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Posted By yaganon

In that case I'm just assuming it's gone. The...

In that case I'm just assuming it's gone. The seller hasn't responded. I never got a price check. Is it safe to guess that's a fair price?

Most of the time, I see vintage bikes go for 100-150.
05-01-11, 01:31 PM
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Posted By yaganon

so is it likely that the cassette is the only one...

so is it likely that the cassette is the only one that needs replacement? what about the chain gear? is there a way to measure these things? And are there different kinds of cassettes, how do I find...
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Posted By yaganon

I actually want to ride the bike, and the color...

I actually want to ride the bike, and the color doesn't matter to me. I guess I don't value these vintage bikes as much as you do. I was just asking whether this bike is a long way from being...
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Posted By yaganon

I wasn't sure what "on my way" meant, as in "run"...

I wasn't sure what "on my way" meant, as in "run" my way to the bike or "run" away from the deal. I just assumed that you thought the bike was bad judging by the color. who buys a bike just for the...
05-01-11, 11:36 AM
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Posted By yaganon

bike chain skipping gears?

sometimes, when I pedal, there'd be a sudden jolt. it feels as if the chain is skipping gears. This happens when I apply more force on the pedal. What is going on?

I just had new chains because...
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Posted By yaganon

you sound racist.

you sound racist.
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Posted By yaganon

price check: schwinn le tour

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2349547270.html

apparently needs derailleur. reckon it would need new brakes too. Worth the price/headache?
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Posted By yaganon

well I can buy the panasonic for myself and give...

well I can buy the panasonic for myself and give my old bike to my mom. Or I can keep my old bike and buy the Schwinn for my mom.

Either way is fine by me
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and I really feel...
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Posted By yaganon

This one may be just so so. but with some work,...

This one may be just so so. but with some work, it could be a nice commuter.

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2349547270.html


Am I right to say that this one is comparable to the one in my...
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Posted By yaganon

I didn't really pay any attention to the...

I didn't really pay any attention to the components that are listed at the bottom at the cl ad. Am I right to assume these are newly installed on the bike?

It's just that I see people buy nice...
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Posted By yaganon

'87 panasonic DX1000?

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2354972439.html

The price seems way too high. wondering what it's really worth.




Also, I've been following my craigslists for a long time now, and I...
04-24-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 48
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Posted By yaganon

who has been dissed by driver?

I'm in a college city. Today, I was riding home from the post office, and some a-hole drove by yelling "nice bike f*get." This wasn't the first time for me either.

I biked a lot in high school...
04-18-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 486
Posted By yaganon

Ok, new list. ...

Ok, new list.

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2330719269.html
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2331546431.html

I think the specialized bike would last me longer. Plus I like handlebars...
04-16-11, 07:56 PM
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Posted By yaganon

are there ways to predetermine whether or not...

are there ways to predetermine whether or not it's stolen?
04-16-11, 07:01 PM
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Posted By yaganon

There was a bump, as in the inner tire was...

There was a bump, as in the inner tire was thicker at that particular section, hence why the outter tire was protruding. How is that an assembly error? Have you ever seen the outter tire protruding...
04-16-11, 06:42 PM
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Posted By yaganon

craigslist help

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2327769297.html
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2328432884.html
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/2322623899.html...
04-16-11, 06:20 PM
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Posted By yaganon

There were other things wrong with the bike. for...

There were other things wrong with the bike. for instance, part of the tire sticks out in the front wheel such when pumped to ~25 psi, you can practically see the edge of the outter tire that's...
04-16-11, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By yaganon

Returned the bike. I tried tightening the...

Returned the bike.

I tried tightening the nut. I think I said it already. Tightening it only makes the brake pads not come back to their original positions when I squeeze the brake

not my...
04-16-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 840
Posted By yaganon

unsymmetrical brakes

I just bought a 'packleader' hybrid for $200 (plus fenders).

I was putting it together, and I discovered the front and back brakes are screwed up. When I squeeze, only one side moves, the other...
02-24-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,882
Posted By yaganon

I'm really sensitive about the price. The 80s...

I'm really sensitive about the price. The 80s road bike that I currently own cost me just $80.

I'm curious though, what makes the difference between a walmart bike light and a cateye?

Also, is...
02-23-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,882
Posted By yaganon

what flashing bike lights do you use?

I currently have a $20 light from walmart. I'm not a fan of it because the first one fell off the bike while I was riding. Had to buy another one

Another time, I bought a bike light that also came...
02-23-11, 10:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,771
Posted By yaganon

biking vs running for cardio fitness

I play ultimate frisbee with my college club team, and the amount of running is about the same as you would play soccer. I don't know if anyone of you play either sports, but there's a lot sprinting...
02-13-11, 04:04 AM
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Posted By yaganon

How difficult would it be to make THAT?

I go to college, and I often see this dude lugging around a trailer made from a ladder. Then, one day, I discovered that, like me, he is also a newspaper carrier. I asked him about his trailer, and...
Forum: Touring
12-03-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By yaganon

how to use map my route

Hi,

This is actually not bike related. For my final project in an engineering class, we have to design a water piping system that pumps water from hoover dam to Los Angles. What we need is to find...
11-06-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By yaganon

need help diagnosing the problem on a panasonic road bike

When I pedal hard on a higher gear, I can usually feel a vibration in the back wheel. I've taken it to the bike shop, and those guys couldn't diagnose it. Maybe I'll try again later. Anyways, I have...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 883
Posted By yaganon

^^ Yea I realize that. I'm not going to buy...

