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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-16-19, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,680
Posted By vinnyvincent

Next bike: Build or buy?

So, my "first adult bike" was a 300 dollar BikesDirect road bike. It's served me well and I've put quite a few thousand miles on it and will continue to do so.
I've also since gotten a MTB from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,736
Posted By vinnyvincent

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,736
Posted By vinnyvincent

Okay so I think I'm sold on sjh953...

Okay so I think I'm sold on sjh953 (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/sjh953-152261.html)'s "reach behind you and fog them out with pepper spray while they're chasing" technique. Seems like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 12:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,736
Posted By vinnyvincent

I read that in some other threads too. Seems to...

I read that in some other threads too. Seems to keep coming up, so it must work fairly well. A lot of people say they use ammonia. I don't generally use my water bottle, so leaving it half full of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,736
Posted By vinnyvincent

We did end up going by the house later and...

We did end up going by the house later and getting the address. Animal Control said they went by the house, but could not make contact due to the fence and the dogs being out in the yard. They left a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 11:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,736
Posted By vinnyvincent

I guess my thought process on how to handle dogs...

I guess my thought process on how to handle dogs is:

1: Try to outrun them
2: If I can't outrun them, stop and try to get the bike between me and them before they catch me
3: It #2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-10-19, 09:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,736
Posted By vinnyvincent

Chased by two Rottweilers

So I've been riding regularly for almost 4 years now and not had much issue, but last night me and a friend were riding on our usual route, when two large, unleashed dogs ran out from someone's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-16-18, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By vinnyvincent

Thanks again everyone, I went ahead and ordered...

Thanks again everyone, I went ahead and ordered the more expensive fantom comp DS with the air shocks based on everyone's advice. Can't wait until it shows up and I can hit some trails!
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By vinnyvincent

For example, could I just have her order...

For example, could I just have her order something like this less expensive one(but very similar frame) and later upgrade the suspension?
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-11-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By vinnyvincent

Thanks guys, I'm leaning toward the more...

Thanks guys,
I'm leaning toward the more expensive bike, however...
Both bikes appear to be the same frame. Would it be accurate to say the the suspension could be upgraded later on down the line...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-08-18, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,754
Posted By vinnyvincent

Bad hip, looking for low cost/low maintenance FS bike

Hello,
My GF is buying me an MTB for Christmas and I'm wondering which one I should direct her to.
I'm not going to be doing anything crazy, mostly beginner to intermediate single track, with...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-17-16, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,401
Posted By vinnyvincent

Of course I'm for real. Their policy was very...

Of course I'm for real. Their policy was very clearly "no questions asked" for up to a year. Look it up if you don't believe me. Do a search. there are threads discussing their warranty policy and...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-16-16, 05:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,401
Posted By vinnyvincent

So several of you think breaking spokes = not...

So several of you think breaking spokes = not knowing how to turn a wrench...

The hub completely shattered with very little force. The lock ring itself isn't damaged in any way and screwed right...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-13-16, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,401
Posted By vinnyvincent

Sorry, I typed that out wrong. I've had bad luck...

Sorry, I typed that out wrong. I've had bad luck with wheels in general, which is why I bought them at a store to begin with and not online this time around. I am now regretting that decision since...
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
11-13-16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,401
Posted By vinnyvincent

I'm done with brick and mortar bike stores

I was almost done before now, but with certain things, I liked shopping at REI due to their "no questions asked" return policy within a year of purchase.
I got some wheels there because I had bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 12:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

Thanks for the tip. Since I'm not the one riding...

Thanks for the tip. Since I'm not the one riding it I will price everything and see if he wants to buy it and just keep the bike.
Otherwise I will just put the original tire back on. There's a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

Right but when rpenparker looked them over he...

Right but when rpenparker looked them over he said he really couldn't find much wrong with them other than them being a little over tensioned. I figure worst case scenario is it would continue...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

Honestly so far it's been pretty easy. They fit...

Honestly so far it's been pretty easy. They fit right on with the only frame mod needed so far being a hole needing to be drilled for caliper brakes.

I already had the wheels, tires and brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

Yep same wheels. I was just going to fix the...

Yep same wheels. I was just going to fix the broken spokes and keep them around as a spare set in case my new ones ever need to be worked on...however that seemed like a waste. This guy only weighs...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 07:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

The idea is that the 700cX28 tires complete with...

The idea is that the 700cX28 tires complete with newer hub bearings(his are old/not maintained) will make him slightly faster, or at least so he doesn't get worn out as easy. The only reason I am...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-28-16, 06:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,993
Posted By vinnyvincent

I used to take lisinipril and I had no issues...

I used to take lisinipril and I had no issues with side effects. and hey I'm in my early 30's don't call me a geezer!

Anyways I didn't like the whole going to the Dr. every other month, so instead...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-16, 06:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

It clicks, but it's the old kind. Let me try to...

It clicks, but it's the old kind. Let me try to find some pictures...it's two little dials near the brakes.


Tires and I suppose sometimes group sets? Mine also had cantilever brakes which didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-16, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 940
Posted By vinnyvincent

converting a 6pd hybrid into and 8 spd flat bar road bike

I just got a new wheel set so I'll now have a spare set of wheels. My riding buddy uses my old hybrid but has trouble keeping up. He doesn't make much money and can't currently afford a road bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-16, 12:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

Oh one more thing. Should I be getting new brake...

