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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By hikerinmaine

FS fatbikes were already out in 2012 (Carver...

FS fatbikes were already out in 2012 (Carver Trans-Fat), as is the Krampus (29x3.0). Nothing new here, move along.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-26-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,181
Posted By hikerinmaine

I have a Salsa fully I normally ride but came...

I have a Salsa fully I normally ride but came across a deal on a Pugsley with a cracked frame for insanely cheap, so I bought it. I upgraded the rear tire to a Nate and replaced the leaky rear brake...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-26-14, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,891
Posted By hikerinmaine

I usually ride my Salsa with Nokian studded tires...

I usually ride my Salsa with Nokian studded tires in the winter, but any snow over 2" means I'm hurting, and snowmobile trails have to be packed to avoid cutting into them. This year I bought a used...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-14, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,013
Posted By hikerinmaine

I am contemplating doing the Great Maine Getaway...

I am contemplating doing the Great Maine Getaway on my Pug (38 lbs) this summer instead of my usual fixed gear (4 years in a row and it's time for a change). It's a century day followed by a 75 mile...
Forum: Winter Cycling
03-26-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,782
Posted By hikerinmaine

I use SPD's and they ice up all the time. I had...

I use SPD's and they ice up all the time. I had to fight with them on yesterday's ride more than usual due to the hilly terrain and the warmer temperature (30°F) making the snow sticky. That aside,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 944
Posted By hikerinmaine

I use SPD's as well, and if you look around, the...

I use SPD's as well, and if you look around, the M540 can be found for less than $50. I tried the Eggbeaters and they were horrible by comparison, I ditched them cheap.

There are also two...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 980
Posted By hikerinmaine

When I built my first fixie I went with the...

When I built my first fixie I went with the Handspun Velocity Deep-V's and they work well, but are heavy. I love the way they look and ride sweet, and on a steel frame they just complement the bike....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-12-13, 07:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,236
Posted By hikerinmaine

Bingo. With that attitude, why be on here...

Bingo.

With that attitude, why be on here at all. Isn't this a site where we learn and teach, share and absorb, and most of all, look out for one another?

I have learned a lot on here, much...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-13, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By hikerinmaine

No one has any ideas or has heard of them?

No one has any ideas or has heard of them?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By hikerinmaine

Here are some more pictures: ...

Here are some more pictures:

http://hikerinmaine.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/i-JZNrmwK/0/M/CA_06291310343130-M.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-13, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By hikerinmaine

Helma bicycle? What is this, search revealed nothing (pics included).

So I was at an antique store and came across a Helma bicycle shoved in a back corridor. It has a price tag of $300 on it. I am always on the lookout for old and unique bicycles and scored a great...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-13, 07:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,962
Posted By hikerinmaine

There are rubber cleat covers you can buy that...

There are rubber cleat covers you can buy that ensure you won't ruin the cleat and can more easily walk in them. I always keep mine with me on a leisurely ride.
Forum: Touring
03-21-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,100
Posted By hikerinmaine

Tried the hammocks, they hurt my back. Some...

Tried the hammocks, they hurt my back. Some friends love and swear by them, but I just couldn't make them work.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 01:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,962
Posted By hikerinmaine

Never thought of that, but I just can't bring...

Never thought of that, but I just can't bring myself to ride a recumbent. I ride with people who really like them, but I just can't get there myself.

Most of the time I ride solo, and I'm far...
Forum: Touring
03-21-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,412
Posted By hikerinmaine

Some gear I would choose for an extended trip,...

Some gear I would choose for an extended trip, but much of it I would keep the same. I see people on the AT all the time with ultralight gear that is still working fine after 2,000 miles, some of...
Forum: Touring
03-21-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,412
Posted By hikerinmaine

I am a weight weenie and a scrounger, my trail...

I am a weight weenie and a scrounger, my trail name is Lawn Sale.

