Anyone into mountain biking?

Quick281 · 05-04-2009, 03:27 PM

I am now in Alaska (thread to come with pics later) and looking for a bike. I don't need a 8,000 downhill riding bike but I would like something above the 100 dollar beater at Walmart.

I was hoping to scan craigslist and find a good deal but at the same time I would like to get one in the next day or two before I start working my two jobs.

Called this guy and the bike works fine except for the front sprocket derailer isn't working. Worth it?

http://anchorage.craigslist.org/bik/1152874349.html

Trying to find something in Wasilla since I will be heading down there today anyways.

Evadd · 05-04-2009, 03:44 PM

if it's a just a front derailleur problem, it shouldn't be a tough fix. without more info, it could also be the shifter which also isn't a big deal, but it could be something more severe like the front cassette is all mangled, which will be more costly. i have no idea what the going price is on that bike in the first place, though. so basically, i'm of no use to you.

RACER X · 05-04-2009, 03:49 PM

maybe the bottom bracket is fragged.........dunno how a ft sporckets gets froze up

make sure to go visit the Pailins when your in wasilla

azoomm · 05-04-2009, 03:52 PM

www.mtbr.com

Ed - for the LOVE OF GOD can you please post something that at least appears to be in English? I mean, REALLY.

Quick281 · 05-04-2009, 04:22 PM

Thanks guys. I have heard and seen the specialized name alot so I figure it wouldn't be a hard bike to find parts on and stuff like that. For 250 I am in the ballpark that a nice walmart bike would run me but getting a better bike in the deal.

Unless anyone screams NO while driving, I will be sure to pick it up after checking out a couple bike shops.

btw: You are like the 1 billionth person that has told me to say hi to Palin while in Alaska.

Particle Man · 05-04-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Thanks guys. I have heard and seen the specialized name alot so I figure it wouldn't be a hard bike to find parts on and stuff like that.

regardless of who makes the frame, you can find a new front derailleur at any bike shop.

Word to the wise: when replacing gears and shifters, pay more for the quality stuff... any mid-range Shimano stuff will work if you're riding recreationally.

Quick281 · 05-04-2009, 04:25 PM

Btw, the guy said the bike is ridable but only the front sprocket won't shift. So its not like I can't pedal it.

Particle Man · 05-04-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Btw, the guy said the bike is ridable but only the front sprocket won't shift. So its not like I can't pedal it.

hell, it may be something as simple as a broken cable

hard to see from the pic, but it looks like it has rapid fire shifters... the little end on the cable may have broken off so it looks like it's shifting but it really isn't. Easy to fix...

Quick281 · 05-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Thanks, I am going to take off now and look at it this afternoon. It should be a simple fix and I believe the bike cost in the 350 to 400s new.

I will check out the bike shops around town first.

I will post up when I get home.

azoomm · 05-04-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Quick281

Thanks guys. I have heard and seen the specialized name alot so I figure it wouldn't be a hard bike to find parts on and stuff like that.

Our Specialized is now a Special Ed

mtbr is my favorite resource for bicycles in general - not just Mountain Bikes. They're a quirky bunch - but, for the most part reliable. And, have some killer deals in their Hot Deals section. That would be for parts AND completed bikes.

We just converted our office into the bicycle room - 10 in there hanging off the walls right now

05-04-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Anyone into mountain biking? I am now in Alaska (thread to come with pics later) and looking for a bike. I don't need a 8,000 downhill riding bike but I would like something above the 100 dollar beater at Walmart. I was hoping to scan craigslist and find a good deal but at the same time I would like to get one in the next day or two before I start working my two jobs. Called this guy and the bike works fine except for the front sprocket derailer isn't working. Worth it? http://anchorage.craigslist.org/bik/1152874349.html Trying to find something in Wasilla since I will be heading down there today anyways. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

05-04-2009, 03:49 PM	#3
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05-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#4
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05-04-2009, 04:22 PM	#5
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Thanks guys. I have heard and seen the specialized name alot so I figure it wouldn't be a hard bike to find parts on and stuff like that. For 250 I am in the ballpark that a nice walmart bike would run me but getting a better bike in the deal. Unless anyone screams NO while driving, I will be sure to pick it up after checking out a couple bike shops. btw: You are like the 1 billionth person that has told me to say hi to Palin while in Alaska. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

05-04-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Btw, the guy said the bike is ridable but only the front sprocket won't shift. So its not like I can't pedal it. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

05-04-2009, 03:44 PM	#2
Evadd formerly known as tdah Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Moto: 06 R1, 01 600R Posts: 110	if it's a just a front derailleur problem, it shouldn't be a tough fix. without more info, it could also be the shifter which also isn't a big deal, but it could be something more severe like the front cassette is all mangled, which will be more costly. i have no idea what the going price is on that bike in the first place, though. so basically, i'm of no use to you.

05-04-2009, 04:35 PM	#9
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	Thanks, I am going to take off now and look at it this afternoon. It should be a simple fix and I believe the bike cost in the 350 to 400s new. I will check out the bike shops around town first. I will post up when I get home. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.