Quick pushbike question

[Ben M]

The heavier they are the worse they are as a rule.

if it's full suspension for that money it's crap.

There are two types of disc brakes, hydraulic and cable.
the lower-cost type of disc brakes (cable) are no better than decent "V" brakes, but they do charge you more for them (pmgz disc brakes dey iz well good!)

only advivce i can think of that isn't obvious really

 

[bakes0310]

Wow, looks a nice bike

Has it got Disc brakes?
Jus dearching online some do, some dont

yes its got disc brakes

 

[badbob]

Why on earth did you buy a MTB??
Low gearing, too upright position, front suspension, knobbly tyres, disc brakes

Having fun puffing along at 10mph.

Personally I would go back and get a refund, as the sales rep just sold you a bike that's not best suited for your riding.

 

[bakes0310]

Why on earth did you buy a MTB??
Low gearing, too upright position, front suspension, knobbly tyres, disc brakes

Having fun puffing along at 10mph.

I dont know how unfit you are

I cycled home and i went really fast without much effort

 

[Megahurtz400]

the lower-cost type of disc brakes (cable) are no better than decent "V" brakes, but they do charge you more for them

This is untrue, ive been on V brakes, then swapped to discs and found them 1000000% better when wet or muddy.

Ive also attempted to ride a bike with V brakes after changing to mechanical discs (Cable) and had to stop to see if something was wrong with them as they just felt so powerless.

 

[badbob]

I cycled home and i went really fast without much effort

You'll go faster with less wind and tyre drag on a bike designed for it's use. I've had MTB's and really no comparison between the two. Ride the MTB and it's hard work keeping up a good speed.

On the road bike I can go double the speed with less effort.

Personally I'd just use the Terrago for rides in the countryside, and buy another bike for riding to work.

 

[p4radox]

Giants Terrago £425.

Awesome bike, but probably better suited to XC than road use...

Which model? I got the Spring 2007 version for the bargain price of £350 6 months ago.

 

[bakes0310]

Awesome bike, but probably better suited to XC than road use...

Which model? I got the Spring 2007 version for the bargain price of £350 6 months ago.

winter model 2007

 

[Ben M]

This is untrue, ive been on V brakes, then swapped to discs and found them 1000000% better when wet or muddy.

Ive also attempted to ride a bike with V brakes after changing to mechanical discs (Cable) and had to stop to see if something was wrong with them as they just felt so powerless.

okay sorry, low end disc brakes, forgot to specify that.

 

[bakes0310]

I cant wait to get up in the morning, to ride to work. Im gonna ride around the carpark for a half hour

I know so far ive only cycled for about 15 minutes so far on it but my impressions so far.Its also got switches on the front suspension to turn them on or off, or how bouncy you want them. Its a really smooth ride and with little effort i was riding nice and fast. The only negative i got is the handle bars seem a little short but its no problem really, im just comparing it to my last bike.
10/10

 

[Glaucus]

So you went to get a bike for commuting and you ended up with a MTB. why do so many people do that.

Go get some slick tyres and a different handle bar and stem. All the suspension does is waste energy when riding on road. You should have got a hybrid.

 

[bakes0310]

So you went to get a bike for commuting and you ended up with a MTB. why do so many people do that.

Go get some slick tyres and a different handle bar and stem. All the suspension does is waste energy when riding on road. You should have got a hybrid.

Whats a hybrid?

I couldnt be more happier with my bike ( coming from someone whos been on it for 15mins ) What bike you got matey.

 

[Glaucus]

Whats a hybrid?

I couldnt be more happier with my bike ( coming from someone whos been on it for 15mins ) What bike you got matey.

A hybrid Is a mountain bike frame, but with high gearing and slick tyres and a different handle bar and stem.

You might be happy with it and you should be it's a good bike. But it's not really good for what you want it for.

I have no bike at the moment. Used to have A kona lava Dome heavily modded for Xc and some down hilling. Until it got stolen and then I never replaced it (no insurance)

 

[badbob]

why do so many people do that.

Because MTB's with suspension are "cool" If I can ride a road bike with no suspension with skinny tyres other people can. You don't want or need suspension, in fact when mate rode with me really struggling- the front suspension was on the softest setting. Set it to lock out and his pace went up, without trying so hard...so the point of front suspension is what exactly?

It's like buying a SUV, driving on road and never considering a roadster car...oh wait.

You may think you made a good choice, but I'm afraid you haven't. The gearing is far too low, unless you live in the moutains. First thing I would do to that MTB is replace front forks with solid, replace tyres with slicks, and use a longer head tube to have a lower riding position.

 

[Raikiri]

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/id38391.html

So that bike, but an older version for £425? :/

I know nothing about them so I am probably wrong

 

[danza]

Used to have A kona lava Dome heavily modded for Xc and some down hilling. Until it got stolen and then I never replaced it (no insurance)

I have a 2002 Lava Dome sitting in the garage! What year was yours? Mine has a few mods (Manitou Skareb Platinum forks, decent headset/seatpost/bars (can't remeber what they are now!)). Unfortunately it gets left in the garage in the winter and used mainly for commuting in the summer. I really must use it more for it's intended purpose this year.

 

[Ironic Namesake]

My bike is bloody heavy , but it has a battery and a motor, which makes the ride to work quite a lot easier

 

[Glaucus]

I have a 2002 Lava Dome sitting in the garage! What year was yours? Mine has a few mods (Manitou Skareb Platinum forks, decent headset/seatpost/bars (can't remeber what they are now!)). Unfortunately it gets left in the garage in the winter and used mainly for commuting in the summer. I really must use it more for it's intended purpose this year.

Mine would off been 1996/7ish. Bright green if that ties it to a year. got stolen 2002. was it really that long ago..Mamoth DH rims, race face crank and front gears. Some uprated brakes can't remember what. XT rear casset/derailure. Dh handlebars.

 

[danza]

Mine would off been 1996/7ish. Bright green if that ties it to a year. got stolen 2002. was it really that long ago..Mamoth DH rims, race face crank and front gears. Some uprated brakes can't remember what. XT rear casset/derailure. Dh handlebars.

Sounds like it was a sweet bike. Older Kona bikes seem to hold their value well, too.

I must treat mine to a few bits this year. The wheel rims will probably collapse they're becoming so worn!

 

[Angilion]

Its used for work and getting around town. With my last bike i could peddle at a reasonable pace and i would just go really fast is that due to having high gears. My mates bike goes really fast without as much effort as i put into peddling, so would like to know how to have a bike that goes that fast with ease.

Attach an engine to it.

If you are the engine, a bike is not going to go really fast with ease unless you're descending.

The effect of the bike itself is mainly about weight, rolling resistance and being correctly configured for you (in terms of distance from saddle to pedals, saddle to handlebars, etc).

It isn't really about gearing, unless you're cycling out of the normal range. An off-the-shelf bike will have an adequate range of gears for normal use.