Looking for a great quality used bike? Stop by North Star Sports on Saturday April 27th from 10am to 5pm and check out the huge selection of great quality new and used bikes available for sale. W...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/burlington-bike-swap/#post-664449
…..whoops, never mind. I just did an online quote with Velo and they are about the same as Farmers. 🙁
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-664409
Interesting, I have never heard of Velosurance. To the OP (Travis) – did you end up purchasing a policy with them? When I last checked (7+ years ago) with my home/car insurance (Farmers) th...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-664406
It’s expensive and is getting worse. When I lived in a high crime area I paid it but over the years it’s a lot of money. My advice would be use the absolute best physical security you can la...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-663970
I’ve an issue with a stupid bloody low speed squeal driving me round the bend. The hub has been rebuilt and I’ve replaced the discs and pads. The bike is a 2015 Cube AMS with fox 32 forks. ...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/maintenance-advice-please-%F0%9F%99%8F/#post-663969
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/falcon-fw-842-8-speed-13-42t-freewheel/#post-657975
> Yes, all good things to consider. have you purchased bike insurance > yourself? I have not since other policies covered the bikes. Pays to raise the important questions during...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-657096
Gotta ask a couple of questions… What size of bike/wheels are you interested in? Something with minimal BB drop will enhance the playtime experience, so perhaps looking at a street trials b...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/dirt-jumper-vs-bmx/#post-656518
I have a seperate rider for all my bikes with my homeowner’s insurance policy. Only costs an extra hundred or so a year (and that covers 8 bikes).
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-656763
Yes, all good things to consider. have you purchased bike insurance yourself?
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-656585
Look up Super Rider on YouTube… That may give you some insight into what you are actually seeking. At first glance, it will blow your mind however, it will likely inspire you to want to go furt...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/dirt-jumper-vs-bmx/#post-656519
Travis, there are some things to consider… Bikes today require the equivalent of car loan!! Sooo… Coverage terms need to be clear. Does it cover accidents, property damage, fire, theft et...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-656517
Want to learn how to Wheelie, Manual, jump. etc… What’s the better choice of bike, Dirt Jumper or BMX? What’s the difference?
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/dirt-jumper-vs-bmx/#post-656516
I’m wondering if anyone out there can share their experience with purchasing bike insurance from a company like Velosurance (or any other insurance company that will cover mountain bikes…it l...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/any-experience-with-bike-insurance/#post-656266
I’ve actually leased an MTB before, and it worked out great for me! It’s a smart way to try out different bikes without committing to a big purchase. If the price is right, I say go for it an...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/leasing-mtb/#post-655978
Haha Christmas spam! ^^^
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/leasing-mtb/#post-655706
I see that this thread is from four years ago, and you might have already made a decision regarding leasing an MTB. Nonetheless, I can still offer some insights for anyone else who stumbles upon ...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/leasing-mtb/#post-655624
Shaky, 28 is a large change from 32. Not huge buuut, worth pointing out. Might want to consider a 30 for testing as well as 28. Just my 2 cents. Start with a 30, test it for a few reasonable ri...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/swapping-out-shimano-mt510-1-1x32t-for-28t/#post-655568
Dogtown, Suspension settings can be a rabbit hole since it is more subjective than seats and tire pressures! Frankly, a mullet does require tuning riding style to it. Rollover is often humoro...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/mullet-regrets/#post-655567
Sunspot, Thank you for the additional input. I agree with you that buying a new bike is silly expensive, and therefore an unnecessary step at this point. I think for the near term I’m going t...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/mullet-regrets/#post-655478
Dogtown, The thing with mullet is, it is not for everyone. Of people I know that are on them, similar build to my own (Lanky 6′ beanpole) have all said similar things on their experiences. Ge...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/mullet-regrets/#post-655244
Bike Nerd – thanks for the excellent and helpful reply. I’ve considered just converting it to full 29″, but I’m feeling a little misled by Specialized on how the bike would perform. I may...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/mullet-regrets/#post-654884
Rollover matters! You probably won’t see XC racers riding mullets anytime in the near future. Full 29 is just faster and a 29er XC bike is the fastest, which is what you were riding before....
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/mullet-regrets/#post-654526
I can use some independent advice from the community. I’ve been MTB’ing for over 30 years, and have had multiple bikes. Most recent one was a Kona Hei Hei Supreme 29er that I bought in 2014. ...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/mullet-regrets/#post-653954
Hello. My wife currently has a 32T front chainring and would like to go down to a 28T. On the shimano website it looks like the smallest mt510-1 is a 30T. Does anybody know of a 28T chainring tha...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/swapping-out-shimano-mt510-1-1x32t-for-28t/#post-653781
Kind of following up on this, but a little different. My wife has a shimano mt510-1 1×12 with a 32T chainring. She would like to go down to a 28T chainring, but the smallest mt510-1 we have seen...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/chainring-cassette-wolf-tooth-vs-shimano/#post-653778
When I was building frames and had converstions with engineers from the aerospace industry, I was advised to stay out of the carbon segment. Frankly, I placed a great deal of trust in their advic...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/what-have-you-learned-jeff-carbon-vs-aluminum/#post-653478
Duplicolor will do you right. 320 grit wet sand for better adhesion. Wipe it down with a lint free cloth soaked in acetone prior to primer. After primer coat is done, wait for it to become flat i...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-this-decal/#post-653477
…and really worthwhile and excellent question by the way.
