta gorda, florida. everything is flat and paved here.
>your height/inseam/penis length
186cm and 80cm, I'm also a bit heavy at 250 pounds but my cardio is tip top.
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
I just need to commute to work, it's 10 miles each way but I want the ride to be painless because it's a very physical job. I'd also like something that I can just ride around town for fun and maybe on some florida trails.
>your budget
$400
>any specific requirements
I would prefer buying something new but if you recommend otherwise here's the local craigslist

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/search/bia?search_distance=30&postal=33952&max_price=400

and the local bike shop http://bicyclecentercc.com/

thank you guys for your time.

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>>1029111
>where you live
sf/bay area USA
http://sfbay.craigslist.org
>your height/inseam/penis length
5'9"/30"/4.5" flaccid
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
Used roadbike for commuting, few hills and mostly dry
>your budget
$200-$400
>any specific requirements
I want the bike equivalent of a used Thinkpad T61, meaning:

-Old and simple to work with

-Durable as fuck

-Utilitarian as fuck

-Replacement parts everywhere

-Sells used for 1/10th of retail price

So a full chain enclosure and fixed gear/few speed bike probably. A rear rack would be nice.

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>>1038673
I found this '70s Raleigh Sprite on CL for $120, this what I'm looking for?

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>>1038673
I'm otherwise considering this Hollandia Amsterdam M28, new for like $300.

How am I doing for one afternoon of bike research?

>>1038673
I own a T61 and I'd recommend getting a 90s mtb..

>>1038673
I had the r61 for years. Best series of laptops ever.

>>1038685
Knockoff cetma and doubletube.

Swap the drive train and you're good

>>1038684
That would work. Only thing less than optimal about that bike, given your requirements, is that the crankset is cottered and the bottom bracket uses completely obsolete British standard threading that disappeared after the 1970's.

>>1038685
It's pretty low end, I think we could find better on your CL

>>1038673
>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bid/5926750807.html
Price seems just a bit high to me, but reasonable
>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/5940408510.html
not so old, but a good candidate
>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/5935385913.html
on the big side for you, but a fine option
>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/5915689881.html
another option, a bit pricey but nice. I actually own one of these old Soma Competitions myself, they're decent 70's frames with okay parts, but nothing really special.
>http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/bik/5938610643.html
another fine option
>http://stockton.craigslist.org/bik/5934782177.html
Another good option, another bike I have previously owned myself. Don't listen to anyone who says that these frames are too stiff, put good modern tires on and they ride great.

>>1038590
>http://bicyclecentercc.com/
you're going to struggle to find anything new and decent for $400, but you could visit this place and see if they have any Winter sales going on. You might be able to get a deal on an FX bike since they're a Trek dealer.

>craigslist
your local CL is awful, not seeing anything there. A couple older road bikes for decent prices but their frames are too big. Most everything else is too small or crappy. I do see a link there for another shop that says they sell used bikes too, might be worth checking with them to see what they have:
>https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/bid/5929458136.html

>>1038719
>completely obsolete British standard threading that disappeared after the 1970
What in the fuck are you smoking? BSA threading is _the_ standard. The french and italian thread standards disappeared.

>>1038734
Standard BSA threaded is 24 threads per inch. Old Raleigh bikes (British, but not "standard" British threaded) are 26 threads per inch.

>>1038719
Damn, you're a god

I wish I had better refined what I was looking for. I'd want upright handlebars and fenders at least. Non-rim brakes would be neato.

So I guess I'm looking for a city/utility bike moreso than a road bike.

Do you think handlebar replacement and fender installation would be possible/practical?

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>>1038939
Found this 2012 Specialized Globe Daily 3 for $475, how much should I talk it down to?

>>1038952
Seeing as the Kona Coco is about that much new... a fucking lot. If you're even thinking about that bike you should get off Craigslist for a bit and see what bikes cost retail.

>>1038955
It's got the equipment I'm looking for and it's a good brand. MSRP is $880.

