About to pull the trigger.. 2021 Motobecane HAL29
Hello all, I'm about to pull the trigger on this bike for $1500 on BikesDirect: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products...le-ltd-full-suspension-29er-mountainbikes.htm I want a 29er Full Suspension, and...
View ArticleFantom29 comp
Does anyone have one of these bikes? I am looking into ordering one when back in stock and I am finding very little information on the internet....
View ArticleBikes Direct Email?
Has anyone who signed up for email notices for Out of Stock bikes ever received an email? How often? Useful?
View ArticleJust realized my Trek Fuel 7 is 7 years old...Been looking at BD
Their site basically sucks, is there a simpler way to find the bike that is close to the Fuel 7 for comparison? So many have different names and so hard to find whats equivalent. For example the front...
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Test reviews
Please do not post unpack/assembling/description reviews here. I would like to see test reviews. Real trails, possibly tough terrain The best I have found is below:
View ArticleEasy Upgrades for Motobecane 400 HT
Hello - Looking for some easy upgrade to make my son's 400 HT a bit more trail-worthy. The first priority is to improve drivetrain. We ride mainly rugged singletrack so I would like to go with a smooth...
View ArticleHal Vs Fantom
Hey All, just wondering if anyone has tried both of these and can give a quick details on major ride differences. I HAVE a Phantom with upgraded air fork and upgraded rear shock. I really like it but...
View ArticleReview of the latest Night Train Bullet ($1300 - purchased Dec 2019)
A review for anyone considering the Night Train Bullet for $1300. Iāve read a million posts about MB fatbikes, but I thought a user review of the most updated version could be helpful. Spoiler alert ā...
View ArticleWhat's Bikes Direct doing with the Gravity brand? (Motobecane conjecture)
I've noticed that BD seems to be raising the upper end of their Gravity brand. A few months ago I came across photos of the new Gravity FSX Boost model and (understandably) mistook it for a Motobecane...
View ArticleStripping and Painting my Fantom DS
Got a Wild Hair and just wanted something different. So I stripped the Fantom 29er and grinded off the ugly cable holders. Translucent Green though the pics are bad. Going to drill holes and route a...
View ArticleBikes Direct Warranty & TAZ 3 Frame crack ... a summary
So I bought a TAZ 3 mid-summer 2020, and noticed after my New Year's eve ride that the elevated right side chainstay weld was totally cracked. No jumping, no crashing, and no marks on the frame. About...
View ArticleMotobecane Owners: Are You Taunted by Fellow Mountain Bikers?
It seems like motobecane/bikesdirect bikes are treated like pariahs of the industry in a way that other direct to consumer brands are not. There are so many posters who lambast the company and brand. I...
View ArticleMotobecane DS 350
I am a 63 year old male and have been riding MTB since 1982. I owned one of the first Gary Fisher MTBā with old bull moose Bars. Iāve owned many bikes since then. Trek, Kona, Iron Horse, etc. I...
View ArticleStuck pivot bolt fantom ds
Anyone know what direction the suspenion pivot bolt turns on these things? Not where the shock mounts but where the actual pivot is. It takes a big allen key on both sides of that thing and it does...
View ArticleSRAM SX upgrade path
I'm waiting on a bikesdirect that comes with an SX drivetrain/groupset. I would like to upgrade it immediately, but confused as to the best upgrade paths: 1) With the existing freehub, I believe I can...
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Motobecane HAL eBoost PRO 2021
. . New bike flies. This is now the fastest bike I own, up hill and down. Despite the extra weight. And by far the most comfortable and plush. Motobecane HAL eBoost PRO 2021. Shimano E8000 mid-drive...
View ArticleUpgrade 29er Fantom DS Rear shock
I just got my Fantom DS 29er this last week and new I was going to upgrade the fork but did not realize the rear coil shock was so bad! I figured at least it would give decent rideability until i...
View ArticleReview of Motobecane FantomDS Sport
This is going to be a long write-up because I'd like to give an in-depth overview of the bike. I was unable to Google any relevant info or reviews on this model, so I hope this will be helpful to...
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Looking for a way to fix bent rear suspension axle on Motobecane ULTRA...
Hello, I bought Motobecane ULTRA eAdventure 2021 less than a year ago and rode it couple of times per month on fireroads. After a recent trip I noticed that two bolts fell off the bike as shown on...
View ArticleMotobecane HAL rear shock mounting hardware: design issue and solution.
Here's a quick summary: The shock pin on my 2018 HAL Boost ELITE GX frame was too long. There was a slight tick due to this, which I actually thought was coming from my rear wheel bearing before I took...
View ArticleTop Tube or Dropper Post
Hello. I am a first time full suspension (Hal Boost 29) owner and am wondering what the consensus is regarding clamping your bike on the top tube or dropper when using a work stand. A lot of varying...
View ArticleHal Boost AXS Questions
Hello all. I wanted to create a post for any and all electronic shifting questions you all might have with AXS equipped Motobecanes. To start this post off, does anyone have any experience with...
View ArticleMotobecane Hal Boost Team 27.5 Plus
Just ordered my new bike! Bummed I have to wait a month but still excited! A quick question: Does it have internal seat dropper route? Thanks Dale
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2020 Motobecane HAL Boost Team LTD Review
Since reviews of Motobecane bikes are few and far between, I'm going to write one for the latest edition to my stable, a 2020 Motobecane HAL Boost Team LTD. Before we start the review, I figure I...
View ArticleMotobecane 29er Hal Boost
I have been looking at 29" Motobecanes for months comparing groupos and specs with other bikes. I have finally decided that this one is the best bang for the buck option: Save Up to 60% Off LTD QTYS of...
View ArticleHAL Boost Frame Pivot Bearing Designations and Sizes
With all the squeaking going on from my pivot bearings I decided to pull it all apart and get a list of the bearings I might need to get them all replaced. Some of them look like they'll be a challenge...
View ArticleMeasured Geometry for HAL Models
Hi everyone, just thought Iād share some information on the true geometry of a few of Motobecaneās HAL models. I covered some of this info in a much longer post but decided it would be easier for...
View ArticlePost pics of your moto.
here is my 2007. I picked up the frame from ebay, and built up from there.
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2024 Hal Boost 29er
I absolutely love this thing. Highly recommend. I rode both a Trance and a Tallboy prior to purchasing the Hal Boost, and honestly I like the Hal Boost 29er more. I also briefly rode my friends nomad,...
View ArticleInitial review of Taz 3 Trail
Quick review after of ordering through first 20 miles on the Taz 3 Trail … So I tried pretty hard to get a used Trek Stache 7 with a Yari for $1500. Came close a few times, but prices were...
View ArticleAnyone own the Motobecane HAL eBoost EP8 TEAM?
Not many reviews out there. Just looking for your general thoughts and opinions. I own the HAL BOOST GX ASX, which met my expectations but it definitely had some issues out of the box. The eBoost is...
View ArticleMotobecane HAL6 and HAL Boost review & thoughts / Info about ordering
Hello all, this post ended up being way longer than anticipated but perhaps some will find it helpful. I wanted to share my experience owning multiple Motobecane bikes over the past 13 years along with...
View ArticleSizing a HAL
Hey Folks, Iām trying to decide between a large and a medium for a HAL CF Boost 29. I am about 5ā11ā and currently ride a Honzo 29 large. It seems to fit okay. Does anyone have any personal insight...
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Gravity Hub Freehub body
Hello, I'm creating this post for 1 reason and 1 reason only. Save others from the challenge I went through to find a freehub body for my Motobecane Fantom w/ Gravity Hubs. There were a few options out...
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