October 2nd, 2012, 09:32 AM | #41 |
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That may be the perfect bike for Jiggles as well.
I'm trying to picture your bike....but I can't. I can't picture a low cost mtb bike used for it's intended application w/o wearing out, breaking parts, or rusting so soon, even if the rider is a weekend warrior. I assume you ride trails/single tracks? I gotta know the make and model. Call me spoiled, but I have a full suspension with fox talas in the front and an rp23 in back. |
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October 2nd, 2012, 09:39 AM | #42 | |
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I dont have a spec sheet. Apparently a friend of the family is upgrading his components and they (the stuff of his bike not mine) are top of the line and almost top of the line Shimano parts, so Im getting his old stuff. Which is better than my stuff I guess... lol whatevs. Im down for free stuff. NVM found it. CLICK ME
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:03 AM | #43 | |
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:09 AM | #44 |
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Damn bike riders are so uptight
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:14 AM | #45 |
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Man at the beginning of the summer I was biking to work 20km each day 3x/week and long rides on the weeknd. Then I got the ninja and hung up the bicycle. Haven't gained any weight yet but damn running on the treadmill is hard these days.
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:14 AM | #46 |
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that was when it was brand new. It doesnt look like that anymore. Its got some love scrapes on it now... haha
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:29 AM | #47 |
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Yes we are. Generally, I don't recommend getting those types of bikes or from these websites. Many new or bargain hunters will be directed there. Nothing wrong with it, but I just don't recommend it. To me (and no offense to massacremasses), buying that bike is similar to buying a brand new Hyosung. Some people feel that it is good enough and other don't know any better. Personally, I think most people are better off buying a better qualtiy used bike that is in great shape than buying the Dawes. Most new bike riders won't understand this now, but they will as soon as they become more serious about bike riding and start nit picking on their own bike.
The main reason I don't recommend new bikers buying from the internet is because of improper fit. These budget bikes are usually knock offs of brand name bikes, but geometry may not be consistent. Therefore, if you fit on namebrand A, knockoff B may not fit you correctly. It's important that the bike fits the rider and not the other way around. @massacremasses, do you always ride with saddle that low? This is a serious question, btw. |
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:37 AM | #48 |
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If you have your own treadmill, ride the bike on the treadmill.
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:44 AM | #49 |
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yeah. Ive got short legs. that is almost as far as I can extend my legs and the most comfortable. Im 5'6" with like a 31" inseam
Also I will have to disagree with you on buying name brand "bikes" They are sooo much different then motorcycles. With a motorcycle you have an engine, and a lot of components made by one manufacturer. Here with the Dawes no name brand you have a reputable brand like Shimano that supplies all the components. There is no engine to worry about grenading. Its a probably Chinese made frame that's also most likely the same as most name brand bicycles. The biggest difference here is the paint job and the name they slapped on the bike itself. @Apex is the one who reminded me of the site and then I chose the one I wanted. So Im going to have to respectfully disagree with you here. *edit I do agree with your fit remark though. That makes sense, but my local bike shop would have had to order one as well, so it didnt really make a difference.
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:59 AM | #50 |
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@massacremasses, out of curiosity, what size did you buy?
At your height and inseam, my guess is 15" or 17" |
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October 2nd, 2012, 11:34 AM | #51 |
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17" I think.
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October 2nd, 2012, 03:52 PM | #52 |
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I will have plenty of carbs to burn off when my bike gets here!
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October 2nd, 2012, 04:03 PM | #54 |
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That would be pasta
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October 2nd, 2012, 06:11 PM | #55 |
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Looks pretty fatty to me. Also, I have that media center remote. Second best $8 I've ever spent. Also, dawes makes ok bikes. My girlfriend had an SST/AL. It was nifty.
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October 2nd, 2012, 07:13 PM | #56 |
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That is a Uverse remote
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October 2nd, 2012, 07:29 PM | #57 |
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BikeDirect is good stuff. My friend got a fixie from there and complained about how heavy it was compared to my old fixie (steel vs aluminum). I took a spin on his and instantly commented on how much smoother his was than mine. Yeah, they are knockoffs and sometimes use lower end stuff, however, they save money by making knockoffs...they have zero R&D. So you save on that. Sure it will weigh in more, because they put extra metal on the bike "to be safe". BD is decent, and the bikes will last if you take care of them.
