The New “What did you do with your Z today” (with off topic replies) XXXVII

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Leingod

Definately getting something with disc brakes. rear derailluer. Whatever wheels comes on the bike. And no clue on gears. i just assumed the typical 7. And I'm not sure those matter that much after a conversion anyways.

While Iw ant to keep it cheap, I also don't want to halfarse it. A Wally World bike just seems sketchy. I was thinking about a Giant or something.

I was reading that article earlier actually. haha

Unless you want to do offroad, get a hybrid. Most are 27 speed, 3 chainrings up front, 9 speed cassette in the rear. Like I mentioned, you'll be removing the 3 chainrings in the front to install a single chainring that comes with the bafang kit.
The 9 speed in the rear is still good to have over a 7 speed. Hybrids generally come with 700c wheels, that's the same size as a road bike but wider. They are basically 29". Also, get stainless steel spokes on the wheels or the spokes will rust out in no time. Get trigger shifters, not twist shifters that come on the cheap bikes. And do not get a steel frame bike, aluminum for sure. Giants are fine as are all the name brands. Again, it all has to do with the components. I ride a Fuji hybrid as my everyday bike. It has high end components. The owner of the shop I did repairs for is a Fuji dealer and gets their bikes for less than half off. I paid him $300 for an $800 hybrid. He is also an electric bike dealer. If you were out here I could get you an amazing price on an electric bike.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 04:28 PM

Hey Zingston

Zingston · 06-10-2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Hey Zingston

That's what I'm talking about! I used some on a ribeye I grilled last night! So good!!

Ate you going to try it?

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zingston

That's what I'm talking about! I used some on a ribeye I grilled last night! So good!!

Ate you going to try it?

Not tonight, but yes

Hotrodz · 06-10-2020, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Unless you want to do offroad, get a hybrid. Most are 27 speed, 3 chainrings up front, 9 speed cassette in the rear. Like I mentioned, you'll be removing the 3 chainrings in the front to install a single chainring that comes with the bafang kit.

The 9 speed in the rear is still good to have over a 7 speed. Hybrids generally come with 700c wheels, that's the same size as a road bike but wider. They are basically 29". Also, get stainless steel spokes on the wheels or the spokes will rust out in no time. Get trigger shifters, not twist shifters that come on the cheap bikes. And do not get a steel frame bike, aluminum for sure. Giants are fine as are all the name brands. Again, it all has to do with the components. I ride a Fuji hybrid as my everyday bike. It has high end components. The owner of the shop I did repairs for is a Fuji dealer and gets their bikes for less than half off. I paid him $300 for an $800 hybrid. He is also an electric bike dealer. If you were out here I could get you an amazing price on an electric bike.

Hey we may need to talk!!!

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Rusty · 06-10-2020, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Unless you want to do offroad, get a hybrid. Most are 27 speed, 3 chainrings up front, 9 speed cassette in the rear. Like I mentioned, you'll be removing the 3 chainrings in the front to install a single chainring that comes with the bafang kit.
The 9 speed in the rear is still good to have over a 7 speed. Hybrids generally come with 700c wheels, that's the same size as a road bike but wider. They are basically 29". Also, get stainless steel spokes on the wheels or the spokes will rust out in no time. Get trigger shifters, not twist shifters that come on the cheap bikes. And do not get a steel frame bike, aluminum for sure. Giants are fine as are all the name brands. Again, it all has to do with the components. I ride a Fuji hybrid as my everyday bike. It has high end components. The owner of the shop I did repairs for is a Fuji dealer and gets their bikes for less than half off. I paid him $300 for an $800 hybrid. He is also an electric bike dealer. If you were out here I could get you an amazing price on an electric bike.

I've been out of bicycles for a while. Haven't kept up with some of the changes. The last 3 bikes I had were the Litespeed Ti road bike, A aluminum framed GT MT, and the cro-moly Trek 990 I have now. Almost bought a LOOK carbon frame back in 2001 or there abouts. $5,000 just for the frame.

My hip started to go bad and I just quit riding for the most part. Still put a few miles on each summer.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've been out of bicycles for a while. Haven't kept up with some of the changes. The last 3 bikes I had were the Litespeed Ti road bike, A aluminum framed GT MT, and the cro-moly Trek 990 I have now. Almost bought a LOOK carbon frame back in 2001 or there abouts. $5,000 just for the frame.

My hip started to go bad and I just quit riding for the most part. Still put a few miles on each summer.

Nothing wrong with the Litespeed titanium, there are some high end Ti road frames out there. More for the gotta have Ti guys though, not good for racing. For road it's pretty much all carbon frames but there are a few decent aluminum frames. Mountain are either aluminum or carbon now. I have about 8k into my road bike. Would have been a lot more but I bought the frame off ebay and built it up myself. Built the wheels myself too (bought the carbon rims and spoked, tensioned and trued them). Maybe you should look into an electric mountain bike. All my buddies have them now. I'm the only one that hasn't gone electric yet.

Rusty · 06-10-2020, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Nothing wrong with the Litespeed titanium, there are some high end Ti road frames out there. More for the gotta have Ti guys though, not good for racing. For road it's pretty much all carbon frames but there are a few decent aluminum frames. Mountain are either aluminum or carbon now. I have about 8k into my road bike. Would have been a lot more but I bought the frame off ebay and built it up myself. Built the wheels myself too (bought the carbon rims and spoked, tensioned and trued them). Maybe you should look into an electric mountain bike. All my buddies have them now. I'm the only one that hasn't gone electric yet.

If I go motorized MT bike. It with have about 60hp.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If I go motorized MT bike. It with have about 60hp.

You can bypass the speed sensor on the speed limited one's and they'll go about 28-30

eastwest2300 · 06-10-2020, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

You can bypass the speed sensor on the speed limited one's and they'll go about 28-30

dont give mr. leingod any ideas

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by eastwest2300

dont give mr. leingod any ideas

The kit Leingod is looking at isn't speed sensored nor pedal assist. It'll go 30 easily.

Rusty · 06-10-2020, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

You can bypass the speed sensor on the speed limited one's and they'll go about 28-30

It would be more on the lines of KTM, or a CRF450RX.

redondoaveb · 06-10-2020, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

It would be more on the lines of KTM, or a CRF450RX.

What you found a bone you haven't broken and want to add it to the list?

Zingston · 06-10-2020, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

If I go motorized MT bike. It with have about 60hp.

Save the effort and buy a KTM 250 2 stroke like mine. Pretty much the same thing.

Oh, but tons louder!!!

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