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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By Joe S

Ha, you're right. The specs say the Felt is grip...

Ha, you're right. The specs say the Felt is grip shift, but actually the bike we saw had triggers, so I guess we're really looking at very similar bikes. Thanks for your reply.

Joe
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-11, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,469
Posted By Joe S

Felt Speed 50 vs. Specialized Vita

What do you think about these two bikes? My daughter does mostly tooling around town on surface streets, e.g., back and forth to camp or school, as well as some riding on trails. The Felt is a 2009...
Forum: Commuting
12-23-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By Joe S

Great. Thanks. It's Jefferson I'm concerned...

Great. Thanks. It's Jefferson I'm concerned about (my job will be on Jefferson). Sounds like there's no river bike path, etc. Will start in June, just when the snow begins to clear.
Forum: Commuting
12-23-06, 08:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 365
Posted By Joe S

Detroit Commute?

Moving to the Motor City soon, and am hoping to continue my merry bike to work. Any experience between Grosse Pointe and Belle Isle? Many thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-06, 12:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,165
Posted By Joe S

This is no case for resort to a time consuming BF...

This is no case for resort to a time consuming BF inquiry, man. You must take action. After all, what have you to lose? Take the tire, fill it w/ dried leaves and dirt, if you have to. Help this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-06, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By Joe S

I remove my seat 2x per week and it used to be a...

I remove my seat 2x per week and it used to be a pain to keep working out the seatpost, so I started putting a bit of grease on it. I've had no problems of any kind (grips tight just fine w/o having...
Forum: Touring
02-15-06, 12:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,674
Posted By Joe S

That sounds like a fabulous and exciting trip! ...

That sounds like a fabulous and exciting trip! Can't offer much suggestion on the age thing (passed that milestone quite awhile ago). There's quite a bit of information, though, on this site in the...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,246
Posted By Joe S

It is indeed the "Pittsburgh Left," an accepted...

It is indeed the "Pittsburgh Left," an accepted traffic principle here. Cars wait patiently if they see an opposing car w/ a turn signal, and often flash their lights to let the turner know that it...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-05, 07:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 595
Posted By Joe S

a tire with a kevlar bead is often easier to get...

a tire with a kevlar bead is often easier to get on and off than a wire bead tire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-05, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By Joe S

Thanks, Hiccuphell. Your name bespeaks an...

Thanks, Hiccuphell. Your name bespeaks an intimate familiarity w/ this problem. I re-packed my rear wheel a few months ago, but will try again, and, if that doesn't work, it's back to lbs.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By Joe S

I'm more familiar w/ latin when dealing w/ bike...

I'm more familiar w/ latin when dealing w/ bike problems. Can anyone define these Greek terms and suggest how I might address the problem? :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,950
Posted By Joe S

I had a similar problem. Re-packed the bb --...

I had a similar problem. Re-packed the bb -- took two tries, but the problem went away. The lbs said that Trek doesn't always assemble it w/ enough grease.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-05, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 635
Posted By Joe S

Loss of Power Mystery

Strangest thing -- pedaling along, switched to the middle chain ring in order to begin an ascent after stopping for traffic to clear. But when I tried to start up again, the sprocket just kept...
Forum: Introductions
06-14-05, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 362
Posted By Joe S

Welcome, Slagjumper! You'll find this a great...

Welcome, Slagjumper! You'll find this a great site for exchange of info and ideas. By the way, we're probably neighbors. I live in Point Breeze and commute daily through Schenley Park and the Jail...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-05, 01:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,991
Posted By Joe S

You might also try tires a bit narrower than...

You might also try tires a bit narrower than 1.95. That will increase your speed (less weight and less rolling resistance), but also make for a slightly less comfortable ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,398
Posted By Joe S

Local bike store did it on mine as part of my 60...

Local bike store did it on mine as part of my 60 day tune up, took about a minute. And I think the void warranty issue may be false -- one of those things they put in the bike manual but that they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-05, 11:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,706
Posted By Joe S

Sure there are a lot of facts we don’t have. But...

