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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-06-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7,924
Views: 3,183,763
Posted By Low J.

Thanks! They're butterscotch Fila's I got from...

Thanks! They're butterscotch Fila's I got from some release about 8 years ago. I'm kind of a shoe wh0re:)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7,924
Views: 3,183,763
Posted By Low J.

A few pics of me on my Spot Acme during a recent...

A few pics of me on my Spot Acme during a recent tweed ride here in Durham NC. My buddy is on his Linus with his handmade leather accessories that I covet because he's crafty like that.
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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-22-13, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,547
Posted By Low J.

Yup, it's a solid piece held in there by 2 bolts....

Yup, it's a solid piece held in there by 2 bolts. Seems quite a bit more solid design than some others that have cutouts down low where the wheels attach.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-21-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,547
Posted By Low J.

Did 30 miles on it yesterday to give it a real...

Did 30 miles on it yesterday to give it a real shakedown. Plenty of hills too and that belt drive just works beautifully. Silent and smooth.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-18-13, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,547
Posted By Low J.

Thanks all!

Thanks all!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,547
Posted By Low J.

Picked up a Spot Acme

I found a really good price on a 62cm Spot Acme still in the box so decided to ditch my Rockhopper with hybrid tires I was using for urban duty and pick this thing up. Fantastic bike!!! I love the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-04-13, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 910,696
Posted By Low J.

Sweet looking bike. Looks like one for a big guy...

Sweet looking bike. Looks like one for a big guy like me (6'7"). What size is it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-01-12, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,575,309
Posted By Low J.

Thanks man, I think you're right. Not sure why...

Thanks man, I think you're right. Not sure why the builder did that but in looking more at the shapes of each lever it does appear they are swapped. I'll switch them around.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-20-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,575,309
Posted By Low J.

Rode to work today so took a few more up close...

Rode to work today so took a few more up close pics of some components since there's better light at the office than there was at the bike shop.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,575,309
Posted By Low J.

Finally got my singlespeed build done. 6 weeks...

Finally got my singlespeed build done. 6 weeks in the making thanks to using a 70's Motobecane 63cm frame with all kinds of weird threads on the bottom bracket, sizes of seatpost and bars with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2,409
Views: 1,181,001
Posted By Low J.

I'm 6'7" so if you ever wnna sell that Raleigh...

I'm 6'7" so if you ever wnna sell that Raleigh prestige I'd be interested.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Low J.

Thanks guys...sounds like the LBS visit is coming...

Thanks guys...sounds like the LBS visit is coming up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,221
Posted By Low J.

Trek Soho S has a noisy drivetrain

I've been riding my new Soho S for a month or 2 now and I can help but think this thing is WAY noisier than it should be. One of the things I wanted in a single was the simplicity and smoothness of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-11, 07:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,246
Posted By Low J.

Usually I go commando with chamois biker shorts...

Usually I go commando with chamois biker shorts but when riding to work I wear Adidas sport boxer briefs or trunks under them. They wick away sweat and don't chafe like cotton underwear. They are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,573
Posted By Low J.

I've fallen after riding with them for years. ...

I've fallen after riding with them for years. I've seen people fall who have been riding for 20+ years. Saying it's a noob thing is to be in error. If you have stop suddenly or bail on a start...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-11, 08:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,573
Posted By Low J.

Mine was on a mountain bike trail and involved a...

Mine was on a mountain bike trail and involved a tree. I feel better with toe clips because it's pretty much impossible to fail unclipping in an emergency.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,573
Posted By Low J.

I always could too.....until that one time when...

I always could too.....until that one time when you can't....then it's too late. Paralyzed arm and lotsa surgery.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,573
Posted By Low J.

I used clipless for a few years but went back to...

I used clipless for a few years but went back to toe clips. Only tipped over twice during those years but once resulted in a broken arm from not being able to unclip quick enough. Every time I ride...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4,634
Views: 737,169
Posted By Low J.

Here's my road baby. ...

Here's my road baby.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/loj68/IMG_1031.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 10,913
Posted By Low J.

I was riding on the American Tobacco Trail here...

I was riding on the American Tobacco Trail here (rails to trails) and ran into a few idiots. The first one was some older guy that was riding and I was coming up on him fast so I rung my trusty bell...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,575,309
Posted By Low J.

I've tried various kinds of trunk racks like that...

I've tried various kinds of trunk racks like that which carry on the top tube and they pretty much universally suck. All those straps are a pain, they come loose easily, the bike isn't very stable,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-11, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,575,309
Posted By Low J.

For some reason my friend said my bike looks...

For some reason my friend said my bike looks REALLY big on the stand.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/loj68/IMG_1427.jpg

And here's one on my new Thule rack which I love. No more frame...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1,035
Views: 349,896
Posted By Low J.

40 years old here. Been riding road and mountain...

40 years old here. Been riding road and mountain bikes only for about 3 years now. Got serious about my dietary habits last year and dropped 90lbs. Now I've got the single for fitness rides and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-11, 06:24 AM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,575,309
Posted By Low J.

My Soho S on ride to work day yesterday. ...

My Soho S on ride to work day yesterday.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r105/loj68/241025_2079241105232_1371154557_32440362_1232820_o.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,172
Posted By Low J.

Thanks for the suggestions all. I think cranks...

