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bigmod
03-12-2005, 01:03 PM
I'm looking for an urban freeride hardtail. When I find one, I want to add pegs front and back to do some grinds. Now I know that you can't add them if you have a thru axel up front. But if you have quick release front and back, what do you need to mount the pegs?

I'm new to mtbing, so I appreciate the help.



ShoreIH
03-12-2005, 01:45 PM
a bmx ;)
mudpuppy
03-12-2005, 01:53 PM
Originally posted by ShoreIH
a bmx ;)


HAHAHA...that was gonna be my answer...hehe.

But really...dont know what it would take....
tazzmenn
03-12-2005, 01:58 PM
Just weld them to your frame;)
LIPS
03-12-2005, 02:15 PM
If you have quick release you need to switch your axles to solid and leave them long enough to tread the pegs onto.
Sticky
03-12-2005, 02:25 PM
You need a BMX bike......
bigmod
03-12-2005, 02:51 PM
thanks for the reply LIPS.

what's wrong with having pegs on a mtb and doing grinds? I think it would give you more options while urban riding and let you try new things.

I've seen pegs on a mtb before, but just up front.
VancouverIslguy
03-12-2005, 04:34 PM
I've heard Rockshox actually has some sort of adaptor for their 20mm forks now, but yeah, you need solid axles.
bighitter
03-12-2005, 06:13 PM
right from the pages of NSMB.com
http://www.nsmb.com/images/gear/banshee04/banshee_scratch_f.jpg

article here
http://www.nsmb.com/gear/banshee04_11_03.php
downstairs
03-12-2005, 06:21 PM
Originally posted by bigmod
thanks for the reply LIPS.

what's wrong with having pegs on a mtb

everything
AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
03-12-2005, 06:24 PM
Try Clicking here this will help you... (www.pinkbike.com)
Nick2468
03-12-2005, 06:25 PM
Originally posted by AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
Try Clicking here this will help you... (www.pinkbike.com)

ive looked on pinkbike forums before and when theres any mention of pegs they say get a bmx

you lose
AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
03-12-2005, 06:33 PM
You missed me reffrence to the point that he should be on pinkbike... you kind of missed that one.. :rolleyes:
RideCraft
03-12-2005, 06:56 PM
Originally posted by AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
You missed me reffrence to the point that he should be on pinkbike... you kind of missed that one.. :rolleyes:

He is NOT asking for your witty bullshit comments, about pinkbike or anything else.
He is asking how to put pegs on his bike, if you are not going to help him answer the question stay out out the thread.
sooke hooligan
03-12-2005, 07:14 PM
the more pegs u have the cooler you are
Scott C
03-12-2005, 07:49 PM
I know Redline makes a bike that comes w/ pegs, I think it's called the Muckamuck.

*EDIT* Here it is:

http://www.redlinebicycles.com/modules/adult-bikes/mtb/images/detailed/images/Muckamuck.jpg
Del
03-12-2005, 09:22 PM
dont be an idiot, just get a bmx. Your riding will thank you.
bigmod
03-12-2005, 09:34 PM
Originally posted by RideCraft
He is NOT asking for your witty bullshit comments, about pinkbike or anything else.
He is asking how to put pegs on his bike, if you are not going to help him answer the question stay out out the thread.

thanks RideCraft, and thanks to everyone who gave me solid info. I appreciate it.

now I don't know why you guys frown on having pegs. are mtbers and bmxers sworn enemies and any mtber with pegs on their bike is a traitor? I'd like to know.
AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
03-12-2005, 09:38 PM
mountian bikes.. are for mountians.. hence the word mountian before bike..

they are not intended to grind.. but some people can miss use them and end up grining.. but putting pegs on is taking it a bit to far...
Scott C
03-12-2005, 09:44 PM
Originally posted by AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
mountian bikes.. are for mountians.. hence the word mountian before bike..

they are not intended to grind.. but some people can miss use them and end up grining.. but putting pegs on is taking it a bit to far...

So people shouldn'y be riding urban either?
RideCraft
03-12-2005, 09:47 PM
Originally posted by AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
mountian bikes.. are for mountians.. hence the word mountian before bike..

they are not intended to grind.. but some people can miss use them and end up grining.. but putting pegs on is taking it a bit to far...

