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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-17, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,225
Posted By Skeletor916

Great, thanks. I saw Aahzz...

Great, thanks. I saw Aahzz (http://www.bikeforums.net/members/aahzz-6622.html)'s posts when I searched this forum, and he certainly seems to like it. It does seem like a really good price... which is...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-17, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,225
Posted By Skeletor916

2017 Trek FX 2? Good bike for $200?

Hiiii, everybody! /Dr. Nick

Was looking around for an upgrade bike (upgrade from a $60 1990's Specialized Hard Rock) now that I find myself riding more and more. Found a guy with a 2017 Trek FX 2...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-05-17, 10:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 987
Posted By Skeletor916

An update from me because I feel guilty for not updating...

From my introduction thread:

Ended up getting a used Specialized Hardrock for $60, changed the grip shifters to thumb ones, changed the brake and shift cables, adjusted the derailleurs, installed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,985
Posted By Skeletor916

Quick update: Installed the Shimano Tourney...

Quick update:
Installed the Shimano Tourney SL-TX30 shifters and ODI grips while keeping the old brake levers. The rear derailleur was easy and the front was finicky as heck to get adjusted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-17, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,985
Posted By Skeletor916

Great! Thanks again. The brakes are definitely...

Great! Thanks again. The brakes are definitely cantilever so I'm going to see what I can find at my LBS before looking to order online.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,985
Posted By Skeletor916

Cool cool cool. So something like this...

Cool cool cool.

So something like this Shimano Tourney SL-TX30 Shifter Set 3x6Speed Left Right MTB Bike Thumb Shifters | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/182416530803)
or this if I wanted to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-07-17, 09:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,985
Posted By Skeletor916

Thanks again for the help/ideas, everyone. ...

Thanks again for the help/ideas, everyone.

So after more digging, there is more information.

The grip shifts are SRAM SRT 200i shifters. The rear derailleur is an indexed Shimano.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-17, 10:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,985
Posted By Skeletor916

Thanks everyone for the identification help....

Thanks everyone for the identification help. Sorry as i am responding from my cell phone that i won't be multi quoting or anything fancy like that.

My bike is pretty old, but it's solid. A 90s era...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-17, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,985
Posted By Skeletor916

From grip shift to... Not grip shift.

Looking at changing the incredibly unhelpful 3x6 grip shift that I'm constantly accidentally changing gears with. I don't see anything particularly helpful regarding the shifter other than "GripShift...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-17, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Skeletor916

Thanks for the advice. I have another...

Thanks for the advice.

I have another question and am not sure if I should start a new topic or just add onto this one. I was out riding briefly earlier and noticed that I often get caught with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Skeletor916

Yeah... I paid $40 for it, so i can't complain...

Yeah... I paid $40 for it, so i can't complain for what I've gotten out of it already.

But i was wondering about these tires... It feels like I'm putting waaaaay too much energy into getting the...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-17, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,414
Posted By Skeletor916

Big ol' snip to make this easier to read. ...

Big ol' snip to make this easier to read.

Wow, thanks, coominya. A lot of good advice in there. I hadn't thought of a trip computer...

I've also tried swimming, insane HIIT cardio at the gym,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-01-17, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Skeletor916

So, I ended up getting this Specialized Hard...

So, I ended up getting this Specialized Hard Rock. It's a bit beat up, but nothing too serious. Forgive me for the gross disorganization of one of my garage benches.

The guy I bought it from was...
Forum: Northern California
05-01-17, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 768
Posted By Skeletor916

What (if anything) did you wind up doing? I...

What (if anything) did you wind up doing?

I assume you tried Bicycle Blue Book?
Forum: Introductions
05-01-17, 09:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 706
Posted By Skeletor916

Ha, I thought this exact same thing.

Ha, I thought this exact same thing.
Forum: Introductions
05-01-17, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By Skeletor916

I'm curious about what else you'll be championing...

I'm curious about what else you'll be championing with your message of sustainability...
Forum: Introductions
05-01-17, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,414
Posted By Skeletor916

Hello from Sacramento!

Hey, everybody.

A quick introduction... I haven't really been riding at all. My experience is at 5-6 being pushed into a bush by my impatient dad who got angry at me for not staying on the bike....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-17, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Skeletor916

That makes sense. Thanks for the tip about reach...

That makes sense. Thanks for the tip about reach and knee angle (things I've never thought about). I've since read and watched videos re: fit of bikes. Seems like I would be well-served to get a bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-17, 08:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Skeletor916

Hey, coney. Thanks for the response. Why would...

Hey, coney. Thanks for the response. Why would you recommend a hybrid?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-28-17, 02:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,235
Posted By Skeletor916

Yet another bike help thread/introduction

Hey, peeps. First off, a big thanks to everyone who contributes here. I just signed up for this account, but I've been reading these forums A LOT over the course of the last couple of weeks and it's...
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