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Got the bike...........

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  • 16-07-2011 3:47pm
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    one man clappin
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭


    Hi
    I purchased a Trek 4300 disc mountain bike today second hand. I will be mainly riding around the local forests for the moment but will travel to Ballyhoura once I get some bit fit.
    What other equipment do I need to purchase now I have the bike?
    Any help appreciated.


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    al28283
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭al28283


    do you have shoes?


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    #3
    one man clappin
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭one man clappin


    No Al I do not. I was looking at Shimano AM41 flat shoes on the net


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    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,409 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    shoes are only really important if your using clip-less pedals, you should have a helmet, hand pump, some spare tubes, chain power links, multi tool, backpack or saddle bag to carry everything in, padded shorts are also pretty important :D maybe some chain oil as well


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    glennbhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭glennbhoy


    buy a 2 l camelbak


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    rondeco
    Registered Users Posts: 860 ✭✭✭rondeco


    I'm in a similar boat but I got a road bike. Can anyone recommend anything that the op might not need that I might?


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    al28283
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,062 ✭✭✭al28283


    rondeco wrote: »
    I'm in a similar boat but I got a road bike. Can anyone recommend anything that the op might not need that I might?

    Lifejacket? :D


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    kenmc
    Registered Users Posts: 7,276 ✭✭✭kenmc


    rondeco wrote: »
    I'm in a similar boat but I got a road bike. Can anyone recommend anything that the op might not need that I might?

    mountain bike


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    Hmmzis
    Registered Users Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭Hmmzis


    Knee/shin guards. Get something comfy that won't irritate the inside of your knee.


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    one man clappin
    Registered Users Posts: 598 ✭✭✭one man clappin


    I went to take out the bike this evening for a spin but I noticed that when I pulled the front brake, there was a bit of play, as if the bike was rocking slightly. I had the shock locked at the time.
    The shop I bought the bike in said that he had installed new brakes front and rear, not sure if this has anything to do with it.
    It also looks like I will have to replace the pedals as there is a clicking at 10 and 2 o'clock when I pedal but nothing when I am off the bike and running the pedals free of weight.

    Any help on the rocking would again be appreciated.


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    Super Freak
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭Super Freak


    Bring it back to the shop !! They should be able to sort any problems you have. That's why we pay a premium for buying in a shop ;)


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    Icyseanfitz
    Registered Users Posts: 7,409 ✭✭✭Icyseanfitz


    could be a dodgy hub or headset/stem, id just bring it to the shop they should sort it for you


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