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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,064
Posted By russtopherb

Don't think that's happened to me more than a...

Don't think that's happened to me more than a handful of times. And every time I've said "yeah I felt that way too until I finally got off my butt and did it. Feels great, lemme know if you want to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-14-21, 02:32 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,707
Posted By russtopherb

Count me among the "steady front, flashing rear"...

Count me among the "steady front, flashing rear" riders.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 03:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,308
Posted By russtopherb

I got a used 5-speed sometime around 1981. Pretty...

I got a used 5-speed sometime around 1981. Pretty sure my parents spent $10 on it from a neighbor. I'll have to dig through my old photos, I know there's a few pics of me on it.
Forum: Introductions
12-07-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 944
Posted By russtopherb

Welcome aboard! I'm in SE MA. Bought a Jamis...

Welcome aboard! I'm in SE MA. Bought a Jamis Allegro Sport earlier this year in Warren at the shop that's right on the bike path. Needed an update from my 20+ yr old Specialized Hardrock when I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-30-20, 12:49 PM
Replies: 6,243
Views: 566,221
Posted By russtopherb

13mi. Planned to do my first 20mi ride but...

13mi. Planned to do my first 20mi ride but realized the route I picked wasn't going to work out for that in my condition. It was the right call.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-26-20, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,826
Posted By russtopherb

Could be a number of things, but most likely...

Could be a number of things, but most likely comes down to the components. The Sirrus most likely has higher end groupset, I believe that frame and fork are all aluminum vs the Cannondale that has a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-20, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,872
Posted By russtopherb

Picked this up on Saturday, and it proceeded to...

Picked this up on Saturday, and it proceeded to pour all day (of course) so I was able to get it out for a bit yesterday on a break-in ride. What a smooth bike! ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-11-20, 07:09 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,942
Posted By russtopherb

I'm very thankful and grateful for this thread....

I'm very thankful and grateful for this thread. As someone who takes a 1 blade to his noggin every week in a misguided attempt to try and disguise how thin his top is getting, and is also fairly new...
Forum: Introductions
05-08-20, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By russtopherb

Hello from southeastern MA!

Hello from southeastern MA!
Forum: Northeast
05-08-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,466,499
Posted By russtopherb

Alas, no riding for me this week southeast of...

Alas, no riding for me this week southeast of Boston. Picked up some food poisoning earlier this week that's wiped me out. Fingers crossed I'll be able to get out a few times this weekend to make up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-20, 07:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,242
Posted By russtopherb

I've owned 2 Murrays in my life. One was a chrome...

I've owned 2 Murrays in my life. One was a chrome and black BMX that I raced around age 11-12 in the mid 80's and I bent the cranks landing from a jump.

The other was an inexpensive MTB purchased...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-20, 09:02 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,724
Posted By russtopherb

Well that's two new things I've learned from this...

Well that's two new things I've learned from this thread!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-20, 05:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,140
Posted By russtopherb

I live in MA but work in RI, and need a new bike....

I live in MA but work in RI, and need a new bike. Unfortunately every LBS around the house or the office is either closed entirely, or open only for curbside. I need to get fitted so I'm concerned...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,724
Posted By russtopherb

Before this thread, I had never heard of bone...

Before this thread, I had never heard of bone conduction headphones. Something new to check out.

I could never listen to music with just one headphone in. It would feel so unbalanced, missing...
Forum: Introductions
05-05-20, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 329
Posted By russtopherb

Welcome, from southeastern MA!

Welcome, from southeastern MA!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,292
Posted By russtopherb

Reminds me of my former neighbor who saw kids...

Reminds me of my former neighbor who saw kids stealing our bikes our of our garage. He ran over and grabbed one of the kids by the ear and yanked him right off the bike and pinned him to the ground....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-20, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By russtopherb

Just wanted to come in here and post thanks and...

Just wanted to come in here and post thanks and gratitude to brian3069 for shipping me the washer I lost when my brake fell apart. It was a very gracious gesture on his part to help out. Many thanks,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By russtopherb

Same here. Just got back into riding and it's...

Same here. Just got back into riding and it's been raining and windy pretty much non-stop the past month I've been working from home.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-20, 01:40 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,153,444
Posted By russtopherb

Kicking myself for waiting too long on a $40...

Kicking myself for waiting too long on a $40 Raleigh Technium Pre. Only lasted a few days. I was going to send the seller an email this weekend but you snooze, you lose.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-20, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,627
Posted By russtopherb

$135 to overhaul a 20 yr old bike really doesn't...

$135 to overhaul a 20 yr old bike really doesn't sound that bad. I checked into my LBS to tune my bike up once they're able to re-open and I'm probably looking anywhere from $60-$80 and my bike won't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By russtopherb

Sorry, is the image I put in the first post not...

Sorry, is the image I put in the first post not showing up for you?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-20, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By russtopherb

The thought did occur to swap one out from the...

The thought did occur to swap one out from the front brake to the rear and either go washerless on one side of the front, or see if I had something in my box o'loose stuff that might fit the bill....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 833
Posted By russtopherb

Shimano Altus - lost washer replacement?

Rear brake fell apart on my ride today, looks like a loose nut caused it. I was on a deserted side road thankfully and recovered all the parts save for the washer noted below. Is it possible to find...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-20, 08:23 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,198
Posted By russtopherb

I only have 1 bike and just started riding again,...

I only have 1 bike and just started riding again, and I'm already researching road bikes to go along with my MTB.

As far as guitars... I have 6. And I'm not even a solid guitar player, I'm more of...
Forum: Introductions
04-21-20, 05:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By russtopherb

Grew up in New Bedford, been in Dartmouth the...

