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Forum: Commuting
01-05-12, 11:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 588
Posted By zbo2amt

check this out, as it's smartwool like the...

check this out, as it's smartwool like the CliftonGK1 noted, and can be configured as you wish. It got incredible reviews. Can't say enough about the smartwool. No itching or smelling, and warm. I...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,376,014
Posted By zbo2amt

If that the Gravity Zilla 29er from BD? How do...

If that the Gravity Zilla 29er from BD? How do you like it, especially on road? I could prolly guess it's amazing off road...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-12, 11:36 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,376,014
Posted By zbo2amt

I really like this one. That frame bag is really...

I really like this one. That frame bag is really nice. Give your friend props. Favorite part about this bike: the coffee mug in the bottle holder. Nothing better on a cold day while waiting at a red...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,849
Posted By zbo2amt

Heck, where I live, with all the hicks and...

Heck, where I live, with all the hicks and country bumpkins, I don't even see any bicycle commuters. But that's freaking funny, even as a mental image.

Here's the question: is he half-committed to...
Forum: Commuting
01-05-12, 11:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,895
Posted By zbo2amt

So sorry I offended you, pal. :rolleyes: I, in...

So sorry I offended you, pal. :rolleyes: I, in fact, did want to get some opinions from the BF community about a few bikes. So you exactly right about that.

After getting some feedback about what...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-29-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 718
Views: 137,530
Posted By zbo2amt

231829 happened the 2nd or 3rd time on a...

231829

happened the 2nd or 3rd time on a road bike. kept thinking to myself, "dang those tires are skinny." and slippery.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-11, 10:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,323
Posted By zbo2amt

Honestly, I don't have the miles under my belt to...

Honestly, I don't have the miles under my belt to be either a bike geek or a bike snob. I just like them. Can't really explain why. I just prefer two wheels to four. I guess it's similar to the fact...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,323
Posted By zbo2amt

Bike snob vs. Bike geek

There is a distinct difference between the two.

Which are you? Which do you prefer?

How can you tell the difference?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,962
Posted By zbo2amt

Another thing and I'll shut up: do you type a lot...

Another thing and I'll shut up: do you type a lot at work? I've had problems in the past after typing in an unnatural manner, similar to riding a flat-bar Mountain bike. I bought a wrist brace to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-11, 11:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,962
Posted By zbo2amt

Another thought, consider the natural position...

Another thought, consider the natural position for your wrists when your arms are stretched out in front of you. Flat, forward-facing knuckles isn't exactly anatomically correct. I feel that a 45...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-11, 11:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,962
Posted By zbo2amt

Although not the same as yours, I've had toe and...

Although not the same as yours, I've had toe and foot numbing, as well as a numb penis. No joke. My weiner literally went numb. But all types of numbing that I have experienced are caused by poor...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,091
Posted By zbo2amt

Since this thread is getting long, I reposted the...

Since this thread is getting long, I reposted the latest question here:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/788998-Which-bike-do-you-recommend-Sliver-bullet-bike-(a-do-it-all-bike)
Forum: Commuting
12-27-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,895
Posted By zbo2amt

* Silver

* Silver
Forum: Commuting
12-27-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,895
Posted By zbo2amt

Which bike do you recommend? Sliver bullet bike (a do-it-all bike)

Okay, here's what I'm considering. Remember the $600ish price, upright position, able to do regular road rides, commuting regularly (will work my way up to riding in the rain, aka- not at first;...
Forum: Commuting
12-27-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,091
Posted By zbo2amt

Okay, here's what I'm considering. Remember the...

Okay, here's what I'm considering. Remember the $600ish price, upright position, able to do regular road rides, commuting regularly (will work my way up to riding in the rain, aka- not at first;...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-11, 11:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,091
Posted By zbo2amt

and the reason I mentioned my height and inseam...

and the reason I mentioned my height and inseam is that not all sizing seems to be equal. I went last weekend to a bigger bike shop (sun and ski) to get on some Marins. I could barely get on a 17.5...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-11, 11:28 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,091
Posted By zbo2amt

ps- and I've been scouring CL for about a month...

ps- and I've been scouring CL for about a month and a half now and only wished i would have had a shot at one bike, a recently used trek fx 7.2 that sold for $250. If i could have scored that, I...
Forum: Commuting
12-26-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,091
Posted By zbo2amt

Let me start off by saying a big "thanks" to all...

Let me start off by saying a big "thanks" to all who replied. There is a reason this place is the best bike forum, or any forum, that I've ever been on. I don't have any real connections with anyone...
Forum: Commuting
12-25-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,091
Posted By zbo2amt

Suggestions on a do-it-all (or most of it all) bike

I have a little cash and the green light from the wifey to get a new bike:) I primarily intend to use it to commute between 2-5 miles to work and back (depending on which route I take). I need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,581,004
Posted By zbo2amt

not

not
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-14-11, 10:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,287
Posted By zbo2amt

I guess it just really depends on what you want...

I guess it just really depends on what you want to do with the bike. If you only ride roads and long, then the road bike would probably make you happier in the long run.

