Mountain Bike Pedals http://mountainbikepedals.org Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:05:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 My Mountain Bike Is Broken? http://mountainbikepedals.org/my-mountain-bike-is-broken/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/my-mountain-bike-is-broken/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:05:43 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/my-mountain-bike-is-broken/ It feels like the pedals are at an angle and as though they are winding off (even though they arent). Does any one know what is wrong with it? I know myquestion is a bit vague its the only way i can think of explaining it. Its quite old hasnt been ridden in years
Thanks

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i was just wondering what a good website to buy bike frames, pedals, chains, all that good stuff.

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/i-am-building-my-own-bike-help-me/feed/ 6 What Do You Think Of This Hardtail Mountain Bike? http://mountainbikepedals.org/what-do-you-think-of-this-hardtail-mountain-bike/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/what-do-you-think-of-this-hardtail-mountain-bike/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:09:57 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/what-do-you-think-of-this-hardtail-mountain-bike/ I just bought it today at my local bike shop for $419 canadian. I added a bike stand which it didn't have for $7. It totalled $449 with tax.
It's a Trek Series 3 3500 with 18" frame and 26" x 2.00 wheels
I'm not a hardcore biker. I just ride around the neighborhood and love to go do forest trails. Basically some light offroad.
Here's the specs:
Frame - Trek Alpha White Series aluminum
Fork - SR SunTour M-2025 coil, 63mm-travel
Rims/Wheels - Bontrager 550
Hubs - Aluminum FM31
Spokes - 14g stainless-steel
Tires - Bontrager LT-3, 26 x 2.0
Crankset - Shimano
Chainwheel - 48/38/28
Front Derailleur - Shimano
Rear Derailleur - Shimano
Rear Cogs - Shimano 7-speed: 13-34
Shifters - Shimano EF50 EZ-Fire
Handlebars - Bontrager steel
Tape/Grips - Bontrager SSR
Stem - Bontrager aluminum
Brake Levers - Shimano EF50
Brakes - Tektro linear-pull
Pedals - Wellgo nylon platform
Saddle - Bontrager SSR
Seat Post - Bontrager SSR
site is http://internationalbike.com/itemdetails…
What do you think of this bike?
Thanks

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/what-do-you-think-of-this-hardtail-mountain-bike/feed/ 4 Kona Stab Mountain Bike Assembly…? http://mountainbikepedals.org/kona-stab-mountain-bike-assembly/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/kona-stab-mountain-bike-assembly/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:09:46 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/kona-stab-mountain-bike-assembly/ I am assembling myself a bike.
So far I have a Kona Stab frame (2005 Model) and X2 26" 2.5 DH tires... and.. a good condition Trek 4000 (1999 Model)
Can I move all the components (Pedals, crank, derailleur etc) from the Trek to my Kona? How do I know if the components are compatible?
I'd also want disc brakes, must i then get new wheel (spokes, hub, rim etc)? Does this affect which kind of a fork i can get?
And can I just use the same handlebars/headset?
Please help me!

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/kona-stab-mountain-bike-assembly/feed/ 1 How Much Do These Mountain Bike Components Cost? http://mountainbikepedals.org/how-much-do-these-mountain-bike-components-cost/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/how-much-do-these-mountain-bike-components-cost/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:10:57 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/how-much-do-these-mountain-bike-components-cost/ Fork:
RST Gila Pro - 110mm Travel
Rear Shock:
Vector 290 Coil
Shifters:
Shimano Alivio Rapidfire (SL-M410)
Front Derailleur:
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur:
Shimano Deore (RD-M531-SGS)
Crankset:
FSA DynaDrive (42/32/22T - 175mm)
Bottom-Bracket:
TH BB-7420ST Sq. Taper
Cassette:
Shimano HG40-8i (11-34T)
Chain:
KMC Z72
Brakes:
Tektro IoX Mechanical Discs
Rotors:
Tektro 160mm
Levers:
Tektro Alloy
Rims:
WTB SX Double-Wall Alloy
Hubs:
Formula Disc
Tires:
WTB VelociRaptor - 26" x 2.10
Headset:
Aheadset TH-888S
Handlebar:
Kalloy OS Alloy - 50mm Rise x 670mm
Stem:
Kalloy OS Alloy
Seatpost:
Kalloy Microadjust Alloy - 31.6mm dia.
Saddle:
WTB Pure V Race
Pedals:
HTI Alloy Platform
And how much do THESE components cost:Fork:
Marzocchi MZ Race - 120mm - Lockout
Rear Shock:
Vector Axis w/ Lockout
Shifters:
SRAM X5 Triggers
Front Derailleur:
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur:
SRAM X5
Crankset:
FSA Alpha Drive (42/32/22T)
Bottom Bracket:
FSA PowerDrive Splined Cartridge
Cassette:
Shimano HG40-8i (11-34T)
Chain:
SRAM Z8
Brakes:
Hayes MX-2 Mechanical Discs
Rotors:
Hayes 7" Round (180mm)
Levers:
Hayes HML
Rims:
WTB SpeedDisc All-Mountain
Hubs:
Formula Disc
Tires:
WTB VelociRaptor - 26" x 2.10
Headset:
Aheadset TH-888S
Handlebar:
UNO Alloy OS - 50mm Rise x 670mm
Stem:
UNO OS Alloy - 3D Forged
Seatpost:
UNO Microadjust Alloy - 31.6mm dia.
Saddle:
WTB Pure V Race
Pedals:
HTI Alloy Platform

