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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-22-14, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By iamjethro

Vintage Trek

Local bike store had a vintage Trek 400 out front. All I know is it was blue and had stem shifters.

any guesses at what I should knowif considering it as a purchase?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-01-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 734
Posted By iamjethro

owner emailed me and said he would check sizes...

owner emailed me and said he would check sizes and get back to me. Heard nothing since. Not sure what the deal is yet. If the seat post needed work is it a worthless project?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-31-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 734
Posted By iamjethro

Any advice on these?

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/bik/4308804677.html

I sent email asking sizes. Any clue what they are and worth?

Good weekend riders and commute bikes?
Forum: Commuting
01-20-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 186,422
Posted By iamjethro

26 when leaving. supposed to be 67 in the...

26 when leaving. supposed to be 67 in the afternoon. Then 32 tomorrow, 56 on Wed. and then back to 34 on Thur. How do people NOT get sick this way?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,726
Posted By iamjethro

Well, I have a lower end KHS mt bike that ws made...

Well, I have a lower end KHS mt bike that ws made more road friendly for commuting mostly. This was to be just for fun without spending a lot on something I might not like. I know little abut road...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,726
Posted By iamjethro

I am not going to race. Just look,ing to be a...

I am not going to race. Just look,ing to be a little quicker than my hybridized Mt Bike for commuting etc. and maybe just some fun weekend riding. Been told a touring bike might be better for me to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,726
Posted By iamjethro

58 is a bit too big on usual. Every size...

58 is a bit too big on usual. Every size calculator I have used puts me at 55-56.
Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-14, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,726
Posted By iamjethro

Schwinn help

I have been looking for an inexpensive way toget into a road bike. Found a Schwinn Phocus 1600 for sale I can find almost no info on the bike.
I do notknow the specs other than Shimano drive...
Forum: Commuting
12-18-13, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,832
Posted By iamjethro

UGH! Had a meeting out of town so I drove today....

UGH! Had a meeting out of town so I drove today. Then about 10 got a phone call. meeting cancelled. Perfect day too. Was under 30 this morning when I would have left in, but about 62 forecast...
Forum: Commuting
12-10-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,832
Posted By iamjethro

About 25 when I left. Supposed to be mid 30's...

About 25 when I left. Supposed to be mid 30's whnen I head home. Wore a light windproof jacket, fleece neck piece and ear warmers. almost got sick because I got too warm and teh opposite temp...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 4,068
Views: 150,832
Posted By iamjethro

24 here this morning. Had gloves, but hands...

24 here this morning. Had gloves, but hands still got a little chilly. Mid 50's by going home time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,326
Posted By iamjethro

Couple of weeks ago a rabbit ran down the road...

Couple of weeks ago a rabbit ran down the road with me for a bit. Me on the road, it on the side in the ditches. Probably shadowed me for about 20 yards. Thought I would have a cool story for the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-15-13, 07:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,925
Posted By iamjethro

I want to ride at a good clip, but i do not think...

I want to ride at a good clip, but i do not think I ever want to go 83 mph with the limited protection I would have in case of crash. If I died my wife would kill me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-13, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,517
Posted By iamjethro

Thanks guys.

Thanks guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-13, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,517
Posted By iamjethro

schwinn Road Champion

Local Craigslist. 100 bucks. What is the word on these bikes? Never had a road bike before, know little about the older ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,673
Posted By iamjethro

Thanks

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,673
Posted By iamjethro

lotus pro series 2000R road bike

Local Craigslist listed. $150. 57 cm. I am about 5' 10" with a pants inseam of between 31-32 in.

Is this bike a likely fit and is it worth anything at all really? I have never owned a road...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-02-13, 10:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,875
Posted By iamjethro

Mounted and tested. Looks good. Should make me...

Mounted and tested. Looks good. Should make me visible as the winter months approach.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-29-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,875
Posted By iamjethro

I am running a terralux 300 on solid and a...

I am running a terralux 300 on solid and a flashing cateye on the front. The cygolite and a bell taillight in the rear. one solid one flashing. I might just use the bell as a backup in case...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-28-13, 07:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,875
Posted By iamjethro

new cygolite Hotshot for me

Got it in today. Not mounted yet. However, I turned it on and looked at it and I saw a blue dot on everything white for 15 minutes. May have to dim it a bit to not blind a driver who then runs me...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-13, 11:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,897
Posted By iamjethro

I have this: ...

I have this:

http://www.amazon.com/Brite-Buds-Stereo---mono-Reflective/dp/B008OW9TMG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1377710758&sr=8-2&keywords=stereo+to+mono+earphone

Don't use it often. Just when I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-13, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By iamjethro

don't see it listed anymore anyway. Must have...

don't see it listed anymore anyway. Must have sold it. I am happy enough on my KHS. It really does what I need and my driveway is 500 ft long of gravel. Prob have too many flats just getting to...
Forum: Southeast
08-12-13, 06:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,492
Posted By iamjethro

I guess I should have stated my location. ...

I guess I should have stated my location. Pottsville, Arkansas. Between LR and Ft. Smith on I-40.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By iamjethro

I am riding a KHS Alite 300 Mt. bike with Kenda...

