|   New MTBiker | Asharus
Dec 15, 2003 12:30 PM | | I bought my first MTB from ebay, a Kona Muni-Mula. It's in excellent shape, and I'm very happy with it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3639226851&category=27947&rd=1
My LBS charged me $50 for a tune-up. What is the average price for a basic tune-up?
Also, I can't figure out what model year the bike is, Kona's site does not list it anymore. I found the 2002? model and was listed for $999. Does anyone know which year the Muni-Mula was in blue? Was $400 a good price for this bike?
I'm a newbie, and so far I've purchased these for riding in the winter here in NY:
1. Cage/Polar Water Bottle
2. Trek Helmet
3. Seatbag w/ basic tools, patches, tire levers, and lube.
4. Saris Bones 3 Trunk Rack
5. Fleece Gloves
Are there any other tools I should carry? How about a pump? Can I attach the pump to the bike somehow, like I attached the cage?
Thanks for helping a newbie... |
| re: New MTBiker | Ham
Dec 15, 2003 12:49 PM | | I think a pump would be a good idea. Most of them come with some mounting hardware that allows you to attach it to one of the tubes of the front triangle. Make sure you get one that works well and easily with whatever type of tube valve you have (presta or schrader)...the folks at the bike shop should be able to help with that.
The only other thing I think pretty much everyone gets sooner or later is a camelback type hydration system. It's basically a bladder that you wear like a backpack and you drink thru a hose as you ride. It's definitely not necessary, but most people love em once they've got em.
Before I got too much gear, I'd go out and ride ride ride...after all it's free and more fun than gear shopping! |
| hydration systems..... | shaine
Dec 15, 2003 2:00 PM | | I agree with Ham. On a further note regarding the hydration pack.
Camelbacks are slightly more expensive than the millions of other packs out there. And for a reason, they were the first and the best. It's not a bargain if you buy a new pack in a month because yours sucks. You camelback will carry all the crap you want for a long ride plus your water, plus offers spine protection in crashes.
Mine is always packes with food, tubes, pump etc. I never have to think about what to pack or worry about forgetting something.
I would consider it a necessity. |
| bike pump and tune up | reek
Dec 16, 2003 6:34 AM | | Just to let you know, I've had bad luck with mounting my pump on my frame in the northeast. Mostly due to the wet conditions of riding and the spray from the front wheel. I've had to rebuild my pump several times a year to get the mud and water out of it. I mainly have used Zefal pumps, maybe other pumps are more water tight. Definitely get a Camelbak (by brand) and put everything in there. Keeps tools, pump, tubes, everything in one place to grab and go and not worry about forgetting / losing something.
For the tune up, from what I can tell, there's really nothing major an LBS will do that you can't do with your basic bike tool and a few "specialty" tools you'll probably want to invest in anyway like a chain tool, chain whip, cassette too, crank puller, and BB tool. I've been riding for over 20 years and knowing how to use these tools will definitely help keep you going AND help on the trail side.
Happy riding!!!
By the way, nice bike / fork combo for $400. Best not to look too much into weather you got a good deal or not because you can convince yourself you didn't when in fact you did. |
| re: New MTBiker | Ham
Dec 15, 2003 12:59 PM | | I did a little research and it looks like your bike is a 99 model. 400 may have been a bit high for a bike this old, but then again, if it's in great shape, then not so bad. At this point, it doesn't really matter...just enjoy what looks like a very nice bike!
Oh, and I usually pay about 40 bucks for a tuneup when I bother to get one and that is down in NC...not sure how NC compares to NY in terms of expenses but I hear a movie costs like 12 bucks up there (we pay 6-7) so maybe you're doin ok. |
| re: New MTBiker | Asharus
Dec 15, 2003 1:09 PM | | Do you have some sort of link for the info you found on the 1999 model? I want to know as much details about this bike as possible.
Thanks!
Yeah movie tickets here are about 9.25 - 9.50 = ( |
| re: New MTBiker | Ham
Dec 15, 2003 5:44 PM | | So this is where I figured out what year your bike is it is a review page from this site...some of the reviewers were saying how they liked the blue color and I put 2 and 2 together. People seem to like the bike quite well.
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Bike_hardtail/product_19518.shtml
Below is the old Kona site (I guess)
http://www.konaworld.com/TechArea/newtech5.html
If you go to the pull down menu at the upper left, there are options that will tell you about your bike. Unfortunately, it tends to list info about all the models for that year so you have to sort thru to find it, but its not too hard. From what it says, your bike appears to be between the hard core xc racer and the hard core freeride frame...which I think is a great place to start!
enjoy! |
| Thanks for the links, just what I'm looking for!(nt) | Asharus
Dec 16, 2003 10:19 AM | | |
| Thanks for the info guys, you've been very helpful. | Asharus
Dec 16, 2003 9:30 AM | | Now I just need to figure out how to move the angle on the seat. Not the height, but how the seat is angled.
Gonna do the research now. |
| Thanks for the info guys, you've been very helpful. | Ham
Dec 16, 2003 9:50 AM | | There is usually a little allen bolt on the bottom of the two metal plates that clamp the rails of the seat that if loosened will allow you to move the seat angle, then just tighten it down when you're happy with the angle.
Park Tools has a site that gives pretty good directions for most things (although not seat adjustments)
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml |
| I've been to that site, and it's very informative, thanks. | Asharus
Dec 16, 2003 10:14 AM | | On the Titec saddle, there are two allen bolts. Basically I just loosen those two bolts and then retighten when I have the proper angle?
The two bolts are pointing upwards, it's not vertical. It seems quite odd, and I couldn't figure out how to adjust it earlier.
Perhaps I'll pass by the LBS again later to ask. |
| I've been to that site, and it's very informative, thanks. | Wraith
Dec 16, 2003 10:34 AM | | The adjustment of the angle of saddle has nothing to do with the saddle it-self, it actually part of the seat post. So, what kind of seat post do you have? |
| I've been to that site, and it's very informative, thanks. | Asharus
Dec 16, 2003 10:40 AM | | The Titec saddle is attached to a Bracer seat post. |
| The bracer seat post is a suspension seat post, if that matters | Asharus
Dec 16, 2003 10:41 AM | | |
| Found the info on the Bracer Seat Post | Asharus
Dec 16, 2003 10:57 AM | | http://www.postmoderne.com/pst/Manual/BRACER/page/image11.html
According to the manual, tightening the front and rear bolts will move the seat angle forward or backwards. |
| Found the info on the Bracer Seat Post | Ham
Dec 16, 2003 11:35 AM | | Cool, sounds like you got it figured out...sorry if my explanation failed to mention that you should be working with the post and not the seat itself... |
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