Used bike buying help
08-04-14, 01:34 PM
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alright i agree, but the temperature over here can get pretty bad, like right now its 97 in the shade, i thing cycling shoes would be kinda sweaty. can anybody recommend some decent platform pedals until i save up enough to get bike shoes?
08-04-14, 02:10 PM
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Plenty more like it on Amazon. You may also want to stop by your local bike shop and see if they have any old platform pedals laying around. You may get a pair for free. You'll need to buy some spare tubes, tire levers, and some other odds and ends before you go venturing too far from home anyway.
08-04-14, 02:16 PM
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You may get a pair for free. You'll need to buy some spare tubes, tire levers, and some other odds and ends before you go venturing too far from home anyway.
08-04-14, 02:45 PM
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Erm, what is your expectation regarding a fitting? If you request a "pro" fitting from a shop, you may be looking at $100 or more. Given that you already bought the bike, I'd suggest searching online for some simple fit tips for adjusting your saddle and then just riding it. You'll know pretty quickly if you need major changes to the stem length or handlebars. There's plenty of adjusting you can do on your own with a set of metric allen keys. Some experimentation will definitely be needed to find the most comfortable position.
08-04-14, 08:56 PM
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well, i cant go wrong with FREE can i? I have to get replacement tubes and a presta schrader adapter anyway.
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If you swap the pedals yourself, keep in mind the pedal on the left side of the bike (non-drive side or "nds") is a left hand thread, meaning you turn it clockwise to remove, and counter-clockwise to tighten. When installing a pedal, put a dab of grease around the threads, and thread it as far by hand as possible. Sometimes people screw up the crank threads by getting it started by hand a bit crooked, then going crazy cranking down with a wrench until they have stripped the threads. Then they go to the mechanics forum here asking how to fix a crank.
Get used to riding, traffic, safety etc, then after a bit decide if you want to invest in clipless. If your feet are still growing, and you're not doing serious riding or racing, then don't rush into expensive shoes.
Get used to riding, traffic, safety etc, then after a bit decide if you want to invest in clipless. If your feet are still growing, and you're not doing serious riding or racing, then don't rush into expensive shoes.
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do either of these bikes look any good ? 1980 Raleigh Reliant Vintage Road Bike 1970's Mizutani Super Seraph Racing Bike
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