Black Betty Posted March 15, 2015 Report Share Posted March 15, 2015 (edited) I pulled my GT out of storage to find this. Any idea what could cause it? I'm thinking an impact Anyways now I have to decide if I just relegate this to the trainer, and look for another (better) MTB or upgrade the drive train and wheel set on this guy. It's an extreme entry level bike so I might scour CL and see what I can find. Edited March 15, 2015 by Black Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Some chainrings have a couple of teeth flatter than others to facilitate better shifting. Sram, for instance, does that. Regardless, that thing looks pretty beat anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 I had the same problem. I've lost some to impacts, but I had one in that same spot. The teeth were all really shark finned, the chain was shot. I wasn't paying attention. I think the slack in the chain and shortened teeth might have caused it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Emiel, new bike looking SLICK! Rouge roubaix looks awesome, do you think a more aggressively tire would have been better? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Pat, i love it. you thinking of trying again next year? i think i need to try this. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiel Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Thanks Travis. It's amazing how much a different wheelsize and geometry changes to whole feel of a bike, can't wait to go the the Ardennes in Belgium or the Nürburgring... Could someone please +1 instead of -1 Travis' post...ugh..tough mondays.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishing3 Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 i went ahead and repped him down again, he deserved it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emiel Posted March 16, 2015 Report Share Posted March 16, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I will definitely be back at the Rouge Roubaix next year, but I'll be racing. The Gran Fondo is a killer option for anyone who just wants to ride the whole course, and it's still no sissy ride that way. From previous gravel rides and subsequent other rides, I know I prefer a fatter 700x28 to a 23, at least on my Secteur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 i went ahead and repped him down again, he deserved it. Same here, his fault for giving people compliments. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Where do you guys prefer to look for used MTB? Pinkbike has some good stuff, but mostly DH-oriented stuff, and a lot seems used-and-abused by a budget-minded crowd.- Been looking myself... The market is pretty weak even with a decent range of searching. I'm thinking once we're fully thawed there should be some better options. I don't think I'm doing a 6hr day in the car for used mid range MTB...And WTF is with all the thru-axel bullcrap 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt b Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Don't neg rep ginger, this could easily get out of hand. I think the through axle set up is related to disc brakes, it seems to make it easier. But I agree, I had to buy the adapters to use my current roof racks and it annoyed me. The bikes sit even higher and have more side to side movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge_Brownie Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Thru axles supposedly help with the flex. But they're a pain if they aren't set up with quick releases. The thru axles bikes I've ridden had very little flex but that could have been the fork too. Not sure how it'd help with disc though. The good weather will bring out a lot more options but that's the most inflated asking prices I've seen too. But forget fork mount trays those are for the spandex crowd . way easier with a frame mount or wheel clamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgerBob Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 http://theradavist.com/2015/03/the-2015-rouge-roubaix/#2 Couple of friends in there; the crashed guy is a local hero. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesoam Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 lets hear some opinions... http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1741826/?page=0&lastredirect out of country but nice http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1670473/?directtofirstphoto http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1703761/?directtolastphoto&directtolastphoto&directtofirstphoto http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1638770/?directtofirstphoto http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1667292/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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