Rules & Reasons

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No New Posts Reasons, Rules & Basic Help

Rules & Notifications

6 26 6 Easy Ways to Tell If You’re Ready for a Budget MTB
by lurker
Mar 14, 2019 4:16:23 GMT -7

Off Road Bikes

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No New Posts Mountain Bikes

26ers, 27.5/650b & 29ers

18 131 BXT carbon fiber rigid MTB from CHI-Na
by Admin Czar
Dec 24, 2023 11:13:25 GMT -7
No New Posts Fat Bikes - Only 4" Wide (or wider) Tires

Full fat only. Under 4" tires should post in Mid-Fat

16 150 Mongoose Argus TRX $245.00 at Wally's 3rd party store
by lurker
Jan 31, 2024 1:53:41 GMT -7
No New Posts Mid-Fat - Under 4" Wide Tires

Generally 2.8" to 3.8" Wide Tires

2 102 Gravity Bullseye 29er PLUS / 26er FAT Dual Bike
by desertbikes
Jan 16, 2023 20:01:46 GMT -7

Street Rides

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No New Posts Road Bikes

Drop Bars, Flat Bars & Skinny Tires

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8 262 please allow me to introduce myself (cue stones)
by lurker
Aug 9, 2023 10:42:17 GMT -7
No New Posts Cruisers

Relaxed for easy cruising on the street, beach or wherever the heck you want.

5 14 3 Speed Huffy Millennial 29er Cruiser
by desertbikes
Aug 14, 2019 18:11:14 GMT -7
No New Posts Lowriders & Phat

Chrome & velour, ground scrapers, stretched & polished

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No New Posts Tandem Bikes

2 Wheels & 2 Riders for cruising with your significant other

1 3 saw this at the park,
by lurker
Sept 2, 2019 17:32:26 GMT -7

Electric Bicycles - E-Bikes

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No New Posts E-Bike General Discussion

Discuss kits, modifications, retail models, Q & A. An alternative to gas powered transportation.

5 45 Old School Gas Engine Drives Adapted for 24V Motor
by lurker
Jan 14, 2024 9:55:50 GMT -7
No New Posts E-Bikes Under $900

They're around if you look. You don't have to spend $1500+ just to try one.

9 119 another wally world e-bike
by lurker
Jan 27, 2024 7:53:38 GMT -7
No New Posts Mid Drives

Shimano Mid Drive eBike System
Mid-drive keeps the center of gravity low = best handling
Mid-drive keeps the rear suspension loads optimized = best suspension performance
Mid-drive = you can use any Level of wheels you desire up to top tier custom level

2 5 Mid Drive Conversion Kits Now Available
by lurker
Jan 8, 2024 9:07:45 GMT -7
No New Posts Hub Drives

The hub is the motor. Home built or retail. No price limits on this board as none are "cheap". (yet)

2 30 Fat Bike Front Hubdrive Conversion
by lurker
Jan 11, 2024 16:58:04 GMT -7

Bikes & Trikes for Seniors

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No New Posts Bike Path, Short Haul & Easy Trails - Mostly Level Terrain

Getting back into shape, physical therapy or just for fun.

2 10 29" Roadmaster Quarry Ridge
by desertbikes
Jan 10, 2019 9:40:44 GMT -7
No New Posts Trikes

3 wheels for stability & comfort - after knee or foot surgery - perfect yard truck, or because it's fun!

1 5 NEXT Avalon 26" Women's Cruiser Trike Conversion
by gatorbite
May 30, 2018 9:54:17 GMT -7

Did You Build A Bike?

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No New Posts Ratrods, Tall Bikes, Ugly Bikes, Scratch Built, Heavy Custom

If you need clarification, then you don't own one.

2 7 Build a bike? What's it gonna be?
by lurker
Oct 22, 2023 15:07:52 GMT -7

The Bike Shop - Components & Tech

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No New Posts Bike Components

Post only components you've personally owned or used. Recommendations are welcome. Sales shills are not. Please start new threads in the appropriate component category. PM admin to request addition of a category.

Sub-boards: Bolt-On Accessories, Forks, Disk Brakes, Linear Pull, Center Pull, V Brakes, Derailleurs, Shifters & Cables, Handlebars, Headsets & Grips, Cranks, Bottom Brackets & Pedals, Cassettes (free hub) & Freewheels, Wheels, Hubs, Bearings & Axles, Seats, Saddles & Seatposts, Chains

14 53 serfas mh rx saddle
by lurker
Jan 5, 2019 11:44:07 GMT -7
No New Posts Vendor Recommendations & Vendor Problems

Please let us know who your favorite vendors are & post a link. If you had problems, post the vendor name, part/component & problem (and resolution if any) so others may avoid repeat offenders.

