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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-16, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,341
Posted By B8888S

Here is a recent pic of my daily ride. Just...

Here is a recent pic of my daily ride. Just added the Pike, XT brakes, Renthal Bars and Stem.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsft62y4lz.jpeg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-16, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,544
Posted By B8888S

My saddles are pretty similar. I also have a...

My saddles are pretty similar. I also have a Toupe on my road bike. On my full suspension mtb I have a Henge. Very similar to the Toupe but it does not have a cutout. On my hardtail and downhill...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 517
Posted By B8888S

I remove mine, get them wet in the sink, place a...

I remove mine, get them wet in the sink, place a drop of dish soap on the friction material of one pad, rub the two pads together to clean off the contaminates, rinse with water and only handle with...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-16, 10:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,914
Posted By B8888S

Same here on both my road and mountain bike. The...

Same here on both my road and mountain bike. The only time I don't ride with an ear bud in my right ear is when I am with the family or a group. I use the buds that came with my iPhone. I do not...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-15-16, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,050
Posted By B8888S

I bought a used Kurt Kinetic Road Machine, fluid...

I bought a used Kurt Kinetic Road Machine, fluid trainer, off Craig's List for $40. It is the older grey one but in like new shape. I am glad that I did not pay much since I hate using it. I call...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-09-16, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,866
Posted By B8888S

I also have wide feet 2E to 4E depending on the...

I also have wide feet 2E to 4E depending on the brand/style. I wear a pair of Sidi mega for my road bike and they fit pretty wide. On my MTB I have a pair of Specialized shoes I believe the model...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-22-16, 09:13 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,449
Posted By B8888S

Wildflowers are out! ...

Wildflowers are out!

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-16, 11:13 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,554
Posted By B8888S

You must have missed my posted where I stated...

You must have missed my posted where I stated that I once did keep them in the garage. However, a thief decided to steal all of them out of said garage one night along with anything else of value. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-16, 07:28 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 17,554
Posted By B8888S

I keep all of mine in my office/bike room. My...

I keep all of mine in my office/bike room. My boys each keep their bike in their room. I had my garage broken into 2 years ago and everything of worth stolen including bikes, tools, camping gear,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-16, 05:40 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 16,536
Posted By B8888S

I bought a box of 100 patches a few years ago and...

I bought a box of 100 patches a few years ago and intend to keep using them. I have a couple of tubes with 8 or so patches in them. I will keep on patching them until I get a hole too close to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-17-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,449
Posted By B8888S

The whole family out for a nice ride today. My 12...

The whole family out for a nice ride today. My 12 year old says that he is actually smiling in this pic. Can you tell?
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-12-16, 09:56 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,449
Posted By B8888S

Yesterday next to the Kern River. ...

Yesterday next to the Kern River.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsmrbes9jm.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-16, 09:15 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,435
Posted By B8888S

I have been using a Thule T2 ...

I have been using a Thule T2 (http://www.amazon.com/Thule-916XTR-Platform-Hitch-2-Inch/dp/B004OU4FJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452525042&sr=8-1&keywords=thule+t2)with an extension to hold 4 bikes for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-08-16, 04:34 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,449
Posted By B8888S

1/08/16 Hart Park ~ Bakersfield, CA ...

1/08/16 Hart Park ~ Bakersfield, CA
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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-08-16, 09:52 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,433
Posted By B8888S

Truth! I hang a lot of my old worn out bike...

Truth! I hang a lot of my old worn out bike items on the walls in my garage. I keep them as souvenirs from all of the great times I have had on a bike.

With any hobby their are associated...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-28-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,350
Posted By B8888S

I did not get anything new for roadbiking. I am...

I did not get anything new for roadbiking. I am the only one in my house that rides road so I am on my own when it comes to those items. However, I did get a bunch of maintenance stuff off of my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,216
Posted By B8888S

I currently have three Road ~ Giro Atmos ...

