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Forum: Texas
10-09-14, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,470
Posted By realmac

I joined the Carrollton Bike Club a few weeks...

I joined the Carrollton Bike Club a few weeks ago. Haven't ridden with them yet, but am also doing the 25mile stretch ride as part of North Texas Bicycle Rally (Home Page...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-28-14, 11:37 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,702
Posted By realmac

31 - 5'9 225 here. Definitely need to lose some...

31 - 5'9 225 here. Definitely need to lose some weight. I lift weights a couple times a week. Was running 2-3 times a week. Now that I have a good road bike I plan to integrate that into my training...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-14, 05:52 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 25,735
Posted By realmac

Lbs is going to fix it and give me a tuneup....

Lbs is going to fix it and give me a tuneup. Should run me like $50. They're adjusting my front and rear dérailleur and adjusting spokes on wheels. Maybe they aren't so bad after all. :)
Forum: Commuting
09-27-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 301
Views: 25,735
Posted By realmac

Welp I screwed up my pedal install and my...

Welp I screwed up my pedal install and my derailleur rubs in the front even after I spent a few hours adjusting it. Pedal felt funny while riding, I pulled over and it just fell off completely. My...
Forum: Commuting
09-27-14, 10:02 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 25,735
Posted By realmac

Just chiming in... Ordered a Windsor Wellington...

Just chiming in... Ordered a Windsor Wellington 2.0 on 9/20 from Bikes Direct. Then two day laters I decided to upgrade to a Wellington SL. I put my measurements in an online calculator from another...
Forum: Introductions
09-13-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 308
Posted By realmac

Welcome to the forum. I'm from Long Island which...

Welcome to the forum. I'm from Long Island which is practically next door. Lots of knowledgable people here. :)
Forum: Introductions
09-11-13, 10:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By realmac

Hello From Dallas

Hello from Dallas Texas!

In April I bought a Takara Kabuto road bike off Amazon. It's a single speed bike, I would categorize the engineering as mediocre. Biggest issue is the factory braking...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-13, 09:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By realmac

Brakes and Crankshaft Questions

Having two issues. Trying to upgrade the brakes on my bike to dual pivot. The kit I ordered a few months ago lacks a bolt long enough to go through the frame. I'm not sure what I should be ordering...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-13, 10:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By realmac

310875Update: I rode for a good 45 minutes today...

310875Update: I rode for a good 45 minutes today and it stayed pretty straight (maybe an inch off, but I turned the wheel/handlebars and it was fine after that). Still trying to baby this bike. Hit a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-13, 01:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By realmac

I did insert it past the minimum marking on the...

I did insert it past the minimum marking on the stem. Read on another thread here about putting some light oil to help the components function better. So I used a minimum amount of synthetic silicone...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By realmac

I do understand your POV with value. Just because...

I do understand your POV with value. Just because it's old doesn't mean it still doesn't have a great deal of usable life left. Since I'm not really sure what to look for, I have a fear of getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-13, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By realmac

Will try the spacer or taking it to a shop. I...

Will try the spacer or taking it to a shop. I know it's not the best bike out there. Kinda looking at the absolute minimum while I pay off student loans. The used bikes I saw in the area were either...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-13, 09:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By realmac

Quill Handlebar Setup Loose on Takara Kabuto Bike

Hi there. Been riding bikes for a while. Used to ride a mountain bike for years and now I'm trying out a road bike. Got a Takaru Kabuto Single Speed Bike off Amazon. I've put the whole thing together...
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