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Forum: Recreational & Family
11-17-09, 07:24 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,858
Posted By cabrilo

Thanks for the fender tip! I use that...

Thanks for the fender tip!

I use that single speed cruiser for beach rides, and dog walks (dog bikes I guess). I'll post some photos with the dog and wife in tow. I was so happy that day. Another...
Forum: Recreational & Family
11-16-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,858
Posted By cabrilo

First ride of his life. Still too small to go any...

First ride of his life. Still too small to go any distance.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/cabrilo/1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a115/cabrilo/2.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-09, 07:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,985
Posted By cabrilo

Walmart now sells carbon

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5751048
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-08, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By cabrilo

Great photos! How do you use camera: Do you...

Great photos!

How do you use camera: Do you stop, or just use one hand while riding? Where do you keep it?
Forum: Triathlon
10-07-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By cabrilo

Just finished my first (sprint) tri

And I am hooked! I love it. I already have 3 more planned for the next year. This was a local Santa Rosa Island triathlon in Pensacola, FL. It was beautiful and well organized, everything is on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-08, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By cabrilo

Where to buy 105 or Tiagra

Where can I find a good price on a complete 105 or Tiagra package?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,129
Posted By cabrilo

15. When your favorite ride is under mandatory...

15. When your favorite ride is under mandatory evacuation due to hurricane.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-14-08, 04:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

Air, I am worried you might be enjoying this...

Air,

I am worried you might be enjoying this a bit too much.:notamused:

I will call the mechanic.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-08, 03:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

Guess what? Broke additional 2 spokes on a 40...

Guess what? Broke additional 2 spokes on a 40 mile ride. :) This was during a group ride, and everyone recommended a local wheel builder. I left the bike with him, and he is rebuilding the whole...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-08, 10:48 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,321
Posted By cabrilo

The best looking bike I have seen in a long time....

The best looking bike I have seen in a long time. :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-08, 07:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

took it for a 20 mile run. Smooth as can be....

took it for a 20 mile run. Smooth as can be. Honestly, I would pay for a new wheel but the mechanics is convinced this will work.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

Got the bike back. He did not charge me at all. ...

Got the bike back. He did not charge me at all.
I don't know if it makes a difference but they are all breaking on the head of the spoke at the hub.

Thank you all for great input. I am thinking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-08, 06:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

Update: Spoke with Mark at "Truly Spokin" He...

Update: Spoke with Mark at "Truly Spokin" He thinks we should try fixing the spoke one more time. Only charging me $1.50 this time. I will let you know how it goes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-08, 02:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,600
Posted By cabrilo

Purchased several items with them. No problems.

Purchased several items with them. No problems.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-08, 01:47 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

Thank you all. I will speak with my mechanic on...

Thank you all. I will speak with my mechanic on tuesday and see what he thinks. I am thinking about trying better spokes on the rear wheel first, and see if that helps.

Next time I replace tires,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

Thank you for your idea Tom. I just did some more...

Thank you for your idea Tom. I just did some more research, and now I understand that the wheel, hub and the rim are 3 independent pieces of equipment.

Since I had no problems with the rim I am...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-31-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,271
Posted By cabrilo

3rd broken spoke in 300 miles

Hi,

I have recently got into road cycling. I purchased an old cannondale for $120 and have enjoyed it greatly. For the first couple hundred miles I had no problems with wheels, but recently I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-30-08, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Posted By cabrilo

I am convinced. I will forget this stupid idea :)

I am convinced. I will forget this stupid idea :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 08:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,488
Posted By cabrilo

I love both GU Gel and Gatorade. With GU Gel...

I love both GU Gel and Gatorade. With GU Gel drink lots of water. With gatorade make sure you have some water as well.

I don't see how caffeine or green tea would be beneficial on such a long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Posted By cabrilo

Thank you all for great comments. I was wondering...

Thank you all for great comments. I was wondering if I should offer him $50 just to see if that thing can be JB Welded http://jbweld.net/index.php

I guess I might as well spend $50 on beer.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,070
Posted By cabrilo

Can this be fixed?

http://pensacola.craigslist.org/bik/809713526.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-08, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By cabrilo

Thank you

Thank you all for great comments.

I will definitely keep the bike as is and not change a thing on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 875
Posted By cabrilo

What did I buy?

I purchased a used cannondale for $150. I can not find model name on the bike. It has couple of cannondale and couple of made in us stickers. The frame has "shimano 105" sticker on it, however none...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,730
Posted By cabrilo

Awsome. I am 7000!

Awsome. I am 7000!
Forum: Commuting
12-09-05, 08:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,965
Posted By cabrilo

As mentioned above, I think its adapter for car...

