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  • Jman
    Too lazy to set a custom title
    • Sep 2003
    • 22837
    #1

    Looking to buy a bike, need suggestions...

    Allright I'm looking to buy a City/Mountain Bike. Will ride mostly in the streets of Montreal but since I'm right next to the Mountain will hit the trails.

    I'm not a Pro rider nore want to be but want to start riding daily so what's your suggestions on a good bike.
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    • DamageX
      Marketing & Strategy
      • Jun 2001
      • 14293
      #2
      Try a BMX. Millions of kids can't be wrong.
      Whitehat is for chumps

      If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

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        • Jman
          Too lazy to set a custom title
          • Sep 2003
          • 22837
          #3
          Originally posted by DamageX
          Try a BMX. Millions of kids can't be wrong.
          Me riding a BMX, now THAT would be a sight to see
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            • DamageX
              Marketing & Strategy
              • Jun 2001
              • 14293
              #4
              Originally posted by JMan
              Me riding a BMX, now THAT would be a sight to see
              Exactly, why do you think I'm suggesting it?
              Whitehat is for chumps

              If you don't do it, somebody else will - true story!

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                • Avery
                  Confirmed User
                  • Feb 2007
                  • 450
                  #5
                  How about this?

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                    • Jman
                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                      • Sep 2003
                      • 22837
                      #6
                      Originally posted by Avery
                      How about this?

                      LOL I could go cruising in old Montreal on this badboy
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                        • drjones
                          Confirmed User
                          • Oct 2005
                          • 908
                          #7
                          Depends how much your looking to spend.. make sure you buy a bike from an actual bike shop, and not a department store. I have been into Freestyle BMX and light mountain biking since I was a kid, and have worked bike shops for years, so I can tell you, the service at a bike shop is, by far, superior. They generally offer good deals on service too, when you buy a bike at a shop.

                          Stick with name brands like Specialized, Trek, Gary Fischer (no schwinn!!), Giant, Cannondale etc. For what you want to do, you probably want a hardtail mountain bike.

                          Many people will buy an extra set of wheels and put street tires on one pair, and off road tires on the other. Wheels on all decent new bikes are usually quick release, so it takes a few seconds to switch wheel sets. If your going to be serious about riding, it might be worth it. Also, trail riding can be hard on the wheels, and you'll break spokes, and bend rims often. If you screw up your trail set, you still have your street set that you can use.

                          What type of riding do you want to do? Just exersice? Or do you want to do some "urban" mountain biking... (jumping of ledges, steps, doing grinds etc)?
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                            • I am chauncy
                              Confirmed User
                              • Jul 2006
                              • 568
                              #8
                              for the money you cannot bet the performance and quality of a Gary Fisher
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                                • Jman
                                  Too lazy to set a custom title
                                  • Sep 2003
                                  • 22837
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by drjones
                                  Depends how much your looking to spend.. make sure you buy a bike from an actual bike shop, and not a department store. I have been into Freestyle BMX and light mountain biking since I was a kid, and have worked bike shops for years, so I can tell you, the service at a bike shop is, by far, superior. They generally offer good deals on service too, when you buy a bike at a shop.

                                  Stick with name brands like Specialized, Trek, Gary Fischer (no schwinn!!), Giant, Cannondale etc. For what you want to do, you probably want a hardtail mountain bike.

                                  Many people will buy an extra set of wheels and put street tires on one pair, and off road tires on the other. Wheels on all decent new bikes are usually quick release, so it takes a few seconds to switch wheel sets. If your going to be serious about riding, it might be worth it. Also, trail riding can be hard on the wheels, and you'll break spokes, and bend rims often. If you screw up your trail set, you still have your street set that you can use.

                                  What type of riding do you want to do? Just exersice? Or do you want to do some "urban" mountain biking... (jumping of ledges, steps, doing grinds etc)?
                                  Mostly exersice and taking some fresh air but I use to be a "special" bike messenger in my early 20's and would easily a hard 15-20 miles a day

                                  Wouldn't mind getting back to riding like that, minus the messenger part

                                  Thanks for the advices, there's a nice bike shop close to my place and will go check it out. I also dig the 2 wheels advice and will defenitly do that.
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                                    • vidvicious
                                      Confirmed User
                                      • Oct 2002
                                      • 4765
                                      #10
                                      Here's a top notch Bike for someone of your stature

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                                        • Jman
                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                          • Sep 2003
                                          • 22837
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by vidvicious
                                          Here's a top notch Bike for someone of your stature

                                          Yeah I can just imagine my pants getting caught in there and Pulling a Homer...

                                          DOH!!!
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                                            • Mike Semen
                                              Confirmed User
                                              • Dec 2001
                                              • 2924
                                              #12
                                              I've had an aluminium frame Kona for about 10 years. Love it to bits. I have ridden it in london a shitload, just chucked slicks on it and rolled.
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                                                • TGPTeam
                                                  I have 6 credit cards, each buying 1 trial a day
                                                  • Mar 2007
                                                  • 69
                                                  #13
                                                  I had a Giant mountain bike last year, I bought it for $400
                                                  I'm buying used and new partner account at big TGP's.
                                                  Contact me by ICQ: 328367262

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                                                    • Screaming
                                                      I can change this!!!!!
                                                      • Feb 2004
                                                      • 18972
                                                      #14
                                                      def get a fisher..

