SpeedCrazy Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 The foot straps are removable, and I definitely won't be keeping them. I went with a single speed (not going to ride it as a fixed gear) for reliability reasons. A mutli-speed bike in my price range would have been constantly disassembled and would require far too much maintenance. A single speed is perfectly fine because Jacksonville is perfectly flat, so I don't really need shorter gears to go up hills. The rear gear is already the perfect ratio for cruising, and if I do decide that it isn't a tall enough gear, I can swap it out. My fiancee's dad owns a bike shop and is a huge bike fan. He told me all about customers who stroll in wanting to buy a $300 mutli-speed bike and end up getting so frustrated that they exchange it for either something much more expensive, or a single speed. His shop does group rides every weekend, and a few people show up on single speeds and do just fine. I had forgotten that you were in flat florida I'm not sure why you say a multi-speed bike in your price range would be constantly breaking, there are quality bikes out there in that price range, it just requires looking. Maintence? I shoot my chain with WD-40 and check the tires, oh and i wash the mud off.... and grease the shocks occasionally but thats irrelevant of single-speed vs multi. And thats on a 1200 dollar multi-speed mountain bike, it has lasted 6 years on that maintenance schedule. But in your cituation i think you made a good choice. Plus single speeds make you work harder, get fitter. Panda.... come on girl, we need some real pictures. I definitely am not in the $1,200 price range. What do you ride? I was looking to spend no more than $200, but this was a nice bike, so I paid an extra $20 for it. Btw, you're not supposed to spray WD-40 on the chain, it sucks up all the moisture. Grease is the way to go, it'll make your gears and chain last far longer. And yeah, single speed is a lot more effort, which is good, I bought this more for the exercise than for the getting around. Lol, neither am i, i bought i a number of years ago for 800. Its a fully upgraded trek fuel 90. I did not know that about wd-40.. i will switch. But it can't hurt too bad... as i say i have been using it for years. This is what one looks like(not mine) Mine has disc brakes, comfy seat, better tires, gear and sprocket upgrade. Basically anything that broke i upgraded. Love it to death. But i wouldn't recomend it for road riding, all that travel absorbs half your effort on a flat hard surface. Even with the rear shock locked out it leaves a lot to be desired on road. but on the trail its amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cchalogamer Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 I've had this truck for 3 years but I don't think I ever got around to posting it around here. 2004 Silverado 2500HD w/LLY Duramax I've still got the same car (Pic from 3yrs ago) 2007 Cobalt SS Supercharged I still have two other 1/2 ton trucks and a 96 cavalier all in need of various repairs but meh I drive these two or my girlfriend fianc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted October 16, 2013 Posted October 16, 2013 The foot straps are removable, and I definitely won't be keeping them. I went with a single speed (not going to ride it as a fixed gear) for reliability reasons. A mutli-speed bike in my price range would have been constantly disassembled and would require far too much maintenance. A single speed is perfectly fine because Jacksonville is perfectly flat, so I don't really need shorter gears to go up hills. The rear gear is already the perfect ratio for cruising, and if I do decide that it isn't a tall enough gear, I can swap it out. My fiancee's dad owns a bike shop and is a huge bike fan. He told me all about customers who stroll in wanting to buy a $300 mutli-speed bike and end up getting so frustrated that they exchange it for either something much more expensive, or a single speed. His shop does group rides every weekend, and a few people show up on single speeds and do just fine. I had forgotten that you were in flat florida I'm not sure why you say a multi-speed bike in your price range would be constantly breaking, there are quality bikes out there in that price range, it just requires looking. Maintence? I shoot my chain with WD-40 and check the tires, oh and i wash the mud off.... and grease the shocks occasionally but thats irrelevant of single-speed vs multi. And thats on a 1200 dollar multi-speed mountain bike, it has lasted 6 years on that maintenance schedule. But in your cituation i think you made a good choice. Plus single speeds make you work harder, get fitter. Panda.... come on girl, we need some real pictures. I definitely am not in the $1,200 price range. What do you ride? I was looking to spend no more than $200, but this was a nice bike, so I paid an extra $20 for it. Btw, you're not supposed to spray WD-40 on the chain, it sucks up all the moisture. Grease is the way to go, it'll make your gears and chain last far longer. And yeah, single speed is a lot more effort, which is good, I bought this more for the exercise than for the getting around. Lol, neither am i, i bought i a number of years ago for 800. Its a fully upgraded trek fuel 90. I did not know that about wd-40.. i will switch. But it can't hurt too bad... as i say i have been using it for years. This is what one looks like(not mine) Mine has disc brakes, comfy seat, better tires, gear and sprocket upgrade. Basically anything that broke i upgraded. Love it to death. But i wouldn't recomend it for road riding, all that travel absorbs half your effort on a flat hard surface. Even with the rear shock locked out it leaves a lot to be desired on road. but on the trail its amazing. 800, that's still 4 times what I paid. The thing about WD-40 is that it's a grease cleaner and a lubricant (of sorts). The problem with it on bike chains is that it gets rid of all the good grease. That's a nice ride! The rear suspension is sick. Yeah, definitely not what I need for riding to school lol. I've been trail riding once with my fiancee and her dad, they have really nice bikes. Had a great time, too bad there's nowhere to do it in Jacksonville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fragsman Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I have a question. How in your country they allow for Perzonalized or Customized License Plates? Is not that I want because it is not allowed here but I wonder how do p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black64 Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 I have a question. How in your country they allow for Perzonalized or Customized License Plates? Is not that I want because it is not allowed here but I wonder how do p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted November 2, 2013 Posted November 2, 2013 My car, at the moment, is in the process of being torn down to swap the head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coors Posted November 8, 2013 Posted November 8, 2013 Finally got my front license plate mounted the other day. I've gone like 3 months without it and not pulled over once or even hassled going through the gate of the AFB lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdGoneWild Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 My 1990 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbohad it for 7 years now351rwhp 383tq Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewr05 Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Those are my favorite Z cars, yours looks awesome. What've you done to it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onion Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 That's a sweet looking 300zx, I like the wheels! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdGoneWild Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Those are my favorite Z cars, yours looks awesome. What've you done to it? Thank you! Full 3" exhaust, intake, ECU flash, lightweight pulleys, boost controller @14psi, full suspension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 Nice! I'd hate to be riding along when you hit a real bump, but damn that's a sexy car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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