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05-15-23, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,493
Posted By PGHNeil

Pedal Pittsburgh

Yes, this year has been rather light with events in the area, hasn’t it? We used to ride more events every season. We would ride Bridges & Vines Bicycle Tour over there in Ashtabula county, Ohio and...
06-20-22, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By PGHNeil

Nice! That's definitely an upgrade. Sorry to hear...

Nice! That's definitely an upgrade. Sorry to hear about the chain drops but IIRC that Deore rear derailleur has a clutch and it sounds like you don't have it engaged.
06-20-22, 06:19 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,374
Posted By PGHNeil

Father's Day is always a ride day but involves...

Father's Day is always a ride day but involves the family. My wife and I planned to ride a section of the Great Allegheny Passage from West Newton southward for about a 20 mile ride round trip. It...
05-23-22, 05:37 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,997
Posted By PGHNeil

I just replaced the Shimano Altus rear derailleur...

I just replaced the Shimano Altus rear derailleur shifter cable on my 4 year old Trek Marlin 7 which has about 2000 miles on it and has been my all-weather, all terrain bike so things have been...
05-12-22, 06:16 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 14,066
Posted By PGHNeil

Great videos. I wish I could justify dropping the...

Great videos. I wish I could justify dropping the coin on a GoPro but I'm not nearly as enamored with the scenery on my local ride. I'm located in the rust belt and part of my ride takes me past a...
05-03-22, 02:56 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,553
Posted By PGHNeil

Yup. "Arvada" is Trek-speak for "thank you sir...

Yup. "Arvada" is Trek-speak for "thank you sir may I have another!"
04-21-22, 10:41 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 5,905
Posted By PGHNeil

The city I live outside of has bike lanes. Some...

The city I live outside of has bike lanes. Some are shared with traffic, some are shared with sidewalks but they are always marked. It's my understanding that bikes are never to be ridden on...
04-21-22, 10:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,313
Posted By PGHNeil

My vote is for hydro packs. 1: you can drink...

My vote is for hydro packs.
1: you can drink with both hands on the bars
2: if you put ice in it it will keep your back cool
3: they come with pockets that you can put stuff in that would...
04-21-22, 10:23 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 3,999
Posted By PGHNeil

Paywall notwithstanding I choose not to ride...

Paywall notwithstanding I choose not to ride alone on city streets or rural roads alike. When I do, I know that I need something that is nimble and not prone to pinch flats. That's why I ride a...
04-18-22, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,374
Posted By PGHNeil

I did 35 miles on my hardtail. It was slow going:...

I did 35 miles on my hardtail. It was slow going: 12mph average with the ride nearly 3 hours long. It was a good opportunity to reflect on my spirituality and decompress after the family gathering....
04-07-22, 06:27 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,098
Posted By PGHNeil

Maybe s/he didn't get walked a lot? My next...

Maybe s/he didn't get walked a lot?

My next door neighbor has a female German shepherd. I was scared for a bit when they first moved in because she'd charge the aluminum fence whenever I was in my...
04-07-22, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 793
Posted By PGHNeil

Cool, another Marlin rider! I just inducted my...

Cool, another Marlin rider! I just inducted my boy into the club with the Radioactive Red version of the 2022 Marlin 5. My gray ghost has seen three winters and has lots of scratches from riding in...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-01-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,797
Posted By PGHNeil

Pittsburgh area resident and frequent attended of...

Pittsburgh area resident and frequent attended of BikePGH events here; let me offer my perspective. The train station is on Grant Street downtown and pretty far from the point and North Shore where...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic
04-01-22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 935
Posted By PGHNeil

I'm not native to the area so I don't know which...

I'm not native to the area so I don't know which part would be considered Gilmore Station but live off the Bethel Park spur and my wife and I have many sections of the Montour/Panhandle/GAP trails,...
03-24-22, 08:41 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,077
Posted By PGHNeil

I'm turning 53 in the summer and am just a...

I'm turning 53 in the summer and am just a recreational cyclist on an entry level hardtail. Mentally it varies. Most days I'm entrusted with the accountability of a 5 year old but am otherwise way...
03-23-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 742
Posted By PGHNeil

I appreciate all the well-meaning advice. For...