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                                                        • Inigo Montoya
                                                          I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                          • Mar 2007
                                                          • 34
                                                          #15
                                                          For a guy like you I'd say rent a bike for a day. That way you'll get it out of your system and you won't be wasting your money. If you buy a bike, you'll ride it once, get sore and let it sit in the garage.
                                                          Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                            • AaronM
                                                              GFY Royality ;)
                                                              • Oct 2001
                                                              • 46923
                                                              #16

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                                                                • AaronM
                                                                  GFY Royality ;)
                                                                  • Oct 2001
                                                                  • 46923
                                                                  #17

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                                                                    • Inigo Montoya
                                                                      I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                                      • Mar 2007
                                                                      • 34
                                                                      #18
                                                                      That last one's hot, Aaron.
                                                                      Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                                        • AaronM
                                                                          GFY Royality ;)
                                                                          • Oct 2001
                                                                          • 46923
                                                                          #19
                                                                          Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
                                                                          That last one's hot, Aaron.

                                                                          You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?

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                                                                            • Inigo Montoya
                                                                              I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                                              • Mar 2007
                                                                              • 34
                                                                              #20
                                                                              Originally posted by AaronM
                                                                              You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?
                                                                              You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?
                                                                              Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                                                • TurboAngel
                                                                                  H.B.I.C.
                                                                                  • Jun 2003
                                                                                  • 30122
                                                                                  #21
                                                                                  Originally posted by AaronM
                                                                                  You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?
                                                                                  LMAO, Thanks I really needed that today!


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                                                                                    • Inigo Montoya
                                                                                      I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                                                      • Mar 2007
                                                                                      • 34
                                                                                      #22
                                                                                      Originally posted by TurboAngel
                                                                                      LMAO, Thanks I really needed that today!


                                                                                      You seem to be easily amused. What are you doing later?
                                                                                      Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                                                        • Jman
                                                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                          • Sep 2003
                                                                                          • 22837
                                                                                          #23
                                                                                          Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
                                                                                          For a guy like you I'd say rent a bike for a day. That way you'll get it out of your system and you won't be wasting your money. If you buy a bike, you'll ride it once, get sore and let it sit in the garage.
                                                                                          ROFLMAO that's the funniest shit I've read today, you assclown obviously don't know me
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                                                                                            • AaronM
                                                                                              GFY Royality ;)
                                                                                              • Oct 2001
                                                                                              • 46923
                                                                                              #24
                                                                                              Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
                                                                                              You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

                                                                                              No. My right hand is now a stub after a blender accident when I was a child.

                                                                                              But I do have 7 fingers on my left hand so I can still bitch slap the shit out of you.

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                                                                                                • Inigo Montoya
                                                                                                  I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                                                                  • Mar 2007
                                                                                                  • 34
                                                                                                  #25
                                                                                                  Originally posted by JMan
                                                                                                  ROFLMAO that's the funniest shit I've read today, you assclown obviously don't know me
                                                                                                  You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?
                                                                                                  Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                                                                    • Jman
                                                                                                      Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                      • Sep 2003
                                                                                                      • 22837
                                                                                                      #26
                                                                                                      Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
                                                                                                      You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?
                                                                                                      No but My penis grew incredibly big last night when she started to fondle my balls
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                                                                                                        • JFK
                                                                                                          FUBAR the ORIGINATOR
                                                                                                          • Jan 2002
                                                                                                          • 67373
                                                                                                          #27
                                                                                                          Originally posted by AaronM
                                                                                                          You're not allowed to directly address a senior member of the GFY community until you have at least 250 posts. Did you not read the rules or are you simply trying to get your fake nic banned?
                                                                                                          Thank You AaronM, its been a long time since someone posted that rule Some of these newbs are getting cheeky

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                                                                                                            • tASSy
                                                                                                              Spread The Pink!
                                                                                                              • Nov 2004
                                                                                                              • 8229
                                                                                                              #28
                                                                                                              i have a kona that i *love* but it's for downhill mountain biking - i think their bikes are great but it might be a bit much/expensive for just a daily cruiser. i also have a jamis mountain bike that i use for riding on the streets too - much more affordable and it works well as a hybrid even though technically it's not one.

