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18" and 20" OOS. Only 16" showing available as of 9:48am Pacific.
Assembly video: until someone provides an assembly video on this exact bike, this is the closest I could find on a similar bike: https://youtu.be/8Ez3a6aoL8c
Last Updated by chung_chang on 07-11-2022 at 02:02 PM
One main reason MTB/gravel riders upgrade to 1x (one by) drivetrain is to simplify the derailleur adjustments. This bike can be upgraded to 1x later, but would require upgrading the rear hub/wheel. There's nothing wrong with 3x drivetrain on this bike. In my opinion, 1x is more of a quality-of-life upgrade, others might tell you 1x also saves weight.
Unfortunately I didn't get it before OOS as I didn't need another budget bike. But a friend is looking and I should have bought it for him.
If I were a beginner, these are what I would personally do on this bike...
Immediate budget upgrades:
Shorter stem <45mm. Wake is ~$10 on Amazon
Can't find bar length on this bike but if <700mm, upgrade to >700mm bar. How much wider and rise depend on personal preferences and comfort. Decent budget ones are $20-30 on Amazon
Lock-on grips. Personally hate any flared grips, and slip-on's at that. Again personal preference. My favorite budget lock-on grips are $10-15 on Amazon
Pedals. Most stock pedals suck. Expensive bikes don't even come with pedals. Budget Fookers are $20-25 on Amazon, basically clones of more expensive pedals
These are all simple upgrades for beginners. Plenty of YT videos on DIY. But if you don't plan on using this bike for its intended purpose -- trail riding, then forget any upgrades and just ride it as-is.
Fine for casual pavement or very smooth off-road riding. No real upgrade potential so just ride it as-is and buy entire new bike when needed. Would not take it down trails, not even most green trails. Could one do it? Yes. Would one? No. Big part of MTB riding is having fun. One would not have fun going down trails on this bike. Believe me I tried local trails on my gravel bike. 0 fun.
what tools do i need to assemble an how hard is it? they wont answer. i got zero tools in my new location an dont need to waste money on more tools ill just throw in the dumpster AGAIN if i leave next week. does it have the tool kit an come mostly assembled as goos bikes do? or should i take it to a bike shop for setup?
Fine for casual pavement or very smooth off-road riding. No real upgrade potential so just ride it as-is and buy entire new bike when needed. Would not take it down trails, not even most green trails. Could one do it? Yes. Would one? No. Big part of MTB riding is having fun. One would not have fun going down trails on this bike. Believe me I tried local trails on my gravel bike. 0 fun.
i disagree. i took the bmx to the mt bike trails many times. it builds character an mostly strength to keep uo with Mt bike/speed bikes with a stunt bike. an they are lighter by far as well. just watch out for those cliffs falling off an hitting the side of one is more memorable than any female you marries or child you had 🤣👍
i disagree. i took the bmx to the mt bike trails many times. it builds character an mostly strength to keep uo with Mt bike/speed bikes with a stunt bike. an they are lighter by far as well. just watch out for those cliffs falling off an hitting the side of one is more memorable than any female you marries or child you had 🤣👍
Ahh BMX bikes are a different story. Rode BMX (Mongoose, Redline, GT...) for 10 years back in the 80's. Met up with friends at local pump dirt track daily and had a blast. Totally agree on building character with small agile 20" wheels and single speed sending it on big jumps.
Would not do any of that on the Huffy bike the other guy mentioned, nor my 700c gravel bikes.
what tools do i need to assemble an how hard is it? they wont answer. i got zero tools in my new location an dont need to waste money on more tools ill just throw in the dumpster AGAIN if i leave next week. does it have the tool kit an come mostly assembled as goos bikes do? or should i take it to a bike shop for setup?
Most bikes usually come almost fully assembled, minus front wheel, handlebar/stem, seatpost, and pedals. Most of these can be assembled using allen wrenchs or by hand for quick release, except some cheap pedals which may require an open wrench. If that's the case, ditch the stock pedals and buy the Fookers from Amazon which can be installed using allen wrenches, so saving you from buying an open wrench and upgrading to better pedals at the same time. Some bikes come with necessary tools so you won't need to buy any. A guy on here has this exact bike, hopefully he could chime in on how this bike comes in the box.
arrived around noon and installed it in 30 mins. Pretty easy, though I don't know what tuneup I need as I am a total beginner. Unfortunately they don't have the tool in the package. But they just need Allen Wrenches, nothing else.
