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Post by gphidalgo on Apr 14, 2008 13:51:12 GMT 8
hi just want to ask the basic bike setup for urban riding a bit aggressive riding style im now using a hard tail gt lobo 1000dh and a rigid fork tourney rd and rpm wheel chain i just want to know if my setup is correct or do i need to replace some parts...thanks..and more power.. heres my bike ;D  |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 14, 2008 14:42:02 GMT 8
hi gphidalgo. Basically anything will do if you ask if it can do for urban riding. As you get more specific to which urban discipline you want you will need to be more specific on parts too. Most of us who ride urban here don't have a common setup. For example me, I ride an alu frame, SS, rigid fork and run a very thick tire. Chi on the otherhand ride a suspension fork on a cromoly frame, more heavy duty than I have. Join us sometime too to have 1. fun, 2. talk about parts hehe. I would just advice you to replace your parts as you see yourself outgrow them. ;D edit: Just saw what your bike is.. (is this it: www.mtbr.com/reviews/Bike_full/product_19085.shtml ?)  May I suggest get a hardtail for urban, usually if you ride a full suspension or DH rig for urban, you stop playing when the rest of us start playing hehe. |
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Post by gphidalgo on Apr 15, 2008 8:03:57 GMT 8
sir im using the other type of gt lobo frame its a hardtail and not yet ready for a rear disk brake...and by the way do i need a disk brake if i want to do the urban moves?hehehehe i ride a bmx while im still in high school doing freestyle riding..and dirt jumping.
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Post by alien_scream on Apr 15, 2008 10:19:41 GMT 8
here is an urban set-up!!!! hehehehehe!!!  |
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Post by the D. on Apr 15, 2008 12:13:43 GMT 8
here's my street set up it doesn't matter if it's geared or ss.... it realy depends on your prefernce. some riders ride street on gears (chase, Lenosky) some ride on ss (rhe D... hehehe) but usually, street set up requires slick tires or semi slick. to better grip the pave road. like pat said, any bike will do. but if you want a bike that you can play with on the street, atleast look for a frame that will fit you perfectly. put on slick tires, shorter stem, jump saddle, chain guide if your running geared, doesn't matter if your on disk or vee's as long as you confortable with your bike. |
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Post by the D. on Apr 15, 2008 12:24:13 GMT 8
i ride a bmx while im still in high school doing freestyle riding..and dirt jumping. here an easy way to put it, think BMX, a much taller BMX. some set up are just like them.... 24 size wheels, bmx crank, rigid fork, single brakes.    |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 15, 2008 12:48:00 GMT 8
sir im using the other type of gt lobo frame its a hardtail and not yet ready for a rear disk brake...and by the way do i need a disk brake if i want to do the urban moves?hehehehe i ride a bmx while im still in high school doing freestyle riding..and dirt jumping. oh I see...we have a ride this coming sunday maybe you want to come, hopefully street guys will show up again like Ewik, Bal and Chi. Here is a more BMX looking bike Dal, no suspension correction and high BB very much like a BMX but not ridden the same hehe Well except for the vertical dropout. i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/Whole%20Bikes/IMG_1945.jpg[/img] |
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Post by the D. on Apr 15, 2008 13:17:55 GMT 8
why it have to be sunday.... why? why?.... stella!!!!!! why??? .... soylent green is people!!!!!!
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 16, 2008 8:38:51 GMT 8
sir im using the other type of gt lobo frame its a hardtail and not yet ready for a rear disk brake...and by the way do i need a disk brake if i want to do the urban moves?hehehehe i ride a bmx while im still in high school doing freestyle riding..and dirt jumping. oh I see...we have a ride this coming sunday maybe you want to come, hopefully street guys will show up again like Ewik, Bal and Chi. Here is a more BMX looking bike Dal, no suspension correction and high BB very much like a BMX but not ridden the same hehe Well except for the vertical dropout. i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/Whole%20Bikes/IMG_1945.jpg[/img][/quote] This is a trials BMX bike Pat hehehe |
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 16, 2008 8:40:06 GMT 8
here is an urban set-up!!!! hehehehehe!!! hahaha nice Joey |
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 16, 2008 8:45:02 GMT 8
yeah any bike will do, but if you'll be more specific on what type of riding you want to be, we'll put some inputs on what's good and what's not
Join some rides to meet other riders lurking around the metro
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Post by ronaldarca on Apr 16, 2008 9:32:07 GMT 8
brad gp, you may wanna post some pics of your rig so we can get better results  an inspiration lying around the Bike Gallery might help too, you may pick a setup which you like best and we can start from there good luck! dont forget to invest on safety gears |
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Post by jd00 on Apr 16, 2008 23:25:30 GMT 8
Attend this sunday on TOF, definitely many inspiration and great set up will be participating, especially urban bikes ... c u there sir....
