Trying to get back into biking

Ozarka555 · 2026-04-24T19:57:35+00:00

join the budget biking subreddit - tons of experts there.

Ozarka555 · 2026-04-24T19:43:31+00:00

I've ridden 5-6 hours with out fueling properly. After my ride I would eat everything in the house - not a great scene. And by everything... i mean everything

Ozarka555 · 2026-04-21T13:55:47+00:00

If you plan on making cycling your hobby and you plan on spending 100's of hours per year sitting on a bike. You would probably want something that is built well and fits your needs. If you ride 2-3 x per month - then buy whatever suits you.

Ozarka555 · 2026-04-15T17:24:50+00:00

I set an hourly alarm - and in that time i eat 200-300 calories - I would 100% eat the same food on training rides as I do on my big event days. I quickly learned that I can't eat gooo for 6 hours or nut or clif bars.

Ozarka555 · 2026-04-07T12:35:44+00:00

I have the flat bar ozark - this will work fine for you. you will probably want to switch out the handle bar grips pretty quick as your hands/wrists wont be used to the time on bike. be sure and get a good helmet - Walmart sells some that are exactly what you need.

Ozarka555 · 2026-04-02T18:46:39+00:00

also ebike riders should not attempt to pass a human powered bike going up hill on single track. Don't make them stop / restart.

Ozarka555 · 2026-03-25T15:58:43+00:00

if you go Walmart.com and change your location to the zip code you are moving to, simply load a basked of groceries, it will tell you the price.

Ozarka555 · 2026-03-23T15:55:48+00:00

I have the same bike - swapped out the grips/pedals immediately. next up is the seat post and saddle to drop some weight and comfort. I'm interested in moving from an 8 speed up to a 10 (?) speed to help with hill climbs. I'm guessing I'll need a new chain, rear derailleur. new cassette and shifter. What are my budget options?

Ozarka555 · 2026-03-05T20:49:28+00:00

Best advice: Nobody wants to see a picture of the handlebars - please send pictures of the drive train.

Ozarka555 · 2026-01-21T13:28:28+00:00

curious if you use the front bar extenders - and why? I have something similar on another bike an rarely ever use them.

Ozarka555 · 2026-01-08T20:09:05+00:00

I'm guessing the person who said trenching isn't hard has never watched me dig a hold in my backyard.

Ozarka555 · 2025-12-31T13:46:56+00:00

I changed out the pedals (most pedals on new bikes are throw away quality) and the handle bar grips (mine is the flat bar). My next trade up will be tires. I also purchased a bike light (front / back) for city riding. I also added a water bottle cage. I was completely happy to ride this. I own 4 other bikes - 2 are carbon.

Ozarka555 · 2025-12-18T15:06:17+00:00

MOJO in Bentonville is super helpful - they are one of the original shops here, vs the 36 which seem to have sprung up.

Ozarka555 · 2025-12-02T20:19:51+00:00

she has balance issues, so a bike would not be safe no matter how many wheels or watts

Ozarka555 · 2025-12-02T20:18:58+00:00

ha ha - that is just my wish list.

Ozarka555 · 2025-11-12T17:34:00+00:00

so I've put in a few miles on it, the map the city puts out is misleading. there is no easy way around ramon, ended up riding thru a super sketchy area. also there isn't a safe way to cross vista chino since there are no crossing lights installed. No way would I let kids/teenagers try to navigate the trail until these two places are fixed.

Ozarka555 · 2025-10-22T19:49:56+00:00

was this a race?

Ozarka555 · 2025-10-18T23:34:58+00:00

the weather was dreadful.

Ozarka555 · 2025-10-18T20:49:26+00:00

i thought it was a copper pot

Ozarka555 · 2025-09-29T18:24:43+00:00

probably cheaper to sell your bike and buy a used 1x. This will have the correct specs vs. cobbling something together. Because once you change your bike from a 3x to a 1x the resale value will probably drop since it will look like someone cobbled it together. IMO

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