I appreciate all the well-meaning advice. For those who feel I am questioning your advice or am somehow being dishonest or naive, I'm sorry that you feel that way but it was not my intent. I have...
03-21-22, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 742
Posted By PGHNeil

How do you appraise a bike to sell?

My Trek Marlin 7 is 3 years old and in need of an overhaul so I feel I'm at the point of diminishing returns. I'm sorely tempted to trade it in on a 2022 Marlin 6 as it has an upgraded drivetrain...
03-21-22, 07:05 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 31,010
Posted By PGHNeil

I'm 5'10" and I ride a L size Trek hardtail. I...

I'm 5'10" and I ride a L size Trek hardtail. I just bought my 5'8" son a similar model in ML and I now see that my bike is slightly too large for me.
03-06-22, 11:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,349
Posted By PGHNeil

Radioactive red with the white graphics. He...

Radioactive red with the white graphics. He didn't seem to have any problems with the stock Bontrager XR2 Comp 2.2s. Our trail is crushed limestone though which is a drivetrain and paint killer. I...
03-03-22, 09:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,349
Posted By PGHNeil

I know I'm late to the game but I was looking at...

I know I'm late to the game but I was looking at the 2019 Marlin 5 back in 2018 and decided to pass on it because it had a freewheel and I wanted the option to upgrade the cassette. If anyone is...
02-08-22, 05:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,600
Posted By PGHNeil

It's winter here and I don't ride as much as I...

It's winter here and I don't ride as much as I should but today I got antsy enough to jump on the hardtail and hit the snowy MUP. It was 25 degrees but I layered up, put on a gator and goggles and...
01-24-22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,065
Posted By PGHNeil

Options for adult with special needs

I have an adult son with special needs (level 3 autism, intellectual disability disorder, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, etc.) who lives in a group home who isn't physically handicapped and has tons of...
01-24-22, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3,547
Views: 436,410
Posted By PGHNeil

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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This is our female Burmese that we bought from a cattery in 2000...
12-10-21, 12:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,829
Posted By PGHNeil

I’m laughing but in all honesty my firstborn is a...

I’m laughing but in all honesty my firstborn is a “biter.”
12-10-21, 12:50 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,829
Posted By PGHNeil

Great! I must be on secret probation. 😰

Great! I must be on secret probation. 😰
12-10-21, 12:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,977
Posted By PGHNeil

I wonder how many people get hurt on those $300...

I wonder how many people get hurt on those $300 bikes? THAT should be the real issue. There's something to be said about going to a LBS to test ride and for the support after a purchase but Big Box...
12-10-21, 12:09 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,829
Posted By PGHNeil

Yes, it's definitely a teachable moment and as a...

Yes, it's definitely a teachable moment and as a parent who has had two kids in therapy and have been to therapy myself I get it but encounters like this need to be worked up to if there was indeed a...
12-10-21, 08:33 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,829
Posted By PGHNeil

I agree that the "pepper spray" comment by the OP...

I agree that the "pepper spray" comment by the OP was excessive but how rational do you expect his 5 year old daughter to be? He's simply trying to protect her.
12-10-21, 08:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,527
Posted By PGHNeil

I just did the same 1x9 conversion to my 2019...

I just did the same 1x9 conversion to my 2019 Trek Marlin 7 over the summer that was done in that video. It cost about $60 and I have no regrets. I know my bike and riding style are different but we...
12-09-21, 08:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,829
Posted By PGHNeil

Firstly, good on you for having your daughter out...

Firstly, good on you for having your daughter out in the trails so young. While I agree with you that unleashed dogs on multiuse trails is annoying (sorry dog lovers) I would also suggest that you...
12-09-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,977
Posted By PGHNeil

Great impressions on the Marlin 8. Trek has made...

Great impressions on the Marlin 8. Trek has made a lot of good changes on the Marlin line since they came out with this latest generation. I got the Marlin 7 in late 2018 (which was the top of the...
08-04-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,862
Posted By PGHNeil

I just had my first experience with a dropper and...

I just had my first experience with a dropper and wished I’d had one years ago. I think it would have saved me from some broken bones from going OTB a couple of years ago.
04-07-21, 03:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By PGHNeil

LOL - you must be psychic. My digital caliper...

LOL - you must be psychic. My digital caliper isn't made by Park Tools! A BB-UN-26 is MUCH cheaper!
04-07-21, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By PGHNeil

Here you go: Measurements: Cup Width...

