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Forum: Australia - New Zealand
04-30-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,102
Posted By ssm4ssm4

New to Sydney

Hi all

My brother just moved to Sydney and is itching to ride. Any local groups I could tell him about?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 419
Posted By ssm4ssm4

I have 10.5 length triple E feet, extremely wide....

I have 10.5 length triple E feet, extremely wide. I woudn't buy anything except siti megas. they're about $200 but they're worth it. I've been extremely happy with them for the past 3 years.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-06, 11:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,120
Posted By ssm4ssm4

go mountainbiking instead. I find it more...

go mountainbiking instead. I find it more enjoyable to mountainbike in the winter; slower speeds, less wind on the trail, the cold is less noticable.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,553
Posted By ssm4ssm4

How early do you ride?

Hey all

I've been going on 25 mile rides early mornings during the week. Gotta be at work by 8:30 am, so I'm on my bike at 6 am to give myself enough time to clean up after. Next month, gotta...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-06, 06:04 AM
Replies: 164
Views: 17,439
Posted By ssm4ssm4

all I know is steel

I've never had anything but steel. When I was a kid I had a steel schwinn mountainbike. When I was in college I bought my friend's Giant ATX 760 steel no suspension bike for 300 (early 90's). 2 years...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-06, 06:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By ssm4ssm4

I've pretty much been on every trail from Lincoln...

I've pretty much been on every trail from Lincoln drive past Bell's Mill road to the end of the park, on both sides of the river. It's really a great place. No permit needed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-06, 06:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By ssm4ssm4

I've heard french creek is good. Worth the drive?

I've heard french creek is good. Worth the drive?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By ssm4ssm4

This is Whissahickon park, i go there every...

This is Whissahickon park, i go there every weekend.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-08-06, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 533
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Philly Mountainbiking

hey all,

I'm looking for ideas about where to ride. I'm lovin Whissahickon and Belmont Plateau but I need more trails. Any ideas about places within an hour from Center City? Appreciate the help.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-06, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Don't get me wrong it's a great bike. But I...

Don't get me wrong it's a great bike. But I didn't like the crank, had problems with it, and I wanted disk breaks. If this is your first mountainbike and you're willing to hang on to it for a few...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-06, 09:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Don't get me wrong it's a great bike. But I...

Don't get me wrong it's a great bike. But I didn't like the crank, had problems with it, and I wanted disk breaks. If this is your first mountainbike and you're willing to hang on to it for a few...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-27-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,081
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Dude, I think you're overpaying. I bought a 2004...

Dude, I think you're overpaying. I bought a 2004 exile brand new for $550 a couple years ago. The 2004 model is a significant step up from the '03, with disk brakes. I like the bike a lot but had...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-06, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 887
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Dude, I love the road and the mountains for...

Dude, I love the road and the mountains for different reasons. There's NOTHING like cruising 30 mph on a nice well paved country road with no cars, 75 degrees out, sunny skies, great weather, and a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-20-06, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 887
Posted By ssm4ssm4

the mountains or the road in the winter?

Hey all,

The last few months I've been ridin the hummer (2004 jamis exile, XT crank) every weekend. The cold and wind don't bother me much; the trees and hills seem to shield the harsh winter wind...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By ssm4ssm4

the mountains or the road in the winter?

Hey all,

The last few months I've been ridin the hummer (2004 jamis exile, XT crank) every weekend. The cold and wind don't bother me much; the trees and hills seem to shield the harsh winter wind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-05, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By ssm4ssm4

2 annoying sounds--Help!

Hey all,

I've noticed 2 annoying sounds while riding my 2004 trek 2100. First the left clipless pedal makes a sqeaking sound when I peddle, especially with a lot of torque. I tried to lube it but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-05, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Thanks for all your help, I'll look into this.

Thanks for all your help, I'll look into this.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-05, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By ssm4ssm4

I meant "torque". Sorry.

I meant "torque". Sorry.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-05, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 502
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Help! My chain pops off

Hey all, I have an '04 Jamis exile with stock components. Whenever I'm peddling with a lot of torch in low gear (up hills), my chain pops off. Most of the time it comes off the front derailer...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-24-04, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Thanks. If I understand your response about my...

Thanks. If I understand your response about my front derailleur, my rear cassette is never beyong 4th gear if my front gear is on the lowest rung. Something else must be wrong.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-24-04, 04:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 316
Posted By ssm4ssm4

disk brake and front derailer problems--help!

hey all

I have a 2004 jamis exile with avid ball bearing disk brakes. The disks on my wheels always seem to rub on the brake pads no matter how I adjust them. I'm beginning to think the dealer...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 07:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,295
Posted By ssm4ssm4

dude, just bought an '04 trek 2100 for $1169....

dude, just bought an '04 trek 2100 for $1169. absolutely love it. you can get some great deals on '04 treks if there's any left.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 05:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,606
Posted By ssm4ssm4

53-11 alltheway: "you can be my wingman any time"...

