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How has hardtail MTB geometry changed in the past 10 years?
So I have been sitting on my 2005 Specialized Rockhopper because it is such a good fit (23" bike I'm 6'6") however I probably haven't ridden it in 5 years as it needs a new front fork. I'm just ...
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Can my bike have disk brakes fitted?
I just bought this bike and I want to put disk brakes on. I searched on the web for answers but I only could find a bad picture and I couldn't see if it had the same holes at the sane please as my ...
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What is the best way to protect frame from dents during crashes?
I have a bike and I crash relatively often. I'm concerned about protecting the frame from damage.
I started searching for a way to resolve the problem and I'd like to share options that I've found, ...
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How much longer will my 10 year old frame last?
My friends say it will last forever, and not to worry about it.
Online results show anywhere from two years to 25. I have no clue what to expect!!
Let me give some context. I bought a decade old ...
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Posture on mountain bike long term
I have been looking at sizing guides because I'm contemplating ordering a new bike and found out that I'm the totally wrong size for the bike I actually have.
I'm normal proportions and 5 foot 7, but ...
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My santa cruz heckler ghost shifts from frame flex. Is there anything I can do?
I just bought a 2013 heckler used and found that it ghost shifts under heavy pedaling. I weight 230 so I am probably putting more pressure than average. But this only happens when I have smallest cog ...
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Dual crown fork or not?
I currently own a 2015 GT Verb Expert. And after watching a Red Bull rampage video I started wondering can I put a 200mm fork on my Verb Expert. Or does my head tube need to be more angled. And is it ...
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Seat Stay Replacement - Bridgestone MB-3
I am working to restore my first mountain bike frame, a "vintage" 1993 Bridgestone MB-3. Early on, I swedged the left seat stay so that it buckled a bit & rotated about 15 degrees inward. I have ...
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[MTB ]How much can my bike endure? [closed]
I recently bought a (Mountainbike) Bergamont Revox 3.0 and I'm concerned that I'm not taking proper care of it.
I want to know if I can, for example, ride down a flight of stairs or switch the gears ...
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Advantages of mounting bottle under frame
I'm wondering if there are any advantages to mounting ones water-bottle on the bottom of the down tube, near the ground, versus on top of the tube.
I'm mainly interested in the advantages, or lack ...
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What model and year is this bike? [duplicate]
What model and year is this bike? Stickers/Decals say Cannondale but not 100% sure if it is.
I have looked at catalogues of cannondale from 1997 to 2010 and can't see this bike. If anyone could help ...
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How to exchange a seat stray on a 2013 Cube AMS 150 Super HPC Race carbon bike?
The derailleur was torn apart so I ordered new seat stays and have to exchange (one of them).
I'm not sure how to do it, there are some bearings fastened by screws where hex-wrenches seem to fit on ...
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Have some new parts on hand but need new frame - frame swap reasonable? or sell and purchase new bike?
Purchased my first "decent" bike, a Motobecane 700HT about 5-6 years ago as a 'gateway drug' of sorts for myself to get into XC biking. Ended up using it for commuting for a few years as well.
Over ...
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Help identifying MTB frame
Apologies making ANOTHER one of these threads...Anyhows:
Bought a bike third hand, frame has been stripped and painted. Trying to find make & model so I can get some offset bushings for the shock. ...
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What frame is this?
Could you help to find out the brand, type, & year model of this MTB frame?
The "Gary Fisher" decal was added later and is not correct.
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Does a high MTB seat post risk frame breaking
On a full suspension MTB, does a high seat post (extending from frame by 25cm, 10" or more) contribute to frame weakness, should one look to have a bike with a tall seat tube, or are MTB's designed ...
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What are the practical limitations of a road bike compared to a mountain bike?
I grew up on a big box store mountain bike. I want to get a road bike for my commute, but I'm curious about the limitations I'll experience.
I know the benefits of a road bike: lighter weight, less ...
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different types of rear shock suspension and their uses? [closed]
explain me about the rear suspension of mountain bike.
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Building a 36er bike [closed]
I'm casually researching building a 36er bike, preferably mountainbike style. I'm looking for the experience of others on this. I would like to own it more for curiosity sake than any other, but would ...
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Alternative uses for an aluminum MTB frame
Any alternative use for old mountain bike tyres and inner tube?
So my frame has a large crack near the headtube and I am replacing it. Could I use the frame in any other way? E.g.
give it away for ...
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S shaped down tube (MTB)
Are there any advantages of S shaped down tubes over the traditional ones on MTB?
For example: what do you think of this design?
Jamis Exile Comp 2013
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What is the right (best) bike for me? [closed]
RE: Disabled Vet, out of condition and trying to buy a bike
I started biking back in 1985 and have been out of biking almost 20 years. I was fairly savvy on the equipment of the day. It's changed ...
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What is the significance of rear travel of a frame?
Every suspension frame has the the following two parameters: shock travel and rear axle travel at maximum shock compression. I have a lot of questions, regarding those two:
What are they properly ...
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What difference does bike size make?
I am 6.2 feet tall, and I have a mountain bike that is 17 inches long.
I know it looks bit small for me, but will I hurt myself by riding this bicycle? What should be the preferred bicycle length for ...
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How to avoid or reduce back-pain by adjusting the handlebar and seat of 19.5" MTB?
I'm 6' 3" long, having 45 inches of waist-Toe length. I bought Trek 3500, 19.5" sized frame bicycle two months ago. I've been experimenting with the handlebar and seat positions(Forward n Backward) to ...
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How to convert 17" bike to 18" without changing the frame
I bought an Author Basic (2012) with a 17" frame.
But I have some back aches after 2 or more hours of cycling (just cycling or with little jumping) and sometimes I feel a little unsure while riding (...
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Building my own full suspension MTB: How to I select a frame?
I've recently gotten back into mountain biking. I took my 5 year old Iron Horse full suspension out to the mountain with some friends that had recently purchased new bikes. I haven't ridden for a ...
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What are some other places to buy MTB frames online? [closed]
I am looking for sites that sell bike frames online. i find many sites list all things (forks) but stop short with frames.
The best places I have found are:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of riding a smaller Mountain Bike frame?
I am 182cm (5' 11'') tall and am looking into buying a new frame for my mountain bike.
Right now i have a 19'' frame and i found a good deal on a 17'' frame.
The guy from the shop told me that it ...
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