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Post by lurker on Sept 23, 2019 6:33:15 GMT -7
lookin' good! the bike, that is.
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Post by desertbikes on Sept 27, 2019 20:21:15 GMT -7
Thanks, lurker. Just a couple more tweaks & it will be done. No, really!
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Post by fatdaddy61 on Sept 29, 2019 16:57:16 GMT -7
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Post by lurker on Sept 29, 2019 20:57:11 GMT -7
i like the look of the fenders. what do they weigh, and how effective are they?
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Post by lurker on Sept 29, 2019 20:57:51 GMT -7
Just a couple more tweaks & it will be done.   yes. |
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 4, 2019 20:04:03 GMT -7
Yeah, yeah. The bike came with most of the stuff I would have upgraded, as compared with a $250 Wally bike. As it is, #1 priority is comfort for longer rides and, #2 only upgrade as parts fail. Mostly. Just got a 45' 90mm stem I hope will replace the high-cranked 110mm adjustable stem. We'll see how it feels. If it's too short then a bar with a higher rise would be next.
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 9, 2019 17:27:23 GMT -7
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Post by fatdaddy61 on Oct 12, 2019 13:02:07 GMT -7
Damn nice all around man  |
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Post by lurker on Oct 12, 2019 14:11:46 GMT -7
yes, good looking bike.
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 13, 2019 18:45:37 GMT -7
Thanks  Set a personal record today - 21 mph in the dirt Might have gone a bit faster but ran out of space. |
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Post by lurker on Oct 13, 2019 21:33:26 GMT -7
i haven't been out on a bicycle in months. i'm so ashamed.
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 14, 2019 18:55:51 GMT -7
There are much better reasons to be ashamed. I won't even mention the Nigerian maybegirl...oops. Seriously though, I don't know about you but this is the only real exercise I get. raising the heart rate 40+ bpm regularly seems to be important now. I'm working back up to a point where 20 miles in the nearby desert mountains is a challenge, not an insurmountable obsticle. Plus I've seen what this whole retirement thing can do to men. It ain't pretty.
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Post by lurker on Oct 14, 2019 21:44:58 GMT -7
awesome! not apropos anything, saw this today: yes, a white squirrel. it's never a dull moment here.
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 23, 2019 11:53:58 GMT -7
Don't get squirrely!
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 23, 2019 12:00:10 GMT -7
Tire pressures - This has been a long test at various pressures. 29 "plus" being neither a fat nor standard MTB tire (2.3") is an odd bird. For me, 15psi in the back & 10-12- psi up front works pretty well on loose sand/gravel over hardpack, while still "floating" enough to manage in straight sand. Were I going to a beach I'd drop to 8 up front & 10 in back. That's all with a 225lb load (yes, I'm a load).
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Post by gatorbite on Oct 24, 2019 13:56:53 GMT -7
so Im sorry but dont get why these tires are differnt than other bike tires?
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 24, 2019 19:56:06 GMT -7
Regular 29er MTB tires are usually 2.1" to 2.4" as advertised & run at 18-30 psi (it varies by rider preference). 2.5" & larger generally won't fit in the frames. 29er is the tire height, btw, not a wheel size. The wheels are 700c with a wide rim. Fat bikes have a tire that's around 4" wide at low inflation. Like under 12 psi.
So, these are sort of unique. Maybe a solution to a problem that didn't exist,like many bike innovations created to drive sales. But for me, the 3" 29er tire do solve a problem for my particular riding conditions. That being, intermittent sand & soft powder-like dirt. They don't "float" quite like a true fat tire but they don't sink in sand like a regular 29/26er tire does. Plus this bike takes 4.5" fat tires as well - which is why I have the extra rims. You coulds even throw on the 27" Plus rims on it if you wanted.
Probably more info than you were looking for but that's my story & I'm sticking to it!
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Post by desertbikes on Oct 24, 2019 20:01:34 GMT -7
BTW I think the 27plus craze is a great example bike mfg putting a solution out there for a nonexistent problem. Other than a few niches, it didn't make sense. 95% of all these bikes end up on pavement anyway, where none of it makes sense or is useful.  |
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Post by desertbikes on Nov 23, 2019 20:03:46 GMT -7
With all the rain this week I'm glad I got the 4" fat wheelset for this bike. Went for a couple miles today until I realized re-installation of the front fender would be a good idea |
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Post by gatorbite on Nov 25, 2019 19:52:37 GMT -7
now I get it. post a pic of ur washes running next time it rains!  |
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Post by desertbikes on Mar 26, 2020 17:56:51 GMT -7
To: "jrockvideo" ... I see you sent a PM from the other BBB forum. If you have a question about the Gravity bike, I'd be happy to answer it here. I no longer post at the other forum.
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Post by jrussell on Mar 28, 2020 9:48:17 GMT -7
Hi Desertbikes - since you have both this and a Dolomite - can you compare them? I am looking at this in the 27.5 version or a Dolomite, primarily as a road/park bike.
