Motobecane 2009 Fantom Comp - BikesDirect.com
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You bought wrong bike for daily use. I don't like hybrids because they are not as durable as a real mountain bike and the frame tend to flex. Some mountain bikes weigh lighter by choosing the right bike frame and bike components. Hydraulic brakes weigh a ton so cable disc brake is ideal. Also heavy duty shocks like yours also weighs a ton so a regular fork or light duty shocks(SR Suntour XCM). Some even cheap MTBs weigh 25 lbs or less.
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Why the spandex? Small grapes?
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nice vid....get some more hot women on cam next time! LOL
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BIKES ARE NOT JUST URBAN TRANSPORTANTION
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the reason it has such "low gearing" is cuz its made for steep trails, not for "people who are not in shape" as you said. and I dont know about most people but i almost never ride my MTB on a road. road bikes, should be compared to a mountain bike, MOUNTAIN BIKES ARE NOT MADE FOR PAVMENT so why do you keep saying how useless it is on pavment.
4 months ago 2
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Nice bike. Your video makes me miss Austin.
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Local photos of Leon. Nothing real about the bike from what the website states.
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Even if I bought the idea that bikes are "just urban transport", road bikes aren't comfortable or durable enough for many riders that would be doing that. A mtb can handle roots, potholes, uneven sidewalks and the like without disturbing the rider or bending a wheel. The idea of a robust bike versus a feather weight toothpick on rubber bands is appealing for many etc. Gearing is the last thing on "most" casual riders mind I would bet.
froochie123 3 weeks ago
@froochie123 I would go for a hybrid for urban transport; tough enough for pot holes, but much faster than a mountain bike like this.
leoncfu 3 weeks ago
Decent review, but a couple of pointers: You may want to indicate the shifter type & you may want to let someone with more mountain bike experience try it out!! I don't quite buy into the idea that folks buy these exclusively for the gearing. It's easy enough to buy a road-bike triple that won't tax less conditioned riders.
AKING3RD 2 years ago
Shifter type is the Shimano Rapid Fire type. I agree, a road bike with a triple is more suitable for less conditioned riders. But I bought this for the 22x28 gearing with 26" wheels. I may be towing up to 600 lbs (3 people+weight of trailer) with a pedicab trailer with this bike. I don't know of any road bike with gearing that low.
leoncfu 2 years ago