Posts by Edward Long2

Talking about these tires: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/schwalbe-nob...-folding-tyre/

A buddy of mine just isn't the type to mess around with this stuff; he just wants to get it over with and be done. He definitely wouldn't sell it for parts because he honestly doesn't have the patience for all that hassle.

I’m not saying the parts aren't used or that they aren't basically like new, but they're certainly still good to go. We're sitting here chatting in the same room, so he's not trying to rip me off. What's the harm? He's buying a bike for $2,500, so he's got the cash.

EDIT: Okay, turns out our tires are $50 per piece. It's not 50 bucks like I thought, it's actually $100... http://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/s...folding-230233

Haha, thanks for the suggestion 🙂

darkmaker said:which parts are we talking about? Are you sure they're actually worth that much and aren't just worn-out junk?

I'll have a full list of the components in a day or two and I'll post it then. The fork had a full suspension service back in May, and everything else is in great shape. The guy rides it regularly and takes care of it properly—he's a total gearhead.

Obviously, the parts won't be brand new, but getting the whole package at this price seems like a solid deal to me. Once I get the list, I'll decide. It's a buddy of mine, so there's no pressure if I decide to pass.

EDIT: it comes with some new Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance foldable tires included, though those are nearly $167

It’s such a steal, and honestly, the components are top-tier. Even if I tossed the frame in the trash, the fork alone is worth the price tag...

Worst case scenario, I can use the parts to help out a buddy who just picked up a bummer of a Specialized Rockhopper 5 so we can get it running right...

So, what’s the move? Should I pick up some cheap full suspension frame and just swap the rear shock onto it? Or should I just keep riding this one around town? It feels like a waste to ditch it, since it would definitely handle city riding just fine—though having a full suspension setup on a frame like this for just cruising through town feels a little overkill. :P

A coworker of mine is selling a really solid bike. I don't know every single spec by heart, but the drivetrain is a step up from Deore, it has hydraulic brakes, a decent fork, and so on. He’s a heavy downhill rider, so he's upgrading to a new rig for about $2,300 and wants to let his old one go for $667. He actually offered it to me for $1,500...

I could definitely put that bike to good use. I've been getting more into off-roading lately, so I'd probably swap some parts over to my Trek Blast to build a custom setup, then give the other bike to my brother.

The main thing is, he actually cracked the frame once. It was professionally welded, and he still rides it, but he's basically giving it to me at a discount because he feels bad about the damage.

Supposedly, if a weld is done right, the frame can still hold up, but I'd love to get your take. Does it make sense to build a bike around a frame like that? If I end up swapping enough parts, I might just replace my Trek entirely...

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a men's and a women's bike for basic commuting around town. Just looking for something standard with V-brakes and decent Shimano components—whatever you think works. These aren't for me.

Men's—for a guy who's 5'8".
Women's—for a girl who's 5'1".

They'll probably be Mountain Biking bikes just because of the look, but I'm open to other styles if they catch my eye.

I had a really great experience with a Trek 820 in the past, so I was browsing and found something like this:

I'm really not sure what the girl would prefer, so we have more flexibility there regarding the style.

Since we're riding in a city like Chicago, I wouldn't want slick or semi-slick tires; something closer to a 1.9 or 2.0 width would be better.

I won't specify a price because I'm really just looking for the most budget-friendly option that actually gets the job done without being total junk that falls apart on the first turn. Let's say I don't want to spend more than $1333 total. I'm also considering used bikes, so I might scour Craigslist once I have a better idea of what to look for.

Let me know what you think.🙂

Thanks.

Thanks so much for the reply and the suggestion. Maybe somewhere near the border with Mexico could work.

How should they go about sending it if you have a recommendation?

PS. Thanks to the mod for moving this thread to the right subforum.

Hi there,
A friend of mine over in Poland picked up two new phones for me and my dad. They’re brand new, but I don't really need the receipts or the warranties.

Does anyone have advice on the best way to have them shipped here without running into customs issues?

Thanks for any help, and sorry if this is the wrong sub—I wasn't quite sure where to post this.

I've been riding these for a few days now and I'm really happy with them, both on the pavement and on the trails (dry dirt, nothing muddy)

I even tested them out in some light drizzle, and honestly... they work fine, you just have to be a bit more careful since things get slippery if you need to brake hard in the rain 🙂

That said, I don't plan on riding in the rain much unless I happen to get caught out after work or something

Anyway, they'll definitely get the job done for me. Thanks, everyone

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wearyotter36 said:Here you go, hopefully this is some of what you were looking for:

Check out this listing over at Keindle-sport. It looks like a solid deal if you're in the market.

Check out this listing over at Keindle-sport. It looks like a solid option if you're looking to upgrade.

No worries about being a little late, I appreciate you reaching out anyway. Honestly, though, I wouldn't be buying that myself.
I’ve been riding my Trek around town with 1.95 tires for years now, and honestly, they were too good to pass up. These Evolution ones I have now are 1.9, but if I hadn't worn them down, I would've moved them straight onto my new bike. I can't recall the exact model right now, but they're those old-school tires from back before everything started feeling like cheap plastic.
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wearyotter36 said:I can't quite remember if I caught everything correctly, but weren't you mentioning something about it being 90% pavement?
These tires are built for about 90% off-road use, but they still work fine. Honestly, it’s just easier to grab a set of slicks and swap them out depending on where you're riding.

If I go with slicks, I guess I’m officially giving up on any off-road adventures. With these, at least I won't be sliding out on dry, bumpy gravel paths. I'm not the type of rider who wants to deal with swapping tires every time the terrain changes, so this works fine for me.