Dude don't even start.
Every single "extreme" sport has gravitated from it's intented us by miles. How can you or anybody else go about stateing that "Mountain biking" has to stay in the mountians, do you have some sort of "all seeing eye" into what the future of mountian biking will be? I am not saying that future of mountain biking is in pegs but I don't know. If the guy wants to try it out, I say go for it.
AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
03-12-2005, 09:53 PM
im all good for riding skate park and urbaning.. but when it comes to pegs... i am anti peg.. just get a bmx.. it would be much more versitile..
bigmod
03-12-2005, 09:56 PM
I see what you're saying. But I think as with everything there is evolution. Skis were never intended for 720's and backflips, and BMX was originally intended for racing and not grinding rails. If you look at what people were doing with mtbikes 15 years ago and now, you can see the change. I think adding pegs and doing grinds is no different. Eventually every urban rider will have them. And if not, why limit your riding to what is 'accetable' by everyone else? I ride for myself, so I might as well make it challenging for myself and keep improving. If people laugh and frown along the way, so be it, it won't bother me.
AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
03-12-2005, 09:58 PM
i guess i like to keep my bike for what it is ment to do.. ride down hils.. i cant see you riding a bike down fromme with pegs on it.. and if i ever feel the need for pegs.. i will be shure to get a Bmx..
the flying moose
03-12-2005, 10:22 PM
people are spending way too much time ragging on others for what they wanna do to their bikes. the guy asked a simple question and most of you post stupid responses.
Lady Gravity
03-12-2005, 11:37 PM
no kidding
take those stupid responses back to pinkbike, where they belong

if you dont have a positive contribution to an honest question, then stay out of the thread
BikerBoy21
03-13-2005, 01:12 AM
Originally posted by AnTi-TrAiL_nAzI
i cant see you riding a bike down fromme with pegs on it.. and if i ever feel the need for pegs..

thats because people dont put pegs on full suspensions. :rolleyes:

and dude, if he wants to put pegs on his bike, let him. the thought has crossed my mind, i mean it would allow for a lot more progression and a wider range of tricks, whats wrong with that?
PegCityThrasher
03-13-2005, 01:27 AM
Bigmod: I am exploring this possiblity as well. If you run 10mm solid axles (bolt on, not QR) then what you can do is get these. They convert 10mm axles to 14mm axles.
http://www.danscomp.com/products/AXLES/437000.jpg
http://www.danscomp.com/cgi-bin/hazel.cgi?action=DETAIL&item=437000
And for all you people who don't think pegs should be on a "mountain" bike, take off hosers. Tell me how much a frame with an american BB and horizontal dropouts resembles a "mountain" bike frame, versus a BMX frame. These street bikes end up more like cruisers with supension and there's nothing wrong with that. Maybe he doesn't like the size of a BMX (like me).
[end rant]

Edit: I'm also trying to figure out how to run a peg on a 20mm axle.
Millstone
03-13-2005, 11:53 AM
Well, if you expect your 10mm axles to last long with pegs, think again. Your pegs will likely be pointing skyward after a few grinds.

Most mtb frames and forks are not designed for pegs. Grinds have a tendancy to be really, really hard on parts. Including frames. Feeble grinds will crack a frame eventually at the seat stays, missed smiths or smiths in general are very hard on the front end, not to mention your body.

What I'm saying is that if you're just planning on learning feeble grinds, don't bother with pegs. Learn to sprocket grind instead.
PegCityThrasher
03-13-2005, 01:23 PM
I'd say it depends on the frame and fork. I have a Banshee Scratch which has the ablity to run pegs as well as 14mm dropouts. And a DJ1 which shares its lowers with the DJ Street which was designed around pegs. Also, since so many BMXers run 3/8" (10mm) axles nowadays way more pegs have 3/8" adapters on them.
~NSP~
03-13-2005, 01:37 PM
Originally posted by Lady Gravity
no kidding
take those stupid responses back to pinkbike, where they belong

if you dont have a positive contribution to an honest question, then stay out of the thread

You just completely contradicted that statement with "take those stupid responces back to pinkbike". That in itself is a stupid responce, and seriously, why the hell does everyone rag on pinkbike. NSMB has its fairshare of dumbasses, and with a pop. like Pinkbike, percentage wise we'd probably level out.

