Looking to buy a bike, need suggestions... - GoFuckYourself.com

Jman · 03-15-2007, 07:48 AM

Allright I'm looking to buy a City/Mountain Bike. Will ride mostly in the streets of Montreal but since I'm right next to the Mountain will hit the trails.

I'm not a Pro rider nore want to be but want to start riding daily so what's your suggestions on a good bike.

DamageX · 03-15-2007, 07:54 AM

Try a BMX. Millions of kids can't be wrong.

Jman · 03-15-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by DamageX

Try a BMX. Millions of kids can't be wrong.

Me riding a BMX, now THAT would be a sight to see

DamageX · 03-15-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JMan

Me riding a BMX, now THAT would be a sight to see

Exactly, why do you think I'm suggesting it?

Avery · 03-15-2007, 08:08 AM

How about this?

Jman · 03-15-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Avery

How about this?

LOL I could go cruising in old Montreal on this badboy

drjones · 03-15-2007, 08:19 AM

Depends how much your looking to spend.. make sure you buy a bike from an actual bike shop, and not a department store. I have been into Freestyle BMX and light mountain biking since I was a kid, and have worked bike shops for years, so I can tell you, the service at a bike shop is, by far, superior. They generally offer good deals on service too, when you buy a bike at a shop.

Stick with name brands like Specialized, Trek, Gary Fischer (no schwinn!!), Giant, Cannondale etc. For what you want to do, you probably want a hardtail mountain bike.

Many people will buy an extra set of wheels and put street tires on one pair, and off road tires on the other. Wheels on all decent new bikes are usually quick release, so it takes a few seconds to switch wheel sets. If your going to be serious about riding, it might be worth it. Also, trail riding can be hard on the wheels, and you'll break spokes, and bend rims often. If you screw up your trail set, you still have your street set that you can use.

What type of riding do you want to do? Just exersice? Or do you want to do some "urban" mountain biking... (jumping of ledges, steps, doing grinds etc)?

I am chauncy · 03-15-2007, 08:28 AM

for the money you cannot bet the performance and quality of a Gary Fisher
http://www.fisherbikes.com

Jman · 03-15-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by drjones

Depends how much your looking to spend.. make sure you buy a bike from an actual bike shop, and not a department store. I have been into Freestyle BMX and light mountain biking since I was a kid, and have worked bike shops for years, so I can tell you, the service at a bike shop is, by far, superior. They generally offer good deals on service too, when you buy a bike at a shop.

Stick with name brands like Specialized, Trek, Gary Fischer (no schwinn!!), Giant, Cannondale etc. For what you want to do, you probably want a hardtail mountain bike.

Many people will buy an extra set of wheels and put street tires on one pair, and off road tires on the other. Wheels on all decent new bikes are usually quick release, so it takes a few seconds to switch wheel sets. If your going to be serious about riding, it might be worth it. Also, trail riding can be hard on the wheels, and you'll break spokes, and bend rims often. If you screw up your trail set, you still have your street set that you can use.

What type of riding do you want to do? Just exersice? Or do you want to do some "urban" mountain biking... (jumping of ledges, steps, doing grinds etc)?

Mostly exersice and taking some fresh air but I use to be a "special" bike messenger in my early 20's and would easily a hard 15-20 miles a day

Wouldn't mind getting back to riding like that, minus the messenger part

Thanks for the advices, there's a nice bike shop close to my place and will go check it out. I also dig the 2 wheels advice and will defenitly do that.

vidvicious · 03-15-2007, 08:37 AM

Here's a top notch Bike for someone of your stature

Jman · 03-15-2007, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by vidvicious

Here's a top notch Bike for someone of your stature

Yeah I can just imagine my pants getting caught in there and Pulling a Homer...

DOH!!!

Mike Semen · 03-15-2007, 09:30 AM

I've had an aluminium frame Kona for about 10 years. Love it to bits. I have ridden it in london a shitload, just chucked slicks on it and rolled.

TGPTeam · 03-15-2007, 09:31 AM

I had a Giant mountain bike last year, I bought it for $400

Screaming · 03-15-2007, 09:32 AM

def get a fisher..

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 09:35 AM

For a guy like you I'd say rent a bike for a day. That way you'll get it out of your system and you won't be wasting your money. If you buy a bike, you'll ride it once, get sore and let it sit in the garage.

AaronM · 03-15-2007, 09:37 AM

AaronM · 03-15-2007, 09:38 AM

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 09:39 AM

That last one's hot, Aaron.

AaronM · 03-15-2007, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

That last one's hot, Aaron.

You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?

You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

TurboAngel · 03-15-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?

LMAO, Thanks I really needed that today!

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboAngel

LMAO, Thanks I really needed that today!

You seem to be easily amused. What are you doing later?

Jman · 03-15-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

For a guy like you I'd say rent a bike for a day. That way you'll get it out of your system and you won't be wasting your money. If you buy a bike, you'll ride it once, get sore and let it sit in the garage.