I am riding a KHS Alite 300 Mt. bike with Kenda Cross Plus tires at this point. It is a good bike and has held up well for about 4 years. Just wondering about a road bike. Really might not serve...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 873
Posted By iamjethro

Poor guy question

Local Craigslist has a Genesis G500 listed for 200 bucks. I know it is a box store brand, but is it a fair bike for someone who has never had a road bike? I have Mt. bikes etc, but this is all new...
Forum: Southeast
08-06-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,492
Posted By iamjethro

Another Arkansas here. Mainly read the...

Another Arkansas here. Mainly read the commuting, general and other forums on the site.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-10-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 424
Posted By iamjethro

Nebo Redline

Anyone use the Nebo as a bike light?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By iamjethro

I use the 2AA max light now. Was thinking of...

I use the 2AA max light now. Was thinking of adding asecond, but now Wal=Mart doesn't seem to carry my old light. Looking for other suggestions.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-18-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By iamjethro

Different coleman max

Saw a Coleman max 3aaa light with 144 lumens. Anyone know if it would be a good headlight?
Forum: Commuting
07-14-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By iamjethro

Glad to have company. Does anyone know if the...

Glad to have company. Does anyone know if the Alite 300 is a candidate for fenders, or panniers on a rack?

I have just used backpacks and a post rack on it so far. Coleman Max headlights.
Forum: Commuting
07-13-11, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,766
Posted By iamjethro

KHS, anyone?

Been commuting a little bit here and there for a couple of years. I am using a Khs 300 with semi-slick tires and comfort bars.

Just wondering if anyone else uses a Khs bike?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-21-09, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 435
Posted By iamjethro

Bushnell HD

Anyone use this flashlight? How does this compare to a Coleman Max?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,032
Posted By iamjethro

I do about the same as youwant on a KHS Alite...

I do about the same as youwant on a KHS Alite 300. I traded out for semi-slick tires and comfort bars to get me up a little more. I think they are about $430 after going up a bit this year. Love...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-29-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By iamjethro

inexpensive cyclocomputer

are the inexpensive cycloputers (bell, schwinn etc.) acceptable? My wife wants one for her bike, but doesn't really ride enough to justify a huge expense. Mainly wanting speed and a couple of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-22-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By iamjethro

I just bought one. It is way better than the...

I just bought one. It is way better than the 9-led cluster light I had. I think it will help me be seen for sure. ALo, on my mt. bike I doubt I outrun the beam.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-21-08, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Posted By iamjethro

Bought the max. t is a huge step up from the...

Bought the max. t is a huge step up from the cluster light I was using. I think it wil do me fine. I won't have much true dark riding just some early morning things and hopefully it will give me...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Posted By iamjethro

Any major diff. in the AA and AAA models? The...

Any major diff. in the AA and AAA models? The AAA says longer last time with the same lumens. any perceivable difference?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-08, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Posted By iamjethro

let's say 8-15 mph.

let's say 8-15 mph.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-14-08, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,412
Posted By iamjethro

Coleman Max

Did we ever decide if the Coleman max available at Wal-Mart was ok as a main headlight? Will it allow for vison of the road at commuter speeds?
Forum: Commuting
09-11-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,014
Posted By iamjethro

I commute on a KHS Alite 300. Slick tires ,...

I commute on a KHS Alite 300. Slick tires , different handlebars etc. I love it. solid bike for the money. In fact I never really off road at all.

The 500 would really work for you I think.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-10-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

One point that seems to have been missed from my...

One point that seems to have been missed from my OP is that the riders were not riding. The were sitting in lawn chairs or tailgates or just mingling and talking on a public school parking lot. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

Amen. Any day on a bike is a good day.

Amen.

Any day on a bike is a good day.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-08-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

Wow! I didn't mean to start a ruckus. Like I...

Wow! I didn't mean to start a ruckus.
Like I said, I let it go quickly. Don't need "approval". My wife, who just started riding with me this summer was the one really surprised.
Look, most...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-08, 09:46 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

yeah, most I have met are pretty cool about...

yeah, most I have met are pretty cool about everything. This was just not a friendly group I guess.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-08, 08:37 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

Oh, and I didn't mean to offend the roadies who...

Oh, and I didn't mean to offend the roadies who think I am saying they d
should be ambassadors. I just said that where I was raised when someone says hi and is genuinely being friendly, you at...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

Hey, when I was a young guy, that stuff might...

Hey, when I was a young guy, that stuff might have bothered me. I'm 44 now. I have a life I am satisfied with. I get to ride my bike to work this year. Play around a little on weekends with it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

I considered a road bike, but for my commute and...

I considered a road bike, but for my commute and the riding I do with the wife and kid, the Mt. bike with semi-slicks made more sense.

Besides, if they would have me in the club it isn't worth...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-07-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 6,258
Posted By iamjethro

WOW! I thought we were supposed to encourag biking...

Saw a big group of road cyclists riding a road run today. My wife and I were out riding our converted Mt. Bikes for fun and recreation. We went by the ending spot or a rest stop for the touring...
Forum: Commuting
07-19-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,472
Posted By iamjethro

As one Arkie to another, Good for you , gal!!!

As one Arkie to another, Good for you , gal!!!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-17-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,235
Posted By iamjethro

I have looked at Coleman Max and UltraFire Cree...

I have looked at Coleman Max and UltraFire Cree C3. I also have found this holder http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.8274. Any advice on it?
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