Dem bicicletas, doe

[Gberg2119]

I saw there was a mountain bike event at wiss this past weekend.

It's mid june I haven't even ridden yet.

LMK if you want to ride. I'm always down to clown.

I'll be keeping my bike in conshy come fall. Then I'll be able to do wiss a lot.

[Johnny_P]

Just gotta get out man.

The problem is transport. I'm 99% sure I don't want to roof rack anymore. That leaves hitch as the only option.

Hitch or hatch?

[Gberg2119]

Hitch or hatch?

Ecohitch. Can do a hidden mount.

Or just get a

They're only about $150 so it's not bad at all. Install is what scares me.

Also not a fan of the hitch coming out the back but I guess it's better than the rack taking 4-5 mpg off my highway mileage and all the wind noise.

[Apex]

Ecohitch. Can do a hidden mount.

Or just get a

They're only about $150 so it's not bad at all. Install is what scares me.

Also not a fan of the hitch coming out the back but I guess it's better than the rack taking 4-5 mpg off my highway mileage and all the wind noise.

Fled installed something similar on his
I don't think the install is anything to worry about.

[fledonfoot]

Ecohitch. Can do a hidden mount.

Or just get a

They're only about $150 so it's not bad at all. Install is what scares me.

Also not a fan of the hitch coming out the back but I guess it's better than the rack taking 4-5 mpg off my highway mileage and all the wind noise.

Bumpers are designed to come off easily. Slow and steady.

[Johnny_P]

They're only about $150 so it's not bad at all. Install is what scares me.

Also not a fan of the hitch coming out the back but I guess it's better than the rack taking 4-5 mpg off my highway mileage and all the wind noise.

Fled installed something similar on his
I don't think the install is anything to worry about.

I like Fled's setup. No MPG penalty and much easier to access the bikes.

[fledonfoot]

Fled installed something similar on his
I don't think the install is anything to worry about.

I like Fled's setup. No MPG penalty and much easier to access the bikes.

I just use the Renegade anymore...

[Gberg2119]

A TRD Bro is probably the best option

[Johnny_P]

A TRD Bro is probably the best option

Brooooooo you own a hatchback. I know for a fact that bikes fit laying down in the back of a GTI by only taking off the front tire.

[Gberg2119]

Brooooooo you own a hatchback. I know for a fact that bikes fit laying down in the back of a GTI by only taking off the front tire.

Some people care about the inside of the car?

Muddy bikes do not a Zilspec car make.

And you haven't seen my bike stuffed into the back of the R. It's not as big as you'd think. Or my bike is just massive.

[Johnny_P]

Brooooooo you own a hatchback. I know for a fact that bikes fit laying down in the back of a GTI by only taking off the front tire.

Some people care about the inside of the car?

Muddy bikes do not a Zilspec car make.

I dunno, I live a simpler life I guess. I'd throw a towel down if I was worried about mud (I'm not) but I get it. You have added chance of scratching an interior panel or something too.

But I wouldn't accept "can't bring my bike anywhere" just because I didn't have some special rack for it when I know it'll fit inside. We all love the GTI for it's hauling abilities, ability to carry an absurd amount of stuff from Ikea, Mario's latest washing machine hauling, etc. I don't see the bike as anything other than a piece of cargo.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Some people care about the inside of the car?

Muddy bikes do not a Zilspec car make.

I dunno, I live a simpler life I guess. I'd throw a towel down if I was worried about mud (I'm not) but I get it. You have added chance of scratching an interior panel or something too.

But I wouldn't accept "can't bring my bike anywhere" just because I didn't have some special rack for it when I know it'll fit inside. We all love the GTI for it's hauling abilities, ability to carry an absurd amount of stuff from Ikea, Mario's latest washing machine hauling, etc. I don't see the bike as anything other than a piece of cargo.

The entire point of the hatchback is to put things inside it. I put my MTB in the back of my MKV and MK6 all the time. I kept an old sheet back there that I used to cover the interior parts to keep them from getting dirty. Worked 5/7.

[coogles]

A TRD Bro is probably the best option

Brooooooo you own a hatchback. I know for a fact that bikes fit laying down in the back of a GTI by only taking off the front tire.

My Trance just barely fits and it's only a medium. I have to move the passenger seat all the way up and the back tire is still buried in the back of the seat, then I have the wedge the bars into the lip of the hatch to keep the bike from sliding back toward the glass. This bike as a 29er or a large or XL probably wouldn't fit. Dat lower, longer geometry, doe?

