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Forum: Recreational & Family
02-02-15, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,548
Posted By ickyicky

27.5 (also called 650b) is sort of an oddball...

27.5 (also called 650b) is sort of an oddball size and may be hard to get tires and tubes for. 26" (common mountain bike) or 29" (which is just a marketing term for fat 700c tires) will be a lot...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-15, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,518
Posted By ickyicky

Another vote for the Cascadias. I ran Planet Bike...

Another vote for the Cascadias. I ran Planet Bike Sodapops for a few years and when I switched it was a night and day difference. Much better spray protection and they stay where they're supposed to....
Forum: Commuting
02-01-15, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,518
Posted By ickyicky

Bar ends (to lean forward and get out of the...

Bar ends (to lean forward and get out of the wind, also to give another hand position) and slicks would probably wake the MTB up a bit.

Re: the IGH recommendation, see if you can try before you...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-02-15, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,147
Posted By ickyicky

What you mainly want to avoid is rear suspension....

What you mainly want to avoid is rear suspension. Front suspension is a bit of dead weight and maybe a bit of wasted effort, but rear suspension is downright awful.

It adds a ton of weight
It...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-14, 10:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,198
Posted By ickyicky

My Nexus 7 makes ticking noises like a clock...

My Nexus 7 makes ticking noises like a clock while pedaling, but only in certain gears. If I'm riding next to a hard surface that the sound will bounce off (parked cars, bridge structures) it's very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-14, 10:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,356
Posted By ickyicky

Can you just buy it off him or borrow it for...

Can you just buy it off him or borrow it for longer? It's a Cromoly mountain bike, it's done just about all the depreciating it can. Full-coverage fenders, a rear rack, slick tires and you could ride...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,356
Posted By ickyicky

A bike co-op is a nonprofit shop devoted to...

A bike co-op is a nonprofit shop devoted to promoting cycling. Almost always has some decent used bikes for sale. Usually ridiculously TS/TG friendly too, for what it's worth.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-27-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,356
Posted By ickyicky

Is tucking and test-fitting an option? There are...

Is tucking and test-fitting an option? There are way too many variables here. Also, if your area is big enough to support a bike co-op, that could be your answer.
Forum: Commuting
05-19-14, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,019
Posted By ickyicky

This was my experience exactly. Bought an...

This was my experience exactly. Bought an alu-framed mountain bike for $45 as a beater, two sets of pads, one cheap chain, one sunrace cassette, one Tourney derailleur, one seat and post, etc etc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 834
Posted By ickyicky

That was totally right... but I'm quickly...

That was totally right... but I'm quickly learning that not all dreams deserve to come true. The surfaces are rusted and the fork threads are deformed from rust. The entire headset is CCM-specific...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 834
Posted By ickyicky

Old CCM... threaded crown race?

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So I'm trying to open up the headset on my (badly rusted) 1949 CCM Ladies' Roadster, and there are no wrench flats on the crown race. I've seen a few teardown reports on this type of bike,...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-14, 10:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,679
Posted By ickyicky

Also, even a crummy *mart bike should have a gear...

Also, even a crummy *mart bike should have a gear that lets you crawl up a hill. Make sure your shifter actually lets you reach the lowest gear (biggest gear) on the back. If your cable tension is...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-14, 10:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,679
Posted By ickyicky

Instead of 1.5 slicks, you could also get 1.95...

Instead of 1.5 slicks, you could also get 1.95 slicks. A bit cushier while still cutting down on rolling resistance. Also, you can reuse the tubes and save about $10. No matter what width you get,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-14-14, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,461
Posted By ickyicky

If you have a replaceable hanger, be sure it's...

If you have a replaceable hanger, be sure it's bolted on tight. I had a weird skip from 7-5 that was caused by that.
Forum: Commuting
03-10-14, 10:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,728
Posted By ickyicky

Another vote for slicks and fenders. Also a rear...

Another vote for slicks and fenders. Also a rear rack sooner rather than later if you don't want gigantic back-sweat.
Forum: Commuting
02-27-14, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 739
Posted By ickyicky

Are you still running the stock tires? I'm on a...

Are you still running the stock tires? I'm on a pretty similar bike (Jamis Trail X1) and changing to 26x1.95 Tioga City Slickers really woke it up. Slower than a roadie but cheaper than an...
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