"Slant6" (slant-6)
08/20/2015 at 23:52 • Filed to: None
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"Slant6" (slant-6)
08/20/2015 at 23:52 • Filed to: None | 0
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$10 bike from a Facebook group. It’s a little small being a 24 inch. But $10 for a working (mostly) bike with a lock and seat cover. I did have to pay a dollar to fill up the tires with air at a gas station. Now I can go to class in style.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> Slant6
08/20/2015 at 23:56 |
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ew a Next.
CB
> Slant6
08/20/2015 at 23:57 |
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Flip bike, sell for $20. Repeat until banjo obtained.
XJDano
> Slant6
08/20/2015 at 23:59 |
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I had one like that, I thought it was cool, until I bought my wife a used trek and realized what a piece of shit it was. I later bought myself a used trek.
For What it is it’s a good bike, I am now more upset I paid $50 for mine.
I did give mine away. I'd ride the shit out of that thing then sell it.
AddMustard
> Slant6
08/21/2015 at 00:00 |
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will it hoon
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Slant6
> CB
08/21/2015 at 00:00 |
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thats the plan. kickstarter was more of a joke
facw
> Slant6
08/21/2015 at 00:03 |
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Looks like a pretty solid return on $11.
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XJDano
> Slant6
08/21/2015 at 00:20 |
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You going to take that thing off any sweet jumps?
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Slant6
> XJDano
08/21/2015 at 00:20 |
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I have a nice trek at home. Didn’t want it to get ruined by rust while I’m at university in snowy area. Or stolen.
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XJDano
> Slant6
08/21/2015 at 00:22 |
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Right on.
TheRealBicycleBuck
> Slant6
08/21/2015 at 08:16 |
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Just don’t lock your bike up like a moron and it won’t get stolen. How does a moron lock up a bike? There are so many options.
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During my (way too many) years in college, I knew people who lost bikes due to all of these mistakes. The big thing to remember is to run the lock through the frame, around the back wheel (not just through the spokes!) and around a fixed object. I prefer to add a cable lock around the front wheel. If you can only lock one wheel, make sure it is the back one since they are more expensive to replace.
This is a good way to do it.
You might want to replace the quick release on the seat with one that requires an allen wrench. Riding on the street doesn’t require you to move your seat up or down regularly, so there is no need for it. Seats have a habit of walking away when they are easily removed.
I assume that you are sizing the bike by the wheels (24”). I suggest you consider a couple of things. One, 24” wheels aren’t nearly as common as 26” wheels. It will be easier to find tubes for 26” wheels. You might want to stock up before you go to school since local stocks will be diminished by all the other incoming freshmen.
Two, a $10 bike that is the wrong size isn’t worth anything. You might find it is fine when puttering around in front of your house. But when it comes to making the dash from dorm to class, you are going to find it is very uncomfortable.
Final thoughts - learn the rules of the road. Stay off the damn sidewalk. Ride in the bike lane when you can, but don’t be afraid of taking the lane when necessary. Watch out for pedestrians since they, especially freshmen, will randomly walk off the sidewalk and into the bike lane. Some of my worst wrecks were caused by this. Don’t be the slow guy on a bike. This is just like being the Prius in the left lane of the freeway. Get moving or get the hell out of the way. Wear gloves and a helmet, even if you are “just going to class.” The first time you wreck (and you will), you will be happy to have them on.
Welcome to University!
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Slant6
> TheRealBicycleBuck
08/21/2015 at 08:48 |
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Thanks. Funny enough the campus police will pull you over if you’re not on the sidewalk.
I plan on using this until I can find a better bike. My farthest class is only .4 miles away so this thing is more for emergency walmart runs when the bus stops running. I of course will use lights and high visibility clothing.
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TheRealBicycleBuck
> Slant6
08/21/2015 at 09:34 |
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Interestingly enough, North Carolina does not specifically prohibit bicycles from sidewalks. The state does, however, define a bicycle as a vehicle and states that all of the laws applicable to motor vehicles also apply to bicycles ( Chapter 20 )
“... that for the purposes of this Chapter bicycles shall be deemed vehicles and every rider of a bicycle upon a highway shall be subject to the provisions of this Chapter applicable to the driver of a vehicle except those which by their nature can have no application.”
Lights and a rear red reflector are required by N.C. law but, unless you are under 16, helmets are not.
Unless the county, city, or campus has specific laws or rules requiring cyclists to ride on the sidewalk, the campus police are wrong.
Here are some handy references for you.
http://watchformenc.org/safetyresource…
http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/community/tips…
http://www.wataugademocrat.com/news/officers-…