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The Inner Eye



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I Need a bicycle.
#14311099 - 04/18/11 09:37 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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So I need a good bike. Like a mountain bike/cruiser bike. Im not looking to spend alot of money but I want a good quality ride. Any suggestions? I got awesome forest trails around here that I need to get into.
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Moronicus
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Get a Schwinn Auto-cycle.
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Patlal
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I can't help myself, I need to post this.... not helpful, sorry
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: Patlal]
#14311299 - 04/18/11 10:39 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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badchad
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Unlike cars and electronics, bike technology moves very slowly, but still depreciates.
I'd look for high(er)-end bike that's about 10 years old.
I have pretty much this exact model that I got as a graduation present in 2001. It retailed at like $1500.
It just went on ebay for $255. http://cgi.ebay.com/GT-Idrive-3-0-Medium-One-last-made-USA-/190521961792?pt=Mountain_Bikes&hash=item2c5bfe6d40
Go to your local bike shop and see if they can help. If you really get into it, you can upgrade some of the major components in the future.
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Craigslist.
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: conan]
#14311386 - 04/18/11 11:01 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Forget the bicycle, I need some decent acid.
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I'd go for a hybrid bike personally. Light and fast on streets, but it can take light trails.
As for the used bike recommendation, I'd steer clear of a bike that is more than a few years old. Parts break on bikes. You will have to replace them. Be very wary of used bikes IMO.
I'd check out the Forge Sawback 5xx. Entry level hardtail with decent specs for around $400. You'll have to learn how to work on it yourself or take it in for service though.
If you want to spend a little more at the local bike shop, I can give you more recommendations.
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I have a Haro Flightline that cost me about 300 bucks and is fucking awesome.
Light as a feather, tough as nails.
I love this bike. By far my favorite bike I've ever owned.
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Haro makes great bikes, but disc brakes are a deal breaker for me.
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ifoundwaldo said: Haro makes great bikes, but disc brakes are a deal breaker for me.
Yeah, I don't really get into bike technology.
I live in an area infested with hipsters who think I'm nuts for not riding a fixie.
So, I'm like, whatever.
The Haro I have is the first bike I've had in probably ten years. I just walked into the local bike shop and asked for something reasonable in price that I wouldn't have to fuck with much.
Just a recommendation. I don't ride on any hardcore trails, just along the river and lake here and some local bike paths. That said, I've never run into any problems with the brakes at all.
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: Patlal]
#14311588 - 04/18/11 11:57 AM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Patlal said: I can't help myself, I need to post this.... not helpful, sorry

Haha, some weird dude used to ride that around my old neighborhood.
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: Poid]
#14311620 - 04/18/11 12:04 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Beach cruisers are comfy smooth rides but seeing how you want to go trailing with it I suggest a full suspension MT. bike. Although they can be a bit expensive you could probably find a cheap one on ebay/craigslist.
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: conan]
#14311726 - 04/18/11 12:29 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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conan said: Craigslist.
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Patlal
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: Poid]
#14311778 - 04/18/11 12:41 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Poid said:
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Patlal said: I can't help myself, I need to post this.... not helpful, sorry

Haha, some weird dude used to ride that around my old neighborhood.
You have to weird to ride this... its a requirement
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Poid
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: Patlal]
#14311791 - 04/18/11 12:44 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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He always had a stupid smile on his face, too, it was hilarious.
I haven't seen him in years, I wonder what happened to him; maybe he got in an accident or something.
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The Inner Eye



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Quote:
ifoundwaldo said: I'd go for a hybrid bike personally. Light and fast on streets, but it can take light trails.
As for the used bike recommendation, I'd steer clear of a bike that is more than a few years old. Parts break on bikes. You will have to replace them. Be very wary of used bikes IMO.
I'd check out the Forge Sawback 5xx. Entry level hardtail with decent specs for around $400. You'll have to learn how to work on it yourself or take it in for service though.
If you want to spend a little more at the local bike shop, I can give you more recommendations.
Going over 400$ is kinda pushing it for me. Thats abouth the most i'd like to pay. I dont really know the difference between hardtail, dual shock, and all the other jargon that comes with biking. I obviously need to do more research. Thanks alot for the suggestions.
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Patlal
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Re: I Need a bicycle. [Re: Poid]
#14311839 - 04/18/11 12:54 PM (12 years, 9 months ago) |
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Poid said: He always had a stupid smile on his face, too, it was hilarious.
I haven't seen him in years, I wonder what happened to him; maybe he got in an accident or something. 
Riding that kind of bike, he probably got killed on an intersection...
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The Inner Eye



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Madtowntripper said: I have a Haro Flightline that cost me about 300 bucks and is fucking awesome.
Light as a feather, tough as nails.
I love this bike. By far my favorite bike I've ever owned.
That sounds like it could be a winner. Whats the specs if you dont mind giving me specifics yo.
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