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09-21-21, 07:37 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 19,501
Posted By mtnguy

The only steel frame bike that I am familiar with...

The only steel frame bike that I am familiar with is my Shogun 200 that I bought in 1986. It has served me well over the last 35 years. :thumb:



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Forum: Touring
09-20-13, 03:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Well, after a bout with a heart arrhythmia soon...

Well, after a bout with a heart arrhythmia soon after my last post above pushed my training back too far, I never did the spring 2012 ride. This year, we had a cool, wet spring so the again there...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By mtnguy

My LBS guy thinks he can get the freewheel that I...

My LBS guy thinks he can get the freewheel that I want. Thanks for all of the suggestions.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-13, 06:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By mtnguy

Bump

Bump
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 809
Posted By mtnguy

Looking for a 34t freewheel set with a 28t gear.

My LBS changed out my old 6 speed freewheel with a 28 tooth big gear for a 7 speed 34 tooth last year. I love the extra power when needed, but I miss the 28 tooth cog......the new set goes from 24...
08-05-12, 05:32 AM
Replies: 2,358
Views: 1,042,811
Posted By mtnguy

My Shogun 200, bought new in September 1986 for...

My Shogun 200, bought new in September 1986 for $249.95. This is my only road bike, so it is ridden regular. I put a little over 1000 miles on it each of the last 2 years, and have over 900...
08-02-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

In Flickr, I went to the share button, copied the...

In Flickr, I went to the share button, copied the URL, but I get an invalid file when I get it here. What am I doing wrong.

Do you use the short or long URL ?? I have tried both.
08-02-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

Can it be that simple ?? Thanks.

Can it be that simple ??

Thanks.
08-02-12, 04:05 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

So, what did you do ??? That is a photo from my...

So, what did you do ??? That is a photo from my computer.

I can't get Flickr photos to transfer at all. :crash:
08-02-12, 03:46 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

Testing ...

Testing

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=265554&d=1334259234

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=265555&d=1334259227


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Forum: Touring
04-18-12, 04:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Since I am not as familiar with the Northern...

Since I am not as familiar with the Northern District, as well as the northern part of the Central District, the missus and I took a rider on the Drive in those locations on Sunday. The 1st climb...
Forum: Touring
04-15-12, 06:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

I had already bought a light by the time you...

I had already bought a light by the time you posted this. I ended up with this: http://ecom1.planetbike.com/3045.html

Maybe not as good as the lights you mentioned, but I only need it to see...
Forum: Touring
04-12-12, 04:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Good ideas. I have some heavy duty cable ties...

Good ideas. I have some heavy duty cable ties (like the ones on my top bar for my bike pump in 1 of the photos) that should do the trick for the horizontal bar, and a medium sized cable tie for the...
Forum: Touring
04-12-12, 02:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Thanks for the suggestion, Niles. I used the...

Thanks for the suggestion, Niles. I used the nylocs that came with the rack for the nuts on the bottom eyelets, as well as the outer nut on the fork extension. Again, the bolt that came with the...
Forum: Touring
04-12-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

I haven't updated this thread over the last...

I haven't updated this thread over the last couple of weeks......been trying to get er' done. So here is the latest:

I have added a Jandd Extreme front rack:
244898

244900

Neither of the...
Forum: Touring
02-16-12, 05:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Great report, drrobwave. Thanks !!

Great report, drrobwave. Thanks !!
Forum: Touring
02-13-12, 01:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

That is a great website for the elevation...

That is a great website for the elevation profiles….I had not run across that yet. Many thanks.




I am fortunate to live near the Drive where I can set my own schedule, but within a...
Forum: Touring
02-12-12, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Thanks. I am not as familiar with the northern...

Thanks. I am not as familiar with the northern district as I am with the central and southern districts.
Forum: Touring
02-12-12, 02:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Hmmm......I never noticed the geometry of the...

Hmmm......I never noticed the geometry of the bike. That is where y'all can give me good feedback of stuff I overlook. I do plan on adding weight to the front axle with panniers. I read...
Forum: Touring
02-12-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

I kinda forgot about the tunnel. I use a...

I kinda forgot about the tunnel. I use a flashing red rear light, but maybe will use a small flashlight through the tunnel so I don't hit a pothole or anything.

Even though I only have 2 water...
Forum: Touring
02-12-12, 10:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,186
Posted By mtnguy

Skyline Drive Bike Trip

I have been reading through the touring forum since signing up, and there is a lot of information to absorb. Taking the easy way out, I thought I would ask some questions that have probably...
02-06-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

Hey that worked !! Many Thanks !! ...

Hey that worked !! Many Thanks !!


http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=236189&d=1328454703
02-06-12, 04:46 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

Thanks. OK, so I tried the URL from Flickr,...

Thanks.

OK, so I tried the URL from Flickr, and I am still getting a thumbnail.
02-05-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 111,700
Posted By mtnguy

Is there anyway to get a full sized picture from...

Is there anyway to get a full sized picture from a jpg. on my computer without having to use Photobucket ?? Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,514
Posted By mtnguy

Here is my ride: Shogun 200 that I bought new in...

Here is my ride: Shogun 200 that I bought new in 1986. Mostly original components, but my bike shop did replace the double crank with a triple. New stem and bar to make the bike fit me better....
Forum: Introductions
02-01-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 239
Posted By mtnguy

Old Rider, New to Forum

Hi All,

I have just signed up here, and am working on getting an avatar and signatures on my page.

I currently ride a Shogun 200 that I bought new in 1986, and a Trek 830 bought in 1997. I...
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