Grew up in New Bedford, been in Dartmouth the past 13 years.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-20, 07:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,115
Posted By russtopherb

Pretty much how I approach it as well. The...

Pretty much how I approach it as well. The majority of the time, I'm in 2. Shift to 1 for a big/longer uphill then back to 2.
Forum: Northeast
04-20-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,466,499
Posted By russtopherb

Had some headwinds far more intense than I...

Had some headwinds far more intense than I expected down here in southeastern MA. Made things a bit difficult on a few stretches, given I've only ridden 3 times so far this spring. Absolutely zero...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,302
Posted By russtopherb

Personally I don't think of something from the...

Personally I don't think of something from the mid-90's as "vintage" but I'm also someone who cringes at the thought of Pearl Jam being played on classic rock stations. I suppose it's just an age...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,651,302
Posted By russtopherb

"Vintage" Stump Jumper - $700

Pretty sure that's a mid-90's model.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1014x531/vintage_stumphumper_aba89b209ff0e97b69c1fa6fd701fa72da58d16b.png
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-20, 06:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,830
Posted By russtopherb

That '93 looks great! I have a '95 and even after...

That '93 looks great! I have a '95 and even after sitting for years a little bit of cleanup had it running smoothly. I've got twist shifts on mine and have been contemplating moving to triggers but...
Forum: Introductions
04-17-20, 05:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 283
Posted By russtopherb

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-20, 07:55 PM
Replies: 9,057
Views: 3,129,160
Posted By russtopherb

First good ride on the ‘95 Hardrock in more than...

First good ride on the ‘95 Hardrock in more than a few years. I’m exhausted!

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,010
Posted By russtopherb

My younger brothers sold my '86 GT Performer for...

My younger brothers sold my '86 GT Performer for $20 while I was away at college. I consider that one theft for sure.

Almost had my Specialized stolen right out of my garage here at home (I was in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-16-20, 06:21 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 16,250
Posted By russtopherb

This is commonplace across pretty much everything...

This is commonplace across pretty much everything to be honest. Golf clubs? People buy cheap sets all the time, clean them, install new grips, then resell for profit. Instruments? Same thing - new...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,922
Posted By russtopherb

Just swapped 2 tires tonight, looks like I'm...

Just swapped 2 tires tonight, looks like I'm going to need to adjust my front derailleur as well after taking it out for a quick test spin. It's my fault for not keeping up on maintenance given how...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-20, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,108,039
Posted By russtopherb

2 new tires for my '95 Specialized Hardrock. My...

2 new tires for my '95 Specialized Hardrock. My rear tire was showing signs of dry rot so swapping them both out later tonight once I'm done "working".
Forum: Northeast
04-13-20, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11,199
Views: 1,466,499
Posted By russtopherb

Brave getting out there today, the winds here in...

Brave getting out there today, the winds here in southeast MA have been howling all day and are just getting worse.
Forum: Introductions
04-13-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 13
Hi
Views: 435
Posted By russtopherb

Never mind later, with me and my wife both...

Never mind later, with me and my wife both working from home and my teenagers all doing school online I want to get out NOW! :D
Forum: Introductions
04-13-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Hi
Views: 435
Posted By russtopherb

Welcome! I joined for the same reason - time on...

Welcome! I joined for the same reason - time on my hands to get my old bike back to tip-top shape. Good luck!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-20, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,227
Posted By russtopherb

As of yet, no. They are furloughing employees but...

As of yet, no. They are furloughing employees but still offering curbside pickup. Source: https://boston.cbslocal.com/2020/04/12/coronavirus-dicks-sporting-goods-furloughing-most-40000-employees/
Forum: Introductions
04-12-20, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,325
Posted By russtopherb

I'm liking the gray and gold, myself.

I'm liking the gray and gold, myself.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-20, 05:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,894
Posted By russtopherb

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this link. I...

Thank you SO MUCH for posting this link. I actually need to buy a lock if I want to go on longer rides and this was extremely informative and helpful.
Forum: BMX
04-10-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By russtopherb

GT Pro Performer will always be the holy grail...

GT Pro Performer will always be the holy grail for me. '86 - '88 are just classic.
Forum: Introductions
04-10-20, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By russtopherb

Hello from 60mi south! My daughter goes to school...

Hello from 60mi south! My daughter goes to school in Boston, plenty of bike traffic when I'm up there visiting or dropping off/picking up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,148
Posted By russtopherb

It looks neat, but how could you jump off of...

It looks neat, but how could you jump off of anything with it? I'm 44 and I still look for things that will give me a little air.

Just a little, though. I'm getting brittle :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,077
Posted By russtopherb

I knew my cassette was done when the chain...

I knew my cassette was done when the chain started skipping, a quick visit to the LBS confirmed it and they got it squared away.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-20, 01:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,239
Posted By russtopherb

KevCentral and Seth's Bike Hacks are the ones I...

KevCentral and Seth's Bike Hacks are the ones I most frequently watch.

Next week my answer may be completely different.
Forum: Northeast
04-10-20, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,797
Posted By russtopherb

Right now, my motivation is realizing that a bike...

Right now, my motivation is realizing that a bike ride is going to be so much more enjoyable than yet another "home workout" On Demand.
Forum: Introductions
04-10-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By russtopherb

The Southcoast is the greater New...

The Southcoast is the greater New Bedford/Dartmouth/Fall River/Fairhaven area :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-09-20, 12:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,322
Posted By russtopherb

I like a good mug of tea in the afternoon, ginger...

I like a good mug of tea in the afternoon, ginger probiotic with just a tiny bit of honey does the trick.
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