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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-15, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,692
Posted By sixdoubleo

Thanks for this advice. That makes sense. ...

Thanks for this advice. That makes sense. Hopefully I'll get that thing put back together today.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,692
Posted By sixdoubleo

Thank you for this thorough explanation. That's...

Thank you for this thorough explanation. That's very helpful!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,692
Posted By sixdoubleo

Thank you. As far as I know it is. Shimano...

Thank you. As far as I know it is. Shimano Deore 9-speed cassette style free-hub with quick release. For some reason I assumed there was some degree of offset because several How-To's I watched...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,692
Posted By sixdoubleo

How to determine cone position on rear axle

In servicing the rear hub on my Specialized Rockhopper, I removed both cones from the axle when I disassembled the hub and thus have lost the stock positioning of these on the axle. I know this was...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 03:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

I think I tend to agree Paul for the commute, but...

I think I tend to agree Paul for the commute, but the messenger bag would be handy for more casual riding...like over to friends or to the store where I need to carry a lot more stuff than the rack...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

OK, well I still might check out a messenger bag...

OK, well I still might check out a messenger bag anyway as I also like having options. Not to mention I use the bike to go to friends' houses who live nearby and a messenger bag sounds like the...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Well, I used a backpack for a while and didn't...

Well, I used a backpack for a while and didn't really like having anything on my back due to heat. How is a messenger bag compared to a backpack in terms of comfort, heat, perspiration, etc?
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Yeah, I had thought about a regular rack but I...

Yeah, I had thought about a regular rack but I already had one of these seatpost racks and a bag, and just really liked the setup so I just went with that.

Yeah, the more I think about it, I...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

I just wanted to update this thread and thank...

I just wanted to update this thread and thank everybody for their excellent suggestions and sound advice. I ended up going with the Specialized Secteur and am very happy with it. I just had my...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 12:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Nice! For reference mine is the FS A1 Comp with...

Nice! For reference mine is the FS A1 Comp with disc brakes and the (crappy) Judy fork. Black with blue and yellow. Here it is prior to commuter-izing it...
...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 12:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Yeah, I figured that was what you meant, Matt. I...

Yeah, I figured that was what you meant, Matt. I saw the Steel version on their website. Anyway the LBS didn't have one of those, but I did ride Bianche Volpe, which had a steel frame. I just...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 11:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Thanks Paul...oddly it didn't register initially...

Thanks Paul...oddly it didn't register initially as I was on "model/line/elite/comp/apex/caad/2.1/what-have-you" overload after looking at so many bikes...but when I got home from the LBS and went...
Forum: Commuting
06-09-11, 10:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Thanks for everybody's advice. After work I...

Thanks for everybody's advice.

After work I went to my LBS and tried out a few bikes...the two that I liked the best, and were within my price range were these...

Specialized Allez Comp...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Well, I don't have any delusion of cutting my...

Well, I don't have any delusion of cutting my commute time drastically...maybe a few minutes...but it's more about the quality of the ride and the effort I'm exerting. Currently with the weight,...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 11:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

I'm in Northern California...and although I'm not...

I'm in Northern California...and although I'm not really familiar with the latest brands the two LBS's I go to sell Specialized, Diamondback, Focus, Cannondale, Bianchi, Trek, Giant, Surly...uhh,...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,649
Posted By sixdoubleo

Looking to switch from Mountain to Road Bike

Hey folks...I've been commuting off an on using my slightly modified mountain bike (2001 Specialized Rockhopper). My trip is 28 miles round trip and I'm doing it 2-3 times a week. The whole thing...
Forum: Introductions
04-30-06, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By sixdoubleo

Thanks for the replies. As for the time...

Thanks for the replies.

As for the time commitment, I currently spend (waste) an hour each day driving in traffic. I also go to the gym at lunch to do cardio 3 times a week. So biking to/from...
Forum: Introductions
04-28-06, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 250
Posted By sixdoubleo

Looking to start commuting on my MTB

Hey there. This is my first post. I live out in Northern California and like many have looked to commuting on a bicycle to save on gas.

I have a couple questions...

How feasible is it to...
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