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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-18, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By otis66

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-18, 01:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By otis66

Thank you. I ordered a Townie 21D. I pick it up...

Thank you. I ordered a Townie 21D. I pick it up Friday.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By otis66

What bike for a 400lb man

Not sure what bike I should buy. I was looking at Electra Towne 21 speed. I’m 5’9” 400 lbs. what frame size reg or larg.
Forum: Commuting
03-26-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 108,942
Posted By otis66

I still ride my Trek 920

I still ride my Trek 920
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-26-13, 03:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,600
Posted By otis66

Starting weight 392Lbs in june. I can only be...

Starting weight 392Lbs in june. I can only be weighed at doctors office on his super scale. I refused to weigh 400Lbs so I started riding my bike.
Weight on 8/23/13 370Lbs.
My goal weight is...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-13, 03:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,101
Posted By otis66

Stops signs are part of my work out. I will stop...

Stops signs are part of my work out. I will stop at a stop sign and hold/balance on bike without putting my feet/foot on the grund and then continue. There are 4 stop signs on my route and I stop and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-13, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,450
Posted By otis66

I had the same problem a while back. Click,...

I had the same problem a while back. Click, Click, Click. I would only hear the tap/clicking when I was riding the bike. I would put the bike on my stand to check it out or I would stop on the side...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-13, 12:36 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,814
Posted By otis66

There is a fine line between light weight and...

There is a fine line between light weight and strenth. This happened to me in 1986. I was trying to ride my bike up a hill in 12th gear. the derailerur just flew off. All you can do is replace the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-07-13, 12:19 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 15,454
Posted By otis66

At 392 lbs my LBS recomended a Giant Sedona with...

At 392 lbs my LBS recomended a Giant Sedona with a standard CroMoly fork. I also had to replace the suspension seat tube with a solid seat tube. This bike is holding my weight no problem. The only...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-13, 10:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,575
Posted By otis66

Jamis Coda Sport.

I weigh 390 lbs. and losing... I would like a Jamis Coda Sport. Am I too heavy for a Jamis Coda or should I wait and lose a bit more weight first? I'm riding a Giant Sedona now but the bike is very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-28-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 952
Posted By otis66

I used this "Gear calculator. ...

I used this "Gear calculator.
http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.sherman/shift.html
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-23-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,159
Posted By otis66

This was happening to me last year. When my bike...

This was happening to me last year. When my bike was on the big chainring and the largest sprocket the cable would tap my shoe and I would hear a clicking noise every time my right foot passed near...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 108,942
Posted By otis66

I installed new touring tires and turned my 1995...

I installed new touring tires and turned my 1995 930 Trek into a commuter.

[http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h403/otis66/Trek930II001.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By otis66

This might help you. ...

This might help you.
http://home.earthlink.net/~mike.sherman/shift.html
Forum: Commuting
09-24-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,933
Posted By otis66

According to this definition I'm a "FRED" because...

According to this definition I'm a "FRED" because I refused to dress up in a costume to take my bycycle for a ride. What's the term for the guy who thinks he is racing in the Tour De France. Most of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-12, 01:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 570
Posted By otis66

This happened to my a while back. I just lowered...

This happened to my a while back. I just lowered the seat about 1/2" and everything has been okay. No more pain in my knee.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-12, 12:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,908
Posted By otis66

Get some valve lapping compund and slowly thread...

Get some valve lapping compund and slowly thread on working back and forth until it screws on easily. The threads will look new.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,824
Posted By otis66

I flipped over my handle bars after hitting a pot...

I flipped over my handle bars after hitting a pot hole. Front rim was tacoed. I took the wheel off of my bicycle and hammered it on the curb (hittig at the tire only) until the rim was true enough to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-12, 11:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,095
Posted By otis66

You should get the book "BIG BLUE BOOK OF BICYCLE...

You should get the book "BIG BLUE BOOK OF BICYCLE REPAIAR. A DO IT YOURSELF BICYCLE REPAIR GUIDE FROM PARK TOOL, 2nd edition". In this book is a maintenance schedule for 100, 500, 1000 and 3000...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,354
Posted By otis66

It could be what you are wearing during your work...

It could be what you are wearing during your work out or the detergent being used to wash you clothes. I got a rash once and it turns out the detergent being used to wash my work uniforms was the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-12, 04:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,107
Posted By otis66

I'd like to take the Shift 4 for a test ride.

I'd like to take the Shift 4 for a test ride.
Forum: Touring
09-10-12, 06:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,107
Posted By otis66

Your wife might need a woman specific bicycle...

Your wife might need a woman specific bicycle frame. This may be helpful.
http://voices.yahoo.com/women-specific-bikes-frames-every-female-cyclist-3646355.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-12, 04:29 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,025
Posted By otis66

I did a little more research and it looks like...

I did a little more research and it looks like disk brakes are more popular on MTB's than on road bikes. I like the idea of my hybred having disk brakes. I just might get that FX 7.5 disk.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-12, 03:13 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,025
Posted By otis66

Disk Brakes a fad

Are disk brakes on a bicylce just a fad? I just notice that the 2013 Trek 7.5 is no longer available with disk brakes. I'm also seeing a few of the bike companies doing away with bicylces with disk...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,405
Posted By otis66

Here are a few options. ...

