04-13-2011, 11:00 PM
I haven't ridden mtn bike in some time, still have a 1993 Rock Hopper that got slick tires put on it to haul the burley and now the Adams trailer around. I have come across some trails near my parents cabin, and want to give it a try again.
Since I will not be using it very often, I'm thinking of getting a used bike. Would like one with front suspension. I don't know all of the bike models made by all of the manufacturers over the years, and really don't want to. What I'd like to know is what to look for. Obviously condition of the bike will be important.
Correct me if I'm wrong
Rear cassette is stronger than a freewheel hub?
A Rock Shock is rebuildable, some brands are not. How do I know which can be rebuilt and which cannot?
Cranks using the special nut are better than the tapered variety.
Seems to me there is something about the bearings on the headstock too?
Is there a consistent line of shifters that are good? Do the names of shifters change or can I look for certain ones that are consistent throughout the years.
It seems that if it has a rear cassette, rock shock, the appropriate bearings on headstock and the better cranks the components will most likely be better than entry level too.
I'm sure I'm missing a ton of stuff, and probably have some of the already mentioned stuff wrong, or termed incorrectly.
Thanks for any advice your willing to give
Since I will not be using it very often, I'm thinking of getting a used bike. Would like one with front suspension. I don't know all of the bike models made by all of the manufacturers over the years, and really don't want to. What I'd like to know is what to look for. Obviously condition of the bike will be important.
Correct me if I'm wrong
Rear cassette is stronger than a freewheel hub?
A Rock Shock is rebuildable, some brands are not. How do I know which can be rebuilt and which cannot?
Cranks using the special nut are better than the tapered variety.
Seems to me there is something about the bearings on the headstock too?
Is there a consistent line of shifters that are good? Do the names of shifters change or can I look for certain ones that are consistent throughout the years.
It seems that if it has a rear cassette, rock shock, the appropriate bearings on headstock and the better cranks the components will most likely be better than entry level too.
I'm sure I'm missing a ton of stuff, and probably have some of the already mentioned stuff wrong, or termed incorrectly.
Thanks for any advice your willing to give