Chapter Twelve in the ongoing Saga of the Motobecane
I’m guessing you’ve read through their warranty paperwork/policy already to see if it states anything that would be in your favor?BD is not being particularly great to work with. Now they want me to send in the rear triangle and pay for shipping both ways, so they can "see if there is anything wrong with it".
Single speed, no thanks, I know my limits haha.Hi All – I’m looking to get my first mountain bike and am looking for some advice. There are a ton of trails/options in my area and want to take advantage. I am no stranger to road cycling but I haven’t done so in a few years and currently do not have a bike. I assume bike technology has changed somewhat in the past 10 years being out of the loop. In the past I rode a Bianchi fixed gear and a Cervelo full carbon race ready bike. I always had way more fun on the fixie.
This leads me to my questions. I’m looking for something lightweight (hardtail) and simple like my old fixed gear and have been looking at single speed bikes that I can jump on and go. So what would you recommend? Do I get a fat bike like this on craigslist? https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/denver-full-carbon-fat-bike-xl/7126606739.html
Do I get a 29er? Carbon frame? Do I build one myself?
Looking forward to the discussion. Thanks guys.
Hi All – I’m looking to get my first mountain bike and am looking for some advice.
I’m guessing you’ve read through their warranty paperwork/policy already to see if it states anything that would be in your favor?
Hi All – I’m looking to get my first mountain bike and am looking for some advice. There are a ton of trails/options in my area and want to take advantage. I am no stranger to road cycling but I haven’t done so in a few years and currently do not have a bike. I assume bike technology has changed somewhat in the past 10 years being out of the loop. In the past I rode a Bianchi fixed gear and a Cervelo full carbon race ready bike. I always had way more fun on the fixie.
This leads me to my questions. I’m looking for something lightweight (hardtail) and simple like my old fixed gear and have been looking at single speed bikes that I can jump on and go. So what would you recommend? Do I get a fat bike like this on craigslist? https://denver.craigslist.org/bik/d/denver-full-carbon-fat-bike-xl/7126606739.html
Do I get a 29er? Carbon frame? Do I build one myself?
Looking forward to the discussion. Thanks guys.
Trail riding on a single speed sounds like a terrible idea but who knows.
I was talking to a guy at Sherman Branch that had a fat bike. He said something like "Salesman talked me into it. Said they were awesome on the trails. Said everyone will be riding them soon. I FREAKING HATE IT. IT IS SO SLOW. WHY DID I LISTEN TO HIM. OH HEY YOU WANNA BUY A FAT BIKE???"
I have never ridden a fat bike but they look crazy heavy. I've tried a lot of old school 26, newer 27.5, and 29 bikes. I stuck with 29 last year when I picked up my carbon stumpjumper. I'm 49 and my back needs full suspension! I also ride a 29 Giant hardtail (that I picked up on CL) when it's a trail I know I can get away with it or a greenway with the wife or something. I love the 1x drivetrain on the new stumpy. It's amazing how fast technology helps on the trail.
Depending on your budget I'd keep looking on CL and put the word out with anybody that rides. You'll stumble onto something eventually. You can get some great deals on CL. My Giant still had the protective stickers on it and I got it for 50% off. If you're in a hurry, head to a shop and demo ride...there's a ton to choose from!
Seems like a lot more effort and expense than figuring out a replacement for the bushing I also enjoy these kind of little projects so maybe it’s just me. What material is the bushing?That's their warranty policy. I knew that going in, but was hoping they'd step up to the plate with such an obvious problem.
Worst case scenario is I bail on the frame, strip the parts, and build up a good frame. And that is a tempting idea.
Seems like a lot more effort and expense than figuring out a replacement for the bushing I also enjoy these kind of little projects so maybe it’s just me. What material is the bushing?
Got it, yeah that’s unfortunate. Good think you have a spare ride on the way!I'm in the middle of disassembling the rear triangle and can now clearly see what happened. The pivot bearing popped out of place and the whole pivot assembly basically collapsed. Can't tell if it's due to a defect or it's just a bad design, but I'm pretty sure the entire left side needs to be replaced in order to fix it.
As for building up a new frame, like you, I enjoy those kinds of projects.
Holy....!!!
Snake any day of the week.Holy....!!!
Ok, would you rather come across a 6’ black snake or this in the trail when you’re flying down a sweet flowy section???
Soooo you’re cheating? Haha JK, it’s too easy to hate on E-bikes. I could definitely use a push-button boost sometimes.Still catching on here in the states.. Mountain biking is so much fun!! What's more fun ... EMTB! View attachment 219962
When I'm physically unable to ride the trails around here, I will buy an EMTB. But hopefully that point is still 10-15 years away.
Alot of younger kids race them in GNCC so they are not just for the older crowd
They are getting there. Mine is an 18 and it's very noticeable. Check out the Specialized Levo SL. It's the lightweight version of the Levo.Soooo you’re cheating? Haha JK, it’s too easy to hate on E-bikes. I could definitely use a push-button boost sometimes.
I think they’ll be sweet when battery tech advances to the point of being able to put the battery in a normal sized downtube.