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Paul H
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Yeah... gotta go buy a tarp or something.
I want to try to make it to the Allaire ride this Sat but there is a family thing going which I am going to try to skip... a cousin is getting married soon and first meeting of the families. My mom said she would kill me if miss it but... mom's don't kill their own son... do they?
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https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Hyundai/Elantra/2018/24964.html?vehicleid=201863093
i think?? looks easy enough
i think?? looks easy enough
that should solve all your problems (at least with transporting bikes)
and you can install it in the driveway
i did the disassemble and stuff in the trunk thing for 4 years before i bought my truck, leaving the bike intact is the way to go IMO simpler and quicker
and you can install it in the driveway
i did the disassemble and stuff in the trunk thing for 4 years before i bought my truck, leaving the bike intact is the way to go IMO simpler and quicker
Paul H
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I DIY'ed a hitch on the now dead Acura and the install was fairly straight forward.
I know I want to install one on the Highlander but not sure if I want to do that on the Elantra because on the Acura it would scrap 50% of time when going up driveways.
You know... I think it would fit. It was relatively easy to load up the Talon. Altho I did break the zip tie on the front mud guard but that was because I shoved it in the wrong way. Now I know and knowing is half the battle.need a 29r and B+ test bike!
Paul H
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Yeah... but I have a cheap rack where I need to bungie cord and strap things on the bike so that its stable. As soon as someone posts up a used rack for cheap, I am going to jump on it. For now, removing the front wheel and stuffing it in the trunk will have to do.
it works, its just a pain, my favorite is toss it in the bed of the truck and go, no rack needed with a single bike, or even a double.
on that free moving blanket from HF i think i need to find one of those to keep in the truck, i can throw it over the tailgate to transport mulitple bikes at once when we go riding as a group . . .
on that free moving blanket from HF i think i need to find one of those to keep in the truck, i can throw it over the tailgate to transport mulitple bikes at once when we go riding as a group . . .
Paul H
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I have budgeted $4k for bike/s and "stuff"
Originally, I wanted to buy a FS and a cross/gravel bike but I am not sure if I want to spend the money for 2 bikes and call it a day or just dump it all on 1 mtb and get the cross/gravel bike later when I get back the deductible. I was initially thinking 2 used bikes but now I am wondering, is the warranty worth it to get new bike/s. Honestly, I am still a bit away because they haven't done jack in regards to the rebuilding of the garage. If they are done by the end of Spring, I think I would be lucky. I thought about 17 leftover but what are the possibility that someone will have a 17 leftover in my size? I am thinking the possibilities are closer to 0 if anything. Maybe the garage thing is a blessing in disguise because if the garage is finished by end of Summer, isn't that the typical timing of MY 19 release? Then the MY 18 leftovers should be discounted? I am pretty sure I bought the 17 Trance 2 around the end of July of 17 and got a pretty good discount. MSRP was around $2800 and I bought it out the door for around $2200.
Now I am going to talk blasphemy. Since buying 2 appliances of cars.... I still have that desire of a cheap fun car that I can fix up. Something that will sit in the garage and never see the light of day. Looks like Nissan 350z's/Inifiniti G35's are around the $4k mark. I threw the idea to the wife but never got a response. Not sure if she heard me or if this was intentional. Was going to repeat myself but suddenly felt a cold chill down my spine. Perhaps it was a precursor to my sleeping outside so I think I did the wise thing and did not mention it again. I think I need to cancel my YT subscriptions to Hoovies Garage, Tavarish and stuff like that and stick to GMBN and Seth's Bike Hacks.
Originally, I wanted to buy a FS and a cross/gravel bike but I am not sure if I want to spend the money for 2 bikes and call it a day or just dump it all on 1 mtb and get the cross/gravel bike later when I get back the deductible. I was initially thinking 2 used bikes but now I am wondering, is the warranty worth it to get new bike/s. Honestly, I am still a bit away because they haven't done jack in regards to the rebuilding of the garage. If they are done by the end of Spring, I think I would be lucky. I thought about 17 leftover but what are the possibility that someone will have a 17 leftover in my size? I am thinking the possibilities are closer to 0 if anything. Maybe the garage thing is a blessing in disguise because if the garage is finished by end of Summer, isn't that the typical timing of MY 19 release? Then the MY 18 leftovers should be discounted? I am pretty sure I bought the 17 Trance 2 around the end of July of 17 and got a pretty good discount. MSRP was around $2800 and I bought it out the door for around $2200.
Now I am going to talk blasphemy. Since buying 2 appliances of cars.... I still have that desire of a cheap fun car that I can fix up. Something that will sit in the garage and never see the light of day. Looks like Nissan 350z's/Inifiniti G35's are around the $4k mark. I threw the idea to the wife but never got a response. Not sure if she heard me or if this was intentional. Was going to repeat myself but suddenly felt a cold chill down my spine. Perhaps it was a precursor to my sleeping outside so I think I did the wise thing and did not mention it again. I think I need to cancel my YT subscriptions to Hoovies Garage, Tavarish and stuff like that and stick to GMBN and Seth's Bike Hacks.
i have broken a couple seats, and a dropper post under warranty. i don't think i'm hard enough on a frame to break it (meaning i'm lame)
so i've used the warranty, but not major - i've had lots of clothes replaced for unwinding seams, that has been great.
still, a new bike, with the full backing of a shop is a beautiful thing.
so i've used the warranty, but not major - i've had lots of clothes replaced for unwinding seams, that has been great.
still, a new bike, with the full backing of a shop is a beautiful thing.
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Paul H
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You stop there right now!
My socks are from BJ's lol
Paul H
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The Talon is a 2015 and never used the warranty and for the 6 months I had the Trance, the same.
I guess the warranty is more of a sense of security. But something like Santa Cruz, would love to try out a Hightower, doesn't it come with a lifetime warranty? I guess it depends on the brand then?
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Santa Cruz warranty statement.
https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/warranties
i got mine at halters.
Cycle craft has them too.
https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/warranties
i got mine at halters.
Cycle craft has them too.
Paul H
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Cool... thank you! Now what are the chances I can get a S build for under $4k?