I currently have three

Road ~ Giro Atmos
MTB ~ Fox Striker
Downhill MTB ~ Troy Lee D2 full face
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-09-15, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,299
Posted By B8888S

Check out youtube for a quick video on how to...

Check out youtube for a quick video on how to properly set up your seat height. I typically eyeball it when someone borrows one of my bikes. I have the person stand next to the bike and align the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-05-15, 08:25 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,449
Posted By B8888S

Fat Tire Thursday ...

Fat Tire Thursday

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-04-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,412
Posted By B8888S

Diluted Simple Green works for me. Clean, wipe...

Diluted Simple Green works for me. Clean, wipe dry, lube.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-31-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 93,449
Posted By B8888S

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Mobi...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7nr4ayej.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BBates/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps7nr4ayej.jpg.html)
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-15, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By B8888S

Ride the crap out of it and replace things when...

Ride the crap out of it and replace things when they break. I don't see a point in spending money on anything until it is broken or you can tell for sure that the current component is holding you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-15, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,616
Posted By B8888S

The same height as you and ride a large in my...

The same height as you and ride a large in my trail bikes. My downhill bike is a medium though, the large made me feel too stretched out. Go and test ride some at your local shop and see what fits...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-15, 12:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,005
Posted By B8888S

Take it back to the shop, explain to them what...

Take it back to the shop, explain to them what happened, and have them fix it (for free). I am assuming you were messing with your preload dial. The bolt that fell out of the bottom was apparently...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-12-15, 11:38 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,804
Posted By B8888S

I did not read this entire thread, but I will...

I did not read this entire thread, but I will share my opinion anyway. I have five bikes in my "bike room" right now. All of those bike are mountain bikes except for one. My road bike, Roubaix, is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-03-15, 06:42 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,888
Posted By B8888S

Good Music and nice ride. They both put me in my...

Good Music and nice ride. They both put me in my happy place!:thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-15, 08:01 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,341
Posted By B8888S

For when I have to pedal uphill. '13 Stupjumper...

For when I have to pedal uphill. '13 Stupjumper Elite 29er with Stans Flow EX and Hadley Hubs (I know that the chain is not in the guide. Too much bourbon when installing it. It is now fixed!)
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-13-15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 16,204
Posted By B8888S

I just hit 4,000 miles on my 2013 Roubaix Elite...

I just hit 4,000 miles on my 2013 Roubaix Elite Apex. During that time, I have ranged in weight from 205 to 235lbs. My bike is still 100% stock aside from the chain and tires. I did not think that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,035
Posted By B8888S

This with my 510 and iPhone 5. Works great!

This with my 510 and iPhone 5. Works great!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-14, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By B8888S

Sounds to me like you NEED a mountain bike. Ohh...

Sounds to me like you NEED a mountain bike. Ohh wait you need a hardtail mountain bike and a full suspension mountain bike. :-)

That is what I told my wife last year anyway. The hardtail for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-24-14, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By B8888S

Definitely look around for something that has...

Definitely look around for something that has been lightly used. I picked up my Stumpjuper FSR Elite 29er last October. I searched around on craigslist for a while before finding what I was looking...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-19-14, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,319
Posted By B8888S

Have fun! Mammoth is my favorite place to...

Have fun! Mammoth is my favorite place to vacation in all of CA. We go every summer for at least a week. I was up there in July for a week. I left the road bike at home and road downhill mountain...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-14, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,284
Posted By B8888S

I see you went with the Hardrock. Both of my...

I see you went with the Hardrock. Both of my boys, 11 & 13, ride a '14 Hardrock 29er's with hydraulic brakes. They really like them but are yearning for a full suspension Camber or Stumpjumper like...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-05-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,518
Posted By B8888S

I have over 4,000 miles in the last year on my...

I have over 4,000 miles in the last year on my Roubaix Elite Apex. Right now and I am 220lbs. I have not even had to have one of the wheels trued yet. I have been through 2 back tires and one chain...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-14, 10:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,787
Posted By B8888S

I forgot to mention the main reason why I went...

