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 Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! 
#4213677 - 05/24/05 10:28 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I am soon to be without any form of gasoline-fueled transportation, and want to use the money from selling my vehicles to buy a nice bicycle.
I don't know much about them, but I do know that I don't want a cheap piece from Anal-Mart or some such. 
I'm willing to spend up to $500, if it's worth the money, but I want something that's going to be good enough to ride 100 mile trips and whatnot... as well as inner-city navigation.
So, for those that are knowledgeable in this area... can you offer me some advice?
I'm sure there's plenty of bikers here @ the Shroomery... 
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 Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4213690 - 05/24/05 10:34 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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The TREK 4500
NICE BIKE!! It's about 5 bills. Here's a brief review;
Trek's 4500 is great for campus commutes, errands, even singletrack adventures. The Alpha Aluminum frame feels light enough to float yet is built tough to hold its own in the durability department. Plus, the 4500's first-rate components include a RockShox Judy TT fork, Shimano drivetrain, Bontrager ACX tires and powerful linear-pull brakes.
If you're in/around the Seattle area, my uncle owns a bikeshop. He'll hook ya up! PM me if interested.
Sam
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Adamist
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Sammy]
#4213695 - 05/24/05 10:36 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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That looks like the pimp-shit... but it's honestly worth $500?
btw, I'm about as far from Seattle as can be, in the U.S. 
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4213726 - 05/24/05 10:45 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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To fully answer your question, you'll need to furnish a few preferences. Do you want a mountain bike like the one above?? A road bike like the one below... or a BMX/trick style bike??
Sam
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4213727 - 05/24/05 10:46 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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depends on what you want. if you just want a bike to get to point A to point B and no playing around in dirt or on the road. might as well get some cruiser with a big comfy seat. but if you want any road racing or mountain bike performance you will have to spend a lot more than 500 because the low end "good" bikes break everything because they have more working parts to break than a cruiser bike will.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Sammy]
#4213740 - 05/24/05 10:49 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Sammy said:
To fully answer your question, you'll need to furnish a few preferences. Do you want a mountain bike like the one above?? A road bike like the one below... or a BMX/trick style bike??
Sam
Mainly I want something reliable and comfortable that's good for city riding.
It would be a nice side-factor if it would withstand medium off-road use...
but that's not my primary concern.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: buckwheat]
#4213755 - 05/24/05 10:53 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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This bike has got it all. Performance. Innovation. Quality. Style. Value. Whether it?s on the rhythm section of your local dirt jumps, grinding down a rail at your local skate park, or in front of a crowd at the X-Games, this bike has got it all. A Real mans bike.
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Damn that is off the chaiiiiin!
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4213812 - 05/24/05 11:08 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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All it needs is a bright orange flag for the back of the banana seat. 
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i have a Specialized Crossroads bike. cost me $350 and i take it everywhere. it's great on the road and on dirt paths. it's a hybrid so it'll comfortably take u anywhere - but not to extremes. Specialized makes awesome bikes so i really think they'd suit u well.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4215805 - 05/24/05 06:55 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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get something like this
it's a womans bike, but they are smooth. You also dont have to worry about mashing your balls on the bar. I had one (in that shape/style but more basic) and it was the best bike i ever owned... on road, off road, it didnt matter, it was smooth. 1 speed but still very good.. i got it for free, and rode the shitt out of it.. make sure it has skinny tires, but nt like the really skinny tires.. this will get you best proformance on street, and little on dirt, but nothign extreem. also, the rack in the back is pimp when you got shit you need to carry... use a bungi cord to hold shit.
and the bike should have the splash guards... it sucks walking into a store with a strip of mud down your back...
note the handle bars and the shape of the bike... this will do you just right, and you could probably pick one up cheap at a yardsale, craigslist, or a bike shop (i wouldnt pay more than $100).
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Phychotron]
#4215810 - 05/24/05 06:56 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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oh yea, basicaly, look for something that looks like a beach cruizer but less heavy duty (keep an eye on the handle bars, they give you a good clue as to how the thing will ride, and you dont want to be huntch down the whole time like on a mountain bike or street bike... you wanna cruiz and pedle....
