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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-13, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By 05kas05

i am a mechanic by trade so i use nothing but...

i am a mechanic by trade so i use nothing but snap on tools for that but when it came time to build a toolbox for wrenching on my bikes at home
i bought the gearwrench hexbit sockets and also some...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,764
Posted By 05kas05

+1 i have my compressor set up and ready to go...

+1 i have my compressor set up and ready to go also, i think about buying a floor pump just to have in case i need it but cant justify the price at this point. i still catch myself looking at them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-12, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 812
Posted By 05kas05

old park repair stand (parts needed)

found an old park stand for close to nothing but i need the clamping part that keeps the head from rotating is it still possible to get it. it goes in the square tube in the pic. just thought i could...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 999
Posted By 05kas05

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 999
Posted By 05kas05

bel ray waterproof grease question

i just have a question or two, is bel ray waterproof grease the same as phil wood grease?i run a set of rhyno lite wheels with xt hubs and am looking for a grease to relube them if the bel ray is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By 05kas05

there i fixed it are you happy now? anything else...

there i fixed it are you happy now? anything else you want to point out? what did you find when putting together your kit? what tools do you use the most? do you have any suggestions that dont...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-12, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By 05kas05

"pass on the park cutters, not sharp nor do they...

"pass on the park cutters, not sharp nor do they hold an edge"

is there a better alternative that you would recommend?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-12, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By 05kas05

tool kit buid it or buy it that is the question

im trying to put together a bicycle repair tool kit for my house i was looking at the park ak-37 but it seems there are tools i dont need and some i already have. i put a list of tools together to...
Forum: Commuting
02-19-12, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,772
Posted By 05kas05

titec h-bar and jones loop h-bar info

if your looking to run a titec h-bar and you have seperate shifters and brakes you will have to mount one or the other on the upper loop both of them wont fit on the lower with the grips installed....
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,682
Posted By 05kas05

osprey packs are another great option

the mule should be a great size to start with, when i started riding i bought the camelbak hawg nv wich is bigger and i used it on all my rides no matter how long they were. i just recently bought a...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,772
Posted By 05kas05

its funny you should say that when i was doing my...

its funny you should say that when i was doing my search on these and the jones loop h-bar i thought the same thing.i wanted the jones loop h-bar first but i didnt want to spend 120.00 on something i...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,772
Posted By 05kas05

new upgrades on my sirrus

i already posted some pics awhile ago but figured i would add some with the new upgrades which are. a pair of specialized infinity flak jacket 700x35c tires, a 50.00$ craigslist bob trailer (gotta...
Forum: Commuting
03-28-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By 05kas05

thanks

thank you all for taking the time to answer, i am going to look into the different options you guys suggested. i will give it a run with the tires i have now which are the smooth road type tires it...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By 05kas05

tire question/ opinion

i have a specialized sirrus 2010 model, if i want to commute to my new job i would need to go through a crushed granite mup trail which is about 6 1/2 miles roundtrip plus about 6 miles of regular...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-23-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,967
Posted By 05kas05

i recently bought a sirrus although it is not the...

i recently bought a sirrus although it is not the expert i still love it and am slowly upgrading it as i see things that are needed.one thing on my sirrus i am thinking about changing is the brakes...
Forum: Commuting
01-01-11, 04:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,027
Posted By 05kas05

rack time panniers

i use the racktime travelit panniers now the ones i have on the rear are actually front panniers but they make a bigger set for the rear so far they have held up good and i have had no problems with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-24-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,787
Posted By 05kas05

i have a 2010 sirrus in small i to am 5'6" my...

i have a 2010 sirrus in small i to am 5'6" my junk also rubs the toptube this has not been a problem for me at all. i would go with the 2010small for a few reasons
1.its 8 speeds instead of seven...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,772
Posted By 05kas05

i actually have plans for at least 3 more rear...

i actually have plans for at least 3 more rear lights/ 1 mounted to the rear of the rack and 2 clipped to the bags themselves im on the fence about the
fenders im sure i will change my mind the...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,772
Posted By 05kas05

it is an axiom streamliner dlx although i have...

it is an axiom streamliner dlx although i have not had the chance to load it down i just installed it today, the capacity is rated at 110lbs by the way it looks so far i would have to say this should...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-10, 05:19 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,772
Posted By 05kas05

here is my new commuter/around town bike its a...

here is my new commuter/around town bike its a specialized sirrus so far so good just got some new panniers and rear rack to replace the trek trunk bag and rack i had.
i think i like this setup a...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By 05kas05

specialized sirrus

was thinking of getting one of the specialized sirrus for a commuter/around town bike. i would like to put small block 8 tires on it as i do ride on some light multi use paths and hardpack single...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-10, 06:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 447
Posted By 05kas05

picked up my new bike today

after much thought and many suggestions i decided to not upgrade my hardrock again
and bought a new 2011 specialized camber comp.so far im loving it already even though it just started raining go...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-11-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By 05kas05

2011 specialized camber comp prices

went to one shop today to see what kind off pricing they would have and they said they could do 1600.00 out the door the specialized website says 1650.00 so i would be saving about
183.00 and some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-10, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By 05kas05

new bike, full suspension opinions

i started out on a hardrock that i have upgraded some,but people say i should quit upgrading a beginner frame and just get a new bike. so i have saved up some money and was thinking of a full...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,482
Posted By 05kas05

i replaced the wheels on my hardrock disc for the...

i replaced the wheels on my hardrock disc for the same reasons i went with the sun rhyno lite
wheelset with xt hubs and so far they have been great.some will say they are boat anchors but i like...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By 05kas05

thoughts on the camelbak hawg n.v

anyone have any thoughts on this bag, any and all opinions are appreciated. just tell me if it is good to you or what could be improved if you have problems with it. if you changed to a different bag...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-10, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By 05kas05

to heavy

everyone says the rhynolite wheels w/xt hubs are either to heavy or they call them
boat anchors. this is fine as long as they are not heavier than what the bike came with originaly. does anyone know...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-10, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By 05kas05

wheel upgrade suggestions

would like to upgrade the wheels on my 2010 hardrock disc the lbs has a set of rhynolite wheels w/xt hubs for 179.95 are these ok. i want to get a durable possibly lighter wheelset than what it came...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By 05kas05

found some new wheels are these pretty decent.i...

found some new wheels are these pretty decent.i figured by the time i swapped out for an 8 or 9 speed hub and paid someone to install it and the new cassette it would be cheaper to get new wheels...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By 05kas05

so if i understand correctly i can not just swap...

so if i understand correctly i can not just swap out a 7speed cassette from my bike and put on an eight speed cassette.i mean i know i need the shifters and all the other components i was asking so i...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By 05kas05

2010 hardrock disc- gears and fork

if i wanted to make my 2010 hardrock disc a 8 or 9speed insted of the seven speed it is now do i have to replace the wheels or can i just replace the cassette.

also i would like to replace the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-10, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By 05kas05

well thank you guys for the help thought i would...

well thank you guys for the help thought i would post a pic of the new bike.so far i have put some odyssey twisted pro pedals, the kenda nevegal tires, a small seat bag for a tube and bars,and of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By 05kas05

well thanks for the advice guys i rode a couple...

well thanks for the advice guys i rode a couple of other bikes and wound back up at the specialized.i did not like the tires i thought they would work better on my trek i use for getting back and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,060
Posted By 05kas05

first mountain bike

i was looking to get into mountain biking and need a decent bike i was looking at the
specialized hardrock disc listed on the specialized website for 470.00. i was just wondering if this would be a...
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