Sure there are a lot of facts we don’t have. But why assume that he was a “lousy employee” or that the Company was just enforcing a “dress code” and that that makes it OK? Maybe he was, and maybe...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-01-05, 11:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,495
Posted By Joe S

Be aware of potential hairline frame fracture. ...

Be aware of potential hairline frame fracture. This (may have) happened to me, and I didn't notice it for nearly 2 years, at which point the frame failed (no injuries). (Closer inspection may have...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,226
Posted By Joe S

American made = 1. Workers who work under US...

American made =
1. Workers who work under US laws protecting minimum wages, overtime, worker safety. Asia no. (Europe better, though.)
2. Companies who produce in a manner compliant with US...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-06-05, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,138
Posted By Joe S

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try the wet...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll try the wet lube stuff and, if I get really desperate, I'll try the paraffin -- that sounds like a lot of work!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-05-05, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,138
Posted By Joe S

Lubricant for the rain?

I have a junky bike I use for commuting only when it rains, which, as it turns out, is fairly often. What can I use that won't have to be reapplied after every couple of rides. I've been using...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-04, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Joe S

Right. I've never gotten another e-mail, so it...

Right. I've never gotten another e-mail, so it is clearly used judiciously.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-04, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By Joe S

Kryptonite e-mail -- Bike Forums is Great!

Just got an e-mail from bike forums notifying me of the Kryptonite lock problem and where to go for an exchange. I had no idea this was a problem (I haven't visited in a while) and I still don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-04, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,091
Posted By Joe S

Don't want to scare you, but I rode my bike for...

Don't want to scare you, but I rode my bike for 2-3 mos w/ an annoying creak that sounds similar. I tried many different things (suggested above) to isolate and solve the problem. Then, one day I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-24-04, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,566
Posted By Joe S

You'd at least think they'd get the name of the...

You'd at least think they'd get the name of the event right -- it's not Tour dee Fraaaance, but Tour duh Frahnce (like having champagne!).
Forum: Triathlon
06-28-04, 01:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 805
Posted By Joe S

Congratulations! That's great. Sounds like fun,...

Congratulations! That's great. Sounds like fun, and not too overwhelming. I might try one like that myself. 4 laps sounds really short for a swim -- 100 yards probably?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-04, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Joe S

handlebars swung around. I wasn't there when it...

handlebars swung around. I wasn't there when it happend, but it must have slammed around pretty good.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-04, 11:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Joe S

Thanks -- off I go. And thanks for the glamour...

Thanks -- off I go. And thanks for the glamour tip as well! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-04, 10:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 906
Posted By Joe S

Aluminum top tube dent??

Is this a problem? Dent in top tube. No cracking, but will it crack soon??? Fuji team 7005 aluminum
Forum: Commuting
05-06-04, 03:05 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,630
Posted By Joe S

A) Occupation union lawyer B)...

A) Occupation

union lawyer

B) Commuting Distance

6.5mi each way

C) When at work I a) shower b) change clothes/clean up c) don't change clothes and hope for the...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-04, 01:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By Joe S

I was in the dark, too. Nearly ran over a rabbit...

I was in the dark, too. Nearly ran over a rabbit which barely missed my wheels (I didn't even see it until it had passed).
Forum: Commuting
05-06-04, 01:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 896
Posted By Joe S

Red light? Turn. Green light? Go straight. ...

Red light? Turn. Green light? Go straight. Eventually, I wind up at the bike path where route alterations cease.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-04, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,611
Posted By Joe S

I'm doing great: 150 for April, around 500mi...

I'm doing great:
150 for April, around 500mi for the year.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-04, 11:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,020
Posted By Joe S

New Mexico may have dust, weeds, but it is dry. ...

New Mexico may have dust, weeds, but it is dry. The moisture in Florida may make the allergic reaction more severe. That happened to me when I moved East after living in LA. My own condition has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-04, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,969
Posted By Joe S

How about a rope hung from a joist or bolt in the...