ROFLMAO that's the funniest shit I've read today, you assclown obviously don't know me

AaronM · 03-15-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

No. My right hand is now a stub after a blender accident when I was a child.

But I do have 7 fingers on my left hand so I can still bitch slap the shit out of you.

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JMan

ROFLMAO that's the funniest shit I've read today, you assclown obviously don't know me

You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

Jman · 03-15-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

No but My penis grew incredibly big last night when she started to fondle my balls

JFK · 03-15-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?

Thank You AaronM, its been a long time since someone posted that rule

Some of these newbs are getting cheeky

tASSy · 03-15-2007, 09:58 AM

i have a kona that i *love* but it's for downhill mountain biking - i think their bikes are great but it might be a bit much/expensive for just a daily cruiser. i also have a jamis mountain bike that i use for riding on the streets too - much more affordable and it works well as a hybrid even though technically it's not one.

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AaronM

I do have 7 fingers on my left hand so I can still bitch slap the shit out of you.

Too late to slap the shit out of me. Maybe tomorrow.

Star 69 · 03-15-2007, 11:40 AM

Get this one Treck bikes

Frameset
Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Frame Alpha SLR Aluminum
Front Suspension RockShox Dart 1 w/preload, 100mm
Wheels
Wheels Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
Tires Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1", 27 tpi
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Deore, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Crank Shimano M442 44/32/22
Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
Pedals Alloy platform
Components
Saddle Bontrager Select
Seat Post Bontrager Sport
Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise
Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset Avid BB-5, mechanical disc w/alloy levers

Star 69 · 03-15-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tASSy

i have a kona that i *love* but it's for downhill mountain biking - i think their bikes are great but it might be a bit much/expensive for just a daily cruiser. i also have a jamis mountain bike that i use for riding on the streets too - much more affordable and it works well as a hybrid even though technically it's not one.

tASSy Kona is great i have this one for 3 month and i sold it to my friend

03-15-2007, 11:52 AM

For daily commuting, without going offroad, I recommend the Fitness series from Trek.

If you want to go offroad, grab a Specialized. They offer the best price/performance ratio, in my opinion.

teksonline · 03-15-2007, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Avery

How about this?

is there a mod for this to hold my golf clubs?

fuzebox · 03-15-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Inigo Montoya

You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

Jman · 03-15-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Star 69

Get this one Treck bikes

Frameset
Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5"
Frame Alpha SLR Aluminum
Front Suspension RockShox Dart 1 w/preload, 100mm
Wheels
Wheels Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
Tires Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1", 27 tpi
Drivetrain
Shifters Shimano Deore, 9 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
Crank Shimano M442 44/32/22
Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
Pedals Alloy platform
Components
Saddle Bontrager Select
Seat Post Bontrager Sport
Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise
Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
Brakeset Avid BB-5, mechanical disc w/alloy levers

Just saw a place that has a few Trek 6000, this is very much the type of bike I'm looking for, thanks

Inigo Montoya · 03-15-2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JMan

Just saw a place that has a few Trek 6000, this is very much the type of bike I'm looking for, thanks

Can you afford a Trek? You kinda seem more like the Walmart budget type to me.

Avery · 03-16-2007, 08:56 AM

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It is modern and sexy.

03-15-2007, 07:48 AM	#1
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03-15-2007, 09:32 AM	#14
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Inigo Montoya I scan my content from Penthouse Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 34	For a guy like you I'd say rent a bike for a day. That way you'll get it out of your system and you won't be wasting your money. If you buy a bike, you'll ride it once, get sore and let it sit in the garage. __________________ Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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03-15-2007, 09:58 AM	#28
tASSy Spread The Pink! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: pinktown! Posts: 8,229	i have a kona that i love but it's for downhill mountain biking - i think their bikes are great but it might be a bit much/expensive for just a daily cruiser. i also have a jamis mountain bike that i use for riding on the streets too - much more affordable and it works well as a hybrid even though technically it's not one. __________________ tassyPINK ICQ ~ 318097066 *

03-15-2007, 11:40 AM	#30
Star 69 Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Russia Posts: 8,602	Get this one Treck bikes Frameset Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5" Frame Alpha SLR Aluminum Front Suspension RockShox Dart 1 w/preload, 100mm Wheels Wheels Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims Tires Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1", 27 tpi Drivetrain Shifters Shimano Deore, 9 speed Front Derailleur Shimano Deore Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore Crank Shimano M442 44/32/22 Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed Pedals Alloy platform Components Saddle Bontrager Select Seat Post Bontrager Sport Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed Brakeset Avid BB-5, mechanical disc w/alloy levers __________________ e-mail star69

03-15-2007, 11:52 AM	#32
X37375787 Guest Posts: n/a	For daily commuting, without going offroad, I recommend the Fitness series from Trek. If you want to go offroad, grab a Specialized. They offer the best price/performance ratio, in my opinion.