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Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-20-14, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,198
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Great, glad it was helpful! I had the bike on...

Great, glad it was helpful! I had the bike on loan to review for my blog, then had to return it as usual. With most bikes, even bikes I like, that's the end of the story -- but I liked the Uptown...
Forum: Beach Cruisers
06-20-14, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,198
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I think the Breezer Uptown is a great choice -- I...

I think the Breezer Uptown is a great choice -- I have an Uptown 8 and love it. Just be sure to test ride the bike to be sure about size, as some of their frames tend to run a bit smaller than their...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-19-14, 03:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,284
Posted By BeginnerCycling

To the OP, you mention that you might ride some...

To the OP, you mention that you might ride some trails -- what kind of trails? While almost any bike can be fine on gravel rail trails, if you may be riding rocky and rooty singletrack mountain bike...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-19-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I love how reflex tires light up!

I love how reflex tires light up!
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-19-14, 03:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,280
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Most of my favorite rides in the last few months...

Most of my favorite rides in the last few months have been "junk miles" -- enjoy!
Forum: Touring
01-26-14, 04:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,948
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I wear a helmet every time I ride singletrack and...

I wear a helmet every time I ride singletrack and every time I ride my road bike -- in both cases I'm expecting to sweat a lot anyhow, and both sporting activities have some increased risk. However,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-06-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,307
Posted By BeginnerCycling

That Windsor Cliff 4900 really was a great deal...

That Windsor Cliff 4900 really was a great deal at $309. Have fun!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,123
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I can't imagine standing and pedaling a bike at...

I can't imagine standing and pedaling a bike at 100 MPH!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,229
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I'll put in a good word for the Velo Orange Model...

I'll put in a good word for the Velo Orange Model 3 saddle mentioned above -- I have a Brooks B17 also, and like the VO just as well. I have mine on my SS 29er.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Interesting, this does keep resurfacing on the...

Interesting, this does keep resurfacing on the web every year as if new.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-14, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 784
Posted By BeginnerCycling

A unicycle, in the snow, with a briefcase in one...

A unicycle, in the snow, with a briefcase in one hand and an umbrella in the other -- impressive!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-01-14, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,915
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I have a Joe Blow Max HP and really like it a lot.

I have a Joe Blow Max HP and really like it a lot.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-13, 04:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,909
Posted By BeginnerCycling

There's no need to be rude, dminor. My BD bike...

There's no need to be rude, dminor. My BD bike is a great bike, and plenty of other folks like their BD bikes too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-13, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,909
Posted By BeginnerCycling

That's a nice looking bike, have fun!

That's a nice looking bike, have fun!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-31-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,837
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I'm 5'10" and 250ish -- would love to get below...

I'm 5'10" and 250ish -- would love to get below 200. To be honest, this is the same as last year, so something's got to change. I lost about 20 pounds, but got sick of the food and gained it back...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,909
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Glad to help. So you know, the Gravity 29point6...

Glad to help. So you know, the Gravity 29point6 (or 5,4,3,2,1) use a frame with almost identical geometry as the Trek Mamba and Cobia -- so if you try those you should have a pretty good idea of fit...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-13, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,909
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I'd avoid Suntour if your budget permits. A new...

I'd avoid Suntour if your budget permits. A new Reba fork is about $500 -- I upgraded my Gravity 29point3 this summer by adding a Reba, though honestly the XC32 that came on the bike really was not...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-13, 12:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,909
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I've got the Gravity 29point3 (since November...

I've got the Gravity 29point3 (since November 2011 and it has been a great bike for me. The components are much better than the Scott, and I really love the geometry of the 29point3. The current...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-21-13, 08:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By BeginnerCycling

The gift that keeps on giving!

The gift that keeps on giving!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-18-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,018
Posted By BeginnerCycling

As for shoes, after hearing everyone rave about...

As for shoes, after hearing everyone rave about FiveTen mountain biking shoes I recently got some FiveTen Freerider shoes and (even though I was a bit skeptical). I have to say, they stick to my MTB...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-13, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,369
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Very nice!

Very nice!
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,285
Posted By BeginnerCycling

The Airborne Guardian would be good, and the...

The Airborne Guardian would be good, and the BikesDirect.com Gravity 29point3 is on sale now for $599 including shipping and has slightly better fork (with lockout) and other components I have a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Nice pics -- the cake looks good too!

Nice pics -- the cake looks good too!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-13, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 958
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I agree with the OP on all points --...

I agree with the OP on all points -- unfortunately, point 2 applies to me also!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
12-17-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Pretty neat list -- my kids and I have gotten...

Pretty neat list -- my kids and I have gotten into tandem riding, may need to grab some stocking stuffers there.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-17-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,307
Posted By BeginnerCycling

The Guardian is a good choice. Also,...

The Guardian is a good choice. Also, BikesDirect.com is running a sale on their Gravity 29point3 for $599 including shipping (it's $749 the rest of the year). I have one of these bikes, and it's...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-17-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,018
Posted By BeginnerCycling

You might try something like Delta Bicycle...

You might try something like Delta Bicycle Strapless Toeclips -- keeps your toes from sliding forward, but you're not strapped in.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I was over 230 riding the XC32, and I really...

