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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-08, 10:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,843
Posted By Ducky

Heres my experience thus far as a casual...

Heres my experience thus far as a casual bicyclist.

I grew up with my bicycle, I rode EVERYWHERE on it. Id go thruogh a set of tires in a summer!

So being always on the road with my bike,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By Ducky

Question, 1) What light do you use?

I bought a Trek 4300 about a month ago, and have been riding it, atleast once a day. Most days, 1-3 miles. Anyways, I have found riding at night to be most enjoyable. Particularly because of no...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,201
Posted By Ducky

I have always owned 'tanks' But every bike I...

I have always owned 'tanks' But every bike I have ever owned, besides my trek, never shifted correctly, and getting the brakes to work was always a challenge.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-23-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,922
Posted By Ducky

Im surprised, Id think even light bikes would be...

Im surprised, Id think even light bikes would be durable. Given the advancements in technology and new materials, I actually surprised mtn bikes are lighter for the gen pop. I am also surprised...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 518
Posted By Ducky

Trek 4300

Trek 4300
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-08, 10:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 835
Posted By Ducky

I am sort of in the same boat as the original...

I am sort of in the same boat as the original poster, though I have bigger problems.. The point is though, as much as you can push yourself, just remember that once fear sets in, logic goes out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,293
Posted By Ducky

I bought a Trek 4300 non disc about a month ago...

I bought a Trek 4300 non disc about a month ago that I try very hard to ride daily. I love that bike.. It doesnt have the disc brakes, but I have read that the disc brakes on the lower end bikes ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-08, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 898
Posted By Ducky

Me being a young age of 26, grew up on big box...

Me being a young age of 26, grew up on big box store bikes. I rode my bicycle till i was about 17.

I also took that same bike out before I bought my new bike.. its a huffy, I think I got it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,426
Posted By Ducky

Can I use any old rear wheel on my Trek 4300?

I bought a set of road tires for my Trek 4300... and put them on, and love them But I was thinkin... if I got say, just a 21 speed rear wheel from somewhere, would it work on my bike? I was...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-20-08, 10:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,310
Posted By Ducky

Tips to riding in traffic... with cars and stuff.

Well.. I have kind of a hard time getting into the road and riding with cars only a few inches away, so I been riding on the sidewalk, however most people dont check the sidewalks before pulling...
Forum: Winter Cycling
05-20-08, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By Ducky

I dont ride my bike in the winter. I have 4wd. ...

I dont ride my bike in the winter. I have 4wd.

But when I am done plowing my driveway on my tactor, which had no cab, no heat, nothing, so you sit there for a good 30 minutes freezing your tail...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,523
Posted By Ducky

Where was my Trek 4300 made?

I cant find anything on the bike itself as to where it was made... leads me to think I paid too much for a chinese product.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-08, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 844
Posted By Ducky

riding with a major/severe back injury? Good? bad?

I have a back injury. its bad enough that i have 4 different doctors, saying i need surgery.

My problem is L5 pinching my spinal cord causing loss of feeling, motor-function, and sometime severe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,438
Posted By Ducky

I was thinking not using a cabinet. While...

I was thinking not using a cabinet. While cabinets are usefull, in this application it would tear up the exterior part, and scratch the crap out of it. My thought, take the hose and nozzel right...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-16-08, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 898
Posted By Ducky

I am in the same boat as you two are, but I was...

I am in the same boat as you two are, but I was willing to spend a bit more money. I bought a trek 4300 for about $450. Its a nice bike. aluminum frame... shifts nice, rides nice. If your gonna...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,771
Posted By Ducky

I am no expert here either. But my dad made sure...

I am no expert here either. But my dad made sure to tell me beore he passed away that the AC in our shop is a 'True' 5HP AC. when it fires up, the lights flicker a little. the motor on this thing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-08, 03:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,438
Posted By Ducky

your other option here, which will only treat...

your other option here, which will only treat when you can see, is sandblasting. Many may say itll ruin the paint job, but if you duct tape the tobe a lil bit around the opening, then hold the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-15-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 992
Posted By Ducky

probably cause its $350!

probably cause its $350!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-14-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,249
Posted By Ducky

Do you insure your bike, like a car?