53-11 alltheway: "you can be my wingman any time"
ssm4ssm4: "********--you can be mine"

then we hug
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-04, 05:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By ssm4ssm4

thanks guys, i'll check it out. the web sites are...

thanks guys, i'll check it out. the web sites are great....moving to philly in 9 months, nice to know there's a couple good biking clubs waiting for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-04, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 516
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Riding in Philly

Hey Team,

heading down to springfield, pa, about 15 miles west of philly over thanksgiving. planning on taking my new baby (trek 2100) to go riding. Any suggestions for 30-40 mile rides? Thanks...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-04, 07:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Got sidi Mega's. Love em, extremely comfortable....

Got sidi Mega's. Love em, extremely comfortable. owe you guys one.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-04, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By ssm4ssm4

thanks, putting too much weight on my hands is...

thanks, putting too much weight on my hands is definitely a problem. I also need to relax, but I get so excited on my bike! thanks for your help.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-04, 06:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,166
Posted By ssm4ssm4

dude, just bought my first road bike: '04 2100....

dude, just bought my first road bike: '04 2100. Absolutely love it. Can't wait to get up at 5:45 every morning to do a 30 miler before work. Got a great deal too: $1169 at my lbs. I might race in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-04, 12:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,309
Posted By ssm4ssm4

numb thumb, forefinger, middle finger. Why?

Hey team,

Absolutely loving my new trek 2100. My only problem is I've noticed that after about 20 minutes of riding, my thumb, forefinger and ring fingers on both hands get numb. Is there...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-04, 12:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By ssm4ssm4

hey i'm 170, so weight is not a problem. not...

hey

i'm 170, so weight is not a problem. not to brag or anything but i don't sit on my ass during the ride and i'm pretty nimble around rocks. new england is notorious for rocky terrain so i don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-04, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Tried it today, loved it. After much researcha...

Tried it today, loved it. After much researcha and test rides, bought an '04 trek 2100 for $1169. So pumped! Been mountainbiking for 20 years, last summer did some 30-50 mile road rides on my crappy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-04, 07:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,110
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Thanks to the help from you guys, I sent him an...

Thanks to the help from you guys, I sent him an email about the year and model. He said he bought it in '02 thinking it was an '02 model (which doesn't exist). Turns out the bike store just didn't...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-04, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Thanks for all the advice. I'll try 50 psi and...

Thanks for all the advice. I'll try 50 psi and see what happens. Got to get me some baby powder as well, thanks again.

sam
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-04, 07:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
Posted By ssm4ssm4

sounds like sidi is the way to go. as far as...

sounds like sidi is the way to go. as far as nonbiking shoes, i only stick with new balance. they specifically come in EEE size. My running shoes the last couple years has been 991's, love em.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-04, 06:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
Posted By ssm4ssm4

thanks for the advice guys, very helpful.

thanks for the advice guys, very helpful.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-04, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
Posted By ssm4ssm4

Shoes...

I'm buying my first pair of shoes for clipless peddles. I have really wide feet, EEE. Anyone have any suggestions? I was told by LBS that really wide shoes would run me $200. Sounds pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-04, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By ssm4ssm4

my first bike!

hey all

Decided to go to LBS to get a brand new 2004 bike on clearence. My 2 choices are:

2004 Trek 2100 or Cannondale R600. Any thoughts?

Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-04, 07:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By ssm4ssm4

trek 2100 '00 to '03 no where to be found

Hey all

I'm trying to by a used trek 2100. One seller states he has a 2002 trek 2100 for sale. The trek website has no listings of trek 2100s from '02 and '03, and roadbikes.com has no reviews...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-04, 06:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,110
Posted By ssm4ssm4

it looks exactly like the '99 trek 2100, red...

it looks exactly like the '99 trek 2100, red frame. This makes me really suspicious. Did trek stop making 2100's from 2000-2003?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-04, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,110
Posted By ssm4ssm4

I've noticed that the trek web site doesn't list...

I've noticed that the trek web site doesn't list the '03 or '02 trek 2100 as a model. Do these models in fact exist? I'm thinking the guy is trying to rip me off.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-04, 09:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,110
Posted By ssm4ssm4

I've also noticed that, which makes me a little...

I've also noticed that, which makes me a little suspicious. Not sure what to make of that.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-04, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,231
Posted By ssm4ssm4

pinch flats

hey all. I've been a mountainbiker for a while and I've always had a problem with pinch flats. I ride pretty rocky terrain (new england trails) and I ride about 40 psi. What can I do to prevent this?...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-04, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,110
Posted By ssm4ssm4

2002 trek 2100--$750 Good deal**********

Hey all. I'm a long time mountain biker looking to buy my first road bike. Given my limited finances, I thought I'd start with a high quality, low mileage used bike. I came across a 2002 trek 2100....
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