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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-01-10, 09:17 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,341
Posted By timstone

Average for me is around 11mph

Average for me is around 11mph
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-20-10, 02:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

Wow you're pretty good. I'm actually 5'9". As...

Wow you're pretty good. I'm actually 5'9". As far as I know my seat height is where it needs to be. My legs are extended almost fully but not locked out when the pedal is at it's lowest position.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

Well I was thinking of getting a 70mm if I don't...

Well I was thinking of getting a 70mm if I don't feel good about this one after a few rides...that would be nearly half the length. Who sells a 50mm?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-10, 06:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

Well my bar isn't standard size....it's 31.8mm I...

Well my bar isn't standard size....it's 31.8mm I did see some stems on Jensen that were as short as 70mm but didn't bother to pay attention to the angle. Thanks for the info I will keep it in mind...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-10, 06:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

Well...back from the first ride after the...

Well...back from the first ride after the conversion. Not a bad ride but definitely needs tuned up. I also noticed my left brake lever sits a bit higher than the right. The bars were a bit of a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-10, 04:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

Exactly...this stem didn't cost me much at...

Exactly...this stem didn't cost me much at all...even though it was a closeout and normally costs much more...I am leaving for my ride right now and will report back after I come home. I hope to get...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

I actually thing the stem is pretty close to the...

I actually thing the stem is pretty close to the same length I had on my flat bars, I will have to check it now that you mentioned it. The only difference is that the new stem sticks straight out...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

I got all the parts from Jensen....the stem is an...

I got all the parts from Jensen....the stem is an EA70 and was marked down from like $79 to $19 so I jumped on that. The levers are Tektra Ergos and the bar tape is SRAM synthetic cork tape. Bar...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-10, 07:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,609
Posted By timstone

Drop bar conversion complete!

FINALLY got this thing finished. The shifting isn't perfect but it works. HOURS of sweating working on this...but it was my first time really working on any bike so I thought I did pretty good. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

I've got them "working" but I think they can work...

I've got them "working" but I think they can work a lot better if someone that knew how to adjust the derailleurs did so...Some shifting is sloppy...like on the rear going from the large cog to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-18-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

Great. Now that we've got that spelling error...

Great. Now that we've got that spelling error down... :)

I'm having trouble adjusting my rear derailleur. I put the shift lever in the lowest gear (down) and the the chain is on the largest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

OK OK....I've got them both shifting now. I...

OK OK....I've got them both shifting now. I still need to do adjustments to both derailers but without adjustment now I am not able to get to my largest chainring and the shifting in the rear is hit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-10, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

Ok so I think I sort of found the problem....if...

Ok so I think I sort of found the problem....if you couldn't tell this is my first time ever installing shift cable...though I had no problem with the brake cable.

I think the problem at first was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

I'm wondering the same...you have to hold it...

I'm wondering the same...you have to hold it somehow....


Anyone got any ideas of things I can try?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-10, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

Yes I installed them facing downward pulled the...

Yes I installed them facing downward pulled the cabled and then held it from the end of the cable with some vice grips to make sure it didn't loosen again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 683
Posted By timstone

Shimano bar ends not shifting

I am doing a drop bar conversion on my hybrid from a flat bar and am in the process of installing new shifters and some other things. I've gotten around to the shifters and have them installed but...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-10, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By timstone

Every other vendor sells them for about $30...

Every other vendor sells them for about $30 more...unless you know of another site that will price match and has them in stock?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By timstone

I ended up getting everything from Jensen and got...

I ended up getting everything from Jensen and got the SHIMANO SL-BS50-8 SPEED BAR END SHIFTER but apparently they are on back order and only have 1 set due to come in on July 12. So as long as I'm...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-10, 09:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By timstone

I've already got a set of bars so no worries...

I've already got a set of bars so no worries there...they were pretty cheap too and felt the right width...about the width of my shoulders. Stem is only $19 and is regularly $80 so I will try that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,273
Posted By timstone

Parts....or suggestions?

I'm gonna try and finish up my drop bar conversion on my bike and still need:

-bar tape
-shifters
-brake levers
-stem

So...I'd like to keep it at as low of a budget as possible but don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-10, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By timstone

Drop bar conversion in progress...need a stem...

I picked up a set of drop bars over the weekend...I was going for cheap...the cheapest I found online was around $35...got a set at a bike shop for $19..I have no idea exactly what they are...sticker...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By timstone

Help finding thread

I don't come here often but I remember seeing a thread where people would post their rides/logs that were done by GPS...but I can't seem to find it.

Or if anyone wants to make my life even more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,352
Posted By timstone

Exactly...and thanks.

Exactly...and thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,352
Posted By timstone

Well I'm heading out for a 15+ mile ride probably...

Well I'm heading out for a 15+ mile ride probably on Saturday as long as the weather is good
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,352
Posted By timstone

Good time for a beginner?

