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Discussion starter · #101 ·
Any suggestions on removing the stock grips? Im getting my ODI Rogue lock on grips in the mail by tuesday. Im thinking about just slicing the stock grips with a blade if it becomes a hassle but I dont want to destroy basically new grips.
 
#103 ·
Dude, you are so bipolar and defensive with your purchase, you're funny man.

As for the grips, push them from the inside outward. Rubbing alcohol works as a lubricant.
 
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UEDan said:
Dude, you are so bipolar and defensive with your purchase, you're funny man.

As for the grips, push them from the inside outward. Rubbing alcohol works as a lubricant.
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Bipolar? maybe I should see you instead of my dr since u seem to know better. The guy was being a smart ass. Im straight up and speak my mind. Whoever doesnt like it i must be too real for them.

As for the grips, how would i get the alcohol in between the grip and bar since its so tight? I dont have patience and a pretty bad temper, ill most likely just end up slicing them lol
 
#108 ·
Your posts are absolutely ridiculous. You go from excited and wanting to brag about your 400.00 Diamond Back, to freaking out on people. Real talk man. As far as the grips, I will give you a real tip. Blow them off with compressed air. Then when you are done learning how to install your grips, you can get started on the wheel build from "scratch".
 
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ghettocop said:
Your posts are absolutely ridiculous. You go from excited and wanting to brag about your 400.00 Diamond Back, to freaking out on people. Real talk man. As far as the grips, I will give you a real tip. Blow them off with compressed air. Then when you are done learning how to install your grips, you can get started on the wheel build from "scratch".
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I "freak out" on people that just want to be negative towards me. Im not gonna let a couple people ruin my mood. Ill say what I have to say to that person and continue on with MY thread. If you have nothing positive to say then dont say it at all. Everyone that has been helpful and positive Ive been friendly with. People wanna call it "bipolar" and "ridiculous" but I just treat people the way I'm treated. So yes, if your negative towards me I will be negative towards you (generally speaking).

As for the compressed air, I dont have a compressor. And im not "bragging" about my bike. Also why does it matter if i paid $400? Does that mean just cuz I drive a new bmw that im better than you or anyone else? I dont think so. Besides, Im turning this bike from a "$400 bike" to a $1k+ bike slowly but surely. Just like I turned my car from a $40k car to a $100k car. I ripped a lambo gallardo, (just one example) with my tuned 335i. So I dont think price really matters, unless you want to keep it "stock".
 
#110 ·
This thread is pretty funny. But, you know, its kind of refreshing to see someone getting excited about their $400 bike.

Yeah, on the grips, if you don't have an air compressor (I don't), grab the longest screwdriver you own and a spray bottle of your favorite household cleaner (I usually use Windex, but anything works). Insert screwdriver between the grip and handlebar as far as you can wiggle it in. Pry up. Squirt in the cleaner. Twist the grips and they'll pop right off.

Now, I don't want to sound like a d!ck or whatever, but if you don't even know how to take your grips off, how are you going to rebuild the wheels with different spokes? I mean, wheelbuilding is a pretty advanced skill, and maybe I'm wrong and you're pretty good at it, but it doesn't really sound like you know what you're doing. I'm all for learning to work on your own bike, but maybe start with learning to properly adjust the derailleur and stuff like that. In fact, you should take a break from buying stuff and just go ride your bike. Like ASAP. Ride the hell out of it, just the way it is. Have a blast on it. I guarantee you will. When you post that pic of it with the licence plate, it better be on a trail in the woods or at least all covered in mud or something. And when you take the pic, remember, stem valves at 6 o'clock and chain on the big dog. Its the Rules.
 
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bolandjd said:
This thread is pretty funny. But, you know, its kind of refreshing to see someone getting excited about their $400 bike.

Yeah, on the grips, if you don't have an air compressor (I don't), grab the longest screwdriver you own and a spray bottle of your favorite household cleaner (I usually use Windex, but anything works). Insert screwdriver between the grip and handlebar as far as you can wiggle it in. Pry up. Squirt in the cleaner. Twist the grips and they'll pop right off.

Now, I don't want to sound like a d!ck or whatever, but if you don't even know how to take your grips off, how are you going to rebuild the wheels with different spokes? I mean, wheelbuilding is a pretty advanced skill, and maybe I'm wrong and you're pretty good at it, but it doesn't really sound like you know what you're doing. I'm all for learning to work on your own bike, but maybe start with learning to properly adjust the derailleur and stuff like that. In fact, you should take a break from buying stuff and just go ride your bike. Like ASAP. Ride the hell out of it, just the way it is. Have a blast on it. I guarantee you will. When you post that pic of it with the licence plate, it better be on a trail in the woods or at least all covered in mud or something. And when you take the pic, remember, stem valves at 6 o'clock and chain on the big dog. Its the Rules.
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Are you kidding me? Lol just cuz I asked for suggestions on how to remove the grips doesnt mean I dont know what im doing. I can build a bike from scratch. All the work that gets done is by me. I never take it to a shop. I just wanted to find out what would be the easiest way to remove grips. I go to college for engineering and auto tech. All the work on my car (down pipe, turbo chip, exhaust, coilovers, sway bars, intercooler, boost gauge, speaker system with 2 amps, meth injection, blow off valve....list goes on forever) was all done with my two hands. So im pretty sure a bicycle isnt that hard lol. And its not a $400 bike, i paid $400. Thats like saying a $3k bike is a $800 bike just cuz u paid $800 for it. I sense you say that to offend me but nice try lol.

