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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-18-16, 10:21 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 18,457
Posted By johnj2803

so whats the update on this?! very entertaining...

so whats the update on this?! very entertaining thread!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-16, 11:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,273
Posted By johnj2803

Personally, the bike that fits is the best option...

Personally, the bike that fits is the best option for you now.

I would also consider the the 10 speed vs 11 speed and get the 11 speed instead. This is more future proofing as with 10 speed you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-16, 08:38 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,358
Posted By johnj2803

Thank you for stravistix!!

Thank you for stravistix!!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-16, 06:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 22,040
Posted By johnj2803

That bike is fine. But a few questions before you...

That bike is fine. But a few questions before you purchase

Are you mechanically inclined? I ask because the bike will come with some assembly required. And when you have the bike, it will need...
Forum: Triathlon
08-29-16, 06:43 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 48,268
Posted By johnj2803

I am new to triathlon and bought a road bike for...

I am new to triathlon and bought a road bike for my triathlon needs. I have since raced 2 sprint distances.

I am wondering based on geometry, I have an endurance road bike (I have a look 566), if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-16, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

You are right! will look at it more closely. I...

You are right! will look at it more closely. I might move the chainring. Thanks! Good catch!




I noticed this too. The rear brake is mushy while the front is ok. Thank you for the explanation....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-29-16, 10:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,809
Posted By johnj2803

Strictly speaking, 3500 calories is equal to 1...

Strictly speaking, 3500 calories is equal to 1 pound.

With that in mind, generally a person should not go below 1250 calories per day.

What I am trying to say is that there is an exact science...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-16, 09:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

I did not change the levers. Seems to be working...

I did not change the levers. Seems to be working fine. Should I change the levers?

Here are some pictures of before and after:

BEFORE

https://s31.postimg.org/4j29qweyv/20160609_115415.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-16, 09:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

I just finished my conversion. Aside from...

I just finished my conversion.

Aside from the single speed conversion I also changed the caliper brakes to a Nashbar branded Tektro V-brakes and changed the tires to slicks Michelin Country rock...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-16, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,409
Posted By johnj2803

Why do you want to change pedals? what is the...

Why do you want to change pedals? what is the problem with your current ones? Maybe its just a case of "upgrade-itis"?

Those pedals work really well with five ten shoes. I'm not sure if you will...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-04-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,439
Posted By johnj2803

2008 Giant TCX 1

I am looking at purchasing a bike for a Triathlon event. It is my first. I am looking at this opportunity to buy another bike other than my mountain bike.

Yes it will be used in the tri event but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-16, 06:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

oh that's great news! I have not actually looked...

oh that's great news! I have not actually looked at my dad's yet sadly lol but i emailed this guy that made a really cool conversion of the same bike here:
1993 HARD ROCK ULTRA CONVERSION - Pedal...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-16, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

That's a great question. He never uses the gears,...

That's a great question. He never uses the gears, sometimes the shifter cables would skip and not work properly. He uses this to exercise and leisurely commute to the grocery store to pass time.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-16, 06:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

so buying a new rear wheel that is single speed...

so buying a new rear wheel that is single speed or a rear wheel that is NOT a freewheel is not even a good idea? Is it because of the horizontal dropout?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,357
Posted By johnj2803

93 specialized hardrock single speed conversion

I am trying to build a bike for my 70 year old dad. He has this 1993 specialized hardrock ultra that he has been using for years.

He never shifts and I would like to reduce the weight and I though...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-16, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By johnj2803

where is the obligatory picture of the bike?! :D

where is the obligatory picture of the bike?! :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-20-16, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,519
Posted By johnj2803

Just a thought. Components are easily...

Just a thought. Components are easily replaceable. Go with the bike that fits you a lot better.

As a side note.
1. Going with the trek means less headache for you. Assuming you don't know...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,129
Posted By johnj2803

If I was going to get another brakes I am also...

If I was going to get another brakes I am also considering getting BB7's. I have them on my trek 29er and its been nice.

Do you guys think its better to get the BB7's? I see them cheaper than the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-15, 11:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,129
Posted By johnj2803

so a shimano hydraulics as reliable or better...

so a shimano hydraulics as reliable or better than the one i have?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,129
Posted By johnj2803

hydraulic brake levers and other question?

Hello I just got a 2012 Specialized rockhopper with avid hydraulic disk brakes.

1. My right lever is broken. It still brakes but the lever is cut. What brake levers can i replace it with and where...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-13, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,913
Posted By johnj2803

I just saw a 2013 diamondback recoil in the...

I just saw a 2013 diamondback recoil in the trails today. I talked with the owner and he let me ride his bike. He was very happy with his bike. He just got it and it was his first time riding it. He...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-13, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By johnj2803

finally got my bike and my LBS wanted me to...

finally got my bike and my LBS wanted me to contact trek myself. I don't know if that speaks good about the LBS I am dealing with...

anyway went for a quick 2 mile trail ride and it was different....
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By johnj2803

Yeah it is very popular during the sale. They are...

Yeah it is very popular during the sale. They are out of marlins and mine is the only one in the store. One of the sales guys told me that in trek's website there is a disclaimer that some components...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-13, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By johnj2803

Yeah got it! thank you very much! It is...

