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Forum: Northern California
03-27-24, 01:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,179
Posted By squirtdad

I ride the los gatos creek trail fairly often. ...

I ride the los gatos creek trail fairly often.

I have come to really appreciate the buzz from my white industries hubs as compared to my almost silent 6800 hubs and then bell or gentle on your...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-16-24, 11:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,451
Posted By MarcusT

Just a generic chinese made, sold under a...

Just a generic chinese made, sold under a national brand. Most of the components are mid range, the wheels are cheap. I use it, abuse it, then coddle it back to health....
Forum: Northern California
03-16-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,179
Posted By Kai Winters

"Karen" is a gender neutral term... You say the...

"Karen" is a gender neutral term...
You say the kid didn't know what to do so you 'admonish' him...your words.
Yep you're a Karen
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-01-24, 06:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,560
Posted By base2

It's a little embarrassing how the humble Schwinn...

It's a little embarrassing how the humble Schwinn Continental or Varsity are maligned at any cost they happen to be. Ask yourself this: "How much is a fancy romantic dinner date at the local American...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,058
Posted By Russ Roth

For light trail use and gravel it won't be bad,...

For light trail use and gravel it won't be bad, only thing I would look for is if the manitou is in need of a rebuild/refresh from 15yo seals, if its just a spring fork that might not be an issue...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 970
Posted By Homebrew01

I fixed the thread title

I fixed the thread title
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 709
Posted By John E

They look to be in pretty nice shape.

They look to be in pretty nice shape.
Forum: Fatbikes
07-22-23, 12:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,564
Posted By CrimsonEclipse

For a CF fatty, that's not horrible.... I'm...

For a CF fatty, that's not horrible....

I'm reducing 10 lb from my ride by eliminating sugar.
(cheaper than $4500)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-23, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By oldbobcat

Just remember that it's more important to match...

Just remember that it's more important to match the race of the new cone to the original rather than try to improve on it. The cups are designed to work with that taper, and they won't work with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Darth Lefty

The correct size should be printed on them...

The correct size should be printed on them somewhere. I find it really difficult to believe that a rim marked with "dot com" with a brake rotor and hubs styled like that is going to be either of...
Forum: Fatbikes
07-03-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,564
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I rode it all over the place, winter, summer snow...

I rode it all over the place, winter, summer snow trails etc. It never let me down.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,775
Posted By 3alarmer

...if this were me, I would change out the rim...

...if this were me, I would change out the rim strips for Kapton tape, because she's gonna want you to fix all her flats in the future anyway.

FWIW, I blew out a tube once from the bike sitting in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,775
Posted By cyccommute

No. It’s a problem that has become more prevalent...

No. It’s a problem that has become more prevalent in recent years that could be caused by the material being used for tubes. Years ago, I could run a 23mm tube in a 35mm tire without issues but more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 06:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,775
Posted By daviddavieboy

Happened to me while riding the bike on a day...

Happened to me while riding the bike on a day tour.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-23, 03:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,775
Posted By Ghazmh

Sure,

Sure,
Forum: Fatbikes
02-24-23, 05:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,127
Posted By FREEBIRD1

I was skeptical about this bike at the price, the...

I was skeptical about this bike at the price, the components are not rock-bottom department store pieces like others, it uses microshift advent stuff, and bike shop quality cables, heck a replacement...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-22, 08:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By smd4

I'd just grab the cage and try to straighten it...

I'd just grab the cage and try to straighten it manually, as John suggested. It's not that big a bend.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 496
Posted By 3alarmer

. ...I do this with chain saw chains, and it...

.
...I do this with chain saw chains, and it works out fine. I only pay about ten bucks for a KMC bike chain, though, and they don't get dull and need sharpening. So I just leave them on the bike....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-22, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 382
Posted By Bill Kapaun

If it shifts fine, enjoy a bit of extra clearance...

If it shifts fine, enjoy a bit of extra clearance from the spokes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-22, 06:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,384
Posted By hokiefyd

I think all sknhgy is saying is that he or she...

I think all sknhgy is saying is that he or she would replace this chain with one that's 1 or 2 links longer when it comes time to replacement, because he or she doesn't like how much tension the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-03-22, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,384
Posted By cxwrench

What are you trying to say here?

What are you trying to say here?
Forum: Mountain - Plains
05-30-22, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,160
Posted By indyfabz

Sad. Short sighted. Trails can bring in a lot of...

Sad. Short sighted. Trails can bring in a lot of money to the economy, especially with today’s aging demographic.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-21, 06:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,427
Posted By Crankycrank

I don't mean to be a good deed killer here but...

I don't mean to be a good deed killer here but often the homeless steal many of the bikes and parts they have. It's a huge problem in my city and the police just seized a 20ft storage container down...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-06-21, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,345
Posted By shona

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Great Lakes
10-05-21, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,345
Posted By RDW3261

We just got back from three days of biking by...

We just got back from three days of biking by Boulder Junction Wisconsin. Did 100 miles in some of the prettiest trails I have ever been on. Of course the leaves changing had some to do do with it....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,472
Posted By cpach

Finding replacement cones is difficult for...

Finding replacement cones is difficult for anything not shimano (and still a little difficult sometimes). I'd advise you to go to an older, service oriented shop at an off peak hour (like in the...
Forum: Touring
01-03-21, 10:31 PM
Replies: 356
Views: 399,190
Posted By homelessjoe

touring bikes

In 1959 my older brother bought a new Schwinn Black Phanthom....[a big beach cruiser].......in 1962 when I turned 12 I got it handed down to me......I stripped off the fenders and tank and chainguard...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-08-13, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1,497
Views: 535,103
Posted By RaleighSport

I guess I'll reserve this spot in case a cruiser...

I guess I'll reserve this spot in case a cruiser falls in my lap.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-13, 09:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,127
Posted By SMorrison

Attributed to comedian Emo Phillips.

Attributed to comedian Emo Phillips.
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