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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-17, 05:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,560
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Just chiming in.... Reading this thread is one of...

Just chiming in.... Reading this thread is one of the reasons I'm really glad I came across this community recently...
Solid helpful advice. And using the KISS method (keep it simple stupid) is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-17, 05:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,845
Posted By Rocket Mouse

I agree... doesn't matter the age... you find a...

I agree... doesn't matter the age... you find a bike that fits... ride it and replace components as needed.
I wouldn't worry too much about it being a 26"... even though the industry has been trying...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-17, 12:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,197
Posted By Rocket Mouse

I think that's the best way to get into the sport...

I think that's the best way to get into the sport of mountain biking... or even cycling in general.
Don't go out and spend a small fortune on a bike before you know if you're really into it or not....
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-17, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By Rocket Mouse

maybe once I get there and settled... only about...

maybe once I get there and settled... only about a week and a half to go. I'm just going through withdrawal between now and then is all.
When you're used to going 90% car free by choice as a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-17, 03:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 778
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Anyone else have this problem...BWS?

I'm just about to move from sunny warm South Australia to the US....

I just had to break down my bikes for shipping overseas... and I am starting to experience some serious BWS (Bike Withdrawal...
Forum: Commuting
10-11-17, 03:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,066
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Nice... I'll have to keep that in mind when I...

Nice... I'll have to keep that in mind when I start looking for that style to put in the ole stable.
Forum: Commuting
10-07-17, 02:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,066
Posted By Rocket Mouse

cool lookin' bike. How does it handle with the...

cool lookin' bike. How does it handle with the Jones h loop bars on it? Still like a commuter or more cruiser? Just curious.

I've often thought about picking up a more messenger style bike for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-17, 02:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,048
Posted By Rocket Mouse

I've got a set of WTB TrailBoss tires on mine...

I've got a set of WTB TrailBoss tires on mine right now and I flip the front around reverse direction and I personally notice much better cornering traction on hard and loose dirt trails. Don't know...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-17, 02:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,924
Posted By Rocket Mouse

I know this bit was quoted before....but stated...

I know this bit was quoted before....but stated well enough one more time won't hurt :)

Such a true statement. Even if you have a setup that you like and works for you, it never hurts to branch...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-17, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 984
Posted By Rocket Mouse

agreed... technique definitely has a lot to do...

agreed... technique definitely has a lot to do with efficient climbing... that said.. the right tire for your trail type is always good too.

A decent all-rounder (when I'm too lazy to change them...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-17, 07:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,165
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Just my 2 cents like everyone.... On my...

Just my 2 cents like everyone....

On my older (97) Klein MTB, I've personally always been partial to the Richey Logic clipless pedals. Double sided, easy to adjust to your preference for clipping...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-17, 02:05 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 81,666
Posted By Rocket Mouse

officially part of the legendary almost 18 year...

officially part of the legendary almost 18 year old thread. :)

I haven't personally used canti's since the early 90s... but I have v-brakes on my vintage daily ride and they still provide plenty...
Forum: Commuting
10-02-17, 01:18 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,859
Posted By Rocket Mouse

I remember those days... when it's triple digits...

I remember those days... when it's triple digits for the overnight low in mid/late summer before the monsoons. lol.

love that.. fair weather rider dropped it 4 degrees.... that's livin' on the...
Forum: Introductions
10-02-17, 01:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Rocket Mouse

@ Siu Blue.... I know right? lol... imagine...

@ Siu Blue.... I know right? lol... imagine that... a forum newbie doing an introduction. :)

Seriously though... thanks for all the welcomes... I ride as much as possible, most years I usually end...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-17, 04:20 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,574
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Agreed... very nice. And it just shows how well...

Agreed... very nice.
And it just shows how well it can pay off by doing your homework to make sure you get the right bike for you.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-17, 03:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,104
Posted By Rocket Mouse

^^^ curved front windshield.... still nice ride...

^^^ curved front windshield.... still nice ride :)

and not quite 50 here but figured close enough to post....

45 (in Oct)...and '97 Klein brings me in at 65.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-30-17, 03:31 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 11,943
Posted By Rocket Mouse

true...but you know the rule... Women like...

true...but you know the rule...
Women like shiny sparkly things (jewelery)

Men we like shiny things too.. called tools :)

as for the thread... me last one I bought was about end of '97....when...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-17, 03:01 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,380,859
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Nice... and I always say as a motorcyclist myself...

Nice... and I always say as a motorcyclist myself too... I'd rather have more storage than I need on a bike instead of not enough.

Gotta ask.. as a former desert rat myself from the Phoenix area,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-17, 02:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Thanks for the responses. I was scratching my...

Thanks for the responses. I was scratching my head as it seemed one day it was fine, and the next I was in this situation.
Doesn't mean that it couldn't be as simple as new pads... just seemed...
Forum: Introductions
09-28-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Rocket Mouse

thanks for the warm welcomes everyone. :) ...

thanks for the warm welcomes everyone. :)

Being from the US... I don't think one can truly understand just how good we have it there until you live in another country overseas.
It's been an eye...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-17, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,240
Posted By Rocket Mouse

V-Brake lever adjustment issue

I have a set of the following on my "now semi-vintage" Klein with V-Brakes.

Shimano - Servo-wave Action levers.

On the rear brake.... I have done the following:
1. New cable
2. adjusted the...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-17, 05:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,359
Posted By Rocket Mouse

everyone has their own preference on style, type,...

everyone has their own preference on style, type, etc. for shoes, but for me... this past season my trusty old SIDI's finally bit the dirt when the tension ratchet mechanism gave out on one of them....
Forum: Commuting
09-28-17, 05:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,680
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Like others have mentioned here... always good to...

Like others have mentioned here... always good to gradually introduce yourself to longer distances. That way you build up without too much shock to the system.
I would say... with the knee pain...
Forum: Introductions
09-28-17, 05:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 717
Posted By Rocket Mouse

Hello

Just a quick hello to everyone.

been riding for many moons. About to return to the US from living overseas in Australia.
There are some decent trails here, but nothing compared to the ones I rode...
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