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Help identify early 90s Chro-Moly MTB
I have this Chro-Moly bike I bought in the early 90s in Chile branded as Oxford, but I believe the frame is an import. One mechanic said it is japanese, another that it's italian. The rear part of ...
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I need help identifying this "Mystery Bike" (could possibly be a real ferrari?)
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Good day to everyone,
So i have this really old bike.
I don't know its brand and model. The paint is still stock, and it has a Ferrari sticker with the name "Michael ...
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Which geometry specifications determine the seating position of an MTB?
MTB manufacturers release geometry data for their bikes. If I want to know if a bike has a more upright or stretched position, which geometry data do I have to compare?
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Tiny dent near the bottom bracket of a new hardtail - should I be concerned?
I’ve just purchased a new Trek Roscoe 7 (aluminum hardtail mountain bike) recently and I’ve noticed this tiny little dent today. It is on the drive-side chainstay near the bottom bracket.
Should I ...
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Do carbon MTB frames crack easily?
I have been looking to buy a new full sus mtb (Vitus sommet 29 Cr) and saw that the main frame is carbon fibre with the rear triangle being aluminium. I love the bikes specs and aesthetics but can't ...
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Help identifying frame brand/model
My friend gave me this frame and the old paint job was covered with spray paint so I decided to paint, strip and run it raw.
I need help with identifying the frame. The pictures provided show the ...
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Why do most full suspension MTBs have a kink in the down tube?
Back in the time... bikes did not have (rear) suspension and the most common frame design was the "diamond frame", with straight pipes. Today, mostly in full suspension bikes, there is ...
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MTB rear triangle specs for given frame / e-bike build
A used 27.5 19" e-bike frame (Bosch motor+battery model) (only front half) is advertised under the brand "Kilimanjaro e-tec 2.0", whatever.
Its rear triangle, however, is missing and I ...
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Specs to take into account when changing frame on Enduro MTB
The frame of my Enduro MTB is cracked and needs changing. The bike is 10 years old so I will look for a second hand frame and I'd like to be able to use as many of my current parts as possible.
What ...
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What kind of bicycle do I have? manufacturer/model..frame?
I'm trying to figure out what kind of bicycle I have. I'm pretty new to this.
When I started taking a closer look at my bike I realized that there are two different stickers on the frame. One says ...
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Please help me find the make and model
Hello, so I believe I have narrowed the make down to either a Marin frame, or an Orange frame but I've been wrong before, so any information anyone can give me on either how to find out the make and ...
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Can someone help me find what my frame model is?
A little backstory: so I bought the bike before 2 mounts and on the frame it says that its Orange 224 evolution but I browsed true the internet and it doesn't seem to be it the frames don't mach so I ...
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Aluminum or steel for my first mountain bike?
For the past few months I've been planning to buy my first mountain bike. I'm struggling with buying an aluminum bike or a steel one. I recently read that aluminum bikes are as heavy as steel bikes: ...
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How to choose a bike for a very tall and heavy person?
So I have wanted to ride a bike for a long time, I do strongman training, I am 6'6 (200cm) tall and kinda fluctuate between 440 - 480 pounds (200-220 kg) depending on what training I am on.
We are ...
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Warranty nukeproof mega elite 290 carbon M
Does anyone have any info on what the warranty would be for all parts on my carbon nukeproof mega have (bought from chain reaction cycles)? Thanks!
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Should I buy a little bit bigger bike?
I want to buy a mountain bike for the summer to ride with my friends, go on shorter rides (max 6 hours) and use in town. I am approximately 175 cm tall and 16 years old (so I might grow a bit). My ...
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Is this old steel frame MTB too big based on standover clearance?
Background: I'm a road bike rider but I bought a cheap but well kept old chro-moly steel frame 26er mountain bike (80s or early 90s model Miyata). I am planning on converting this to an ebike with a ...
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Repair Marin Hawk Hill (cracked frame) or get new bike?
I have a 2017 or 2018 Marin Hawk Hill. It has a cracked frame (see photo). My local bike shop contacted Marin, who said they have a frame that can be used. It would also require a shock replacement. ...
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Damaged full-suspension linkage surfaces - creaking noises
I just got a brand new, high-end aluminium full suspension bike and after the first ride the bottom frame linkage (the big one, near the cranks) started making loud noises (video link with sound).
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Where purchrase cheap MTB frame? [closed]
I recently bought a Merida HT matts sub 60, and I like it but sadly it's way to big for me, I purchrase it more for the components since it was really cheap. I'm 165cm, and probably need 16inch frame, ...
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Replacing frame on mountainbike
Today while riding on a trail, the frame of my full-suspension MTB broke. It's been a long time coming, and at this point I'm happy that it didn't 'catastrophically' fail / I didn't crash.
I think ...
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Santa Cruz but idk which model and year, please!
Hey can someone please tell me the model and year of this Santa Cruz frame I just bought... thanks!
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Help Me Identify My Uncle's Old Elevated Chainstay Bike
Please help me identify my uncle's old bike. I will greatly apppreciate all of you that willing to help mi.
Thanks to all in advance who help!
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Broken rear brake - told it was unfixable
I have an older model Trek mountain bike. I took it to the shop for an annual tuneup and they called me to say that the rear brake broke off the frame and that it can't be fixed. The entire brake is ...
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Rockshox Pike Scratch
I have a rockshox pike with scratches on the fork stanchion. I would like to know if there was anything I can do without buying a new one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Here is a ...
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Can someone help me identify this bike frame?
