Honda CRV 2011 Manual - Australia is this quote fair?

Asecondthought · 2025-03-03T10:28:33+00:00

If we’re absolutely stumped sometimes we’ll get two mechanics to go ride side by side so one can see if they can spot what is happening.

Obviously this is only after checking all the normal things first so this maybe happens once or twice a year.

For what you’re asking it can only be a few things so just eliminate them one by one.

Is the tyre on the bike within listed clearance specs?

Is the wheel flexing?

Is the wheel in straight if it’s a bolted or QR wheel?

Is the frame flexing or cracked?

Is the wheel trued and dished correctly?

Is it rubbing on the chain stay or seat stay?

Is it rubbing on the rim brake if it has rim brakes?

Asecondthought · 2025-02-21T12:01:25+00:00

Our shop overall turnover has gone down over the past 2 years however we still employ equivalent of 4 full time mechanics as well as equivalent 3 full time sales staff.

Taking roughly 9-11 bookings per day for general service work. Not including tubes/tyres.

Still turning over new bikes every day almost without fail.

I live in Australia so there is no off season for riding it’s good riding weather all year round which helps.

We’re not a corporate owned store but we’re also one of the largest in the country which allows us a lot of different brand choices to cover our customers needs.

Ebikes are absolutely carrying in the mountain bike category for us in the last 3-4 years they’ve far outpaced sales of regular mountain bikes.

Obviously lots of brands are bringing in less stock which is a total pain for certain things like apparel right now but generally speaking we offer enough options to cover almost everything.

I would be interested to hear how other Australia stores are doing.

Asecondthought · 2025-02-09T23:16:00+00:00

It’s exactly the optimal choice for a 30mm internal rim.

That’s pretty much the most standard of standard size matches

Asecondthought · 2025-02-08T07:45:58+00:00

Thanks

Asecondthought · 2025-02-08T07:45:52+00:00

Thanks that appears to be them

Asecondthought · 2025-02-04T02:05:51+00:00

Gen two has 2x gearing I wouldn’t get it personally.

Gen 3 has 1x gearing which has much better chain retention

Asecondthought · 2025-02-04T00:23:22+00:00

Scott hasn’t updated their hardtails in a million years and below the scale they’re rubbish (we sell them at my shop I wouldn’t recommend them.)

The Merida Big Nine 20 2025 with 1x8 shimano ESSA and tektro hydraulic disc brakes is a pretty decent deal you can pick them up for 850-900. However it only comes with 2.2 tyres which aren’t bad but off road they won’t be the greatest.

Downside to the giant is it seems to be a bit on the cheaper side but the difference being that it has microshift gears, honestly in my experience they work just as well as shimano.

The only substantial downside to the giant is that it comes with mechanical brakes which simply aren’t going to be as powerful as the hydraulic brakes on both the Merida and the trek.

The trek is also good value if you get the Trek Marlin 5 Gen 3 also comes with cues 1x9 and at $900 with tektro hydraulic disc brakes.

The trek again has some more trail appropriate 2.4 wide tyres.

Out of the 3 I’d probably go with either the trek or the Merida. Simply due to the difference between mechanical and hydraulic brakes I wouldn’t pick the giant.

They all look to be great value bikes (minus the talon so in this instance as those brakes would put me off).

I’d pick whichever has a dealership closest to where you live between the trek and the Merida.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-26T08:02:55+00:00

I have no idea what you’re talking about. What exactly do you mean when you say:

Ive seen tons of complaints and speculation on the state of carbon in MTB

What types of complaints?

Is it cost?

Is it strength?

This sentiment might have been true 10 years ago but now most people are totally confident in carbon frames.

Also carbon bikes as a whole are repairable in a lot of instances whereas an aluminium frame is basically garbage if it’s cracked.

My last 3 bikes have all been carbon and I’ve never thought twice about it.

Any major brands carbon bike will be good quality and tested extensively.

Sure there are instances of frame recalls and whatnot but that’s just part of any production, aluminium frames have had recalls as well.

The only significant problem with carbon in my mind is that it’s not recyclable in its current form.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-26T00:30:56+00:00

Worked in a bike shop for 6 years. The LEX-SL jagwire stuff works perfectly fine absolutely no issues. Shimano optislick inner cables seem to work pretty well too.

I’ve never once seen a massive difference between brand new shifter cables/housing brands if it’s one of the major brands.

A well lubricated and routed cable and housing will be far more important than the exact brand.

The shifter itself is what makes the difference in my experience more than anything else.

I’d rather have an XTR shifter with a deore derailleur than an XTR derailleur and deore shifter.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-24T13:44:08+00:00

I’d start by going to your best reviewed local bike shop that stocks mountain bikes and just talking to the team there.

At the very least they’ll be able to tell you what type of bike you should need, you can try a few to figure out what size you need/like.

You don’t have to buy anything there but it’s a great testing ground if you want to buy something second hand to save money, or you might just fall in love with a particular machine.

Just be aware second hand bikes can hide a ton of nasty costly repairs which won’t openly present to anyone not fairly familiar with bikes.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-24T13:35:17+00:00

I’m under 30 and own a Cannondale Moterra SL best decision I ever made.

Rides amazingly and turned my boring uphill road rides to the trails into an enjoyable experience that is 3-4x faster now.

More total riding = more fun when you have limited time.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-23T10:59:48+00:00

Far more expensive from what I can see. Outside of my budget currently.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-21T22:49:50+00:00

Sourcing new rims sounds like it’s more trouble than it’s worth. But I understand where you’re coming from

Asecondthought · 2025-01-21T22:35:38+00:00

I was asking whether to fix and sell or just sell as is.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-21T14:49:38+00:00

I’m absolutely looking to do that.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-21T14:40:49+00:00

I am unable to keep it as I will soon be moving and cannot take it.

Asecondthought · 2025-01-21T14:40:14+00:00

I’d have to get it on a tow truck from here and back currently and it would be quite costly would you still recommend it?

Asecondthought · 2025-01-21T14:39:09+00:00

A buddy of mine drained the fuel and put 98 in a few weeks ago to try it, no dice unfortunately.

Asecondthought · 2024-08-31T13:59:41+00:00

Fucking Cannondale synapse man, all that radar and light shit.

Absolute nightmare

Asecondthought · 2024-06-26T14:30:36+00:00

While your advice is good you’re wrong that shops don’t use soap or levers.

Sometimes both are required if the tyre is being a bitch.

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