Ask a Bicycle Question - Part 5

[Cryogenist]

feel like getting a bicycle now

What's stopping you?

 

[patcheon]

jin satki, now mountain bike also got upside down suspension fork liao motorcycle. FOr motorcycle, usually only performance/sports motorcycle then have.

Wonder how it performs for mountain bike? Theoretically, performance should be better.

Anybody here uses this?

I am not sure if this design allows mud to be easier sprayed onto the stanchions because it is much much lower than the traditional design and as a result getting scratch easier with the suspension movements? Or it doesn't matter as mud gets sprayed everywhere anyway.

 

[rarenick]

Quite a few looking to buy bikes. Actually i feel like selling my hardtail mtb then buy another bike, maybe roadbike or foldie

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[-nzy90]

I am not sure if this design allows mud to be easier sprayed onto the stanchions because it is much much lower than the traditional design and as a result getting scratch easier with the suspension movements? Or it doesn't matter as mud gets sprayed everywhere anyway.

From what I read its supposed to make the fork smoother especially for small bumps cuz of the upside down design. The oil can flow down due to gravity and keep the seals lubricated better so it sticks less.

But for normal rider like me I doubt I'll feel the difference.
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[flame2000]

jin satki, now mountain bike also got upside down suspension fork liao motorcycle. FOr motorcycle, usually only performance/sports motorcycle then have.

Wonder how it performs for mountain bike? Theoretically, performance should be better.

Anybody here uses this?

Already used on the top of the line Merida Hardtail Big7 9000.

http://www.merida-bikes.com/en_int/bikes/hardtails/27-5-hardtails/2016/big-seven-9000-4343.html

 

[rarenick]

Is it worth to spend $100 every year to maintain a $800 hardtail mtb?

Any recommendations for someone who is reliable in servicing at good rates? Better still if can provide free pickup / delivery.

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[TheoDR]

jin satki, now mountain bike also got upside down suspension fork liao motorcycle. FOr motorcycle, usually only performance/sports motorcycle then have.

Wonder how it performs for mountain bike? Theoretically, performance should be better.

Anybody here uses this?

I think mtbs used to have these kind of forks in the late 90s or early to mid 2000s.. Maybe ask a trusted shop mechanic, or a few, what he thinks about these kind of forks. That way, you'll avoid being confused by marketing talk.

 

[TheoDR]

Is it worth to spend $100 every year to maintain a $800 hardtail mtb?

Any recommendations for someone who is reliable in servicing at good rates? Better still if can provide free pickup / delivery.

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Maintenance is always worth it.

 

[rarenick]

Maintenance is always worth it.

But my bike quite cheapo. Deore + xt rd.

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[erwinrommel]

Quite a few looking to buy bikes. Actually i feel like selling my hardtail mtb then buy another bike, maybe roadbike or foldie

Road bike for speed, foldie for convenience. MTB for trails.

Have your pick.

Most of my cycling friends have at least two types of bikes. e.g. Brompton and road bike, MTB and foldie, or MTB and road bike.

 

[-nzy90]

Is it worth to spend $100 every year to maintain a $800 hardtail mtb?

Any recommendations for someone who is reliable in servicing at good rates? Better still if can provide free pickup / delivery.

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For me I just service myself by watching YouTube videos since its a cheap bike. Damage the components also not too expensive to replace. Nowadays with YouTube, it is easy to learn alot of things. Only those that require specialised tools then I go to lbs to do if needed. So far I haven't damaged any of the components that I have worked on.

As for the fork, I just change when needed. Since my first hardtail came with a cheapo suntour fork, I just by from taobao and change the fork regularly. The fork+shipping around $50 even if ship by air. Lol. Tested and it seems to be genuine and performs even better than the stock one since they got new model every year.

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[Narukura]

Is it worth to spend $100 every year to maintain a $800 hardtail mtb?

Any recommendations for someone who is reliable in servicing at good rates? Better still if can provide free pickup / delivery.

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IMO for full bike service is worth it,save the time and effort to do yourself especially when don't have the correct tools.

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[tremor]

I think mtbs used to have these kind of forks in the late 90s or early to mid 2000s.. Maybe ask a trusted shop mechanic, or a few, what he thinks about these kind of forks. That way, you'll avoid being confused by marketing talk.

No lah I won't buy, too ex Liao and only 120mm travel max.

I'm aiming for fox factory 36 float 160mm rc2. Building up a Santa Cruz nomad 2016. Got it at a good deal in togoparts. $900 off retail price.

 

[VD]

Is it worth to spend $100 every year to maintain a $800 hardtail mtb?

Any recommendations for someone who is reliable in servicing at good rates? Better still if can provide free pickup / delivery.

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if you wish to prolong the life of your bike, you should maintain it frequently, not once a year. so many DIY videos on youtube, you just need to get the tools for it.

 

[movemanism]

For me I just service myself by watching YouTube videos since its a cheap bike. Damage the components also not too expensive to replace. Nowadays with YouTube, it is easy to learn alot of things. Only those that require specialised tools then I go to lbs to do if needed. So far I haven't damaged any of the components that I have worked on.

As for the fork, I just change when needed. Since my first hardtail came with a cheapo suntour fork, I just by from taobao and change the fork regularly. The fork+shipping around $50 even if ship by air. Lol. Tested and it seems to be genuine and performs even better than the stock one since they got new model every year.

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Like 1.

I also service my bike DIY. I do have some special tools like bottom bracket tools in case I need to dismantle it. The most frequent service is only clean the bike after use and lubricate the moving parts once in awhile, that's all.

 

[SmilingDevil]

Open jio

Friday round island don't mind starting anywhere

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What time start? What speed.

 

[rarenick]

Road bike for speed, foldie for convenience. MTB for trails.

Have your pick.

Most of my cycling friends have at least two types of bikes. e.g. Brompton and road bike, MTB and foldie, or MTB and road bike.

I also got 2. The other is vintage bike, my wife one but i also ride

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[Sadisticnoob]

What time start? What speed.

maybe 30-37, i hope to make it back by 1 am so maybe two breaks ?

 

[Nemesismaster]

I also got 2. The other is vintage bike, my wife one but i also ride

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Everybody has a bike. My Wife has 1 , I have 1. We are both blue collar workers , we need to commute.

 

[SmilingDevil]

maybe 30-37, i hope to make it back by 1 am so maybe two breaks ?

WA u again... need to get approval.