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Forum: Folding Bikes
08-20-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By spurdy

Bullhorn Bars for Downtube 8HN

Found this link in the FG section. Great price, and seems like a great way to try out bulhorn bars.

http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_info.php?products_id=19770

Here's the question. Would...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,657
Posted By spurdy

Almost had a deer take me and my buddy out on our...

Almost had a deer take me and my buddy out on our weekend ride on Saturday. Heard about three of them next to us, while we were doing like 17mph. tried to scare them off in the opposite direction,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By spurdy

No problem. Glad I could help!

No problem. Glad I could help!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-05-08, 05:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By spurdy

LOL! Yea, and she started off 7 months to!

LOL! Yea, and she started off 7 months to!
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By spurdy

Ok, I said I'd report back and here I am. BLUF,...

Ok, I said I'd report back and here I am. BLUF, it doesn't work on my Downtube 8HN. I tried above and below the middle QR, and the way the seat sits you can't get the seat forward enough to engage...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By spurdy

O, and I can try to attach it, just to make sure...

O, and I can try to attach it, just to make sure it works. Will update once I'm off work.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-04-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,176
Posted By spurdy

I actually own the IBert. I haven't attempted to...

I actually own the IBert. I haven't attempted to put it on my folder because I was worried about the rather long steering tube. Also, since the folders are a bit less stable, I'm pretty apprehensive...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-08, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,114
Posted By spurdy

Took my first real rode ride. Neighbor of mine...

Took my first real rode ride. Neighbor of mine invited me on his 22 mile back road ride. It was hilly as all hell (at least for me). We actually beat his last time by 8 minutes, so I was happy....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-25-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 18,382
Posted By spurdy

I'm in. Push-ups have always been a sore point......

I'm in. Push-ups have always been a sore point... Damn APFT! Going to post every M,W,F then? I'm up for it. Last APFT would put me at rank 5, but I'll do it again tonight to double check.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-24-08, 04:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By spurdy

Jur- Thanks for the tips. I'll try the shims. I...

Jur- Thanks for the tips. I'll try the shims. I am just getting the feel for how tight to keep the QR's. I always feel like I'm going to break them off I tighten them so much! Funny story, I rode 2...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-23-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 618
Posted By spurdy

Flex in the Downtube 8HN

Finally got the 8HN back from the shop for it's initial tune up, and got a commute done on it! It did come with a little damage to the front fork (just paint) and a pedal that is a bit stiff in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 824
Posted By spurdy

Actually, it was 24 hours plus 20 minutes. You...

Actually, it was 24 hours plus 20 minutes. You missed the date....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

neilfein- I don't think it's the same one, only...

neilfein- I don't think it's the same one, only because Yan said this one hadn't been opened. I'll check if your name is carved into the left foot though... :)
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-08, 07:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

trueno92- Instead of changing the title, I added...

trueno92- Instead of changing the title, I added a disclaimer to the first post. I imagine the mods are pretty tired of me to begin with, so I didn't want to bother them again.

Thanks to all for...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-08, 05:51 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

UPDATE- My faith in the world has been restored!...

UPDATE- My faith in the world has been restored! Yan found an 8HN for me! Apparently he had responded to my last offer with one that had been shipped but returned. Crazy internet losing my messages!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-08-08, 03:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Gringo_Gus- Thanks, that's what I thought. I was...

Gringo_Gus- Thanks, that's what I thought. I was beginning to think I'd gone nuts. Though I do understand Yan is a pretty popular guy around here, so a lot of people want to speak out in his favor.
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By spurdy

Thanks! Now I know, and knowing is half the...

Thanks! Now I know, and knowing is half the battle!
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

It seems like Yan has quite a reputation around...

It seems like Yan has quite a reputation around here, and that's really why I wanted to do business with him. I was really hoping to be just another happy story, but I guess I'm not.