Is there something I don't know that would make it not worth if I talked it down to 400?

>>1038961
Maybe the other Anon didn't notice the Nexus 7sp hub. $400 seems a fair price if everything works. Probably needs new tires. Ask the owner to throw in as many accessories as you can get from him: helmet, pump, lock, whatever.

>>1038961
diff anon here - go for it and get a good lock

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I'm interesting in cargo trikes and rickshaws. The pedicabs shouldn;t be too hard as I'm in the UK and most of our major cities (except mine, obviously) have them.

I've got my eyes on a Gromier trike, but the back platform looks a bit small and something about made in taiwan puts me off even though I'm sure their quality has risen since I was a kid. I was also puzzling over if I could attach a trailer onto it. A big one like a Pashley Euroload.

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>>1039263
As far as rickshaws go, the prices are all over the place so I'm guessing the quality is too. A lot of them do actually get made here.
Cycles Maximus seem to be the top dogs, but I whatever bugbug uses is awesome. No idea where I'd get one though.

>>1038952
>>1038973
>>1039249

I ended up talking it down to 400, and it came with a set of panniers, two bells and a set of be-seen lights!

I'm pretty hyped about having a real bike now. Thanks /n/

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http://houston.craigslist.org/bik/5933962876.html

Would this be rideable for someone 6 feet tall with a 31 inch inseam? 23 inch Raleighs are rare as fuck and I haven't been able to find one other than a 21 inch frame model. I've heard that the top tube was the same length for each one regardless.

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>>1039554
Nevermind, I found a Dunelt in better condition with a 23-inch frame.

>>1029111
>>where you live
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii/Oahu

>>your height/inseam/penis length
70 inches/don't know/fucking tiny

>>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
Don't know the "types" of bikes, just want something to get around base with. Get to formations in the morning, get to the store, go on food runs, things like that. It's fairly flat land, so hills aren't a big concern

>>your budget
$300-500 I guess. Never bough a bike before, don't know what a good one costs.

>>any specific requirements
I'd like to be able to attach some side bags to carry some cargo, but I imagine that's more about accessories than the bike itself.

I'm honestly more looking for advice on buying a bike than specific recommendation. Never been much of cyclist, just want a healthy way of getting around base, and to save money on gas.

>>1039554
>>1039754
good find - you lucky /n/

>where you live
Western France
>your height/inseam/penis length
182cm/no idea/average (I guess)
>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
Used road bike for work commute and recreational riding in the countryside (no offroad)
>your budget
Around 100€ (yes, a hundred euros)
>any specific requirements
Needs to be cheap as fuck, I don't know anything about bikes.
Currently considering stuff like this: https://www.leboncoin.fr/velos/1076026528.htm?ca=18_s
Any pasta/wiki/pastebin for total beginners ?

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>>1040035
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/
https://janheine.wordpress.com/
http://yarchive.net/bike/index.html
http://en.universewithme.com/
https://stefanrohner.exposure.co/

>>1039754
hey man I just bought one of these at a thrift shop for $15. have a reveiw.
the 3 speed hub is great ,but it might take some reconditioning. just keep feeding it oil and its should come back to life.the seat was sent from satan replace it immediatly. i like the slack geometry its a real chill ride. also it preety far on the heavy side, but im planning on turning mind into a moped so I dont care. on more thing you will probably have to replace the cranks soon mine didnt last very long. i just happen to have a spare BB and cranks laying around so it wasnt a big deal. final verdict its not a performer, but its infinatly better than your typical walmart BSO.

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Ive got the chance of getting a second hand Sugino rd2 messenger 42t crankset, its in really good condition, going really cheap in local ads and its also in the gearing I like.

What I want to know is if any anon has had experience with those?

>pic related but in 42t.

>>1040041
I'm just in it for a comfy classic bike to ride around the city with.

>>1040053
They're sturdy and provide hipster cred. That's all. No need to post it on 4 different threads.

