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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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you guys are too awesome, i really appreciate all the help!

i just read about a mountain/road bike hybrid on bikeforums.net.. any experience with that? pretty much a mountain bike with a rigid fork, 1.5 slicks, and a road bike stem. since my bike will be primarily used for transport and occasional rides, would you recommend this for a noob?

if i ask nicely my father inlaw might give me his mountain bike for free lol
 
Old Jun 18, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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that's what i'm hoping i can get into! there's a group of riders in the valley that do weekly rides from porter ranch to north hollywood. some even do the entire ride on single speed or fixies

i'll start with something cheap. if i like it then i'll upgrade, if not then at least i've got a bike for emergency 7eleven slurpee runs haha.

i just joined up with bikeforums.net... i'm learning tons of stuff by surfing through their threads.
Ok, I talk to my teammate yesterday during our ride and he already sold the bike. and people were out bidding each other to get the bike.... LoL

I do have extra frame and it 52cm but it full carbon frame and it kind of out of your budget, but unless want it LMK. I will keep my eyes open for a bike for you and if you plan to upgrade, I have parts laying around my garage.

I'm that that forum too! hahaha
 
Old Jun 18, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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thanks peter! i might get my father-inlaw's bike for free. i may need a new stem, handlebars (preferably road bars or bullhorns), and brake handles. if you know anyone selling a set for cheap i'm interested!

PS: i already checked craigslist and can only find BMX parts -__-
 

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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by GD3_Wagoon
thanks peter! i might get my father-inlaw's bike for free. i may need a new stem, handlebars (preferably road bars or bullhorns), and brake handles. if you know anyone selling a set for cheap i'm interested!

PS: i already checked craigslist and can only find BMX parts -__-
it a mountain bike right? is it a hardtail bike? or a full suspension... I could totally help..I just need few info from you... just give me call and we get you set and on the road.
 
Old Jun 18, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by azncarbos
it a mountain bike right? is it a hardtail bike? or a full suspension... I could totally help..I just need few info from you... just give me call and we get you set and on the road.
it has a rigid fork, no dampers. i'm texting you right now
 
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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I GOT MY BIKE!
it's a Raleigh mountain bike frame with horizontal drop outs. fixie/single speed project starts after I've finished moving, I can't wait! placing an order for a flip flop rear hub this Monday
 
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