Author Topic: Show us your bike (bicycle) (Read 607392 times)

Foo · « **Reply #850 on:** August 26, 2017, 03:57:16 AM »

I carry one on the back of my truck (Western Star 4900) but have only had the chance to ride it once, this year.

Foo

scblack · « **Reply #851 on:** August 26, 2017, 01:51:43 PM »

Quote from: Paddler Ed on August 20, 2017, 09:00:52 PM

Am I the only one who carries their bikes in the car, or is it because so many use utes rather than wagons?

This is one of the main dilemmas I have with replacing the 4Runner - drop the seats and I have a level floor all the way and I can easily load even my XL framed 29er in upright (only remove the saddle) and there's enough length in the boot to do that. Wife's bikes can go sideways across the car...

My dual cab Amarok tub takes my MTB bike laid flat, not having to take wheel out, or even twist the wheel out of the way:

cancan · « **Reply #852 on:** August 26, 2017, 02:33:33 PM »

I chucked mine in the back of the Jeep... have a golf and can fit 2 bikes with front wheels off

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D4D · « **Reply #853 on:** August 26, 2017, 07:05:55 PM »

Make sure you watch Red Bull TV tonight for the World Cup Downhill final. Minnaar, Gwin & Brosnan are all in the hunt for the title, whoever wins the race, wins the series!

Foo · « **Reply #854 on:** August 26, 2017, 09:06:42 PM »

Is that free or pay, D4D?

Foo

Rumpig · « **Reply #855 on:** August 26, 2017, 10:21:48 PM »

Quote from: Foo on August 26, 2017, 09:06:42 PM

Is that free or pay, D4D?

Foo

was free i hope...i downloaded the app after reading his post and was watching earlier. It asked for credit card details at one stage when i did ghe set up, but you could skip that part (which I did).

D4D · « **Reply #856 on:** August 27, 2017, 06:31:38 AM »

Free, I fell asleep and woke up just in time to see Minnaar flat and Gwin's run to victory.

Replay here https://www.redbull.tv/live/AP-1PWUW938H1W11/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup

Watch tonight to see if Schurter can make it a clean sweep in the XCO.

scblack · « **Reply #857 on:** August 27, 2017, 09:01:10 AM »

I always watch the DH World Cups on RedbullTV. Its free.

What an awesome last night at Val Di Sole, Italy? Crazy rocky and steep!

Cairns World Championships is coming up in a couple of weeks, its being broadcast on SBS. Cant wait.

D4D · « **Reply #858 on:** September 02, 2017, 07:07:08 AM »

Heads up the Aldi 29er is coming up for sale again soon. It's not going to win a DH or XCO title, but for $350 as a commuter or camping bike it ticks the right boxes.

Even Flow reviewed it

http://flowmountainbike.com/post-all/the-350-aldi-mtb-is-back-heres-our-take/

Foo · « **Reply #859 on:** September 02, 2017, 12:30:14 PM »

I have one of the Aldi 29ers and am very happy with it. Word around the traps is, it's a Polygon frame. You may need to check a few things on it = bearing tightness and cables and gear adjustment but for $350, they are a bloody good buy.

Foo

D4D · « **Reply #860 on:** September 02, 2017, 01:06:49 PM »

Quote from: Foo on September 02, 2017, 12:30:14 PM

Word around the traps is, it's a Polygon frame.

Comes out of the same factory...

scblack · « **Reply #861 on:** September 02, 2017, 09:35:13 PM »

Quote from: D4D on September 02, 2017, 01:06:49 PM

Comes out of the same factory...

99.9% of the worlds bikes come out of the Giant or Merida factories. Including many so-called boutique brands.

D4D · « **Reply #862 on:** September 03, 2017, 07:00:44 AM »

Quote from: scblack on September 02, 2017, 09:35:13 PM

99.9% of the worlds bikes come out of the Giant or Merida factories. Including many so-called boutique brands.

http://flowmountainbike.com/features/polygon-behind-the-curtain/

DrewXT · « **Reply #863 on:** September 03, 2017, 10:29:06 AM »

Not that I need another bike, but it's quite tempting to pick up one of these Aldi ones to see what it's like.

