Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 19,349
Likes: 5,466
From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
So, as i do often, I checked the OP's profile for a location. But there's no mention to where he hails from. So those of us who are willing to offer help really can't know if he's around the corner of hours away.
The advice given above is good. But even better is hooking up with some one and get a few pointers. Andy.