I personally have no problems with pegs on a street bike, It think it would be pretty sick to have a street dedicated bike with two pegs. And Ryan I'm pretty shure that hes talking about a street dedicated bike, and I dont imagine youd see anyone riding fromme with pegs.
PegCityThrasher
03-13-2005, 02:32 PM
Exactly, neilio. Here in Winnipeg, there isn't much more to ride than dirt and street, so building up a dedicated street bike makes more sense.
Scott C
03-13-2005, 02:45 PM
Originally posted by neilio
And Ryan I'm pretty shure that hes talking about a street dedicated bike, and I dont imagine youd see anyone riding fromme with pegs.

That would look hilarious.
Millstone
03-13-2005, 07:37 PM
Originally posted by PegCityThrasher
I'd say it depends on the frame and fork. I have a Banshee Scratch which has the ablity to run pegs as well as 14mm dropouts. And a DJ1 which shares its lowers with the DJ Street which was designed around pegs. Also, since so many BMXers run 3/8" (10mm) axles nowadays way more pegs have 3/8" adapters on them.

Yeah, a lot use a 10mm axle. In the front. If you're not smooth, they still bend.

--

Putting it on your fork could be a bit of a challenge. Maybe you could bore out a 14mm hole to 20 and bolt it on. Wouldn't be that hard, you could probably do it with a dremel. You'd have to space the peg away from the fork with some washers.

Convert your rear hub to solid axle if you really want to. Or.. better yet, find a 14mm axle hub for MTB spacing (no idea how many exsist), file your dropouts and save yourself a lot of hassle.
barry
03-13-2005, 10:39 PM
saying "get a bmx" is kinda retarded. let the kid do what he wants. but the fact is, if your riding style is leading you towards pegs, you'd probably have more fun on a bmx.
Bukkake
03-14-2005, 04:04 AM
Originally posted by barry
saying "get a bmx" is kinda retarded.

As retarted as putting pegs on a mtb?????

The chainstays,seat stays, and droputs on MTB's aren't nearly strong enough for the kind of stress grinding on pegs will cause.

Not to mention the wussy little axles, but go ahead bend your frame if you want to or destroy your hub. People have tried this before and it doesn't work.

I would like to add something positive to this but I can't it's as stupid as trying to put pegs on a polar bear or a boat.
0_o
03-14-2005, 04:37 AM
Go ahead.
Put pegs on your mtb.
Come ride Metro Skate Park with me and try to follow my lines.
It's been a while since I had a good laugh.
Elson Roa
03-14-2005, 07:44 AM
your riding (and your bike) will thank you more than you can imagine if you buy a BMX instead of bastardizing an MTB.

What do you think that would be beyond you/your bike if you were riding a BMX instead of an MTB? If you check out some BMX videos you will see that BMXers are able to do most everything that you can on an MTB when you are on the tarmac, and some more that you can't.

Plus riding a BMX will give you way more people to ride with - who may well not be interested if you're on an MTB. After all if you want to learn to feeble, smith, or crooked grind - why not go to the source?

BMX :thepimp:


BTW my first thought was a simple "BMX" type response, but someone (darn you Mudpuppy, darn you) beat me to it (as did many others). So i thought i'd try and be helpful (for a change).
derwood
03-14-2005, 08:09 AM
I want to put panniers and saddle bags on my DH bike so I can carry snacks and stuff.......anyone know how to do this?



















:D
sooke hooligan
03-14-2005, 08:29 AM
Originally posted by 0_o
Go ahead.
Put pegs on your mtb.
Come ride Metro Skate Park with me and try to follow my lines.
It's been a while since I had a good laugh.

watch out ! hardcore on our hands.
Elson Roa
03-14-2005, 10:58 AM
Originally posted by derwood
I want to put panniers and saddle bags on my DH bike so I can carry snacks and stuff.......anyone know how to do this?