As mentioned above, I think its adapter for car rack. It's used for bikes with strange top tubes. i can't tell why that bike has it though.... Here look at this one by THULE
...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-05, 02:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,404
Posted By cabrilo

Hey here's what I am thinking. Why not paint your...

Hey here's what I am thinking. Why not paint your name on the bike. Full name first and last on top tube. Just like truckers have on their door. Then clear coat it, and it will still look nice....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-05, 12:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,092
Posted By cabrilo

A friend of mine did use emachineshop few years...

A friend of mine did use emachineshop few years ago. He had this crazy idea of making a custom rear light for his harley... Shaped like.... I do not know english word for it. Pice of metal that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-05, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,882
Posted By cabrilo

Tim, if you would not mind, I am curious... Also...

Tim, if you would not mind, I am curious... Also if you have a digital, I would love to see few pictures. The only one I've ever seen is from their website, and its too nice to tell what it looks...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-24-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By cabrilo

walking while biking?

HAHAHAHAA!!!!

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000500069573/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-05, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By cabrilo

Here is another one: ...

Here is another one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7199221606&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By cabrilo

Looks like not, since it was the same dude that...

Looks like not, since it was the same dude that got something from him before. Don't worry too much about ebay. There are scamers around but it is not as bad as it sounds. I sold couple of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-24-05, 06:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 512
Posted By cabrilo

Sounds ok to me... I mean that is at least 60 for...

Sounds ok to me... I mean that is at least 60 for the seat, and up to 200. clue in the pedals, if those are the ones youd like to keep, and it sounds ok to me. They go new for $550 plus tax.... If...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-05, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By cabrilo

Right the solar light has been done. This is a...

Right the solar light has been done. This is a motion light:
"It's powered by vibration, with the help of a photovoltaic solar panel."

Like those lights you shake and then you can use them for...
Forum: Commuting
11-22-05, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 653
Posted By cabrilo

Next in lights

Check this out! I wonder how practical it will be?

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/11/new_vibration_a.php
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 903
Posted By cabrilo

Did anybody see my post above. There IS a solar...

Did anybody see my post above. There IS a solar powered bicycle light!

http://www.ecotopia.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=solar-powered-handbike-torch

We just need to find out how it works in the...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 903
Posted By cabrilo

i know.... i just WISH... :(

i know.... i just WISH... :(
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 02:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 903
Posted By cabrilo

On the side note, I think it would be great if...

On the side note, I think it would be great if they could make these work on bikes:
http://www.foreverflashlights.com/forever_flashlights_3.htm

Maybe something that would collect electricity from...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-05, 02:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 903
Posted By cabrilo

Here ya go! ...

Here ya go!
http://www.ecotopia.co.uk/product_info.php?pName=solar-powered-handbike-torch
If you get it, let us know how it works....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-05, 07:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 848
Posted By cabrilo

Thank you all for comments. You did not hijack...

Thank you all for comments. You did not hijack the thread, that was my point as well. I wanted to test it for as cheap as possible, see if I can live with fixie , or if I like it at all! Honestly,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-27-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 848
Posted By cabrilo

how low can you go? $$$

I am considering trying out a fixie on a cheap. So far the cost is $0. Old schwinn varsity. The wheels are in bad shape, and would like to ditch them. What are the CHEAPEST 700 wheels that I can get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-05, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 914
Posted By cabrilo

bikerdance

He has a full control over his bike
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/37388/bikedancer/
Forum: Recreational & Family
10-24-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 20,257
Posted By cabrilo

My dog had a bad pulling problem. (adopted from...

My dog had a bad pulling problem. (adopted from the shelter) I've found this to be the best solution: http://www.gentleleader.com/pages.cfm?id=17
It's very similar in the idea to horses harness,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-05, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By cabrilo

Thank you! Got it.

Thank you! Got it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-05, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By cabrilo

Road handlebar

Hi,

I had a great weekend. I was helping my girls mom clean up her garage, and we have found 7 bicycles!!! (we also found 1 scooter, and some Honda made kick-and-go antique form of scooter...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,882
Posted By cabrilo

Wow, well thank you all... I have not been able...

Wow, well thank you all... I have not been able to stop staring at it for this last week, once I found it online.... I just wish it had more streetable tires, but that is an easy fix!
thanks anyway.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-11-05, 01:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,882
Posted By cabrilo

Bianchi San Jose

I am considering getting a single speed bike for everyday use. I came across Bianchi San Jose, and looked it up online. I have not been able to find ANY information, about first hand experience with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-03, 01:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By cabrilo

Front Derailer

Hi,

I was trying to tighten my front shifter (the cable felt loose) and now I regret I did it. I messed it all up and it wouldn't shift into any gears. Then, I read how to use high and low front...
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