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                                                                                                                • Inigo Montoya
                                                                                                                  I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                                                                                  • Mar 2007
                                                                                                                  • 34
                                                                                                                  #29
                                                                                                                  Originally posted by AaronM
                                                                                                                  I do have 7 fingers on my left hand so I can still bitch slap the shit out of you.
                                                                                                                  Too late to slap the shit out of me. Maybe tomorrow.
                                                                                                                  Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                                                                                    • Star 69
                                                                                                                      Confirmed User
                                                                                                                      • Nov 2005
                                                                                                                      • 8602
                                                                                                                      #30
                                                                                                                      Get this one Treck bikes


                                                                                                                      Frameset
                                                                                                                      Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5"
                                                                                                                      Frame Alpha SLR Aluminum
                                                                                                                      Front Suspension RockShox Dart 1 w/preload, 100mm
                                                                                                                      Wheels
                                                                                                                      Wheels Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
                                                                                                                      Tires Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1", 27 tpi
                                                                                                                      Drivetrain
                                                                                                                      Shifters Shimano Deore, 9 speed
                                                                                                                      Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
                                                                                                                      Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
                                                                                                                      Crank Shimano M442 44/32/22
                                                                                                                      Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
                                                                                                                      Pedals Alloy platform
                                                                                                                      Components
                                                                                                                      Saddle Bontrager Select
                                                                                                                      Seat Post Bontrager Sport
                                                                                                                      Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise
                                                                                                                      Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
                                                                                                                      Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
                                                                                                                      Brakeset Avid BB-5, mechanical disc w/alloy levers
                                                                                                                      e-mail star69

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                                                                                                                        • Star 69
                                                                                                                          Confirmed User
                                                                                                                          • Nov 2005
                                                                                                                          • 8602
                                                                                                                          #31
                                                                                                                          Originally posted by tASSy
                                                                                                                          i have a kona that i *love* but it's for downhill mountain biking - i think their bikes are great but it might be a bit much/expensive for just a daily cruiser. i also have a jamis mountain bike that i use for riding on the streets too - much more affordable and it works well as a hybrid even though technically it's not one.
                                                                                                                          tASSy Kona is great i have this one for 3 month and i sold it to my friend
                                                                                                                          e-mail star69

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                                                                                                                            • X37375787
                                                                                                                              #32
                                                                                                                              For daily commuting, without going offroad, I recommend the Fitness series from Trek.

                                                                                                                              If you want to go offroad, grab a Specialized. They offer the best price/performance ratio, in my opinion.

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                                                                                                                                • teksonline
                                                                                                                                  So Fucking Banned
                                                                                                                                  • Jan 2005
                                                                                                                                  • 2904
                                                                                                                                  #33
                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by Avery
                                                                                                                                  How about this?

                                                                                                                                  is there a mod for this to hold my golf clubs?

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                                                                                                                                    • fuzebox
                                                                                                                                      making it rain
                                                                                                                                      • Oct 2003
                                                                                                                                      • 22351
                                                                                                                                      #34
                                                                                                                                      Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
                                                                                                                                      You don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand?

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                                                                                                                                        • Jman
                                                                                                                                          Too lazy to set a custom title
                                                                                                                                          • Sep 2003
                                                                                                                                          • 22837
                                                                                                                                          #35
                                                                                                                                          Originally posted by Star 69
                                                                                                                                          Get this one Treck bikes


                                                                                                                                          Frameset
                                                                                                                                          Sizes 15.5, 17.5, 19.5, 21.5"
                                                                                                                                          Frame Alpha SLR Aluminum
                                                                                                                                          Front Suspension RockShox Dart 1 w/preload, 100mm
                                                                                                                                          Wheels
                                                                                                                                          Wheels Shimano M475 disc hubs; Bontrager Ranger rims
                                                                                                                                          Tires Bontrager Jones ACX, 26x2.1", 27 tpi
                                                                                                                                          Drivetrain
                                                                                                                                          Shifters Shimano Deore, 9 speed
                                                                                                                                          Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
                                                                                                                                          Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
                                                                                                                                          Crank Shimano M442 44/32/22
                                                                                                                                          Cassette SRAM PG950 11-34, 9 speed
                                                                                                                                          Pedals Alloy platform
                                                                                                                                          Components
                                                                                                                                          Saddle Bontrager Select
                                                                                                                                          Seat Post Bontrager Sport
                                                                                                                                          Handlebars Bontrager Crowbar Sport, 25mm rise
                                                                                                                                          Stem Bontrager Sport, 10 degree
                                                                                                                                          Headset Aheadset Slimstak w/semi-cartridge bearings, sealed
                                                                                                                                          Brakeset Avid BB-5, mechanical disc w/alloy levers


                                                                                                                                          Just saw a place that has a few Trek 6000, this is very much the type of bike I'm looking for, thanks
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                                                                                                                                          FantasyXXX.AI
                                                                                                                                          Email: [email protected] TG: @jman1216

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                                                                                                                                            • Inigo Montoya
                                                                                                                                              I scan my content from Penthouse
                                                                                                                                              • Mar 2007
                                                                                                                                              • 34
                                                                                                                                              #36
                                                                                                                                              Originally posted by JMan
                                                                                                                                              Just saw a place that has a few Trek 6000, this is very much the type of bike I'm looking for, thanks
                                                                                                                                              Can you afford a Trek? You kinda seem more like the Walmart budget type to me.
                                                                                                                                              Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!

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                                                                                                                                                • Avery
                                                                                                                                                  Confirmed User
                                                                                                                                                  • Feb 2007
                                                                                                                                                  • 450
                                                                                                                                                  #37
                                                                                                                                                  Originally posted by AaronM
                                                                                                                                                  It is modern and sexy.

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