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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-17, 09:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,440
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks everyone. I was thinking everyone would be...

Thanks everyone. I was thinking everyone would be laughing at me for my lack of knowledge in how to put air in the tire. I feel so much better now that I'm not alone in this.

Come to find out, the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,440
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks so much for the help. I thought I tried...

Thanks so much for the help. I thought I tried that but since it's definitely the way to do it, I'll keep trying.

:thumb: Thanks again. I knew I came to the right place to get help!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-29-17, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,440
Posted By diddlydoo

How do put air in these tires?

Hi,

I've put air in these skinny road bike tires before but remember it being a strange way of doing it. I forgot what I did and now I have a flat tire that needs air.

Can someone please...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

I am looking for another bike and I keep going...

I am looking for another bike and I keep going back to the one I just sold on Cragislist. I really did like the way it rode. It was smooth and I liked the easy smooth gear changes.

I give up on...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-11-16, 05:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Well I finally sold the bike today. Sold it from...

Well I finally sold the bike today. Sold it from Craigslist. The guy knows bikes and said it was really nice. His wife came and took it for a spin and it fit her perfectly. After all said and done I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-08-16, 01:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

I don't know that 17" will do the trick. Before...

I don't know that 17" will do the trick. Before buying another bike I was going to do more research and call and talk to Nashbar more in depth and shop around more at other bike places. Sure, 17"...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-08-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

lol. No way this bike would be a good fit for...

lol. No way this bike would be a good fit for anyone 6' unless they were riding it as a clown in a circus. This is a small 15" bike.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-05-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks for the responses. I do appreciate the...

Thanks for the responses. I do appreciate the input.

The bike is just too too small. I decided to give it one more try. I took it out on the paved bike trails and rode it about an hour and a half....
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 03:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks so much. I appreciate all responses. It...

Thanks so much. I appreciate all responses. It gives me something to consider. I guess I just thought I could order a bike and if too small could make alterations...i.e. lift the handlebar up,...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 03:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Your work-around for your son will be my last...

Your work-around for your son will be my last resort if the bike does not sell. I'll then know I'll have to put more money into it to make it comfortable for me. I tend to be more optimistic that it...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. I hope you enjoy your new bike. Yes, I...

Thanks. I hope you enjoy your new bike. Yes, I think the bigger sized bike would work better and be more comfortable. Yesterday when I was riding, I felt like my knees were right up on the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Perfect. Thanks.

Perfect. Thanks.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Girl that is considering bike asked me what sizes...

Girl that is considering bike asked me what sizes the tires are. She said most are either 24" or 26". I did chat with Nashbar and they said they are 700c. I asked how that translates to inches. They...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 12:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

I've been waiting on that question and figured...

I've been waiting on that question and figured you'd ask it. Before ordering I would pick up the phone and speak to a Nashbar rep and tell him/her what issues I had with the 15" (and send pics) and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 12:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. Girl that might be coming over to look at...

Thanks. Girl that might be coming over to look at my bike said hers is a 26" so the 15" sounded to her to be very small. I told her that perhaps her size 26" was her tire measure and my 15" was the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

When someone says their bike is a size 26 what...

When someone says their bike is a size 26 what does that mean? Do certain bike shops do their sizing differently? If mine is a 15", how would that compare to a woman's 26" bike?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Well I may have someone coming over to see if it...

Well I may have someone coming over to see if it fits them.....crossing fingers. She is 5'2" so this would be perfect for her. She just asked where I lived so hopefully she lives close by. If they...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-04-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks everyone for the help. I really just...

Thanks everyone for the help. I really just wished I had ordered the 17". Kind of hard to want to return when I spent 50.00 to get it professional assembled. That would be money wasted and that's...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-03-16, 09:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,972
Posted By diddlydoo

I have a couple of questions about bike fit

I just purchased a bike from Nashbar. It's the Women's Flat Bar Road Bike. I picked it up from the bike shop today where it was assembled. I rode it home for about 5 miles and feel like it may be too...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-03-16, 02:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Well, I just picked up my bike from the bike shop...

Well, I just picked up my bike from the bike shop where it was assembled. I walked downtown to pick it up and rode it home via the paved walking trails so probably put about 8 miles on it riding on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thing is the bike was on sale for 23% off the day...

Thing is the bike was on sale for 23% off the day before I ordered but figured maybe when Memorial Day gets here, there will be better discount. Oh well, I lost out on the extra 3% discount but was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Awesome, thanks.

Awesome, thanks.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-28-16, 02:50 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. This is only thing that I'm really not...

Thanks. This is only thing that I'm really not 100% sure of but I did a chat twice with Nashbar....2 different reps and both said to get the 15" and then people here in forum were recommending it so...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Yeah, I know. I'm pretty excited about the price....

Yeah, I know. I'm pretty excited about the price. Nashbar also has price protection to where after 30 days after purchase if it goes cheaper, they will give me the lower price. Thanks for the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. My brother is...

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. My brother is pretty smart and has assembled a few in the past but I'll feel him out for confidence.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-16, 09:37 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Perfect and thank you. I was leaning that way...