My humble opinion and it is what I did last year with no regrets, I went aluminum frame with higher end components on my trail bike Orbea Oiz H10. The main decision was the fork and shock on th...
Hi juswalk, I may be a few years late in seeing your question and answering it. In case you never got an answer and are still curious, I may have an answer for you and anyone else who is aski...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/brake-rotor-question/#post-651598
Ok I’ve decided. I’m gonna sand the whole frame down with 800 grit, and then what? I’m gonna paint the whole thing myself but I’m not sure what kind / brand paint to use. I’d like...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-this-decal/#post-651238
Thanks for the feedback. I went with just getting another EVOC Pro bag due to the weight limits the airlines impose on us. I wasn’t keen on spending additional monies on overweight fees. ...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/hard-case-bike-box-suggestions/#post-651087
I’m almost positive now the decal has a clear coat on top of it so I’m just gonna prep and give the lowers a thrice over with a rattle can of satin black. Any suggestions for a good paint b...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-this-decal/#post-650992
I’m pretty fed up with creaky bottom brackets on carbon bikes. Had a Tri bike that I could never resolve after trying 4 different solutions. I think it was just out of round and needed majo...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/what-have-you-learned-jeff-carbon-vs-aluminum/#post-650851
I got this bike for a great deal at a city auction but I’d like to change or just take off the decals because these were once police bikes. I thought I’d just go about it by soaking in adhesi...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/how-to-remove-this-decal/#post-650844
The biggest thing I’ve learned over years of interviews and reporting is that every design choice has its pros and cons, and there’s no such thing as a perfect product or perfect solution. ...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/what-have-you-learned-jeff-carbon-vs-aluminum/#post-650663
First time to post an answer here, it’s a real showdown between SRAM and Shimano in the MTB, but you know shimano are always plotting something rad.
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/has-sram-left-shimano-in-the-dust/#post-649609
Interesting enough I was out running in the Detroit suburbs while visiting my parents on a paved trail. I passed a walker by maybe 3-4′ clearance and didn’t think much of it. I didn’t s...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/on-your-left-is-now-dangerous/#post-649607
1500′ in 1/2 mile isn’t rideable. i have a trail I hike that have that. It’s 7300′ to 9000′ in about 1 mile. . The forest road on a MTB takes 4 miles to climb that same distance.�...
Seems SRAM has won the hearts of MTBers across the planet. I love Shimano and been using their products since, well forever. But, since SRAM has developed the Eagle, and now their new trans...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/has-sram-left-shimano-in-the-dust/#post-649302
Borrowed a hard case box this last year from a friend, beleive it was a Thule. Made the weight limit but made it a point to only put bike in it and maybe a multi-tool. Most modern bikes I think c...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/hard-case-bike-box-suggestions/#post-648765
What are you folks using to travel with? As a frequent flyer, I am always afraid to take my bike with me but have been very fortunate so far with only minor damage on all my trips. I am usin...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/hard-case-bike-box-suggestions/#post-648548
Start by cleaning everything using car wash soap (I like the pink stuff) or dish soap if you don’t have car wash soap. You might need to use degreaser on the chain, cassette, and crank if the s...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/little-help-please/#post-648125
hello, I got a used bike from a friend and am wanting to get in in better condition. I have a few questions about how to do certain things and I do not have much knowledge in this field so Ia...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/little-help-please/#post-648123
Mountain biking has been my saving grace during tough times. There’s something about being out in nature, feeling the rush of adrenaline, and conquering challenging trails that helps me find st...
Good question. I think the easy answer is based on rim selection. I haven’t seen a “decent” set of wheels that uses Schrader valves. They all are presta. So that would be what I wou...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/presta-vs-schrader-2/#post-647918
Jeff, I’d love to have you do a podcast with yourself. After all these years, it would be great to interview yourself and tell is what you have learned over the past years of hosting your p...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/what-have-you-learned-jeff-carbon-vs-aluminum/#post-647910
…and crickets…..
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/support-add-popping-up/#post-647888
I have a paid subscription, but for the last two days, every page puts up the “Please allow ads on our site.” Not sure what changed, but this is annoying. I sent an email yesterday to ...
https://www.singletracks.com/forums/topic/support-add-popping-up/#post-647728