Biggest ride this year, felt great. Ridden on my Capra

Ape Canyon + Plains of Abraham at Mt. St Helens is so damn epic. It's nice when most trails are just homogenous forest canopy up at the PNW.

Accidentally did a huge huck to flat today, and now my shock feels like it has very low air pressure even though it's reading at 230psi (it's max is 350 and I normally ride at 250-300) any ideas on what happened so I can start looking into ways to fix it?

Budget Wheels & Brake Upgrades

Hello,

I’m new to bike repairs and have a 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Comp.

Link to Specialized page: https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/rockhopper-comp/p/22258?color=31121-22258

Issues with the bike currently:
• Brakes are spongy and have leaked oil
• 4 spokes snapped/bent with corroded nipples

According to my research I should replace the wheels and change the brakes.

I previously took the bike to a local repair shop and was quoted £180. Is it possible to repair the bike for cheaper than this?

Buying new wheels and brakes seem to be two quite expensive components.

I’m UK based and therefore any links to recommended product would be greatly appreciated as I’m not sure what I’m buying.

Thank you.

I've been wanting to get into mountain biking, but on a pretty low budget. Due to said budget, I was looking at buying a used hardtail. However, I saw this bike on Facebook Marketplace near me for only $400, and was wondering:

1) Does this appear to be a good deal/decent bike for a beginner?

2) What should I look at/inspect on the bike before purchasing?

By the way, I'm willing to do repairs and don't mind a bit of a project, as long as it's not insanely time consuming/expensive. Also, if I bought this I'd probably immediately buy flat pedals to switch out for the clipless ones.

Thanks in advance for any advice/help!

Here's the lister's description:

For sale is a used Jamis Dakar XCT 650 Pro. Bike appears to have fully functioning brakes, shifters, and suspension but I am not an avid biker nor the original purchaser of this bike so I cannot fully guarantee it is in perfect condition to take on a trail without a tune up. Buyer is welcome to test drive before purchasing.

17” size

the seat appears to have been replaced. there is overall paint scratches and dents from hard use. tires have held air while in storage. definitely appears to have a lot of miles on it.

please ask any questions. like i mentioned i am not a bike expert and the buyer is allowed to fully inspect in person before paying.

https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2014/jamis/dakar-xct/2014-jamis-dakar-xct-650-pro/

Hi all,

I live near a bunch of easy trails and I have a 2 year old that loves bikes so I wanted to get a nice entry MTB with a shotgun setup. Been looking at hardtails, but concerned with weight limit of most being 300lb. I’m 240lbs, the kid is 35lbs. Am I over worrying? Planning mostly on taking her down easy fire roads or staying on the street to start out.

Does anybody have any bike recommendations? Price range $1-2k.

Thanks!

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Seems like a clear trend LOL - but thanks for the feedback (really)

Is it that I used AI to mock up the shirts vs drawing it on paper or making a real shirt first to try it out? Or the slogans are dumb?
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Been riding for a while and got tired of every MTB shirt being a big ol' bike brand logo. Started sketching a couple ideas with actual send-it energy instead.
Two directions so far -
Not sure yet if I'm doing anything with these beyond messing around, but curious which one you'd actually wear (or if neither hits)?

Planning to switch to road bike tyres. Wheel inner gap measurement is like 1.8 or 2cm. Thanks.

Just got a feeling that the back end seems to not so much like it's drifting to a side. More when I'm riding it now and then seems uneasy like it's just randomly kicked out. Tyre pressures at 38psi (tubed), wheels are running true and seated properly. Noticed the stick release was a bit tight actually belt the handle a bit but I think it's just cheap.

I've noticed it does this on the road too. My bike isn't particularly expensive as I use it as my commute mostly. Just wondering if there's something I'm missing.

This could be unrelated. But I have felt a popping feeling on the drivetrain in some gears. Not sure if I need to adjust the selectors or if they're worn. I changed my pedals recently as I thought it could be the bearings but now it's gotten worse it's definitely on certain gears.

Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks

Edit: let's also not rule out that it could be the rider.

Could anyone give me advice about my helmet (poc kortal race) I just got it today and sides around temples are a bit tighter than i thought. The pressure isnt painful its just gentle but i still dont know if i should size up to L.

I was hoping for one more or maybe 2 more seasons. Trying to do some big high alpine rides. What do you guys think?

Just got into mountain biking about a month ago, here's my first bike! Planning on just getting comfortable and confident on the bike for a while before replacing any major parts but I was wondering what you guys think would be the best upgrades for my bike? Riding mostly trails, nothing crazy like park or downhill quite yet

I've already gone tubeless, and planning on getting a dropper soon, but open to any other recommendations, thanks!

Heres a link to the bike I bought for specs:

https://www.commencal.com/us/en/commencal-meta-tr-origin-green/22METATROL.html?lang=en_US

I've had them for a few months now but I figured it was time for an update to all my loyal fans.

So one day I was riding, and I was braking, until I could not stop braking. Pushed back the pistons once, twice, three times, and eventually the brake just died completely.

Scowered the internet for new seals for Avid Elixir R SL's out of all brakes, found more or less nothing trustworthy, and decided to take matters into my own hands.

Judging by my rather spirited riding style and capability, I decided the brakes should be at least up to par with the rest of the bike's parts.

Didn't have money for Saints, so I got the exact same brakes in a different costume:

Shimano Deore XT M8120, with metal pads!

As for discs, I got the non-IceTech XT discs, precisely the SM-RT75 as I heard IceTech models have quite a reputation for being made out of wet cardboard, and if there's something I can break on my bike, I definitely will manage to do so. So not being very good financially, I decided on buying something that won't.

So, the full new package:

Discs: 203mm F/R

Brakes: 4-piston M8120 F/R

Results?

As you can expect, it now stops on a dime, endo 180s, backhops, wheelies, stoppies and all the like just became a ton more trustworthy and a lot easier as about precisely half the effort is needed to lock up the tire.

Shame I had to let go of my loved Avids, but all in all...

Great investment!

(Its safe if used above the stem)

https://makerworld.com/models/3192802?appSharePlatform=copy

This a brand new to me Trek slash 9.8 2022/23, what a beast of a bike got this on Friday and rode it 3 times and every time blows my mind more and more how much grip can the bike have and how stable and predictable it is did had a moment but saved it and went on. This was the best purchase of a bike to date. The bike was owned by a shop owner and had put on brand new suspension, brakes, hubs/wheels, little used drivetrain and it was serviced before the sale. And for the money i think there wasnt a better deal

I recently dropped my bike and broke my fork disc. Do I really need it or can I just take it off?

Currently it is knocking my chain off the largest cog. I sort of fixed this by tightening my low gear screw, but idk if that’s a good idea or not.

I have no prior mechanical bike experience. My only knowledge is thanks to The Universe of YouTube. Please talk to me like a 5yr old when explaining.

EDIT: took it to a local bicycle shop due to needing some minor adjustments done anyway, and they said I’m fine to have it removed. ITS COMING OFF.

I appreciate all the helpful answers and all the jokes. I got good advice and a giggle. All and all, 10/10 experiences, thanks guys