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Forum: Great Lakes
05-18-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 682
Posted By sknhgy

My brother says I should do one day just for the...

My brother says I should do one day just for the experience.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-18-24, 08:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,469
Posted By sknhgy

Been wondering how many ebikes are appearing on...

Been wondering how many ebikes are appearing on the MCT trails. That is a very nice trail system.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-16-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,469
Posted By sknhgy

I was surprised that traditional bikes largely...

I was surprised that traditional bikes largely outnumber E bikes on the Katy Trail in Missouri. Only problem I saw was the e bike riders who think they need to blare their tunes.
Forum: Touring
05-14-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,985
Posted By sknhgy

Our mosquito population is civilized and there is...

Our mosquito population is civilized and there is very little Lymes here, so far. I use permethrin as a precaution. I keep a small spray can of OFF in my seat bag in case I have a flat in the evening...
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,985
Posted By sknhgy

Thanks. I've ridden up there but it's been a...

Thanks. I've ridden up there but it's been a while, like 15-20 years ago. I've also been further north and I remember being attacked by mosquitos, out in the sunlight, in the middle of the day.:eek:
Forum: Touring
05-13-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,985
Posted By sknhgy

Do you ride the rail trails in Wisconsin during...

Do you ride the rail trails in Wisconsin during that time period? If so, how are the bugs?
I'm thinking Sparta-Elroy.
Forum: Touring
04-28-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,327
Posted By sknhgy

Couldn't. I had a flat.:roflmao2:

Couldn't. I had a flat.:roflmao2:
Forum: Touring
04-26-24, 10:30 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 4,327
Posted By sknhgy

With a long-lasting tire you got to remember to...

With a long-lasting tire you got to remember to change tubes every year or so. Once, I let them go for a couple years. Then I had a catastrophic valve stem failure that put my face in the dirt....
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,026
Posted By sknhgy

Deck of cards.

Deck of cards.
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 07:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 770
Posted By sknhgy

Never thought of using a paintbrush. Thanks for...

Never thought of using a paintbrush. Thanks for the tip. I'm a hop, skip, and a jump from the Katy. I need to ride it more than I do.
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 770
Posted By sknhgy

Pretty sure it is screened limestone.

Pretty sure it is screened limestone.
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 770
Posted By sknhgy

I've been down there when it's upper 90's+. Not...

I've been down there when it's upper 90's+. Not fun. Unless you have an AC room for the night.
I've always parked in St. Charles. You let the police know you are leaving your car there.
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,783
Posted By sknhgy

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Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 587
Posted By sknhgy

I believe that Ft Madison bridge has a steel mesh...

I believe that Ft Madison bridge has a steel mesh floor.

Don't drop you keys.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-07-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 394
Posted By sknhgy

Nobody here ride the Katy?

Can't say I've been down there much except at the very (East) end from Black Walnut to St. Charles. For me, that needs to change. Maybe do some camping and out-and-back from Washington or Hermann...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-06-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,899
Posted By sknhgy

Isn't it always winter up thar?:p

Isn't it always winter up thar?:p
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-27-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

Hey they have finally begun!!!! They did a...

Hey they have finally begun!!!! They did a groundbreaking the other day.
A mile or so down that tree line was a major Underground RR station.
...
Forum: Northern California
03-27-24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,654
Posted By sknhgy

I disagree. If you can't stop and admire nature...

I disagree. If you can't stop and admire nature on a bike trail, then where can you do it? If people do something they shouldn't, we can tell them we're coming through, but we don't have to get all...
Forum: Fatbikes
03-13-24, 04:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,769
Posted By sknhgy

What bike do you got?

What bike do you got?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By sknhgy

Thank you and everyone else. I grabbed it out of...

Thank you and everyone else. I grabbed it out of the trash years ago because it looked so unique. I just couldn't pass it up. Then I put new skins on it and rode it around the subdivision. Then...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-19-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By sknhgy

Thanks. This is good to know. I'll be giving it...

Thanks. This is good to know. I'll be giving it to a good home. At least someone will be using it.

Are you certain you guys ain't just being jealous of them shifters**********??:roflmao2:
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-19-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 727
Posted By sknhgy

Before I dump this...

Is it worth anything? Only reason I ask is it seems so unique. I've never seen stick shifters except on the 60's Stingrays.
TIA
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-24, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By sknhgy

Need front wheel for 26", 2011 Rockhopper

Looking for suggestions. I can't tell much when I look at what Amazon has to offer. No bike shops close by. I'd like a sturdy wheel, sealed or loose bearings. I'd like to keep it around $75. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-24, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,184
Posted By sknhgy

I would buy it. I'm always looking for deals like...

