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Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-21, 09:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By turky lurkey

I really like the Ardent Race. I’ve used it as a...

I really like the Ardent Race. I’ve used it as a rear tire (2.35) on my hardtail all over the Colorado front range and also quite a bit in Hawaii. They work well for rides with mixed terrain, like if...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-21, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By turky lurkey

I appreciate your responses. For some reason...

I appreciate your responses. For some reason having a stranger on the internet sympathize helped!

The bike is beautiful hopefully the weather cooperates enough for a little ride this weekend. I’m...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-21, 07:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By turky lurkey

It’s an Ibis Ripley AF NGX

It’s an Ibis Ripley AF NGX
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-21, 09:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By turky lurkey

Thank you! I know it’s only tires but they aren’t...

Thank you! I know it’s only tires but they aren’t even close to what I expected. I maxed out my play money budget for awhile buying the bike and I don’t have time to waste screwing around trying to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By turky lurkey

Okay, thanks for responding. I’m stoked on...

Okay, thanks for responding.

I’m stoked on the bike. I’m going to change my attitude and just appreciate the bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-21, 02:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,600
Posted By turky lurkey

Short(ish) travel bike with Enduro Tires

I just bought a 130/120 trail bike online from a local shop. I picked it up a couple days ago and it had Maxxis Assegai tires front and rear. The spec sheet said it would have Aggressor tires which...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-21, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks for the tip! The bike is basically just...

Thanks for the tip!
The bike is basically just balanced in the stand and not really clamped, but appreciate you mentioning that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By turky lurkey

Nevermind! Duh! Those are carbon spacers! ...

Nevermind!

Duh! Those are carbon spacers!
Can I delete the thread?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 622
Posted By turky lurkey

Grooves in Carbon Steerer tube

Hi Mechanics!
Please help. I just bought this 2003 Specialized Allez off Craigslist. Pretty cool old bike actually, with full Dura-Ace.
It had a reflector band around the steerer tube under the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,378
Posted By turky lurkey

100% I want one, but that one, at that price...

100%
I want one, but that one, at that price isn’t worth chasing too hard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,378
Posted By turky lurkey

Well its a 58... The seller updated the ad. ...

Well its a 58... The seller updated the ad.

The weird thing is I emailed the seller this morning and told them I think it might actually be a 58, and I sent a link to a short YouTube video they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,378
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks. Yeah could be 56, which would probably...

Thanks.
Yeah could be 56, which would probably also be okay for me. I emailed the seller and am waiting for a call back.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-21, 07:32 AM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,548,378
Posted By turky lurkey

Good morning Bike Forums! Please help me with...

Good morning Bike Forums!
Please help me with the sizing on the bike in the ad below?

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/bik/d/portland-87-or-88-centurion-iron-man/7256733896.html

The seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-18, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,541
Posted By turky lurkey

Had fun riding my 1985 Rockhopper around this...

Had fun riding my 1985 Rockhopper around this afternoon.

https://image.ibb.co/fRMUNn/5_DD7_ED91_A284_47_E9_8_D1_D_D7_E2_A2_AECF23.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-18, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21,711
Views: 3,063,572
Posted By turky lurkey

Beautiful day on the Oregon Coast! ...

Beautiful day on the Oregon Coast!

https://image.ibb.co/iQV9L7/ACB90097_DA0_A_4_F4_C_BBBD_14_B8_BA2_D0_E30.jpg
https://image.ibb.co/eHt1YS/6_E3_A3419_437_D_49_CD_B47_E_78_AD8_B369_FCA.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 10:06 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 46,834
Posted By turky lurkey

https://image.ibb.co/fieEYH/1965_Schwinn_Super_Spo...

https://image.ibb.co/fieEYH/1965_Schwinn_Super_Sport_2.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 06:59 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,286
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks! I have fun riding it. It’s sort of my...

Thanks! I have fun riding it. It’s sort of my Sunday drive type bike. For relaxed pace days when the weather is nice.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-18, 12:23 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 36,286
Posted By turky lurkey

Nice! I have one too. Mine came to me with d.t....

