[Budda]

I finally got around to replacing my last mountain bike (currently with my folks overseas).

Nothing fancy, just a decent front-suspension bike that should do for simple trail riding and the odd jaunt to a friend's place. The bike is a used GT Aggressor 2.0.

Does anyone else here do any kind of non-motorized cycling?

 

[Budda]

Some nice rides in here!

 

[Budda]

Mm Kona Cinder cone.

I saw some good specialized bikes but they were outside my price range.

I was talking to a coworker about riding and she said there's lots of nice falls around the escarpment in Hamilton. I foresee a good date day ride this summer (schedules allowing).

 

[Budda]

With any luck maybe I can take a quick spin to the outskirts of the city after work today. If I can stay awake....

My last bike before the GT Was a Norco "Drop" north shore series frame (dual suspension) with a bunch of parts off my Brodie hardtail and a nice Marzocchi fork my dad bought from one of his coworkers. I'm not much for drops and jumps, so it was mostly a commuter bike. My dad has it in Vienna, and I have to wonder if he gets looks riding what appears to be a very expensive mountain bike around cities haha.

Does anyone here use Strava to track their rides?

 

[Budda]

Dave, why not have both?

That is the kind of bike that I was originally looking for. Old, well cared for and inexpensive (now).

 

[Budda]

Probably at least $100 if it's in good condition. Maybe a bit more to the right buyer, due to age and apparent 10/10 condition.

 

[Budda]

I did not expect this to hit four pages haha.

Those of you who already have "real spring" (not the teaser we're getting) how much have you been out?

 

[Budda]

First ride with one of my closest friends - rear axle sheers on the first trail. 2km walk home.

 

[Budda]

[QUOTE="Budda, - rear axle sheers on the first trail. 2km walk home.

Hmmm, bike trying to tell you something??

So far I have only experienced one major mechanical failure on a bike. After returning from a fast ride on my Cineli Road Race bike, somewhere in the early 70's, I got off the bike and the handle bar fell off at the sheared stem.[/QUOTE]

I don't know how many owners the bike has had, or how old it is. I wouldn't think to check axles for rust when checking out a used bike, but now I know better.

If I had the money for a nicer bike, I would have bought a Specialized or Norco. As I said, breakage aside the ride was good and things just needed fine-tuning.

 

[Budda]

I still need to replace that rear wheel

 

[Budda]

My bike is another $100 in parts away from being useable, after the $85 rear wheel replacement. Im frustrated.

 

[Budda]

Shoot! Honestly, buy yourself one of the many home bicycle mechanic books- most repairs are pretty easy and a lot of them don't require any special tools. What's the $100 for? I have a ton of parts in my workshop stash.

Rear derailleur, brake levers gear shifters (I think) and cable (all in one box).

I didn't notice any issues when I tested the bike (kijiji buy) and now I have a bike I cant use or sell. I basically have to replace the damaged parts because I can't really sell an old un-useable bike.

 

[Budda]

Well just turned 1000 km so far this season. Have gained 2 pounds which was not wanted. Anyone else ?

I would guess it's 2 pounds of muscle not fat then

 

[Budda]

If you didn't notice any issues, are there really issues? Or is it a 'not perfect but rideable' kind of thing? Bike shops are often quick to recommend replacing stuff in my experience...

Rear derailleur has the bolt for adjusting travel broken, so that I cannot take it off to adjust cable tension for alignment. Cable is fraying at the shifter, and the adjuster band is gone. I'd rather not worry when I'm 2 hours into a 4 hour ride, if that makes sense. The derailleur definitely needs replacing.

The rear axle sheared on my first ride, and everything has been a headache since.

 

[Budda]

8 speed cassette. Fortunately I have a friend in town who will help me to put all the parts on. The shop I spoke to is backed up two weeks on setups.

MEC has been suggested, not sure what their sign-up fee is.

 

[Budda]

$5 to become a member for life at MEC. Totally worth it.

Well shit, thats a no brainer.

 

[Budda]

This thread makes me sad because I think I rode 3 times since making it.

I do have a functional bike again though!