I forgot to mention the main reason why I went with the Garmin 510. It can sync with your cell phone and you can start a live track. You can choose who you want to send a live track email to in...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-19-14, 07:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,787
Posted By B8888S

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Thre...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Thread%20Animation/iagree.gif (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BBates/media/Thread%20Animation/iagree.gif.html) I bought mine about a year ago and don't...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-08-14, 05:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,144
Posted By B8888S

I have now had my Bikehand Repair Stand...

I have now had my Bikehand Repair Stand (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D9B7OKQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s04_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for about a week. Overall, I am very pleased with it performance...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-31-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,595
Posted By B8888S

My '13 Roubaix Elite Apex will be one year old in...

My '13 Roubaix Elite Apex will be one year old in a couple of weeks. I have racked up about 4K miles on it in the last 12 months and still love it. It is still bone stock other than replacing the 2...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-30-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,144
Posted By B8888S

I just bought a Bikehand Cycle Pro Mechanic Bike...

I just bought a Bikehand Cycle Pro Mechanic Bike Repair Stand off Amazon last night for $90. It has many positive reviews on Amazon. I would post a link, but Amazon is blocked on my work computer. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 805
Posted By B8888S

Yikes only a 28 n the rear. I run a 32 on the...

Yikes only a 28 n the rear. I run a 32 on the back and am not ashamed to use it when I need it!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-24-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By B8888S

Keep it up!! I remember when 5 miles was all I...

Keep it up!! I remember when 5 miles was all I could ride. That was a little over one year ago. Today I went 62 miles with 1600ft of climbing. Keep riding every day and you will notice a steady...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 09:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,324
Posted By B8888S

Boy am I lucky! Both of my planned vacations for...

Boy am I lucky! Both of my planned vacations for this summer have been planning with cycling in mind. All four of us enjoy getting out and exploring on our bikes. I am the only one of us that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-11-14, 04:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,676
Posted By B8888S

You are not nuts! I currently have three bikes;...

You are not nuts! I currently have three bikes; roadie, hard tail mountain bike, and full suspension mountain bike. I have not bought a bike in about 6 months and now find myself lusting after a CX...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-14, 08:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,854
Posted By B8888S

In my office/hobby room. ...

In my office/hobby room.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/BBates/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps272bed39.jpg...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-19-14, 07:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 824
Posted By B8888S

After my new mountain bike was stolen out of my...

After my new mountain bike was stolen out of my garage last June, my wife made me keep all of our bikes, 6 of them, in the house.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-02-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By B8888S

This! When I am on the road or bike path, I ride...

This! When I am on the road or bike path, I ride my road bike. When I will be on dirt/gravel roads, I ride my hardtail mountain bike. When I will be riding rough singletrack, the full suspension...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-02-14, 09:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By B8888S

On the bright side, the weather here,Bakersfield,...

On the bright side, the weather here,Bakersfield, has been garbage. I have not rode since Tuesday morning. With the wind and the rain, I have been jogging, walking, or on the trainer.

Follow...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
02-25-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,256
Posted By B8888S

I just bought two of these, Hardrock 29er, last...

I just bought two of these, Hardrock 29er, last Christmas. Each of my boys, ages 11 & 13, got the version with hydraulic brakes. They ride them everywhere from the roads, local orchards, and out on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-14, 09:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,701
Posted By B8888S

Thule T2 with the optional extension. It easily...

Thule T2 with the optional extension. It easily holds four 29er Mountain Bikes when my whole family goes riding. I looked at the Kuat, but could not justify the extra $$$. For my road bike, I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-14, 08:06 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,870
Posted By B8888S

I had my Mountain bike along with all of my power...

I had my Mountain bike along with all of my power tools were stolen out of my garage last year. Luckily they did not get my Roubiax that was in the house. My bike was a 4 month old Specialized...
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