New bike: '04 Jamis Dakar Sport!
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New bike: '04 Jamis Dakar Sport!
Just wanted to share my new acquisition with everyone...
After much research, deliberation and riding 15 or so bikes, I settled on the 21" '04 Jamis Dakar Sport. It just felt right. The Fox Vanilla coil over in the rear is dialed in so I've got minimal bob (surprising for my size - 6'4", 240lbs) and still gives great support on the rough stuff. The Manitou Black front fork is fantastic, too.
Oh yeah, it was only $900 on sale and has a 90-day price guarantee.
I'm happy with the overall spec, though the handlebars are in no way intended for big guys and will be upgraded soon. Deore shifters/derailleurs ain't great either, but for now, they're fine.
The guy at the LBS also said I might want to upgrade the wheels on there to some RhynoLites - any other suggestions for wheels or other components?
Pics to come soon!
After much research, deliberation and riding 15 or so bikes, I settled on the 21" '04 Jamis Dakar Sport. It just felt right. The Fox Vanilla coil over in the rear is dialed in so I've got minimal bob (surprising for my size - 6'4", 240lbs) and still gives great support on the rough stuff. The Manitou Black front fork is fantastic, too.
Oh yeah, it was only $900 on sale and has a 90-day price guarantee.
I'm happy with the overall spec, though the handlebars are in no way intended for big guys and will be upgraded soon. Deore shifters/derailleurs ain't great either, but for now, they're fine.
The guy at the LBS also said I might want to upgrade the wheels on there to some RhynoLites - any other suggestions for wheels or other components?
Pics to come soon!
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At 240 lbs, consider swapping out the springs for the rear shock and the fork. Stock spring rates are usually "mediums" you (and I) need "X-Tra FIRM".
Then your shock and your fork will really be "dialed-in".
Upgrading to Ryhno Lites is a good suggestion. Ride the ones you've got until they die.
Also, did you know that your bike has been voted one of the "Best Buys" in one of the magazines (MBA I think!)
You dun good!
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Then your shock and your fork will really be "dialed-in".
Upgrading to Ryhno Lites is a good suggestion. Ride the ones you've got until they die.
Also, did you know that your bike has been voted one of the "Best Buys" in one of the magazines (MBA I think!)
You dun good!
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Yeah, I saw it listed in MBA's top 10 list a couple months back I think but the feel of it is what sold me - it's one of those tough to quantify things.
I'll keep an eye on the springs - so even on a larger frame such as my 21" they'd be the stock "medium"?
I'll keep an eye on the springs - so even on a larger frame such as my 21" they'd be the stock "medium"?
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Yeah usually. Most comanies consider the average cyclist is only 165 lbs, regardless of height.
I'd check with the shop where you bought the bike and see if they can order some different springs for you. Figure the fork springs will be about $40. and the rear spring about $50. Sounds like a lot of cha-ching to spend on a brand new bike, but at your weight, the way the bike rides will make it worth every penny!
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I'd check with the shop where you bought the bike and see if they can order some different springs for you. Figure the fork springs will be about $40. and the rear spring about $50. Sounds like a lot of cha-ching to spend on a brand new bike, but at your weight, the way the bike rides will make it worth every penny!
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Thanks for the info - you're informative, as always, a2psyklnut.
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Glad to help, plus us Clydesdales need to stick together!!!!
Did you hear that?
Ummm, a pizza slice and a New Castle was calling my name. (Wondering why I'm still a Clydesdale.....hmmm?)
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Did you hear that?
Ummm, a pizza slice and a New Castle was calling my name. (Wondering why I'm still a Clydesdale.....hmmm?)
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I'll bring some on Sunday if you show!!!!
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
Nice you've got the self righting one I see.
The platforms I threw on there make it easy to prop it on the curb like that - I'm not sure if the clipless it came with would have worked as well. Speaking of which...
What shoes would folks recommend for a clyde/clip newbie? I'll be getting them in a week or two...and falling down a lot, too.
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Originally Posted by Rower_CPU
Of course. Only the best...
The platforms I threw on there make it easy to prop it on the curb like that - I'm not sure if the clipless it came with would have worked as well. Speaking of which...
What shoes would folks recommend for a clyde/clip newbie? I'll be getting them in a week or two...and falling down a lot, too.
The platforms I threw on there make it easy to prop it on the curb like that - I'm not sure if the clipless it came with would have worked as well. Speaking of which...
What shoes would folks recommend for a clyde/clip newbie? I'll be getting them in a week or two...and falling down a lot, too.
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Well, I'm going to give the pedals it came with a shot - Wellgo WPD-823. We'll see how it goes...
I was just more curious if folks had recommendations on shoes that held up well under big guys and aren't too expensive for a noob to jump into.
I was just more curious if folks had recommendations on shoes that held up well under big guys and aren't too expensive for a noob to jump into.
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Originally Posted by Rower_CPU
Well, I'm going to give the pedals it came with a shot - Wellgo WPD-823. We'll see how it goes...
I was just more curious if folks had recommendations on shoes that held up well under big guys and aren't too expensive for a noob to jump into.
I was just more curious if folks had recommendations on shoes that held up well under big guys and aren't too expensive for a noob to jump into.
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Answers are very good as Raiyn mentioned. Also check out Specialized shoes. They're well made for the money and if you go to their website, they are usually clearancing (sp?) out their older models.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
As long as the weather holds out I'm going.
Sunday in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Gonna be HOT and HUMID!!!!!!
You can test ride my new Enduro SX!
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
I've got 4 LaBatt's in the fridge with your name on them. I had 6.... but...... well, you know!
Sunday in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Gonna be HOT and HUMID!!!!!!
You can test ride my new Enduro SX!
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Sunday in the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Gonna be HOT and HUMID!!!!!!
You can test ride my new Enduro SX!
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Dude, I'm bumming about the loss tonight. So close, yet so far away! They'd better step it up Sat. night.
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Dude, I'm bumming about the loss tonight. So close, yet so far away! They'd better step it up Sat. night.
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I believe they can do it. I believe just as I did when I asked about playoff considerations when I bought my first set of season tickets 3 seasons ago and the representative gave us a funny look. Winners or not they are my team and I'll back them to the end just as I did whenever they were a sub .500 team
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Me, I'm more of a fair weathered fan, but I am enjoying the games. Maybe I'm just more receptive to actually sitting down and watching them for once.
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Me, I'm more of a fair weathered fan, but I am enjoying the games. Maybe I'm just more receptive to actually sitting down and watching them for once.
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I wonder if we can get Rower down to hit some of the local trails?