Nice! I have one too. Mine came to me with d.t. shifters but I have since purchased some N.O.S. Schwinn Approved bar ends to be installed one of these day. I still have the gold freewheel but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,301
Posted By turky lurkey

https://image.ibb.co/eFTtJH/3_AAE4_CBF_22_AE_4_E13...

https://image.ibb.co/eFTtJH/3_AAE4_CBF_22_AE_4_E13_931_D_6788421130_BC.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 1,104
Views: 329,496
Posted By turky lurkey

89 Schwinn Traveler

https://image.ibb.co/eFTtJH/3_AAE4_CBF_22_AE_4_E13_931_D_6788421130_BC.jpghttp://<a href=&quot;https://ibb.co/bvrr5x&quot;><img src=&quot;<a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 360
Views: 255,279
Posted By turky lurkey

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lur...

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lurkey/DSCF9379_zpsammvrepw.jpg (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/turky_lurkey/media/DSCF9379_zpsammvrepw.jpg.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-15, 03:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,385
Posted By turky lurkey

I've discovered that I don't have enough...

I've discovered that I don't have enough clearance between my front tire and the fender on one of my bikes for a squirrel to fit between. R.I.P little squirrel.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-09-15, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,609
Posted By turky lurkey

Sure, but when you quoted half my sentence you...

Sure, but when you quoted half my sentence you changed the context a bit. The rest of the sentence included "if they are in decent shape". In reality I do know a little about old Schwinns and am...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-09-15, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,609
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks! I hadn't realized until after I started...

Thanks! I hadn't realized until after I started this thread and did a bit more research that the "Continental Touring" bike was a little different than the drop bar bike I had in mind. After I...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-09-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,609
Posted By turky lurkey

1960 Schwinn Continental value?

Here is the ad (no picture):

Selling 2 vintage 1960 Schwinn Continental Touring 10 Speed bicycles.

"Serial Numbers L037043 and L041673 made in November 1960.
They are 2 different size frames,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-15, 03:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,772
Posted By turky lurkey

^Nice bike! though I'm a little confused as to...

^Nice bike! though I'm a little confused as to why you don't think it deserves a lot of love. Those old 60's Super Sports with the down tube shifters and chrome forks are fairly rare, and ride nice....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 1,410
Views: 464,248
Posted By turky lurkey

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lur...

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lurkey/DSCF8880_zps16cf57da.jpg (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/turky_lurkey/media/DSCF8880_zps16cf57da.jpg.html)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-15, 05:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,335
Posted By turky lurkey

My tires say 40-60 psi. I run them at 22 psi...

My tires say 40-60 psi. I run them at 22 psi front and 28 psi rear. Lower pressure means better traction (though at some point probably also more rolling resistance, and more flats). You'll have to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-15, 01:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,193
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks for taking an interest in my new bike! I'm...

Thanks for taking an interest in my new bike! I'm really stoked on it. I agree on the disc up front. I got the bike out for a ride this morning, and covered 13-14 miles with lots of single track,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,193
Posted By turky lurkey

Hey thanks. I did end up getting the old bottom...

Hey thanks. I did end up getting the old bottom bracket out. I let it soak in penetrating oil for a couple hours, then put a cheater bar on my ratchet and it came out without too much struggle. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-15, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,193
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks, nice to have some encouragement on this...

Thanks, nice to have some encouragement on this project.
I have already encountered my first challenge. The old junk bottom bracket seems to be pretty well stuck. Hopefully a good soak in liquid...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-15, 10:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,193
Posted By turky lurkey

'98 Specialized FSR Extreme project

Well this may or may not be a good idea but I think I am going to try and build up this bike frame I acquired today. I have never owned nor worked on a full suspension bike before. From what I can...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-15, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By turky lurkey

Well guys, maybe I fell off the deep end. But I...

Well guys, maybe I fell off the deep end. But I just pulled the trigger on a Rockshox Reba Team fork. Should arrive in about a week! I had to spend just a little more, $310 with free-shipping from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-15, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks for responses guys! cobba - That does...

