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Forum: Commuting
05-25-16, 08:45 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,384,772
Posted By turtlespeed

wish it did, but all that came from my old bike....

wish it did, but all that came from my old bike. What sold me was the deore drive train is super smooth. I also like the true tempor frame.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,384,772
Posted By turtlespeed

My recent pick up a 100 dollar special from...

My recent pick up a 100 dollar special from craigslist, a 1990 Trek 970 Singletrack.

Not wearing lights for the picture.

523390
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-16, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By turtlespeed

Think I may be able to grab it for 100 bucks.

Think I may be able to grab it for 100 bucks.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-16, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By turtlespeed

thank you

thank you
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-15-16, 04:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By turtlespeed

Hlp identifing Trek 970 year

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Can someone help me identify what year this Trek 970 is? I think its a 1991?

I am thinking of picking it up and converting for a rain/winter commuter. Thanks.

edit sorry I managed to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,514
Posted By turtlespeed

after my ride i think its making the noices on...

after my ride i think its making the noices on all the gears, however its most loud on the smallest cogs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-16, 03:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,514
Posted By turtlespeed

Smallest gear crunching or clicking noise

I have a mountain bike that is set up as a 1x7. When I ride in the highest gear or smallest cog there is crunching or a clicking noise. I thought this may be due to my chain, so I swapped it out....
Forum: Commuting
04-30-16, 03:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 36,767
Posted By turtlespeed

Just put the first 4 miles on the bike and am...

Just put the first 4 miles on the bike and am really happy. I look forward commuting on it.

One thing i didnt like was the saddle. I may replace it if it continues to bother.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-16, 10:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

http://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Bicycle-Threaded-S...

http://www.amazon.com/Kool-Stop-Bicycle-Threaded-Salmon/dp/B000BMT2GU?ie=UTF8&keywords=kool%20stop&qid=1461991212&ref_=sr_1_6&sr=8-6


are these the right brake pads?
Forum: Commuting
04-26-16, 06:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

Thanks guys. Sounds like Wellgo pedals are the...

Thanks guys. Sounds like Wellgo pedals are the way to go. That was a good article. I appreciate the help.


New bike should be here Friday so I am excited.
Forum: Commuting
04-26-16, 12:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

That is the bike. I am pretty pumped to get it at...

That is the bike. I am pretty pumped to get it at that price, and am excited to get it in the mail and take it for a ride. I need it to try out here so I can start commuting on it. I will be putting...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

I ended up springing for the Nashbar Steel 105...

I ended up springing for the Nashbar Steel 105 after the announced the 25% off sale + 6% back from active junky. In the low 600's I couldn't justify the more expensive Fuji 105 bike for my needs.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-24-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 36,767
Posted By turtlespeed

25% off + 6% cash back from active junky right...

25% off + 6% cash back from active junky right now. Hard to pass this up for low 600's delivered.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-16, 06:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 667
Posted By turtlespeed

jamis ventura

Does anyone know the max width tire a Jamis Ventura can use? Thanks.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-16, 11:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

Thanks for the comments around chain suck. I will...

Thanks for the comments around chain suck. I will take a closer look at the small ring and also stick a magnet on it to see what I have.

I do desire a road bike, but believe you are right that...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

Honestly I think i was having to adjust them...

Honestly I think i was having to adjust them often cause they were dirty and debris was preventing proper operation, and either me tweaking it moved/masked the issue. Its flat here and I don't use...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

I had the bike at the bike shop and tuned about...

I had the bike at the bike shop and tuned about 150 miles ago.

Here lately the ride has been exceptionally muddy, and I think mud keeps getting into my rear derailleur. I cleaned the bike and...
Forum: Commuting
04-21-16, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

Double O thank you for the response. I...

Double O thank you for the response.

I will go with a Fuji bike that i can test ride. Either the 1.0 or 2.0.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-16, 09:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,321
Posted By turtlespeed

Commuter Bike Question

I am looking to upgrade from my trek bike as I am getting sick of adjusting my derailers on a weekly basis.

