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Forum: Northern California
04-25-24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,899
Posted By Korina

Sorry you caught the plague. I hope it passes...

Sorry you caught the plague. I hope it passes quickly.
We had friends visiting from out of town; they both have mobility issues, so we went for a drive. My legs cried silently in the back seat while...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By Korina

When I want to raise or lower my quill stem, I...

When I want to raise or lower my quill stem, I loosen a bolt; if it's not enough buy a longer or shorter stem for not that much. From what I understand, once you've maxed out the height of your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 689
Posted By Korina

Yeah, the joys of threadless. I'm glad you like...

Yeah, the joys of threadless. I'm glad you like it! Enjoy your ride. :ride:
Forum: Northern California
04-10-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,243
Posted By Korina

Thanks; I should have done that. BTW, it's the...

Thanks; I should have done that. BTW, it's the draft master plan; there's still a ways to go. The GRTA had an open house for the plan last night in Eureka. It was very busy and I hope productive.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 988
Posted By Korina

Just FYI, Russ from Path Less Pedaled on YouTube...

Just FYI, Russ from Path Less Pedaled on YouTube is working with Merry Sales to develop a bar end with a hinged attachment so you can put them anywhere on your handlebar without having to take your...
Forum: Northern California
04-09-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 135
Posted By Korina

Call to action for East Bay riders

Want to keep the bike/ped path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge? You'll need to write for it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By Korina

John D is right; 2008. It appears to be the only...

John D is right; 2008. It appears to be the only time they made the 520 in black.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 284
Posted By Korina

From what I can find, it's likely somewhere...

From what I can find, it's likely somewhere between 2007 after Vintage Trek leaves off and 2009, before Trek's archives pick up. 2010 didn't have a 520, but 2011 had a gorgeous root beer with...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Check out RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube; he has...

Check out RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube; he has videos for most anything that can go wrong on a bike.
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Go you!!! And realize your style will change with...

Go you!!! And realize your style will change with practice and improvement. Just listen to your body, and you'll continue to get better.

noglider, there's this study too....
Forum: Northern California
03-23-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,899
Posted By Korina

We had a break last night, just in time for the...

We had a break last night, just in time for the second ever Humboldt Bicyclists ride. The forecast was pretty high for rain, but like magic it cleared up. Not in time for anyone else to join me and...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Thanks, but this is Strawbunyan's commute, not...

Thanks, but this is Strawbunyan's commute, not mine.
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,447
Posted By Korina

I'm 60, my bike is 32, and my commute was 8 miles...

I'm 60, my bike is 32, and my commute was 8 miles each way. I find upright to be quite safe because I can easily see what's going on around me.

Old mountain bikes make great commuters; they can...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Getting out of the car and on a bike is a big...

Getting out of the car and on a bike is a big step forward to a longer, healthier life.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-19-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Korina

Niceholes are universally loathed.

Niceholes are universally loathed.
Forum: Commuting
03-14-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Cool! :thumb: I'm telling you, by summer you'll...

Cool! :thumb: I'm telling you, by summer you'll be looking for ways to make your ride longer. :ride:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,014
Posted By Korina

Thanks Bob! This looks interesting. I'm more of a...

Thanks Bob! This looks interesting. I'm more of a fabric person myself, but this looks like it would work great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 53,014
Posted By Korina

What do you guys use for a bag stiffener? For the...

What do you guys use for a bag stiffener? For the one barrel-style handlebar bag I made I used plastic embroidery canvas with meh results. It did allow me to sew molle straps all the way through the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 755
Posted By Korina

Hah! Driver education video!

It's past time the other guys get educated. Thanks, Shifter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61krxcuwpXM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,921
Posted By Korina

I'm a spinner/get-off-and-walker. But then I'm...

I'm a spinner/get-off-and-walker. But then I'm not a roadie, so I have less of my self-worth invested in climbing stoopid steep hills.:D
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Well, the time change is this weekend; that...

Well, the time change is this weekend; that should help. I remember my first three mile ride; I was so proud of myself! You be proud too.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By Korina

Camping sounds both fun and practical as long as...

Camping sounds both fun and practical as long as you, a) make sure your wife will be okay on her own with three kids for up to a week, and 1. MAKE SURE you can get a tent and food. If those work out,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 400,887
Posted By Korina

It reminds me a bit of Velo-Orange's Tourist Bar...

It reminds me a bit of Velo-Orange's Tourist Bar (https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebars/products/vo-tourist-handlebar-22-2-dia), my favorite, or the wider Granola Bar...
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 02:03 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Wait until summer and your back gets all sweaty....

Wait until summer and your back gets all sweaty. You might look into a frame bag or a handlebar bag. Have fun with it! It looks like a blast to ride.
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Nice, love the yellow. Have you figured out how...

