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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-19, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,825
Posted By pwhallon

About the steering tube. It is GREAT that Surly...

About the steering tube. It is GREAT that Surly doesn't cut them. You can dial it in just right. That's why I've decided to get an LHT. That color is really nice.

Here's a video showing how some...
Forum: Touring
02-27-18, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,389
Posted By pwhallon

Import duties for bike purchase

Hi,

I was looking at the KOGA Signature page and "built" a bike. It's a pretty easy process.

They mentioned the possibility of import duties and local taxes.

Do any of you know if import...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-03-13, 01:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,940
Posted By pwhallon

When will there be more available?

When will there be more available?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-03-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By pwhallon

Shimano internal hubs

I just did a faq with no luck.

I've noticed on new bikes, shimano hubs seem to have some rolling resistance. Will they loosten up as they break in?

Thanks, Paul
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By pwhallon

Thanks Aaron, I need to go there for a week and...

Thanks Aaron, I need to go there for a week and check it out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-16-12, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 978
Posted By pwhallon

Is Myrtle Beach bike friendly?

Is Myrtle Beach bike friendly?

I'm thinking of moving there. Didn't see any posts like this so I felt compelled to ask.

Bike friendly meaning.....bike lanes, beach bikeway etc.

I've been...
Forum: Touring
10-24-12, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,447
Posted By pwhallon

Touring trailer opinions please.

Hi all,

Bike is a 2009 Novara Safari. I'm a big guy so I don't want to add a bunch more weight to it.

I'm considering 3 trailers.

1: Burley Nomad with rack.

2: BOB Ibex 28 plus, with the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-11-12, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By pwhallon

found the folding technique at Crazy Guy on a...

found the folding technique at Crazy Guy on a Bike.. Nice and simple.

Google, "folding a bike tire"

click on the SheldonBrown link.

Easy.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-10-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By pwhallon

Folding tire question

Hi all,

My Safari has 700 X 46 Vittoria tires. HUGE!

I am thinking of going to a 700 X 42 or 38.

For carrying a spare, are there any tires close to these sizes that are foldable?

Thanks,
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-09-12, 04:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By pwhallon

got the Planet Bike Cascadia 29r's. Fit great. ...

got the Planet Bike Cascadia 29r's. Fit great.

Going to mod the front stays so as to mount on the fork brazons (sp?) in stead of the disc brake spreaders.

Thanks for the advise...Paul
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By pwhallon

Great advise, I'll check it out. Thanks, ...

Great advise, I'll check it out.

Thanks,

Paul
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-26-11, 10:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,363
Posted By pwhallon

Question about fenders

Hi all,

I have a 2009 Novara Safari. I'm setting it up for "all condition" riding.

The tires are 700 X 46.

I am trying to find fenders for it. I want the traditional "full Coverage" type....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-26-11, 10:09 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 6,903
Posted By pwhallon

1967 and 1/2 Javelin.

1967 and 1/2 Javelin.
Forum: Touring
11-22-11, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 574
Posted By pwhallon

Front rack for disc brake bike

Hi,

I have a 2009 Novara Safari.

I was about to buy a Tubus Ergo front rack and, after looking closely, noticed that it may not fit around the disc brake components.

Any front rack for disc...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-01-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By pwhallon

Thanks for all the help. I forgot to...

Thanks for all the help.

I forgot to mention, this is going on a 2010 Novara Safari.

I think I'm going to go with a Shimano Dynamo with a front light on the fork crown and a rear light on the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-11, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By pwhallon

I have the HERO, and can tell you the low light...

I have the HERO, and can tell you the low light performance is not very good. Last night I tried to make a night ride video using a petzel Tika 2+ for my "headlight". The camera couldn't "see" the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-11, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,840
Posted By pwhallon

great review. I'll be getting a dyno-hub soon.

great review. I'll be getting a dyno-hub soon.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-31-11, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Posted By pwhallon

Handlebar bag/headlight question

I am looking for a handlebar bag. Topeak makes some nice ones but it looks like they stand pretty high above the handlebar which would block the headlight.

2 things...............are there lights...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 670
Posted By pwhallon

Handlebar bag/ headlight question

Hi all,

I am looking for a handlebar bag. Topeak makes some nice ones but it looks like they stand pretty high above the handlebar which would block the headlight.

2 things...............are...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-26-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 715
Views: 400,920
Posted By pwhallon

Wow, that Croozer Trailer looks really nice.

Wow, that Croozer Trailer looks really nice.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,383
Posted By pwhallon

I just checked out the Jones cam. My only beef is...

I just checked out the Jones cam. My only beef is the wind noise on the motorcycle racer video. The GoPro housing eliminates the wind noise.

The tiny size is nice. The GoPro is heavy. I still...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-11, 11:48 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,383
Posted By pwhallon

I just bought a GoPro Helmet Hero HD. LOVE IT!...

I just bought a GoPro Helmet Hero HD. LOVE IT! Great exposure and high-speed processing. No pixelation. Can do still photos too. There are multiple helmet mounts and a headstrap mount too. Oh Yea!...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-26-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By pwhallon

I just bought a GoPro Helmet Hero HD. LOVE IT!...

I just bought a GoPro Helmet Hero HD. LOVE IT! Great exposure and high-speed processing. No pixelation. Can do still photos too. There are multiple helmet mounts and a headstrap mount too. Have a...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
04-20-11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,762
Posted By pwhallon

Old school chopper fork extenders

Okay, I know they were cheezy and dangerous, but I want to reproduce a chopper bike I built when I was a kid. :thumb:

Remeber the 3 foot chrome fork extenders that bolted on.