How about a rope hung from a joist or bolt in the ceiling (if you're working in the basement or garage).
Forum: Commuting
02-11-04, 01:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,574
Posted By Joe S

Plus, that wreck from last week is driving...

Plus, that wreck from last week is driving insurance costs through the roof! :D
Forum: Commuting
02-11-04, 12:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,574
Posted By Joe S

I can’t imagine a less productive employee than...

I can’t imagine a less productive employee than your typical 12 month bike commuter who

1) Arrives late or not at all, especially in the dead of winter
2) Arrives exhausted (and therefore...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-29-04, 10:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,219
Posted By Joe S

Cyclist killed

Another senseless death. Details are sketchy. Accident occurred in a Pittsburgh neighborhood just a few blocks from the start of the bike path. Roads were icy and snowcovered from several days of...
Forum: Introductions
01-27-04, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 541
Posted By Joe S

That's quite a story! I wonder what prompted the...

That's quite a story! I wonder what prompted the buck to cross at just that moment, and w/o looking both ways. Welcome to the forums!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-04, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 925
Posted By Joe S

I love my '04 2100!!! My old bike was steel and...

I love my '04 2100!!! My old bike was steel and I didn't like the feel of the harsh aluminum I tried out. The carbon stays and seatpost make for a real nice ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-03, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,341
Posted By Joe S

Pog, you are amazing! Do you have the entire...

Pog, you are amazing! Do you have the entire history of French bikes memorized? My moto has a bike license sticker on it which expired in 1978, leading me to estimate the date around then. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-03, 05:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 918
Posted By Joe S

Not only is going fast fun, but riding a nice...

Not only is going fast fun, but riding a nice bike is fun. My new bike (Trek 2100) is about in your price range. I cut 5-7 minutes off my 30 minute commute (over an entry level hybrid), so you...
Forum: Commuting
12-11-03, 04:24 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,281,754
Posted By Joe S

The leaf crew was out today and, as usual, parked...

The leaf crew was out today and, as usual, parked their truck across the entire path. I thought I'd just pedal around as usual, but the ground was so soft that my wheels (road bike) just sunk down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-11-03, 11:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,341
Posted By Joe S

I'm sure this was the original fork -- did they...

I'm sure this was the original fork -- did they maybe produce these differently for the American mkt? Before I do anything, I think I will grease up the moto fork for the Schwinn, make sure it...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-09-03, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By Joe S

Fever? stay home and rest. No fever, then ride...

Fever? stay home and rest. No fever, then ride -- but take it easy as it will clear up your breathing. Ahh!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-03, 08:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,341
Posted By Joe S

Thanks, all, for the advice. I took both forks...

Thanks, all, for the advice. I took both forks apart last night and the Moto fork definitely "appears" to fit fine on the Schwinn. I didn't grease it up and make sure it would be tight, but the...
Forum: Introductions
12-08-03, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 825
Posted By Joe S

You’ve got quite a history with bikes! Pity you...

You’ve got quite a history with bikes! Pity you didn’t get to cross over into Wisconsin on your big trek. A few miles further would have found you in my boyhood biking haven outside Milwaukee. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-03, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,341
Posted By Joe S

Thanks. The head tubes are (miraculously) the...

Thanks. The head tubes are (miraculously) the same height. I'll have to check on the threading. I checked on a new fork a few years back, but my LBS wanted $60 -- a quote which led me to upgrade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-03, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,341
Posted By Joe S

Schwinn or Motobecane

Please help me decide which to rebuild: I have a circa 1982 Schwinn Traveler and a mid 1970s Motobecane Grand Touring. Both bikes fit me equally well (frames seem to be exactly the same size). I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-04-03, 03:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,019
Posted By Joe S

Great! My mom is shopping for Xmas -- I wonder...

Great! My mom is shopping for Xmas -- I wonder if she'll get me one of those great bikes they sometimes have. Or maybe at least a pair of nice socks. Thanks
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