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Forum: Northeast
06-15-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 349
Posted By dremspider

Need someone in the Columbia, MD area to show me how to get around.

I just moved here from Arlington, VA where I had easy access to almost 80 miles of bike trails without ever doing more then crossing any roads. Now that I moved to Columbia, MD I am pretty sure that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-12-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 10,403
Posted By dremspider

I just bought a set of platforms!

I just got some Shimano platform pedals and Teva shoes, I have been using Shimano XT clipless for a while now, and really do like them, but I am sometimes a bit cautious when going over large objects...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

Thought about that, the disk brake bolts are part...

Thought about that, the disk brake bolts are part of the wheel, not the axle. I need to hold down the axle. Doing this will allow the wheel to just spin.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

I also would like to know how to service this hub...

I also would like to know how to service this hub for the future, as I saw no way to get inside it... (maybe that is be design). The one nut is all there is.. There is nothing else. Maybe if I take...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 06:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

Should have checked Sheldons first!!! ...

Should have checked Sheldons first!!!

"Although you can screw the freewheel on by hand, just by turning the sprockets clockwise, when you want to remove it, the sprockets don't help, because the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 06:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

With the thru axle I can see clear through where...

With the thru axle I can see clear through where the axle goes and it is totally cylindrical. How can I keep it from spinning when I am trying to tighten it?
If it isn't responsible for holding the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-11, 04:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

On the non-drive side there is nothing to "grab...

On the non-drive side there is nothing to "grab it with" there is no slots to stick a wrench on. If you look at the picture with the disk crake you will see what I mean. The best I could do was use...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

For your enjoyment..... ...

For your enjoyment.....
https://picasaweb.google.com/100929880899999671375/Cassette?authuser=0&feat=directlink

I now realize what is going on... the bolt that holds the freehub came off. I got...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,129
Posted By dremspider

Cassette on Trek Maxle rear wheel came loose?

I have a Trek Rumblefish one and recently someone pointed out that my rear wheel was a bit wobbly. I also noticed that I heard the disk brake occassionally. I pulled off the rear wheel and was...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 06:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,918
Posted By dremspider

I finished my Century with my bottles. Here is...

I finished my Century with my bottles. Here is what I can say about it. I do think I drank less frequently as it is a bit more of a hassle, but I also drank in larger quantities each time. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-11, 06:36 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,918
Posted By dremspider

People are very passionate about this issue...

I bought two water bottle holders and I am going to try it out this weekend on my first century at the back roads century in VA. I am a little worried about changing it up this late in the game. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-11, 06:56 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,918
Posted By dremspider

Am I the only guy on a road bike who rides with a camelbak?

I just did 2 metric centuries this year and am doing my first full century this weekend. My question is why does it seem to me like I am the only one who rides with a camelbak? I usually carry the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 06:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 863
Posted By dremspider

I am happy with the wheels i got from bicycle...

I am happy with the wheels i got from bicycle wheel warehouse. I had them custom made with ultegra hubs. 28 spokes in the front, 32 in the back. I have put about 2000 miles on them and they look as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,933
Views: 292,190
Posted By dremspider

This is my last practice ride before my first...

This is my last practice ride before my first Century!!! Anyone want to give me any suggestions. I feel like I let my heart rate get too high sometimes. I have a hard time going less than 12 mph...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-11, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By dremspider

29 x 2.4 inch tube available?

I have a Rumblefish one and just got a large cut in my front tire. I was thinking of getting a larger 2.4 inch tire in the front, but am not sure I want to go tubeless. I can't find anyone who...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By dremspider

Order both for a newer Rumblefish One.

I am in need of the bolt that connects the top of the Fox shox rear shock to the top "beam" of the frame. Is Trek usually good with getting people these bolts? Am I pretty much on my own on this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-29-11, 01:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By dremspider

I have the Rumblefish One and I really like it. ...

