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That's good to know, thank you for the info. Something tells me I'll be owning more than one mtb....
The 27.5+ tires are healthy size, they sure look like they offer extra traction (which was mentioned also during conversation). I found a couple of shops that rent bikes, so I'll be doing that as well. Def. yes on the dropper post. What a slick invention! I'm seriously dating myself when saying I used to use the big spring device when it first came out, the Hite rite, which I had on my Fisher. Quote:
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You protest to much
Goodwill doesn't feed my dog etc, etc. It's a terrible way to market, unless you get roped into some kind of wacky seminar
You knew what you were doing, you just don't like getting called out on it. Go back and buy a bike...and shorts...and a lid if they earned your dollar Quote:
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Showrooming will mean fewer and fewer LBSes for when you really need one. I've had people whip out their phones AS I'M TALKING TO THEM about whatever widget they need to know about and tell me 'Amazon has this for $X less...' Great. Did Amazon just explain to you the ins and outs of that particular widget? Nope. *I* did! There comes a time when it really isn't about the lowest $ you can buy something for. If you have to go get something explained to you, it's time to buy from the person explaining it to you. M |
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Good grief. Some of you guys really are gems. Only on the internet does a question thread turn into the theatre of the absurd.
It must be awesome to be some of you and be right about everything. I guess the grand or so I just spent at an LBS for service-related work on a couple of my bikes doesn't meet the food-on-the-table standards of the self-proclaimed know-it-all's. I certainly appreciate the advice and suggestions from those who have contributed here and via PM, thank you. Last edited by 54ny77; 05-22-2019 at 10:02 AM. |
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agree on sizing up!
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A used mtb sucks
So did you scour craigslist and find the perfect aging whip with a clapped out fork? I'm dying over here. Bet that shop is banking on your sock purchase. You protest too much, so I know I'm right
Just buy a new, modern, trail bike. You'll have a hard time wiping the smile off your face. In 18 to 24 months, buy another one. Makes life easier Just trying to help you out. At this rate you'll be in an electric wheel chair before you over analyze this. While we're young Quote:
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When in doubt go with the larger size bike, you have it correct. Makes you more neutral and maximizes the geo. 5.10 and a medium for decades, large now
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This is the thing about MTBs and picking the "one" bike ... if you are really into it and you want to ride multiple days a week for the love of it, and you're not a secret millionaire with nothing to do all day, then most rides will happen on your "local" trail ... the singletrack you can sneak to on your way to/from work, or before the fam gets up and going on Saturday AM, etc... so it really makes sense to focus on what you have right close by that's accessible. You have a ton of variety in SoCal, but also think of the trails you can do on a week day dealing with traffic ... which ones are most convenient to your house? And that's the bike you want. One weekend a month at Big Bear Lake sounds awesome, but that's only a dozen rides. |
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Are you for real?
I've no idea why or where outta left field you came into this thread chock full of insults, as I never said anything to you that would have prompted it. This thread is asking for advice on mtb's. Many fine folks have offered up wisdom here and via email or PM. Kindly go someplace else and cast your "wisdom" where it's wanted or appreciated. Thanks. Quote:
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jim how tall are you? i'm 5'9", pretty much right in the middle of bell curve as to proportion.
is there a convention for setting up "reach" on an mtb similar to road bike? honestly can't remember how i arrived at mtb sizes in the past, i'm sure it was advised by the lbs's where i bought them. Quote:
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5’10
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