Hmm. Definitely some food for thought. Thanks. I was just thinking better better better. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks.
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Biking '10 part 2
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Hmm. Definitely some food for thought. Thanks. I was just thinking better better better. I'll keep this in mind. Thanks.
I need to get back out riding, running or something cause I'm probably getting fat with this drive-for-an-hour-sit-in-classes-all-day-eat-terrible-food-drive-an-hour-again-get-no-sleep life thing I'm doing... My circa 2000-2001-ish Schwinn Frontier needs to get it's deralieurs and stuff re-adjusted, but lately I've been looking at borrowing the crank and rear sproket from my old trick bike, which is the same brand but it from 1998 or something. I figure it should fit and shouldn't be too hard to convert.
I forgot to mention that all of that 26-vs-29 stuff is based on everything else being basically equal, but it still stands, and...
* Ever hear of Rocket Science stems? I have, but I may be one of only about a dozen or so people on the planet who have.
...that's what the industry wants you to think - that 'new' = 'better.' 'New' is not always better, it's just 'new'...'new' may become 'better' in a year or so, assuming that the new thing survives a year or so. A lot don't*. No lie.
* Ever hear of Rocket Science stems? I have, but I may be one of only about a dozen or so people on the planet who have.
Yeah, well the north shore eats 26's at times also...up there, I'd do a STOUT frame and a 24" rear rim/3" tire, and maybe a matching front.
it's possible but oftentimes bike parts will not easily interchange like that, particularly w/that kind of time lag. Pics of both bikes/parts would help.
Agreed. What I meant is that if I'm eight feet high rolling on a skinny, the last thing I need is to stand 1.5 inch higher than usual
Busted (shimano) chain today in my afternoon ride. At least it was close to home. Message received. Time to upgrade my CB multi too (Multi 10) to the one with chain tool (Multi 19).
CB Multi 10s anyone?
CB Multi 10s anyone?
Carry a for-real chain tool...never trust the one in a multi (not even the Ritchey multis).
Also...pretty much EVERY (pardon me, here) consumer-lvl repair manual says to carry a chain tool of some kind; what they DON'T say, and should, is to also carry a few spare links that match the chain on your bike(s). If you install a new chain yourself, or if you have your shop install it, KEEP THE STUFF YOU CUT OFF OF IT when it's sized down, and carry them in your patch kit. This way, if you do have to repair your chain on the road, you can splice in a new link and not have to finish the ride on a too-short chain.
Also...pretty much EVERY (pardon me, here) consumer-lvl repair manual says to carry a chain tool of some kind; what they DON'T say, and should, is to also carry a few spare links that match the chain on your bike(s). If you install a new chain yourself, or if you have your shop install it, KEEP THE STUFF YOU CUT OFF OF IT when it's sized down, and carry them in your patch kit. This way, if you do have to repair your chain on the road, you can splice in a new link and not have to finish the ride on a too-short chain.
See. I'm still kind of torn. I sold my longboard, and a few other things in order to raise a little money, and now have enough to get a new suspension fork on my Specialized M4, but frankly it's getting old. I don't want to replace the current fork and carbon-fibered arch Manitou with it's current equivalent (can't afford it, not to mention it might not fit), but spending 150-200 bucks for a competent fork kind of doesn't make sense to me on a bike that is 10 years old. I've seen 29ers on Craigslist for 700 - 1000 bucks. It's a big jump, but these bikes are a steal compared to what you pay new for them. My 26" was boobies 10 years ago. Everything Shimano XTR, Specialized cranks, killer clips, king and thompson everywhere else, and it's light as a feather. It's still boobies. I love it to pieces, but I know I can't get much for it in this market. Still.... What to do what to do what to do? I think I have more gas pains with this than I do with all my bass gear.
1. Get a rigid fork for the dino-bike
2. Convert it to a SS/commuter
3. Go 29er w/your longboard funds
2. Convert it to a SS/commuter
3. Go 29er w/your longboard funds
Hmm. While I'm not really super crazy about the SS, maybe making it a commuter wouldn't be a bad idea.
Yeah, on reading my reply I see that it more applies to my own preferences/tastes- particularly if your drivetrain is in good shape. OTOH, if you haven't test-hopped a nice SS I'd suggest it though. Depending on your route a SS can be a very effective commuter.
The M4 is a nice frame, arguably one of their best in the past few years. As long as the frame is structurally sound, I'd say keep it and save for a new fork (and for that matter, when was the last time that Manitou was overhauled? A new seal kit, fork oil, and some labor and it's good as new).
OTOH, that C/dale up there is a nice bike...
OTOH, that C/dale up there is a nice bike...