I have the Rumblefish One and I really like it. It is a bit under 30 lbs. which isn't bad for what it is. It is a very slack bike as you sit a lot more upright then what you may be used to. This...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-27-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 563
Posted By dremspider

Go with the 30 of Jeep Bikes... That way after...

Go with the 30 of Jeep Bikes... That way after every ride when it breaks you can just use another one.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 808
Posted By dremspider

Road miles vs trail miles

I currently own a Specialized road bike and a Gary Fisher Rumblefish one. Obviously I do different things on each bike. I currently can easily do 50 miles in a single shot and have done a 75 miler...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-11, 06:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By dremspider

I have a Rumblefish One and really love it. ...

I have a Rumblefish One and really love it. Great bike, I can let it fly down hills and it eats up bumps like no ones business. With that said, I agree to not take my advice. You need to try the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By dremspider

I finally got around to doing it. I was able to...

I finally got around to doing it. I was able to get it by clamping it down in my Park Tool PCS-10 Bike stand. I just tightened it up on the end and was able to twist it off. I had some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,713
Posted By dremspider

The 700c wheels are normally for larger...

The 700c wheels are normally for larger wheels.... though the picture is throwing me off on the Lt3 700c because the size clearly says 26", which is wrong... A 700c wheel is actually the same...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-11, 05:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 361
Posted By dremspider

Fix or replace a chain after it breaks?

I was out mountain biking yesterday and I managed to break a Shimano HG-94 chain. I was able to pop two links out and then clip it back together. Shifting seems alright, but my bike is now making a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By dremspider

Oh.. I have a Fox shock Rp2 on a rumblefish one

Oh.. I have a Fox shock Rp2 on a rumblefish one
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,025
Posted By dremspider

Anyone service a rear shock without a vise?

I wanted to know if anyone has service a rear shock without a vise. I live in an apartment and all I have is a bike stand. How hard is it to get the bushings out and unscrew the outer portion? Do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-11, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By dremspider

Red rebound knowb

Yep, it is on the top. When I open it up I will see how much oil pours out and see if it is an equal amount. If it isn't I know I have an open bath design. What is the difference between the two?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 728
Posted By dremspider

What fork do I have on my Rumblefish one?

I am trying to figure out how much oil to put in my Rumblefish one. The website says it is a "Fox F120 RL 29 w/E2 steerer, custom G2 Geometry, 51mm offset crown, 15mm thru-axle, 120mm travel". ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 584
Posted By dremspider

For what bike to buy, I say you should try the...

For what bike to buy, I say you should try the bikes out and decide... both bikes I have bought... I was dead set on buying another bike and then I decided to try out another bike and fell in love...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,603
Posted By dremspider

You can try....

I had this after a few months with my specialized road bike. It ended up driving me mad. I popped off the crank to get to the bottom bracket. In trying to get off the bottom bracket, the left side...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-05, 09:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 555
Posted By dremspider

Trek 1000 and problems with the wheels?

I have been mountain biking for a while now and was looking at road bikes for a while, but being the poor college student I am, I decided it was best to wait til I graduated when I could afford a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-05, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By dremspider

Thanks folks for the insight. Right after I...

Thanks folks for the insight. Right after I posted this I tried both a really big snickers bar (not a big fan of chocolate) and a Soda (don't drink it very often). Right after I went on a ride up a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-05, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,376
Posted By dremspider

How much more efficient is a road bike then a mountain bike?

I casually ride my Trek 4900 mountain bike quite a bit on both trails and road (probably more road though then trails as I often ride to work). I recently have been getting the itch to save up my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-05, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By dremspider

I am 20 years old and ride about 70 - 80 miles a...

I am 20 years old and ride about 70 - 80 miles a week. I don't bike competitively and I am a little slow. I just bike for fun, and to get to work.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-05, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 862
Posted By dremspider

Fat levels way too low.

I recently had my fat level measured by one of those machines (I know they aren't 100% accurate) and it gave me a reading of 6%. Doing some research I learned that these levels are way too low, and...
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