10-08-2016, 08:17 PM
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#3821
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Anyone any experience with this Canadian (Que) company - free shipping on this fatbike:
- was a Kickstarter campaign - not much in the way of reviews online that I can find.
Moose ~$1300: https://moosebicycle.com/en/bicycles...-fat-bike.html
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10-09-2016, 10:32 AM
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#3822
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Franchise Player
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That is a nice looking fatty and it seems decently spaced for that price
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10-09-2016, 12:03 PM
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#3823
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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The components on that Moose are okay as well.
I kinda like the look too.
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10-09-2016, 12:34 PM
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#3824
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I am thinking about buying a camelback Paola fanny pack for winter biking.
Anyone out there use one in the winter? I was wondering if the water in the bladder or tube freezes, although I could buy a tube cozy
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10-09-2016, 01:54 PM
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#3825
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Scoring Winger
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Does that moose have a straight headtube? May have trouble finding parts if you ever wanted to have a suspension fork.
And, IMO, the need for a suspension fork depends on where and at what temps you want to ride. I don't think a rigid fork is enough if you are looking for some winter runs at Moose.
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10-09-2016, 08:19 PM
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#3826
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Northendzone
I was wondering if the water in the bladder or tube freezes, although I could buy a tube cozy
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Camelbacks are crap in the winter. I used one for ski touring twice (with the bite valve and tube insulator), switched to a soft water bottle in the pocket for the rest of the season. Best solution I found was blowing the water back into the bladder, but even then the bite valve freezes. Without a heat source insulation only lasts so long. There was a company out of the US making a 'garage' that you could put a heat pack in. Might be better but seems like a lot of hassle.
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10-10-2016, 10:59 AM
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#3828
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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Originally Posted by cral12
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I like purchasing from a LBS so that's a plus vs internet order.(for me)
If the RSD had hydraulic brakes it would be an easier decision.
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10-10-2016, 02:27 PM
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#3829
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbo
I like purchasing from a LBS so that's a plus vs internet order.(for me)
If the RSD had hydraulic brakes it would be an easier decision.
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Thanks. Missed that, actually.
Hydraulic brakes the way to go on a fat bike, in winter, I take it?
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10-10-2016, 04:01 PM
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#3830
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Debated on this, but put on my studs today. Don't feel like falling on any ice, as it is supposed to be fairly cold tomorrow morning. But I did treat myself to a new rear wheel, and I have a spare front one in the shed, so I can now switch quickly between studded/not. Will be nice to not have to worry that I take my studs off to early. Only issue is the rims are different widths so I'll have to do a quick brake adjust when I switch. Also "winterized" by switching to flat pedals, hot waxed my chain and gave it all a once over. Long cold winter, I am ready for you!
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10-10-2016, 09:38 PM
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#3831
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timbo
I like purchasing from a LBS so that's a plus vs internet order.(for me)
If the RSD had hydraulic brakes it would be an easier decision.
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Aww...The RSD Sheriff II has hydraulic brakes
https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5049-6...iff-II-Bicycle
($2000)
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10-11-2016, 08:03 PM
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#3832
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Near Fish Creek
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Originally Posted by cral12
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That's what I found last year was if I wanted hydraulic the entry point was$2000
I'm sure that one would be happy with mech Disc I have them on my CX bike and they work very good. Not as good as my hydraulic though.
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10-23-2016, 12:21 AM
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#3833
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Scoring Winger
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10-27-2016, 08:50 PM
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#3834
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First Line Centre
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I'm looking at road bikes and am curious what a decent price point would be. I have a mountain bike and downhill bike but have never done any road biking. I'm 250 lbs so I'm wondering what type of frame and wheels would be recommended; I don't know what impacts road cracks, etc have on road bikes. I'm not looking for a high end bike but more along the lines of a lower end as I don't know if I will enjoy road biking like I do mountain biking.
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10-28-2016, 12:46 PM
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#3835
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ugh, last night I was thinking that it would be nice to get out to WBC one more time this year and that if the weather ehld, Saturday would be a nice day......would think that all of the trails will be a sloppy mess with this rain/snow.
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10-28-2016, 01:24 PM
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#3836
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First Line Centre
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Does anyone know what the logic is in not allowing cyclists through the airport tunnel?
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10-28-2016, 01:43 PM
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#3837
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwkayaker
I'm looking at road bikes and am curious what a decent price point would be. I have a mountain bike and downhill bike but have never done any road biking. I'm 250 lbs so I'm wondering what type of frame and wheels would be recommended; I don't know what impacts road cracks, etc have on road bikes. I'm not looking for a high end bike but more along the lines of a lower end as I don't know if I will enjoy road biking like I do mountain biking.
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I wouldn't buy carbon as I think they have weight limits. Look for something used, probably steel.
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10-28-2016, 02:05 PM
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#3838
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ALL ABOARD!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwkayaker
I'm looking at road bikes and am curious what a decent price point would be. I have a mountain bike and downhill bike but have never done any road biking. I'm 250 lbs so I'm wondering what type of frame and wheels would be recommended; I don't know what impacts road cracks, etc have on road bikes. I'm not looking for a high end bike but more along the lines of a lower end as I don't know if I will enjoy road biking like I do mountain biking.
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If you're not sure if you'd like riding a road bike, maybe consider renting one for a weekend and see how you do. $70 to have it for a couple days. See if it's for you. Even the low end road bikes will run you $1000 new so it's a good way to test it out without dropping more on a bike that will collect dust.
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10-29-2016, 12:53 PM
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#3839
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by cral12
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Moose Bicycle have just intro'd new Fat Bike they have at intro price.
- looks like some better specs
- It's a 1x10
- hydraulic brakes
Some components are their own brand, so not sure what that would be like.
Still would prefer to buy from LBS, but looks to be decent value.
Thoughts?
Link: https://moosebicycle.com/en/bicycles...at-bike-2.html
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10-29-2016, 01:14 PM
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#3840
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Scoring Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wwkayaker
I'm looking at road bikes and am curious what a decent price point would be. I have a mountain bike and downhill bike but have never done any road biking. I'm 250 lbs so I'm wondering what type of frame and wheels would be recommended; I don't know what impacts road cracks, etc have on road bikes. I'm not looking for a high end bike but more along the lines of a lower end as I don't know if I will enjoy road biking like I do mountain biking.
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I've got 30lbs on you, I went with a cannonball caad10 about 5-6 years ago and haven't looked back. Lifetime warranty on the frame. It is made of aluminum, but I have ridden carbon and being a big guy, prefer the aluminum for peace of mind.
One piece of advice, you will probably end up having rear wheel problems. I did (continuous breaking spokes)and ended up going to a 32 spoke custom wheel, the wheel alone was around $300, I would see if you can negotiate a customs wheel right from the start and try to get some credit for the wheel on the bike. Most of the road wheels I saw were 20 spokes or less
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