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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

09-01-23, 04:10 PM

Replies: 9

1974 Motobecane Grand Record 23"

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Posted By plipperpete

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-01-23, 04:09 PM

Replies: 9

Rotor looks funny after first ride

Views: 791

Posted By plipperpete

Being completely honest with you, if it brakes...

Being completely honest with you, if it brakes well, is quiet, and doesn't leave a little crescent shape of unworn brake pad at the top, I would leave it as is. They may have gotten wet or have a...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-01-23, 04:06 PM

Replies: 9

Grease for carbon steerer tube?

Views: 1,068

Posted By plipperpete

Park poly lube is rated for carbon if you look...

Park poly lube is rated for carbon if you look closely on the can or tube. They do not make a carbon specific grease for this reason. So is finish line premium lithium grease if you are looking for...

Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.

09-01-23, 04:00 PM

Replies: 9

1974 Motobecane Grand Record 23"

Views: 714

Posted By plipperpete

1974 Motobecane Grand Record 23"

Hi all,

I am asking for a friend, who purchased this bike new in 1974 but now is looking to sell. I have not found any comps on cragslist or ebay, so am not sure what it's worth. I believe it is a...

Forum: Introductions

01-23-21, 11:02 AM

Replies: 2

Hello from Sacramento

Views: 275

Posted By plipperpete

Hello from Sacramento

Hi all,

My name is Nick and I am glad to join you all. I have been riding mountain bikes for the past 9 years and am now getting into the more leisurely side of riding and appreciate the...

Forum: Introductions

01-23-21, 10:59 AM

Replies: 5

Greetings from NorCal

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Posted By plipperpete

Hello! Good to see another person in Northern...

Hello! Good to see another person in Northern California. Glad you’re enjoying riding.

Forum: Mountain Biking

06-11-20, 03:06 PM

Replies: 17

MTB Recommendations

Views: 2,276

Posted By plipperpete

Check out the Soma Juice and Riff. I believe Soma...

Check out the Soma Juice and Riff. I believe Soma still sells a Tange Prestige rigid fork for both of those bikes. They are modern, but generally tend towards more old school geometry. Generally,...

Forum: Mountain Biking

06-11-20, 03:00 PM

Replies: 14

Trail Etiquette

Views: 2,565

Posted By plipperpete

Generally there's no reason to not ride...

Generally there's no reason to not ride backwards, unless it's a designated one way trail. I wouldn't worry too much about etiquette as long as you aren't doing anything dumb like sitting in the...

Forum: Mountain Biking

06-11-20, 02:59 PM

Replies: 10

2.3 to 2.5 Maxxis Minions

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Posted By plipperpete

I would go up in size or even try the new Assegai...

I would go up in size or even try the new Assegai 2.5 if I were you. Just make sure that you aren't putting a 2.5 tire on a 21mm internal rim - too much squirm and you are better off with the 2.3....

Forum: Mountain Biking

06-11-20, 02:57 PM

Replies: 10

1998 Specialized Stumpjumper m2 fork?

Views: 3,727

Posted By plipperpete

Carver 440 if you can find one.

Carver 440 if you can find one.

Forum: Mountain Biking

06-11-20, 02:51 PM

Replies: 20

1998 Stumpjumper - Love It or List It?

Views: 4,878

Posted By plipperpete

Cool bike. If there's any doubt, I would keep it...

Cool bike. If there's any doubt, I would keep it and start test riding new bikes. Kind of difficult at the moment, but test rides should resume sometime soon. See if your local shops are open to...

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