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Forum: Introductions
12-24-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By Minesbroken

Sullivan county ny.

Sullivan county ny.
Forum: Introductions
12-24-17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By Minesbroken

I always feed the fish 😉 they are healthy and...

I always feed the fish 😉 they are healthy and strong!! Been busy, new job, new town, new everything. I left the loony bin and got a job with nys corrections. I am a correction officer in upstate NY....
Forum: Introductions
09-13-17, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By Minesbroken

Thanks Bill! Good to be back!

Thanks Bill! Good to be back!
Forum: Introductions
09-13-17, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,645
Posted By Minesbroken

Hello from upstate NY

Hello from upstate NY. It's been 4 years and it's good to be back.
Forum: Introductions
09-13-17, 08:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 536
Posted By Minesbroken

your still here..... I am amazed!

your still here..... I am amazed!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-14-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 678
Posted By Minesbroken

I rode today 6 miles in a downpour....felt great....

I rode today 6 miles in a downpour....felt great. The rain was actually nice, although the wind was so strong that the rain drops actually stung when they hit me.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-11, 09:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,835
Posted By Minesbroken

I was kidding btw, I agree with above post, you...

I was kidding btw, I agree with above post, you should ride it then decide what you want to upgrade based on what you find the bikes weaknesses to be, wether it's comfort of performance... the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,835
Posted By Minesbroken

Maybe upgrade to 26 inch wheels...

Maybe upgrade to 26 inch wheels...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-11, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 359
Posted By Minesbroken

You could always swap out the components onto a...

You could always swap out the components onto a lighter HT frame...picture was a little small but It looked like everything was pretty decent, The dart is ok and it looked like xt in the drivetrain.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-11, 09:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 32,064
Posted By Minesbroken

Thanks! :D

Thanks! :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 32,064
Posted By Minesbroken

:twitchy: decent full suspension bikes start...

:twitchy:

decent full suspension bikes start at around 1500, if your going to spend 500 then start looking for an entry level hard tail. It's not regressing...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-12-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,010
Posted By Minesbroken

29ers suck! unless you like to ride up curbs with...

29ers suck! unless you like to ride up curbs with little or no effort. other than that they suck!! I always hit my foot on the fron tire when I turn.... J/k I rode one, one time for about 4...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-12-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 675
Posted By Minesbroken

150-200 dollars = craigslist, look for old...

150-200 dollars = craigslist, look for old Trek/specialized/giant...etc. better off with old good bike than crappy new one. I just bought a Trek 850 to use as a street beater for 75 bucks, I put 25...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-11-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,598
Posted By Minesbroken

I see, well good luck with them anyway. Hope they...

I see, well good luck with them anyway. Hope they work well for you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-11-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 9,365
Posted By Minesbroken

put street tires, seat, new shifter and brake...

put street tires, seat, new shifter and brake cables, s-works handlebars I had laying around and a working shifter on my new/old street beater Trek 850. I love this bike, picked it up last week for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-11-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,598
Posted By Minesbroken

could have gotten brand new avid bb5's for the...

could have gotten brand new avid bb5's for the same price new in the box with all the hardware, great brakes, I have sevens but I had fives on my bike and they worked great.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-11-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 678
Posted By Minesbroken

I ride almost every day, minimum 5 miles tuesday...

I ride almost every day, minimum 5 miles tuesday I rode 20 miles.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-09-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,756
Posted By Minesbroken

Stillwell on long Island is pretty good, it backs...

Stillwell on long Island is pretty good, it backs up the Greenbelt trail. you can go on a 2 mile loop in stillwell with some technical and some climbing then cross over jericho tpk into the green...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-09-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,506
Posted By Minesbroken

This may have something to do with the bike store...

This may have something to do with the bike store and not Trek.
the warranty is clearly posted online.

We've Got You CoveredThe best warranty in the industry.
LIMITED WARRANTY
All TrekŪ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-10, 08:36 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 7,127
Posted By Minesbroken

probably about twenty five hundred all together...

probably about twenty five hundred all together...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-10, 06:48 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,583
Posted By Minesbroken

to each his/her own. when I'm on the trail I...

to each his/her own. when I'm on the trail I often don't change gears for miles. but it's nice to know that I have them.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,178
Posted By Minesbroken

the kona has a slightly better fs, the avid...

the kona has a slightly better fs, the avid brakes are much better than the tektro even though they are mechanical. I prefer mechanical anyway (I had a bad experience with hydros) its all preference...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By Minesbroken

personally I would just ride the bike. You could...

personally I would just ride the bike. You could do worse, and the frame isn't really the weakest link on that bike. Ride it, enjoy it, if you like it a lot then save your money up for one you like...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-10, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,585,081
Posted By Minesbroken

it keeps evolving...sorry some of the pictures...

it keeps evolving...sorry some of the pictures are crappy, my camera broke... used the phone.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/minesbroken/P10100033.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-10, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Minesbroken

I ended up getting Velocity Blunt wheels with xt...

