Would you be okay with selling something to someone and them returning it to you a couple years later?
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A couple of years ago, I bought a BMC road bike from a bike shop on eBay. While 'assembly' wasn't very difficult, it was definitely nowhere near optimally tuned. I doubt that you can tune a bike, put it (slightly dismantled in a box) and expect it to be 'optimal' when re-assembled at some unknown time later though.Krunatrot wrote: ↑ I second that. The assembly is not hard, if you know just a little bit about bikes. But if you're hoping to avoid a tune-up because the bike is new, you're in bad luck. They come mostly assembled in the box, but the assembly in the factory seems to have been done in haste. I'm curious to know whether this is the case for any bike out of a box; the bike shop is expected to finish it up; or whether the SR1 is assembled by less careful staff.
Apr 26th, 2020 12:55 pm
My son doesn't take care of his stuff well, and is growing fast, so I didn't want to spend a lot on a bike for him. I picked him up a decent looking bike at Sportchek, probably in the $300 range. I didn't pay any attention to the fact that they didn't use a derailleur hanger on the bike. So after a wipe-out one day, it's not shifting or staying in gear well. Why? Bent frame! Argh!Krunatrot wrote: ↑ For heaven's sake, save yourself the grief and don't buy a BSO. https://www.southcoastbikes.co.uk/No_BSO.asp
CCM bikes remove all joy from riding bicycles. It will just sit there unused (and either ignored or hated). Buy a used or a new bike, but one that gives you a bit of joy, and you'll really use it.
If you buy from Sportchek, you're still buying from Canadian Tire, but many of the bikes there are actual bikes, not BSOs.
Apr 26th, 2020 12:59 pm
Learning to fix/tune your own bikes are great skills to pick up. Much of the work is quite simple, but there's some stuff (due to being complicated or requiring expensive tools) is best left to the pros.wiffle wrote: ↑ Did it myself, was actually quite fun haha. Been meaning to learn how to maintain a bike for a little while - plus, in quarantine.. not much else to do in my spare time.
Just did a bunch of reading online (Youtube tutorials, and I find the repair guides on Parktools.com (https://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help) are very comprehensive and quite easy to follow). Ended up replacing both inner tubes, tuning both front and rear brakes, front and rear derailleurs (holy what a difference a properly tuned gearset makes! shifts like butter now).
Apr 26th, 2020 1:03 pm
Clipless pedals, while not for everybody, are such a great change. When you hit that first hill and you can get so much power on the upstroke that you never had before - it's wonderful.
Apr 26th, 2020 1:20 pm
Good points. Feeling the road is usually the biggest strike people have against aluminum bikes. Steel feels much nicer, but it has the additional weight. Carbon fiber is supposed to give the best road feel, but I've never ridden one nor do I intend to ever buy a carbon bike.M1K3Z0R wrote: ↑ You'll "feel the road" though, every single little bump, at least on the stick tires (which are only good for dry pavement). It is a road bike, so the riding position can feel awkward if you are not accustomed to it or if the sizing is inappropriate for your height/body proportions.
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To clarify the bike hasn't been used at all. I did notice it has some cosmetic damage after I took it home. And it's having shifter problems. I've tried adjusting it and researched how to fix it, but it doesn't seem to help shift smoothly. But to sort out the shifting problems means I need to take it on a few rides.thenoob117 wrote: ↑ ... is this a joke question or are you seriously asking this
Apr 26th, 2020 2:12 pm
https://www.amazon.ca/Bikehand-Mechanic ... 673&sr=8-5 this is the one i bought!
Apr 26th, 2020 2:25 pm
Bought a WCW on clearance last summer, great bike, forks were installed backwards though, probably same person who puts together grills.Wpgleafs wrote: ↑ Does anybody have any feedback on the CTM and XCW models of Northrock? Looking for more of a hybrid style bike as I’ll be using it mainly in the city but also sometimes off pavement (not in mountain terrain, more like gravel roads). Doesn’t look like the are online right now but they have them in store for $399. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks in advance!
I just put together a Northrock for a friend after seeing it at my local Costo I recommended him to get to. The verdict: it's a solid all around mtb with solid parts. I would suffice it to say it's a Giant without the Giant branding.
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