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Phychotron]
#4215824 - 05/24/05 06:59 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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you want something like this
... a coaster... trust me on this one...
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Phychotron]
#4215846 - 05/24/05 07:05 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I do all mountain biking heavy duty down-hill stuff so I don't think I can help
does anyone else here think that XOIIAresIIOX avatar is super attractive? i cant stop looking...
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Retired]
#4216084 - 05/24/05 08:12 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4216193 - 05/24/05 08:39 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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If you're willing to spend a little more than 500, Novara and Cannondale make superb road bikes. There's one Cannondale (the big boy or something?) has a mountain bike frame with road bike specs, so you get the best of both worlds and so it can ride on dirt trails too, for example.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Delyrium]
#4216536 - 05/24/05 10:05 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Delyrium said:
i have a Specialized Crossroads bike. cost me $350 and i take it everywhere. it's great on the road and on dirt paths. it's a hybrid so it'll comfortably take u anywhere - but not to extremes. Specialized makes awesome bikes so i really think they'd suit u well.
I'd second this, the Crossroads was the best bike I every owned, gave me many years of service and I still regret giving it away. Hybrids' larger wheels are much better for road riding than mountain bikes, but they still give a comfortable ride. I'd avoid aluminium frames unless you really need the lightness, they're less forgiving.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4216568 - 05/24/05 10:15 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I want to get a real mountain bike, yes it needs to be atleast $300 dollars or it is too heavy, I have a wanna be mountain bike it is only 150 bucks..but it gets me around.
I want to get a real one, they are so light, after you ride on those things, you think twice about bicycles. I also want to try mountain biking some with a real one of course.. but when I can afford the helmet the camelback and all the equiptment included. I do smoke but what a way to get that shit out of your lungs, besides I ride my bike now..beats the hell out of spending all that damn money on gas...but don't get me wrong I like cars and other vehicles too..
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Skunk420]
#4216724 - 05/24/05 11:09 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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cruiser all the way
screw gears and hand breaks
your a real biker if you can ride one everywhere.
i have hiked mine up mountains and then mountain biked it down through the forest
just be prepared to break your bike 
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: notapillow]
#4216743 - 05/24/05 11:15 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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the way to be!! oh one of my friends got me all hyped about it, oh I need a good one..my wanna be one is so heavy, it gets me around..but it might take literally a few months..too many finances...sweet!
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: dblaney]
#4216861 - 05/24/05 11:54 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I agree with you, dblaney. Cannondales are excellent bikes and you can usually find one for a decent price, but it will probably be a bit more than 500 bucks. I spent around 700 for my last one and it was a midrange bike.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: blissedout]
#4216884 - 05/24/05 11:59 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Oh I want to get something nice sometime..just bills, fines, court bullshit..makes it hard to afford shit like that...at the moment anyway..
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4216892 - 05/25/05 12:01 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Mainly I want something reliable and comfortable that's good for city riding.
It would be a nice side-factor if it would withstand medium off-road use...
but that's not my primary concern.
Do a single speed.
Low maintenance.
Find yourself a used up tired ass mtb with a nice frame FOR CHEAP.
Ditch your shitty old school shifting components.
Have your bike shop order an eno rear hub and tool from www.whiteind.com and lace it up to like a sun ryhno lite or something.
Get the front hub if you feel like dropping a bit more cash and lace to the same.
After that, proceed to rock an extremely low maintenance, pleasureable ride that is ultra functional and ultra fashionable at the same time.
The wheel set should cost you about $300, and you can get something severly outdated shifter wise but cool otherwise for $200 easy.
Singlespeeds are fun, functional, and hip!
Be a cycling hipster fashionista with yer shroom trippin' self!
[edit] Maybe find the hubs online though rather than special ordered from a bike shop, prolly a better deal.[/edit]
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Edited by UlcerPentacidis (05/25/05 12:05 AM)
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Skunk420]
#4216906 - 05/25/05 12:04 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I know all about that bills and fines bullshit, Skunk. That was a bitch and I am glad that it is all long in my past, now. Everything will work itself out, man. Just hang in there!
