Mountain Bikes & places to ride.

[kwtoxman]

I think in moto terms, which it seems is usually backwards to what cyclists think. Upshift = Go faster.

That's the way I'm thinking, although it means pedalling slower.

I just checked my old shifters. I can confirm the XTs upshift 4 gears in a single sweep while the SLXs only did three. The advantage is the thumb sweep for 3 gears on the xt's are relatively easily doable when riding the trails. Not so much on the SLXs.

 

[N3WMAN]

Changing to 10s is a big outlay (crank, rings, chain, cassette, derailleurs, shifters), but again, kijiji is your friend. Personally I wouldn't bother. If you really want the hub, you can always run a spacer on your existing cassette, as well.

That's why I didn't bother.

 

[SunnY S]

Are Giant brand bikes any good?

Got my eye on this one. Its a hybrid type bike, which is just what I need. I have a connection that can get me a brand new Giant bike for a decent deal.

 

[NealT]

Are Giant brand bikes any good?

Got my eye on this one. Its a hybrid type bike, which is just what I need. I have a connection that can get me a brand new Giant bike for a decent deal.

A decent enough frame, the gearing is mtb geared though so don't expect roadie speeds. The front fork though heavy will help in potholes and other road irregularities. If you are in the city get a decently wide set of 700c tires as they cope with ruts and tracks better than thin tires(downside is they are a bit slower to accelerate and maintain speed).

 

[Roomie]

Quality wise Giant isn't bad at all. I would assume you're looking at commuting and or some light trails with a bike like that. As long as you don't plan on hitting the rough stuff with it or as said above me, hitting roadie speeds there's nothing wrong with that at all. :thumbup:

 

[SunnY S]

I would assume you're looking at commuting and or some light trails with a bike like that. As long as you don't plan on hitting the rough stuff with it or as said above me, hitting roadie speeds there's nothing wrong with that at all. :thumbup:

Pretty much sums it up. 80% on road riding, 20% light trail. No rough stuff.

Don't need "the best", just don't want to own garbage.

Thanks for the 2 posts above this one.

 

[FullMotoJacket]

80% on road riding, 20% light trail. No rough stuff.

Kona Jake.

 

[N3WMAN]

Giant is among the top brands. There wont be a problem with quality. If you can get a deal go for it.

 

[FullMotoJacket]

Speaking of carbon.... I'll be rocking a set of Zipp 808s this year. Bam!!

Been a month+ now. They still in one piece?

Cav @ the Tour of Turkey this week. We have something in common now. Plated collar bones.

 

[caboose56]

Been a month+ now. They still in one piece?

Cav @ the Tour of Turkey this week. We have something in common now. Plated collar bones.

I have one of those too!!

Still in one piece.... haven't ridden on them yet. Lol. Bike is ready tho. New BB, pedals, cables, wheels and rigging up a hydration system.

 

[SunnY S]

Here is my bike. 2012 Kona Abra Cadabra with a few add-ons. Retail is over $5k with those add-ons.

With a name like AbraCadabra, and a price tag like that...... that thing better be able to perform some tricks.

 

[SunnY S]

Is there a place to demo bikes?

GIANT is having a bike roadshow at CyclePath in Oakville tomorrow.

http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca/localevents/event/demo.days.at.cyclepath.oakville/964/

 

[SLaP]

http://www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca/in...-sunday-may-5&catid=35:home-articles&Itemid=1

Manufacturers Demo Day - Sunday May 5 - Updated

We are having our annual mountain bike manufacturers demo day on Sunday May 5th from 10 am to 3 pm.

There will be 11 brands for you to try, Devinci, Ellsworth, Giant, Intense, KHS, Kona, Norco, Marin Bikes California, Opus, Specialized and Trek. Lots of fun and check out what is new for this year.

All you need is a trail pass (or seasons pass), helmet and you may want to bring your bike too so you can check out the difference.

Trail passes will be only $10 + HST.

There will also be prize draws during the day provided by the various manufacturers.

 

[SLaP]

Rocky Mountain Demo Tour

http://www.bikes.com/main+en+11_200+Demo Tour.html

13-05-2013 10:14 AM Caledon Hills Cycling Albion Hills
14-05-2013 16:18 PM Tuesday Night Race Series Albion Hills
15-05-2013 16:18 PM King St. Cycles Waterloo Hydrocut
19-05-2013 10:14 AM Squire John's 3 Stage Collingwood
29-05-2013 16:00 PM Cyclepath Danforth The Don Loblaws off Laird
08-06-2013 10:14 AM Wawanoosh Watercraft Sarnia Wawanoosh

Trek Demo Tour

http://www.trekbikes.com/ca/en/trek_life/events/all/all/ontario/

Cycle Path Kingston Demo
2013/05/13 @ 3:00PM – 8:00PM

Kingston, Ontario

 

[FullMotoJacket]

and a price tag like that...... that thing better be able to perform some tricks.

That's really not that much in the grand scheme of things.

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011...en-and-specialized-team-up-with-a-venge-ance/

 

[Roomie]

I remember when I had bikes worth less than 5k. You start getting top of the line components and 5 grand doesn't take very long to pass.

 

[SunnY S]

That's really not that much in the grand scheme of things.

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011...en-and-specialized-team-up-with-a-venge-ance/

Too me, thats just a special edition top line Specialized bike with McLaren badges.


Edit : I'd rather save a few thou and spring for the Porsche bike, and still impress all my friends with the fancy badge.

http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/920...-during-10th-edition-of-montreal-bicycle-show

 

[FullMotoJacket]

Too me, thats just a special edition top line Specialized bike with McLaren badges.


Edit : I'd rather save a few thou and spring for the Porsche bike, and still impress all my friends with the fancy badge.

The Mclaren version of the Venge was built in Woking with improvements on the standard Venge, mostly due to their advanced work in composites and their in house capabilities. The "Porsche" bike is a rebadged Votec. Nothing special, really. If you're going to get smarmy and spout off, stick to something you know about, like Civics.

 

[SunnY S]

stick to something you know about, like Civics.

ok.

 

[N3WMAN]

Of all the weekends I wont be in Barrie. That hardwood demo ride sounds awesome.