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October 2nd, 2012, 10:19 PM | #58 |
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I wouldn't mind a steel bike. IMO bikes are too light and difficult to control XD
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October 3rd, 2012, 10:37 AM | #59 | |
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Let's take massacremasses as an example (again, no offense whatsoever). He said he bought a nice/decent bike for $320 through BikesDirect. Based on his inseam, that 17" bike should fit pretty well with a few mechanical adjustments. However by looking at his low seat height, this indicates the bike doesn't fit correctly. It might take a stem, seat post w/o offset, and/or maybe even a shorter crankset to make the bike fit properly; which will cost more money. Had he purchased a bike from his local shop, he would have had a better chance of getting the correct fit. Many times, but not always, a good bike shop will swap components to provide the correct fit with little or no extra charge. Material and weight isn't gonna make a significant difference in control. You need to put geometry into consideration for this. With a steeper head angle, steering will be more sensitive. A slack head angle will be less sensitive in steering. |
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October 3rd, 2012, 01:06 PM | #60 |
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No, the bike is too ****ing light! I want a heavier bike but the one I got is aluminum
It's going to take every ounce of strength I have to only eat half this sandwich and save the rest for later. Wish me luck
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October 3rd, 2012, 01:26 PM | #61 |
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I hope you realized that the dog is not part of that sandwich.
Eat slow or put half that sandwich away, it may help. I have that problem too. I eat what's in front of me. |
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October 3rd, 2012, 05:08 PM | #62 | |
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It is possible that he does have a little wiggle room left. He may be doing what my wife did and is pedaling with his arch instead of using the ball of his foot. That alone can net another inch of seat height. Too many factors to rule out improper fitment. Also, I know from my friend, that some prefer the larger frames. I like a more compact frame. I could easily ride a 21, but I ride a 19 because it is more nimble in the technical parts of the trail. I don't need that stable feeling a bigger bike gives. Back to the main subject though, the bike seat is way too low. I always recommend people to get fitted to a frame at a local dealer first, then look at other options with that number in mind. Bikes cost too much to get a wrong frame and not be happy with the purchase. However, if he is happy with the bike overall and it is comfortable to him, then all is well...regardless of the seat height.
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October 3rd, 2012, 05:19 PM | #63 |
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I hope I can crank the seat up high enough for my long dancers legs
Also sub $200 22inch (what is supposed to fit me) bikes were few and far between. The ones I did find got awful reviews
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October 3rd, 2012, 05:41 PM | #64 |
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Hmmm..well you can always wear you ballet shoes to help lower the seat height.
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October 3rd, 2012, 06:01 PM | #65 |
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Someone is trying to sabotage me, idk if I'm going to make it
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October 3rd, 2012, 06:02 PM | #66 |
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Ice cream is so overrated. I don't really care for it that much.
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October 3rd, 2012, 06:04 PM | #67 |
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Dude, have you ever had an its it?
Better than sex
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October 3rd, 2012, 06:06 PM | #68 |
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Nope. I don't have much of a sweet tooth. The only time I'll eat sweets is if my wife buys something for me. Most of the time I simply forget we have it and she ends up eating it.
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October 3rd, 2012, 06:09 PM | #69 |
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Well ****, someone for real is trying to sabotage me. There is now lays, doritos, cheezits, goldfish, and all other kinds of goodies in the cupboard. Last night I was tempted so instead I grabbed a bag of popcorn and put it in the microwave (beer + popcorn is still ok in my book ) and what do you know, the start button is broken.
FML Hope my bike arrives soon so I can fight these cravings with exercise
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October 3rd, 2012, 10:27 PM | #70 |
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I need some suggestions for snack foods that are better than junk food. I'm not trying to eat healthy, just less terrible
I think tomorrow I'll go get some carrots and ranch, I know the ranch is terrible but it beats mindlessly eating goldfish right?
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October 3rd, 2012, 10:59 PM | #71 |
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Unsalted almonds or dark chocolate are my go-to's. :-)
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October 3rd, 2012, 11:16 PM | #72 |
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Dark chocolate is probably a bad idea.... But nuts are a good idea
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Try those 100 calorie snack packs. You can get them for crackers, cookies, etc. If you are a little hungry, just grab one of those, and tell yourself...this one pack, if I am hungry in an hour I'll grab another. They key is to take small steps. It is easier to adjust.
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October 3rd, 2012, 11:28 PM | #74 |
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100 calorie snack packs are basically junkfood, I'm trying to eliminate crap, even small amounts of crap.
So, healthy snacks, lay it on me
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October 4th, 2012, 12:45 AM | #75 |
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Walnuts, peanuts, almonds...Air popped popcorn, apples, bananas ect...
What i normally munch on when i really want something bad is pinto beans mixed with brown rice. Delicious. |
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October 4th, 2012, 12:52 AM | #76 |
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Good ideas, accept for the apples, I'm allergic to those
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October 4th, 2012, 02:58 AM | #78 |
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Hell, certain types of beef jerky is even better than most things you'd eat instead. I personally hate ALOT of fruits/veggies so it makes it that much harder for me to decide wtf im gonna eat. Just gotta keep ur eye open for somethin new.
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October 4th, 2012, 08:52 AM | #79 |
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Frozen bananas (plus it sorta tastes like ice cream, if you don't think about it a lot).
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Worth a try:
Link to original page on YouTube.
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