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Forum: Great Lakes
07-13-15, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By Nomad_

Anyone ever ride NEOC Century in Cortland?

NEOC (http://www.outspokinwheelmen.com/index.php/ride/neoc)
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-01-14, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,426
Posted By Nomad_

Disadvantaged by indoor training?

I am currently working towards completing my first century ride this spring. I'm recently new to biking, last year my typical rides were 25-30miles but since the winter I've been riding only 15-20 a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-13, 05:36 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,230
Posted By Nomad_

So nice sho! Jealous.

So nice sho! Jealous.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-13, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,230
Posted By Nomad_

317797317796Been a busy week as I have continued...

317797317796Been a busy week as I have continued trying to up the ante when I can (Kids and life always comes in the way of things :notamused:)

Wednesday after work I had some time and thought I'd...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-13, 04:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,530
Posted By Nomad_

Well I am 5'8", 5'9" on a good day and I am on a...

Well I am 5'8", 5'9" on a good day and I am on a 17.5 FX 7.2 and fit great. I imagine it would depend on your extremity lengths as well as your overall height. Are you, how to put it mildly.. Aged?...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-04-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 650,230
Posted By Nomad_

Nice rides guy's! I was feeling good about myself...

Nice rides guy's! I was feeling good about myself till I see some of your rides! None the less, a couple weeks into my riding adventure on my new 7.2fx I decided to ride to the lake today as soon as...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-22-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,265
Posted By Nomad_

Congratulations, I also recently purchased a 7 2...

Congratulations, I also recently purchased a 7 2 in disc form. I'm very pleased I think it is a great way to get into biking!
Forum: Commuting
04-20-13, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 992
Posted By Nomad_

Cool shot man! Thanks for the post

Cool shot man! Thanks for the post
Forum: Commuting
04-20-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 724
Posted By Nomad_

I'll have to take a picture next week while im...

I'll have to take a picture next week while im out, a section of new bike trail i avoid rolls past the deep ghetto, and naturally a scrap yard also. So there is a landfill worth of junk on and beside...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-18-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,974
Posted By Nomad_

Dont know how much carbon you can find under 1k....

Dont know how much carbon you can find under 1k. But I recently bought a 7.2fx disc and love it, definitely give it a look at the specs. 7.3fx disc too, I think you'll like them!
Forum: Commuting
04-18-13, 04:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,021
Posted By Nomad_

Agent Pombero thankyou for that post. Not to much...

Agent Pombero thankyou for that post. Not to much worse in this world then thieves.

OP definitly spring for a kyrpto lock of some sort. Their good Ulocks are guarenteed up to 1.5k IIRC, they have...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 25,842
Posted By Nomad_

I really liked the 7.3s stock grips, and the...

I really liked the 7.3s stock grips, and the components are a grade up. But the 7.2 had everything I needed and the .3 they only had in *bright* red. It sounds ridiculous but couldnt get past its...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-15-13, 05:30 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 25,842
Posted By Nomad_

Im going to give it a fair shake, my only...

Im going to give it a fair shake, my only worries is im a little bit of a fat body, and have always had that gigantic gel garbage lid sized seats :lol:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-13, 08:26 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 25,842
Posted By Nomad_

Well ill throw my hat in also I guess. Bought a...

Well ill throw my hat in also I guess. Bought a 7.2fx disc today, will be riding it to work for first time tomarrow morning on my short commute. Everythings stock so far have only added a computer,...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-13, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By Nomad_

@Bunkie check them out, for 25 $ you get a...

@Bunkie check them out, for 25 $ you get a odometer, speedometer, clock. Can't go wrong

@Tel thanks I will, havent made it there yet since I was planning on going road bike!
Forum: Commuting
04-14-13, 07:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 25,318
Posted By Nomad_

Pretty good info to bring to those who dont use...

Pretty good info to bring to those who dont use search or who havent given it much thought yet though (guilty). I read the thread without even noticing lol.
Forum: Great Lakes
04-14-13, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,456
Posted By Nomad_

Northeast Ohio here!

Northeast Ohio here!
Forum: Commuting
04-14-13, 04:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 686
Posted By Nomad_

Finally made my decison, 7.2fx

After scouring the web, and even more so these forums I went to buy my new bike this weekend. I first tried my LBS, Thumms and after completely being ignored (seemed you needed spandex to get...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,413
Posted By Nomad_

Get some sort of ACU Molle 3day assault pack....

Get some sort of ACU Molle 3day assault pack. They have waist and shoulder straps, plenty of room, weather resistant, and plenty of room for attachments. The lower end ones, offical surplus not the...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,738
Posted By Nomad_

Thats exactly like my neighborhood. Kids steal...

