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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-28-12, 11:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By Huzzah81

I bought some pieces from Velo Orange that have...

I bought some pieces from Velo Orange that have been perfect for my needs.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3628/picture6mo.jpg

They're simple little stainless steel pieces that you put inside...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,352
Posted By Huzzah81

:thumb: Love my Crosstrail Sport... Once I...

:thumb:

Love my Crosstrail Sport...
Once I give in & buy some thinner/faster tires and bar end grips (probably for Spring) I'm sure I'll love it even more. Great all-around bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,482
Posted By Huzzah81

Well... I've gone to half a dozen stores around...

Well... I've gone to half a dozen stores around the city and none of them have P-Clamps in the size I need
(about 1-1/2" diameter). A couple even checked to see if they could have that size sent in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,091
Posted By Huzzah81

I personally enjoy looking at the stats my...

I personally enjoy looking at the stats my computer keeps, but found over the last few days that the less I watch the computer as I ride, the faster & further I go. No more worrying about how much...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,091
Posted By Huzzah81

I haven't done the SLOW thing yet... but having...

I haven't done the SLOW thing yet... but having done some reading about cadence these last couple days I eased up on the pedal mashing yesterday and this morning and my MPH went up from a little...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 808
Posted By Huzzah81

I just started commuting at the start of July, 13...

I just started commuting at the start of July, 13 miles round trip.
Though I'm glad it takes less than 30 minutes to get to work so I don't have to wake up too early, I find myself wanting a longer...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Huzzah81

Update: I changed out my standard issue...

Update: I changed out my standard issue Crosstrail for a Crosstrail Sport... The gearing, components, and lockout were more than enough to make me do the trade for some extra cash.

The spokes on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By Huzzah81

Lucky you... Mine's a 2010 Crosstrail Sport and I...

Lucky you... Mine's a 2010 Crosstrail Sport and I spy no threaded lugs on the right side of the fork.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-26-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,116
Posted By Huzzah81

You're in luck... I just bought a Crosstrail a...

You're in luck... I just bought a Crosstrail a month ago.

Mine currently has 700c x 45 tires and I picked up a set of SKS Chromoplastics fenders (50 wide).

It wasn't pleasant putting them on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,482
Posted By Huzzah81

Just in case you forgot... you guys are awesome. ...

Just in case you forgot... you guys are awesome.

I definitely know I want to keep the fender stays straight so the plastic safety releases are allowed to function normally... I've never before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,482
Posted By Huzzah81

Perfect... I took a picture with the intention of...

Perfect... I took a picture with the intention of posting it, then completely forgot.
Here's what I'm working with, it's a standard SR Suntour NVX shock/fork.
-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 09:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,482
Posted By Huzzah81

Only 1 mount on fork for front fender!?

First & foremost, I want to openly admit that I'm not terribly familiar with tools, mechanical stuff, and the like... hell, back in high school I enrolled myself in woods class my sophomore year and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,850
Posted By Huzzah81

I like the idea of the front suspension too......

I like the idea of the front suspension too... sometimes. However, for smooth road riding, particularly going uphill, it would be nice to be able to lock out the shock if I want/need to get off the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-23-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,850
Posted By Huzzah81

At 6'6" and 250 myself, I know where you're...

At 6'6" and 250 myself, I know where you're coming from.

About 1&1/2 months ago I started looking for a bike that would fit me... I know weight's a bit of a concern (though I knew my weight would...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-22-11, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,000
Posted By Huzzah81

Replaced Wheel Question/Issue

I just had my back wheel replaced after it broke a spoke less than a month after I picked up my '10 Specialized Crosstrail (1 broke at the hub, 1 while LBS was trueing the wheel after replacing the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-21-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By Huzzah81

Those Zeppelins are classy, very nice! I've...

Those Zeppelins are classy, very nice!

I've been doing more research & thinking and (at least for now) have decided on my plan of attack...

I haven't had any flats at all with the stock tires...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-11, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By Huzzah81

Thanks again wbill... I flipped my bike over to...

Thanks again wbill... I flipped my bike over to spin/check the wheel & brakes and to do a little cleaning and looked a little closer at my spokes- one was actually broken at the hub but wedged...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-11, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By Huzzah81

Thanks for the post re your experience. I...

Thanks for the post re your experience. I haven't had any flats yet, but just yesterday I noticed my rear wheel had a slight wobble to it (no break rubbing though). I commuted in to work again...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By Huzzah81

Having to do things on a tight budget and getting...

Having to do things on a tight budget and getting into biking slowly, I searched around for a while and this bike and setup were most comfortable of anything I tried- Being 6'6" my options were very...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-14-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By Huzzah81

Hybrid Fender Coverage Concerns

I've been lurking & reading the forums for a while now and just 2 weeks ago picked up a Specialized Crosstrail for my commute to work (6.5miles each way, just a couple hills, half road/paved path and...
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