I have literally converted a whole room in my farmhouse to a gear room, and it's like walking into my own REI. As I find more...
Forum: Touring
03-21-13, 10:50 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,100
Posted By hikerinmaine

I have mainly used my bivy's in the winter for...

I have mainly used my bivy's in the winter for mountaineering, but have used one while mountain biking. I tested it out at a campground and didn't find it too bad, but wouldn't want to spend a day...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,167
Posted By hikerinmaine

Damn, thanks for the link! Ordered, and tossed...

Damn, thanks for the link! Ordered, and tossed in a crown race setting tool and still got the free shipping.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,962
Posted By hikerinmaine

I ride both and am gradually switching all my...

I ride both and am gradually switching all my bikes to regular SPD's for ease of use. I used to ride SPD-SL road pedals exclusively, but it's difficult to walk around, even after just getting off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-13, 10:29 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,814
Posted By hikerinmaine

Can't do the 13th because I have to work that...

Can't do the 13th because I have to work that weekend. I may try and get a few hours off on the 14th and head to Orono (ME) for some bike swap (http://www.bikemaine.org/events/great-maine-bike-swap)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

I thought $600 was too high so I talked them down...

I thought $600 was too high so I talked them down to $500, which I still thought was high, but acceptable. It wasn't until later I found out its history, but a search on my iPhone while standing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 11:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

Insurance on a bike? Please tell me more, I've...

Insurance on a bike? Please tell me more, I've never heard such a thing. (Seriously).

I bought it for $500, which I thought was pretty steep for an old bike, but I justified it to the wife since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-13, 09:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

Just an update, I dropped the bike at Spectrum...

Just an update, I dropped the bike at Spectrum and they're super nice. I took a tour of the facility and was amazed at how hands-on everything is. When they saw my frame in person, both said "wow" a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-13, 07:37 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,411
Posted By hikerinmaine

It was probably copyrighted and thus an...

It was probably copyrighted and thus an infringement on those rights. I'd love to see it stay up but knew it probably couldn't.




My car gets over 50 mpg ('97 VW Passat TDI), has 425,000...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-13, 07:31 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 21,936
Posted By hikerinmaine

I guess we have much different demographics. ...

I guess we have much different demographics.

Up here it's the 'in thing' to have a yard sale, even if you don't need the money. The rich people want to fit in, and pretend they're one of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 7,814
Posted By hikerinmaine

I would love to come visit sometime! Damn.

I would love to come visit sometime! Damn.
Forum: Recumbent
02-26-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 24,999
Posted By hikerinmaine

These are just odd....but I like the way you...

These are just odd....but I like the way you think. Great job!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 44,384
Posted By hikerinmaine

I have ridden all three. The aluminum will...

I have ridden all three. The aluminum will transmit every crack and bump in the road, the carbon will transmit less than the aluminum and be just as responsive, and the steel will be the smoothest...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 292
Views: 14,411
Posted By hikerinmaine

Is that waxing gibbous or waxing crescent? Or...

Is that waxing gibbous or waxing crescent? Or would that be wax-on or wax-off. :)

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Thanks for posting the chart, I appreciate it.

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,323
Posted By hikerinmaine

Look at the KK Rock N Roll trainer, it's really...

Look at the KK Rock N Roll trainer, it's really nice and I gave away all my other trainers after getting it. I found a deal on one locally for $329 and while it was more than my other trainers, it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-13, 09:30 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 21,936
Posted By hikerinmaine

All great ideas, but one other thing to keep in...

All great ideas, but one other thing to keep in mind is to head to the more affluent section of town for the yard sales. They buy the higher end bikes and treat them like trash, so they don't mean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-13, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,631
Posted By hikerinmaine

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. ;) ...

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. ;)


I did have a Dave Scott Centurion, looks like a 1987/88 vintage with 6 speed indexed 105 gruppo (SN N7LT607). It has some rust at the joints,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-13, 04:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

Did you contact Tom at Spectrum?

Did you contact Tom at Spectrum?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

Having it signed is a GREAT idea, I'll float it...

