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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By scum1

So far so good!

Well got my tools in today(I ordered a set from performance). I was successful in swapping out the front cranks and chain ring as well as the rear cassette. It seems to ride real well and shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-07, 06:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By scum1

Front chain ring is toast due to riding too many...

Front chain ring is toast due to riding too many mile with a worn chain. it's pretty obvious when you look at it. I tried 2 new chains(shimano and Sram) and had major skipping with both. The rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 783
Posted By scum1

Will this work ? Can I do it?

Ok so my drive train is wore out ( my fault ) and I have a trek 1200 2003 bike 54 cm. I just aquired a trek 1200 2004 56 cm model from my friend with only 500 miles on it. I want to take the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By scum1

Ok here is the verdict. I pulled the chain off of...

Ok here is the verdict. I pulled the chain off of my friends bike( trek 1200 2004 model) and put it on my bike. Still had a lot of skipping. Not as much but still too much. Put the Sram chain onto my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By scum1

have a look

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/scum1/marchapril07067.jpg
This is the front chainring.

I'll try the almost new chain off of the other bike when I get home tonight. It's a shimano chain but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-07, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By scum1

Thanks. I will give it a try. Still my drivetrain...

Thanks. I will give it a try. Still my drivetrain is quite worn overall though so I'll probably still buy my friends bike. Hell It's got a nice chain already on it I can try out(before buying the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-07, 08:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,123
Posted By scum1

new chain skips

Ok call me lazy when it comes to maintenance but I just got around to replacing my original chain(from 2003). It probably had 6000 miles on it at least. Never had any problems and I kept it fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,204
Posted By scum1

Just got my 205 last week. I really like the...

Just got my 205 last week. I really like the course feature where you can set up a course then use the virtual partner to race against on the course next time you ride. Since I ride alone this help...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By scum1

Thanks

I put em on the rear and they did fit. I had to remove some of the washers they included. They looked dorky for sure. I think I'll just stick em on my mountain bike and get me some shimano pads....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-07, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By scum1

Aztec2 for my Trek 1200?

I admit I don't know much about fixing bike but can I buy these

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=2935

For my 2003 trek 1200 which has aluminum dual pivot bakes on the rear...
Forum: Triathlon
03-09-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,348
Posted By scum1

Not from a shop

It's from a local seller but not a bike shop. I should be able to test ride but not fit it. I was checked for fit on my trek 1200 and said a 54 was the right size. I have since heard this is a bit...
Forum: Triathlon
03-08-07, 04:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,348
Posted By scum1

Fuji Aloha 2.0

I saw one for sale for a good price 800. I know it's a tri bike but I have been thinking of getting into Duathlons and also this bike has 700 wheels instead of 650. It's a 52cm size which should fit...
Forum: Touring
02-22-07, 03:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Start saving now!

Yes it's not cheap but I will start saving now and maybe go for it in 08 if they offer the ride. Have to do some serious training for 8 100 mile days in the summer. I'm a glutton for punishment and...
Forum: Touring
02-22-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Thanks

I've looked into Texas Hell week before. First time I seen a Trans Texas route though. Thanks, I hope they do it next year.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By scum1

Spinergy Spox R2 700c Wheels

Anyone have any thoughts on these? I can get a used set for 100 dollars with only 500 miles on them. bags, skewers, spoke tension tools, and 3 new tubes included. I currently have Bontranger Race...
Forum: Touring
02-08-07, 02:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

I've been down 190 between Huntsville and...

I've been down 190 between Huntsville and Livingston and it was not bad. Nice shoulders and traffic was not bad. I've also rode between Onalaska and Livingston on my road bike several times. My...
Forum: Touring
02-07-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Got my first map today

So I got a southern tier map and I'm looking at the Navasota to Merryville, La portion. The route takes you like this.

Their route...
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Here is someone going across texas right now!...

Here is someone going across texas right now! Will be interesting to follow along with him.


http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=lt&doc_id=2159&v=g4
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Please check back and let me know how it goes.

Please check back and let me know how it goes.
Forum: Touring
02-05-07, 08:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Looking for others in 09

So thought I would revive this thread if possible. I've set my goal for 2009 now which is the year I turn 45.

I've ordered 1 of the southern tier maps from adventure cycling ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By scum1

Just need a back up bike

I'll most likely pass on it. Thanks for the input. I need a second road bike(who doesn't !). If this on has problems I want to have one I can grab and go if needed. I'll keep looking in the mean time.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-06, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By scum1

I agree

It is a really good deal though and my bike has like 7k on it. I know I just need someone to save me from my self lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 673
Posted By scum1

should I buy this bike?

I currently ride a Trek 1200 2003 model. the size is 54. My friend wants me to sell his bike on Craigslist for him. It's a 2004 trek 1200 size 56. I'm comfortable on the 54 and am considering just...
Forum: Touring
08-03-06, 09:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

You gotta have sag support(at least someone in a...

You gotta have sag support(at least someone in a truck to tag along). Ice chest, tubes, food ect. Screw camping as well. Hotels is the only way to go.
Forum: Touring
08-03-06, 07:22 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Heck they have a ride across Oklahoma

http://www.okfreewheel.com/


I might try this next year. Texas should have a ride like this!
Forum: Touring
08-03-06, 06:39 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Please let me know when the time is near. I'd...

