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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

07-04-15, 05:39 PM

Replies: 16

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

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Posted By JesterMasque

Well, I passed on the Trek and bought a vintage...

Well, I passed on the Trek and bought a vintage Miyata 312 in top shape for $280. It was more than I wanted to pay for a vintage bike, but the classifieds around Chicago are super slim pickings right...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-30-15, 08:34 AM

Replies: 16

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

Views: 3,377

Posted By JesterMasque

Yeah, 58cm is the frame I need, I'm 6' tall. With...

Yeah, 58cm is the frame I need, I'm 6' tall. With about 32-33"inseam. Brifters seem to be going for about $115/set in good shape, then the der's are about another $50 for both, but I imagine I would...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-30-15, 08:30 AM

Replies: 16

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

Views: 3,377

Posted By JesterMasque

I have only bought one used bike in my life, but...

I have only bought one used bike in my life, but imagine a visual inspection will tell me if it has gone through any major trauma, no? Is it uncommon for people to build bikes from a project like...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-30-15, 08:27 AM

Replies: 16

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

Views: 3,377

Posted By JesterMasque

Ahh, I'm having a hard time finding anything on...

Ahh, I'm having a hard time finding anything on the middle dérailleur.. Perhaps he used a misnomer and it's simply front and rear? Would any of the ones from that eBay search be the replacements I...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-30-15, 06:31 AM

Replies: 16

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

Views: 3,377

Posted By JesterMasque

He sent me this info page: ...

He sent me this info page:
http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/2005/archive/trek/pilot21/#/us/en/archive-model/details?url=us/en/bikes/2005/archive/trek/pilot21

I'm looking at these:
shimano...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

06-30-15, 06:23 AM

Replies: 16

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

Views: 3,377

Posted By JesterMasque

Thinking about buying this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot

Hey guys, it's been almost two years since I was hit and my mid 80's Raleigh Pursuit was completely totaled. Now, I'm looking on the local CL and I find this 2005 Trek 2.1 Pilot for only $280. The...

Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)

03-18-11, 12:05 AM

Replies: 3,556

Sticky Introduce Yourselves!

Views: 2,498,891

Posted By JesterMasque

Hey guys, new Clydesdale to the forums. I'm...

Hey guys, new Clydesdale to the forums. I'm 6'00", 235. I'm making a lot of changes to my lifestyle and I realized how much running hurts my joints after over a whole year of being sedentary (I used...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-16-11, 10:28 PM

Replies: 15

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Views: 9,333

Posted By JesterMasque

I think I'll wait to repack the bearings for now....

I think I'll wait to repack the bearings for now. It's a fully sealed system and it still runs quiet and smooth. Plus I still have to buy my tires. It will clean up well. Maybe I'll replace the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-16-11, 07:35 PM

Replies: 15

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Views: 9,333

Posted By JesterMasque

You guys are awesome! Thank you all for the...

You guys are awesome! Thank you all for the encouragement and advice. I'm used to riding my motorcycle where the primary brake your rear. I swapped out the pads today at my LBS. All they had were Dia...

Forum: Introductions

03-16-11, 03:37 AM

Replies: 3

New Rider

Views: 221

Posted By JesterMasque

Thanks 10 Wheels! I will have fun, and the bike...

Thanks 10 Wheels! I will have fun, and the bike is a glider on pavement.
Eventually (maybe next year or the year after), my girlfriend and I wish to bike across the United States. So, train we...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-16-11, 02:41 AM

Replies: 15

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Views: 9,333

Posted By JesterMasque

Oh wait, I just looked at the Paselas! I didn't...

Oh wait, I just looked at the Paselas! I didn't realize you specified until I re-read. I'm on their website and they don't offer 27"x1-3/8" in the Pasela series. Would either the 1-1/8" or 1-1/4"...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-16-11, 02:29 AM

Replies: 15

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Views: 9,333

Posted By JesterMasque

melonbar: Thanks! The levers are ok for now, but...

melonbar: Thanks! The levers are ok for now, but I pull the rear brakes as much as they'll go and the bike doesn't exactly stop lol. For yesterday I was using the rear brake fully and slowly tapping...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-16-11, 01:58 AM

Replies: 15

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Views: 9,333

Posted By JesterMasque

Thanks for the responses! I rode about 8...

Thanks for the responses!

I rode about 8 miles today and I can't wait to change the saddle, but WOW is this bike a smooth ride for the money! I'm so glad I went used! I'll check out those tires....

Forum: Introductions

03-15-11, 05:51 PM

Replies: 3

New Rider

Views: 221

Posted By JesterMasque

New Rider

Hey everyone! My name is Vince. I'm 25 and I live with my girlfriend in Lombard, IL. I've been doing a lot of research on bikes and the repeating resource was this forum. I just got my first road...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-15-11, 04:40 PM

Replies: 15

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Views: 9,333

Posted By JesterMasque

First Road Bike: 80's Raleigh Pursuit

Hey everyone, this is my first post here and I wanted to introduce myself. My girlfriend just bought me an early birthday present so we can ride together. I'm a really handy guy, so I had no problem...

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