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: blissedout]
#4216997 - 05/25/05 12:25 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I know, too many...i just need to hang in there, it is all good..
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Skunk420]
#4217054 - 05/25/05 12:54 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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what road bike would be good? I dont own a car (fuck that shit) and I live in a city where everything I need is within walking distance - I want a bike for fun and to get around quicker. I live in chicago and there zero hills - all flat streets. whats a good one?
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Vvellum]
#4217065 - 05/25/05 01:00 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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bi0 said:
what road bike would be good? I dont own a car (fuck that shit) and I live in a city where everything I need is within walking distance - I want a bike for fun and to get around quicker. I live in chicago and there zero hills - all flat streets. whats a good one?
Get an old road bike for cheap and get a tune up.
If the shifting parts are fukked, singlespeed it as described by me above.
If your lucky, the frame will have horizontal drop outs, (the spot where the rear wheel rests in the frame) which allow the wheel to move forward and back within it (like a bmx bike) to adjust chain tension.
They are cheap, low maintenence, the obvious choice for bicycle messengers and city dwellers everywhere....
And yes, they are unbelievably fashionable!
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4217805 - 05/25/05 09:02 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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You can also look into Nishiki bicycles. They are typically cheaper than some of the larger brands (cannondale, specialized, trek), but have similar components and good frames. Trek usually has a pretty good value as well, although slightly more expensive.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: UlcerPentacidis]
#4217980 - 05/25/05 10:04 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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did you say fashionable? shit man, I'm on it!
thanks for the tips.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Vvellum]
#4219663 - 05/25/05 06:32 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Yeah thanks everyone for the info... I won't be purchasing it until I get to Michigan, which will be a few weeks, but I have this thread on my Favorites for recollection.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4220118 - 05/25/05 08:36 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Yea cars are expensive, I cant afford one right now, too many fines and bills...in fact I haven't owned a car since late 2002...it is nice in a way though, cars are a hefty expence a lot of times, they are convienent, but when you can't afford to have one then that is a totally a different story...
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Vvellum]
#4220195 - 05/25/05 09:04 PM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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bi0 said:
did you say fashionable? shit man, I'm on it!
thanks for the tips.
No sweat.
Yeah, singlespeeds are totally hip these days.
Do a search on it and see what comes up.
Lots of like biker gang/rebel without a motor type shit.
SS culture is kinda lame imo, but regardless they are functional bikes.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: UlcerPentacidis]
#4221862 - 05/26/05 09:43 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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yeah, I think I'm interested in having a bike that is easily-maintained, lightweight, reliable, and can get me around the city fast and with ease.
thanks again man.
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Vvellum]
#4221888 - 05/26/05 09:50 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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man, if you want sumthin to get around the city.. get a skateboard.. you wont have to leave it outside every place you go. and you can quickly jump off it at intersections...
thats what i do when i go down to the city.. you can fly by everyone if your good at it
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Infrared]
#4221930 - 05/26/05 10:00 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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I can see myself traveling 5 miles+ on a bicycle getting around chicago. Are those distances even possible with a skateboard?
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Vvellum]
#4221956 - 05/26/05 10:08 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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hell yea... i use to take the train down to union station... then skate all around the loop all day, sometimes even going all the way up to the north side to grab some food.. but i use to skate all day everyday so my legs were use to it.
biking is alot easier, but i dont like biking in the heart of the city. you have to stop to much cause of all the cars and lights. i feel more comfortable with a board i can just jump off and carry
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Re: Bicycles... those that know, Speak!! [Re: Adamist]
#4222034 - 05/26/05 10:34 AM (18 years, 10 months ago) |
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Get a used Specialized...I had an old Rockhopper that was light and durable w/suspension and paid like $325 for it. Sold it 2 years later for $250.
Rode it 7 miles each way to work daily. Never had a problem.
I'm gonna check into the singlespeed stuff myself...
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