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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-22, 08:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 669
Posted By fishugly

2012 Trek 4300 4 series: What's it worth?

It was given to my wife in ~2012 through some promotion at her workplace. She rode it for a bit and decided she wanted to get a more serious MTB. So...it's been taking up valuable space and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-08-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By fishugly

Thanks. The reviews on it back then were glowing,...

Thanks. The reviews on it back then were glowing, from the bang-for-the-buck components to the geometry. I seem to recall that even though the rear suspension wasn't the greatest, the rest was good...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-20, 11:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By fishugly

Thanks. That's good to hear. Having spent so...

Thanks. That's good to hear. Having spent so little time on other bikes, I just didn't know. Hard to ignore all the hype though.

The only thing I've done to mine is an SLX 1x. Other than that, it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-23-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By fishugly

Upgrading from 2015 Process 153. Which bikes to consider?

The 2015 Kona Process 153 was my first and only real mountain bike... and I have ridden few others since. So, I don't have much experience with how other bikes feel. I also have not kept up on what's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-11, 09:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By fishugly

Thanks, everyone!

Thanks, everyone!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By fishugly

Thanks. I remember you or someone else saying...

Thanks. I remember you or someone else saying similar things about the Ergon ends in another thread. What was it about the integrated bar ends that you didn't like? The Cane Creek ends definitely...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By fishugly

These look ok to me. Just missed a used set on...

These look ok to me. Just missed a used set on Ebay for $10. http://www.serfas.com/product_details.asp?ID=196
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-26-11, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By fishugly

Thanks, guys. I found some inexpensive ones on...

Thanks, guys. I found some inexpensive ones on Ebay which have the same concept as the Cane Creeks and don't look too bad....but they're made in and shipped from China....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-11, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By fishugly

Ah, ok. I'll check it out. Thanks!

Ah, ok. I'll check it out. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-11, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By fishugly

Not sure what the "little nub" is but I did have...

Not sure what the "little nub" is but I did have the cable routed one way and it wouldn't shift at all. Once I rerouted the cable, it started shifting......at least that's how I recall it. I fiddled...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-11, 04:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By fishugly

Thanks. I'll dink around with it a bit more.

Thanks. I'll dink around with it a bit more.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By fishugly

No...I'm not sure of anything, actually. This is...

No...I'm not sure of anything, actually. This is all so foreign to me right now. I will tighten the tension a bit to see if that helps though.

The clearance as you mentioned above was originally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By fishugly

No, my Ergons don't have the bar ends. I've been...

No, my Ergons don't have the bar ends. I've been wondering if I shouldn't have splurged and got them instead. Too late now. I will check out the Singletracks. Thanks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-11, 10:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,097
Posted By fishugly

Bar ends. Which ones?

I'm just riding for exercise in town and commuting short distances, primarily. The Cane Creek bar ends look like a good design but I'm not convinced I want to pay $50 for them. Are there others of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-25-11, 10:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 621
Posted By fishugly

Not shifting smoothly into largest sprocket up front. Possible fixes?

It's a Shimano Deore LX derailleur. It was shifting ok until I changed the cable and started dinking with adjustments trying to make it shift better. For a while, it would not even shift, then, after...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,383
Posted By fishugly

So far, I have added an ISM Touring saddle,...

So far, I have added an ISM Touring saddle, swapped the 5 deg stem with a 10 deg my friend gave me, added some MTN bike riser bars (couldn't pass them up...expensive bars I got for wholesale), and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,260
Posted By fishugly

Thanks, guys! The open end of my Ergon grips...

Thanks, guys! The open end of my Ergon grips allowed me to slide them around on the bar to play with different widths...with lots of bar sticking out from each grip. The best feel for me thus far is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,260
Posted By fishugly

Handlebar width for hybrid bikes?

Though I'm guessing there's a lot of personal preference here, I thought I'd ask if there were any rules that should be followed before I started messing around with my new bars. My existing bars are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,013
Posted By fishugly

5 and 6 mm is what the Mako comes with. However,...

5 and 6 mm is what the Mako comes with. However, the bit holder for these is the standard 1/4" size so one could insert any two allen bits they wanted in the Mako's framework. I'd think a couple more...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,604
Posted By fishugly

Thumbs up!

Thumbs up!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-11, 09:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,604
Posted By fishugly

UPDATE: The ISM felt very strange to me...

UPDATE:

The ISM felt very strange to me right off the bat...and not overly comfortable. Not less so than a conventional seat for me....just different. Many adjustments later and it's better. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,013
Posted By fishugly

I happened to run across the Mako by Pockettoolx...

I happened to run across the Mako by Pockettoolx at the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake on Sat. While I don't know how functional it is, this thing certainly is a clever design! Very light and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,894
Posted By fishugly

The local shop ordered the smalls and based on...

The local shop ordered the smalls and based on feel between them and the larges, I went for the smalls. They work every bit as well as I had hoped/imagined. Left them slightly loose for the test ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,031
Posted By fishugly

It's not "mine" but it's the same exact bike: ...

It's not "mine" but it's the same exact bike: http://bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=2006&Brand=Gary%20Fisher&Model=Montare&Type=bike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-11, 05:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,031
Posted By fishugly

So. the disadvantage of having a wider bar is...

So. the disadvantage of having a wider bar is that I might need longer cables? Anything else? I was also considering bar ends, if that makes a difference in this discussion....

