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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-28-19, 01:49 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,216
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I'm ashamed to say that it is the end of July and...

I'm ashamed to say that it is the end of July and this is the first time I have been on my bike this year. We took a long weekend and went camping in the white mountains of New Hampshire. We rode...
Forum: Living Car Free
09-12-17, 02:46 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 36,646
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I don't think we will ever be car free, probably...

I don't think we will ever be car free, probably the best we could hope for is car light-er.
Forum: Living Car Free
08-27-17, 08:18 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 36,646
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Thanks for all the replys. To Rowan's question...

Thanks for all the replys. To Rowan's question "do you really drive in foot deep snow regularly?", No not regularly but it does happen at least a few times a year. If I know that it is going to...
Forum: Living Car Free
08-26-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 36,646
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Living car free in rural areas?

I was listening to our local public radio station a while ago, the article was about living car free. I have been thinking about it since. The article made living car free sound like a Utopian...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-14-16, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,782
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I ride a 7.4 and was wondering what the widest...

I ride a 7.4 and was wondering what the widest tire people have tried with the stock rims. When I purchased the bike we rode all paved roads or trails. Since then we have moved and now all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-14-16, 01:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,062
Posted By Aqua_Andy

In the winter the bikes get hung up in the...

In the winter the bikes get hung up in the basement and the sleds come out. Yesterday I did a 90 mile ride on our local rail trail. I was thinking it would be interesting to use strava for the ride...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-14-16, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,729
Posted By Aqua_Andy

We purchased an XTC Jr Lite 24 for our 8yo son...

We purchased an XTC Jr Lite 24 for our 8yo son last year. He was at a point where he way too heavy for the tag a long but could not keep a decent pace with his 20" bike. I did a review here a month...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,281
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I totally agree with this post. I just refuse to...

I totally agree with this post. I just refuse to pay upwards of $80 for a jersey that has advertisements all over it. If you want me to advertise for you I should be provided the gear for free.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-15, 02:34 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,816
Posted By Aqua_Andy

So what this thread comes down to is, we all...

So what this thread comes down to is, we all think bicycle registration is a bad idea. Second, if you don't agree with njkayaker you are either "bizarre or paranoid".
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-03-15, 04:57 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,816
Posted By Aqua_Andy

The fact is no one knows what will happen until...

The fact is no one knows what will happen until it happens. Once law makers find a new source of revenue it does not take long for other municipalities to want a piece of the pie.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-15, 03:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,118
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I had the same problem with my Trek 7.4 with...

I had the same problem with my Trek 7.4 with 17.5" frame. Evidently Trek does not think that riders with short legs have the same hydration requirements with as those with long legs:(. There was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-15, 10:52 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 8,816
Posted By Aqua_Andy

This is a great topic for discussion and one I...

This is a great topic for discussion and one I just don't understand. Shouldn't we be rewarding cyclists for using the roads instead of trying to tax them for it? why not give tax breaks for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,735
Posted By Aqua_Andy

You poor thing you. Try out a set of Witte, Wiha...

You poor thing you. Try out a set of Witte, Wiha or Wera, screwdrivers and you will never touch a Craftsman driver again. The tip fit and handle ergonomics on quality screwdrivers far surpasses...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-15, 06:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,962
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Congrats on the outcome. It's nice to hear when...

Congrats on the outcome. It's nice to hear when a local business does the right thing. Most just don't realize that situations like this are the best advertising money can buy.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-20-15, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,216
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I road another stretch of the Northern rail trail...

I road another stretch of the Northern rail trail in NH tonight after installing a new Brooks B17. I am now 26 miles into the breakin period.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-15, 03:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,471
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I use Bar and chain oil cut with mineral spirits...

I use Bar and chain oil cut with mineral spirits so it will flow into the innards of the chain better. I don't use motor oil because I can't stand the smell. I always have a gallon of bar oil...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-15, 03:01 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,216
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Just got back from a 30 mile ride on the Northern...