My old Norco is getting a bit old, and my roadie is in storage

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Coolblue80 · « **Reply #864 on:** September 03, 2017, 10:36:06 AM »

I'm going to grab one. I do have a bike in the shed that has some nice gear on it, but I was a naïve about frame sizes when I got it. Frame is a bit small for me.

D4D · « **Reply #865 on:** September 03, 2017, 12:37:05 PM »

Quote from: DrewXT on September 03, 2017, 10:29:06 AM

Not that I need another bike, but it's quite tempting to pick up one of these Aldi ones to see what it's like.

My thinking exactly

I took the dirt jump bike out yesterday, almost went out the front door showing my son how to jump. Damn thing developed creaking cranks, I hate noises on my bikes. Took the cranks off and found no grease on the axle. This bike was put together in the shop with no love. Added some grease, refitted the cranks and back to silence.

03GV · « **Reply #866 on:** September 03, 2017, 04:04:51 PM »

Quote from: Foo on September 02, 2017, 12:30:14 PM

I have one of the Aldi 29ers and am very happy with it. Word around the traps is, it's a Polygon frame. You may need to check a few things on it = bearing tightness and cables and gear adjustment but for $350, they are a bloody good buy.

Foo

Sounds familar, just like buying a chinese forward fold

And yeah the frames come out of the polygon factory.

GGV8Cruza · « **Reply #867 on:** September 03, 2017, 06:40:55 PM »

Got out for a quick solo ride before the rains hit at Lysty. Spoilt with it being so close. Nothing better to clear the head and awaken the body. Back was tight at the start but all fixed after just short of an hours ride

GG

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WilSurf · « **Reply #868 on:** September 04, 2017, 06:25:47 PM »

Put a new cassette, chain and outer chain ring on my bike.
I didn't know it was that easy.
I measure the difference in the new and old chain, both having the same amount of links: 2.5 cm......
Worn? Nah.

Paddler Ed · « **Reply #869 on:** September 04, 2017, 07:24:02 PM »

Quote from: WilSurf on September 04, 2017, 06:25:47 PM

Put a new cassette, chain and outer chain ring on my bike.
I didn't know it was that easy.
I measure the difference in the new and old chain, both having the same amount of links: 2.5 cm......
Worn? Nah.

Steel rule from centre of pin to another centre 12 links (outer and inner) later on should be 12" long, anything more than that is the chain is worn.

Coolblue80 · « **Reply #870 on:** September 05, 2017, 06:07:47 PM »

So I went to the local TREK dealer this afternoon to have a look at a bike. Had a look at the current Marlin 5. Now compared to the Aldi 29er, that is on sale this w/end, the TREK had lower spec componentry. The only thing that was higher spec was the TREK had juice brakes where the Aldi has got cable. TREK had Tourney derailleurs whist the Aldi has Acera. I know we're not comparing apples with apples but I don't think the TREK as going to be $250 better. Plus for my planned riding, I think the Aldi 29er will do the trick. Hopefully I snag one before they sell out. Just my two cents worth.
Cheers, Mike.

whitey1 · « **Reply #871 on:** September 08, 2017, 08:20:43 AM »

Got the day off work today so I'm off to Smithfield to watch some of the mtb action at the World Champs.
Got me a couple of cow bells, I'm all ready!

scblack · « **Reply #872 on:** September 08, 2017, 09:26:09 AM »

Quote from: whitey1 on September 08, 2017, 08:20:43 AM

Got the day off work today so I'm off to Smithfield to watch some of the mtb action at the World Champs.
Got me a couple of cow bells, I'm all ready!

Lucky guy!

Go Sam and Troy!

jb1 · « **Reply #873 on:** September 08, 2017, 02:31:39 PM »

Has anyone seen this bike race - 3000km from Albany WA to the rock

https://racetotherock2017.maprogress.com/

D4D · « **Reply #874 on:** September 09, 2017, 11:27:50 AM »

Dropped into Aldi about an hour ago not expecting there to be any bikes left. To my surprise there was a medium left in blue, and 4 larges, 2 x blue, 2 x red. I don't really need another bike, decisions decisions....

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