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 17, 2008 7:17:24 GMT 8
I suggest go to baywalk flagpole this Sunday at 7am & meet with other riders
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Post by Patrick on Apr 17, 2008 7:42:05 GMT 8
Tzard correction, we will meet at Lawton area near 7-11 behind The Metropolitan Theater
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Post by nikkocholo on Apr 17, 2008 9:13:24 GMT 8
ahh okay thanks for the heads up Pat, tight sked pa naman on Sunday hehehe disregard my last message before this heeheh |
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Post by gphidalgo on Apr 17, 2008 22:52:18 GMT 8
thank you all for the invites but sad to say im from nueva ecija i only go there to purchase some parts for my small m.c. shop biz..by the way where can i get the best deals for my rigs parts?i have still no idea where i could buy the thickest size of tires and a suspension fork..and maybe some chain guides? can you help me on this masters? ill post the picture of my bike tomorrow and hopefully you can give me tips on improving the reliability of my bike for freestyle use..and also the performance of my bike..thanks masters!!!
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Post by Dakarider on Apr 19, 2008 16:50:23 GMT 8
here's my street set up it doesn't matter if it's geared or ss.... it realy depends on your prefernce. some riders ride street on gears (chase, Lenosky) some ride on ss (rhe D... hehehe) but usually, street set up requires slick tires or semi slick. to better grip the pave road. like pat said, any bike will do. but if you want a bike that you can play with on the street, atleast look for a frame that will fit you perfectly. put on slick tires, shorter stem, jump saddle, chain guide if your running geared, doesn't matter if your on disk or vee's as long as you confortable with your bike. Sir D What type of chain would you reccommend for a SS Urban bike setup? Would an 8 speed IG be enough or should it be a SS specific chain? |
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Post by the D. on Apr 20, 2008 1:15:47 GMT 8
8 speed chain will work just fine. it would fit perfectly on ss kits. most BMX chain like i'm using will not work on singulators. however, if your not running a singulator, a BMX chain is preferabe. it's tougher than IG's.
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Post by ztnom13 on Apr 20, 2008 15:58:04 GMT 8
@ the D.
is that yellow bike a 24" specific frame? any body know where i could find a frame like that and how much? tnx
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Post by gnob on Apr 21, 2008 18:25:32 GMT 8
this is very timely.. Im in the process of building another bike and urban setup is what I have in mind.. presently it is conned as wifeys bike.. so she would allow me to build another one hehe   keep em coming guys  |
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Post by bambini on Apr 22, 2008 16:38:05 GMT 8
i also want to assemble a bike with a SS set-up. what's the advantage of using 29" wheels? are rims, spokes and tires expensive?
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Post by gphidalgo on Apr 23, 2008 9:12:07 GMT 8
nice photography sir gnob..and nice chucker too...  my bike any suggestions?thanks |
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Post by jay18 on Apr 23, 2008 11:43:01 GMT 8
Here is mine.. also a GT Lobo frame. I used it for "basagan" practicing trials before.  Now I'm using this.  |
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Post by the D. on Apr 23, 2008 16:21:18 GMT 8
here's a good tire for street set up  DMR transition tyre for street/park use  DMR moto r for jump/street use |
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Post by ztnom13 on Apr 23, 2008 18:44:02 GMT 8
anybody know where i could find a 24" specific frame or something like that yellow bike posted by the D. mga how much kaya is that kind of frame?
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Post by the D. on Apr 23, 2008 19:12:19 GMT 8
scrap bikes are 24 specific bikes, much like the one above. they sell them 7.5 but with american size BB, the euros are sold out.  |
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Post by bobby on Apr 23, 2008 19:51:41 GMT 8
nice photography sir gnob..and nice chucker too... my bike any suggestions?thanks brad, lower your saddle, drop the rear fender, and remove the largest chain ring and you are ready to go. as the D. says always believe a rider, right Dall? |
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Post by Patrick on Apr 23, 2008 21:32:33 GMT 8
So thats how a GT Lobo looks like, yeah I guess that will do just fine gphidalgo |
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Post by the D. on Apr 23, 2008 23:17:51 GMT 8
as the D. says always believe a rider, right Dall? did i say that? |
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