Here you go:

Measurements:
Cup Width Diameter: 35mm
Cartridge Diameter: 30mm
Axle Length: 114mm
Cartridge Length (with cup on): 79mm
Cartridge Length (with no drive side cup removed): 68.45mm...
04-07-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By PGHNeil

No LBS's had any such thing. They're basically...

No LBS's had any such thing. They're basically just new bike dealerships who order out for parts.I'd prefer to go through Amazon.
04-07-21, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By PGHNeil

I can only find it in 68mm width. Will the UN26...

I can only find it in 68mm width. Will the UN26 work?
04-06-21, 08:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By PGHNeil

Thanks! Can you recommend a vendor?

Thanks! Can you recommend a vendor?
04-05-21, 11:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 782
Posted By PGHNeil

Project bike: 2003 Trek 4900

I want to get my 14yo son into mountain biking but don’t want to spend hundreds on a bike he may never ride regularly. My old Trek 4900 has been in mothballs but i bought the tools to pull the cranks...
02-08-21, 07:34 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 36,478
Posted By PGHNeil

The skies were clear but the weather was cold...

The skies were clear but the weather was cold when I went for a maintenance ride yesterday. I didn't break any records; maxed out at 10mph and only did about 10 miles. The new 2.3" Maxxis Ardent...
02-08-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,097,374
Posted By PGHNeil

I like winter riding. The MUP was a sheet of ice...

I like winter riding. The MUP was a sheet of ice yesterday though. This is an old picture from my previous ride but it was much less messy. I barely needed the fenders.
...
01-11-21, 01:12 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 36,478
Posted By PGHNeil

After just 2 rides I think I seriously think I...

After just 2 rides I think I seriously think I need to drop the PSI or go tubeless. It's just too mucky or icy, depending on the day. I'm still feeling out the new tires. I got some cheap fenders off...
10-20-20, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,553
Posted By PGHNeil

Congratulations! That's certainly a big jump...

Congratulations! That's certainly a big jump going from 26" to 29" isn't it? What's the stem length and how much travel on the fork? Why aren't you sold on the 1X?

As someone who also went...
10-06-20, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By PGHNeil

I appreciate that, but I'm invested in this bike...

I appreciate that, but I'm invested in this bike for the long haul. My last back served me well for a decade and a half. Besides, my personal finance committee has denied even a trade in so this one...
10-06-20, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By PGHNeil

I found a 9 speed rear derailleur with a clutch...

I found a 9 speed rear derailleur with a clutch on Amazon. It looks like it's not compatible with my existing 9 speed trigger shifter though.



I definitely think my fork needs attention but I'm...
10-05-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By PGHNeil

Need ideas for upgrades for a 2yo Trek Marlin 7

I've been riding this bike for 2 years. I've personalized all the touch points and have done a lot with it. I've ridden in the winter in slush and slow. I've ridden early spring in bogs and mud. I've...
09-29-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,209
Posted By PGHNeil

I have a 2019 Marlin 7 that cost $800. After two...

I have a 2019 Marlin 7 that cost $800. After two years riding it on streets, roads. gravel and trails I'd recommend saving up another $400 and getting at least a Trek Roscoe 7.
09-29-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 17,406
Posted By PGHNeil

I don't always remember to call ahead but I make...

I don't always remember to call ahead but I make it a point to do so. I have nearly hit people when I haven't because I assumed that they heard me coming when they didn't.

Better safe than sorry.
09-29-20, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,857
Posted By PGHNeil

My wife and I are currently locked in this...

My wife and I are currently locked in this debate. She wants a Pelaton but I’m intrigued by Zwift (I love the idea of using my daily rider while playing video games) and using some of the money it...
09-29-20, 07:24 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 9,329
Posted By PGHNeil

Yup. That pretty much sums it up. I’ve been...

Yup. That pretty much sums it up. I’ve been riding since I was 6 years old. Back then I rode to get out of the house and have some “me” time. Nothing has really changed except I’ve gotten slightly...
09-26-20, 01:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,513
Posted By PGHNeil

A little bird told me we’re in a trade war with...

A little bird told me we’re in a trade war with China. I wouldn’t put much stock in it though. I ordered a sports mask in April On Amazon and I was told it wouldn’t be delivered until July. I looked...
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