mrwiskers11 Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Hi guys I need a bit of advice I am looking to buy a GT peace 9r ss bike from a mate of mine for round about 4k with normal config of m29 air shock ,disk brakes etc .... do you think it is worth it? I currently have a new Trek Marlin SS. But would like to go "old school"..... Raab 1
Raab Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Hi there, I am really keen if you decide to pass.As a 26er peace owner I can only recommend these bikes
mrwiskers11 Posted April 15, 2014 Author Posted April 15, 2014 Thats the thing I cant get the bike out of my head!!! I also really want to have it.... SS welcome to the dark side......
rouxtjie Posted April 15, 2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Hi guys I need a bit of advice I am looking to buy a GT peace 9r ss bike from a mate of mine for round about 4k with normal config of m29 air shock ,disk brakes etc .... do you think it is worth it? I currently have a new Trek Marlin SS. But would like to go "old school".....Everyday of the week and twice on sundays....you getting a great deal, so before he changes his mind, I reckon you take him up on his offer. They are special bikes the nerd, jcmeyerSS and mrwiskers11 3
mrwiskers11 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Hi guys. ...so I did it ! Bought the GT peace. Nice bike..I decided although there is absolutely nothing wrong with the bike to do a complete overall and custom respray of the bike,started on yesterday to strip and sand the crank will try and polish it up to s brilliant shine......... Stay tunedB) Hairy, jcmeyerSS and Raab 3
jcmeyerSS Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) My Peace is the love of my life.Got other bikes, had other bikes from a carbon spez to a dual sus and the Peace is always my first choice when I walk into the garage. Edited April 22, 2014 by jcmeyerSS mrwiskers11, Raab, rouxtjie and 2 others 5
mrwiskers11 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Posted April 22, 2014 Does anyone know where I can get a BB for the GT peace? It uses a howitzer as far as I can gather....
rock Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Does anyone know where I can get a BB for the GT peace? It uses a howitzer as far as I can gather.... a bit steep, but here is a Howitzer BB http://www.buycycle.co.za/components/mtb-en/bottom-brackets-en/truvativ-en-2-3-4-5-6-7/truvativ-bottom-bracket-howitzer-team-truvativ.html
the nerd Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 chuck the crank and get a shimano crank and BB, ive had 2 peace's and will probably have another one sometime. An awesome bike for sure. rouxtjie 1
rouxtjie Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 My Peace is the love of my life.Got other bikes, had other bikes from a carbon spez to a dual sus and the Peace is always my first choice when I walk into the garage.I prefer the bike on the left...but that is just me jcmeyerSS 1
Thug Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 I had a Peace for a couple of years and loved it. Made the mistake of selling to a friend who never services it or gives it any tlc. jcmeyerSS 1
jcmeyerSS Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 I prefer the bike on the left...but that is just me I see your vassago's wheel trying to "photobomb" the picture. rouxtjie 1
Hairy Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 My Peace is the love of my life.Got other bikes, had other bikes from a carbon spez to a dual sus and the Peace is always my first choice when I walk into the garage.IS THAT A UNICORN ON YOUR HANDLEBARS? jcmeyerSS 1
jcmeyerSS Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 IS THAT A UNICORN ON YOUR HANDLEBARS?Nope that's my December riding buddy. Rudolf.
Hairy Posted April 22, 2014 Posted April 22, 2014 Nope that's my December riding buddy. Rudolf. I am not sure you regained your street thread with that answer! jcmeyerSS 1
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