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Forum: For Sale
03-11-15, 07:45 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 388,859
Posted By thefunnyman

Have: Brooks Cambium c17 Want: Fizik Tritone...

Have: Brooks Cambium c17
Want: Fizik Tritone triathlon saddle
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By thefunnyman

Shimano WH-R550 wheels for clydes

I'm currently at 260 and falling...I have been trolling craigslist and found what i feel is a good deal on a 2005 Cannondale R700 road bike. I am concerned about the wheelset (WH-R550) and how well...
Forum: Southeast
09-18-13, 11:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,490
Posted By thefunnyman

Another Northwest Arkansan here. I primarily...

Another Northwest Arkansan here. I primarily commute and ride for fitness. I'm too portly to race :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-12, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 647
Posted By thefunnyman

Knocking while pedaling with load on handlebars

Hello all, I hope you can help me out with a knocking sound I can't seem to narrow down. The noise appears to be coming from the front side of the bicycle. It only occurs while I am pedaling and...
Forum: Commuting
10-23-12, 07:39 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,668
Posted By thefunnyman

waterproof bicycle mounted garage door opener? ...

waterproof bicycle mounted garage door opener? Maybe a decent pannier-backpack that costs less than 100?
Forum: Commuting
10-15-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,405
Posted By thefunnyman

I don't know specific laws or anything, but can...

I don't know specific laws or anything, but can they actually dictate that certain types of vehicles are not allowed on the premises (I'm assuming on private property they could dictate whatever they...
Forum: Touring
10-12-12, 07:57 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,028
Posted By thefunnyman

The Buffalo National River area in Northwest...

The Buffalo National River area in Northwest Arkansas is absolutely beautiful and you could be in the vicinity at peak fall colors! Lots of great camping, hiking, and canoeing. One thing, it's a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-12, 05:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By thefunnyman

I have received a couple of PMs in regard to this...

I have received a couple of PMs in regard to this thread. My post count isn't high enough to respond yet fyi...not trying to snub anybody. Have I not proved that I'm not a spammer? :)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-12, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By thefunnyman

Hmm....after a little reading it appears the...

Hmm....after a little reading it appears the tektros u mentioned are actually marginally cheaper than the avids...I suspect that point will be moot once they busted up the group pricing. I will most...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-12, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By thefunnyman

Good info on the differences between shimano and...

Good info on the differences between shimano and sram. So u guys that have the same build, how r the offroading capabilities? Im a little concerned with the double crank but the builder said this...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By thefunnyman

Alright I feel better now. Thanks so much guys!

Alright I feel better now. Thanks so much guys!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-25-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,520
Posted By thefunnyman

Custom LBS cross-check build pricing

So, I've been in the market for a do-all road bike and I haven't been finding quite what I want at the LBS's in my area. I've been looking for a steel cyclocross-ish bike that will take a rack and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-12, 01:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By thefunnyman

Sorry, you're right. I don't know what i'm...

Sorry, you're right. I don't know what i'm talking about half the time. I guess I put it in the "race" category since it appears to be a unitasker designed to be light and fast, without much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By thefunnyman

Alright alright, you guys have convinced me that...

Alright alright, you guys have convinced me that happy wife = happy life in this regard. Just to provide some perspective so everyone doesn't think i'm some oppressive a-hole.


Last Sunday we...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By thefunnyman

Great feedback and discusion! this community is...

Great feedback and discusion! this community is so awesome!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By thefunnyman

here's the bike she's liking. it's a 34/50...

here's the bike she's liking. it's a 34/50 crankset with 12x30 10 speed cassette.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-12, 11:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By thefunnyman

Well, the point with my direction for a bike...

Well, the point with my direction for a bike build is that i COULD with a few different wheelsets change the bike from a commuter, to a racer, to light offroad machine. The versatility is appealing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-12, 11:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,681
Posted By thefunnyman

Talking my wife out of a race bike.

I have been cycling/commuting for about a year now on a junky cheap trek hybrid. I will soon be having my lbs build up a do-all road bike on a cross-check frame because I really really like the...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,081
Posted By thefunnyman

I just bought this winner: ...

I just bought this winner:
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/phoenix-backpack

I also got to test out how durable it is during a wreck on Tuesday. I slipped on some railroad tracks and did a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-03-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,440
Posted By thefunnyman

I recently had very similar issues with a Trek...

I recently had very similar issues with a Trek 7.1 fx. Here's my thread which looks very similar to yours. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-12, 04:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By thefunnyman

Hey! A fellow Northwest Arkansan! I'm around...

Hey! A fellow Northwest Arkansan! I'm around Rogers/Bentonville.

Regarding rough patches, I completely agree. Due to the rigidity of the frame, I feel every bump, so this little "technique" is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-30-12, 08:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By thefunnyman

Alright another update. After getting in touch...

Alright another update. After getting in touch with Trek, they sent me a 32 spoke Camino wheel as a warranty replacement, not a warranty upgrade, so there was no cost to me. According to the shop...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,631
Posted By thefunnyman

Fair enough. My understanding wasn't so much how...

Fair enough. My understanding wasn't so much how the bag looked on the bike, but how goofy, or not goofy the bag looked off the bike. Funny how easy it is to perceive different things from the same...
Forum: Commuting
01-27-12, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,631
Posted By thefunnyman

+1. I just attached a milk crate to the top of...

+1. I just attached a milk crate to the top of my rear rack and now I just toss any bag I like in and go! Saves a bunch of time.
Forum: Commuting
01-17-12, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By thefunnyman

Northwest Arkansas here. Been commuting since...

Northwest Arkansas here. Been commuting since September. Only obstacle lately has been the hellacious wind!
Forum: Commuting
01-12-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,470
Posted By thefunnyman

+1, I have this....it is awesome

+1, I have this....it is awesome
Forum: Commuting
01-11-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,447
Posted By thefunnyman

Down to 32F I wear minus33 lightweight merino...

Down to 32F I wear minus33 lightweight merino wool baselayer, t-shirt, wool glove liner, and a wool neck gaiter up top. Cycling shorts and some old ratty baggy dress pants on bottom. I'm a clyde as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By thefunnyman

So, should Trek change their weight limit...

So, should Trek change their weight limit statement to say: "300 pounds, but only if you are traveling on absolutely flat pavement with zero hints of bumps, or a planetary system whose gravitational...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-12, 12:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By thefunnyman

Thanks so much for your input! I took your...

Thanks so much for your input! I took your advice and got in touch with the Trek Warranty Rep. They are going to work out a warranty upgrade credit to give me a better rear wheel. The rep told me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-12, 09:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By thefunnyman

I've never walked in or sounded angry with any of...

I've never walked in or sounded angry with any of them. I understand that I'm a large individual and always just assumed that it was my weight that was the problem. In fact everyone that I've...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-12, 08:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,807
Posted By thefunnyman

Question regarding bicycle warranties and my LBS.

First of all I'd just like to say thank you to the entire community here on BF. The wealth of information related to cycling here never ceases to amaze me. Also realize that I am a complete noob at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-19-11, 05:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By thefunnyman

Thanks for the input. Does anyone have any...

Thanks for the input. Does anyone have any opinions on the difference in shifters between the bikes? Having never ridden a road bike, I think the location of the bar end shifters on the Conquest...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-18-11, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By thefunnyman

Redline Conquest vs Motobecane Super Mirage

Hello! I hope this can be considered the right forum for this question. First a little history since this is my first post. I've been lurking this forum for a few months and just want to say...
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