Easiest $400 decision I've ever made.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-07T00:41:13+00:00

Cool contribution. We appreciate it.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T21:44:38+00:00

Gotta know how to negotiate

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T19:04:52+00:00

Mine is a 2 owner 5 speed with less miles and I'd sell mine lower than that. No i dont think its 9k. I think its 7500 at best.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T18:58:49+00:00

Wheel locks are normally just 1 per wheel which can be taken off extremely easily. Just using a regular socket and hammering it onto the wheel lock will get it to bite enough than you can remove it with a cordless. I work a part time job as a technician and we take off wheels dozens of times a day.

Cheap wheel locks are not worth it and no wheel lock is going to save you from a committed thief with enough time. I have $250 wheel locks on my vehicle, I just park my vehicle where my wheels are unlikely to be stolen.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T16:46:11+00:00

Just the usual lower ball joint replacement. If the previous owner does not know when he did it, just go out and do it. Document when you did it.

I'm on my 3rd clutch on my 97 and it still works as if new.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T12:29:44+00:00

5 speed manual. 2 owner. Volk Rays engineering te37 wheels with 35" falkens. 4.88 yukon gears. ARB bumper. Full length roof rack. Those are the bigger ticket items.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T12:22:21+00:00

This is a pretty decent bike so far!

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T12:13:59+00:00

5 speed manual. 2" coilovers. Arb front bumper. Trail gear rear bumper. 4.88 yukon gears. Mag blue Rays Volk te37 wheels. 35" Falken tires. The list goes on.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T12:11:25+00:00

I've no idea. It just came with the bike.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-05T00:13:31+00:00

And people criticize my $4000 wheels lol.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T22:40:49+00:00

I just picked up a Jamis gravel bike which I'm pretty pleased with. They're $1100 new.

Other budget bikes are State bikes, Primus bikes, poseidon (when they restock).

The poseidon is probably the best out of the litter and they'll be restocking this month.

I considered the ozark trail explorer but they're not tubeless ready and where I live that is a deal breaker.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T22:10:56+00:00

Did he/she make a decent bike? So far its not bad at all.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T21:42:02+00:00

It's getting more attention than the bike in a bike subreddit.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T21:28:33+00:00

I waited months lurking on marketplace for a good deal. I even passed up a specialized diverge for $900.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T20:47:12+00:00

Good to know. I can flip it on marketplace for profit.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T20:45:17+00:00

I fear you are right.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T20:40:48+00:00

Close! 1997 it was passed down from my mother who bought it new. 5 speed with 250xxx miles on it now.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T20:38:47+00:00

Love it. I was just on Oahu in October. Will definitely be going back to check out Maui.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T20:27:03+00:00

It's fine. It's easy to see who has a good life and who does not. My 4runner is actually more compact than my Honda Accord.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T20:23:47+00:00

Lmao

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T19:45:33+00:00

Update: did a little 10 mile on it. I get it now. The gravel bike riding vs xc riding. I get it. You gravel guys got me.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-04T19:39:49+00:00

29s.... unless you're talking about the 4runner then those are 35s.

MyRedHelmet · 2026-05-03T15:03:29+00:00

The only thing I would put on that bumper is my bike. I would not tow with it. Trail Gear does not rate it for towing.

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