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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By mlh122

yeah it's a pretty cheap bike so I'm sure it's a...

yeah it's a pretty cheap bike so I'm sure it's a manufactured wheel. I like the ideas about the sandpaper and the washers, what size of washers should I get, I could go measure the thickness of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-10, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By mlh122

Moving from bolt-on wheel to quick release?

i've been helping my dad fix up an old bike. it had a bolt-on rear wheel but the front is quick-release. his rear wheel had a busted spoke and someone rode it for a long time with the broken spoke...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-10, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,241
Posted By mlh122

maybe i underestimate physics or something but...

maybe i underestimate physics or something but you must really be nailing those turns if that sound is tire screeching on pavement. have you tried different surfaces? ie the sound should be different...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,259
Posted By mlh122

I've heard that BD is mostly good with a few...

I've heard that BD is mostly good with a few horrible experiences here and there. I prefer to buy bikes either at my favorite LBS (which is quite a drive, as my closest one is more BS than bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-22-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,358
Posted By mlh122

edit: sorry for the big rant, if you don't want...

edit: sorry for the big rant, if you don't want to read all of the below, i can summarize with this: "avoid department stores, their bikes tend to be of such low quality they can be unsafe, get an...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-22-10, 01:21 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,187
Posted By mlh122

I'd like to put in a vote for mountain bikes....

I'd like to put in a vote for mountain bikes. When I ride my road bike it is definitely faster and smoother, but if i accidentally hit a pothole or a rock or something it can really throw off my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,123
Posted By mlh122

I was in the same boat, I only have 1 bike, so it...

I was in the same boat, I only have 1 bike, so it sorta needs to do everything. I have a Trek 4500 so it came with some super knobby tires, great on dirt but pretty bad on concrete. So i swapped them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,670
Posted By mlh122

Maybe I measured my inseam wrong, but I'm 5'10.5"...

Maybe I measured my inseam wrong, but I'm 5'10.5" with a 34" inseam, my LBS was really convinced i needed a 21" MTB frame. At the time i had a 17" frame which felt way too small even with a setback...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,607
Posted By mlh122

I've had some major issues with the flat plastic...

I've had some major issues with the flat plastic platforms. the ones with no tread on them. those combined with casual shoes that also have little to no tread. especially if i go through a puddle or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 05:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,842
Posted By mlh122

I take my chances regarding bike theft, I have a...

I take my chances regarding bike theft, I have a good lock and I try to lock as many removable components depending on what i'm locking to. So far I refuse to do the uglify thing. It's like "i bought...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-09, 04:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 938
Posted By mlh122

I think i'd shop around, for $175 you might be...

I think i'd shop around, for $175 you might be able to get a nice new Fuji or Schwinn (from a bike shop not walmart..), last year my wife got a brand new Trek 3700 with a warranty and a front shock,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-13-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By mlh122

PDX: Special Report: Who's to blame - drivers or cyclists?

Portland, OR. KATU news did an article and video on how blame is distributed in bike vs. car accidents.

http://www.katu.com/news/11219826.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-07, 10:34 AM
Replies: 224
Views: 46,922
Posted By mlh122

Performance Bike Shop Portland, Or: friendly...

Performance Bike Shop Portland, Or: friendly staff, not very technical though, 1 mechanic on staff who is very busy, good prices, occaisionally great prices, and staff are nice and try hard to help....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-15-07, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 861
Posted By mlh122

i have a "mudflap" which blocks a lot of the...

i have a "mudflap" which blocks a lot of the rocks. It doesn't block as much as my Avenir front fender did, but the Avenir broke off when I cased a small jump. the mudflap won't break off. you could...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-12-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,135
Posted By mlh122

I think its more "how" you ride and not "what"...

I think its more "how" you ride and not "what" you ride. I had a bike with Acera/Acera drivetrain and I took so/so care of it, and rode easy/medium XC trails, and a lot of road on it. It worked fine,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,608
Posted By mlh122

good point, would also help in wrecks though hehe.

good point, would also help in wrecks though hehe.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,393
Posted By mlh122

+1 just build another bike out of the spare...