If I did need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-11, 02:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,031
Posted By fishugly

Thanks also to Retro Grouch and BCrider! You both...

Thanks also to Retro Grouch and BCrider! You both type faster than I!

My current thoughts are now in alignment with everyone's here. I will not cut the steerer.

On the riser bars being wider...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,031
Posted By fishugly

Dsbrantjr, Yes, I meant the steerer. I'm new...

Dsbrantjr,

Yes, I meant the steerer. I'm new to bike mechanics and don't know all the correct terminology. Anyway, no, I can not remove the spacers then mount the extender. The extender will only...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-11, 12:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,031
Posted By fishugly

Steerer extender (stem riser) raises bars too high. Should I cut the steering stem?

I have an extender like this: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=Dimension+Steerer+Extender&_sacat=0&_odkw=delta+stem+riser&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

The problem is, when I install it on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,526
Posted By fishugly

Don, It is people like you who remind me of...

Don,

It is people like you who remind me of the goodness still left in this chaotic society we live in. Thank you!! I'll get your check out tomorrow morning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,526
Posted By fishugly

I installed the riser this eve, on top of the...

I installed the riser this eve, on top of the existing spacers, and the bars are higher than I'd like. Looks like if I were to remove those existing spacers, cut the steering stem down, then clamp...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,894
Posted By fishugly

You guys, and gals, are great! Always quick on...

You guys, and gals, are great! Always quick on helpful replies. Thanks to all!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-11, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,894
Posted By fishugly

Sizing Ergon grips?

I was checking out the Ergon GP 1's at the bike shop today and liked them.....a lot! Problem was though, I couldn't decide between the Large and Small. Both felt good to me....but I'm sure, if I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,526
Posted By fishugly

Whilst on the subject of these stem risers, are...

Whilst on the subject of these stem risers, are spacers required, like the following? http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Avenir-Aluminum-Bicycle-Spacer/dp/B002K2KZJC/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_b
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,013
Posted By fishugly

Thanks for the helpful replies, everyone! If I...

Thanks for the helpful replies, everyone! If I get one at all, I think it'll be the Park Tool dog bone. I like the simplicity. I'd just add a few other smallish tools to round it out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-11, 03:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,013
Posted By fishugly

Do these multi-tools really work?

I'm relatively new to bicycle mechanics and would like to add a few tools to my saddle bag that one would most likely need on pleasure rides and short commutes. I see a plethora of the multi-tools,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,526
Posted By fishugly

Ok, thanks! Just so I understand correctly, is it...

Ok, thanks! Just so I understand correctly, is it like the following? http://www.amazon.com/Dimension-Steerer-Extender-Black-Threadless/dp/B001C6DTZY
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,526
Posted By fishugly

Hi Don, Sorry to butt in but couldn't help...

Hi Don,

Sorry to butt in but couldn't help but notice. I'm considering an extender too. Assuming Ted didn't want yours, what kind and size is it? How much would you want for it?

Thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,383
Posted By fishugly

Does one have to use spacers with a stem riser...

Does one have to use spacers with a stem riser like that?

http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Avenir-Aluminum-Bicycle-Spacer/dp/B002K2KZJC/ref=pd_bxgy_sg_text_b
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,383
Posted By fishugly

Thanks for the feedback/help, everyone! ...

Thanks for the feedback/help, everyone!

Back to getting the bars up so I'm not so hunched over.....my options thus far are threadless stem extender, cruiser bars, trekker bars and mountain bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-11, 08:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,383
Posted By fishugly

What kind of shock seat post are you using? Any...

What kind of shock seat post are you using? Any issues? I've been looking at various models and see very mixed reviews.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-19-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,383
Posted By fishugly

I like the looks of those grips! Those combined...

I like the looks of those grips! Those combined with some sort of MTN rise bars might work really well for my purposes.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-11, 08:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 951
Posted By fishugly

I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow.

I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow.
Forum: Commuting
07-18-11, 11:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 951
Posted By fishugly

Thanks, everyone. I got the aforementioned...

Thanks, everyone. I got the aforementioned Montare with all the accessories for $370. Ordered an ISM Touring saddle last night.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-18-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,604
Posted By fishugly

I bit the bullet and ordered the ISM Touring...

I bit the bullet and ordered the ISM Touring saddle last night. Fingers crossed.....

Thanks for the replies/info/help, everyone!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-11, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,383
Posted By fishugly

I got the bike. Re raising the bars, if I wanted...

I got the bike. Re raising the bars, if I wanted to keep a Mtn bike like set-up (rather than cruiser bars), is there any advantage to installing rise mountain bars instead of the threadless stem...
Forum: Recumbent
07-16-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,583
Posted By fishugly

Thanks, all!

Thanks, all!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-11, 07:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,604
Posted By fishugly

That's just what I suspected. Now, which one to...

That's just what I suspected. Now, which one to get??? The more I search online, the more I find. Problem is, I have yet to see any type of noseless saddle in a bike shop....and I have been to a lot...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-11, 08:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,604
Posted By fishugly

Thanks for your post! If I may ask, why did you...

Thanks for your post! If I may ask, why did you choose that saddle over all the others? Did you try any thing else?

Thanks again.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,604
Posted By fishugly

Why is that? Are they considered to be too...

Why is that? Are they considered to be too geeky....not "cool" enough or do they simply not work for most people? If the latter, have that many people gotten over the image thing to even give them a...
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