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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-08, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 441
Posted By DocB

Will a bike with disc brakes fit a fork mounting rack?

I don't have a rack yet but I'm looking for one. There is a local Thule roof rack for sale which requires the bike be mounted with the front wheel off. Do disc brakes prevent this type of rack from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-08, 06:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,623
Posted By DocB

Good question. I don't own the trailer yet. It...

Good question. I don't own the trailer yet. It will be one of the Burley models. According to Burley's website it says that they will work with the standard hitch if I'm reading it correctly. Can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-20-08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,623
Posted By DocB

Still having a hard time deciding between these...

Still having a hard time deciding between these two bikes. I know the disc brakes would be nice but most of the salesman I talk to say that for pulling a trailer the disc brakes are a bit overkill....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,180
Posted By DocB

Would probably be a pretty stupid purchase for...

Would probably be a pretty stupid purchase for pulling a trailer huh? Although I suppose I could put slicks on it...=)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-19-08, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,180
Posted By DocB

Saw the Raleigh XXIX....kind of unique.

I was poking around my local bike store tonight and the XXIX caught my eye. Wasn't what I was shopping for but it caught my eye. Seems to be a very unique bike. The salesman said he has seen two...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,641
Posted By DocB

Yeah I've ridden it. Its not horrible but it...

Yeah I've ridden it. Its not horrible but it really doesn't grab me like I wish it would.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,641
Posted By DocB

Kona Dew Plus Green.....does the color hurt anybody elses eyes?

Well I think I'm settled that I'm going to go with a Kona Dew Plus for towing a trailer and possible commuting in the future. I've ridden it and I like it. The disc brakes feel especially nice (never...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-08, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,074
Posted By DocB

Not entirely sure. I guess I have this image of a...

Not entirely sure. I guess I have this image of a fixed gear in my mind of a guy spinning his legs as fast as he can go only to be passed by a kid on a geared bike. Just trying to figure out the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-08, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By DocB

That would be for when I'm not carrying her. =)...

That would be for when I'm not carrying her. =) This would be my only bike and I'll probably do some riding without by myself also.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-17-08, 05:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,074
Posted By DocB

What sort of resistance does a fixed gear give on the flats?

I'm slightly interested in a fixed gear. When I ride I usually find myself hanging out in a mid range gear and seldom change it even at stops so I'm wondering if this wouldn't be a good fit for me....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-08, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 427
Posted By DocB

Rode the Dew Plus yesterday...something lighter out there?

Well I'm still hunting for a bike to pull my daughter's bike trailer and I rode the Dew Plus yesterday. I had ridden the Trek 7.3 FX the day before to compare the two. I really liked the disc brakes...
Forum: Commuting
06-14-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,503
Posted By DocB

Trek 7.3 vs. Kona Dew Plus vs. Marin Novato

Looking for a bike to haul a trailer behind that will also allow me some flexibility to commute if the opportunity arises. Of the 3 I've only ridden the 7.3 so far which I did like except for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-08, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 319
Posted By DocB

Component "Kits" for frames?

I'm looking at buying a used frame locally. Is it possible to purchase a "kit" of components to build up the frame or do I have to hunt and peck for everything individually?
Forum: Commuting
04-25-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,131
Posted By DocB

Well its been a few weeks and I still haven't had...

Well its been a few weeks and I still haven't had a chance to go look at this bike yet in person. I keep going back and forth with it. My biggest issue is paying $375 for a bike which is over 10...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 675
Posted By DocB

So what's the main drawback of doing this as...

So what's the main drawback of doing this as opposed to buying a "true hybrid?"
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-08, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 675
Posted By DocB

Is it acceptable to put hybrid tires on an MB?

Is it acceptable to put hybrid tires on an MB for the purposes of riding around town on paved bike paths or is this a big no-no?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-08, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,277
Posted By DocB

Trek 4500 in a "tall" frame?

Somebody locally here is selling a Trek 4500 he claims is a "tall" frame and it measures 24" and is meant for people around 6'6". Trek's site says 6'2" riders need a 21/22 and 6'3" riders needs...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-08, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By DocB

Looking at a used tandem. Could use some advice!

Found this Raleigh tandem for sale in my area yesterday. Seller says it has low miles and has a 26" frame. Asking price is $350. I haven't been out to see it yet but it looks sort of smallish to me...
Forum: Touring
04-13-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,587
Posted By DocB

Building up an LHT from a Schwinn Woodlands. Reasonable?

I'm entertaining the idea of buying an LHT frame and building it up with some parts from an old Schwinn Woodlands bike I got when I was a teenager. Its got a bent front wheel but everything else...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,131
Posted By DocB

Well the seller says all he can find is b1-0302...

Well the seller says all he can find is b1-0302 on the frame which doesn't seem to fit the vintage Cannondale info. I'm guessing he isn't looking in the right spot. He says the standover height is...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-08, 05:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,131
Posted By DocB

Thanks for the tip. I'll get the serial number...

Thanks for the tip. I'll get the serial number and give that a look.

I'm starting to get tempted to go ahead and buy this bike up providing it fits me. Prior to making this find I was leaning...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-08, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,131
Posted By DocB

Need opinions on this used Cannondale - To buy or not to buy - Update

This bike was posted on CL in my area. Its a mens cannondale touring bike t700 and they are asking $375. Comes with everything pictured including a second rack bag for the rear (one was removed for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-08, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By DocB

As a chiropractor myself I can tell you that...

As a chiropractor myself I can tell you that repetitive motion can most certainly be a cause of irritation to both the vertebrae themselves and possibly their surrounding tissue (including nerves.) I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,623
Posted By DocB

Kona Dew vs. Dew Plus

The Kona line looks like a pretty good bang for your buck. I'm looking for a bike for street and bike path riding and for pulling a trailer. Is it worth it to go for the Dew Plus (disc brakes) or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 655
Posted By DocB

I second (or fourth) the advice to get a film of...

I second (or fourth) the advice to get a film of the elbow. Elbow fractures in the manner you are mentioning are very common and because of the orientation of the bone structure there, even a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 405
Posted By DocB

Need recommendation for street/hybrid bike good for pulling a trailer. Suggestions?

So I'm trying to find a bike for the summer. I currently have an older mountain bike that doesn't really fit me and its time for something new or perhaps used. The main purpose of the bike would be...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-08-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 19,024
Posted By DocB

Schwinn Tango Tandem Cruisers?

Anybody tried the newer retro-style Tango Tandem Cruisers Schwinn is selling? My wife and I would like to have a go at a tandem and these look to be a cheap way to try it out. Any opinions?
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-07-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,867
Posted By DocB

Xtracycle for hauling kids? How big a frame? Cheaper to build than buy a full bike?

3 part post:

1. So I've been hunting for a new bike for the purpose of hauling a bike trailer to pull my daughter around town. I was looking for a used hybrid or road bike (of which I've found a...
Forum: Recumbent
04-06-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By DocB

Experience with Wizwheelz?

Anybody ridden a Wizwheelz 'bent? I live within about 20 minutes of their production facility and I occasionally get an itch to go take one for a spin. I've heard good and bad about them and I'd like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-08, 10:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 788
Posted By DocB

Frame size flexibility?

I'm in the process of looking for a road bike. Up to this point in life I've never really had a bike fitted to me and I currently have on old Schwinn mountain bike which I know is too small for me....
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