+1 just build another bike out of the spare parts, that way you don't have a box of parts that aren't being used. Enough parts to make a bike might as well be a bike and an unridden bike is like a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-30-07, 12:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,608
Posted By mlh122

A motorbiker at my work has one of those jackets...

A motorbiker at my work has one of those jackets with titanium plates all through the back/chest/arms... if they make a breatheable one I think it would sell well in the commuter stores.

edit:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-07, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 597
Posted By mlh122

You can find the spring, maybe try all your LBSs...

You can find the spring, maybe try all your LBSs or a local bike collective if you have one. Actually at a local bike collective you might be able to find a cheap replacement entire Der. for $4. if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By mlh122

Well, both... just coasting it will emit 1 click...

Well, both... just coasting it will emit 1 click per rev. from the rear hub area pretty reliably. When pedaling I would get 2 or 3 louder clicks from the BB area, as well as feel them in the left...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-29-07, 03:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By mlh122

Attacked cyclist wants more security on trail

This trail goes through many very very bad neighborhoods. often times bordered by a 8ft concrete wall on oneside and a tall fence on the other. It's prime mugging area. I doubt they'll put any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-07, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 741
Posted By mlh122

I started learning for the same reason. I brought...

I started learning for the same reason. I brought my bike in to the LBS for my free maintenance, the shifting had gone a little off and needed some fine tuning, well they held it for a week, then i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By mlh122

Freehub roughness?

I had some bearing issues (Shimano FH-M475 rear hub) so i tore it down to repack (turns out the driveside race was dry!) but while i had it apart, all the bearings out, i spun the wheel while holding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-29-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,246
Posted By mlh122

i got rid of my kickstand because 1) it made...

i got rid of my kickstand because
1) it made an annoying boioioioiinggg noise every time i hit something. and
2) i went off a smallish jump (~1foot?) and the kickstand popped down and i didn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-07, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By mlh122

E-Type BB and F.Der to Regular BB and F.Der?

I have a creaky sealed 73 / 110.5 E-Type BB that I'd like to replace. I'm having trouble finding a 73 / 110.5 E-type BB. I don't like the E-type F. Derailler either. I have found 73/110.5 regular...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-07, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By mlh122

We bought a 16" Kona Smoke at Bike Gallery in...

We bought a 16" Kona Smoke at Bike Gallery in portland. its awesome for commuting. I've taken it on a few easy dirt trails and it does well on those too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-14-07, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 817
Posted By mlh122

there's a few ways to try saddles. 1) just...

there's a few ways to try saddles.

1) just start buying saddles and trying them, expensive and can be slow.
2) buy a few different saddles at once, keep one, return the others (or sell them on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-07, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,847
Posted By mlh122

well you don't "need" gears as many people go...

well you don't "need" gears as many people go singlespeed, and the singlespeeders don't "need" freewheels as many people go fixed gear, and fixed gear riders don't "need" brakes as the fixed gear...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-02-07, 02:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,082
Posted By mlh122

Trek 4500 5 yrs? $460 + about $300 in...

Trek 4500
5 yrs?
$460 + about $300 in upgrades over time
Blue
Married
Pacific Northwest
...

Please take my noob knowledge for what it's worth. But it's my understanding that brands make a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,019
Posted By mlh122

yep if "problem" = minor inconvenience, then I...

yep if "problem" = minor inconvenience, then I think bikers by far cause more "problems" just by delaying a driver 5 seconds to slow down and go around. But if "problem" = injuries, deaths, $$$ in...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-02-07, 08:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,019
Posted By mlh122

Who causes more problems? News Poll

KATU News in Portland, Oregon held a poll asking "Who causes more problems on the road, motorists, or cyclists?" and receiving a lot of responses:

http://www.katu.com/news/8769412.html
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-07, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,373
Posted By mlh122

I was disappointed by a 3700 too. It was almost...

I was disappointed by a 3700 too. It was almost as bad as my walmart bike :(

I ride my 4500 twice as hard as i rode the 3700 and it's holding up fine, no problemo :beer:

it's also lighter,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-07, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 726
Posted By mlh122

I've never built one but I've taken off/put back...

I've never built one but I've taken off/put back on/adjusted almost all the parts on a few different bikes. I don't think it would be too tough. I've heard for starting out you can save some money on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 761
Posted By mlh122

I've never not been able to ride anything because...

