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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By ciras3

Another suggestion would be the book by Mel...

Another suggestion would be the book by Mel Allwood. Mountain Bike Maintenance The Illustrated Manual. She also has one for road bikes. Looked around and this one fit my needs better than the others....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By ciras3

I went with the planet bike hardcore freddy...

I went with the planet bike hardcore freddy fenders. They seemed to be the best choice for me with the mudflap on the bottom. They fit well and work really nice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-08, 06:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By ciras3

Got my tires and they went on just fine. The...

Got my tires and they went on just fine. The fenders fit well and there were no clearance problems.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-08, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By ciras3

Got my tires and they went on just fine. The...

Got my tires and they went on just fine. The fenders fit well and there were no clearance problems.
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-30-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 701
Views: 150,568
Posted By ciras3

Lake Michigan Shore in Wisconsin. -25 with the...

Lake Michigan Shore in Wisconsin. -25 with the wind chill today. Was warm and worked up a sweat. Rode for about an hour. Maybe 10 miles. Could really feel the studded tires grip into the icy snow...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-19-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By ciras3

Thanks for the info. I placed my order for a pair...

Thanks for the info. I placed my order for a pair of studded tires and some fenders. I'll let you know how they went on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-19-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By ciras3

Thanks for the info. I've placed my order and...

Thanks for the info. I've placed my order and will let you know how they went on.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-08, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By ciras3

Tire sizing question

I'd like to put a set of studded tires and fenders on a Hybrid bike I have so I can ride it in the snow. It currently has 700 x 38 c tires. The only studded tires I see are 700 x 35mm and the the...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-17-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By ciras3

Tire sizing question

I'd like to put a set of studded tires and fenders on a Hybrid bike I have so I can ride it in the snow. It currently has 700 x 38 c tires. The only studded tires I see are 700 x 35mm and the the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-07, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,751
Posted By ciras3

Just wanted to thank everyone for their opinions...

Just wanted to thank everyone for their opinions about which repair stand to purchase. Santa got me a nice Park PCS-10 and it seems perfect for what I want to do with it. Total cost with shipping was...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-25-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,375
Posted By ciras3

Hi everybody, Put together a snow bike for...

Hi everybody,

Put together a snow bike for myself this weekend. I went to Wal Mart and bought a cheapie cruiser with a single gear and coaster brake. I had an old Mountain Bike that my daughter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-07, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By ciras3

I've owned one since new in the early 80's. It's...

I've owned one since new in the early 80's. It's served me well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-07, 04:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,751
Posted By ciras3

Which repair stand to purchase ?

Looking to purchase a repair stand. Winter is coming to the frozen north and want to work on my bikes in my basement workshop. I've looked on the net, on E-bay, and there is a wide array of them....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-07, 04:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,914
Posted By ciras3

How bout this ? Miniature Bicycle WAS...

How bout this ?

Miniature Bicycle
WAS $99.95 NOW $54.95
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,942
Posted By ciras3

-Extra money left over for beer and burritos. ...

-Extra money left over for beer and burritos.

One of the reasons I bought the 520's. They've worked fine for me so far and they were black to match my bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,632
Posted By ciras3

They're $319.99 ordered online from Target.com ...

They're $319.99 ordered online from Target.com Here's the link. The bike has some pretty decent components on it. From what I've read it gets shipped to your house and you put it together.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,632
Posted By ciras3

Ok.....?

Ok.....?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-31-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,632
Posted By ciras3

Opinions about FORGE bikes

Looking for an inexpensive starter bike for my teenager and happened upon the FORGE brand of bikes. They look like they have some decent components. Any feedback good or bad about this brand ?
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-28-07, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By ciras3

HARO V4 vs Rockhopper

Looking at a HARO V4 a guy has for sale locally. He's taking offers and won't sell for at least another couple of weeks until he gets his asking price. He's acting like this is the coolest bike in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-28-07, 07:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,747
Posted By ciras3

Made a chain stay protector out of some black...

Made a chain stay protector out of some black wire harness loom and some zip ties. Worked great as I went riding in the state forest yesterday. No noise whatsoever.

Thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,060
Posted By ciras3

Took my MTB out today for a 20 mile ride in a...

Took my MTB out today for a 20 mile ride in a local state forest that has a beautiful off road trail. It was the 1st time I really got out using my Shimano PDM-520 pedals. I backed the screws off 5...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-07, 12:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,691
Posted By ciras3

I have (2) LBS in my area. One LBS sells the...

I have (2) LBS in my area. One LBS sells the Specialized brand and is very nice. Everything has a price tag clearly marked and he actually has sales now and then. I bought 2 pairs of bike shoes a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 07:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,060
Posted By ciras3

Hmm.. Ok.. yah that's what I bought this weekend...

Hmm.. Ok.. yah that's what I bought this weekend was the SPD M520. Bought a pair of specialized MTB shoes. I guess it will just take some getting used to. I'm still a little apprehensive about going...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,060
Posted By ciras3

I just got pedals and shoes this weekend. I'm...

I just got pedals and shoes this weekend. I'm sure everyone goes through the same scenario of thinking oh sh*t as they are falling onto their side when they can't get their shoe out of the pedal. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,747
Posted By ciras3

Specialized Rockhopper Chain Slap

I have a Specialized Rockhopper and have been reading about others reporting about chain slap. Mine has this annoying problem and wanted to know if there is an adjustment I can do to remove some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-07, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By ciras3

I like to get on the country roads around my...

I like to get on the country roads around my house and take long rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By ciras3

If the shoe fits

As a newby, I appreciate all the comments on this forum and have learned a lot from reading all of the posts. I have a question on sizing for bike shoes. I went to my LBS and wanted to try on some...
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