Another "What don't you like about my bike" thread, anybody?
03-28-13, 08:13 PM
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I just received this 2009 GT Gutterball this morning (new old stock). I got a pretty good deal on it and its a size L.
I'm 5'10 and the stand over clearance seems ok - I have about 1/2 inch or so between my boys and the top tube.
I took it out for a quick spin after I assembled and checked everything. I could probably raise the seat up a little bit - not much though. The reach is not as far as my road bike, but it doesn't feel cramped. I could alwyas get a longer stem I suppose.
I know I do not have have any foot retention yet - I have Hold Fast pedal straps on order to fit the platform pedals I put on.
So what don't you like? I was thinking I should get a chrome seat post and stem
I'm 5'10 and the stand over clearance seems ok - I have about 1/2 inch or so between my boys and the top tube.
I took it out for a quick spin after I assembled and checked everything. I could probably raise the seat up a little bit - not much though. The reach is not as far as my road bike, but it doesn't feel cramped. I could alwyas get a longer stem I suppose.
I know I do not have have any foot retention yet - I have Hold Fast pedal straps on order to fit the platform pedals I put on.
So what don't you like? I was thinking I should get a chrome seat post and stem
Let me know what you think and please give me any ideas you may have.
PS: I know the Gutterball is not the GTB, nor a track bike - I don't do track anyways and I got a hell of a deal on it! Plus I love it.
Aaaannnnd i'm not ready to lose the brakes yet .......
03-28-13, 08:26 PM
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The same stem, but in silver, would finish the bike for good.
Looks great.
Looks great.
03-28-13, 10:59 PM
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03-28-13, 11:38 PM
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She looks like a sweet ride. No need to remove the brakes. If you love riding that bike, you'll start going further which means there'll be times when you're tired or coming down steep hills, that's when brakes are very nice. You can still develop your brakeless techniques with the brakes on the bike.
03-29-13, 01:49 AM
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Looks nice, spoiledone! yeah, a silver Thomson woulda been great, but hey what the hell.
03-29-13, 02:00 AM
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03-29-13, 08:14 AM
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i'm kind of over this sentiment. my winter/bad weather bike is set at 42x17. most of the time, i have clipless pedals on there. when i'm lazy, i ride it with normal sneakers. if you know how to ride a fixed gear, you'll be fine.
03-29-13, 05:11 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Seriously. Have you even ridden it yet?
03-29-13, 05:17 PM
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That's a really nice build.
03-29-13, 05:17 PM
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03-29-13, 05:27 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
How do you know you're going to like bullhorns if you've barely ridden the damn thing as it sits now? Stop buying new **** for it until you figure out if you even like it.
BTW - ThickSlicks kinda suck.
BTW - ThickSlicks kinda suck.
03-29-13, 05:29 PM
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03-29-13, 05:32 PM
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03-29-13, 06:01 PM
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Just needs new bars and 29 more spokes on the front wheel.
...Does that wheel even have a braking surface?
...Does that wheel even have a braking surface?
03-29-13, 06:27 PM
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The saddle to bar drop ain't that bad with the slammed seatpost and all. Speaking of slammed seatposts, I don't like them, but hey it's a pursuit bike so it almost makes it ok. That bike is still salvageable; get some non-cheapo bars, saddle, pedal setup and tires. That front wheel is awful (so tarck with the setup), but I'd probably be tempted to use it if I already had one too. Fork looks out of place initially but I do see it matches the logos. It's not as bad as people make it seem, but people here do have a tendency to put down builds that look like they're trying too hard, and this is just about there.
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03-29-13, 06:45 PM
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The saddle to bar drop ain't that bad with the slammed seatpost and all. Speaking of slammed seatposts, I don't like them, but hey it's a pursuit bike so it almost makes it ok. That bike is still salvageable; get some non-cheapo bars, saddle, pedal setup and tires. That front wheel is awful (so tarck with the setup), but I'd probably be tempted to use it if I already had one too. Fork looks out of place initially but I do see it matches the logos. It's not as bad as people make it seem, but people here do have a tendency to put down builds that look like they're trying too hard, and this is just about there.
03-29-13, 06:53 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