Please let me know when the time is near. I'd love to do at least the El Paso to Texarkana part. You have a route figured out?
Forum: Touring
08-03-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment

Maybe I'm a glutton for punishment. Sure the scenery would suck for a large part but it's the challenge!
I know there is a route. http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/southerntier.cfm

so it...
Forum: Touring
08-02-06, 06:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,639
Posted By scum1

Bike across Texas?

I been wanting to bike across Texas for a few years now. El Paso to St. Francisville, LA. Anyone tried this? I wish I could find a group doing this so I could join them. I wonder why there is no...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-06, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By scum1

Sounds like I'll stick with the drops then. Thats...

Sounds like I'll stick with the drops then. Thats what I'm used to anyway so probably best. Thanks for all the input!
Forum: Commuting
04-23-06, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By scum1

Not fix only single speed. I'm keeping both front...

Not fix only single speed. I'm keeping both front and rear brakes.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-06, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By scum1

Thats the bike alright. I'm initally going with...

Thats the bike alright. I'm initally going with the drops since I'm used to them. I just want more maneuverability since I'm around a lot of traffic at times.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-06, 10:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,027
Posted By scum1

flat bar or drops for commuter?

Which way should I go. Can you put aerobars on flat bar? I have several long streches into the wind so I would like to have the aero bars.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By scum1

I'm keeping everything but the gears. The bars...

I'm keeping everything but the gears. The bars are original italian and the hubs are nice with the grease ports on them. The rear derailleur is shimano and the front crank is bianchi. How about the...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-06, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 507
Posted By scum1

Here are my frame choices for my commuter single speed. Photos even

I having this bike built up as a single speed. I actually decided to go with the bianchi squadra over the trek 610 or the Bianchi europa. But look at those as well and tell me what you think please....
Forum: Commuting
04-21-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,145
Posted By scum1

Don't thank me someone else here turned me on to...

Don't thank me someone else here turned me on to grinder bikes. He just did not have a good selection that fit me at the moment. I hope it works out good for ya. I posted on craigs list that I was...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By scum1

I'm not looking to break the bank on a HID or...

I'm not looking to break the bank on a HID or anything. I'm also considering the
NiteRider Trail Rat II
CygoLite Night-Rover NiMH and
Performance ViewPoint™ Gen 3 Digital Commuter Combo

so...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-06, 11:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By scum1

Really only 25 bucks? It's like 100+ everywhere I...

Really only 25 bucks? It's like 100+ everywhere I look. sure we are talking about the same light?

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Lights/product_125390.shtml
Forum: Commuting
04-21-06, 08:24 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,145
Posted By scum1

I was looking at this bike ...

I was looking at this bike
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/messenger.htm#specs

then I got in touch with JON at http://www.grinderbikes.com/
He can build you up a basic from an old...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-06, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By scum1

conditions

I'd say dark but in the city. Some places are very dark and there is a lot of debris and pavement level changes you need to see. Not in the middle of the city but on the feeder road to a...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 420
Posted By scum1

Blackburn X3

anyone tried this light? What do you think. It's for commuting in the dark
Forum: Commuting
04-19-06, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By scum1

ok whats your opinion on these frames

Raleigh Record Ace circa 1979
http://f3.yahoofs.com/users/41e2e911zbdbd9677/mail/__sr_/3cd1.jpg?ph41uREBLrOMhbZS

Bridgestone 300...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-06, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By scum1

Ok I got a question. I was looking at 48 or...

Ok I got a question. I was looking at 48 or 49/18 gearing. I was told "A 42/16 or 39/15 combo would give
you essentially the same gear" What is going to be the difference to me if I go with the...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-06, 06:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By scum1

Wow

Thanks for all the input. I'm taking some of your advice too. I'v contacted the guy at grinder bikes and I'm also going over later this week to look at the two trek frames. As for the wheels they...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-06, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By scum1

Commute not to long

The commute is 17 miles each wat. Mostly flat but 2 bridges 1 long and 1 short and steep. I'm going to get more info on the frames soon.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-06, 11:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By scum1

Well here are some of the frame the guys has ...

Well here are some of the frame the guys has
Raleigh Gran Sport
Centurion LeMans RS
Trek 610
Peugeot Record DuMonde
Raleigh Grand Prix
Trek 560
Open Road cruiser
Bianchi Alfana
Forum: Commuting
04-15-06, 07:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 865
Posted By scum1

help deciding on single speed for commute

I'm going in 2 directions.

1.Getting someone to build me one up from an old frame. I have a guy that will do this but he is way across town(1 hour drive each way). He seems to know what he is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By scum1

1999 trek 2120 for 400 dollars. Only missing...

1999 trek 2120 for 400 dollars. Only missing pedals. I need a backup bike and this seems a good price to me. It was ridden a few times a month so no real heavy mileage. I'm going to look at it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-05, 02:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By scum1

Ok so I have a new wheelset and was thinking of...

Ok so I have a new wheelset and was thinking of putting a new cassette on it so I can easily swap out wheelsets on my bike. I have the trek 1200 with tiagra on it now but I was looking on ebay and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 83,345
Posted By scum1

I agree with oil the chain and ride the bike. I...

I agree with oil the chain and ride the bike. I sometimes get a little rust after riding in the rain. If you have any bad rust spots use a wire brush. As long as it's just surface rust should not be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-05, 10:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,218
Posted By scum1

LOL actually this is the first thing I bought for...

LOL actually this is the first thing I bought for the bike(beside tubes/tires) in 2 years.
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