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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-30-23, 11:06 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,139
Posted By striker_dj

Arizona - somewhere near Gold Canyon ...

Arizona - somewhere near Gold Canyon

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/pxl_20231122_204223095_092dd5a468a8ed60ec45f2be54ec102d3f4871e3.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-23, 06:56 PM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,357
Posted By striker_dj

I'm on the Miyata Triple-Cross. I really like...

I'm on the Miyata Triple-Cross. I really like this bike but wish I could get a slightly wider (currently 38s) tire on it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-22, 11:55 AM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,048,910
Posted By striker_dj

I found this 1989 Miyata Tripe Cross on OfferUp a...

I found this 1989 Miyata Tripe Cross on OfferUp a couple months ago....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-21, 06:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By striker_dj

How much life do these still have in them?

Took my bike apart to clean it up good, I'm starting to regret that decision. I busted one chainring bolt just after taking this picture...

Is it time to just install an Advent X (or similar) or...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-12-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,569
Posted By striker_dj

2018 (I think) Specialized Sequoia - I just...

2018 (I think) Specialized Sequoia - I just swapped the rear tire from the stock Sawtooth to a Specialized Pathfinder Pro 700x38. Why? Because I had a hard time keeping air in the Sawtooth without...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,569
Posted By striker_dj

Specialized Sequoia straight from the shop. ...

Specialized Sequoia straight from the shop. Eventually I'll replace the usual suspects, pedals, saddle, tires, probably bar tape - I'm not sure how I feel about this tape.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-18, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,981
Views: 437,139
Posted By striker_dj

Out along the canal in AZ ...

Out along the canal in AZ
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Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-17, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By striker_dj

I've been riding in Phoenix for almost 2 years. ...

I've been riding in Phoenix for almost 2 years. We go once a week at about 9pm - year round. Yeah it is still pretty hot in the summer but at least the sun is gone. We just go slower or not as far,...
Forum: Commuting
04-20-17, 09:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,710
Posted By striker_dj

Just added yesterday... ...

Just added yesterday...

http://i.imgur.com/VxocMub.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-17, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,692
Posted By striker_dj

Those mid-90s bikes are pretty cheap today. I...

Those mid-90s bikes are pretty cheap today. I only bought this on CL about a year ago for $50 and I've had a lot of fun on it. I found another exactly the same and almost bought it just cause I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-16-17, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,692
Posted By striker_dj

1990 something Gary Fisher Marlin converted to...

1990 something Gary Fisher Marlin converted to single speed mountain bike. Used the recent Jenson sale to put a Fat Albert on the rear and Hans Dampf on the front.

http://i.imgur.com/6tiXIrP.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-03-17, 12:13 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,692
Posted By striker_dj

This is my first attempt at a single speed bike. ...

This is my first attempt at a single speed bike. It isn't fully complete yet. This is a 1996ish Gary Fisher Marlin that I grabbed for cheap from CL.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-16, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By striker_dj

All of the pieces that are still there are...

All of the pieces that are still there are pictured, and yes the freewheel does just spin in both directions. I figured it was just gonna require purchase of a new part.

Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-16, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 578
Posted By striker_dj

Trouble pedaling BMX bike

A kid in our neighborhood showed up at our door one day asking for help with his bike. He heard I was "the bike guy" from one of my neighbors (I ride a lot, don't wrench too much). That day it...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,702
Posted By striker_dj

I like it a lot but it hasn't been ridden too...

I like it a lot but it hasn't been ridden too much recently. I got it new in 2008 or so and have put a ton of road miles on it. I did want to get into cyclocross but soccer always got in the way. ...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-16, 10:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,702
Posted By striker_dj

I commute on a 1996 Gary Fisher Marlin that I got...

I commute on a 1996 Gary Fisher Marlin that I got on Craigslist for $50. I replaced tires, tubes, brakes, brake handles, cables and chain for well under your budget. I've thought about converting...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-31-16, 11:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,380
Posted By striker_dj

I underestimated the Phoenix heat on one of my...

I underestimated the Phoenix heat on one of my first rides. I ran out of water several miles from the end of the trail. When we got back I could barely walk. I downed a 32oz Gatorade and laid in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-16, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,463
Posted By striker_dj

I was not aware of anything like this. I don't...

I was not aware of anything like this. I don't know much about stems to start with.

So if I understand this correctly, I remove the current stem and put something like this in its place:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-16, 11:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,463
Posted By striker_dj

Thanks for the replies. I guess that stem is my...

Thanks for the replies. I guess that stem is my biggest concern.

Wow there are some really nice looking bikes in the vintage MTB Drop Bar thread.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-16, 10:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,463
Posted By striker_dj

Drop bar MTB conversion

I've been thinking about doing a drop bar conversion on an old fully rigid mountain bike.

I'd like to do this for cheap (initially) so thought I'd not get new shifters and just run as a single...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-02-16, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,569
Posted By striker_dj

2007 Kona Jake

My 2007 Kona Jake doesn't do any actual cyclocross but had commuting duty for several years. Now it gets the occasional ride along the canal.

http://i.imgur.com/ZvEN0wn.jpg
Forum: Commuting
03-13-15, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By striker_dj

future Tempe bicycle commuter

I'll be temporarily living in Scottsdale this summer and working in Tempe. I'll be working near Rural Rd and Southern Ave in Tempe and live almost straight north of there. Is this a decent area for...
Forum: Commuting
05-27-12, 08:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,534
Posted By striker_dj

I guess my #1 thing to do when buying a new bike...

I guess my #1 thing to do when buying a new bike is

drumroll please......

Ride it!
Forum: Commuting
04-09-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,567
Posted By striker_dj

Go with one of these: One Good Earbud...