I did my 4th ride today since I've had my bike. Rode 7.2 miles in just over 37 minutes...lots of hills and even had to make a few stops for traffic. Is this a pretty decent time for a beginner?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-09-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,670
Posted By timstone

Did some riding around town tonight...just over 7...

Did some riding around town tonight...just over 7 miles. Haven't rode much because of crazy wind and thunderstorms lately.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By timstone

Hydration bladder question

So I picked up a hydration bladder at walmart...cost me $30...figured I could use it on some long rides and also has room for me to put a snack or something else in there.

It seemed pretty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-10, 09:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,438
Posted By timstone

I have Pentax K-x....so I'd love to hear how you...

I have Pentax K-x....so I'd love to hear how you carry your K20D......
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-10, 11:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,438
Posted By timstone

Anyone take a DSLR along with them while riding??

I have a DSLR for the photography that I do...I'd love to take it with me when riding...but I also don't want to break it if I should wreck or something.

Anyone take one and what do you do to keep...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-10, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,670
Posted By timstone

6.5 mile round trip to downtown to pick up a...

6.5 mile round trip to downtown to pick up a newspaper
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-10, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,104
Posted By timstone

Any vendors accept paypal?

Wasn't sure where to put this but I was just curious if any vendors that you guys know of accept paypal as payment? Was wanting to purchase a few things but all my money is in my paypal account at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-10, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,990
Posted By timstone

Ways to prop up the bike??

Are there any ways I can prop up the bike so I can work on adjusting the derailers without it falling over? I tried putting things under it but it always tips to one side....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By timstone

I'm also into photography and I like to fish a...

I'm also into photography and I like to fish a lot.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-10, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 828
Posted By timstone

Do you wear anything special when riding in rain?

It's been raining like crazy here and I'd like to still go out and enjoy a ride...but I don't want to be soaked the whole time and be miserable...do you guys wear something special in the rain that...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-19-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,705
Posted By timstone

I don't see why mounting a $300 phone is any...

I don't see why mounting a $300 phone is any different than guys mounting a $300 GPS unit :)

I was just curious if anyone had done it...maybe instead of getting an iphone I should invest in one of...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-19-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,705
Posted By timstone

Anyone use an iphone for GPS??

I'm going to be getting an iphone pretty soon and was wondering who uses one for GPS? Also...how do you keep it mounted and does your battery drain fast? I know with my ipod touch the battery dies...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-10, 05:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,323
Posted By timstone

Yes it will. I broke my left collar bone almost...

Yes it will. I broke my left collar bone almost exactly as the OP did...broke in half and had a small piece just floating around. Luckily I didn't need surgery. To this day mine still bothers me...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By timstone

Indeed it is fun...but I am in it more for the...

Indeed it is fun...but I am in it more for the workout than anything else...which is why I'd like to do longer rides....longer rides = more calories burned. I know I can probably burn the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By timstone

Can tip toe and just barely...here is a picture...

Can tip toe and just barely...here is a picture of my bike....seat may have been higher...i took it off to put the pack under the seat right before i took this picture
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 10:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By timstone

It's a Schwinn Tourist (my first bike) it has...

It's a Schwinn Tourist (my first bike) it has 700C slicks on it...going to do a drop bar conversion soon. As for the gears...there were small hills...so I spent a good amount of time in low gears...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,871,658
Posted By timstone

No idea why this is showing up so small but if...

No idea why this is showing up so small but if you click it, it will get larger.

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Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 09:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By timstone

Didn't have a bottle cage on the bike yet which...

Didn't have a bottle cage on the bike yet which is why I didn't ride that extra bit I thought I could ride...my mouth was dry as sand and I dressed a bit too warm...thought it was colder out. But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,139
Posted By timstone

Thanks fellas...hopefully I can give this a shot...

Thanks fellas...hopefully I can give this a shot this week...if I fail I will just take it to a bike shop...but really no harm in trying it myself first.....I noticed today when going through all my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-10, 08:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By timstone

Tips on riding longer?

I know this is obviously early for me to be posting this...but I got a bike yesterday and rode it today for the first time. I rode 4 miles in just under 20 minutes. I'd like to do long rides and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-10, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,139
Posted By timstone

Adjusting front/rear derailers with front having 3 cogs?

I've watched some videos on youtube about adjusting front and rear derailers but I didn't see any of them that covered having 3 front cogs and was wondering if someone could possibly help me out?
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3,982
Views: 649,670
Posted By timstone

Got my hybrid yesterday and rode it today for the...

Got my hybrid yesterday and rode it today for the first time...only went 4 miles but I had no water and I'm still a bit out of shape!...average speed was 11mph with a max of 22ish mph. All street...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-10, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By timstone

I was thinking about the bullhorn bars...the only...

I was thinking about the bullhorn bars...the only thing I was curious about was the gear selectors and how they would work on those...I guess they would work just fine
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By timstone

My first bike

Was looking for quite a few weeks online and craigslist for a decent road bike to ride around. I started working out late last year and wanted to add a bike into the mix and a road bike seemed like...
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