:D

wasnt that in a video a few years ago - some long camping trip type thing aboard full sus bikes?:D
PegCityThrasher
03-14-2005, 12:37 PM
I just want to know if all you guys are against putting pegs on a cruiser? I mean, save for the few MTB compnents (OS bar/stem and sus fork) it'll pretty much be all bmx stuff, or it will when I get a new wheel. Also for the record, I just prefer the slightly larger feel of a 24" wheel bike to one with 20s. I've ridden both.

Derwood: I dunno the video, but there were a bunch of guys that would do those crazy adventure-freeride treks.
Vps Hucker
03-14-2005, 01:17 PM
if the bike was intended for urban then i don't see whats wrong with it. just might not be a good idea going trail riding with pegs. me personaly, i wouldn't do it cuz thats not what i'm into but i'm sure for those who want to do it it would be sweet.
i'm thinking it might just be a bmx with front susp. though. would that work? a bmx with front susp.
i'm sure you could rig something up on, say, a 125 or 250 with pegs.
bigmod
03-14-2005, 02:36 PM
I understand what you guys are saying that a mtb frame might not stand up to the punishment. I have also considered a bmx, but doing grinds and tricks isn't the only thing I want to do, and I like the fact that if I want to go for a longer ride, I can do it on a mtb.

What are some strong hardtail frames that you guys think may stand up to the punishment of grinds? Do you think A specialized P series frame would hold up ( such as the P street )?

I appreciate the responses.
Vps Hucker
03-14-2005, 02:45 PM
http://www.norco.com/05/2005bikes/usage.php
LIPS
03-14-2005, 06:33 PM
Originally posted by bigmod
I'm looking for an urban freeride hardtail. When I find one, I want to add pegs front and back to do some grinds. Now I know that you can't add them if you have a thru axel up front. But if you have quick release front and back, what do you need to mount the pegs?
I'm new to mtbing, so I appreciate the help. Notice he said "what do you need to mount the pegs?" He did not say should I? If you have advice concerning his question by all means offer it up. But if you want to offer your opinion remember opinions are like.............. mountainbikes, everyone on this site's got one

;)
derwood
03-14-2005, 06:40 PM
Originally posted by bigmod
I understand what you guys are saying that a mtb frame might not stand up to the punishment. I have also considered a bmx, but doing grinds and tricks isn't the only thing I want to do, and I like the fact that if I want to go for a longer ride, I can do it on a mtb.

What are some strong hardtail frames that you guys think may stand up to the punishment of grinds? Do you think A specialized P series frame would hold up ( such as the P street )?

I appreciate the responses.

Macniel......We The People.....Mosh........ :D
PegCityThrasher
03-14-2005, 07:43 PM
Bigmod, the P.Street is designed around pegs and in that respect it's got chunky 14mm dropouts and grind guards welded to the bottom of the chainstays. The Banshee Scratch is also well suited, as it has grind guards and the ability to run 10 or 14mm axles. Also, it comes in more sizes (3 versus 1). I can't say I'd recommend anything less than a steel frame as concrete (especially rough or uneven) will probably chew through an alu chainstay in no time. I included a pic of the underside of my chainstay from feeble sprocket grinds. It's a steel Kona frame with no chainstay reinforcement.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/jor_el/chainstay.jpg
erenes
03-17-2005, 11:58 PM
I just wrote a little article with photos about pegs on big bikes

http://www.astercity.net/~erenes/grindmtb/grinding.html
PegCityThrasher
03-18-2005, 12:58 AM
Erenes: I think it's time to get some new pegs and chain and sprocket. I've seen bikes left out in the rain with drivetrains that're less rusty :)
Tom P
03-18-2005, 01:27 AM
Originally posted by derwood
I want to put panniers and saddle bags on my DH bike so I can carry snacks and stuff.......anyone know how to do this?


i believe this is the rack you've been searching for. ;)

http://images.mec.ca/media/Images/Products/Cycling/4013152s.jpg
erenes
03-18-2005, 05:03 AM
Originally posted by PegCityThrasher
Erenes: I think it's time to get some new pegs and chain and sprocket. I've seen bikes left out in the rain with drivetrains that're less rusty :)

look here:

http://www.astercity.net/~erenes/2005/045.jpg

do you like my bike clean? no or small rust for all show-bike lovers :D
PegCityThrasher
03-18-2005, 11:30 AM
Nice bike dude.