Shiva Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 My Specialized Stumpjumper. For when you need to jump stumps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Some nice bikes guys. Rode quite a bit in the mid to late 90's. Surprisingly many great trails here in FL. Have an old Gary Fisher Joshua F4. Known for their tendency to "end-over". Happened once to me and I performed a perfect tuck and roll with no scratches. Bill 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburnwilly Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 13 hours ago, Gilbert said: the original seat shown sucked big time Yep , a comfortable saddle makes a huge difference 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I ride an '83 Stumpjumper, usually just around the neighborhood. Old school for sure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 14 hours ago, Gilbert said: my new-used upgrade, picked it up from a friend in CO, SB100T3 ; the original seat shown sucked big time. weather's nice and fall is in the air, hit the trails. she sure looks damn good , if not perfect - 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I don't like to pedel... 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiva Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Ah yes, I can just hear it, slipping silently through the woods.😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Shiva said: Ah yes, I can just hear it, slipping silently through the woods.😀 I stop by a local trek bike shop.. a couple of months ago.. I was overwhelmed by the pricing... $5-8000 +/-... just to peddle.. at that price point .. it better come with a motor ! and if anyone wants to be silent but I'm not knocking the mountain bikers... both are physically demanding.. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 5 hours ago, dirtmudd said: I stop by a local trek bike shop.. a couple of months ago.. I was overwhelmed by the pricing... $5-8000 +/-... just to peddle.. I was fortunate, at least I think so. My new bike originally sold for $1,600 about 15 years ago. I paid $250 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtmudd Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 43 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: I was fortunate, at least I think so. My new bike originally sold for $1,600 about 15 years ago. I paid $250 for it. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/c/B300/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 17 hours ago, dirtmudd said: I don't like to pedel... I dont blame you -----leave them in the dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 3 hours ago, wuzzzer said: I was fortunate, at least I think so. My new bike originally sold for $1,600 about 15 years ago. I paid $250 for it. you dont get very much today for 1600$ , 250$ , that's the price of a basic wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted September 17, 2020 Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2020 39 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: you dont get very much today for 1600$ , 250$ , that's the price of a basic wheel I knew they were not cheap but I had no idea they were priced like that. I would guess made much better than the older bikes but man that's expensive. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 55 minutes ago, RandyH000 said: you dont get very much today for 1600$ , 250$ , that's the price of a basic wheel Thus the reason why I drove about 200 miles round trip to get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 34 minutes ago, dtel said: I knew they were not cheap but I had no idea they were priced like that. I would guess made much better than the older bikes but man that's expensive. some 10 year old bikes are better than some newer bikes ,if higher quality parts were used and parts become much more expensive as time passes , the higher advances in technology is usually the frame , but it's very easy to buy a new frame , and swap everything else over from an older good quality bike - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 3 hours ago, dirtmudd said: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/mountain-bikes/c/B300/ Holy moly. That's some serious coin. Incredible how any of the sub $2k bikes just look so basic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OO1 Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 25 minutes ago, wuzzzer said: Thus the reason why I drove about 200 miles round trip to get it. you did very good -----congrats - 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 A nice bike, like the Klipsch ladder, is a slippery slope that is even more fun to ride. This summer I sold my 2013 Trek 3700 for a little more than it cost me five years ago due the Covid shortage on new bikes. I had picked up a 2018 Norco Storm 1 last fall for $550 (about half the cost of new, and a pretty fair price) and initially thought I would keep both bikes but the improvements in technology made the decision to part easy. 29 inch wheels(clearance and smooth rolling), hydraulic brakes(sure and accurate stops), lockout shocks(for road use) and at least a 9-speed cassette(always a better, faster, or easier gear) are minimum requirements now. A dropper post is sweet too for changing elevations. It all makes sense once you get back on the seat. Which will probably be a pain in the butt until you find the right one. Too soft and you lose power, too hard and you lose the will to go on, lol. Would love to find a carbon fibre full suspension on the used market some day. I would expect to pay a couple grand for one. But man would you ever fly on a lighter bike. I might even consider trading my LSI Splits for the right bike. Have to cross that bridge when I come to it. Either way the wind will always be in my face. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 14 hours ago, dirtmudd said: I stop by a local trek bike shop.. a couple of months ago.. I was overwhelmed by the pricing... $5-8000 +/-... just to peddle.. at that price point .. it better come with a motor ! and if anyone wants to be silent but I'm not knocking the mountain bikers... both are physically demanding.. Damn I like that. Thought I might hate electric vehicles because the loss of the combustion engine sound, but I like it. Stealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoff. Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Quiet torque is a rush too. The first time I peddled an Ebike I literally turned around to see who snuck up behind me and gave me a push. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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