But here are some reasons...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,287
Posted By zbo2amt

I love this idea. A lot of the snooty bike crowd...

I love this idea. A lot of the snooty bike crowd will poo-poo the idea, but I am looking for the right hybrid bike to put drop bars on myself.

As for the grip shifters, I would rather go with STI...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-11-11, 11:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,616
Posted By zbo2amt

+1 to dealextreme.com. I have a p4 flashlight...

+1 to dealextreme.com. I have a p4 flashlight from DX and bought a $2 bike mount to go with it. The flashlight is about $30, but you have to buy $7 rechargeable lithium ion batteries and a $10-12...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,452
Posted By zbo2amt

there needs to be more of these "seller stories"...

there needs to be more of these "seller stories" posted here on this forum. one, it's great info on how people are trying to buy and sell bikes, and 2, it's really interesting. like reality tv,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-11, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,900
Posted By zbo2amt

let's not forget that I was intending to spend up...

let's not forget that I was intending to spend up to a couple hundred on this project anyway. I'll add that to whatever I can make on the bike itself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 05:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,295
Posted By zbo2amt

Oh, and I'd recommend cleaning and keeping the...

Oh, and I'd recommend cleaning and keeping the chainguard too. It's basically a necessity for someone considering this bike, and it's right cool, as well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,295
Posted By zbo2amt

Not a fan of the mixtes at all, but that...

Not a fan of the mixtes at all, but that headbadge is just awesome. I'd have that surgically implanted on my breastbone if I could :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

And BTW, it's a nice looking bike you have. I...

And BTW, it's a nice looking bike you have. I actually saw several pics of it and read about it a few weeks ago when I started doing some research on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 05:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

Minus the wheels, which I'm sure cost a good...

Minus the wheels, which I'm sure cost a good little piece, how much did you spend to convert the DT shifting to brifters/sti? and what are they, 105, ultegra? I don't know if I want to spend 500...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,900
Posted By zbo2amt

I am looking to change it because I'm never going...

I am looking to change it because I'm never going to be fast rider. I do want something that can be ridden for medium to long rides and comfortable. This bike has more of an aggressive riding...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-11, 05:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,900
Posted By zbo2amt

The FD is friction, but the RD is indexed and...

The FD is friction, but the RD is indexed and still shifts great. Spot on in every gear. I took the original level hoods off a few years ago as they resembled bubble gum, sticky and pulling apart.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-11-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,900
Posted By zbo2amt

Late 80s early 90s Schwinn 754

I have been asking around about doing some upgrades to my bike, but I'm not sure if it is worth the money I'd spend on it. Some people have suggested selling it and using the money to get something...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-11, 02:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By zbo2amt

I appreciate the honesty, FastJake. I think I may...

I appreciate the honesty, FastJake. I think I may do just the latter, sell it and put a couple hundred on top of the sale price for something new, or new to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 737
Posted By zbo2amt

Great find for $50! It looks like it's brand new....

Great find for $50! It looks like it's brand new. That paint is just immaculate. Who needs new
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

I guess I am leaning towards just making this a...

I guess I am leaning towards just making this a fun commuter with some personality.

Does anyone know if a flat bar with trigger shifters will work?

I am leaning towards just getting another...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By zbo2amt

As for the shifting, it has indexed RD shifting...

As for the shifting, it has indexed RD shifting on the downtube, and it's pretty darn accurate. It pretty much always indexes correctly. The FD is friction and needs to be trimmed occasionally when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-11, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

thanks to everyone for the comments. Does anyone...

thanks to everyone for the comments. Does anyone favor changing out the bars for flat or a special type to use trigger shifters? Since no one has commented on that, I guess not.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-11, 11:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,530
Posted By zbo2amt

^that is just funny!

^that is just funny!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-11, 10:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,530
Posted By zbo2amt

friend did that a few months back. He was in...

friend did that a few months back. He was in front and we just laughed and rolled around him without helping him up. it embarassed me, too, actually.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

And as for the paint job, not sure if you can...

And as for the paint job, not sure if you can tell, but the bottom half of the top tube is pretty much bare aluminum. Come to think of it, it's been bare since I bought it in 2004 or 2005. I think I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

I'm actually not worried about the quill seatpost...

I'm actually not worried about the quill seatpost as it has held up like a champ for the several years I've had it. I am mostly wondering about my options in switching the shifting around and whether...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,736
Posted By zbo2amt

Not sure how new you are to cycling, but I would...

Not sure how new you are to cycling, but I would think that the 26x34 combo (your smallest gearing) would allow even the most out-of-shape cyclist to climb Kilimanjaro. I guess it depends on your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-10-11, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,475
Posted By zbo2amt

Schwinn 754 upgrades?

I've got a late 80s-early 90s Schwinn 754 Aluminum with the Paramount stickers on it. It's in rideable shape as I've taken it out for 30-40 mile rides during the summer for the past several years....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,768
Posted By zbo2amt

Schwinn 754 improvement suggestions

I've got a late 80s-early 90s Schwinn 754 Aluminum with the Paramount stickers on it. It's in rideable shape as I've taken it out for 30-40 mile rides during the summer for the past several years....
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