^^ Yea I realize that. I'm not going to buy another bike. I'm a college student. I just want to be more sharp the next time I buy a bike. That's all. The bike I have is a Panasonic. It's got spongy...
Forum: Commuting
11-05-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 883
Posted By yaganon

buying used bikes that won't turn bad within 6 months.

I bought a bike on craigslist for $80. At the time, it seemed like a nice bike. Everything worked perfectly. But now, I had to replace the spring on the back brakes because it had been worn out, even...
10-18-10, 07:33 PM
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Posted By yaganon

walmart starter underarmor?

I need long sleeve underarmor for playing sports in cold weather. I hear that starter under armor from Walmart are bad quality because once the polyester start to stink, the stink doesn't come out....
08-26-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,760
Posted By yaganon

I still have faith in my 30 gallon tote box. If I...

I still have faith in my 30 gallon tote box. If I place the wheels more towards the middle, it would be closer to the center of gravity, thus decreasing the tension strain on the box. Also, like I...
08-25-10, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,760
Posted By yaganon

oops I made a mistake in the title... When I say...

oops I made a mistake in the title... When I say laundry basket, I really meant a 30 gallon tote box.
08-25-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,760
Posted By yaganon

I'm putting wheels on a laundry basket. would like some tips/constructive criticisms

I have a paper route where I have to deliver 1000 papers. I'd like to be able to bike it. Problem is: 1000 is a lot of weight. On an average day, I'll probably have to deliver 120-150 lbs of paper.
...
08-25-10, 10:14 PM
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Posted By yaganon

my route isn't that huge. I sometimes deliver 100...

my route isn't that huge. I sometimes deliver 100 to just one place. Most of the time, it's a stack of 25 on the stand.

I found a decent bike trailer on craigslist, but it's small....
08-23-10, 09:14 PM
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Posted By yaganon

I guesstimated the weight of a 14 page paper...

I guesstimated the weight of a 14 page paper times 1000. The resulting weight of all the papers would be 125 lbs plus/minus 30 lbs.

I'm no bike expert, but is it plausible to pedal with this much...
08-23-10, 06:01 PM
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Views: 1,606
Posted By yaganon

Any deliver newspaper with a bike trailer before?

Everyday, I have to deliver 1000 papers that are in bundles of 50. I heard it can be done with a trailer. Typically, the papers I have are 14 pages, if that helps at all.

I will get home later to...
07-21-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By yaganon

single pivot side-pull calliper brake the...

single pivot side-pull calliper brake

the spring was harder on one side than the other, so one of the pads had to move further than the other, so I replaced the spring. I was biking to the bike...
07-21-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By yaganon

tried to fix bike brakes

My bike's rear brake wasn't functioning right, so I tried to fix it. I had to replace the spring and the pads. I kind of fixed it. The pads are unsymmetrical, and I have to sqeeze all the way and...
07-16-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,774
Posted By yaganon

grease towel?

I want to have a piece of towel that can clean the grease off the chain before I apply oil to it. I tried it with an innocent piece of small cotton towel, and now I've totally ruined it.

What do...
07-16-10, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,021
Posted By yaganon

I'm pretty sure it's the bike and not the road. ...

I'm pretty sure it's the bike and not the road.

The back wheel easily stays clear of the brakes when I turn it.
Could it be between the gear and the chain?

Like I said, this happens much more...
07-15-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,021
Posted By yaganon

back wheel catching on brakes?

I thought my back wheel was catching the brakes occasionally. The bike shop guy widened the brakes, but now I still have the same problem. I'm not sure if it's the brakes. I can feel the back wheel...
06-08-10, 04:48 PM
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Views: 2,983
Posted By yaganon

do you wear a helmet when you commute?

I hardly see anybody wear helmets around here.
06-08-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By yaganon

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06-08-10, 03:09 PM
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Views: 1,210
Posted By yaganon

look at the first picture...

look at the first picture (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/bicycle_brake_systems)



That's what my brakes look like
06-07-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,210
Posted By yaganon

how to fix unsymmetrical brake pads?

One of my brake pad is closer to the rim than the other one. How do I fix this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,464
Posted By yaganon

I'm 20 lbs, my bike is 30 lbs together,...

I'm 20 lbs, my bike is 30 lbs

together, we're 50 lbs
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,549
Posted By yaganon

If the idea is to get a workout, then can't you...

If the idea is to get a workout, then can't you just ride a mtb?
06-06-10, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 682
Posted By yaganon

biking form?

In track and tennis, I've been commented on my form. I'm wondering if form matters in cycling. For example, I've seen amateurs get up from their seat to grind their way up a slope, but I've never...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By yaganon

thank you very much. The prompt responses on...

thank you very much.

The prompt responses on this forum continue to impress me.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By yaganon

lol. Am I to assume that by "any oil," you mean...

lol. Am I to assume that by "any oil," you mean to say that vegetable oil from the kitchen cabinet will suffice?
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By yaganon

I thought it would just be a couple of pointers,...

I thought it would just be a couple of pointers, not a whole freaking course.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 720
Posted By yaganon

taking care of my bike?

I know I should lube the chain every once in a while. Other than that, are there other things I should do in order to make my bike last me a long time?

Also, I've been introduced to a bunch of...
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