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Forum: Touring
03-01-16, 07:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 530
Posted By bestburson

Kansas City to Key West

As my friends and I are nearing the end of college we've been talking about doing our longest bicycle tour to date. KC, Missouri to Key West Florida, has anyone done a similar route? Or has anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-15, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By bestburson

All the components are Shimano 105, so I don't...

All the components are Shimano 105, so I don't know if it would be worth it. I could get a decent frame off ebay for around $500-$600 and then sell my frame for approximately $200. I'm not sure if...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 791
Posted By bestburson

Frame Swap

This past summer I was thinking about upgrading from my 2010 Cannondale Synapse to a newer CAAD 10 or 12. I started thinking that instead of purchasing a completely new bike could I purchase a new...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-22-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

Ended up purchasing the Schwinn Fracas for $100...

Ended up purchasing the Schwinn Fracas for $100 dollars, I think it was a great price, after replacing the front brake pads and making a few adjustments all around, along with a new seat I am quite...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

The longer I ride it the more I hate it, and...

The longer I ride it the more I hate it, and whenever I go home and ride my Cannondale Synapse it feels like the fastest bike in the world. The Murray is in pretty bad shape right now after a minor...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-14, 03:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

What's wrong with them? Anything is an upgrade...

What's wrong with them? Anything is an upgrade from my current bike I use to commute around campus, it's an 80's steel Murray "road bike" It's pretty beat up and I'm able to flex the frame with my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

I found two potential bikes at a local pawn shop...

I found two potential bikes at a local pawn shop but they are both overpriced by quite a bit. One is an old Gary Fisher Mako Silver Series Aluminum but it's in poor shape. The other is a Schwinn...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

Gary Fisher is a no go, too many problems and...

Gary Fisher is a no go, too many problems and it's much too big for me, and bananafruitcake, thanks for the call! I'll definitely check that one out, it looks pretty good to me.
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

The theft is what's deterring me from a nice or...

The theft is what's deterring me from a nice or new bike, I had a friend get hers stolen the other week from her apartment. And some people don't even know how to lock up bikes around here, it's a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-14, 11:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

I have a friend who has an old Gary Fisher that...

I have a friend who has an old Gary Fisher that would do the job but I may ride on trails because of where I live so front suspension might be necessary, I would like to kill two birds with one stone...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-14, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,240
Posted By bestburson

Should I buy a mountain bike?

First off, I've been a road cyclist for a few years and I want to expand my biking ability. I just started my first semester of college and I left my nice road bike at home for fear that it would get...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-14, 08:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By bestburson

Managed to snatch it up with $670 dollars, The...

Managed to snatch it up with $670 dollars, The other guy probably wasn't too happy, but so far I am enjoying my purchase but its a shame I had to leave it at home! (Left for college) :(
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-14, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By bestburson

Too big, and I just talked to the guy and it is...

Too big, and I just talked to the guy and it is in fact a 54cm. And I managed to talk him down to $650 on the phone. Although there is another buyer who is willing to pay $700 for it who may get...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-14, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By bestburson

Cannondale Synapse Purchase

Hey everyone, I've been into cycling a while now but I'm in the market to buy a bike that better fits me. I recently sold my Cannondale R800, which was a 56 cm, and I'm looking to buy a new bike....
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