3 24 bikeworldUSA
by lurker
Jan 25, 2019 11:14:36 GMT -7
No New Posts Basic Repair & Tools - Video & Text

A few of the most common "How Do I" questions. You cannot post new threads to this board but may reply. Park Tool & Sheldon Brown will be used heavily in this section. Please send Admin a PM if you'd like a topic added

Moderator: desertbikes

13 28 Bike Gremlin - Huge amount of Great Bike Info
by Admin Czar
Jan 15, 2024 23:05:58 GMT -7
No New Posts Bicycle Tech & Terminology

Whats that movey shiny piece called over the big gear thingy? It helps if you can use generally accepted nomenclature, particularly when asking questions.

2 6 Forks!
by desertbikes
Feb 21, 2019 9:56:21 GMT -7

Feeding the Velocipede

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No New Posts Introduce Yourself

Tell us something about yourself & why you're here

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No New Posts The Bottom Bracket

Bicycle discussions for all things cycling. Even high-end bike topics are fine here. ONLY here. Polls allowed as well. Members Only

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No New Posts Bike Health - Your's not the Bike's

Health Related Articles, Personal Observations, Diet & Tips

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No New Posts Classic Bicycles and History

Post your own photos or old bikes you find interesting. Bicycle history links and video are great too.

6 34 Velorama
by desertbikes
Sept 3, 2020 7:50:32 GMT -7

Shoutbox

Communicate with other members in real time
lurker: the russian and chinese people need to worry more about their own and each other's governments, and less about ours. of the 3, we're the only ones NOT trying to absorb neighbors Mar 10, 2024 3:57:19 GMT -7
Admin Czar: Lots of ruski & chinese spammers "applying for membership". Microsoft says the russians hacked tons of corporate email accounts & russians are warming up for the pres elections. So much free entertainment! :) Mar 9, 2024 18:18:57 GMT -7
lurker: pleasant today, mostly cloudy (no rain), hi around 70. took the vortex ebike out. had my fill of sucky weather, hoping the worst is over. Jan 26, 2024 14:39:59 GMT -7
desertbikes: Guess we didn't pay our weather bill. Forecast changed again to another 3 days of rainy cold foggy days ;) Jan 24, 2024 21:50:20 GMT -7
lurker: very similar here, alternately cold and wet. sub freezing last week, next week rain and highs near 60. weather gods are crazy. maybe they think it's funny? Jan 22, 2024 19:05:21 GMT -7 *
desertbikes: Rain, fog, cold, rain, drizzle, rain wind.... I know I should be happy about this weather considering triple digits are only a couple months away, but.... ::) It's interfering with my bike & shooting time Jan 22, 2024 17:53:40 GMT -7
lurker: just had a snafu with my van, 2 yr old battery died. replaced it w/ new, that one died too. put it in shop for diagnostics: conclusion? 2 dead batteries in a row, should have tested it before install. Jan 16, 2024 12:40:07 GMT -7
lurker: chevy guy here, but essentially the same scenario. oddly enough, just read a consumer report that says chevy is very highly rated lately. Jan 14, 2024 9:59:34 GMT -7
Admin Czar: A 6 cylinder 1964 Ford Econoline here. That was about as good as it got for room. The inevitable exhaust manifold leak might explain some of the brain damage. But in winter it was easy to pop the "hood" for manual carb choke ;) Jan 14, 2024 5:51:43 GMT -7
lurker: yeah i had a couple of those. easier to work on but broke down more often. and maybe, Maybe, 18 mpg Jan 13, 2024 7:56:30 GMT -7 *
Admin Czar: Member the Ford & chevy vans in the 60s & 70s. You popped the hood between the front seats 8-) Great for some things. Vans are such a bitch to work on. But what car isn't anymore... Jan 11, 2024 17:18:36 GMT -7
lurker: not-too-bad news tomorrow(friday) otherwise, monday. :( not that i really have anyplace i need to be. Jan 11, 2024 16:47:56 GMT -7
lurker: today i spent most of the day getting my honda minivan to the shop for repair, some kind of electrical gremlin. i'm told it might be the alternator, which seems plausible, but it's hidden behind the engine jammed up against the firewall. i'm hoping for Jan 11, 2024 16:46:36 GMT -7 *
lurker: i eschew alcohol (it's clearly poison. mary jane was my drug of choice.) but napping i can do! Jan 1, 2024 13:37:36 GMT -7 *
desertbikes: Nappy Snooze Beer! (puke) Jan 1, 2024 8:48:16 GMT -7
lurker: i love bad puns and creative use of language. Dec 27, 2023 11:13:16 GMT -7
desertbikes: Merry Christmas to all & to all a good bike! :) See what I did there... Dec 25, 2023 8:14:36 GMT -7
lurker: well, you ARE a cat, right? Dec 24, 2023 12:19:14 GMT -7
tomcat65: You guys, making me feel all warm and fuzzy :) Dec 23, 2023 10:12:58 GMT -7
Admin Czar: It was Bugs Bunny! Merry Christmas Tomcat! Dec 23, 2023 9:30:19 GMT -7 *
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