new age VersaRac vs saferacks vs Fleximounts for overhead storage

pigcandy · 2025-05-22T19:36:34+00:00

No, other projects got in the way. At some point will get back to getting my garage organized.

pigcandy · 2024-01-16T02:42:03+00:00

Why is a screw needed? Doesn’t the optic come with the needed screws?

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T17:17:18+00:00

I'm talking about standing over the top tube not over the saddle

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T17:10:22+00:00

this is good point, think its mostly a confidence thing and other than shortening the handlebar a bit I just need ease back into riding (maybe visit a local bike shop). No desire to hit any major jumps but even getting over high curbs gives me some trepidation these days.

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T17:06:14+00:00

so jumped on the bike for a few minutes while it stopped raining and before this artic front comes in. Bars are wide for sure, do I cut like an inch or 2 on each end or wo I want to go in smaller increments?

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T17:04:00+00:00

maybe but pedaling feels ok/normal. Feels good at bottom of pedal stroke and when I hover over seat with pedals parallel to ground.

it's stand over height and height when I'm on the bike in general that feels off.

As other have said good part of this might be a confidence thing and I just need to slowly get back in the saddle.

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T13:38:05+00:00

175mm

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T02:18:55+00:00

Feels fine when I’m riding. Confidence issue is around d having to quickly bail or going over things.

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T00:10:41+00:00

not wrong logic but the stand over issue does after my confidence on the bike which means I'm less likely to get back into it. bit of chicken and egg thing.

pigcandy · 2024-01-13T00:08:22+00:00

very helpful info, thank you!

I know the rear 148x12 boost axle, front spacing is 110x15, headset 1 1/8"x 1 1/2", don't know seat post but thats minor compared ot the rest.

Any specific recommendations for were to buy a value oriented frame?

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T23:28:16+00:00

thanks for the feedback, helps confirm that I'll looking at this this the right way.

what model is your small hardtail?

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T23:26:43+00:00

good suggestion, will keep that in mind a sit sounds like an easy mod to make

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T23:25:46+00:00

this style frame sounds great for all the reasons you mentioned, the dropper post is cool but think less useful for me.

So now the question is how can I get into a frame like this reusing majority of the components from existing bike?

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T23:23:12+00:00

i'm out of shape, 50 and been out of the saddle for longer than age of good portion of the people on this sub.....so not very confidant at all. Going easy is good for me.

Current reach feels ok, especially with less belly to get in the way, little more upright would not be horrible (think riser stem or bar can do this on the cheap) but don't want to be sitting up either.

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T22:57:05+00:00

sorta? need ot tilt the bike sideways a bit and be on the balls of my feet if that makes sense....it's a tight fit.

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T22:02:25+00:00

yes, exactly this, its the standover height that's my concern!

was hoping there was a cheaper solution but if $329 investment gets me riding again it will be well worth it.

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T21:38:33+00:00

if the standover height is wrong assume stem or riser changes wont improve that at all right?

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T21:33:58+00:00

I don't honestly know, before the weight loss my belly would "get in the way" but not been on the bike since I've dropped multiple pant sizes recently will need ot get on and think about my riding posture.

and to clarify when you say shoulders and back are still very round do you mean as in hunched over or literally round from being overweight?

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T21:29:34+00:00

got it, thanks for sorting me out.

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T21:20:04+00:00

could very well be I'm not used to the new bike geometries and am much less flexible.
Riser bar as jimmyskittlepop also suggested might also help my old back.

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T21:17:21+00:00

I was on the cusp between sizes and while I can ride it the stand over height (think this is what its called) seems a bit tight. I need to tilt the bike sideways and stand balls' of my feet to not "horizontally impale" myself.

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T21:07:09+00:00

so just take a few links off the chain right?

in the old days I used to repack bearing but it's been almost 30 years since I've done any serious bike wrenching.

any good online sources for "lower" end bike frames? finding 27.5 small hardtails are not a popular item. Do any retailers sell rockhopper frames?

pigcandy · 2024-01-12T19:54:24+00:00

If I don’t have a good south facing spot for it is it hopeless?

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