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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-12, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,768
Posted By jimbok1

Take it to bike shop. If it is bad you can e-mail...

Take it to bike shop. If it is bad you can e-mail Cannondale and ask about warranty coverage or look in the yellow pages for a welder that works with thin aluminum.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-17-12, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,303
Posted By jimbok1

I like the Trek, Raleigh, and Jamis because the...

I like the Trek, Raleigh, and Jamis because the have 36 spoke wheels. You want 14 gauge stainless steel spokes. If a magnet will stick to the spoke it is stainless. At your weight I would want a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-12, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,069
Posted By jimbok1

My recommendation if this is the first time yo...

My recommendation if this is the first time yo uhave had to replace a cassette, take it to a bike shop, either to have them do the work or at least to to buy the replacement cassette. discuss the...
Forum: Touring
06-14-12, 11:42 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,131
Posted By jimbok1

I don't think you really need hand built wheels....

I don't think you really need hand built wheels. Factory built wheels will work, but find a good wheel mechanic to check and retension the wheels if necessary. Also gearing on most touring bikes are...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-11-12, 10:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By jimbok1

If the wheels are 36 count spokes I would have...

If the wheels are 36 count spokes I would have them trued and at least the rear wheel spokes re-tensioned. If your are planning to ride consistently at least 3-4x's a week I would say even 32 spoke...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-01-12, 01:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 556
Posted By jimbok1

You might try a specialized Hard Rock in 21"...

You might try a specialized Hard Rock in 21" frame size with 26" wheels. Count the spokes if it is a few years old it should have 36 spoke wheels. For a newer Hard Rock check out the 21" frame size...
Forum: Recumbent
09-29-10, 12:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,583
Posted By jimbok1

Possible store

I remember about 5 - 8 years ago there was a bike shop in San Anselmo, Ca (Marin County)
that not only sold recumbents, and had more than 5 in stock. I am not sure if the store is still
in...
Forum: Introductions
09-20-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By jimbok1

new to forum

I am an overweight middle-aged male riding mostly for exercise now, with dreams of riding
across the US sometime in the future. :)
Forum: Recumbent
09-20-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By jimbok1

re: offroad trike

I don't know what sort of off-road use you are contemplating. Crazyguyonabike.com
has a journal of a lady riding the great divde route then on into Mexico and back into Texas.
It is labeled: Eat,...
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