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Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 10:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

So if I buy these: ...

So if I buy these:

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SL400B01-Shimano+St-2200+Shifterbrake+Lever.aspx


Is that everything I need to bring to the LBS?

How long should it take them?...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

Why is everyone recommending new bars? is that...

Why is everyone recommending new bars? is that cause removing the old shifters and stuff is gonna damage it? or??
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

That's cool they got him. I don't know the story...

That's cool they got him. I don't know the story with this bike. I don't think I ever will.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

That crossed my mind. When I asked the guy the...

That crossed my mind. When I asked the guy the size, he said he didn't know. Really didn't fit the profile of someone who'd sell a stolen bike...but you never know. When I say doesn't fit the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

Thanks dad! I should note I am new to cycling and...

Thanks dad! I should note I am new to cycling and I didn't realize that set up wasn't correct. The only reason I noticed it is because my friend who is a bike freak told me.



If you've never...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

I texted him. Me: Do you know what...

I texted him.


Me: Do you know what happened to the STI shifters?

Him: No

Me: The bike came this way?

Him: Yes
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

I didn't. I was late for an important meeting and...

I didn't. I was late for an important meeting and picked the bike up on the way. I didn't even ride it before buying it...I just handed him the $200, took the bike, and left in a hurry.


He was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

Soon as the seller replies to my Email I'll post...

Soon as the seller replies to my Email I'll post it.


http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5840/dsc04007.jpg

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/5351/dsc04008k.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 12:30 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

It's beyond me as well. I can't wait to hear the...

It's beyond me as well. I can't wait to hear the sellers reason. As far as removing the current stuff, I am sure if I remove the tape I can slide everything off with some pliers. Worst case...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-09, 12:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

I'll post pics soon. I'm gonna Email the seller...

I'll post pics soon. I'm gonna Email the seller and inquire about this.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

Craigslist buy so I can't return it :/ I can...

Craigslist buy so I can't return it :/

I can just get some Sora STI levers installed right?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-09, 10:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,031
Posted By dylan 84

What the hec?

I bought a used Giant OCR 3 (2004 model I think) and it has rapid fire shifters on the top....like you would find on a mountain bike, then it has brake levers near the drops. Did Giant ever make a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By dylan 84

Upgrade Recommendations?

I just got a 2008 Fuji Absolute 3.0 (http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2008&Brand=Fuji&Model=Absolute+3.0&Type=bike)


I was wondering what upgrades I should consider? All...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-04-09, 03:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By dylan 84

Info on Vistalite Nightstick

I bought a bike off CL and it came with this light set up. It's a 5 watt bulb and comes with the Nightstick, cables, and some mounting hardware.



What appears to be missing is something to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By dylan 84

You know what....I just found a web site that...

You know what....I just found a web site that lets you design custom decals. I may be able to just make a few that say FUJI....hmmm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-09, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By dylan 84

That was my first thought, but I can't find any...

That was my first thought, but I can't find any Fuji decals (this is where someone spends 5 seconds googling better than me and makes me look stupid)


Only thing I came up with was this sticker:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-09, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By dylan 84

I Know the paint won't look like the factory job...

I Know the paint won't look like the factory job - I am ok with that. As far as covering the letters - I figured an Exacto knife + go slow.


Maybe it would be easier just to sell the frame and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 346
Posted By dylan 84

Need 2nd opinion(s)

Bear with me, I hope this makes sense:

I want to repaint my bike - but leave the graphics on that say "FUJI"

I just want the flame/tribal silver graphics off the bike, which is the only reason...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 03:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By dylan 84

Wow, ok. I have a lot to learn.

Wow, ok. I have a lot to learn.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 02:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By dylan 84

Cool. Thanks.

Cool. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 02:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By dylan 84

Thank you sir. Last question: Should I bother...

Thank you sir. Last question: Should I bother with this upgrade? I know my bike isn't very nice, but a friend recommended a carbon fork to me since I have an aluminum frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 01:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 393
Posted By dylan 84

Will this fork fit on my bike?

Hi.


I have this bike in the 19" model:
http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?ItemID=31243&Type=bike



And want to buy this fork:...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-09, 02:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By dylan 84

It's smooth and I can't believe how fast it is in...

It's smooth and I can't believe how fast it is in comparison to other bikes I've road. (hybrids, mountain).

Only thing is there is a slight clicking noise when in a certain gear, but it's not very...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By dylan 84

NM. Thanks God for Bikepedia. ...

NM. Thanks God for Bikepedia.

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?ItemID=31243&Type=bike
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By dylan 84

If anyone knows about Absolutes I'd really...

If anyone knows about Absolutes I'd really appreciate it!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By dylan 84

I just found a pic of another one online. This...

I just found a pic of another one online. This isn't mine, but it's the same model/year:


http://www.pbase.com/bkrownd/image/88485562
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-09, 03:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By dylan 84

Sorry, here's 2 pics that's my actual bike: ...

Sorry, here's 2 pics that's my actual bike:

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/253/fuji1aq5.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8258/fuji2pp8.jpg


So if a bike has Sora stuff that's an...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By dylan 84

Info on this Fuji Absolute

Hi, can anyone give me some info on my bike?
This is not the pic of myn, but it is the exact same color/year.