Are any of them...
Forum: Commuting
02-14-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,384,274
Posted By pwhallon

I don't understand the new rack. Why is it lower...

I don't understand the new rack. Why is it lower than the fender.
I was very interested in getting a Detour Deluxe until the changes for this year.

Help, your opinion would be greatly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-11, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,736
Posted By pwhallon

Here is my late 70s Peugeot PX8m. Needs a new...

Here is my late 70s Peugeot PX8m. Needs a new deraileur cogs, chain, tires and a
clean up.

189930
Forum: Living Car Free
05-03-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 458,628
Posted By pwhallon

How does one go about purchasing a lot in Baja? ...

How does one go about purchasing a lot in Baja?

Sounds nice. Are they expensive?

PW
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-10, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,875,292
Posted By pwhallon

Nice big Paniers. What kind are they? ...

Nice big Paniers. What kind are they?

Thanks,

Paul
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,819
Views: 1,131,736
Posted By pwhallon

Peugeot PX8M

I'm not sure if this would be considered a touring bike or a commuter.

I still wanted to share it.

I bought it at a garage sale last weekend.

1979-83 ish Peugeot PX8M. Restoration to begin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

check out this video.

Looks like same bike but a later model.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhSGrhxOLso

Fun stuff.

PW
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

Park chain tool or Multi-tool?

REI sells the Park tool and some multi-tools that have chain tools as well.

Says that the single tool works on all chains. Is that the same for all of them?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

Wow! Great information. Hey Grim...you are...

Wow! Great information.

Hey Grim...you are right the bike was purchased in Germany.

Hey EatMyA..thanks very much for the pictures. Spells a thousand words. I know just what to do now.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

Thanks Miamijim, That Peugeot webpage will...

Thanks Miamijim,

That Peugeot webpage will be a big help for my restoration.

The bike is a PX8M 57mm frame. Built between 1979 and 1983.

A+ man, big thanks.

Paul
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 01:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

More peugeot pictures.

Thanks for the help,

Sticker on the bottom of the crank says. 3041449
Then below the number PX8M 57

Is there a "universal" chain breaker. The links on this bike are different than my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

I'll look for the serial number. The...

I'll look for the serial number.

The deraileur has a little screw hole but there is not a corresponding hole on the drop out.

So I take it, the chain does not have a master link. Interesting....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,511
Posted By pwhallon

Peugeot Garage sale find.

Hi all,

Not sure if this is classic or vintage. Can you help me date it?

Has a German Bike shop sticker on it. Cool!

10 speed Peugeot, 700cc tires, tire generator lights, aluminum fenders,...
Forum: Recumbent
04-08-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,272
Posted By pwhallon

Recumbent dealer Atlanta, GA

Hello,

Do you guys know of any bicycle dealers in Atlanta that carry recumbents?

Before making my new bike purchase, I would like to ride one.

Thanks,

Paul
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-06-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By pwhallon

Hey Kazzy, I am pretty big so I may just...

Hey Kazzy,

I am pretty big so I may just get the clearance 2008 model with the 26" wheels.

Then, to screw up my mind even more, I met a guy in his 60's riding a RANS recumbent. He LOVES it. I...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-30-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,871
Posted By pwhallon

Hey Tieka

Okay Tieka givie it up...LOL :-). What model of old winnebago do you have? I like the really boxy models from the 70'S.

PW
Forum: Living Car Free
03-30-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,563
Posted By pwhallon

Over-population pw

Over-population

pw
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-30-09, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By pwhallon

Thanks for the opinions. PW

Thanks for the opinions.

PW
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-23-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 827
Posted By pwhallon

Novara Saffari Question

Hi Everyone,

I've got this REI 20% off coupon burning a hole in my pocket.

I am warming up to Novara Bikes.

Opinions please.

2008 Saffari 26" wheels $559.00. Can't use...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-09, 12:09 PM
Replies: 711
Views: 67,215
Posted By pwhallon

Hello

Helllo from,

Euharlee, GA.

Where the %$@#^&)_($@ is that? :)

Like we say......."you-hardly"-can-find-it.

PW
Forum: Living Car Free
01-26-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 458,628
Posted By pwhallon

I can relate to that

Oh goodness, ME TOO! :bang:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-02-09, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By pwhallon

great advise thanks, paul

great advise

thanks,

paul
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-01-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By pwhallon

New year goal and bike advise

Happy New Year everybody,

I've been a member for a few months and have learned TONS from your help on this forum. Thank you!

2009 goal. I'm 340 now. Want to get under 300.

I want to ride...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-22-08, 10:20 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,416
Posted By pwhallon

What are you on DOPE !!

I want what your smokin man.:twitchy:

Why is it that us "stinking liberals" are always called in to clean up the messes the Republicans make. You know, little issues like, freedom of speech,...
Forum: Touring
12-18-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,623,539
Posted By pwhallon

wow !

About your new RANS.

SWEEEEEET !!!!

PW
Forum: Living Car Free
12-15-08, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 458,628
Posted By pwhallon

Due to the economic downturn where we live, I...

Due to the economic downturn where we live, I have been forced, over the past few years, to sell off lots of the junk I bought when I was making lots of $$$$......Realtor.

You know what? I don't...
Forum: Living Car Free
12-08-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 8,416
Posted By pwhallon

Bush circumvented the Costitution and our civil...

Bush circumvented the Costitution and our civil rights more than any President in the history of the union.

A-lot of us voted for Obama to restore the liberties the Rebublicans took away.

As...
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