I ended up getting Velocity Blunt wheels with xt hubs and dt spokes. Should be a nice wheelset for the money. Better than my Bontrager select disc anyway. I plan on building another bike to ride on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-10, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Minesbroken

Obviously I have a lot of "catching up" to...

Obviously I have a lot of "catching up" to do.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-10, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Minesbroken

Dude... that's awesome! I can get what I want...

Dude... that's awesome!
I can get what I want for about 300 bucks.
thankyou.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Minesbroken

somewere between two and five hundred US dollars....

somewere between two and five hundred US dollars.
I have seen the camino's for eighty bucks and have seen Mavick wheels for six hundred.
there has to be a happy medium somewhere.
I'm not the type...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By Minesbroken

Good Wheels for the money.

Haven't been here in a while. But I had a lot going on. Now with spring on the horizon I am getting my bike ready. I have a little money to spend and was going to buy a fs bike but decided that it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-09, 05:59 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,533
Posted By Minesbroken

Well fall is almost here I suppose I should get...

Well fall is almost here I suppose I should get the steed out of the stable more often, seeing as how it is my favorite whip and all. nomatter how far I ride it seems I cant remove myself from the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-09, 05:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,779
Posted By Minesbroken

Ride the bike and if you really like the sport...

Ride the bike and if you really like the sport you will form your own opinion on the bike. My opinion matters little as I dont have to ride it. Welcome to mountain biking and to the MB forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-08, 06:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,120
Posted By Minesbroken

that's assuming that the morons in the truck can...

that's assuming that the morons in the truck can read...
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 711
Posted By Minesbroken

swap out your garage door for one of these bad...

swap out your garage door for one of these bad boys....
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/minesbroken/safedoor.jpg
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,262
Posted By Minesbroken

A heavy bike will help you roll faster...

A heavy bike will help you roll faster downhill....:rolleyes:

not bad for a flat run ;)
Forum: Commuting
08-29-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,945
Posted By Minesbroken

Most of the laws are to keep the mindless morons...

Most of the laws are to keep the mindless morons from hurting themselves and unfortunatly the rest of us have to pay the price for other peoples stupidity. In my town everytime theres a car accident...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,945
Posted By Minesbroken

listen...you have to use common sense...am I...

listen...you have to use common sense...am I going to run red lights on a busy main road in rush hour traffic? no! but on a quiet backroad with no cars in sight I'm not going to stop at every stop...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-08, 05:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,612
Posted By Minesbroken

LOL it was deleted again...you lose!

LOL it was deleted again...you lose!
Forum: Commuting
08-28-08, 12:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,945
Posted By Minesbroken

yeah yeah and you could get hit by a bus walking...

yeah yeah and you could get hit by a bus walking on a sidewalk...be realistic...Sh*t is going to happen anyway nomatter how many rules and regulations you set up...it all boils down to discretion and...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 11:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,945
Posted By Minesbroken

I cant speak for other people... as for me? I...

I cant speak for other people...
as for me? I have never hit a car
I have been hit by a car that swerved around a puddle
I have run into a car door that someone opened while they werent looking...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 10:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,945
Posted By Minesbroken

because my bike cant kill you while your in your...

because my bike cant kill you while your in your car...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 10:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,612
Posted By Minesbroken

this thread sounds up my alley :D

this thread sounds up my alley :D
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,460
Posted By Minesbroken

These things happen. I bought my Trek 6500 last...

These things happen. I bought my Trek 6500 last year, brought the bike home and rode it around the front yard waiting for my friend to come so we could go hit the trails and within 5 minutes (before...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,945
Posted By Minesbroken

couldnt have said it better myself...especially...

couldnt have said it better myself...especially the crashing into an open door part...doesnt anyone check there mirrors before they open a door? I got hurt pretty bad that way once.
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,107
Posted By Minesbroken

none...I stop at all of them :D

none...I stop at all of them :D
Forum: Commuting
08-27-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 16,512
Posted By Minesbroken

More comfortable riding position, thicker more...

More comfortable riding position, thicker more resilient tires and better gearing for hills. I also cant afford 2 bikes and love to ride in the woods. a mountain bike can be ridden anywhere,...
Forum: Commuting
08-26-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,913
Posted By Minesbroken

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/minesbroken...

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/minesbroken/troll.jpg


:innocent:
Forum: Commuting
08-26-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,913
Posted By Minesbroken

so young...so much anger...dang rap music...

so young...so much anger...dang rap music...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-18-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 797
Posted By Minesbroken

same setup I have...works great. I am 5'10 185...

same setup I have...works great. I am 5'10 185 pounds and it stops me on a dime.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j301/minesbroken/P10100042.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-08, 09:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,263
Posted By Minesbroken

Hard work.

Hard work.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-07, 08:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,493
Posted By Minesbroken

You can build a bike but you will probably spend...

You can build a bike but you will probably spend alot more money then if you had bought a whole bike. Trust me I learned from painful personal experience.
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