Using the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 531
Posted By spurdy

Thread Title Change

How do you change the title on a thread you began? If that's not possible, can a moderator do it, and who is it for the folding bikes. In case a moderator reads this, here what I'd like changed:

...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Great3- Right now the folder isn't a necessity,...

Great3- Right now the folder isn't a necessity, so I can save up for a little while until I found out where I'm going for certain. I hadn't thought to counteroffer for the $30 off of the 8H, I'll...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-08, 10:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Great3- I definitely think it's his right to not...

Great3- I definitely think it's his right to not offer me a discount on the 8H. Legally, all he had to do was give me a refund and all is done. I personally don't like businesses that do that though,...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,525
Posted By spurdy

Energy prices going up are a good thing, in the...

Energy prices going up are a good thing, in the same way sweating and muscle fatigue are a good thing while training. It may hurt for a little while, but in the long run we'll all be better for it....
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-07-08, 08:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Well, apparently I was not quick enough to get...

Well, apparently I was not quick enough to get the bike I ordered and paid for. After getting an email saying it had shipped, I received another email saying they had ran out of these bikes, and me...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Dynocoaster- I was just happy my wife thought I...

Dynocoaster- I was just happy my wife thought I should buy it since it was on sale! I'm not going to push my luck on replacement parts yet. I'm really just cheap. Damned if I didn't stare at the sale...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-08, 03:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm pretty excited...

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm pretty excited overall. It seems like a solid bike, though I'm sure I'll modify it overtime. I've seen some nice bullhorn setups that seem just the ticket for speeding...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-06-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,053
Posted By spurdy

Disappointed by Downtube

Had to brag. Caught the bug for one and test drove the 9 speed front suspension model this weekend. Drove it through pretty thick gravel, and felt steady. Tried out the mini, but that was just too...
Forum: Commuting
07-06-08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 360
Posted By spurdy

Cycle 9 in NC

Checked out a new shop in N. Carolina called cycle9. It's a shop out in the middle of nowhere (as far as I know) on highway 54 just W of NCU at Chapel Hill. I went there to check out the downtube's,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 06:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,805
Posted By spurdy

I appreciate the solution

I didn't know a quill to threadless adapter existed, so I appreciate your thread. I'm rocking a Takara Olympian and it's a bit small for me. I might try this as a solution. Thanks!
Forum: Commuting
06-17-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By spurdy

Is there Blood- Nope. I was in uniform (army) so...

Is there Blood- Nope. I was in uniform (army) so it prevented anything but a little irritation. Now my shoulder is PISSED today, but hopefully that will go away. If not in a couple days I'll see the...
Forum: Commuting
06-16-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 964
Posted By spurdy

Can I get my decoder ring now?

So there I was.... I've been biking to work for a month and a half now without incident. I guess I finally got good enough to be dangerous... to myself!

I was cruising along at a good clip, maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By spurdy

K6 Thanks. It was a V8 moment, but I hadn't...

K6 Thanks. It was a V8 moment, but I hadn't thought of that. I didn't know you could take the cable guard off until after dismantling the thing, and by then I was pretty hot. Sounds like the right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-08, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 448
Posted By spurdy

Changing tires with IGH

I picked up a Raleigh Retroglide with a Nexus 7 speed internal gear hub. Haven't dealt with IGH's before, and my first job was changing out the tires to something more road suitable. I looked all...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-08, 10:52 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,221
Posted By spurdy

Completely off topic for the rest of the thread,...

Completely off topic for the rest of the thread, but ok_commuter, Labs have a way of knowing when a woman is pregnant. My wife's lab knew before we did. All of a sudden he was VERY defensive with...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-08, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By spurdy

Raleigh Retroglide

Found this bike on my local CL. I'm looking for a supplement to my road bike for commuting. I was really looking for a hybrid, but this kind of caught my eye. He is asking a "firm" $100. Here's what...
Forum: Commuting
05-25-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 5,246
Posted By spurdy

To be honest I don't know exactly why I started....