Yeah got it! thank you very much!

It is brand new from an authorized trek dealer. I was asking the mechanic and the other guys there and they were also dumbfounded with the SIS and Altus thing, so...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-13, 05:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By johnj2803

Ok thanks. Don't you know of any external...

Ok thanks. Don't you know of any external markings that will differentiate it from the shimano SIS found in walmart bikes?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-13, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By johnj2803

where exactly would I find this? I was looking...

where exactly would I find this? I was looking for any signs that they were altus and could not find it. Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,556
Posted By johnj2803

New 2013 Trek Marlin with Sis crank and front derailleur?!

I was about to purchase a new 2013 Trek Marlin and just noticed that the crank and front derailleur were Shimano SIS instead of Shimano Altus.

Anyone with the same experience? should I be worried...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,913
Posted By johnj2803

is it good as a base bike for the frame? So even...

is it good as a base bike for the frame? So even if with the better fork and shock it still isn't good for serious trails?

thanks for the reply!
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-14-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,913
Posted By johnj2803

I guess nobody has it?

I guess nobody has it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-13, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,913
Posted By johnj2803

Anyone has the 2013 Diamondback recoil 29er?

I cant seem to find enough users to comment about this bike. Amazon has a handful of them but they are not really from mountain bikers.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-01-13, 01:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 26,835
Posted By johnj2803

any updates on this purchase? you still have the...

any updates on this purchase? you still have the bike?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-11, 04:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 43,163
Posted By johnj2803

thanks for the reply boro. im a fan of you...

thanks for the reply boro.

im a fan of you since you started the denali thread. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 43,163
Posted By johnj2803

if you dont mind me asking, how much did you...

if you dont mind me asking, how much did you spend fixing this bike? :-)

looks awesome! Congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 09:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,034
Posted By johnj2803

As for the bouncing, when I was still doing those...

As for the bouncing, when I was still doing those spinning classes in the gym, bouncing means there is not enough tension in your bike, which translates into your gears are too low for you as it is...
Forum: Commuting
07-16-11, 02:33 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,565
Posted By johnj2803

@borobike Congratulations!

@borobike

Congratulations!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,542
Posted By johnj2803

I'm serious. Looking for a really cheap roadie to...

I'm serious. Looking for a really cheap roadie to play around with. I do not want to spend more than $200 ($250 max) then will buy a better one when Im ready.

Looking at this and the Denali. And...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,542
Posted By johnj2803

is this detain any good?

is this detain any good?
Forum: Commuting
07-14-11, 08:20 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,817
Posted By johnj2803

This walmart bike...

This walmart bike (http://www.walmart.com/ip/Roadmaster-Granite-Peak-26-Men-s-Mountain-Bike/15711164) has given me 200 plus miles on the road, some sands and gravel and light trails and I have tried...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-11, 07:13 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,565
Posted By johnj2803

@borobike That is one experience you got...

@borobike

That is one experience you got there... If you remember I asked about your brakes in some posts above. I was also contemplating on replacing the stock V brakes on my walmart ride instead...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-11, 08:10 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,565
Posted By johnj2803

Yes very true, but those who bought in BD will...

Yes very true, but those who bought in BD will not know how to replace a simple BB or do upgrade for themselves. put in the cost of upgrades plus labor on your local LBS.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-01-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,095
Posted By johnj2803

i always have the garmin on my wrist. I don't...

i always have the garmin on my wrist. I don't think I will trust any mount on a bike with anything (well, maybe except bottle cages! :))
Forum: Commuting
07-01-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,565
Posted By johnj2803

@ borobike I was going t ask about your...

@ borobike

I was going t ask about your brakes since my factory walmart bike brakes were almost useless in the rain :D haha! Anyway, have you tried riding in the rain? you might be surprised!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-26-11, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,095
Posted By johnj2803

I was actually given the forerunner 305 with HR...

I was actually given the forerunner 305 with HR monitor as a father's day gift. plus a cadence sensor :D

its been great! :D
Forum: Commuting
06-25-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,565
Posted By johnj2803

@borobike keep posting! that's a really...

@borobike keep posting! that's a really interesting deal you got there! :D

when everything is said and done post a before and after pic! :D
Forum: Southeast
06-24-11, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By johnj2803

thanks for the link! :D

thanks for the link! :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,879
Posted By johnj2803

You should have a budget in mind on how much you...

You should have a budget in mind on how much you are willing to spend. That way, we can steer you in the right direction.
Forum: Commuting
06-23-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 406
Views: 52,565
Posted By johnj2803

Not that I don't appreciate this thread, I really...

Not that I don't appreciate this thread, I really do, but the lifetime Denali report just became how to build up your Denali.

It would have been nice if the "lifetime" report was change after...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 528
Posted By johnj2803

Your freewheel might be broken... if you are...

Your freewheel might be broken... if you are mechanically adept you can change this yourself. Or the easiest route is to go to your LBS and have them take a look
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 778
Posted By johnj2803

Do you like running as well? I was just...

Do you like running as well?

I was just given the garmin forerunner 305 with HR monitor and cadence sensor all under $200 for fathers day. its perfect for me because I like running as well as...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 885
Views: 108,817
Posted By johnj2803

feel the same way :D

feel the same way :D
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