I was over 230 riding the XC32, and I really didn't think it was that bad -- YMMV. To be honest, I upgraded to the Reba more out of upgrade-itis than from any real problems with the XC32.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-11-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,782
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I like the Rockhopper mentioned above. Something...

I like the Rockhopper mentioned above. Something like that, an older MTB with steel frame and rigid fork, will probably be a good bike for your purposes. However, if you want a bike that is "rated"...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,139
Posted By BeginnerCycling

To the OP, how tall is your son? My son will...

To the OP, how tall is your son?

My son will turn 9 on January, and at about 55 inches tall he's right in the height range between 24" and 26" wheels. He has a 24" bike with 13" frame, and just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By BeginnerCycling

That's a good bike for your purposes -- and...

That's a good bike for your purposes -- and beyond. I believe that's the same frame they use on higher-priced Trek/Fisher aluminum hardtails, so it's certainly "upgradeable". Also, I used to have...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-13, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By BeginnerCycling

P.S.: The Schwinn Loop and Schwinn Hinge also...

P.S.: The Schwinn Loop and Schwinn Hinge also don't have adjustable handlebar height, so would probably not be a good choice for her size (fyi, just in case you are tempted by their price and wide...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-13, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,153
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I think that's the stock fork, with some...

I think that's the stock fork, with some modifications to take the canti.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,790
Posted By BeginnerCycling

^^^This -- a bit pricey for a kickstand.

^^^This -- a bit pricey for a kickstand.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-10-13, 04:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By BeginnerCycling

As others said, I would think that 20" Dahons...

As others said, I would think that 20" Dahons with adjustable bar heights would work (Speed D7 and above usually have this, but not the cheaper Boardwalk model). I would also think a Citizen Tokyo...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,413
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I'm about the same size as the OP, and I've been...

I'm about the same size as the OP, and I've been pleasantly surprised by the WTB Speed V. Also, the Velo Orange Model 3 is similar to the Brooks B-17 but has a synthetic lining under the saddle that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-10-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,153
Posted By BeginnerCycling

This guy set up a front cantilever brake: ...

This guy set up a front cantilever brake:
http://youtu.be/Dq0-drRmvNM
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-13, 04:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,155
Posted By BeginnerCycling

That's awful -- I hadn't seen many updates in the...

That's awful -- I hadn't seen many updates in the last few months, was hoping there was still some hope of recovery.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-13, 04:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,155
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Absolutely! He broke his back, for the 2nd time,...

Absolutely! He broke his back, for the 2nd time, on 9-1-2013.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,155
Posted By BeginnerCycling

New Extreme Road Bike video from Martyn Ashton

The new sequel to Martyn Ashton's Rode Bike Party -- Road Bike Party 2!
http://www.cyclingforbeginners.com/road-bike-party-2-martyn-ashton/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-13, 10:23 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 16,658
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I bought the kids Denali with 24 inch wheels for...

I bought the kids Denali with 24 inch wheels for my 10 year-old daughter -- there really aren't that many selections for road-type bikes for kids without spending much more. I ended up swapping out...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-13, 10:07 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,758
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I've seen some articles saying that what parents...

I've seen some articles saying that what parents are most trying to protect against, abduction/harm by strangers, are actually not any more common today than 50 years ago -- just the 24 hour news...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-10-13, 09:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,093
Posted By BeginnerCycling

My son got a 24" Raleigh Mountain Scout mountain...

My son got a 24" Raleigh Mountain Scout mountain bike with gears and grip shifters when he was 6 (big for his age), and he had really been asking for gears. He learned the basics pretty quickly. ...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-10-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,201
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I've got an 8 year old and a 10 year old, and...

I've got an 8 year old and a 10 year old, and wanted to find a tandem we could try out -- but easy on the budget because I wasn't sure if they would want to ride it. Ended up buying a Fito Folding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-10-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 781
Posted By BeginnerCycling

If the shipping in $70, I agree that the Guardian...

If the shipping in $70, I agree that the Guardian has a lot of bang for your buck.
Forum: Introductions
06-07-11, 10:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 434
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Let me also add that if you don't want to sport...

Let me also add that if you don't want to sport the spandex look with road cycling shorts, you can go with mountain biking "baggies" which look more like regular shorts but most have a "liner" inside...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,209
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I wouldn't call any of those bikes I recommended...

I wouldn't call any of those bikes I recommended cruisers -- though they do have a more upright seating position than most road bikes. Many commuters prefer flat/riser bars and a more upright...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-11, 10:24 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,240
Posted By BeginnerCycling

I got back into cycling by starting to ride with...

I got back into cycling by starting to ride with my kids. Though I never wore a helmet growing up, my kids are required by state law to wear one, so I thought I'd wear one too to reinforce that my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-05-11, 10:03 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 9,347
Posted By BeginnerCycling

Nothing major today: putting a new tire and tube...

Nothing major today: putting a new tire and tube on my folding bike, and frame mounting a pump on my mountain bike. Then some riding.
Forum: Commuting
06-03-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By BeginnerCycling

As long as it fits you, I'd go with the Marin...

As long as it fits you, I'd go with the Marin also.
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