I would buy it. I'm always looking for deals like that. But I am old. My days of blasting around in single track trails are behind me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,919
Posted By sknhgy

You run rear-facing Dinottes? I've got an old one...

You run rear-facing Dinottes? I've got an old one like that on my handlebars, running off a 6 volt battery made for automated duck decoys. Mine is a white light. Your's red?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-05-23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

I've ridden some of those trails in Wisconsin. I...

I've ridden some of those trails in Wisconsin. I remember there's one with the long tunnel and you get rained on and they say the frost never completely thaws in it.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-05-23, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

OK Cool Thanks. Heck. They ain't even...

OK Cool Thanks.

Heck. They ain't even painted a shovel gold yet.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

I plan to hit the next meeting. Maybe get a...

I plan to hit the next meeting. Maybe get a friend to go, too.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

No. They have done nothing on that either.

No. They have done nothing on that either.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

That would suck. Another town in our district...

That would suck. Another town in our district has a butt load of trails. Our town pretty much has zilch. My town made a big deal about getting a grant from the bike trail organization. But now it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-02-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,035
Posted By sknhgy

Trail in my town put on back burner

About a year ago my town announced a bike trail going in. It was to link two parks on the edge of town. They even got a grant.
About 6 months ago the radio said all resources were being pulled...
Forum: Introductions
11-17-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 450
Posted By sknhgy

Welcome. I grew up in Lake County but have made...

Welcome. I grew up in Lake County but have made it to S. IL. I know all about that 70's stuff.... Still do 15 miles, several times per week, with a river bluff climb in there for good measure. We...
Forum: Fatbikes
10-25-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 15,480
Posted By sknhgy

Now if I could just find someone who wanted to...

Now if I could just find someone who wanted to dump their "obsolete" non-motorized fatbike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-30-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

You'll get used to it after a while.

You'll get used to it after a while.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 12:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By sknhgy

Thanks for the info.

Thanks for the info.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-30-23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

I thought it was funny.

I thought it was funny.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-30-23, 07:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

Did 3A put you up to this? :bike:

Did 3A put you up to this? :bike:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-23, 07:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By sknhgy

I am going to clean them and ride them and love...

I am going to clean them and ride them and love them very much.


Unless someone wants to buy them and give me a bunch of money.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

Built-in tail light.:thumb:

Built-in tail light.:thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By sknhgy

67 11 Do you ride yours?

67 11
Do you ride yours?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

They have this style of seat post. The suspension...

They have this style of seat post. The suspension springs are different.
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 01:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

At most these need rubber and grease. Both...

At most these need rubber and grease. Both rideable. If nothing else I'll go over them this winter in the basement. It'll give me something to do.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By sknhgy

​​​​​​​Yes, my bad. They are Raleigh's. I...

​​​​​​​Yes, my bad. They are Raleigh's. I grabbed them for the Brooks saddles.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 01:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

Yes, my bad. They are Raleigh's. I grabbed them...

Yes, my bad. They are Raleigh's. I grabbed them for the Brooks saddles.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,031
Posted By sknhgy

2 Raleighs

Got two Raleigh Sprites. They both have Brooks saddles. Both bike are lightly used. Are they worth anything?
They were made in Nottingham, England.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 751
Posted By sknhgy

Schwinns from England

Just got these two Schwinns. They are from Nottingham, England. The Brooks saddles are post mounted. They are both Sprites. Both lightly used and well kept. What do you think of them? I thought...
Forum: Fatbikes
07-22-23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,651
Posted By sknhgy

The bike shop has a carbon fiber frame fat bike -...

The bike shop has a carbon fiber frame fat bike - I think that's what it is. It is light as a feather. It costs $4500.:cry:
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-23, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By sknhgy

I usually do a 15 mile route that includes...

I usually do a 15 mile route that includes streets and curbs, bike trails, a little dirt, and some very rough roads.

The guy at the LBS told me they might be metric and they might be meant for 37...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-23, 07:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By sknhgy

Yes. It's the one I'm replacing. An LBS gave me...

Yes. It's the one I'm replacing.
An LBS gave me some free ones from their parts bin.:thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-23, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 702
Posted By sknhgy

Interesting. Thanks.

Interesting. Thanks.
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