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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Wttnwa

Yes, I now have a 9 speed cassette and what I...

Yes, I now have a 9 speed cassette and what I ordered is a Shimano 9 speed cassette. It is coming out of Great Britain slowly, but it is coming.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-21, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Wttnwa

Hank you all

Hank you all
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-21, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 523
Posted By Wttnwa

New cassette

I have a used 2003 Specilized Sport road bike and it needs a new chain. It has a 105 rear derailleur. So I decided to replace the rear cassette at the same time. The existing cassette is a 12/25...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-27-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,438
Posted By Wttnwa

I bought my first pair of Diamondback clipless...

I bought my first pair of Diamondback clipless shoes earlier this year from Walmart. I didn't want to spend a bunch and couldn't find the size that I wanted on Amazon. The size worked out great and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,040
Posted By Wttnwa

Thank you for the info, I appreciate it.

Thank you for the info, I appreciate it.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-24-20, 11:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,040
Posted By Wttnwa

Need a new bike seat

When I got my used Specialized Sport it came without a seat and pedals. I had a pair of pedals and have since bought some clipless pedals. My brother gave me a old seat that he had but now I would...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-13-20, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,895
Posted By Wttnwa

Senior Vagabond - I have not had a knee...

Senior Vagabond - I have not had a knee replacement, but if there is no pain with flat pedals, I would just stay with those. I want to ride and enjoy the ride and if one day the clipless pedals are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-20, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Wttnwa

To me it sounds like the Stowbike is the best...

To me it sounds like the Stowbike is the best place to start since it has all its parts. The rust on the rear gears can be cleaned up and the chain replaced if needed. If you have to get new tires,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-20, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By Wttnwa

How far is your commute to work? You said -...

How far is your commute to work? You said - Never really understood how to Work on them or Maintain them, if that is the case are you ready to dive into a rebuild? Have you tried to watch FB...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By Wttnwa

Not a bad bike for the money

I am new here so that this for what it is worth. All the reviews that I saw were from the UK and they were pretty good reviews. If you keep riding, this probably won’t be the one and only bike that...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-20, 06:40 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,895
Posted By Wttnwa

Ahhh yes, I see now. With my age and my slower...

Ahhh yes, I see now. With my age and my slower reaction time and without your ability to see into the future, I need to keep my hands on my bars and near my brakes. I guess riding without hands is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-20, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,895
Posted By Wttnwa

They look interesting, but if something happens,...

They look interesting, but if something happens, how fast can you get back to your brakes without loosing it?
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-02-20, 09:55 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 665,895
Posted By Wttnwa

I am turning 70 on Friday and started riding...

I am turning 70 on Friday and started riding about a year after I retired. Started with Schwinn Park Avenue from Walmart and have moved up to a 2003 Allez Specialized Sport that I have converted to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Wttnwa

Thanks

Thanks John, I will keep that information on file.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Wttnwa

Thank you Russ, I got my parts in and made the...

Thank you Russ, I got my parts in and made the swap and everything works great. I didn’t want to make a big $ mistake and you kept me on the right track. Also the grips were are a big improvement...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By Wttnwa

Wheels

I figured get a free one, so the only correct thing to do was - pass it forward. I was excited getting this Allez but I think she was more excited about getting my used 21 speed Schwinn. I think...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-20, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,409
Posted By Wttnwa

My local bike shop told me that I couldn’t update...

My local bike shop told me that I couldn’t update the shifters and it would be better to just sell mine and buy a new one. They were wrong, it is hard to do business with some people.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By Wttnwa

Given an Allez Specialized Sport

I was given an Allez Speciialized Sport (2003) with no pedals, seat and a broken front derailleur. The derailleur was an easy fix and I had a seat and pedals. This is a ton and a half better than...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-20, 08:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,409
Posted By Wttnwa

I ordered Shifters and Brake Levers on the 31st...

I ordered Shifters and Brake Levers on the 31st from Amazon and on the 1st, I got a notice that they had shipped USPS and that is the last notification that is on Amazons site. I bet the next...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Wttnwa

Thank you to both of you for your replies, I...

Thank you to both of you for your replies, I appreciate the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-20, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 492
Posted By Wttnwa

Help with shifter swap

I am getting ready to turn 70 and a flat bar would work better than the road bike bars that I now have. So, I have an older Allez Specialized Sport that i just was given. I has a Schwinn hybird...
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