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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 170
Posted By Korina

Nice-looking bike. Red goes faster, you know....

Nice-looking bike. Red goes faster, you know. IIRC, if that's an adjustable stem, you could try lowering the angle a bit; that would put the handlebar a little farther away. Enjoy your ride! :ride:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 711
Posted By Korina

Which model is that? I like my Tourist Bar, but...

Which model is that? I like my Tourist Bar, but I'm always adjusting something.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 508
Posted By Korina

When I want to raise or lower my quill stem, I...

When I want to raise or lower my quill stem, I loosen a bolt; if it's not enough buy a longer or shorter stem for not that much. From what I understand, once you've maxed out the height of your...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-12-24, 06:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,143
Posted By Korina

We have garter snakes. Not venomous, but they can...

We have garter snakes. Not venomous, but they can musk (smear some severely stanky goo all over you that doesn't wash off) and give you a painful bite. So beware! I haven't watched this vid; I hope...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-24, 03:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 508
Posted By Korina

Yeah, the joys of threadless. I'm glad you like...

Yeah, the joys of threadless. I'm glad you like it! Enjoy your ride. :ride:
Forum: Northern California
04-10-24, 03:15 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,050
Posted By Korina

Thanks; I should have done that. BTW, it's the...

Thanks; I should have done that. BTW, it's the draft master plan; there's still a ways to go. The GRTA had an open house for the plan last night in Eureka. It was very busy and I hope productive.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 508
Posted By Korina

RoadWearier, did you get the fit dialed in? Do...

RoadWearier, did you get the fit dialed in? Do you still like it?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1,090
Views: 409,846
Posted By Korina

How'd it go? Did you get the bike? 750 was top of...

How'd it go? Did you get the bike? 750 was top of the line for most years.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 711
Posted By Korina

Just FYI, Russ from Path Less Pedaled on YouTube...

Just FYI, Russ from Path Less Pedaled on YouTube is working with Merry Sales to develop a bar end with a hinged attachment so you can put them anywhere on your handlebar without having to take your...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 707
Posted By Korina

sohoprom, have you ridden anything? That Trek FX3...

sohoprom, have you ridden anything? That Trek FX3 sounds really nice; I've heard good things about them.
Forum: Northern California
04-09-24, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 91
Posted By Korina

Call to action for East Bay riders

Want to keep the bike/ped path on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge? You'll need to write for it...
Forum: Northern California
04-09-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 24,789
Posted By Korina

After a weirdly warm, wet, winter we've been...

After a weirdly warm, wet, winter we've been getting winter-ish temps, with lows in the 30s and 40s, and highs in the low 50s. At one point the snow level dropped to 1500'. Go figure.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,087
Posted By Korina

Have you guys tried Rivendell's MUSA pants...

Have you guys tried Rivendell's MUSA pants (https://www.rivbike.com/collections/musa)? I've heard good things.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 478
Posted By Korina

Bite your tongue! Or, er, fingers. That's not a...

Bite your tongue! Or, er, fingers. That's not a Diamondback, that's a Diamond Back. One's from Walmart and the other's only ever been parked at one.

Nice bike, BTW. Love the paint.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By Korina

If you like it, and it fits, ride it. :ride:

If you like it, and it fits, ride it. :ride:
Forum: Commuting
04-03-24, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,142
Posted By Korina

Hi Steph. I got the Princess in 2019 for $75; it...

Hi Steph. I got the Princess in 2019 for $75; it looked like someone had ridden her hard and put her away wet in the garage, 25 years before. Everything was original, including the lubricants. I put...
Forum: Northern California
04-02-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 24,789
Posted By Korina

We had sunny skies and spring winds on Sunday....

We had sunny skies and spring winds on Sunday. Yesterday was sunny and warm, no clouds, with a very light breeze. That, of course, is when I had Stuff To Do, none of it involving bikes. Today is...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-02-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Korina

I do wish the author would do his homework;...

I do wish the author would do his homework; drivers are whizzing by at 50mph because the roads are designed that way. If it's in town, that's bad; if it's outside of town, that's fine. It sounds like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By Korina

John D is right; 2008. It appears to be the only...

John D is right; 2008. It appears to be the only time they made the 520 in black.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 267
Posted By Korina

From what I can find, it's likely somewhere...

From what I can find, it's likely somewhere between 2007 after Vintage Trek leaves off and 2009, before Trek's archives pick up. 2010 didn't have a 520, but 2011 had a gorgeous root beer with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,118,231
Posted By Korina

I don't know about you, but I've seen very few...

I don't know about you, but I've seen very few 850s; 800s and 820s are everywhere, but 850s seem fairly uncommon.

I'm just glad these are several sizes too tall for me.
Forum: Commuting
03-29-24, 12:37 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Check out RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube; he has...

Check out RJ the Bike Guy on YouTube; he has videos for most anything that can go wrong on a bike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 02:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,114
Posted By Korina

Where to post about upgrades depends on which...

Where to post about upgrades depends on which direction you want to go, but this forum is probably fine. Honestly, I usually hang out at Classic & Vintage, as almost all my bikes are from the '90s....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-26-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By Korina

Thanks, everyone. non-fixie, around here...