Just got back from a 30 mile ride on the Northern rail trail in NH.

Found a nice place for a quick snack and to get out of the heat.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-16-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,358
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Good advice. Just got back, 30 miles on our...

Good advice. Just got back, 30 miles on our local rail trail. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-15, 03:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,358
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I meant no disrespect, I just wanted to point out...

I meant no disrespect, I just wanted to point out that if you reread my post I did not state that disc brakes have no use but that they are overkill for the vast majority of riders out there.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-15, 03:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,358
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Here you go. 2007 model year GM did away with...

Here you go. 2007 model year GM did away with disc brakes in there 1/2 ton trucks. Just to add another, Malibu right around this time. What happens it the slides rust and freeze up and then the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-15, 03:29 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,358
Posted By Aqua_Andy

You state you are the "patron saint of disc...

You state you are the "patron saint of disc brakes". I'm assuming that the religion that you are "patron saint" of is actually in fact a cult by the way you only seem to see things one way and not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,358
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Really? I have worked for the past twenty years...

Really? I have worked for the past twenty years in GM auto dealers and yes this is a true statement whether you believe it or not. Around 2007 the only GM vehicles available with rear disc were 3/4...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-15-15, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,757
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I must confess, we did not purchase this bike...

I must confess, we did not purchase this bike entirely for our son. Yes we bought the bike mostly for ourselves as
we love to ride and our youngest was to big for a tag a long or a trailer. Yes...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-15-15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 18,358
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Has anyone considered that maybe the sales of...

Has anyone considered that maybe the sales of Trek bikes with disc brakes might have been less than stellar so they decided not to bring any more disc models out? Contrary to popular belief, disc...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-15-15, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,757
Posted By Aqua_Andy

flyjimmy, the stand over height about four inches...

flyjimmy, the stand over height about four inches forward of the seat measures 23.5". This is where my sons crotch is when he stands. After going to bike shops and actually measuring the stand over...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-14-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,757
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Giant XTC Jr 24 Lite review

This past spring the wife and I were trying to figure out how to do family rides with our 8yo son. He is at a point where he is too big for a trailer and heavy enough that towing him on the tag...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,353
Posted By Aqua_Andy

No just a working class stiff who needs the get...

No just a working class stiff who needs the get the most out of his dollar. I just don't see the need to pay extra for unneeded services especially if they are substandard.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-12-15, 05:45 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,353
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I have to laugh while reading this. I don't know...

I have to laugh while reading this. I don't know why this has not happened years ago. People purchase everything online now, why should bikes be any different. The SCUBA industry went through this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-15, 08:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,866
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Disc brakes are great if they are needed. For...

Disc brakes are great if they are needed. For the vast majority of riders out there rim brakes are perfectly adequate and disc brakes are a solution looking for a problem. How many hybrid owners do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-15, 07:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,080
Posted By Aqua_Andy

You are way more man than me just for typing...

You are way more man than me just for typing this! If you do go this route, may the force be with you! I on the other hand just ride at the speed of the slowest rider in the group, thy may be my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-02-15, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,281
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Thanks for the story. We also ride as a family,...

Thanks for the story. We also ride as a family, I like that that it gets us all away from the electronics and forces us to enjoy the simpler things in life. We just finished the last ride for the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-15, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Thanks, but the problem is where to put the...

Thanks, but the problem is where to put the mount. The top bar slopes at such an angle that there is no room for another bottle. If I had the room on the frame for another cage I would just drill...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-15, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,888
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Trek 7.4 second water bottle?

I have a trek 7.4 with 17.5" frame that I have been riding for three or so years now. My problem Is the bike only has mounts for one water bottle cage. I have tried wearing a camel back but do not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-15, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,154
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Loctite may not be the best product for this...

Loctite may not be the best product for this application. Do you know if the chemicals in the blue Loctite play well with the resins used in the carbon? I know ordinary superglue does not harm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 979
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Yes, the engineers are bound by the laws of...

