My review of the Motobecane Outcast 29er SS
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My review of the Motobecane Outcast 29er SS
Hello mountain peeps,
Don't know if there's been a review of the bike, but I did mine today. Enjoy!
https://smhooligans.blogspot.com/2009...cast-29er.html
Don't know if there's been a review of the bike, but I did mine today. Enjoy!
https://smhooligans.blogspot.com/2009...cast-29er.html
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Those Wellgo pedals aren't too bad either, for a platform.
Are the bars really that bad? Seems weird....
Are the bars really that bad? Seems weird....
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I just got mine in last night and put it together real quick for a spin. Unfortunately I flatted the tire. Sucks. I'm actually wondering what size tube to put in there?
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I threw my box away for my spare tube, but it's like a 700c X 48 or something like that. You LBS should be able to help.
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We are also getting some rigid forks with disc tabs in Black and Matt Gray
should be on bikeisland in about 90 days
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I took it out on much more advance trails yesterday with my brother who was riding a fully custom $$$$ DeSalvo Ti frame.
I'm replacing the 18T freewheel with a 20T and upgrading the stem and seatpost (Thomson) and a 1/8" chain.
Climbing the big wheeler was pretty huffy-puffy, and you kinda have to do the math with what the locals ride on 26" and try to match it. My brother and his team members rock 32/18 on these particular trails with their 26" bikes and I was using the 33/18 on the Motobecane... so I had to take breaks on the climbs, especially when your cadence get's screwy getting behind a geared bike when the rider is in full granny gear mode.
The stem I had was a minimal offset freeride stem, and it made things a little funny in the steering department, so the 110mm 31.8 Thompson stem should do me right. I'm a beefy guy and so I'm going with the 1/8" bombproof SS chain.
All in all, I'm taking this thing to the apocalypse. It's a TON of fun, and we were really hauling arse on the downhill sections of the singletracks. Even with the rigid fork, it handled alright.
I'm replacing the 18T freewheel with a 20T and upgrading the stem and seatpost (Thomson) and a 1/8" chain.
Climbing the big wheeler was pretty huffy-puffy, and you kinda have to do the math with what the locals ride on 26" and try to match it. My brother and his team members rock 32/18 on these particular trails with their 26" bikes and I was using the 33/18 on the Motobecane... so I had to take breaks on the climbs, especially when your cadence get's screwy getting behind a geared bike when the rider is in full granny gear mode.
The stem I had was a minimal offset freeride stem, and it made things a little funny in the steering department, so the 110mm 31.8 Thompson stem should do me right. I'm a beefy guy and so I'm going with the 1/8" bombproof SS chain.
All in all, I'm taking this thing to the apocalypse. It's a TON of fun, and we were really hauling arse on the downhill sections of the singletracks. Even with the rigid fork, it handled alright.
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I think I might get one of these. The lack of disc tabs is a little lame, but for 350 bucks I don't really care, and it will see mainly commuter duty. I have some parts to swap on for the handlebars/stem and such, so the cheapness of thos eitems doesn't really bug me.
On the other hand monocogs are disc ready and about 100 bucks more. I dunno.
On the other hand monocogs are disc ready and about 100 bucks more. I dunno.
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I think I might get one of these. The lack of disc tabs is a little lame, but for 350 bucks I don't really care, and it will see mainly commuter duty. I have some parts to swap on for the handlebars/stem and such, so the cheapness of thos eitems doesn't really bug me.
On the other hand monocogs are disc ready and about 100 bucks more. I dunno.
On the other hand monocogs are disc ready and about 100 bucks more. I dunno.
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RE: Outcast 29...size question...help please
getting ready to add the Outcast to my herd...but not sure what size I need. I ride a IronHorse (hardtail) Warrior in a size 19.5" and it's a little snug for me, and a Bianchi road bike in a 59 (great fit). Looking at the size chart for the Outcast, would the 19" work? The standover height seems too tall...I'm 6/2 and my normal pants inseam is 32". I have a longer torso and arms to consider in the mix. Maybe the 17"? It's my first look at a 29" bike and the sizing has me confused. Much appreciate your help.
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getting ready to add the Outcast to my herd...but not sure what size I need. I ride a IronHorse (hardtail) Warrior in a size 19.5" and it's a little snug for me, and a Bianchi road bike in a 59 (great fit). Looking at the size chart for the Outcast, would the 19" work? The standover height seems too tall...I'm 6/2 and my normal pants inseam is 32". I have a longer torso and arms to consider in the mix. Maybe the 17"? It's my first look at a 29" bike and the sizing has me confused. Much appreciate your help.
I raised the seatpost to the maximum height and my pedal stroke is spot on. For strength concerns, I bought a longer seatpost so I don't have to max out the stock one. I'm willing to beet a 19" would fit you better than a 17".