Thanks for responses guys!

cobba - That does look like a nice fork you linked. I am definitely getting tempted to up my budget just a bit and might buy it. Before I do what do you guys think...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-15, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,701
Posted By turky lurkey

Another new fork thread!

Here is the bike i've been riding and upgrading:
2002 Rockhopper Comp.

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lurkey/IMG_20150520_062810_zpslu1fyllj.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-15, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By turky lurkey

Yes bikers are supposed to yield to hikers. I...

Yes bikers are supposed to yield to hikers. I yield to hikers whenever possible, and always make sure I am willing and able to do so. However, it is much easier/quicker for hikers to step aside than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-15, 10:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 26,543
Posted By turky lurkey

Hows your Apex project coming PUREBIKES? A...

Hows your Apex project coming PUREBIKES? A couple weeks ago I acquired the same bike. I have been keeping an eye out for an Apex at a good price for a couple years, since I sold my '87 that was a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-15, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 726
Posted By turky lurkey

This thread is kinda old now. But ya, that...

This thread is kinda old now.

But ya, that is pretty funny!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,099
Posted By turky lurkey

I'm guessing it will rip if you ride on it. Based...

I'm guessing it will rip if you ride on it. Based on personal experience with similar looking Brooks saddles. Hopefully I'm wrong!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-15, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,541
Posted By turky lurkey

1st generation Rockhopper (1985): ...

1st generation Rockhopper (1985):

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lurkey/DSCF9379_zpsammvrepw.jpg (http://s895.photobucket.com/user/turky_lurkey/media/DSCF9379_zpsammvrepw.jpg.html)
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-15, 09:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,350
Posted By turky lurkey

Surf shorts /board shorts over the tight padded...

Surf shorts /board shorts over the tight padded shorts is what I wear . They are light weight, many are flexible (have some stretch), have little friction on your saddle. durable, and offer great...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-15, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,530
Posted By turky lurkey

Thank you! This is why I was unsure. I had...

Thank you!
This is why I was unsure. I had looked up reviews on the HS1 and I just didn't see a lot of information or history behind them. Of the reviews I did read some people were complaining...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-15, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,530
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks guys. I am going to order the set. ...

Thanks guys. I am going to order the set.

roccobike - I am not currently running Avid V's though I ordered some and they should be arriving today. I am currently running lower lever shimano V's....
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-15, 07:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,530
Posted By turky lurkey

Avid BB7's with HS-1 Rotors

I am shopping for my first set of disk brakes, and I am going to install them on my 2002 Rockhopper (yes it has disc mounts!). I definitely want to go with the BB7's and would also like to get the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,612
Posted By turky lurkey

I changed my mind again. I found a good deal on a...

I changed my mind again. I found a good deal on a quality, lightly used set of disc compatible wheels today. I am going to send the V's back and order a set of Avid bb7's.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-15, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,541
Posted By turky lurkey

I finally got my wife's '84 Stumpy all polished...

I finally got my wife's '84 Stumpy all polished up and put back together:

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lurkey/DSCF9350_zps443a58a4.jpg
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-24-15, 02:54 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 118,600
Posted By turky lurkey

My wife's 1984 Stumpjumper, freshly overhauled,...

My wife's 1984 Stumpjumper, freshly overhauled, and polished:

http://i895.photobucket.com/albums/ac151/turky_lurkey/DSCF9354_zpsc0dcde5f.jpg

My current project is this recently acquired 1985...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-15, 06:04 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,612
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks for the insight guys. I had actually...

Thanks for the insight guys. I had actually already considered that somebody might have installed canti levers, but I haven't bothered to try and figure it out. Though I probably should find out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-15, 10:12 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,612
Posted By turky lurkey

I like cantilevers as well. I have had them on...

I like cantilevers as well. I have had them on several bikes, as I am typically a bit of a C&V guy and have owned and ridden several mid 80's to early 90's mtb's. One thing I really like about the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-22-15, 10:40 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,612
Posted By turky lurkey

Thanks, I really like my Rockhopper. I just...

Thanks, I really like my Rockhopper. I just bought it off craigslist a month or so ago and it had hardly been ridden. It is a solid bike that seems to be up to taking a beating. I really think I...
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