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I bought a Mountain Bike that Cost as much as a Pinball Machine

By EricHadley

3 years ago


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#101 2 years ago

Just reached a thousand miles on my bike since getting it this past spring.

I've since acquired a bunch of Park tools, and have enjoyed tinkering and doing maintenance as much as riding. Kinda similar to the pinball hobby.

#102 2 years ago

Was up at twin lakes this past weekend and rode the Colorado trail. So much fun. Loving this bike!

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#103 2 years ago
Quoted from EricHadley:

Was up at twin lakes this past weekend and rode the Colorado trail. So much fun. Loving this bike!
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Lots of trails up here, my son rode 30 miles of single track for Pedal for the Park last weekend. There are some killer downhills on the CT.
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#104 2 years ago

Here's mine, pricey but worth it!! Love this bike! This is when it was being built.. For those looking to buy a Specialized now, you may want to check your motorcycle dealers... that's where I found mine.

I bought this last year and they've had 2 price increases since... this bike would run about $7K OTD IF you can find one.

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#105 2 years ago

This thread makes me feel bad for riding a Trek 7000 aluminum something like below w/hard fork+tail. I'm also a dozen miles from anything that resembles a hill

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#106 2 years ago

A couple of pics of wildlife on the trails.

Saw a mountain lion at a distance, but too far to zoom clearly.

Also encountered a rattlesnake sunbathing in the center of the path.

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#107 2 years ago
Quoted from Baiter:

This thread makes me feel bad for riding a Trek 7000 aluminum something like below w/hard fork+tail. I'm also a dozen miles from anything that resembles a hill
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If this was a spot what's missing picture; I would say pedals.

#108 2 years ago
Quoted from Khabbi:

Here's mine, pricey but worth it!! Love this bike! This is when it was being built.. For those looking to buy a Specialized now, you may want to check your motorcycle dealers... that's where I found mine.
I bought this last year and they've had 2 price increases since... this bike would run about $7K OTD IF you can find one.
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I have 3 Specialized Levo's....I bought the S works for myself, and Levo comps for the kids....they are great bikes

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#109 2 years ago

Thinkin about ordering this tomorrow. I ride a GT sanction now so I should feel right at home.
Any concerns from the audience on this pick?

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#110 2 years ago

This thread has motivated me to air up my tires and go for a ride.

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#111 2 years ago
Quoted from coasterguy:

3,000 miles ridden last year and I work more than full-time.

I have just surpassed 3,000 miles ridden in just under a year. Your post was kinda the inspiration.

I'm more impressed that you did 3,000 while working more than full time.

The argument others make that you don't get as good of a workout is wrong. My fitness has improved so much that I usually ride entirely unassisted.

I'm getting a solid workout because my bike is heavier. I can keep up with a lot of the weekend warriors on the trail who are on regular bikes.

I'll admit I've been curious how much easier it might feel on a lighter bike, but I like the option of power if I hit the wall, or wind starts to howl miles from base.

Most of my rides lately have been 25+ miles and 1750' altitude gains, all unassisted.

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#112 1 year ago
Quoted from RTS:

I have just surpassed 3,000 miles ridden in just under a year. Your post was kinda the inspiration.
I'm more impressed that you did 3,000 while working more than full time.
The argument others make that you don't get as good of a workout is wrong. My fitness has improved so much that I usually ride entirely unassisted.
I'm getting a solid workout because my bike is heavier. I can keep up with a lot of the weekend warriors on the trail who are on regular bikes.
I'll admit I've been curious how much easier it might feel on a lighter bike, but I like the option of power if I hit the wall, or wind starts to howl miles from base.
Most of my rides lately have been 25+ miles and 1750' altitude gains, all unassisted.
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Awesome! I can't stop riding mine. It's opened up so much more to me. I still ride mostly unassisted or eco. But rocky climbs I'd be hacking on are a blast in trail mode now.

Have to admit when I first saw this thread I thought will power trumps pedal assist and ped assist is for p.....s.
It's nice to be wrong sometimes...haha

Thanks op

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#113 1 year ago

Finally replaced the tires on my SL. They had over 3,800 miles. Didn't really pay attention how worn they were.

Just did a trail ride on the new tires and the added traction was noticeable.

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#114 7 months ago

Tread still good, but starting to show some wear.
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#115 7 months ago
Quoted from tp:

Have to admit when I first saw this thread I thought will power trumps pedal assist and ped assist is for p.....s.

No. You were right the first time.

#116 7 months ago
Quoted from guitarded:

No. You were right the first time.

I did a 35 mile ride yesterday, 2000 ft altitude gain, and did not use the battery at all.

It's an option, if you want to use it. But if you are really fit, you can ride the SL without assist.

