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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-15, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By xStaticS

Thanks for the advise! Never really thought to...

Thanks for the advise! Never really thought to use google maps to scope out a ride before heading out...duh. I will give it a shot and see what kind of ride I can get in this afternoon!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-14-15, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 758
Posted By xStaticS

I need an exercise regime

Hi all,

I have bought my bike nearly a year ago and have been using it for commuting nearly every day. The brakes on my car went out shortly after getting my bike and I just decided to leave the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 02:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,169
Posted By xStaticS

Thank you! The shifters can move in both...

Thank you! The shifters can move in both directions for sure, I just haven't tested them out because I'm afraid of messing something up.

I think I will go pickup that cable set that oddjob2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 02:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,169
Posted By xStaticS

Is it weird if I say I actually like the saddle...

Is it weird if I say I actually like the saddle quite a bit? It's kind of weird looking, but I like that, and it seems comfortable although I will have to ride it more before I can know for sure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 01:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,169
Posted By xStaticS

The frame says "Ross Europa x" the little plate...

The frame says "Ross Europa x" the little plate that is usually screwed onto the front is missing for some reason so I don't know anything else about it. Most of the parts say Shimano, the brake...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 01:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,169
Posted By xStaticS

Thanks everyone! I'm excited to start working on...

Thanks everyone! I'm excited to start working on it, and I do really need to start learning how to repair my own bikes! I feel bad that I'm more excited about riding this new $18 bike than I am...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-15, 12:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,169
Posted By xStaticS

Thiftstore Bike Find

Yesterday I picked up a cool looking (I think at least) bike from Goodwill for $18. It's nothing fancy and from what I can tell it's not necessarily a very "nice" bike but I like it! Plus the frame...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-27-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,646
Posted By xStaticS

Stop Sign Stopping?

On my bike I observe all the same traffic laws as when I am driving my car. I usually only ride on a couple different paved trails here in town, but sometimes I also ride in the neighborhood or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-14, 03:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By xStaticS

Thanks again! I'll just adjust it a little and...

Thanks again! I'll just adjust it a little and see if that helps at all. If not I'll just wait a while longer to see if I get use to this saddle before I go out and buy a different seat. I'm not use...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-14, 03:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By xStaticS

Perfect! Thank you so much :) I will try doing...

Perfect! Thank you so much :) I will try doing both of these things tomorrow then.
Forum: Commuting
08-24-14, 03:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By xStaticS

This has all been very helpful! Today I picked up...

This has all been very helpful! Today I picked up the Kyptonite kyrptolok series 2 U-lock and it comes with a 4 foot cable so I will use the U-lock to lock up the frame, rear wheel, and rack, and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-24-14, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By xStaticS

Good to know! I didn't even think about how the...

Good to know! I didn't even think about how the brakes might have an affect on removing the wheels.

I've been riding the bike a little (it's been raining like crazy here so I can't get out as much...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 07:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By xStaticS

Cool! Thank you both for the helpful links! ...

Cool! Thank you both for the helpful links!

I'm thinking the U-lock with the cable should be okay for me since I will only be leaving it for a few hours at a time. We do have issues with bike...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-14, 06:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,230
Posted By xStaticS

Bikes on campus?

Today I bought my first adult bike and I spent $550, which I know is basically small change for a lot of people on this forum, but for a newbie like me this was a big investment. I'm hoping to use my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-14, 05:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,127
Posted By xStaticS

New Raleigh Misceo 2.0

After a good few weeks of searching around and research I have finally bought my first ever "real" bike today from a really cool local bike shop. I originally tested a misceo 1.0 in the shop but one...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-14, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By xStaticS

Thanks guys! You both brought up really important...

Thanks guys! You both brought up really important points that I hadn't put enough thought into!

I think I will keep searching. Hopefully I find something good soon :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-14, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,197
Posted By xStaticS

Question Mercier Galaxy, yay or nay?

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/galaxy_tour.htm

I like the look of this bike, seems like it would fit my needs, within my price range (although barely). Other than my superficial...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-13-14, 02:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,062
Posted By xStaticS

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! I...

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies! I will look elsewhere for my bike. I am glad I came here before making a deal blindly :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-12-14, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,062
Posted By xStaticS

Hi thank you! I am very short - about 5'3"...

Hi thank you!

I am very short - about 5'3" but I am not extremely thin or anything so by petite do you mean it was made for shorter women, or for very lightweight women?

I live in Montana in...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-12-14, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,062
Posted By xStaticS

Thanks for quick reply! I have been gaining...

Thanks for quick reply! I have been gaining knowledge steadily for the past few days but almost everything I know about value and pricing applies to new or like-new bikes. I am just lost when it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-12-14, 06:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,062
Posted By xStaticS

Shogun Samurai Road Bike?

I am looking to buy this bike and the seller wants me to make an offer on the bike after I go to check it out. The problem is that I am brand new to the world of bikes and I am not at all sure of how...
Forum: Introductions
08-12-14, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By xStaticS

Hello! New to biking

Hi everyone!

I am a 20 year old university student living in Montana. I study ecology and organismal biology and love the outdoors. Some of my hobbies include fly fishing and reptile keeping (I...
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