Nice, love the yellow. Have you figured out how you're going to carry your stuff?
Forum: Northern California
02-28-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,899
Posted By Korina

And then it's going to melt. :twitchy:

And then it's going to melt. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 15,458
Views: 4,088,014
Posted By Korina

A Fuji is never a mistake.

A Fuji is never a mistake.
Forum: Northern California
02-26-24, 11:57 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,899
Posted By Korina

Tell me about it. I finally got a brace, so it's...

Tell me about it. I finally got a brace, so it's healing.
Forum: Commuting
02-26-24, 01:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,084
Posted By Korina

I love my Maxxis DTHs and when, after several...

I love my Maxxis DTHs and when, after several hundred miles, I started to get flats in the back I put a tire liner in the rear and no more flats! The bike rides just fine.
Forum: Commuting
02-25-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

Well? Where are our pics? ;)

Well? Where are our pics? ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-24, 01:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 468
Posted By Korina

And unless you're intending to careen down steep...

And unless you're intending to careen down steep hillsides at top speed, v-brakes are more than adequate.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 794
Posted By Korina

Funny enough, there is. I learned touch typing...

Funny enough, there is. I learned touch typing years ago, so my 1-handed is s l o o o w.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-18-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By Korina

Unless it's something really weird, it shouldn't...

Unless it's something really weird, it shouldn't be hard to replace the parts same-for-same, just for simplicity's sake. eBay and Fb marketplace are good places to look.

If you don't like feeling...
Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 03:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,169
Posted By Korina

Heh. The joys of disc brakes.

Heh. The joys of disc brakes.
Forum: Commuting
02-18-24, 02:55 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 9,784
Posted By Korina

If there's one thing the guys on BF like more...

If there's one thing the guys on BF like more than bickering, it's bike shopping for other people. Give them your county and your leg length, and they'll find something cool for you; the money you...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-18-24, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By Korina

Find your spot, find a building, set up a camera,...

Find your spot, find a building, set up a camera, let it run for 12 hours, analyze the recording. HTH.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 184
Posted By Korina

PSA: Velo-Orange 20% off sale

The discount is automatically applied, and good through Monday.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 03:20 AM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,131,171
Posted By Korina

Nice. 1992? The fade is very similar to mine.

Nice. 1992? The fade is very similar to mine.
Forum: Northern California
02-09-24, 06:55 PM
Replies: 423
Views: 25,899
Posted By Korina

Oh no, what happened? FIFY.

Oh no, what happened?

FIFY.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 06:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 700
Posted By Korina

The Thin Man, check out this thread...

The Thin Man, check out this thread (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1268380-rust-protection-unspeakable-experiments.html).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-24, 03:45 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Korina

Considering the next line, I think it's just a...

Considering the next line, I think it's just a bit of humor.
"Moths love to eat Merino so it pays to store them in a plastic bag (unless you really want fat moths)."
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-24, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 628
Posted By Korina

Don't forget the benefits of a used Surly;...

Don't forget the benefits of a used Surly; they're a bit less money, and they retain their resale value if you don't like it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Korina

^ ^ ^ Jef the cyclist sneaking up on someone...

^ ^ ^ Jef the cyclist sneaking up on someone would sound like click, clack, click, clack...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 09:49 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,320
Posted By Korina

Is that a W by the K? Just for funsies, I'd take...

Is that a W by the K? Just for funsies, I'd take a piece of paper and a pencil and do a rubbing on the bb. Probably nothing, maybe something. Nice bike regardless.
Forum: Commuting
01-25-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1,688
Views: 344,950
Posted By Korina

My cat Harry (aka Butthead) was literally dumped...

My cat Harry (aka Butthead) was literally dumped in my hands at a farmer's market; couple of young women walked by the booth I was helping at with a tiny six-week-old kitten, I asked for pets, and...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-24, 07:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 550
Posted By Korina

One early morning winter commute I made the...

One early morning winter commute I made the mistake of thinking, "oh, it's 36 there's no ice," and then taking the aluminum boardwalk on the trail at much too high a speed; I hit the turn and felt my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 08:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,161,753
Posted By Korina

Are these ...

Are these (https://humboldt.craigslist.org/bop/d/eureka-mavic-gel-280-sew-up-rims-tires/7709948907.html)a thing?Mavic GEL 280 sew-up rims + tires - $80...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 919
Posted By Korina

The Princess is 18"; my first love, and my main...

The Princess is 18"; my first love, and my main ride.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1639/princess_in_the_marsh_8450bbdaf997d69f5141507e3add6d3e2552f317.jpg


Zoe is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 07:35 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 11,852
Posted By Korina

People like to travel: that is why the grass is...

People like to travel: that is why the grass is greener over the fence. We are walkers --- our natural means of travel is to put one foot in front of the other. The bicycle seduces our basic nature...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-24, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 919
Posted By Korina

How big are you looking to go with the tires and...

How big are you looking to go with the tires and what are you looking to do with the bike? In the illustration the bike appears to have room for wider tires,

It's nice to know that someone made my...
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