numerous problems...maybe normal?
04-21-06, 02:20 PM
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numerous problems...maybe normal?
yesterday my chain fell off when i went over a big hump, back tire didnt even come off the ground. today it fell off when i went off a curb, back tire didnt even come off the ground...what the heck is going on here? my front end feels like junk, it soaks up pretty decent size bumps good, but if u pull it up to get over a bigger obstacle or come down off of something like a curb it makes a a clanking noise when the wheel leaves and returns to the ground. anyone? i noticed it feels like theres alot of excess friction...idk that could be because of the knobby tires on the road or the hubs or something else, i have no idea. i might just be being over-criticial of it all, i tend to do that with things i buy, but can anyone help me out?
04-21-06, 02:36 PM
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bring it to a bike shop and have them figure it out.
your post is too vague.
could be the b tensioner, the headset, the wheels, the crank, the chain, rings, cogs, tires, rim, spokes, pedals, derailleur, brakes, fork, bb. or teh paint.
your post is too vague.
could be the b tensioner, the headset, the wheels, the crank, the chain, rings, cogs, tires, rim, spokes, pedals, derailleur, brakes, fork, bb. or teh paint.
04-21-06, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by edzo
bring it to a bike shop and have them figure it out.
your post is too vague.
could be the b tensioner, the headset, the wheels, the crank, the chain, rings, cogs, tires, rim, spokes, pedals, derailleur, brakes, fork, bb. or teh paint.
your post is too vague.
could be the b tensioner, the headset, the wheels, the crank, the chain, rings, cogs, tires, rim, spokes, pedals, derailleur, brakes, fork, bb. or teh paint.
... definately the damn paint. but no you are probably right i figured its a hands on thing not an internet question
04-21-06, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by edzo
bring it to a bike shop and have them figure it out.
your post is too vague.
could be the b tensioner, the headset, the wheels, the crank, the chain, rings, cogs, tires, rim, spokes, pedals, derailleur, brakes, fork, bb. or teh paint.
your post is too vague.
could be the b tensioner, the headset, the wheels, the crank, the chain, rings, cogs, tires, rim, spokes, pedals, derailleur, brakes, fork, bb. or teh paint.
You forgot the saddle. I say it's the saddle.
I'm sorry. That was mean. Been hanging around the "night pictures" thread too much.
04-21-06, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind
You forgot the saddle. I say it's the saddle.
I'm sorry. That was mean. Been hanging around the "night pictures" thread too much.
I'm sorry. That was mean. Been hanging around the "night pictures" thread too much.
04-21-06, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason222
It's probably quality of components. 
04-21-06, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
yeah, damn me. should have definately spent the $1500 that i dont have.
04-21-06, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason222
No one pulls $1500 out of their arse, they save for it.
04-21-06, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason222
No one pulls $1500 out of their arse, they save for it.
Well matter of perspective. I definately have savings, but I don't save for anything in particular. If I have to I have it to pull out of my arse
04-21-06, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason222
No one pulls $1500 out of their arse, they save for it.
04-21-06, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
I'm pretty sure I don't need a lecture on how to save money, and I'm pretty sure you have no idea my financial situation or anything about me for that matter. I dont think you have to make smart ass remarks about my bike not having top components. All I wanted was my question answered man.
My point was that it's redundant to go on forums and ask "Why is my bike not working?" when you paid scratch for it. You get what you pay for. It's basically the level up from a Department store bike.
04-21-06, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Well matter of perspective. I definately have savings, but I don't save for anything in particular. If I have to I have it to pull out of my arse
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04-21-06, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Jason222
Well, lets get angry.
My point was that it's redundant to go on forums and ask "Why is my bike not working?" when you paid scratch for it. You get what you pay for. It's basically the level up from a Department store bike.
My point was that it's redundant to go on forums and ask "Why is my bike not working?" when you paid scratch for it. You get what you pay for. It's basically the level up from a Department store bike.
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
im pretty sure i dont need a lecture on how to save money, and im pretty sure you have no idea my financial situation or anything about me for that matter. i dont think you have to make smart ass remarks about my bike not having top components. alli wanted was my question answered man.
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
dude i am not rying to start any **** here, im not about to e-fight. the idea of the bike was to buy something cheap cause i dont work at school. no need to cut up on it
When I decided I wanted my bruiser, it was 899.99. I saved for 8 months prior to get it. Sold jewlery too.
Then, I got a job last fall at Home hardware(I'm a student. I work after school and weekends). They pay 6.75 an hour(canadian), and that's not too great. I saved and put almost all the new parts that you see on my bike through working. For Christmas I got my cranks from grand parents and mom.
04-21-06, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
It's OK,he thinks he knows everything about everything.
04-21-06, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
are you serious? all i did was ask a damn question, theres no need for me to get bashed because my ride isnt worth as much as some people, im not the only person to start out on a entry level bike.
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
are you serious? all i did was ask a damn question, theres no need for me to get bashed because my ride isnt worth as much as some people, im not the only person to start out on a entry level bike.
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Originally Posted by mtnbiker66
Settle down there tiger.You ask a well thought out question. That was in reply to the response you got.Ol'222 likes to speak of things he knows not of.
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Originally Posted by Jason222
Settle down there tiger.You ask a well thought out question. That was in reply to the response you got.Ol'222 likes to speak of things he knows not of.
2nd, where was I speaking of something I knew not of?
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Originally Posted by PSUfan09
my bad, no harm intended i just dont like gettin knocked on
The best thing for you to have done, before rushing to the forums, CHECK the bike out, tighten things, and maybe figure it out. We can't physically go over to your bike and take a look to see what's wrong.
edzo said it best:
Originally Posted by edzo
bring it to a bike shop and have them figure it out.
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tough room eh?