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So for the RadMission they say it can be ridden by someone up to 6’4” (maybe 6’3”) their website has a sizing thing. I think that would be pushing it but it depends how much you mind being bent forward.
Unless you literally get a pile of parts, you can assemble a bike. You have to put on the wheel, handle bars, pedals, seat, remove some packaging and you’re set. Watch a video or two and you can do it. Something like this.
Hydraulic brakes are the only tricky part in assembling a bike. Even that has videos you can follow - Youtube is great for bike assembly and maintenance.Apple Jack said:
I ordered the knock-off of that stand for $30 direct from China. Waiting for it to land, will give a stellar review when acquired. I'd second the tool kit. Allen wrenches are essential but what I always have to borrow from a friend (always = twice in last 2 years) is the tool you need to change out a cassette. Just by itself I think those are $20 so buying a kit for a little more is a no brainer.
They say which month?Still waiting on the bike I ordered the first week of January after them saying it'd be about a month to get it
I've been accumulating bike servicing equipment/tools as well. I picked up a used Park Tool repair stand for $50 off craigslist, I've got a chain cleaner, lockring removal socket, chainwhip, bottom bracket socket, crankarm puller, etc. There are still a few more tools that I need, but those repairs haven't been necessary. My shifter cable on my mountain bike is frayed at the derailleur, so my next project is going to be replacing that, so I assume I'll need at least a good pair of cable cutters. I'm pretty sure I've already saved money making my own repairs versus taking my bikes in for service.
What did you end up going with? My neighbor ordered a mountain bike at the beginning of December and was told it was scheduled to arrive in the shop on January 15th. He just got it on Friday.Still waiting on the bike I ordered the first week of January after them saying it'd be about a month to get it
Yes, the only two things I have to borrow. Chain cleaner is another must have. Just cleaned mine yesterday, love the look and feel of a clean chain. Oh, also by the tools to change out a chain
A Giant hybrid that I can also take on some trails. I forget who offered up that suggestion, but it turned out to be a good discussion because I've found some areas here I want to go riding on and I think that functionality will be useful.
Was looking at a Kona but after determining it's no lighter than my bike I'm going to pass.Dickies said:
Every time I try to clean my cassette I manage to get lube on my disc brake rotors. Even if I am really diligent and clean the rotor afterwards, somehow i wind up with no braking power..... I can't explain it. I then have to take the wheel off again, take the brake pads out, and re-clean the brake system. I don't see it as much more work to just take the cassette off and soak the cogs in degreaser, plus I find that it comes out much cleaner.
Yea, if you're pulling the wheel to clean brakes I can see the benefit. I ride 99% of my miles on a trainer right now so little easier to manage cleaning the chain and cassette. The bike I ride on the roads could probably use a good cleaning like you outline but I have a redneck stand that doesn't really hold the bike well for that kind of stuff so will wait until I get the cheap one from above and maybe pull it all apart for spring cleaning.
Before I got my stand I would use a 6' ladder, and just hang the seat from the crossbar.to get the rear wheel off the ground. Obviously the repair stand works better, but the ladder worked remarkably well.
I just thought of this since we were discussing it earlier this week. That is what your bike should look like when it arrives. You put on the front wheel, handle bars, pedals and seat.
they should come already setup. you just need to attach the calibers to the fork and frame.
I believe that the base model dual sport is not able to be locked. Its only listed as lockable on the DS2 and DS3 but Im' not 100% sure
Trek, Specialized, and Giant are the three big good brands. You should be happy with the quality from any of them.
very nice, how do you like the hydraulic disc brakes? I read that your supposed to change the brake fluid every 6 months and it sounds kind of silly
Love them but you need to get used to them, they will stop you on a dime. Have no plans to change fluid unless needed to. It's a self contained unit, not sure why you would need to do anything unless there was a leak.jrt103 said:
So did the chain hop off the sprocket? Unpack this some.moleculo said:
It stuck on the sprocket while down shifting and got wedged on the wrong side of the frame. "Chain suck" I think it's called.So did the chain hop off the sprocket? Unpack this some.
Same color as my Trek Marlin 7. Pretty bike, hard on your ###
Ouch, never heard of that before. Not how you want to break the bike in on a trail, eh? Good exercise to fill the knowledge bank but hate having to make repairs like that out in the wild.
for sure. I was on the trails by RiverWalk - lots of fun. I was with my daughter - she rides a $150 walmart special so we aren't doing anything crazy. Lots of walking up the hills, for example. A bit frustruating that I have a (low-end) nice mountain bike that breaks down on me while here POS walmart is fine.
I've had a couple near misses with this recently. Thinking the chain may have stretched a bit since I bought the bike a couple year ago. No idea if that is a thing. Need to take in for a tune-up anyway.
FX >>>>> DS
Chain stretch is a thing. They make a tool to measure it. If you catch it early enough, you might not have to replace the cassette as well but I just run a low budget cassette so I swap out both once I start having shifting issues that can't be remedied with just a derailleur adjustment.
Assuming your chain is lubed and derailleur properly adjusted, then you very well may have a stretched chain. Riding with a stretched chain can also prematurely wear out your cassette and front chain rings, so it's one of those things that's better to address early.
You don't usually see it until there is 1-2k miles on a chain, though. Anything is possible, but chains are typically pretty hardy.
The weight of a bike should be a very small decider in what bike you ride. Unless you are training for a triathlon or road racing, a bike weighing a couple extra pounds is no big deal. I say this as someone who has two Konas (aluminum fat tire and steel gravel).
I don't think this is true. You'll hear people say they bleed/flush theirs anywhere from multiple times a month (usually mountain bikes) to every 6 months, every year, or every 2+ years. My impression from what I've read is that as long as the brakes are working properly and don't feel squishy then there is no need to do anything. That said, periodic brake fluid maintenance can't be a bad thing.jrt103 said:
I have to carry mine up two flights of stairs on my loop just prior to a half hour up uphill coming home. I think I have another season with 33 pounds before being ready to shell out for lighter frame and wheels.
Weight really doesn't matter too much in tri bikes, unless you're doing Savageman, i.e. super hilly. Aero is everything and on flat ground with acceleration not a big deal weight just doesn't matter. It makes a big difference for hilly rides (roadie, MTB) and with hard accelerations (crits, so roadie again).
Most important part of a bike: front brake. About 1000% more important than any other part. I have the road rash to prove it.
I did this on a really hard climb and really cranked down on the chain... had to replace all my spokes over time from the chain damage to them, I wish I had just bought a new wheel.
I found Nashbar just as they were consolidating warehouses after being bought, and I just loaded up on clearance stuff. I'm going to cry when I run out of cheap tubes and tires.
I don't remember the price of tubes in the past, but I don't think they've doubled. There was a good amount of time last year where it was nearly impossible to find various tube sizes, so given the lack of availability it makes sense that they might be a bit more expensive now.
They've gone way up. BTW, I found the tubes at REI to be very cost competitive for general use.