The bike is packed very well, way better than the rockrider I got from walmart a month ago. it took me 4 or 5 mins to cut off all the foam protection that are taped nicely around all major parts.
arrived around noon and installed it in 30 mins. Pretty easy, though I don't know what tuneup I need as I am a total beginner. Unfortunately they don't have the tool in the package. But they just need Allen Wrenches, nothing else.
The bike is packed very well, way better than the rockrider I got from walmart a month ago. it took me 4 or 5 mins to cut off all the foam protection that are taped nicely around all major parts.
Could you please confirm yours has Tektro hydraulic brakes? And what is your frame size? Should be labelled on the seat tube. All other sites list 15", 17.5", 19" and 21" sizes on this bike. If not labelled, just measure from center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube.
arrived around noon and installed it in 30 mins. Pretty easy, though I don't know what tuneup I need as I am a total beginner. Unfortunately they don't have the tool in the package. But they just need Allen Wrenches, nothing else.
The bike is packed very well, way better than the rockrider I got from walmart a month ago. it took me 4 or 5 mins to cut off all the foam protection that are taped nicely around all major parts.
Mine is in as well. No instructions at all. What does the front wheel attach to?
Could you please confirm yours has Tektro hydraulic brakes? And what is your frame size? Should be labelled on the seat tube. All other sites list 15", 17.5", 19" and 21" sizes on this bike. If not labelled, just measure from center of bottom bracket to top of seat tube.
Seems the brake is Tektro. I am a total beginner, so not sure if it is hydraulic or not?
I purchased 18. I took down the seat tube and don't see any numbers that are close to the ones in your list.
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Bar [amazon.com]
Grips [amazon.com]
Pedals [amazon.com]
Be sure to watch YT for installations. Common installation mistakes for above items include over-tightening and tightening wrong direction.
How to Adjust a Front Derailleur [youtu.be]
How to Adjust a Rear Derailleur [youtu.be]
One main reason MTB/gravel riders upgrade to 1x (one by) drivetrain is to simplify the derailleur adjustments. This bike can be upgraded to 1x later, but would require upgrading the rear hub/wheel. There's nothing wrong with 3x drivetrain on this bike. In my opinion, 1x is more of a quality-of-life upgrade, others might tell you 1x also saves weight.
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If I were a beginner, these are what I would personally do on this bike...
Immediate budget upgrades:
- Shorter stem <45mm. Wake is ~$10 on Amazon
- Can't find bar length on this bike but if <700mm, upgrade to >700mm bar. How much wider and rise depend on personal preferences and comfort. Decent budget ones are $20-30 on Amazon
- Lock-on grips. Personally hate any flared grips, and slip-on's at that. Again personal preference. My favorite budget lock-on grips are $10-15 on Amazon
- Pedals. Most stock pedals suck. Expensive bikes don't even come with pedals. Budget Fookers are $20-25 on Amazon, basically clones of more expensive pedals
These are all simple upgrades for beginners. Plenty of YT videos on DIY. But if you don't plan on using this bike for its intended purpose -- trail riding, then forget any upgrades and just ride it as-is.- Stem [amazon.com]
- Bar [amazon.com]
- Grips [amazon.com]
- Pedals [amazon.com]
Be sure to watch YT for installations. Common installation mistakes for above items include over-tightening and tightening wrong direction.- Stem [amazon.com]
- Bar [amazon.com]
- Grips [amazon.com]
- Pedals [amazon.com]
Be sure to watch YT for installations. Common installation mistakes for above items include over-tightening and tightening wrong direction.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Would not do any of that on the Huffy bike the other guy mentioned, nor my 700c gravel bikes.
The bike is packed very well, way better than the rockrider I got from walmart a month ago. it took me 4 or 5 mins to cut off all the foam protection that are taped nicely around all major parts.
The bike is packed very well, way better than the rockrider I got from walmart a month ago. it took me 4 or 5 mins to cut off all the foam protection that are taped nicely around all major parts.
The bike is packed very well, way better than the rockrider I got from walmart a month ago. it took me 4 or 5 mins to cut off all the foam protection that are taped nicely around all major parts.
I purchased 18. I took down the seat tube and don't see any numbers that are close to the ones in your list.
Hope it helps.
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I purchased 18. I took down the seat tube and don't see any numbers that are close to the ones in your list.
Hope it helps.
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