Oh one more thing. Should I be getting new brake pads for the new wheels?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-16, 11:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

Yeah I pretty much came tot he conclusion that...

Yeah I pretty much came tot he conclusion that expecting bikes direct to replace the wheel on a bike that was so cheap to begin with is unreasonable.
True I've never had problems with wheels from...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-16, 10:51 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

If I had room for two vehicles I would definitely...

If I had room for two vehicles I would definitely own an older truck. Since I have to essentially replace each vehicle and only use one, I tend to go with new vehicles when it's time to replace.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 09:31 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

I disagree with both points here. If you're...

I disagree with both points here.
If you're buying a used car and reliability is a concern, that would be a great reason NOT to get a dual clutch, or even an automatic of any kind.

And with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

So if you drive the car for 100,000 miles, that's...

So if you drive the car for 100,000 miles, that's a 1,670 gallon difference. At 3 dollar a gallon(which it will surpass that again, make no mistake) that's 5 grand. That's a 25% cost difference with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 09:01 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Not only that but people buy a ferrari for a much...

Not only that but people buy a ferrari for a much different reason than they buy a fiesta. What's good in a ferrari might not be good for someone trying to save money on cost of ownership.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 08:30 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Now that you mention it that's a great feature....

Now that you mention it that's a great feature. In my 2007 honda fit, I could fit a full size bike on it's side in the back with the seats folded down. Pretty awesome for such a little car. 33mpg in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 08:18 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Something similar to the element if he wanted a...

Something similar to the element if he wanted a later model is a nissan cube.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 08:12 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

I also want to touch up on this "sport/economy...

I also want to touch up on this "sport/economy mode" nonsense.

Nothing switches between "sport and economy mode" like my brain. Th reality with sports and economy mode is in order to work it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:59 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

That's a shocker:roflmao: How did they fix...

That's a shocker:roflmao:

How did they fix it? By telling people they over hyped it and they should lower their expectations?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Yeah but with a computer safety is always going...

Yeah but with a computer safety is always going to mindlessly trump efficiency. If you just got done accelerating rapidly, it only makes sense that it would automatically think it should downshift to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:48 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Bro I'm not worried about paying for McClaren...

Bro I'm not worried about paying for McClaren technology when I'm looking at a ford fiesta. I want a bare bones car with simple technology that's tried and true. I don't want to pay a premium for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:40 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

I may try one on a test drive or something but I...

I may try one on a test drive or something but I generally buy economy cars. I could see where it would be a nice feature for a sports car, but I'm not buying that they get better fuel economy. At...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:28 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

The cost of ownership is much lower. It's simple...

The cost of ownership is much lower. It's simple mathematics. No one buys a ford fiesta with a 1.0 liter engine looking for a sports car. They buy it to save money. It's not a cost effective option.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:25 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Do me a favor bro, pull up google and type in...

Do me a favor bro, pull up google and type in "______(insert car model name here) dual clutch" EVERY single one of them will pop up with "did you mean ______ dual clutch Problems/unreliable/warranty...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 07:20 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Right and actual testing shows that it doesn't...

Right and actual testing shows that it doesn't get any better MPG than the five speed manual. The car enthusiasts who tested it recommended avoiding the powershift model, so that should tell you...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 06:54 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

You're right I'll never win going against the...

You're right I'll never win going against the millions of dollars that have been spent on marketing and hype trying to push a less efficient product.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 06:15 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

Here let's troll it up even more: Let's...

Here let's troll it up even more:

Let's compare any savings you think you would get with the smart car dual clutch.
It also starts out at 20,000. Again a nissan versa is 11,900 and the five speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-16, 06:01 AM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

I must say I did a little research on dual clutch...

I must say I did a little research on dual clutch cars and I'm not impressed. Here's what I found:

-Most of the cars featuring this technology are at the high end of the price spectrum for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 05:07 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

You guys aren't talking about the Ford focus...

You guys aren't talking about the Ford focus powershift are you?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 04:22 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

You're right, I was comparing my experience to...

You're right, I was comparing my experience to traditional autos and cvt transmissions. What tours of cars feature this dual clutch technology?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 04:14 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

Yeah I guess the real problem is I waited so long...

Yeah I guess the real problem is I waited so long to say something and for all they know I've been using it for downhill mountain biking at this point. Oh well live and learn. I think next time I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 611
Views: 123,494
Posted By vinnyvincent

I can see from the comments that none of you have...

I can see from the comments that none of you have owned a manual transmission car.

For one, I'd you're traveling say at 65mph and you get off onto the exit ramp to start showing down, you have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

Well yeah that is the kind of answer I like. An...

Well yeah that is the kind of answer I like. An honest one. I kind of wanted an honest answer to the serious question instead of it being deflected with trolling/butthurt over my initial choice not...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 01:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

Right but what about my question? Is it...

Right but what about my question?
Is it standard for a company to warranty their spokes?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 01:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

So what you're saying is that it IS common for...

So what you're saying is that it IS common for wheels to be under warranty and this guy Larry is just blowing smoke?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-16, 01:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,396
Posted By vinnyvincent

I mean let me get this straight...I could buy a...

I mean let me get this straight...I could buy a bike with complete trash for wheels that both crumble into nothing the first time I ride it and it's common practice to tell me I am SOL?
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