To be honest I don't know exactly why I started. My first child was born 1 month before going to Iraq. Something happened while I was there, and I realized it was important for me to change the way I...
Forum: Commuting
05-13-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,383,112
Posted By spurdy

My Takara Olympian Commuter

Finally got off my lazy butt and started commuting to work. My rides pretty quick, about 15 minutes depending on how lazy I am. It does have a couple good hills though.

Here's my converted road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-08, 04:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,305
Posted By spurdy

I'm now in the same boat with the downtube...

I'm now in the same boat with the downtube shifters. I'll add a follow up question.

Trying to shift while pedaling is hard because of the location. Is there any danger in stopping pedaling,...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-08, 05:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 352
Posted By spurdy

Sounds cool. I wish the pictures would highlight...

Sounds cool. I wish the pictures would highlight the rack more. I went to look at the product itself, and the link seems to be down. As it is, it looks like an old Peugeot rack I have on my grocery...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-08, 05:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,178
Posted By spurdy

I hate it when you don't get an update to what...

I hate it when you don't get an update to what the person actually ended up doing, so here you go:

I was put off on the Takara because of the downtube shifters, so I started looking at new bikes...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 06:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,178
Posted By spurdy

I'm going to check out the LBS today to see how...

I'm going to check out the LBS today to see how much it would be to upgrade from downtube shifters to either brifters or bar end shifters. If that's not out of this world, I may go for this bike. It...
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,178
Posted By spurdy

Takara Olympian as Commuter

Just moved to a new area, and looking into getting my first road bike for commuting. Found this on the local Craigslist:

Takara Olympian (http://augusta.craigslist.org/bik/653373057.html)

What...
Forum: Southeast
04-27-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By spurdy

cblack3- Thanks for the info. I just got to...

cblack3- Thanks for the info. I just got to Gordon, and I'll be checking out the LBS's soon. I'm not much of a group rider, but one day soon maybe.

Nova5- I'm an Army guy, Communications Officer...
Forum: Southeast
04-18-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,067
Posted By spurdy

Fort Gordon / Augusta Riders?

I'm currently moving to Fort Gordon (Augusta, Ga) and wanted to see if there are any BF members there? How's the riding? Any good LBS around?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 01:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,205
Posted By spurdy

If you want a great shave for 1% of the cost, try...

If you want a great shave for 1% of the cost, try a safety razor. The learning curve isn't that bad, and the razors cost something like $0.25 vs $4.00 a piece. Just started about a month ago on my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-14-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 931
Posted By spurdy

I'll admit first that I am in no way a cold...

I'll admit first that I am in no way a cold weather person here (S FLA native). However, I think most people mistakenly believe that you must dress your children in many more layers then you do. Most...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By spurdy

Waterproofing on the cheap

Came across this on one of my forums, and thought I'd share. Basically you fuse plastic bags together with an iron to create waterproof material you can sew together:
...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 326
Posted By spurdy

Waterproofing on the cheap

Came across this on one of my forums, and thought I'd share. Basically you fuse plastic bags together with an iron to create waterproof material you can sew together:
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Forum: Recreational & Family
04-07-08, 07:03 PM
Replies: 298
Views: 150,186
Posted By spurdy

Me and the little Monster

Here's me and my DD in the IBERT. I love this thing! We do around town trips, grocery shopping and such.

Otter- That is a great idea on the bell! It's off to my LBS to get one, IF IT'S EVER OPEN!...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-03-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By spurdy

Funny story with my IBERT

Thought I'd share a funny story here. I've been riding with my 18 month old daughter in the IBERT carrier, and she seems to have a lot of fun with it. Well the other day we were riding and she starts...
Forum: Recreational & Family
03-04-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,884
Posted By spurdy

Ok, my follow up with a bit more experience under...

Ok, my follow up with a bit more experience under my belt.

Getting my daughter in and out has gotten MUCH easier. I can do it by myself. The strap system is still a bit wierd, but I've also been...
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