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/how-much-do-these-mountain-bike-components-cost/feed/ 5 Which Mountain Bike Would You Go For? Thanks? http://mountainbikepedals.org/which-mountain-bike-would-you-go-for-thanks/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/which-mountain-bike-would-you-go-for-thanks/#comments Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:39:20 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/which-mountain-bike-would-you-go-for-thanks/ 1. PRICE $1000?
2007 Santa Cruz Superlight $1499 This was a $3,700 build new.
Bike has been ridden for 1 1/2 seasons and shows wear accordingly.
Frame - Santa Cruz Superlight - L - black - with Fox RP23 rear shock.
Fork - Rockshox Reba 115mm
Wheels - 340DT Swiss Hubs - DT Swiss XR 4.1d Rims
Brakes - Advid Juicy Sevens
Cranks - Shimano XT
Rear Derailleur - XT
Front Derailleur - XT
Shifters - XT
Cassette - XT
Headset - Cane Creek
Stem - Raceface Deus XC
Bars - Raceface Deus XC Lowrise
Seat Post - Thompson Elite
Saddle - WTB Rocket
Tires - Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Pedals and cycle computer not included
2. PRICE $650
2003 Santa Cruz Blur
Mavic 717 wheelset,
hayes hydraulic discs F/R,
Easton carbon bars,
Thompson seatpost and stem,
shimano XT cranks and rear deraileur,
LX front deraileur, fox 100RLC fork, 5th Element Air shock, Chris King headset, leather saddle w/Ti rails, Hope seatpost collar and rear QR skewer. It has 5 seasons on it but was always well cared for and in good shape. Its roughly 26 lbs.
3. $800
2003 Specialized S-Works Epic bought new in 2004. It is in very good shape. It has no dents or dings. It has normal wear on the crank arms and chain stay marks from chain suck. Seatpost is a Thompson setback. Saddle is a Selle Itailia flite. Stem is a Thompson. Handlebar is an Easton carbon bar with Specialized body geometry grips. I am including a new Specialized carbon riser bar as the grips are glued on and if buyer does not like them they will have a new bar to put new grips onto. Shifter/brake sti levers, brakes, cranks, bottom bracket, cassette, chain, derailleurs are all XTR. Fork is a Rock Shox Sid World Cup all carbon steer tube. Wheels are Chris King hubs on Maviv 717 rims.
Rear rim was replaced last year, rear hub was serviced by Chris King last year, and the fork had oil and seals changed last year.
Thanks for your help.

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]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/which-mountain-bike-would-you-go-for-thanks/feed/ 3 I Can Peddle My 40lb Mountain Bike To Over 35 Mph On A Flat Surface Is That Good? http://mountainbikepedals.org/i-can-peddle-my-40lb-mountain-bike-to-over-35-mph-on-a-flat-surface-is-that-good/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/i-can-peddle-my-40lb-mountain-bike-to-over-35-mph-on-a-flat-surface-is-that-good/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 22:10:35 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/i-can-peddle-my-40lb-mountain-bike-to-over-35-mph-on-a-flat-surface-is-that-good/ I'm 6'3 and 240 lbs, just bought this 26" Men's Roadmaster Mountain Sport SX All Terrain Bike: from wal-mart. I registered 38mph from stand still on flat road surface without standing pedal. The speedometer i used is a Bell FreeFit 15 Function Wireless Speedometer. I was just wondering if that was pretty good?

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/i-can-peddle-my-40lb-mountain-bike-to-over-35-mph-on-a-flat-surface-is-that-good/feed/ 11 Can My Gmc Yukon Mountain Bike Be Motorized?reply Suggestions(links) For Electric Motor Kits For Bikes.? http://mountainbikepedals.org/can-my-gmc-yukon-mountain-bike-be-motorizedreply-suggestionslinks-for-electric-motor-kits-for-bikes/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/can-my-gmc-yukon-mountain-bike-be-motorizedreply-suggestionslinks-for-electric-motor-kits-for-bikes/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:19:23 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/can-my-gmc-yukon-mountain-bike-be-motorizedreply-suggestionslinks-for-electric-motor-kits-for-bikes/ I have a GMC Yukon bike and I'm thinking about motorizing it with a electric motor kit (if its possibly). Is there any cheap kits $50- $250 that still work great and work for my bike? and could i still be able to pedal normally with the motor installed? (plz reply with links of buying the electric motor kit.)

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/can-my-gmc-yukon-mountain-bike-be-motorizedreply-suggestionslinks-for-electric-motor-kits-for-bikes/feed/ 3 Why A Brand New Mountain Bike Has Wheels Out Of True? http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-a-brand-new-mountain-bike-has-wheels-out-of-true/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-a-brand-new-mountain-bike-has-wheels-out-of-true/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:11:55 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-a-brand-new-mountain-bike-has-wheels-out-of-true/ I recently bought brand a trek 4400. 4400 comes with bontreger camino wheels. so as i was riding i feld something when i wasnt pedal, so a took a look to my wheel i spin it and i saw that both wheel was a little bit out of true and in some points the wheel was rubbing into the brake pads. when i took it to the shop that i bought the bike they told me that this was natural and that you cant make a wheel spin perfectly.Also they told me that if they get it fixed is going to be the same again in 2-3 weeks of riding.So is this realy natural for a brand new mountain bike wheels to be out of true and if i fix the problem it will last only some weeks?

]]> http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-a-brand-new-mountain-bike-has-wheels-out-of-true/feed/ 10 Why Do Mountain Bikers Always Go On Low Gears And Pedal Really Hard? http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-do-mountain-bikers-always-go-on-low-gears-and-pedal-really-hard/ http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-do-mountain-bikers-always-go-on-low-gears-and-pedal-really-hard/#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:01:57 +0000 Admin http://mountainbikepedals.org/why-do-mountain-bikers-always-go-on-low-gears-and-pedal-really-hard/ Why don't they do mid gears and pedal steady? Should I start doing this when I mountain bike?

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