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Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By loess

OK, so I'm trying to figure out a cassette to...

OK, so I'm trying to figure out a cassette to pair with the Sugino XD-300 (46-36-26) and have a few questions. Is there any compelling reason for me to go for a 9-speed instead of an 8-speed...
Forum: Touring
06-12-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By loess

You know, I had a LBS mechanic look them over,...

You know, I had a LBS mechanic look them over, and he said the BioPace rings really were severely worn. That bike has been banged around a little bit in storage and moves over the years, and I...
Forum: Touring
06-08-08, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By loess

This is all extremely helpful, bwgride. Thank...

This is all extremely helpful, bwgride. Thank you!

So on Thursday I went down to the community bicycle co-op (http://www.omahabike.org) and put in some volunteer hours. I've been there every day...
Forum: Touring
06-04-08, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By loess

oldride, thanks for that link. I'm trying hard to...

oldride, thanks for that link. I'm trying hard to spend as little as I can on this without purchasing a new bike. I think doing this will give me a bit of bike building/bike repair education that...
Forum: Touring
06-03-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,764
Posted By loess

Advice for converting '88 Fisher Montare XT into a touring machine

Hi folks,

Being fairly new to bicycle building and to the forums, I've recently discovered that one can convert a MTB into a quality touring bike, even on a tight budget. I have a 1988 Fisher...
Forum: Introductions
05-29-08, 12:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By loess

Beautiful! Back at ya: ...

Beautiful! Back at ya:

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/5419/img1893pl3.jpg

(I forgot my knife that day)
Forum: Introductions
05-28-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By loess

Yes, often mushroom hunting is less about...

Yes, often mushroom hunting is less about gathering 'shrooms, and more of an excuse for a much needed walk in the woods. I always feel great even if I come out empty-handed. Not sure if chanterelles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,271
Posted By loess

Great to hear positive impressions from the both...

Great to hear positive impressions from the both of you. I feel much more confident about going forward with this frame as "the one" to travel on this summer. Think now I'll focus on swapping out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-08, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,271
Posted By loess

Not a big fan of the BioPace. What did you...

Not a big fan of the BioPace. What did you replace yours with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-26-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,271
Posted By loess

1988 Gary Fisher Montare XT

Here's one of two bikes that have been passed down to me from family members. I actually started this post in order to help ID this bike, but then came across this chart...
Forum: Introductions
05-26-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 283
Posted By loess

Greetings from southeast Nebraska

Been poking around here the past few days and thought I'd get officially registered...

After moving to Florence, NE this winter from the inner-city, I have found some fantastic hiking areas to...
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