Inherited bike — Mag Thoughts / Stoke appreciated!

[nconzey]

Novice mtb crew here. Just inherited this bike from dad. Would love any thoughts / stoke mag community is willing to share. Appreciate it!



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[Sandbox]

Ride it till it blows up or you want to get better. I’d probably take off the toe clips


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[Beaver]

Clean it up and hang it on the wall.

I have 2005 Turner Flux I inherited from my dad. My wife rode it for a couple years but I recently bought her a 29er so my dad's bike will be mounted on the wall in the cabin I bought from my mom.

[RShea]

Good hard tail mountain bike. Make sure it is close to being a good fit- frame wise at least, for you. Front shock check to see if it is working and riding firm enough or if it needs some work and too soft. Check the chain for wear and if it is in specification or needs replaced. If it is good, then clean it and lube it up. Consider if you are going to go to clipless mountain bike pedals and shoes instead of the toe clips. Where are you planning on riding- rail trails, full single track and mountain bike trails? Bikes are just not available in most shops, so enjoy it and get out a ride it.

[Core Shot]

Chain looks rusty. Buy a new one.

Lube and clean all the sprockets.

Check brake pads and replace. If they are anything like the chain they are dry and hard.

Shock servicing gets more complicated. But there are videos for any bike maintenance.

Ride it like you stole it.

[nickwm21]

Chain looks rusty. Buy a new one.

Lube and clean all the sprockets.

Check brake pads and replace. If they are anything like the chain they are dry and hard.

Shock servicing gets more complicated. But there are videos for any bike maintenance.

Ride it like you stole it.

Here at TGR isn’t the chain advice to sous vide it in nacho cheese....


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[nickwm21]

If you want to spend money on it then get a fresh chain, fresh shifter and brake cables, flat pedals, some modern tires...

Putting a rigid fork on that and some slick tires and you have a perfect townie/commuter...


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[Hott Butt Mud]

Nice troll.

[stuckathuntermtn]

I would get even longer bar ends.

[XXX-er]

Rock hopper was a good bike, ride it and fix whatever needs fixing

I see some crazy prices for old vintage parts on older bikes such as this

I don't really get it

[nconzey]

Thanks all some great advice I will be making some updates will post again when it’s tuned up ! Cheers


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[nconzey]

Good hard tail mountain bike. Make sure it is close to being a good fit- frame wise at least, for you. Front shock check to see if it is working and riding firm enough or if it needs some work and too soft. Check the chain for wear and if it is in specification or needs replaced. If it is good, then clean it and lube it up. Consider if you are going to go to clipless mountain bike pedals and shoes instead of the toe clips. Where are you planning on riding- rail trails, full single track and mountain bike trails? Bikes are just not available in most shops, so enjoy it and get out a ride it.

Thanks ! I’ll do these in my tuneup .Yeah been ripping it around mainly on local single track options to the best of my capabilities . Is it generally a pretty versatile bike ?


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[nconzey]

Chain looks rusty. Buy a new one.

Lube and clean all the sprockets.

Check brake pads and replace. If they are anything like the chain they are dry and hard.

Shock servicing gets more complicated. But there are videos for any bike maintenance.

Ride it like you stole it.

Cheers man!


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[nconzey]

If you want to spend money on it then get a fresh chain, fresh shifter and brake cables, flat pedals, some modern tires...

Putting a rigid fork on that and some slick tires and you have a perfect townie/commuter...


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Appreciate it - would be willing to throw a bit of money at it to make it sing


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[Core Shot]

I would get even longer bar ends.

^^^ this

Makes me think what ever happened to bar ends? Did geometry get more upright? Or did hard core biking get more downhill?

[TAFKALVS]

^^^ this

Makes me think what ever happened to bar ends? Did geometry get more upright? Or did hard core biking get more downhill?

Geometry on mountain bikes is radically different. Hard to pinpoint just one thing...

[stuckathuntermtn]

And the really wide handlebars.

[XXX-er]

I still got em on my olderstyle touring mtnbike, good for leaning a loaded bike against a wall also more riding positions

they don't really work with super wide bars & forward riding position

[Sirshredalot]

^^^ this

Makes me think what ever happened to bar ends? Did geometry get more upright? Or did hard core biking get more downhill?

The combo of wider bars and more upright geometry killed the bar end. Shred in Peace, purple anodized 1997 Onza.

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[Peruvian]

^^^ this

Makes me think what ever happened to bar ends? Did geometry get more upright? Or did hard core biking get more downhill?

It was too hard to recover after hooking them on a trailside sapling.