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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-04-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 33,751
Posted By cousincletus

You can get the Jr. 12" Highrise bars for 2 bucks...

You can get the Jr. 12" Highrise bars for 2 bucks extra. Also, if the seatpost isn't long enough, a longer one from the bike shop. I have one on order for my wife 20" frame, high handlebars, 3...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-10-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,066
Posted By cousincletus

I have a 2006 Giant Yukon mountain bike with the...

I have a 2006 Giant Yukon mountain bike with the 25" frame. That's the largest frame I was able to find, but the bike is Chinese made (I would have preferred American made, but don't know of any...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-06, 05:19 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,056
Posted By cousincletus

^^^ FWIW I went to the local bike shop here in...

^^^ FWIW I went to the local bike shop here in Richmond, VA, and all the Treks I looked at were made in China. My sis has a lower-end Trek from around 5 years ago w/steel frame and it was made in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,056
Posted By cousincletus

^^^ The McMaster one looks like a Worksman from...

^^^ The McMaster one looks like a Worksman from the pic. BTW thanks for all the replies. I see I'm not the only one who thinks it's important to buy American. I wish I would have known about...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,056
Posted By cousincletus

Any made in USA bikes left?

Wife has been looking for a bike (anything with an upright seating position considered and a 20-22" frame) at a reasonable price. Worksman www.worksman.com sells industrial/cruiser type bikes but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-06, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By cousincletus

Take the bike back to the shop and explain. They...

Take the bike back to the shop and explain. They should fix for free. I had the same problem (except click instead of creak) and the bike shop removed the BB cartridge and greased the threads. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-06, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,385
Posted By cousincletus

I have used the 2-sided black rubber tape and...

I have used the 2-sided black rubber tape and works well. (Generally used for automotive moldings, sticking new glass to the side-view mirrors, etc.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,623
Posted By cousincletus

Actually the Duplicolor spraybombs are pretty...

Actually the Duplicolor spraybombs are pretty decent quality paints. The advice so far sounds good, although I think 1 primer, 1 color, 1 clear will do. I did a filler panel (1988 between the front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By cousincletus

Ok. Thanks for the replies so far. What I was...

Ok. Thanks for the replies so far. What I was referring to was bearing play.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-06, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By cousincletus

How much play in cassette is acceptable?

I have a new Giant Yukon mountain bike and yesterday noticed some side to side play in the rear sprockets (basically it wobbles a little). How much play if any is allowed? It is a Sram (sp?) unit. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-06, 02:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,056
Posted By cousincletus

I have a new 2006 Giant Yukon (2 months old) that...

I have a new 2006 Giant Yukon (2 months old) that was clicking while pedaling hard and they regreased the BB and that solved my problem. Hope this helps and good luck!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By cousincletus

I had a problem with my son's bike (cheap Wally...

I had a problem with my son's bike (cheap Wally World bike) handlebar gooseneck and couldn't find the correct size replacement part at the local bike shop. The problem was minor as the threaded part...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-06, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,904
Posted By cousincletus

I use Armor-All carwash wipes.

I use Armor-All carwash wipes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-06, 06:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,997
Posted By cousincletus

Wow, another heavyweight here. I'm 6'6", 255#...

Wow, another heavyweight here. I'm 6'6", 255# and have a Giant Yukon aluminum because it was the only thing I could find in a 25" frame. Hope it holds up OK but I think it has a lifetime warranty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-04-06, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,343
Posted By cousincletus

If you break it off near the frame, a sawzall...

If you break it off near the frame, a sawzall would cut a slit in the seat post w/o damaging the frame if you're very careful and patient. Just get a thin blade that you can stick down the hole.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-06, 06:41 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,478
Posted By cousincletus

The speaker scam happened here in Richmond, VA...

The speaker scam happened here in Richmond, VA where the nice speakers were displayed in the van and the "factory sealed" speakers were in a box with nothing but a cinder block and packing material. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-06, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 588
Posted By cousincletus

A sawzall would have worked nicely. Glad to see...

A sawzall would have worked nicely. Glad to see you got it fixed.
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