Well, I finally scored a new (to me) bike. It's a Diamond Back Wildwood, and even the helmet was included. I'm going to have to adjust the seat height, most likely with a wrench, because there's no qr (quick release). Does anyone on here have advice about this? Could I possibly replace the current arrangement with a qr? Also, how do I add a kickstand?
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Fix nonqr bike seat
- Thread starter Rgarner
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yes you should be able to replace it with a qr seat clamp. i just did a search on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/bike-seat-clamps/b?ie=UTF8&node=3494301
and kickstand:
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=kickstand&rh=n:3494301&ref=nb_sb_noss
i would first measure the post's diameter where the seat sits on. this will determine which clamp will fit around your post.....then you just pick the one that fits and the style you like.
as far as kickstands go.......never used one on all of my bikes. they just add weight and are not really necessary IMHO.
as far as kickstands go.......never used one on all of my bikes. they just add weight and are not really necessary IMHO.
How old is that helmet and is it the proper size for you? They have sizing and expiration dates, if either are out of spec you should buy a new one (assuming you value your head and its contents).
Yeh, I wouldn't trust a second hand helmet. That's for the rubbish. It could have taken a tumble already for all you know.
You can usually adjust the seat with a wrench. Is it only you riding the bike? Do you really need a quick release? A thief could quickly release it, and then bye bye seat.
If you're planning on leaving it anywhere, you might want to invest in a good sturdy D-lock as well.
You can usually adjust the seat with a wrench. Is it only you riding the bike? Do you really need a quick release? A thief could quickly release it, and then bye bye seat.
If you're planning on leaving it anywhere, you might want to invest in a good sturdy D-lock as well.
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It's been decades since I owned a bike, but I recall relying on their kickstands to keep bikes upright when not in use. So I'm kind of puzzled.
most places where you can lock you bikes have it so that it will stand in place. for me i always used the long bike locks and wrap it in between the spokes and body of the bike to a pole, fence or bike stands.It's been decades since I owned a bike, but I recall relying on their kickstands to keep bikes upright when not in use. So I'm kind of puzzled.
i when i was in highschool and even in college, i would ride 50-100 miles every other day. i mainly used a roqad bike, but i did use mountain bikes as well. none of them came with kickstands. if they did i probably would have taken them off.
looking back i'm not sure how i did that.
I want a kickstand because I often have my hands full as I did when I got the bike. Even if I don't I'm not the type to throw it on the ground and risk damage. It's even more "fun" to try to keep it upright and put it on a rack at the same time. I assume a d lock is Kryptonite, Gorilla, or something that way. As for the helmet, I haven't tried it on yet but here's a picture. By the way, what kind of wrench should I use? I guess I could probably adjust it just once. Actually, it's two photos.
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Add it near the pedals. Kickstand!
Ew!! That helmet looks like it's seen better days. I certainly wouldn't want to wear it. Bike helmets do have expiry dates, after which they should be replaced anyway
Definitely buy yourself a new helmet I think, because you never know.
As for a suitable wrench, anything that will fit the hex nut that's holding the seat post. An adjustable one will do.
Kryptonite and Gorilla are good brand-name D-locks yeh. Thing with a bike lock, don't go cheapo. Otherwise you might find someone else has your bike away
Not knowing his physical condition, why would it be a pain? Narrow stairs? Huge bike?
Rigging up some sort of pulley system would be a pain in the rump imo.
What about removing the wheel/tire assy's and make 3 trips max. (1 tire, 1 tire, frame) up/down stairs?
lol, that would set him back a few shekelshere is an idea:
why not? just lock it up with a really good bike lock. it should be fine. doesn't the complex have a place for bikes?
How heavy is the actual bicycle? Does it take two people to pick it up or something?
Myself I can take an ordinary bicycle, and just put my arm through the frame, grab a tube and carry it up several flights of stairs no problem.
Some places can be particularly ghetto and leave a bike downstairs, might find it stripped of all removable parts, and only the frame remaining. Also many stairwells may not have the space to pull one up on a rope, pulley, hoist or whatever.
Myself I can take an ordinary bicycle, and just put my arm through the frame, grab a tube and carry it up several flights of stairs no problem.
Some places can be particularly ghetto and leave a bike downstairs, might find it stripped of all removable parts, and only the frame remaining. Also many stairwells may not have the space to pull one up on a rope, pulley, hoist or whatever.
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