Having it signed is a GREAT idea, I'll float it by him.

The seatpost is a DuraAce and the stem is Mavic.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

Received this back from Tom Kellogg after he got...

Received this back from Tom Kellogg after he got the pictures:

"Yup, that's an old one. Those are the original style of decals that Bradley Gast designed way back. They only used them for just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-13, 10:11 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,173
Posted By hikerinmaine

Here is mine. I bought it or $50 at a yard sale a...

Here is mine. I bought it or $50 at a yard sale a few years ago. It's the bike that to me into cycling and I still love riding it. I have the original wheels and saddle still, but wore out the 42/52...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,989
Posted By hikerinmaine

I'll have to grab some then! Thanks for the...

I'll have to grab some then! Thanks for the welcome. I'm still SH about 75 miles of the Maine AT, got most of NH when I did the NH48 in winter over the years. Doing the 100-Mile again this year...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-21-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,196
Posted By hikerinmaine

Ooooh, Biopace rings, how quaint! The 6...

Ooooh, Biopace rings, how quaint!

The 6 speed should put it at '87 since most bikes went to 7 speed in '88, at least from memory. I have several of both hanging around and I've seen it to be a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 895
Posted By hikerinmaine

Check with the LBS now, they are often blowing...

Check with the LBS now, they are often blowing out old stock in favor of the new arrivals. I bought a new full suspension 2 y/o Salsa with full XT for 50% off and I love it. The components were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,941
Posted By hikerinmaine

It's why I have my VW TDI's, I drive 750 miles a...

It's why I have my VW TDI's, I drive 750 miles a week average and love the 47/48 mpg (average) with the added performance, a tank will last about 850 miles on the sedan and 1150 miles on the wagon. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 08:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,631
Posted By hikerinmaine

I have something like that sitting in my barn, I...

I have something like that sitting in my barn, I may have to dig it out this spring and see what condition it's in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,989
Posted By hikerinmaine

If that were 40 miles from me, it would be mine. ...

If that were 40 miles from me, it would be mine. I love older stuff like that, especially complete.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 07:34 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,941
Posted By hikerinmaine

I can't believe you said that...

I can't believe you said that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

I was curious about this as well. The tubes are...

I was curious about this as well. The tubes are certainly a different color than the ends, but I'm unsure as to their composition since they're different colors. Anodizing perhaps? I'd love to know.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-20-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,355
Posted By hikerinmaine

I live in Maine, which isn't exactly a cycling...

I live in Maine, which isn't exactly a cycling Mecca due to the long winter, mud, and bug seasons. Even still, there are TONS of used fixies on CL for pretty cheap. I hand built the two I ride all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-13, 09:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,434
Posted By hikerinmaine

It never hurts to ask, but if you don't know the...

It never hurts to ask, but if you don't know the people at the LBS well, they may not cut you a deal. I often get good deals, which is why I keep up the rapport, but sometimes there is nothing they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-13, 08:49 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,941
Posted By hikerinmaine

Mike, I got your PM, but was unable to respond...

Mike, I got your PM, but was unable to respond because I do not have 50 posts yet. Sorry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-13, 07:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,941
Posted By hikerinmaine

Go bigger. Swap the 5 speed and attached ALH or...

Go bigger. Swap the 5 speed and attached ALH or AHU 1.9 TDI into it with Corrado G60 brakes all the way around. The 1.4 would be hard to source, difficult to swap, and will be working too hard most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-13, 09:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,766
Posted By hikerinmaine

Found an early Ti unique Merlin at an antique store...

I'm psyched about it. My dad sent me a message about a supposedly titanium road bike at a local antique store. I drive by it a few times a day, so I thought I'd check it out. Sure enough, it's a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-09-11, 12:52 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 10,953
Posted By hikerinmaine

46 x 17 on the road, 46 x 19 in the woods, both...

46 x 17 on the road, 46 x 19 in the woods, both fixed. Nice setup for Maine.
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