I have noticed, ALOT of you, have thousands of dollars into your bikes. Do you insure them against theft/accidents? If so whats that cost?
Forum: Framebuilders
05-14-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,028
Posted By Ducky

I am by far no expert, but the level of detail...

I am by far no expert, but the level of detail in the workmanship, Very Nice.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-14-08, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 546
Posted By Ducky

I am glad you asked this question and not me,...

I am glad you asked this question and not me, cause I was gonna ask the SAME question but didnt wanna sound like a ******! LOL Good job ;)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-08, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By Ducky

Also, the stock seats suck, so be prepared to...

Also, the stock seats suck, so be prepared to spend a lil more for a bigger seat. The stock seat on my Trek 4300 sucks in my opinion.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-14-08, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,290
Posted By Ducky

Id say, the best advice anyone can give you, at...

Id say, the best advice anyone can give you, at the point, is dont set your gaols for yourself too high. I just started riding a week ago myself, after being off for almost 10yrs. that first mile...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 696
Posted By Ducky

Oh well. Atleast it will look nice.

Oh well. Atleast it will look nice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,986
Posted By Ducky

try rubbing compound. or a polish for automotive...

try rubbing compound. or a polish for automotive work.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,870
Posted By Ducky

I have a friend who is a raging alcoholic, and...

I have a friend who is a raging alcoholic, and he decided, after running out of beer at home, to WALK up to the corner bar about 1/2 miles down the road. Well, me and his gf jumped into my truck...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-13-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,056
Posted By Ducky

eh not all fat people are jerks. Some of the...

eh not all fat people are jerks. Some of the nicest people I have EVER had to pleasure of being around are overly obese... but they are VERY GOOD people, and their food... omg... definitely 5...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 10:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,153
Posted By Ducky

I think i might get a set of road tires from my...

I think i might get a set of road tires from my local bike shop... not slicks, but something a lil less knobby. then ill post pics. hows that?
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 858
Posted By Ducky

that hurt, ALOT.

that hurt, ALOT.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 696
Posted By Ducky

Is this normal for a new bike?

I noticed this a couple days ago...

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike/IMG_1233.JPG

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike/IMG_1234.JPG

When moving my bike in my truck, which is the only place i can even...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By Ducky

Do bike tires REALLY make THAT big of a difference?

On my new trek 4300 came with those beefy offroad type tires... and while thats dandy and all, I was curious to know, will a more 'street' tire be easier to move, softer ride, more grip on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 08:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Posted By Ducky

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike/IMG_1232.JPG ...

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike/IMG_1232.JPG

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike/bike2.jpg

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike/bikeseat.jpg

it squeaks a little bit when riding, but I think that has to do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,689
Posted By Ducky

I bought a seat, which resembles a seat from the...

I bought a seat, which resembles a seat from the 50's. Its a little wider than my stock seat on my Trek, and its a little shorter I think... Its pretty close to the same size leangth wise... but...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-08, 10:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,766
Posted By Ducky

For me, I got back into the bicycle after I...

For me, I got back into the bicycle after I found out walking bothers my body too much - and forget jogging, thatll never happen. But with gas prices the way they are, coupled by the fact that I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-11-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By Ducky

Well i used the seat i used when I was a kid. It...

Well i used the seat i used when I was a kid. It works nice for me.

Whats wrong with the kickstand? Besides the fact that it fell off yesterday. Had to put it back on, its actually a pretty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By Ducky

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike.jpg

http://ihumpedurcat.com/bike.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-10-08, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,415
Posted By Ducky

Just bought a 2008 Trek 4300...

So, I been off a bicycle about 10 years. SInce I got my license actually.

I have decided, due to some injuries i have, that bicycling is probably the easiest form of exercise, that doesnt...
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