You might have a difficult time if you can't handle the added weight. Makes ya wonder who's the pu**y riding that light frame.

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#117 7 months ago
Quoted from RTS:

I did a 35 mile ride yesterday, 2000 ft altitude gain

My daily is a 20 miler with 2k.

Glad you are enjoying it, but riding with that extra weight for no reason is silly and riding with pedal assist isn't cycling.

#118 7 months ago
Quoted from guitarded:

My daily is a 20 miler with 2k.
Glad you are enjoying it, but riding with that extra weight for no reason is silly and riding with pedal assist isn't cycling.

Feeling threatened and judgmental over ebikes is actually silly.

I'm sure you're an awesome rider. Try not to stress and get too uptight again. Remember when you got booted from this thread?

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#119 7 months ago

Make no mistake, even with pedal assist it can still be riding. Although I rarely use any power I have 10 levels of pedal assist. My 1600 watt motor gives about 37 watts of assistance in PA1. Helps a bit but I have 5” fat tires that add a lot of additional rolling resistance. My battery fits in a small saddle bag, 52v 4ah.

I personally like to ride no power, then when I tire or complete my workout I can cruise home and have fun and cool down.

To really enjoy an eBike you have to learn how to regularly shift gears and change pedal assist modes (if you use them a lot) my wife hasn’t learned how to do either, so she drains a battery on most rides (granted i mostly equip small batteries under 8ah for her)

I built all 3 e-bikes I’ve owned. The fat tires are a must and act like a suspension bike on the terrain I ride.

#120 7 months ago

I do also like biking very much, but cannot confirm prices of bikes resemble prices of pins. at least in germany, bikes are half the price of pins...

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#121 7 months ago

I used to love bikes, then right around the time I turned 13 I discovered the internal combustion engine and noticed that bikes don't have them. From that point forward.....

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#122 7 months ago

Bikes on a pinball site??

#123 7 months ago
Quoted from hawkmoon:

Bikes on a pinball site??

yes, talking about bikes is clearly off topic at pinside, but then again, we have very lively threads about people showing off their lawn, or a view from their window, so why not?...

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#124 7 months ago
Quoted from RTS:

Feeling threatened and judgmental over ebikes is actually silly

Not threatened by the lazy and unskilled.

#125 7 months ago
Quoted from guitarded:

Not threatened by the lazy and unskilled.

But you are threatened by people who ride ebikes.

All you could think to say is it's silly. Now it's unskilled.

You are so frustrated over ebikes that you can't help but fill this thread with more nonsense.

Did someone on an ebike hurt your feelings when you were a kid?

#126 7 months ago
Quoted from guitarded:

My daily is a 20 miler with 2k.
Glad you are enjoying it, but riding with that extra weight for no reason is silly and riding with pedal assist isn't cycling.

Quoted from guitarded:

Not threatened by the lazy and unskilled.

I really don't get these comments. You stated riding with extra weight is silly, and you also said riding an ebike is lazy. There are people in here who have posted proof they are riding with extra weight, but often do not use the pedal assist - so they are far from lazy.

Riding a heavy old clunker of a bike (or a new bike with battery/motor) is something i've always pondered.....many (i'd suggest most) people ride for exercise/fitness - so doesn't it make sense to ride a heavier bike? Get more exercise, muscle building and fitness? I think too many 'bike people' get over obsessed with dropping 5 grams of weight here and there, rather than just get out and go for a fang around on thier favourite track.

I suppose there are plenty of parallels with some pinball collectors - some people refuse to play a machine that is not in pristine condition, or get concerned about a tiny blemish, or whinge that a machine in a pinball comp isn't right because the left flipper is a tad weaker than the right. Just chill out and enjoy playing pinball!

Back to bikes, for the record, i did get a lighter bike, since it was a screaming bargain - i appreciate the lighter bike, cause i'm nowhere near as fit as i used to be and don't have the time with a young family to commit to regular rides. But i sometimes throw a few extra waterbottles in a backpack to push me a bit with some extra weight.

I've also got a 13 yr old son who love mountain biking, and can't keep up iwth him going up or down anymore - maybe an e-bike is the only way i can as i continue to age haha.

#127 7 months ago
Quoted from robm:

- so doesn't it make sense to ride a heavier bike?

Only if you live in a Downhill World or are planning runs with big hits.

There's a fine balance on bike weight. Too much and it handles like crap, too little and you are blowing money on fractional gains that you can get elsewhere.

You want more weight? Do what you do with water and load up your pack.

But a heavier bike rarely means a better ride.

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#128 7 months ago
Quoted from RTS:

But you are threatened by people who ride ebikes.

Yes. Fat cucks on the trail really scare me.

Go enjoy your moped.

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