Thanks, everyone.
non-fixie, around here everything looks like that if it spends more than a day outside; leave it for a week and it'll come down with a case of lichen. I'll bet you think I'm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-24, 01:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,114
Posted By Korina

Mother_of_birds, a couple of thoughts. If you're...

Mother_of_birds, a couple of thoughts. If you're willing to tell us what city you live in, there are folks here who like bike shopping for others and might find you a good deal. Do you have a cycling...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-25-24, 10:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 212
Posted By Korina

His & Hers Gazelle Safaris

Not so much a "what's it worth" as a "would they be worth rescuing". Found at the salvage yard; fairly tragic.

...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Go you!!! And realize your style will change with...

Go you!!! And realize your style will change with practice and improvement. Just listen to your body, and you'll continue to get better.

noglider, there's this study too....
Forum: Northern California
03-23-24, 04:21 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 24,789
Posted By Korina

We had a break last night, just in time for the...

We had a break last night, just in time for the second ever Humboldt Bicyclists ride. The forecast was pretty high for rain, but like magic it cleared up. Not in time for anyone else to join me and...
Forum: Commuting
03-22-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Thanks, but this is Strawbunyan's commute, not...

Thanks, but this is Strawbunyan's commute, not mine.
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 09:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,142
Posted By Korina

I'm 60, my bike is 32, and my commute was 8 miles...

I'm 60, my bike is 32, and my commute was 8 miles each way. I find upright to be quite safe because I can easily see what's going on around me.

Old mountain bikes make great commuters; they can...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Getting out of the car and on a bike is a big...

Getting out of the car and on a bike is a big step forward to a longer, healthier life.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-19-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By Korina

Niceholes are universally loathed.

Niceholes are universally loathed.
Forum: Northern California
03-16-24, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 168
Posted By Korina

Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Commuting
03-14-24, 08:31 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Cool! :thumb: I'm telling you, by summer you'll...

Cool! :thumb: I'm telling you, by summer you'll be looking for ways to make your ride longer. :ride:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 52,742
Posted By Korina

Thanks Bob! This looks interesting. I'm more of a...

Thanks Bob! This looks interesting. I'm more of a fabric person myself, but this looks like it would work great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-24, 02:21 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 52,742
Posted By Korina

What do you guys use for a bag stiffener? For the...

What do you guys use for a bag stiffener? For the one barrel-style handlebar bag I made I used plastic embroidery canvas with meh results. It did allow me to sew molle straps all the way through the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-10-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 674
Posted By Korina

Hah! Driver education video!

It's past time the other guys get educated. Thanks, Shifter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61krxcuwpXM
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,852
Posted By Korina

Mounted on the right side of the stem. A big,...

Mounted on the right side of the stem. A big, loud, V-O brass beast.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-10-24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 3,697
Posted By Korina

I'm a spinner/get-off-and-walker. But then I'm...

I'm a spinner/get-off-and-walker. But then I'm not a roadie, so I have less of my self-worth invested in climbing stoopid steep hills.:D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-24, 08:07 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 7,852
Posted By Korina

I use this Sunlite cruiser mirror...

I use this Sunlite cruiser mirror...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-07-24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,909
Posted By Korina

{sniff} 😔

{sniff} 😔
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 640
Posted By Korina

Another vote for shower caps; but I'd get better...

Another vote for shower caps; but I'd get better than cheap so you won't have to replace them as often and they're less likely to leak.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 09:43 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Well, the time change is this weekend; that...

Well, the time change is this weekend; that should help. I remember my first three mile ride; I was so proud of myself! You be proud too.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-24, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 352
Posted By Korina

Camping sounds both fun and practical as long as...

Camping sounds both fun and practical as long as you, a) make sure your wife will be okay on her own with three kids for up to a week, and 1. MAKE SURE you can get a tent and food. If those work out,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-24, 02:40 AM
Replies: 1,197
Views: 397,416
Posted By Korina

It reminds me a bit of Velo-Orange's Tourist Bar...

It reminds me a bit of Velo-Orange's Tourist Bar (https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebars/products/vo-tourist-handlebar-22-2-dia), my favorite, or the wider Granola Bar...
Forum: Commuting
02-29-24, 02:03 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Wait until summer and your back gets all sweaty....

Wait until summer and your back gets all sweaty. You might look into a frame bag or a handlebar bag. Have fun with it! It looks like a blast to ride.
Forum: Commuting
02-28-24, 06:27 PM
Replies: 195
Views: 8,404
Posted By Korina

Nice, love the yellow. Have you figured out how...

Nice, love the yellow. Have you figured out how you're going to carry your stuff?
Forum: Northern California
02-28-24, 06:21 PM
Replies: 419
Views: 24,789
Posted By Korina

And then it's going to melt. :twitchy:

And then it's going to melt. :twitchy:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,069,463
Posted By Korina

A Fuji is never a mistake.

A Fuji is never a mistake.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-24, 10:44 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,010
Posted By Korina

To be fair to L.A., they did recently get a taste...

To be fair to L.A., they did recently get a taste of it.
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