If you had the choice between these two bikes- orro gold ultegra and canyon endurace cf 9- which would you go for? Bear in mind if I get the orro it comes with a professional fitting included in the cost, about an hour in length, and then gets set up, including handlebar width, stem and crank length, saddle height etc. However, the orro is about 1kg heavier, and the wheels are probably not as great (fulcrum racing 3s vs dt swiss rr21 dicut).

Any thoughts?

>>1040079

Forgot links

Orro:
https://www.orrobikes.com/bikes/road/gold-stc-ultegra

Canyon:
https://www.canyon.com/en-gb/road/endurace/2016/endurace-cf-9-0.html

>>1040079
can you ride them? ride one if you can and see if you like it

>>1040082

I can only ride the orro, but not the canyon unfortunately. The only reason why I wouldn't get the orro is the fact it weighs about 1kg more and has slightly worse wheels, that's the only thing holding me back from it really.

>>1040080
Psssst... If you're going to get the Orro (which would be my choice of the two) get the one with Potenza.

>>1040091

What makes you say that?

>>1040091

Why the orro over the canyon?

>>1029111

>>where you live
Phoenix AZ
>>your height/inseam/penis length
6'2"
>>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
I'm commuting and want a touring bike
>>your budget
<$800
>>any specific requirements
I want to put on fenders and for the ride to be fast but cozy enough for my 10,000 mile goal.

I'm looking at the Fuji Touring bike, but I'm tempted to just keep saving for Kona Sutra

I want to get my first bike I've had in about 30 years. Which kind is the best introductory one to make sure cycling is right for me before I jump in and spend a grand?

I'm looking for a comfy 5 mile commute and fun rides around town. I live in florida so the terrain is pretty much all paved and flat.

>>1040447
>>where you live
Perth, Australia
>>your height/inseam/penis length
184cm/33cm/17cm
>>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
A road bike? Something to go fast on around the river and cycleways.
>>your budget
$600
>>any specific requirements
Gotta go fast

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is this bike a meme, or okay for someone who doesn't need drops, wants to buy new, has a shop that can size and assemble?

FX 3 over FX 2 mostly because internal routed gear cables

>>1042111
its cheap, so don't expect much
it will work fine and will get you from A to B without many issues
it should be reasonably reliable

however, for $100-200 more you could get something much better

>where you live
Toronto, Canada

>your height/inseam/penis length
183cm/6ft, 32inches/81cm, 3.5' flaccid 7.5' hard (im a grower not a shower)

>type of bike you're after, failing that, type of riding you want to do
This is an investment for uni, as cars are overrated, so since I'll be living close-by, I need a nice bicycle for riding 3 times a week, averaging 30 mins-1hour 30 mins a ride. Riding on all flat pavement or paved trail for weekend enjoyment.

>your budget
Anything under 400$ CAD

>any specific requirements
pls help

>>1042123
what would you get for $1k?

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Just purchased pic related for 750 eur. Good or bad purchase?, it has full 105 except chainring, triple butted frame and probably cheap wheels. The thing is the bike has direct mount brakes, how are they?. Picked the bike because at that price other bikes have sora and tiagra at 900-1000 euro range.

>>1042315
>>1042111

>doesn't need drops
I'd probably still recommend you get something with drops if you're going to buy new, since they're much more comfy on rides longer than a few miles as you can move your hands around. The whole drops are uncomfortable thing is a meme, they're actually nice if they're not set up too low.

>$1k
I'd probably get a specialized allez e5 sport for $980. Its the version with sora, which is almost as good as tiagra for a lot less money, unless you really have to have that extra cog.

If you like trek, the 1.2 is pretty nice, basically the same groupset thats used on the allez and a pretty nice frame.

If you want disc brakes and 10 speed, the giant contend sl disc is around $1k and has mostly tiagra components, which is a pretty good deal.

>>1042325
you did decent
its not going to be the best frame in the world, and upgrading the wheelset is probably a good idea when you have time/money

overall, that's a lot of bike for the money though, and it looks pretty fun