Here are a few options.
https://store.electrabike.com/eSource/ecom/eSource/BOTTLE_CAGE_ADAPTER__Black_/i_1_0_/_368786.aspx...
Forum: Commuting
09-04-12, 06:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,223
Posted By otis66

This is what I was thinking.

This is what I was thinking.
Forum: Commuting
09-03-12, 10:46 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,612
Posted By otis66

Someone on the site posted this a while back....

Someone on the site posted this a while back. Somtimes you just have to go gangsta when your riding "The Tour De F**** Y". LOL Be careful out there.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgCqz3l33kU...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 10,866
Posted By otis66

A helmet cam or some type of video camera will...

A helmet cam or some type of video camera will defuse most road ragers. Just tell'em to smile for the camera. A camera in the back is also a good idea.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiBVTtrS1w...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-12, 02:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,107
Posted By otis66

That helps thank you. The Trek website does not...

That helps thank you. The Trek website does not list this info.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-12, 01:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,107
Posted By otis66

What is the max air presure for the tires on...

What is the max air presure for the tires on you're new Shift?
Forum: Commuting
08-23-12, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 605
Posted By otis66

Talk to your lawyer. Do not sighn anything. The...

Talk to your lawyer. Do not sighn anything. The insurance company is not going to have your best intrest in mind.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-12, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,107
Posted By otis66

The more I read about the new Trek Shift the more...

The more I read about the new Trek Shift the more I like.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-17-12, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 15,107
Posted By otis66

The Trek Shift looks like a Crank Foward bicycle....

The Trek Shift looks like a Crank Foward bicycle. I see now why my LBS is no longer a Electra Bicycles dealer. My LBS is a Trek/Specialized dealer. I will be very interested in this bicycle when it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-12, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,332
Posted By otis66

I just read my "PARK TOOL BIG BLUE BOOK OF...

I just read my "PARK TOOL BIG BLUE BOOK OF BICYCLE REPAIR 2nd EDITION". I'm looking on page 130...Table:9.1 Trouble shooting table.(shifting or riding symtoms)....Symptom: Chain shifts off of largest...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,440
Posted By otis66

You should change the oil in your car every 3500...

You should change the oil in your car every 3500 miles OR once a year.
Forum: Touring
08-14-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 367,608
Posted By otis66

My 930. I'm still working on it. Getting a lot of...

My 930. I'm still working on it. Getting a lot of good ideas on this thread. I've re-installed oem fork (removed suse fork), replaced headset, replaced cassette 11-28, installed new shift and brake...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-13-12, 08:30 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 5,759
Posted By otis66

Your suppose to stop at a stop sign. If the...

Your suppose to stop at a stop sign. If the driver had stop at the stop sighn you would not have ran into his car. Driver is at fault.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,794
Posted By otis66

Yes. I should go through 2-3 chains before having...

Yes. I should go through 2-3 chains before having to buy a new cassette.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 592
Posted By otis66

Take a piece of aluminum foil and rub on the...

Take a piece of aluminum foil and rub on the spokes. The rust will go away.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,794
Posted By otis66

Took my bicycle to LBS yesterday. A slight...

Took my bicycle to LBS yesterday. A slight adjustment to the front derailleur was all that was needed. Chain rings are okay. LBS informed me that what I thought were worn chainring teath were part of...
Forum: Touring
08-12-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,409
Posted By otis66

It is possible that your problem is not in your...

It is possible that your problem is not in your hands. Your problem could be in your elbow (cubital tunnel syndrome), souldler or neck. Different handle bars may help you. Try tapping the base of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-12, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,794
Posted By otis66

When I remove the crank I'll take pictures and...

When I remove the crank I'll take pictures and post. I'll be removing the crank tomorrow. I'll post pictures of the entire drive system.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-12, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,794
Posted By otis66

So far the HG41-7 cassette works great. Very...

So far the HG41-7 cassette works great. Very smooth shifting so far. I cannot feel the shift, I got off of my bicycle 3 times to see if the gears shifted....'It did. I also like the 11-28 better...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-12, 08:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,278
Posted By otis66

Shift to the largest gear (chainring) in the...

Shift to the largest gear (chainring) in the front and the 2nd cog in the rear. This puts higher tension on the chain. Looking at your chain there should be a double "S" moving through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,794
Posted By otis66

When I went to my LBS to buy an IG chain I was...

When I went to my LBS to buy an IG chain I was told that the rear cassette was also worn. I was given a HG cassette sprocket Shimano P/N CS-HG41-7 and a HG chain P/N KMC Z72. I informed the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-12, 12:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,794
Posted By otis66

IG chain system to a HG chain system

I'm a noobie. I installed a CS-HG41-7 seven speed cassete with a new KMC Z72 chain. The casette and chain are HG Rear derailleur shifts perfectlly up and down. Front derailleur hangs up when...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-10-12, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,790
Posted By otis66

I think this may help you. It looks like Reynolds...

I think this may help you. It looks like Reynolds steel is just a brand name.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/41xx_steel
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reynolds_Cycle_Technology
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-12, 03:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By otis66

After running some numbers on that web site I see...

After running some numbers on that web site I see that the problem is my conditioning at this point. I will try to get into better shape before replacing the chain rings. If I must change the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-12, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By otis66

Bud16415. This web page is very helpful thanks.

Bud16415. This web page is very helpful thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,084
Posted By otis66

Thanks Bradtx . I was thinking somthing in the...

Thanks Bradtx . I was thinking somthing in the 28/38/48 range.
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