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Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By n00bRider

Painting an older aluminum frame...

Good Morning board....

I just have a question about painting an older aluminum frame.

I just purchased an older Cannondale (not sure when it was made, or what model. It has downtube shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-06, 05:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 631
Posted By n00bRider

I am actually haveing a similar problem with my...

I am actually haveing a similar problem with my K2.

I just bought it a month or so ago, but it has this slicking/popping sound coming from the general crankset area. It has gotten progressively...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,511
Posted By n00bRider

What size? Because if it's a 62-63cm, we should...

What size? Because if it's a 62-63cm, we should talk.

However I have been scouring craigslist for the last 2 weeks, and there isn't anything in my size.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 01:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,511
Posted By n00bRider

Yeah...I administered the exit exam last year,...

Yeah...I administered the exit exam last year, and the sad thing is that it is the EASIEST test I have ever seen.

Easier than SATs, the GED, and any other standardized test you could think of. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 12:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,511
Posted By n00bRider

I am actually looking for something similar in...

I am actually looking for something similar in the city.

I was looking at that specialized, but am still going through my options.

What I am planning on doing is just taking a run through the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1,523
Views: 509,874
Posted By n00bRider

I was looking at that CYTEK, and if pricepoint...

I was looking at that CYTEK, and if pricepoint had it in my size I would have bought it already.

It looks like it's "799rrp" on their website, whatever the hell THAT means. Does anyone know where...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By n00bRider

So what's the deal with these ibex bikes?

So what's the deal with these ibex bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 2,770
Posted By n00bRider

God you are such a schill... As for the...

God you are such a schill...

As for the directions, there is a link at the bottom of the main page that tells you what you need to do.





ps. schill.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,479
Posted By n00bRider

Now I'm more confused than ever. San...

Now I'm more confused than ever.

San Francisco is hilly, and busy, and I can almost guarantee I am going to take a major fall at some point. I don't want a bike that is going to snap and leave me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,479
Posted By n00bRider

Well it sounds like a carbon frame isn't really...

Well it sounds like a carbon frame isn't really very durable.

If I am looking for durability and length of life, and not neccesarily performance, should I just stick with aluminum? I of course...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,479
Posted By n00bRider

I'm sorry if I'm not being clear. It's the...

I'm sorry if I'm not being clear.

It's the entire bike, new tires, original 105 components, I was mostly asking about the frame because I had never heard about it before. The only thing it doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 09:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 950
Posted By n00bRider

I was...but then someone responded a craigslist...

I was...but then someone responded a craigslist ad I posted offering me a 1997 trek 5020 for roughly the same price as a new moto.

I am weighing my options at the moment.

Any suggestions?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 09:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 950
Posted By n00bRider

This is rather interesting... I am...

This is rather interesting...

I am considering purchasing a 1997 trek carbon as well. Would 1997 be considered too old? I know very little about the history of carbon frames, and the difference in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 09:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,479
Posted By n00bRider

Ok that's good to know... I was afraid this...

Ok that's good to know...

I was afraid this was some imposter bike since I couldn't find any other bikes fitting that number.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,479
Posted By n00bRider

No....I posted an ad on craigslist wanting a...

No....I posted an ad on craigslist wanting a bike.

I probably should have mentioned that...hahaha
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 08:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,479
Posted By n00bRider

Trek 5020 - Carbon Frame/Fork

I was recently approached (via email) being asked if I wanted to purchase a Trek 5020. When attempting to research this bike online I was unable to find a lot of information. Actually to be truthful...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

Well here is something I didn't expect. A...

Well here is something I didn't expect.

A local private seller contacted me regarding a bike he is selling.

It's a Trek 5020 - Carbon Frame and Fork - Shimano 105 for $500

He says he is not...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-06, 05:25 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

One more thing, I just spoke with the local bike...

One more thing, I just spoke with the local bike co-op, and the will assemble and tune a bike from a box for $30.

I think that pretty much clinches my decision on this matter.

Thank you all for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

I am not sure which way I will go, the steel or...

I am not sure which way I will go, the steel or aluminum, however I think I might shell out the extra cash for the aluminum.

When I asked the seller of the steel dawes how much the bike weighed,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 11:14 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

^^ A quality rant I must say. And it's nice...

^^ A quality rant I must say.

And it's nice to know the sales are in the first 10 days of the month. I think I may just wait until the first to make my ultimate decision.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 09:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

Yeah...I definatly want to learn about...

Yeah...I definatly want to learn about maintenance and tuning so that I can do it myself. I have a friend who just spent $300 on a used craigslist bike, and has spent at least the same amount on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

I would post a picture, or a link, however I...

I would post a picture, or a link, however I wouldn't want to seem like a BD spokesman.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 09:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

Umm yeah ******... I was really just looking...

Umm yeah ******...

I was really just looking for some help in making a rather LARGE purchase, which I think is rather acceptable reason to post on this forum.

Here is MY pattern.

- I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 03:55 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

Again thanks for all your help. The Bike...

Again thanks for all your help.

The Bike shop near my house says they will do a full tuneup for $40, and I don't think I will have a problem learning how to do the usual maintenance by myself.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 11:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

Yeah I am not afraid of learning my own...

Yeah I am not afraid of learning my own maintenence, and I consider myself fairly handy and good at reading and understanding directions. As for the fitting it gets pretty easy since I'm 6'4''+ and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 10:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

While I understand the importance of getting a...

While I understand the importance of getting a professional opinion, price is definatly a factor for me, and online seems to yield the most options at the lowest price.

Still, has anyone heard...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,977
Posted By n00bRider

Help Buying First Bike - Motobecane?

Hello, I'm about to buy my first road bike, and I had a couple questions.

From looking throught the forums, and different net resources, I had figured out a few things that are necessary. After...
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