I do appreciate your input on the grips. Ill give that a shot tomorrow when i get home (i work overnight). Thanks!

As for the pic, i live in nyc so theres no real offroad anything really. And im gonna take the pic the way I take it. This isnt a photo shoot.
 
#114 ·
MarkyB said:
I got a custom license plate for my bike lol. I just finished attaching it to a bracket. I will post pics of it mounted tomorrow.

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Come on people, this guy is either trolling or he is building this bike so he can compete in the Special Olympics.
 
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MarkyB said:
As for the compressed air, I dont have a compressor. And im not "bragging" about my bike. Also why does it matter if i paid $400? Does that mean just cuz I drive a new bmw that im better than you or anyone else? I dont think so. Besides, Im turning this bike from a "$400 bike" to a $1k+ bike slowly but surely. Just like I turned my car from a $40k car to a $100k car. I ripped a lambo gallardo, (just one example) with my tuned 335i. So I dont think price really matters, unless you want to keep it "stock".
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You're in college for engineering yet you have a car you value at $100k...?

Sh!t, I make a relative butload of money (I make more than my house cost) but your college job puts me to shame! :)

Good on you mate, if you enjoy the bike then so be it... just try to spread positivity and not negativity with your responses. Something that may serve you well in the future (especially in a highly competitive professional environment) is to remember that it's not "what" you say, but rather "how" you say it.

Would love to see some vids of the 335 if you have any. My wife has been wanting one for a while, so I may be breaking down and getting her one of the new 4 series when they come out.
 
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MarkyB said:
Are you kidding me? ... All the work on my car (down pipe, turbo chip, exhaust, coilovers, sway bars, intercooler, boost gauge, speaker system with 2 amps, meth injection, blow off valve....list goes on forever) was all done with my two hands. So im pretty sure a bicycle isnt that hard lol.

As for the pic, i live in nyc so theres no real offroad anything really. And im gonna take the pic the way I take it. This isnt a photo shoot.
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Where my confusion sets in is if you're knowledgeable enough to do that sort of mechanical work on cars, why are you willfully blind to information such as the overall build quality of the existing components on a bike you just purchased. I'm all for seeing what you're able to turn a $400 bike into if you're learning the entire time, but there's some reality to the notion that you're basically trying to turn a Hyundai Accent into something that smokes M5's. Yes it can be done, but for the money, effort, and mechanical compromises required to pull it off, you'd be better off just daily driving the Accent, and then starting from scratch on a whole new project with way more potential. If need be track day the stock Hyundai a few times to develop some skills that are transferable, that sort of thing.

The other bit about MTB stuff is that the software is more important than the hardware, by a big margin. I'm quite certain Rachel Atherton on a rigid kid's bike could take me to school down any hill or mountain around, regardless of what kind of trick hardware I'm on. There's a lot of skill to be gained just biking around with what you have, and more importantly, by taking your bike somewhere where there are some trails worth biking on. Right now your bike is probably overkill for urban environment, but you're misinterpreting the response above - if you're ever trying to decide between spending money on more bike parts, or actually taking your bike out as-is and getting it honestly dirty, choose the latter. Seriously, do. You'll learn way more, understand where you want to go with parts next, and most importantly you'll get better as a rider.

I live on the one street ever punk high schooler goes to on to dick around with their fart can mufflered jalopies, don't be the MTB equivalent of that. They're the epitome of just adding and modifying parts without having a technical understanding of what they're really after - if ever taken to the track they'll get their doors blown off by competent drivers in stock 335deisels. If all you want is cool looking hardware on a bike that doesn't get ridden as intended, then all of my advice is worthless. If that's not the case, at least heed the advice of just riding the bike some more before swapping out all the parts. If nothing else, give yourself a good bit of baseline information before you go about doing parts stuff - carry over some of the best practices from modifying cars, otherwise the school you're doing is going to be a waste.
 
#118 ·
I'm tuning into this thread also to see how a Diamondback could draw this much interest. I had one and it never drew this much interest. This tread is like a hurricane, things are flying everywhere. It is entertaining. I have to control myself from making comments, tempting, but I don't like hurricanes...
 
#120 ·
MarkyB said:
Just like I turned my car from a $40k car to a $100k car. I ripped a lambo gallardo, (just one example) with my tuned 335i. So I dont think price really matters, unless you want to keep it "stock".
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1) I call bull sh!t because I guy with 100k probably would spend more money on a bike.
2) Even if you had a $40k car and put $60k in it, it doesn't mean it is worth $100k. It is still only worth what somebody will pay for it.
3) Yes, the quality of the platform does matter. On bike it is the frame and the frame of the Overdrive sucks balls.
 
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