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Post by desertbikes on Mar 28, 2020 10:52:02 GMT -7
Welcome JR! I see Walmart has the Dolomite for $269, the Bikes Direct 27" Plus Gravity is $130 more than the Dolomite & the 27" Bullseye just about twice the price right now. I used to be an upgrade junkie, however, if you only have $270 in your budget, a bone stock Dolomite is perfectly serviceable for your needs. You'd want to check the bottom bracket & wheel bearing for play before your first ride. Buy it & assemble yourself if you have the tools & skill-set (which is fairly minimal). You won't have to undo poor assembly or whatever customers may have done to a floor model. This forum have links to most of what you'll need to know:
Having said that, if you have the extra bucks, buy a Gravity or Bullseye. Either one surpasses the equipment on the Dolomite with one exception. The Dolo will fit wider 4" inch fat tires, at least 4.7" whereas the Bikes Direct bikes (or Mongoose Hitch) can't. Here are the big differences.
Dolomite - Steel frame / Gravity - Aluminum frame
Dolomite - 7 speed freewheel / Gravity - 8 speed freehub " one-off bottom bracket width / Gravity - standardized cartridge bottom bracket Dolomite - rear derailleur frame mounted / Gravity - replaceable derailleur hanger
Dolomite - low end shift components / Gravity - name brand entry level components
" Steel seat post w/ bolt clamp / Gravity - Alum seat post with rail mount & WTB saddle
Those are the major points. Let me know if you have more questions. Good hunting!
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Post by lurker on Mar 28, 2020 12:35:16 GMT -7
welcome, jrussell!
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Post by jrussell on Mar 28, 2020 12:40:51 GMT -7
Welcome JR! I see Walmart has the Dolomite for $269, the Bikes Direct 27" Plus Gravity is $130 more than the Dolomite & the 27" Bullseye just about twice the price right now. Yeah, i am pretty sure that price just dropped, like this week - i know it was mid 300's when i last looked... makes it harder to decide - I can _afford_ whatever, but preferred budget right now is more conservative.. Having said that, if you have the extra bucks, buy a Gravity or Bullseye. Either one surpasses the equipment on the Dolomite with one exception. The Dolo will fit wider 4" inch fat tires, at least 4.7" whereas the Bikes Direct bikes (or Mongoose Hitch) can't. Here are the big differences. Bullseye is actually $399 - hidden flash sale if you actually go into it and a 14 or 16 in green is your thing (i pretty sure the 16 is perfect for me, and i think the green is sharp) Dolomite - Steel frame / Gravity - Aluminum frame
Dolomite - 7 speed freewheel / Gravity - 8 speed freehub " one-off bottom bracket width / Gravity - standardized cartridge bottom bracket Dolomite - rear derailleur frame mounted / Gravity - replaceable derailleur hanger
Dolomite - low end shift components / Gravity - name brand entry level components
" Steel seat post w/ bolt clamp / Gravity - Alum seat post with rail mount & WTB saddle
Those are the major points. Let me know if you have more questions. Good hunting!
Great detail. So I think im settled - here is my breakdown, let me know if Im missing anything I am mostly street/park riding. I dont see me serious trail riding until ive dropped some more weight, and if that happens i can reward myself with a purpose selected bike ;-) i have a Hyper Explorer that will be going back to wally world because its too tall for me, and the lowest gear is wasted on me, and the highest isnt quite what i would want for really going - i found myself searching for another click up. I am looking at fat bikes to give a little more support to my weight. I'm thinking the 3.2/33mm of the Bullseye will be enough of a boost, 4" in the dolomite is really just more drag.. I do like the idea of a 1x for simplicity.. if i go Dolomite Lower starting price, return to walmart if it sucks, and is a 1x I know I will want to upgrade the shifter to a trigger, so trigger and some bolt on grips +30-40 Probably a better seat (I am bigger - 290lbs) +20 Because of my gearing preference, I may need to consider a larger front cog - which I think will mean at least a new crankset and larger chainring +30-50? Brings Dolo to between 375-400 after tax and all If i go Bullseye $399 Not a 1x, but the extra rings will let me get the taller gearing I want without any changes - later, if i really figure out my range and want to go 1x, its all standard components. The slightly narrower wheel might actually be a benefit for me - still wide for the support, but a little less rolling resistance. All standard parts if anything else wants to be upgraded or replaced. And the slighty wider gravity 26 wheelset is available for $109 if i really want to give er a go. $399 to my dooor. Leaning heavily on the Bullseye - just seems like price wise eventually its a wash, and probalby can go a good while with nothing but a new set of pedals, which I want for either bike. |
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A bit warm. yes. Had to do another 2100 mile round trip on short notice. My back was/is in a real bad way & came home to a dead AC unit. Other than that its been just peachy!
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