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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-08, 12:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By alexvpickering

Chain skip after chain replacement

Hello, my old chain had chronic stiff link syndrome and I replaced it but not when i am on the second smallest rear cog the chain skips. All the other gear positions work wonderfully.

I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 732
Posted By alexvpickering

bicycle chain lol, thanks I think il toss...

bicycle chain lol, thanks

I think il toss them :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 732
Posted By alexvpickering

Leftover links from chain replacement

Should I hold on to these or is there no real point?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,151
Posted By alexvpickering

drop brake handlebars with levers on upper handlebar to?

I don't know what its called but it is when there are brake levers on the drop bars (like normal) and then brake levers up top along the handlebar as well.

I would like to set this up on my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-07, 06:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By alexvpickering

Yes, I was thinking about doing that but when I...

Yes, I was thinking about doing that but when I tried it I noticed something very important - the fender stays are to long for the eyelets and if I mount them there then the fender itself is pried up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-07, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 638
Posted By alexvpickering

Total newb - Fender questions!

Hello everyone,

I am new here and new to biking as well. I biked as a kid for fun but I want to get more into it for commuting and everyday travel so I feel it's important to get informed and ask...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,565
Posted By alexvpickering

Thanks everyone for the replies - why wouldn't...

Thanks everyone for the replies - why wouldn't you use these fenders with QR hubs (thats what both my wheels have)?
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,565
Posted By alexvpickering

Also one other thing: How quickly should the...

Also one other thing: How quickly should the front brakes alone be able to stop the bike? It seems that no matter how hard I press only the front brake I would never be able to stop it to fling...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,565
Posted By alexvpickering

Yes that's exactly what I mean. The bike I got...

Yes that's exactly what I mean. The bike I got the fenders from had this setup and I have put them onto my new bike in the same way - I just wanted to make sure this was okay to do?

Also: there is...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,565
Posted By alexvpickering

I got them off an old mtb that I have where it...

I got them off an old mtb that I have where it was attached to the wheel axle. Its just a single double stay that reaches to the axle bolt, they aren't adjustable... is it okay though for me to have...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-07, 01:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,565
Posted By alexvpickering

Ok to mount fender through axle?

Hey guys I have some fenders that have stays that are to long and overreach the eyelets. I was wondering if there are any concerns with mounting fenders through the wheel axle?

Thanks
Forum: Commuting
05-25-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,996
Posted By alexvpickering

Thanks for the reply dalmore! I am feeling...

Thanks for the reply dalmore!

I am feeling very confident about this bike now. When I was first there he asked me how much I wanted to spend and I said I could spend up to $100 and he said that he...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-07, 04:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,996
Posted By alexvpickering

is GT a good bike company? I seem to hear mixed...

is GT a good bike company? I seem to hear mixed reviews about them.
Forum: Commuting
05-25-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,996
Posted By alexvpickering

okay great, thanks for the responses! Any further...

okay great, thanks for the responses! Any further comments welcomed.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,996
Posted By alexvpickering

bumpity bump - anyone have any thoughts?

bumpity bump - anyone have any thoughts?
Forum: Commuting
05-24-07, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,996
Posted By alexvpickering

GT Timberline right for me?

Hello everyone,

On my search for a bicycle that I can use for commuting I came across this local used bike place that finds you a bicycle they have acquired that will work for what you want it for...
Forum: Commuting
05-21-07, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,688
Posted By alexvpickering

Thanks for the responses everyone, I really...

Thanks for the responses everyone, I really appreciate it.

The $100 covers just the bike (I have some more saved for accessories ect.). I am actually up in the Okanagan which is in British...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,688
Posted By alexvpickering

anyone??

anyone??
Forum: Commuting
05-19-07, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,688
Posted By alexvpickering

Looking for a used el cheapo bike

Hello everyone,

I was just looking for some advice on purchasing a used bicycle for commuting. My price range is under $100. My commute is not paved road the entire way and quite often there is...
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