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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-04, 04:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 956
Posted By mingcat9

if the smallest sizes of giro and bell (is it...

if the smallest sizes of giro and bell (is it small of extra small?) are too big, then maybe a large child/youth helmet might work. good luck! helmets are important!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-04, 07:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By mingcat9

That's one of the bikes I'm looking at! it's one...

That's one of the bikes I'm looking at! it's one of the few steel bikes for that price.
and steel lasts longer...and like you've found, has the smoothest ride.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-14-04, 07:07 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,675
Posted By mingcat9

there are an unusual number of crazies in my...

there are an unusual number of crazies in my area.
some of the worst drivers I see are when I'm off the bike.
I try to ride in the morning when there's less traffic.
And I'm looking for other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-04, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,622
Posted By mingcat9

thanks. yeah... vent noir...black wind... too bad...

thanks. yeah... vent noir...black wind... too bad I know that it's likely too big for me...I like that it's rare.
Our family would never sell it, not even for literally a million, simply because it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-04, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,622
Posted By mingcat9

Puchultima, do you know anything about puch/...

Puchultima, do you know anything about puch/ austro-diamler's bike with the finish that is supposed to be impossible to scratch? the bike was bought new in 1984, but I don't know for how much. it was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-04, 03:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,390
Posted By mingcat9

puchs were labeled austro-diamler in the U.S.,...

puchs were labeled austro-diamler in the U.S., elesewhere everyone called 'em puch. My uncle owned a puch/austro-diamler racing bike. he bought it in 1984. it was the one with the finish that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-04, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By mingcat9

Track bikes V. road bikes

has anyone elso noticed how cheap the track bikes are?

like the bianchi pista concept frameset. it's cheaper than a road frameset of similar quality.

any ideas on reasons behind the low...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 06:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By mingcat9

the budget is $1200. though, I'm afraid that's...

the budget is $1200. though, I'm afraid that's going to decrease... I have to save up for a family trip.
I looked at the allez elite cr-mo, and I also noted that that would be cheaper, or the same,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 06:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By mingcat9

I live in the port huron area. there aren't as...

I live in the port huron area. there aren't as many clubs here as there are in like sterling heights or rochester. actually, there aren't many bike clubs, period. at least at the last time I checked...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-04, 05:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
Posted By mingcat9

I found this website, and another one that's...

I found this website, and another one that's identical.
I'm not just into cycling. it's my dream. my friends are sure that i'm crazy.
I mean, a teen wanting to race a bike, instead of driving a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,105
Posted By mingcat9

I've got a specialized seat, too, and I love it!...

I've got a specialized seat, too, and I love it! I haven't tried the Okatavia, but from what i've read it sounds like a great saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By mingcat9

i'm also 5'4. I looked at the k2 website. being...

i'm also 5'4. I looked at the k2 website. being 5'4 means usually, you're almost between sizes. you'd ride either a small or xsm. mostly likely, the small. What's your price range? and k2 doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 04:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,937
Posted By mingcat9

technically, no. :rolleyes: plastic is made from...

technically, no. :rolleyes: plastic is made from petroleum--oil. carbon fiber is made from strips of carbon and kevlar.
however, carbon fiber can be molded and shaped similar to plastic. but carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 04:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 444
Posted By mingcat9

need help deciding...

currently, I have a trek 1000 road bike. I want to upgrade and race, likey in crits.
i'm almost 5'4 and need a toptube around 53-54cm. I'm not really fond of the women's bike, for myself, because, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-04, 03:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
Posted By mingcat9

i've found that compact geometry on a unisex bike...

i've found that compact geometry on a unisex bike can work great... if the top tube is the right size.
I suggest checking out the resources on line to find what top tube size is ideal for you, and...
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