Bicycles - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

loam · 09-16-2012, 04:21 AM

You should consider a touring bike instead of a hybrid.

wallace03 · 09-19-2012, 10:28 PM

Can anyone suggest me a good MTB or brand that is under $400. Preferably one that can be used on the road too. I rode my buddies MTB that he got for $600 5-6 years ago, and it totally out performed by 88 Schwinn road bike on and off the road. He said for that price i could find a much better one now, but i don't want to speed that much.

YW-Slayer · 09-21-2012, 11:36 AM

Look at some of the basic Trek, Specialized or Giant models. They'll do for what you guys are thinking of doing. The important thing is to get a frame size that fits you and a decent bike fit, so I'd definitely spend a bit extra and go to a proper bike shop rather than Wal-Mart or whatever.

JHR · 10-02-2012, 10:32 AM

I used a regular Thule 3 spot rack on the back of the FRS. Because of the bumper though, the rack will only accept 2 bikes, not three.

Obviously not intended as anti-theft solution. I was worried the straps would scratch the paint, but set up properly, they've been fine so far.

I'd love a hitch-mount solution (though putting a hitch on the car seems weird!), but this will do for now:

Attachment 16719
You can see the bike is high enough to avoid exhaust

Attachment 16720
Note first "slot" empty due to bumper

Attachment 16721
two bikes

Giccin · 10-02-2012, 12:26 PM

I wanna get into it!

But... Not so good with all the terminology of these bike parts. :<

Allch Chcar · 11-20-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by loam

You should consider a touring bike instead of a hybrid.

I got a used one for $20.
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I keep getting compliments on it. I'm not sure what to think.

gmookher · 11-22-2012, 08:25 AM

As someone who rides everything from Xc racing to dh the Brz is not a bikers car really. Would visit a trailer hitch shp to see about adding a custom hitch like I did on my s4

Brett · 12-02-2012, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gmookher

As someone who rides everything from Xc racing to dh the Brz is not a bikers car really. Would visit a trailer hitch shp to see about adding a custom hitch like I did on my s4

I disagree. I toss my bike in the trunk frequently:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6539

Brett

Brett · 12-02-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

I got a used one for $20.
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I keep getting compliments on it. I'm not sure what to think.

I like it! I'm spoiled by STI shifters, but I still really like the classic steel road bikes like this.

White Shadow · 12-02-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chee-Hu

I ride MTB.

Oldie but still treats me right.

Oldie? LOL, if you saw my mountain bike you'd laugh your ass off. I still ride my old Bridgestone mountain bike. Fully rigid suspension, just the way I like it. Most people probably don't even know that Bridgestone used to make mountain bikes. I'll have to snap a pic and post it.

SkitterSkotter · 12-02-2012, 10:25 PM

yeee, I love cycling...I shall post up my bikes:

My mountain bike:

My road bike:

my singe speed:

Chee-Hu · 12-04-2012, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by White Shadow

Oldie? LOL, if you saw my mountain bike you'd laugh your ass off. I still ride my old Bridgestone mountain bike. Fully rigid suspension, just the way I like it. Most people probably don't even know that Bridgestone used to make mountain bikes. I'll have to snap a pic and post it.

LOL! Please do take some pics. I've only seen a few pics and faintly remember what they look like.

White Shadow · 12-04-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chee-Hu

LOL! Please do take some pics. I've only seen a few pics and faintly remember what they look like.

Here's a quick pic that I took today. This is an OLD bike. I don't remember the year, but I think it's a 1991 model. It was around $400 when new and I've gotten my money out of it 10 times over!

Quentin · 12-08-2012, 07:18 AM

My latest. 2012 Cannondale Scalpel 29er Carbon 1.

Yeah, it put a hurting on my FR-S budget. My god, what an amazing bike, though. I can't wait until summer for some dry, fast riding. It has been brilliant in the cold wet leafs so far.

09-19-2012, 10:28 PM	#44
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09-16-2012, 04:21 AM	#43
loam Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ LTD Location: Los Angeles Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	You should consider a touring bike instead of a hybrid.

09-21-2012, 11:36 AM	#45
YW-Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ (MT, WRB), 2005 Legacy B4 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 122 Thanks: 55 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Look at some of the basic Trek, Specialized or Giant models. They'll do for what you guys are thinking of doing. The important thing is to get a frame size that fits you and a decent bike fit, so I'd definitely spend a bit extra and go to a proper bike shop rather than Wal-Mart or whatever.

10-02-2012, 10:32 AM	#46
JHR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Black FRS Location: Canada Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I used a regular Thule 3 spot rack on the back of the FRS. Because of the bumper though, the rack will only accept 2 bikes, not three. Obviously not intended as anti-theft solution. I was worried the straps would scratch the paint, but set up properly, they've been fine so far. I'd love a hitch-mount solution (though putting a hitch on the car seems weird!), but this will do for now: Attachment 16719 You can see the bike is high enough to avoid exhaust Attachment 16720 Note first "slot" empty due to bumper Attachment 16721 two bikes

11-22-2012, 08:25 AM	#49
gmookher Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: VortechSC,BorlaEL,Perrin,GCRace Location: HighHeatHighAltitudeAZ,USA Posts: 2,254 Thanks: 458 Thanked 669 Times in 394 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s)	As someone who rides everything from Xc racing to dh the Brz is not a bikers car really. Would visit a trailer hitch shp to see about adding a custom hitch like I did on my s4

12-08-2012, 07:18 AM	#56
Quentin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: ‘16 4Runner, ‘19 Corolla HB Location: Hurricane, WV Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 685 Thanked 813 Times in 435 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	My latest. 2012 Cannondale Scalpel 29er Carbon 1. Yeah, it put a hurting on my FR-S budget. My god, what an amazing bike, though. I can't wait until summer for some dry, fast riding. It has been brilliant in the cold wet leafs so far.

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