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Hi folks. Taking advantage of this forum's experience...it's helped
me a lot recently... I'm in the market for a new bike. My old bike: 1992 Ironhorse MT700R Low geometry XT grouppo Original V-brakes (if that is the correct term, not the new cable/pad Shimano design) 180mm crankset 3 front chainrings, 7 rear chainrings Replaced brake/shifting as originals broke 2 years ago Entry level SPD pedals Lots of great karma So I'm in the market for a new bike. Some notes: I love this geometry. It's solid. Other bikes feel like the pitch is too easy (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_dynamics) and I might go over the handlebars. This bike feels solid. I want to replicate that. I've turned this into a hybrid, with slicker tires, smaller saddle. No suspension. I do mostly city trail rides, never had an issue with front suspension, and I rarely do singletrack. I like the concept of disc brakes. I believe they are standard now. Any recommendations? I'm looking at some of the carbon hybrids, but I'm a bit reluctant to go with something too light. I'm 200 pounds, so I'm a big fish. Cheers |
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On 2007-05-31, BeeRich wrote:
Hi folks. Taking advantage of this forum's experience...it's helped me a lot recently... I'm in the market for a new bike. My old bike: 1992 Ironhorse MT700R [snippity] Any recommendations? I'm looking at some of the carbon hybrids, but I'm a bit reluctant to go with something too light. I'm 200 pounds, so I'm a big fish. What's your budget, and what brands are sold in your area? |
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On May 31, 2:59 pm, BeeRich wrote:
Hi folks. Taking advantage of this forum's experience...it's helped me a lot recently... I'm in the market for a new bike. My old bike: 1992 Ironhorse MT700R Low geometry XT grouppo Original V-brakes (if that is the correct term, not the new cable/pad Shimano design) 180mm crankset 3 front chainrings, 7 rear chainrings Replaced brake/shifting as originals broke 2 years ago Entry level SPD pedals Lots of great karma So I'm in the market for a new bike. Some notes: I love this geometry. It's solid. Other bikes feel like the pitch is too easy (seehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_dynamics) and I might go over the handlebars. This bike feels solid. I want to replicate that. I've turned this into a hybrid, with slicker tires, smaller saddle. No suspension. I do mostly city trail rides, never had an issue with front suspension, and I rarely do singletrack. I like the concept of disc brakes. I believe they are standard now. Any recommendations? I'm looking at some of the carbon hybrids, but I'm a bit reluctant to go with something too light. I'm 200 pounds, so I'm a big fish. Cheers What's wrong with the one you have? Chris |
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BeeRich wrote:
XT grouppo What was the etymology of this term again? -- Phil |
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On 2007-05-31, Phil, Non-Squid wrote:
BeeRich wrote: XT grouppo What was the etymology of this term again? Presumably it's a corruption of "gruppo", which is what Italians or people who want to make sure you know they're riding Campagnolo call a group. |
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BeeRich wrote:
Any recommendations? I'm looking at some of the carbon hybrids, but I'm a bit reluctant to go with something too light. I'm 200 pounds, so I'm a big fish. It's getting really hard to find a 26" wheeled hybrid without suspension. I've been looking! Even when manufacturers make them, most shops don't carry them. Disc brakes are definitely _not_ standard. Probably the best choice for you is the Marin Novato. See "http://www.rei.com/product/747552". It's a 26" wheeled "city" bike, as opposed to the less sturdy 700c wheeled hybrids, but it isn't a mountain bike with all the unnecessary suspension. It does have disc brakes. You could put on some more aggressive tires if you ever did want to go mountain biking. |
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BeeRich wrote:
XT grouppo Phil, Non-Squid wrote: What was the etymology of this term again? Steve Gravrock wrote: Presumably it's a corruption of "gruppo", which is what Italians or people who want to make sure you know they're riding Campagnolo call a group. The ******* 'grouppo' is offensive enough but even 'gruppo' or 'group' has been overworked until it has no useful meaning. At one time groups were a standard item as in, "Send some groups with our frames, 4 Italian, 6 British", meaning a Super Record ensemble 'reduced' with 1046a BB and 1037a pedals. That era ended in the middle eighties with the influence of DuraAce, Superbe and Look. The variables have become so multidimensional that no one I know in this business orders 'groups' now. With or without hubs/wheels, with or without headset, with or without seatpost, whatever. No longer are 80% of bike builds with one standard ensemble, as they once indeed were. Further, except for a few heavily promoted 'display case' new product introductions, 'groups' are an abstract concept and exist not as a physical thing in a box but rather as several related line items on an invoice and usually wrapped as separate items to fill the space in frame cartons. The myth is much bigger then the reality, as usual. p.s. It's been over a hundred years since vehicles has a simple sleeve bearing for wheels, yet 'axle grease' remains in the vernacular for no apparent reason. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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BeeRich wrote:
Any recommendations? I'm looking at some of the carbon hybrids, but I'm a bit reluctant to go with something too light. I'm 200 pounds, so I'm a big fish. SMS wrote: It's getting really hard to find a 26" wheeled hybrid without suspension. I've been looking! Even when manufacturers make them, most shops don't carry them. Disc brakes are definitely _not_ standard. Probably the best choice for you is the Marin Novato. See "http://www.rei.com/product/747552". It's a 26" wheeled "city" bike, as opposed to the less sturdy 700c wheeled hybrids, but it isn't a mountain bike with all the unnecessary suspension. It does have disc brakes. You could put on some more aggressive tires if you ever did want to go mountain biking. 'Hard to find'? Like a Raleigh Venture? About $259. Swapping for a Michelin 26x1.5 makes it zippier -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971 |
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A Muzi wrote:
BeeRich wrote: Any recommendations? I'm looking at some of the carbon hybrids, but I'm a bit reluctant to go with something too light. I'm 200 pounds, so I'm a big fish. SMS wrote: It's getting really hard to find a 26" wheeled hybrid without suspension. I've been looking! Even when manufacturers make them, most shops don't carry them. Disc brakes are definitely _not_ standard. Probably the best choice for you is the Marin Novato. See "http://www.rei.com/product/747552". It's a 26" wheeled "city" bike, as opposed to the less sturdy 700c wheeled hybrids, but it isn't a mountain bike with all the unnecessary suspension. It does have disc brakes. You could put on some more aggressive tires if you ever did want to go mountain biking. 'Hard to find'? Like a Raleigh Venture? About $259. Swapping for a Michelin 26x1.5 makes it zippier Yeah, actually I saw the Raleigh Venture line last week at a store, and saw that some models in that line are non-suspension. I especially liked the adjustable angle, adjustable height, quill stem, and the suspension seat post, which is really all the suspension most people need for on-road riding. I was ready to buy one, then I thought I'd check out craigslist for a little longer. I found a good Univega older non-suspension bike with a chromoly frame for $25. Needs a little TLC but it's more what I wanted. But it sounded like the original poster was looking for something a little higher end, with disc brakes. Even with the Marin, probably some mods are needed for a more suitable riding position, such as stem replacement. |
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A Muzi wrote: p.s. It's been over a hundred years since vehicles has a simple sleeve bearing for wheels, yet 'axle grease' remains in the vernacular for no apparent reason. Pine tar and lard on the conestoga wagons. The axle ends were conical with the bottom parallel to the ground. Designed by German settlers of the Conestoga valley, Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the 1730's. -- Michael Press |
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