Yes, the engineers are bound by the laws of physics. They could design a small pump that is easy to pump, this is not the issue. The issue is that we would be then complaining that it takes an hour...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-31-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Posted By Aqua_Andy

All bow to dynaryder the self proclaimed patron...

All bow to dynaryder the self proclaimed patron saint of disk brakes. Please for your own good, do not argue with this man. His knowledge of basic mechanics is way advanced than anything the world...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-29-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Posted By Aqua_Andy

But the calipers do have those parts and parts do...

But the calipers do have those parts and parts do brake (may be uncommon but nothing lasts forever). I'm still sticking to my original post. V-brake systems are in fact a form of disk brake and do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-29-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Posted By Aqua_Andy

You are the patron saint of disk brakes, so no...

You are the patron saint of disk brakes, so no point in arguing with the all mighty. But just count the parts in a Disk brake set up and then the parts in a v-brake set up and see which one has less...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-29-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I was referring to how the components work in...

I was referring to how the components work in there simplest form. Yes there are differences, but in rim brakes the rim is a big disk and you have pads that squeeze that disk to transfer kinetic...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-29-14, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,686
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I have a 7.4 FX and love it, I opted for the non...

I have a 7.4 FX and love it, I opted for the non disk version. I'm sure disk brakes have there place but I would wager that for 98% of riders out there regular rim brakes are more than adequate. ...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-18-13, 08:52 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,128
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I disagree with this statement, I believe it is...

I disagree with this statement, I believe it is physically demanding just in a different way. Try dressing in your warmest winter outfit and then sealing yourself in a air tight, water tight...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-17-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,128
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Cycling seams to be a very clicky...

Cycling seams to be a very clicky hobby/activity/sport, whatever you want to call it. Can someone enlighten us nubes on how to get in with a group that rides? My other hobby is SCUBA and as a new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-16-13, 06:50 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 20,128
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I have noticed the same thing. On the local rail...

I have noticed the same thing. On the local rail trails around here all the other cyclists will either say hi or give a head nod, but not the roadies, they just seam to stare straight ahead and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-16-13, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,049
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Do you recommend the touring plus reflex over the...

Do you recommend the touring plus reflex over the super sport? How do these tires ride? The reason I ask Is the OEM tires that came on my Trek FX 7.4 rode like a solid rubber tire and had horrible...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 812
Views: 55,465
Posted By Aqua_Andy

As of right now I would say mine is zip ties that...

As of right now I would say mine is zip ties that have not had the tag end trimmed off. If you are going to use zip ties (which I believe are indispensable pieces of equipment) CUT OFF THE TAG END...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,416
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Can't be gearing, this is while coasting down a...

Can't be gearing, this is while coasting down a hill. Also when my wife is behind me riding on flat ground she actually laughs at me because she has to keep breaking, when I'm behind her I have to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,004
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I have a Trek 7.4 and the only issue I have is...

I have a Trek 7.4 and the only issue I have is the tires it comes with are very stiff riding and have a lot of rolling resistance, other than that it is a nice bike. From what you have said, it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-21-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,416
Posted By Aqua_Andy

http://bontrager.com/model/08633 Well I will...

http://bontrager.com/model/08633
Well I will admit, yes I am!!! My main hobby is diving and if the water anything below 70 degrees I'm in a drysuit. So yes my buddies call me a wuss. But with our...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-13, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By Aqua_Andy

Looking to go clipless

I was looking at the Shimano A530 or the M324 pedals, I would like a duel sided pedal on my hybrid so I can do a short jaunt down the road with out putting on special shoes. I would also like to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-09-13, 08:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,416
Posted By Aqua_Andy

I'm busy for the next couple of days so I will...

I'm busy for the next couple of days so I will not be able to do any testing, I will report back when I figure this out. If all else fails I'll just have to tighten up her bearings so she is slower...
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