I am debating between 2-3 bikes

Fuji Tread 1.0 for $1000

Nashbar Steel 105 for...
Forum: Commuting
04-19-16, 11:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,489
Posted By turtlespeed

I have been personally eyeing the fuji tread 1.0...

I have been personally eyeing the fuji tread 1.0 as an upgrade to my current bike. It has good components and is flexible to handle multiple different uses in my opinion.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-16, 01:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

How are you all carrying spare tubes and tools? I...

How are you all carrying spare tubes and tools? I think I rather keep them on the bike somehow and save the space in the pannier.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-16, 07:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

Thanks I will look into it. The rear shifts to...

Thanks I will look into it. The rear shifts to the other gears fine, but sometimes it takes forever, or just does't shift to last gear. I will look at some videos.
Forum: Commuting
04-13-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

What I had been doing for last 3 weeks almost is...

What I had been doing for last 3 weeks almost is riding a little longer then what my morning commute would be. Yesterday I did a my normal bike ride before work, but commuted the route home for the...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-16, 07:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

515609 That's right. I rock a kick stand. ...

515609

That's right. I rock a kick stand.

One day I may get new grips and pedals. They were slippery today on my commute in.
Forum: Commuting
04-12-16, 09:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

Made a test ride home from work today to see my...

Made a test ride home from work today to see my path during the day and it went good.

Game plan is to have food/work shoes/shower stuff already at the office so I only need to transport clothes...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

I ended up springing for the topeak for 59 bucks...

I ended up springing for the topeak for 59 bucks on amazon. Only concern is will my rolled up pants fit in it.

I have a set of planet bike fenders arriving today. I will need to get mentally...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-16, 09:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

around 7 miles to work and about 6 miles home. So...

around 7 miles to work and about 6 miles home. So not too bad of a ride.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-16, 08:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,957
Posted By turtlespeed

No reason to apologize! I am happy with Amazon, I...

No reason to apologize! I am happy with Amazon, I ordered Friday and my delivery was today. I haven't messed around too much with it yet though. The actual seller was Amazon LLC for this item. I had...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-16, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,957
Posted By turtlespeed

Sorry I am apparently reading impaired today. It...

Sorry I am apparently reading impaired today. It was the Topeak bag.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-16, 07:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,957
Posted By turtlespeed

sorry i didn't clarify, but it was the bag.

sorry i didn't clarify, but it was the bag.
Forum: Commuting
04-08-16, 09:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,957
Posted By turtlespeed

I just ordered one today. At 59 bucks i thought...

I just ordered one today. At 59 bucks i thought it was a good deal.
Forum: Commuting
04-05-16, 08:41 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

In honer to my user name a dude on a road bike...

In honer to my user name a dude on a road bike blew by me this morning, but this turtle never passed him.

I am debating between the following trunk/pannier bags

Topeak MTX Trunk Bag EXP - I...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-16, 10:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

Awesome thank you for feed back on the fenders. ...

Awesome thank you for feed back on the fenders.

after more thinking I. Think a trunk bag may be a better fit for my needs. On my ride ill take:

Slacks
dress shirt
socks/drawers
shorts/bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-16, 01:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

Thanks, I miss read your earlier post about the...

Thanks, I miss read your earlier post about the additional centimeter!
Forum: Commuting
04-03-16, 01:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

so confused by the picture.

so confused by the picture.
Forum: Commuting
04-03-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

We do not have much a winter here. It is more...

We do not have much a winter here. It is more like summer and spring are the seasons here. SO I will stick with the same set of tires year round.

I think I may go with steel ones that are less...
Forum: Commuting
04-03-16, 09:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,531
Posted By turtlespeed

new commuter needing fenders and some pointers

Hello.

I recently decided why drive to work when I can use my own pedal power for my 14ish mile daily commute. My plan is to start making the commute via bike in a couple weeks, and until then I...
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