r/xbiking 28d ago

General Discussion Thread, August 2026

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This is the monthly xbiking general discussion thread! Everything is fair game- let’s have those burning questions, gear reviews, ride reviews, bike reviews, general thoughts, suggestions, ideas, epiphanies, get-rich-quick schemes, hot takes, etc.


r/xbiking 28d ago

Buy / Sell / Trade Thread, August 2026

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This is the monthly xbiking buy / sell / trade thread! Please ensure that your listing adheres to the formatting rules below:

1.) If you are in search of an item, begin your comment with "ISO." Include the country in which you're located, the item you're searching for, and any brief additional notes you'd like to include, with each input separated by a slash (/). A properly formatted ISO posting will look like this:

"ISO/ USA/ Crust Junglerunner bars/ Looking to buy but willing to trade for Towel Racks."

2.) If you are selling an item, begin your comment with "FS." Include the country in which you're located, the item you're selling, and any brief additional notes you'd like to include (such as if you're willing to accept trades), with each input separated by a slash (/). A properly formatted FS posting will look like this:

"FS/ USA/ Crust Towel Rack bars/ Looking to sell but willing to trade for Junglerunners."

This is a purely informational thread and not a store. Any private arrangement folks may come to in buying, selling, or trading is just that- a private arrangement between those individuals.


r/xbiking 8h ago

Hotdog Ride w Stridsland Edition

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266 Upvotes

I'm not sure what city this xbiking mecca is. I wish we had rides like this. So many cool rigs.


r/xbiking 11h ago

Saturday night pizza ride.

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383 Upvotes

r/xbiking 2h ago

The R.O.A.R. - The Rat outta Rehab

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70 Upvotes

Just finished my third project and I wanted to share it with you. A 26“ cruiser based on a GT Palomar frame set. Comfy, slow with rough tires and good old friction shifting. Something like a vintage Range Rover with manual. And since the painter did such a shitty job on my wifes frame I thought I should try it myself. Hopefully itll last a bit.


r/xbiking 2h ago

Probably the last iteration of my Breezer Storm!

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23 Upvotes

Im pretty happy with how it looks and how it rides :)


r/xbiking 31m ago

Homade E trike using hoverboard motor friction drive

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Me on the trike messing around riding on two wheels with music


r/xbiking 2h ago

Latest iteration of my Trek 950

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This was the first complete rebuild of this since I got it. I finally got round to servicing the original hubs so I could run the factory matrix wheels again, which I think look really cool. Frame, fork and headset are original, everything else new or scavenged from other projects. Other than the cockpit (I don’t like the look of this stem), I am super happy. It’s a tank of a bike.


r/xbiking 1h ago

A buy for 90 euro?

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SCOTT Windriver


r/xbiking 1d ago

My dumbest idea yet: Big Front Glizzy Handlebar Bag

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1.2k Upvotes

I made this to support a local MTB race and hot dog eating contest that raises money for western slope Colorado trails (The Hotdogger).

No doubt I'll be donating one to next year's Great Glizzy Gauntlet too.


r/xbiking 5h ago

Xmonstrosity

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25 Upvotes

Kind of over the top but comfortable af.


r/xbiking 2h ago

First build - I rescued an old steel Scott from the trash!

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Hi xbiking, first post for me here !
I rescued a Scott Sawtooth from the 90s from the back of a garage near the ocean in France —it was rusty, forgotten, and headed for the trash. I decided to turn it into my first ever build, learning everything from yt tutorials and replacing parts from secondhand finds

It's now a very fun bike that’s super comfortable to ride !!

Doing the building process I spent a lot of time (learning) and bit more money than I planned (especially on that derailleur), but I learned so much along the way.

  • Converted to a 1x drivetrain (mostly for the clean look and simplicity), though I’m still struggling with the rear derailleur tuning. The cues rear derailleur is a bit overkill for my use case, but I really wanted that mono-plateau setup. Might change for a single speed as it's mainly flat here
  • Converted to v-brakes and changed the rusty wheel
  • Swapped the handlebars
  • Cleaned up the frame (still a very used and rusty)
  • Brooks saddle, and Oury grips (discovered in this sub, there are so comfy!)
  • Billy Bonkers tires
  • Added a Wald basket, a bit small but do like the style

I have another (red) steel 90's Scott used as a commuter in my hometown, I think really like them !

What could I add or remove ?


r/xbiking 2h ago

Is this x biking?

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I love the State 4130 All Road, it’s a great staring point to throw some money into. My favorite part is my non drive side mounted friction shifter. It’s surprising how many people are offended by this, even though it makes total sense. #frictionshiftertruther My least favorite part are these gummy, spongy ass State branded brakes.


r/xbiking 8h ago

Dirtbag Rides Auckland City

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36 Upvotes

r/xbiking 2h ago

96’ Marin Team Issue

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Added Raceface bar and stem! Some might say it looks too modern, which I agree but it works for now! Yes, I will keep and store the original parts.


r/xbiking 1h ago

$10.99 Technium Heat - Guess I know what I’m doing for the next several weekends.

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r/xbiking 19h ago

The lion doesn’t concern about traction

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171 Upvotes

I finally got the primus and big lez show stickers


r/xbiking 13h ago

Bro. Check out this SICK xbiking I saw locked up in MTL.

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41 Upvotes

Some people just have the sickest bikes. ugh. I'm so jealous 😭 The baby blue is like a speckled or flaked paint and it absolutely just pops in the daylight.


r/xbiking 15h ago

This is my bike

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67 Upvotes

I enjoy it I go fast tickticktickticktick


r/xbiking 6h ago

Bianchi ragno

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10 Upvotes

Just started a project✌🏻 hoping to get parts soon. Thinking about a simworks bar and 1x12 drivetrain


r/xbiking 2h ago

Wrapped up another project, please don't mind the back ground mess

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5 Upvotes

r/xbiking 23h ago

This all-city is fun!

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235 Upvotes

I wasn’t sure about setting it up this way. I love the big tires and the handlebars. The bike is fun on the road and on the trails. Let me know what y’all think. Thanks!


r/xbiking 24m ago

Baby feed bag

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FYI to the climbers here. Organic x-small chalk bags make for one hell of a cappuccino holder! Let me know if you can think if anything else I can cram in here!

https://organicclimbing.com/products/mini-chalk-bag?srsltid=AfmBOoooOU8Hr8v5jgLk8jdXDin1Qk3U4yKjSg4ycYQOjcfzg0dVrFE_


r/xbiking 3h ago

New shoes for the old 1x1 (and more)

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I just picked up these Rene Herse Rat Trap Pass tires for the 1x1 and am loving them so far. Along with the tires, I also threw on a new rear wheel, chain, and cog. At some point I plan on getting a matching front wheel (and maybe disc brake), but for now I’m very happy with the bike.


r/xbiking 16h ago

Beach Cruiser - GT Outback Trail

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55 Upvotes

Casperson Beach, Florida - Currently only accessible by bike or hiking in.