Go with one of these:

One Good Earbud (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004F0JJ6C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=fargobar-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004F0JJ6C)
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 08:23 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 72,683
Posted By striker_dj

Hey JAG - I see you are in Moorhead as am I. So...

Hey JAG - I see you are in Moorhead as am I. So just curious where this picture was taken. Looks like a good place for a ride.
Forum: Commuting
06-11-10, 11:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,571
Posted By striker_dj

that is nice. I get to lock my bike to the...

that is nice. I get to lock my bike to the handicap parking sign by the back door.
Forum: Commuting
07-28-08, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,253
Posted By striker_dj

I felt the same way when I first switched from my...

I felt the same way when I first switched from my old mountain bike. Keep riding and the extra weight will disappear before you know it! I lost over 25 pounds and weight loss had nothing to do with...
Forum: Commuting
07-22-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,904
Posted By striker_dj

I was just reading this thread yesterday thinking...

I was just reading this thread yesterday thinking about how cool it would be to actually come across another biker on my commute. So sure enough today I see 2 of them.

The first guy brought on...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 5,814
Posted By striker_dj

1) What motivates you to commute by bike? I...

1) What motivates you to commute by bike?

I feel better all day long when I bike to work rather than drive. Saving gas money and staying in good shape is just an added bonus.

2) How often do...
Forum: Commuting
07-14-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,259
Posted By striker_dj

I can hardly count the number of times I've...

I can hardly count the number of times I've forgotten a tooth anymore!

The worst I've forgotten (other than the tooth) is keys, but someone else will eventually show up and let me in.
Forum: Commuting
06-29-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,431
Posted By striker_dj

I had my bike choices down to those exact two...

I had my bike choices down to those exact two last fall. I rode both of them twice and bought the one I was more comfortable on - the Jake. I've been very happy with the Jake. I ride ~16 miles R/T...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,755
Posted By striker_dj

I found it and got one ordered:...

I found it and got one ordered: http://www.rhinosbikes.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1601809
Forum: Commuting
06-20-08, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,755
Posted By striker_dj

I want that sticker - where did it come from...

I want that sticker - where did it come from please?
Forum: Commuting
05-28-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,828
Posted By striker_dj

Allergies have been bad for me too, but i wear...

Allergies have been bad for me too, but i wear the bandana for the purpose of making myself look like I just robbed a stagecoach!

Actually, I don't go anywhere without my buff:...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,334
Posted By striker_dj

3 bikes 2002 Specialized Hardrock - this...

3 bikes

2002 Specialized Hardrock - this bike lives only to give the hooks on my garage ceiling something to do. Maybe it will get a real job if I get a child trailer this summer.

2007 Kona...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,575
Posted By striker_dj

100% agreed But maybe this person rides on...

100% agreed

But maybe this person rides on streets so clean you could eat off of them. Maybe people do eat off the streets. Then I could understand...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-08, 10:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,859
Posted By striker_dj

When I ordered these last week I got them for...

When I ordered these last week I got them for ~$75.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/p/,82632_Deuter-Rack-Pack-Ii-.html

I haven't used them yet but they look like they will work great - and...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 358
Posted By striker_dj

Help me identify which kool stops to order

I want to order some kool stop pads for one of my bikes. Problem is I'm at work and want to order them now - don't have my bike here and I'm not 100% sure what I need to order.

The bike is an old...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,523
Posted By striker_dj

Saving money on gas is a bonus - it is not the...

Saving money on gas is a bonus - it is not the reason I bike. So my vote goes to the missing "NO" option as well.
Forum: Commuting
04-16-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,755
Posted By striker_dj

With the angles of the pictures I can't get a...

With the angles of the pictures I can't get a good grasp of what the handlebar is like. You got any other angles or a link to something that will show me what that is?

Bike looks awesome, I want...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,261
Posted By striker_dj

Mounted lights on fork?

I moved my 2 headlights down to the fork today cause they get in the way up on the handlebars. I haven't had a chance to try em out in the dark yet. Does anyone else do this - or is there a reason...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,755
Posted By striker_dj

"can o ale" I love it!

"can o ale"

I love it!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-07-08, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,787
Posted By striker_dj

I ride a cross bike because it was the most...

I ride a cross bike because it was the most comfortable/enjoyable/versatile bike that I did a test ride on.

I added lights, water bottle, fenders, rack, slick tires and I ride it to work.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By striker_dj

Thanks for the offer stringbreaker, and thanks...

Thanks for the offer stringbreaker, and thanks for the advice antimatt er.

I'll have to pass on the fork, but I will drink the beer!

I decided that I'll just donate it to my local community...
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By striker_dj

I might as well give it a shot - what have I got...

I might as well give it a shot - what have I got to lose? I'm just not sure how to go about either - but this time I'll try to read about it before I try it!
Forum: Commuting
03-25-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 950
Posted By striker_dj

My sad thrift store bike project

I bought an old Le Tour last summer with the hopes of doing some minor work on it and making it a decent bike. I was going to convert to a single speed and put a new seat on it this spring.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,250
Posted By striker_dj

Now I'm curious what could cause need for the...

Now I'm curious what could cause need for the emergency release.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By striker_dj

double front ring on my first conversion - which ring to use?

If I convert a bike to a single speed/fixed and decide to leave the double ring on the front, is there any reason I should use the bigger or smaller ring? Should I just find whatever gear feels good...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-08, 07:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,732
Posted By striker_dj

24810!

24810!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 660
Posted By striker_dj

Similar experience here. Started to upgrade the...

Similar experience here. Started to upgrade the Hard Rock for commuting but then decided on getting a cyclo-cross bike that could do a little bit of everything. Now I want to convert an old $11...
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