I put the Trance in the back of the STi on top of a moving blanket each time I went riding, but I don't think I'd do it in the GTI considering how crammed it is.

[Gberg2119]

Brooooooo you own a hatchback. I know for a fact that bikes fit laying down in the back of a GTI by only taking off the front tire.

My Trance just barely fits and it's only a medium. I have to move the passenger seat all the way up and the back tire is still buried in the back of the seat, then I have the wedge the bars into the lip of the hatch to keep the bike from sliding back toward the glass. This bike as a 29er or a large or XL probably wouldn't fit. Dat lower, longer geometry, doe?

I put the Trance in the back of the STi on top of a moving blanket each time I went riding, but I don't think I'd do it in the GTI considering how crammed it is.

I have a 29er with an XL frame. The handlebars were resting on the armrest near the shifter or around my shoulder when it was squeezed in. It's not just take the wheel off and toss it in. It barely fits and does so uncomfortably.

It doesn't help that the Mk7 is giving up a couple inches in trunk length to the Mk6 too.

[Johnny_P]

I obvi have no issue driving a totaled car.

[D Griff]

I'm not anywhere near [user not found] spec but still would never stick my muddy mountain bike in my car. That said, I make bike transport work with a Corvette as my only car, so it shouldn't be a huge task with a Golf. I really should throw a hitch on the Kamry, the install looks annoying .

[Jaxper]

Given my current knee issues, I can't squat as much as I'd like to so I'm looking for leg workout alternatives. Hypothetical situation: I start biking for my commute to work. What brands should I look at? Ideally, in the used market too (Hartford, CT, if people are bored and feel like shopping CL for me too).

[Jaxper]

Given my current knee issues, I can't squat as much as I'd like to so I'm looking for leg workout alternatives. Hypothetical situation: I start biking for my commute to work. What brands should I look at? Ideally, in the used market too (Hartford, CT, if people are bored and feel like shopping CL for me too).

What are your measurements? (Inseam and height)

If you want a commuter bike, something with room for fenders and slightly fatter tires would be the ideal move.

5'11" with a 31-32" inseam, based on my jeans. ~200-205lbs, if it matters
Commuting is likely the only scenario, unless I fall in love with it. I would definitely need something that I could put saddlebags (?) on in order to bring change of clothes, work bag, lunch, etc. daily.

[Johnny_P]

What are your measurements? (Inseam and height)

If you want a commuter bike, something with room for fenders and slightly fatter tires would be the ideal move.

5'11" with a 31-32" inseam, based on my jeans. ~200-205lbs, if it matters
Commuting is likely the only scenario, unless I fall in love with it. I would definitely need something that I could put saddlebags (?) on in order to bring change of clothes, work bag, lunch, etc. daily.

What's the budget?

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/ ... 69634.html

I like cyclocross bikes for commuting. They can take fatter tires and many/most can take fenders and racks.

Surly Cross Check
All City Space Horse
Fairdale Weekender
Breezer Doppler
Fuji Jari
etc

[Jaxper]

5'11" with a 31-32" inseam, based on my jeans. ~200-205lbs, if it matters
Commuting is likely the only scenario, unless I fall in love with it. I would definitely need something that I could put saddlebags (?) on in order to bring change of clothes, work bag, lunch, etc. daily.

What's the budget?

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/ ... 69634.html

I like cyclocross bikes for commuting. They can take fatter tires and many/most can take fenders and racks.

Surly Cross Check
All City Space Horse
Fairdale Weekender
Breezer Doppler
Fuji Jari
etc

Good info, thanks.

Honestly, not sure given this is still in the hypothetical phase. I haven't talked to my wife about it yet. Let's say $500 for now?

[Johnny_P]

What's the budget?

https://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/ ... 69634.html

I like cyclocross bikes for commuting. They can take fatter tires and many/most can take fenders and racks.

Surly Cross Check
All City Space Horse
Fairdale Weekender
Breezer Doppler
Fuji Jari
etc

Good info, thanks.

Honestly, not sure given this is still in the hypothetical phase. I haven't talked to my wife about it yet. Let's say $500 for now?

Best bet will be used then or if a shop has a leftover from a year or two ago on fire sale.

[Jaxper]

How's this one?
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/e ... 23361.html

[Johnny_P]

How's this one?
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/e ... 23361.html

That is going to be way too small but yeah something like that.

[Jaxper]

How's this?
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/b ... 75936.html

[Johnny_P]

How's this?
https://hartford.craigslist.org/bik/d/b ... 75936.html

In road bike world I think you should be looking for a 56-58cm. This will probably be way too small.