I've never not been able to ride anything because I didn't have a full suspension. Anything I can ride on FS i could ride on HT, just more painfully :eek:nutz!:eek:

for me, FS isn't worth the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By mlh122

The frame looks decent, the fork and deraillers...

The frame looks decent, the fork and deraillers are not great but should hold up to light/medium punishment. I'm not a fan of Tektro discs, and dunno anything about the rear shock. I say take the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-07, 11:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 694
Posted By mlh122

I remember the case and the guy, I hope he lost....

I remember the case and the guy, I hope he lost. Correction, I hope he incurred massive amounts of legal fees, then lost.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-07, 10:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By mlh122

Thanks I'll try that, I have the low stop set...

Thanks I'll try that, I have the low stop set screw set so that the left side of the cage is about 2mm from the chain in the granny gear, should I change that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-07, 04:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By mlh122

Chain rubbing derailleur bracket

Help! this is annoying! I have a 2005 Trek 4500 and in the granny chainwheel, the chain rubs on the little bracket that seems to hold the front derailleur on. The derailleur does not have a bracket...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 550
Posted By mlh122

The disk brakes that are cheap you don't want,...

The disk brakes that are cheap you don't want, and the disk brakes you want aren't cheap.

brakes are a safety thing, i wouldn't buy the cheapo ones as you probably wouldn't see a big improvement...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,654
Posted By mlh122

I thought BB5's needed the allen key? and BB7's...

I thought BB5's needed the allen key? and BB7's had the red adjuster knobs? I have BB7's and have used the knobs and cable adjusters for all my adjustments, totally tool-less since install.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,654
Posted By mlh122

When i'm not riding aggressively like in the...

When i'm not riding aggressively like in the winter, i might ride 5 to 10 miles per week running errands, but my longer commutes i'll do by car. I eat about 1000 to 1500 calories a day. If I'm riding...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-10-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,351
Posted By mlh122

Call a few other stores. My wife had her heart...

Call a few other stores. My wife had her heart set on a 16" Trek 3700 in Purple. The LBS said "sorry, Trek is out of purple, I'll get my Trek rep on the horn and see what we can do" so we milled...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-10-07, 08:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 670
Posted By mlh122

Remember, the front guy eats spiders, the last...

Remember, the front guy eats spiders, the last guy eats farts (i ride with some gassy dudes). Don't tail the guy in front of you too close or you might not see obstacles. Try to carry enough stuff so...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-07, 08:04 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 3,966
Posted By mlh122

riding without a helmet to me feels like flying...

riding without a helmet to me feels like flying in a plane without your seatbelt on. Most likely nothing will happen, if something does, the safety device might save your life, but really you're...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 471
Posted By mlh122

I don't evangelize anymore because cars are so...

I don't evangelize anymore because cars are so engrained in people that they scoff at biking. I think there are different types of people that are more likely to bike commute. If you try to...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-07, 07:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,898
Posted By mlh122

when stopping i put my right foot down but...

when stopping i put my right foot down but usually just because i'm in the bike lane and that's where the curb is. if i put my foot on the ground i either have to touch my tippy toe to the ground or...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-07, 12:05 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,597
Posted By mlh122

I guess some areas are stricter than others with...

I guess some areas are stricter than others with DUIs. My cousin just got his 3rd DUI in 2 yrs (1 in 2006 and 2 in 2007 so far) this last DUI was about 3 weeks ago and had the added bonus of...
Forum: Commuting
07-09-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 716
Posted By mlh122

My wife rides a Kona Smoke for commuting, she...

My wife rides a Kona Smoke for commuting, she likes it alot as it has full fenders and an upright position and everything is color-matched flat black. The slick tires roll very well but it still is...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 789
Posted By mlh122

doh! you are right again. the only spokeless...

doh! you are right again. the only spokeless wheels i've ever seen were carbon fiber, but his listing indeed says "ALUMINUM MAGNESIUM ALLOY" so I stand corrected. I've never heard of these so I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-07, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 789
Posted By mlh122

I'm not sure, its just that the spokes pull a...

I'm not sure, its just that the spokes pull a regular rim inward and create the strength, with nothing pulling on them its just a plastic circle and seems like it would be weaker. You are right...
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