Thanks for the suggestions all. I think cranks and pedals seem at the top of the list for me.....then maybe a CF fork for sexiness :)

I'll have to check out that bar bag too...good idea.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-11, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,172
Posted By Low J.

Mainly concerned I guess with addressing any...

Mainly concerned I guess with addressing any known shortcomings on the bike. Any weak parts or improvements that everyone makes for durability and reliability I guess are my main focus.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,172
Posted By Low J.

Got a Trek Soho S. Mod suggestions?

Picked up a Soho S today for commuting, fitness rides, and general suburban banging around. Any suggestions for good mods? I've already got a full on roadbike so not really interested in making...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 27,377
Views: 19,431,003
Posted By Low J.

Very nice.....I'm nearly your height (judging by...

Very nice.....I'm nearly your height (judging by your username). What size frame is that? I didn't know they made them so big. I might have to ditch my 61cm for that which should fit me better.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,997
Posted By Low J.

I had my L4-L5 done a few years back. It was...

I had my L4-L5 done a few years back. It was about a full year before I got enough strength and flexibility back to do rigorous exercise but I'm so glad I did it because the pain diminished...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 14,386
Posted By Low J.

I run into this all the time on the tobacco trail...

I run into this all the time on the tobacco trail here. I'm coming up on runners and bikers and I'm ringing my bell like mad and they don't budge. So frustrating. You need your ears when you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 6,644
Posted By Low J.

Don't use clip ins

Don't use clip ins
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,167
Posted By Low J.

I just did this 2 weeks ago after getting hit. ...

I just did this 2 weeks ago after getting hit. Get estimate from bike shop to get it EXACTLY the way it was before the wreck. Make sure it includes the cost to fix or replace anything with so much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-10, 07:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,690
Posted By Low J.

Who sees this stuff. Doesn't everyone know about...

Who sees this stuff. Doesn't everyone know about AdBlock on Firefox? I swear I haven't seen an embedded ad in years.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 10,680
Posted By Low J.

I just feel sorry for guys that have to ask...

I just feel sorry for guys that have to ask permission or forgiveness for buying stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 05:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 760
Posted By Low J.

If there's a bike lane I'd be in it....but they...

If there's a bike lane I'd be in it....but they don't exist here so I'm always on the road. I still get cars honking at me even when I'm solo and all the way over on the shoulder. Unfortunately...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-10, 06:34 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,975
Posted By Low J.

Good thread...too bad there's little talk about...

Good thread...too bad there's little talk about what and how to carry so far. I've got 2 handguns but both are way too bulky to carry when I bike. I used to carry them on my motorcycle no problem...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-10, 06:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,534
Posted By Low J.

My LBS where I bought my bike spent about an hour...

My LBS where I bought my bike spent about an hour fitting me on it right when I bought it. If you didn't get one on the house I'd say it's certainly worth it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-10, 06:04 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 12,743
Posted By Low J.

Choose the Japanese language site at the top...

Choose the Japanese language site at the top right...then you'll see some 2011 stuff in the right hand menu. That's the only place I've been able to see it so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 6,817
Posted By Low J.

Once you have your first tipover you'll see where...

Once you have your first tipover you'll see where the stories come from. You absolutely will have one......and then you'll have more. It's just a matter of time. On my last group ride I saw 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,260
Posted By Low J.

Camelbak. I can never figure how so many of you...

Camelbak. I can never figure how so many of you get through rides with only 2 bottles.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Low J.

No opinions?

No opinions?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 06:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,588
Posted By Low J.

I had a microdiscectomy in 2006 to fix bulging...

I had a microdiscectomy in 2006 to fix bulging L4-L5. I suffered with the pain for a full year before I had the surgery and had all the therapy and steroid shots....nothing worked. I'll tell you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 07:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By Low J.

Another bike decision thread

My brand new Roubaix that got wrecked by a car is going to be replaced by the insurance company and being that I really should be on at least 63cm/64cm frame due to my size I think I may be shooting...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,332
Posted By Low J.

Thanks!!!!

Thanks!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-10, 05:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,332
Posted By Low J.

If you go to the Specialized site you check the...

If you go to the Specialized site you check the menu bar on the left...there's an item that says "2011 Early Bikes" and you can look at a few models. As for others in that size, I know Fuji makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-10, 06:28 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,332
Posted By Low J.

Am I reading this right that 2011 models will...

Am I reading this right that 2011 models will have 64cm frame options? I can't find anything about it online and the 2011 models on the Specialized website still just say XL is the biggest. I may...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,147
Posted By Low J.

It would have been a waste of money....I wasn't...

It would have been a waste of money....I wasn't hurt that bad that I needed emergency medical care. That's the kinda stuff that makes our healthcare cost so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,147
Posted By Low J.

Damn, hope it works out well for YOU!!! I feel...

Damn, hope it works out well for YOU!!! I feel as lucky as a lottery winner when I read stuff like this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,147
Posted By Low J.

Thank you!!!!

Thank you!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,147
Posted By Low J.

Oh yeah, I'm sure it's all ambulance chasers. ...

Oh yeah, I'm sure it's all ambulance chasers. Just like after you get a speeding ticket...they clearly have some way to pull all public records daily or something.....each solicitation I got had a...
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