Perfect and thank you. I was leaning that way anyway. I actually just ordered it and got the 15" so hopefully it's a good fit. Bike was 300.00 + 15.00 shipping, but Nashbar had 20% off today. I also...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-16, 07:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Right now it's between these 3: Nashbar Flat...

Right now it's between these 3:

Nashbar Flat Bar Women's Road Bike (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_552051_-1)

Fuji Absolute 2.3 Stagger Women's Flat Bar Road Bike - 2015...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. Good to know I pretty much can't go wrong...

Thanks. Good to know I pretty much can't go wrong with bikes from either place. I'm a research it to death kinda girl and then I'm also a deal seeker outer so will try to get the most for my money....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 06:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks for the advice. My brother will be putting...

Thanks for the advice. My brother will be putting this together for me. He just doesn't know it yet. ha

I'm checking out both bikesdirect and nashbar bikes. It would be so much easier in deciding...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 05:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Great! Thanks so much for the info. I have no...

Great! Thanks so much for the info. I have no idea since I rarely purchase bikes. So can the same thing be said for bikesdirect.com? That a decent site to look for bikes?

I like the looks of this...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 04:42 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

I'm just seeing this. Is that a good bike? No...

I'm just seeing this. Is that a good bike? No suspensions. Lightweight. It looks good to me but that seat might need to be replaced. It's on sale but sale ends today. If good bike, then maybe there...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 03:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 13,216
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks for posting that and the coupon. I didn't...

Thanks for posting that and the coupon. I didn't notice your post earlier for some reason. That bike looks fine to me but people are saying to stay away from suspension. I do prefer a lighter bike...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-24-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Is nashbar a good thing or bad thing?

Is nashbar a good thing or bad thing?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-23-16, 12:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Any opinions on the Dawes Wendy bike? I don't see...

Any opinions on the Dawes Wendy bike? I don't see any suspension....or reviews. Yay or Nay? Thanks.

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/wendy.htm
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Good idea. I'll give that a try. I didn't realize...

Good idea. I'll give that a try. I didn't realize you could do a search by zip. I was going to take my bike to the bike shop to fix the flat but the bike is all rusty and chain is rusty and probably...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 05:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. I had no earthly idea those things...

Thanks. I had no earthly idea those things weighed so much. Wow. That bike with back rack has sold so no longer an issue. I was just saying I'd remove the rack because I'd have no need and it just...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

People in this bike forum are so nice. I think...

People in this bike forum are so nice. I think it's because if you bike ride out in the open air, how can you be in a bad mood. I love biking and any exercise...does good things to the spirit.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 02:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

I was considering removing the back rack because...

I was considering removing the back rack because unnecessary weight that I knew I wouldn't use. I was going to communicate with the seller of Fuji bike but listing has been removed. Darn. Someone...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 10:19 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks for the opinion. Only reason why I was...

Thanks for the opinion. Only reason why I was looking more on Ebay is because I have a $106.00 Ebay gift card to use and now I have the 10% off in Ebay Bucks. :)...plus with Ebay you pay no taxes and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

How about something like this? It's got...

How about something like this? It's got suspension which y'all say to stay away from so something like this wouldn't work for my needs?

I have 10% off Ebay items over 100.00 and might could talk...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

I think I'll then stick to Walmart or Target or...

I think I'll then stick to Walmart or Target or Craigslist used bikes. I just want to ride a bike maybe 3 times a week 10 or so miles. I'm not doing a sport professionally that would warrant that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 07:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. I'll do that.

Thanks. I'll do that.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 07:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

I hear ya. I don't count those out at all. I'm...

I hear ya. I don't count those out at all. I'm still doing research though. I had 10% off Ebay Bucks deal on Ebay and there were many bikes on Ebay so was hoping to just grab one but it's a bit more...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. I'm here to learn so will keep that in...

Thanks. I'm here to learn so will keep that in mind.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-16, 07:21 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks so much!!! I definitely agree completely...

Thanks so much!!! I definitely agree completely with your last sentence. My last bike was just given to me. I didn't pick it out and rode it many days. It wasn't the most comfortable but served its...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. That helps and give me ideas but don't...

Thanks. That helps and give me ideas but don't like men's bikes or bikes with curved down handlebars. You're right, that Fuji style is more what I'm looking for but I'd have to remove that back rack....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-16, 06:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Thanks. I did that today. Bike shops seem to sell...

Thanks. I did that today. Bike shops seem to sell more expensive. My shop in town sells Sun bikes and the one I liked was $500.00. Like I said I don't need top of the line....just mediocre. I'm not a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-16, 06:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Well I've been looking for aluminum and no...

Well I've been looking for aluminum and no fenders. I like the suspension on seat and front wheel thinking that would make a smoother more comfortable ride and less weight to the bike. If a bike is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-17-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,747
Posted By diddlydoo

Great. Thanks. I'll do that. Who knew picking out...

Great. Thanks. I'll do that. Who knew picking out a bike would be so complicated.
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