I’d say those tires are about 90% dedicated to off-road riding, but... Here’s my take on the tire specs. pise:
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Honestly, whatever the verdict ends up being, I gave them a spin today and they're great. Even just a quick 15-minute commute through town, they felt solid—should last me a good while.

Hmm, I think my edit button might be acting up on my older posts, or maybe it just disappeared entirely. Anyway, here’s what I originally intended to write:

Update: I picked up some Geax Evolution tires. $47 Piece.

I've read plenty of reviews online and they're mostly positive, so I think I'll be fine. I'm going to give them a shot tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone who chipped in. As for the rest of you... if there’s something you don't like, just move on instead of being rude. It’s not a pleasant way to act.

EDIT2: I know people don't always give Geax much credit, but I honestly think these are going to be solid. Hey there. Tires.

Here we go again... I honestly can't believe this. I never said I wouldn't make it; I just said I didn't feel like riding around their nonsense after work. What's the big deal? I don't even have the tire yet, so we're basically just arguing about nothing.

Anyway, I mostly use my bike for my commute and some weekend rides.

@Justin Gray81/">@@Justin Gray81 - thanks, I won't be buying anything, so hopefully the weather stays decent...

I don't need an excuse. I already called them, and those tires are out of stock—they won't be getting any more...

I honestly have no idea why I'm getting these comments. I haven't said a single negative thing to anyone; at the end of the day, it's my call whether I make the trip there or not.

My schedule is usually 8 to 6, sometimes later, so I could probably make it by 8:00, but it’s definitely not on my way.

A buddy of mine who works over at ExxonMobil might pick them up for me (Keindle-sport, TČT, or DSG).

When I mentioned being from the city, I mainly meant I shop locally in the metro area, specifically near the suburbs just outside of North Hollywood...

Dennis Lewis50 said:Look, kid, you don't need new tires or rims if you're too lazy to just head down to the local bike shop. And get this, you live in the same damn city 😕

Listen, some people work all day and don't have the energy to trek across town for tires after a ten-hour shift. It takes me an hour by car; doing that on a bike is out of the question.

Honestly, this forum has gone downhill based on how people act. I’ve ignored the comments until now, but I've asked for help a thousand times and all I get is attitude (shoutout to the exceptions, Dana Reyes5, Patrick King7, and a few others).

I don't need any of this. I'll figure it out on my own even if everything fails, because I'm not dealing with the hassle... take care.

Honestly, I thought I was doing this because my original plan was to just get a $667 bike, but since I ended up spending $2,400 on this one...

I really didn't expect the tires to be this bad. I knew I’d have to swap them eventually, but I need to do it right now because there's no point in riding them like this.

The seat was free, so as long as the stem stays at 120mm, $25 I guess it's all good—it's not a huge deal overall.

The only thing is that the tires are going to hit my wallet pretty hard $100 but what can you do? Next time I'll be smarter about it.

As for the rims... I'm just asking if it makes sense to upgrade them, though I definitely won't be buying those just yet.

Edit: I'm here looking for help, advice, or ideas. Of course, some positive feedback is always welcome too, but hey, I messed up—we're all human.

So far, nobody has given me a concrete recommendation on which tire to buy... except for one guy who suggested something I really don't think I'll go for. Can someone suggest a decent tire for around $47 (ideally $125 so the total stays under $250) so I can finally get this sorted? Thanks!

Thanks, I'll see if I can make it out there tomorrow, otherwise I'll try the day after.

edit: Actually, I'm not really feeling up for driving all the way out to that Ritchey shop, especially since I haven't seen them in stock anywhere else I checked.

http://keindl-sport.com/detalji.php?id=627 or

Alright, I’ll get to work on this, thanks.

I'll see if I can track down those tires somewhere else.

By the way, I wanted to ask—does it actually make sense to buy a rim?

From what I gather, it strengthens the wheel, right? My wheels on my last Trek were absolutely trashed from all the city riding, so I'm wondering if this helps with that.

Thanks a lot, I'll definitely check that out!

edit: My tires are actually fine, it's just that shop that's way too far away. To be honest, I have no clue how to change tires myself.😢

Man, why did I even decide on Mountain Biking? I know it’s not built for city riding, but that was my main goal, and I figured if I'm doing maybe 10% off-roading, I should just gear up for that 10%.

Regarding those tires I mentioned... like I said, I don't really know much about them, so I've probably suggested some that are totally wrong.

I just spotted the actual tire thread. I'll go dig through that a bit more; I jumped the gun by starting this new topic too soon. If someone could move this over to the right thread, I'd appreciate it—sorry about that.

Anyway, thanks for the reply.

Hey everyone, I'm pretty new to the mountain biking scene. I recently picked up a Specialized Rockhopper 2009 bike

The bike itself is great so far, everything feels solid, but man, these tires are an absolute disaster and I need to swap them out ASAP.

I honestly don't know the first thing about tires, so I'd really appreciate some advice. I'm based in Chicago, so it would be easiest if I could grab something from General Motors, Dick's Sporting Goods, or maybe Mark Project.

As for my budget... I think what I have on here right now costs about $12, so I'm looking to spend somewhere between $90 and $47 per tire. I'm not looking for anything "pro" level; just something reliable for commuting around town—something that handles wet and dry pavement well, though it would be nice if it could handle a little light off-roading too.

Here are a few I've been looking at: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, tires

I'm honestly stumped. If you could suggest something decent that won't break the bank, that would be awesome. My main priority is good cornering and reliable braking; I really want to avoid the slipping I get with these current junk tires, even on flat, dry ground.

Thanks a lot...

EDIT: Just as a heads up, the bike size is 18.5, if that matters.