Thats exactly like my neighborhood. Kids steal bmx, drunk bums steal mtb. Not a big cycling contingent here though besides the retired trail warriors.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,738
Posted By Nomad_

Are road bikes actually stolen a lot? Seems like...

Are road bikes actually stolen a lot? Seems like paranoia. I know for fact kids steal bmx bikes all the time, to ride. But I cant imagine a hood knowing what theyre looking at, nothing flashy about...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-13, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,198
Posted By Nomad_

I would think between the layer of dust and the...

I would think between the layer of dust and the coming warm months, time now imho. Work isnt the place for long term storage of anything private.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-13, 07:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,443
Posted By Nomad_

I am not a women, but I do not remember either...

I am not a women, but I do not remember either one of mine 'just appearing'. ;)
Forum: Commuting
04-10-13, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,443
Posted By Nomad_

Yes because they are riding those to look cool...

Yes because they are riding those to look cool and impress the girls/boys. Not because they dont yet know how to ride bicycles, and not knowing how to pedal im sure would lead a masterful...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-13, 04:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,443
Posted By Nomad_

Thread of the month! So cute, my daughters almost...

Thread of the month! So cute, my daughters almost three and she has a little schwinn ive been trying ti teach her to ride. So difficult, she uses it like a push bike :(
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-05-13, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By Nomad_

Hello Dadse, I tried using my google-fu to help...

Hello Dadse, I tried using my google-fu to help you, sadly the only hits were from columbus and more south. I did find a trek of pittsburgh that hit for it also, but when looking through their...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-03-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,371
Posted By Nomad_

Thank-you very much for that, I've never seen...

Thank-you very much for that, I've never seen something like that before lol I figured it to be a custom, I like your idea of it being used as a kid hauler, much better then the rear trailers!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-03-13, 08:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By Nomad_

Seriously sticking his tounge out a threat? You...

Seriously sticking his tounge out a threat? You must be a journalist with that sensational headline ;-)
Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 38,053
Posted By Nomad_

Thank you for the very thorough review! One of a...

Thank you for the very thorough review! One of a handful of bikes ive lowered my choices down too, please keep us updated if there are any changes!
Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,252
Posted By Nomad_

Thanks for the suggestion, thats actually where...

Thanks for the suggestion, thats actually where im planning on going! I live closer to Youngstown but my local dosent have a huge selection and dont tout themselves as certified fitters, which eddys...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,252
Posted By Nomad_

Lol yes I did not mean to start a brand war...

Lol yes I did not mean to start a brand war (already fought) or a materials war. Just was unsure about components and how much a novice would notice. Im now looking into the Kona Jake and Trek 1.5...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-02-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,371
Posted By Nomad_

Well my math has never been my strong suit. I...

Well my math has never been my strong suit. I never looked at it as a impact vs resistance scenerio just the smaller picture of avoiding a accident. That makes so much sense, enough said. And I guess...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-02-13, 08:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,371
Posted By Nomad_

Excellent picture collage of how to ride with...

Excellent picture collage of how to ride with traffic, thank-you very much for that post! My questions are, wtf is that guy riding in the final picture? ? Also I dont understand the anti salmon...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,252
Posted By Nomad_

Thank-you Kmv! Thats great to know, that was a...

Thank-you Kmv! Thats great to know, that was a huge plus keeping me locked onto the crossrip and knowing that definitly broadens my possibilities. I looked into the Kona and the Jake is very nice!...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,252
Posted By Nomad_

Thank-you everyone for the fast responses, wow! I...

Thank-you everyone for the fast responses, wow! I guess I should have specified the reason I'm mainly looking at Trek because of 'cc' reasons isn't because of a limit on my CC, but while drooling...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 49,252
Posted By Nomad_

CrossRip, What exactly's wrong?

So im a rookie, looking at getting my first non Chinese big box store bike. Mainly for commuting but for weekend rail trails. Im looking exclusivly at Trek (cc reasons..) and im pretty much sold on...
Forum: Introductions
03-31-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By Nomad_

Thank you both for the welcomes! I will...

Thank you both for the welcomes! I will definitely do that Qcp, so far ive mostly lurked the commuter forum as im leaning towards the Crossrip and when searching most hits are there bit I will come...
Forum: Introductions
03-30-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 216
Posted By Nomad_

Hello!

Hello everyone! Thank-you for having me, I am a rookie to biking. I haven't really hit 2 wheels hard since I was a wee kid but have been commuting to work for several months now (nothing superhuman,...
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