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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-11, 09:39 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,033
Posted By Big Boy

I found a good guy off Craigslist who did alot of...

I found a good guy off Craigslist who did alot of work for me for a decent price. All in an hour. Bike shop wanted me to leave the bike there 2 weeks. No thanks. Burton I noticed in your sig, you...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-28-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,212
Posted By Big Boy

Can you tell me what that means? Anyways I fixed...

Can you tell me what that means? Anyways I fixed the bike up after my Trek 7.2fx got stolen. Got brand new tires with inner tubes, nice new gel seat (still have the old one as a spare) Also cleaned...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-26-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,370
Posted By Big Boy

Oh yeah that is where I've seen him before....

Oh yeah that is where I've seen him before. Wasn't he the older brother to "Corey?"
Forum: Great Lakes
04-23-11, 05:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Big Boy

It was stolen from the bike rack at the Morton...

It was stolen from the bike rack at the Morton Grove metra station on Lehigh road. Forgot to mention the chain is slightly rusted from sitting outside. I have a pic of it but it's on my phone I'm...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-21-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Big Boy

Absolutely I tried looking for a cheap rideable...

Absolutely I tried looking for a cheap rideable bike and found none below $100. The ones that were $10 or $20 were wheel-less rust buckets that needed a ton of work I needed a bike to ride everyday...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-21-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 817
Posted By Big Boy

Help bike stolen Chicago area

I bought a Trek 7.2fx to ride from the train station to work. Well today I realized some scum sucking lowlife decided to help himself to my bike. Thanks a lot I relied on that bike to get me from...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-18-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,212
Posted By Big Boy

Captain Blight, when I try to shirt the front...

Captain Blight, when I try to shirt the front gears the chain falls off from the left most sprocket and floats inbetween for like 20 seconds then finally jumps onto the middle sprocket.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 32,770
Posted By Big Boy

Trek 7.2FX and 1983 Miyata 610 here.

Trek 7.2FX and 1983 Miyata 610 here.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-16-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,212
Posted By Big Boy

I guess you're right. I really don't have money...

I guess you're right. I really don't have money for a new bike. Plus I like this one. Rides nice. I was told the brakes are not original. I would like to go back to cantilevers. The seat looks ok in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-16-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,212
Posted By Big Boy

Hey I am at a loss with this bike. It needs alot...

Hey I am at a loss with this bike. It needs alot of work.

1) New tires, these are the original ones from 1983

2) Brakes work poorly

3) Gears needs major tune up.

4) Seat is original and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-11, 05:34 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 22,614
Posted By Big Boy

I popped by cycling cherry today. Rode 7.5 miles...

I popped by cycling cherry today. Rode 7.5 miles each way (15 miles round trip.) Took me an hour each way, pretty pathetic I know. Stopped a few times. But this is coming from someone who hasn't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-16-11, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,769
Posted By Big Boy

Yes, I have a late model Trek FX7.2 for my work...

Yes, I have a late model Trek FX7.2 for my work commuter and it holds up to my weight just fine. And I weight 320. Look on Craigslist, I picked this bike up along with an old (but ridable) Miyata 610...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-01-11, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,212
Posted By Big Boy

Thanks for the education guys. I already bought...

Thanks for the education guys. I already bought it. Hope I didn't overpay too much at $100? I just want to ride this thing 1.5 miles twice a day to get to work. Problem is the seat hurts my ass....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-28-11, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,212
Posted By Big Boy

What is a mid 80's Miyata Six Ten worth?

Hi,

I was wondering what this bike is worth. It appears to be all original. It has straight rims and rides great. The gears shift poorly though (At least from I can tell) I am new to bikes. Can...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-22-10, 08:55 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,245
Posted By Big Boy

I only have $700-800

I only have $700-800
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-19-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,245
Posted By Big Boy

I live in a semi rural area no bike lanes here. I...

I live in a semi rural area no bike lanes here. I never see cyclists around here. I should be the only one, lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-10, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 649
Posted By Big Boy

thats a nice looking bike

thats a nice looking bike
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-10, 07:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,245
Posted By Big Boy

I am 5,11 and intend on just street/road riding...

I am 5,11 and intend on just street/road riding 5 mile radious of the house. Eventually working up to longer trips. My goal is to be able to do a 60 mile (one way) ride.

I also have another...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,245
Posted By Big Boy

Thanks alot for the info everyone. I was most...

Thanks alot for the info everyone. I was most worried about the tires since road bikes have such thin ones but now I see guys my size ride these bikes with no issues. The CAAD9 looks like a real...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 37,245
Posted By Big Boy

Recommend road bike for large man. HELP

Hi guys,

I want to buy a road bike but I weigh 330 pounds. Is there any bike that can support that kind of weight? I'll move to a mountain bike if I have to but would much rather buy a road bike...
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