I just scored this bike out of a storage unit auction. I've seen very similar frames like it before. I own a Transition Sentinel myself and my guess is that this is a Transition Scout but it has a few ...
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Help me identify bike frame. Repainted, but have serial number
I got this bike second hand, accordingly to the previous owner it should be a rocky mountain. He said that he repainted the bike and created new stickers for it. I couldn't find a similar rocky ...
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Can anyone tell me the specific year and model of this Benotto bike?
I’m inexperienced and just wanted to work on refurbishing this as a side project but thought that knowing what I was working on was a good place to start.
Only other identifying factors are a ...
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Bottom headset cup doesn't sit flush
After a crash, I noticed my bottom headset cup was no longer sitting flush with the frame (see the right side of the image below). If I grab the headset cup I can rock it back and forth slightly. No ...
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22 inch frame mountain bike for someone who is 5'8"
I'm 5'8" and had my mountain bike stolen in the fall (bummer!). Just found a really good deal on a 2015 Giant Revel but it's got a 22 inch frame. Would this be unsafe/unpleasant enough that I shouldn'...
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Dent on aluminium frame?
I have a Cube Stereo 120 2018. When I was driving today a car hit me. I'm fine but the bike has a dent in it made by the car door.
Can it be fixed?
Can I still ride it, and go MTB?
Can I make a sort ...
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identifying a mtb frame
about one or two years ago my brother has brought this bike home and i am now thinking of restoring it. It has an alloy frame unsure of the size but the wheels are 27.5", feels strong and solid... But ...
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Bike too big or just fine ? modification required ? Need pro advice
Hi I accidentally refer to wrong bike fit and purchase online a 20" Frame Mountain bike (XC hardtail)!
While the bike is about 20" (51 cm) Frame , I'm about 175 cm (5 foot 9 inches tall and go 79.x ...
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Can this frame be used or is it done?
I have a cheap mens Huffy mountain bike which I noticed has 2 holes in the frame. Would this be too unsafe to ride?
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Is it safe to ride this frame?
I don't have a clue what happened… Got the frame this way.
Mountain bike is Lapierre Zesty 2014.
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Are these extra holes on the frame for disc brakes?
My mtb (SERIOUS Rockville), which currently has rim brakes, has these holes at the back of the frame and I am trying to understand their use. Are these for disc brakes? Are these for disc brake ...
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Installing modern Deraileurs in an Old type mountain bike Frame
Found my old mountainbike(steelframe) and i saw that its Rear Deraileur was worn out, was wondering would i be able to install a modern deraileur on a bike frame like this? I'd also like to ask if ...
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What tool do I need to press fit a "Spanish" bottom bracket?
I bought a BMX style bottom bracket called a "Spanish" bottom bracket for a dirt jumper.
Instead of using a hammer and a block of wood, I would like to do it correctly with a press... ...
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Part name: what is this attachment point for on my new Cube carbon frame?
I've got a new fully today, and there is one attachment point on the frame that I cannot identify. Perhaps it's a silly question, but I've given up after 20 minutes of googling :)
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Does anybody recognize this MTB frame?
I just got this frame for a few bucks and I wonder if it is from a known manufacturer or not. I often find bikes with similar design aspects, but not this frame. There was also a Marzocchi 55 ETA from ...
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Scott Aspect 700/900 frames
Do I understand correctly that Scott Aspect 700/900 series use the same frame and the difference between the 910 and 960 are in other components?
https://www.scott-sports.com/global/en/product/scott-...
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Bike Frame Size for MTB Leisure Rides
I am looking to buy a bike for my wife on the internet, but the challenge is I do not know what frame will be most suitable for her.
We plan to buy a hardtail for leisure rides on the weekends so we ...
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Can I upgrade my XC bike with a full-suspension, carbon fiber MTB frame?
I want to have a full-suspension bike, but since I already have a XC bike with very light, high-end components, I thought it might be cheaper to buy a new frame that supports rear suspension, buy a ...
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How do I know if a given hardtail mtb frame is 'supposed' to have suspension forks?
How do I know if a given hardtail MTB frame is supposed to have suspension forks? I read somewhere that if you want to convert a suspension bike to a rigid you need 'suspension corrected' forks which ...
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Dent in titanium MTB frame, is the frame OK to ride?
I have a early 90s Basso Ti Hardtail MTB bike (made by Litespeed I believe) which I bought from my room-mate back in the day. I've kept it going with regular maintenance and occasionally replacing ...
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Installing a Bottle Cage without Mounting Screws/Threads
I have a Next PX 6.0 mountain bike. It did not come with pre-installed mounting screws/threads for a bottle cage. The frame has large oval-shaped tubes, so many attachments that come with bottle ...
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Is this a cracked frame?
Here's a pic of my Rocky Mountain Altitude 750 2014. It's the area where the top tube meets the down tube / Bottom bracket.
Is this a cracked frame or just cosmetic problem?
Thanks
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Big hit 2 chainstay design
Hi guys this may have been brought up before but any advice would be great. I've got a 2007 model specialized big hit 2 fsr. The frame seems an odd design to me where the main pivot is behind the ...
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Grand Canyon AL SL frame size - S vs M [closed]
Checked Grand Canyon frame sizes and can't decide which one is more suitable for me: S or M. My height is 170cm while S frame recommended height is 162-172cm and M is 172-182cm. S frame comes with 27....
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Cannondale SAVE frame technology in entry price [closed]
I'm wondering if the so called "SAVE" technology from Cannondale makes any difference in the enry-mid price such as Cannondale Trail 4? (they publicize as a micro-suspension technology). In concrete ...
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