All I know is it has a Sora derailleur,frame is aluminum, and it has Tektro brakes,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 369
Posted By dylan 84

Interesting, thanks.

Interesting, thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-09, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 369
Posted By dylan 84

Tons of negative emails...haha true that. There's...

Tons of negative emails...haha true that. There's a new one on Ebay for $399 with 1 bid, but it has 2 days left. Anyone else wanna throw their hat in the ring? I'd really appreciate it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-28-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 369
Posted By dylan 84

The Right Price?

I have this bike and I don't know what to sell it for. My brother gave it to me but I don't know what he paid. The Raleigh web site says it sells for $800 - $1100, but that's all I know about the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

lol the gearing? You mean the gearing is...

lol the gearing?

You mean the gearing is funny? because it's small, or?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Cool. I'll have to hit up a LBS soon.

Cool. I'll have to hit up a LBS soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 07:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Not asking permission, I am purely talking...

Not asking permission, I am purely talking technical aspects of using a bike like this on the road. Given that I am new to cycling, I just wanted opinions on the best way to make this possible. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Sweet. I think I'll look into a longer stem and...

Sweet. I think I'll look into a longer stem and hopefully I can find some smaller commuting tires. Now can I run pretty much any 700c type wheel on my rims? Please say I don't have to replace the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Nice, I'll look into those 35mms. I got some...

Nice, I'll look into those 35mms.

I got some pics taken of me on my ride, maybe you guys can give me your opinion if the bike looks too large. The bike pretty much feels comfortable, except the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 02:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Oh, and if I decide to sell it and get something...

Oh, and if I decide to sell it and get something smaller...can anyone tell me how much it would be worth? It's in great condition and all stock. Just don't know what to price it at. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Shoot, maybe it is a little big? How can I tell?...

Shoot, maybe it is a little big? How can I tell? All I know is when I am standing over the top tube, my "junk" seems to sort of "rest" on the bar...Also, I have the seat post at about the middle,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 03:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

After reading some reviews online, I definitely...

After reading some reviews online, I definitely this is gonna work for commuting. I may even convert it to a "1x9" and eventually buy some 700c tires w/ disc brakes on them so I can run a more road...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 03:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

It definitely is fun. I just mean, is it a waste...

It definitely is fun. I just mean, is it a waste of this type of bike to ride on the road? I am sort of new to these type of bikes so I don't know...

I kinda feel like I am taking the wrong type...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 02:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 761
Posted By dylan 84

Raleigh 29er for commuting on road

My brother gave me a Raleigh XXIX and I was wondering if this is bike is okay for commuting on the road (maybe about 5 - 10 miles, 3 times a week, ). I also like to ride with some road bike friends...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,894
Posted By dylan 84

How would I shift without the derailleur? What...

How would I shift without the derailleur? What will a smaller chain do? better bottom end?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,894
Posted By dylan 84

Man I knew my bike would get flamed here. Why did...

Man I knew my bike would get flamed here. Why did I bother? Oh well, $75 isn't too bad for a beater that gets me into cycling. Thanks for the tips guys. Much appreciated.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,894
Posted By dylan 84

Why? (i don't mean that in a hostile way, i...

Why? (i don't mean that in a hostile way, i really don't know anything about these bikes)


To the guy that asked about the wheels - they are indeed 700c. 700x30mm I think.

To the guy that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-08-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,894
Posted By dylan 84

Design/Functionaity ideas for new bike?

I got this "Raleigh USA Dash Plus CX" from Craigslist for $75. It has Shimano 100GS components. Rides pretty good, the shifting is incredibly smooth, and it brakes very well.

Anyone have any ideas...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,687
Posted By dylan 84

I mean reflectors. Although, ironically, the ugly...

I mean reflectors. Although, ironically, the ugly orange colored reflectors do happen to deflect women, so in a way, the reflectors should be considered deflectors as well.

reflector deflector...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,687
Posted By dylan 84

For sure. The pedals are ultra lame plastic w/...

For sure. The pedals are ultra lame plastic w/ reflectors, and the quick release seat post just isn't my thing. Although the quick release front tire seems convenient for an anti theft device.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 01:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,687
Posted By dylan 84

oh yeah, duh. the wheel is 700c, so if I go with...

oh yeah, duh. the wheel is 700c, so if I go with a narrower tire, say 700x20 something, then I could keep the wheels. Gotcha. I am slow.

And about trying the drops - I indeed have, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-09, 12:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,687
Posted By dylan 84

If I replaced the 700x380 wheels with a narrower...

If I replaced the 700x380 wheels with a narrower set, would that make it basically a roadie with riser bars? Reason I got a hybrid is cause I can't maneuver drop bars, but I wanted the speed of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,687
Posted By dylan 84

P.S I don't know anything about Raleigh, except...

P.S I don't know anything about Raleigh, except that they were once based in the UK (?)
So, does anyone know if this is even considered a respectable bike, or are we talking cheap? Like I said, it...
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