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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-19, 06:54 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,219
Posted By Lovespicyfood

That would suck, but that's what homeowner's...

That would suck, but that's what homeowner's insurance is for...

I might lock them together to make it "inconvenient" for a thief to take them, but if they really wanted them it wouldn't be that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-19, 06:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,219
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Appreciate the feedback! It seems like a steal...

Appreciate the feedback! It seems like a steal for the price...

Thanks to everyone for your replies/feedback. The home has built in overhead storage in the garage with a ladder so I don't have a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-19, 11:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,219
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Garage Bike Storage

Hey Everyone,

Just purchased a new home and looking at setting up the garage. Previously, I have used a few of these and it worked pretty well:...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-23-19, 12:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 963
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Raleigh 8i folding bike, thoughts?

2011 Raleigh Folding 8i | (http://ghybikes.com/2010/12/2011-raleigh-folding-8i/)

I am seeing one locally at a decent price. I like the idea of an 8 speed internal hub.

Any experiences with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-19, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,016
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I want them to do well and I hope Nashbar returns...

I want them to do well and I hope Nashbar returns to its former glory...it would be good for us consumers. I especially hope they are able to get some inexpensive house brands. I'm putting a lot of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-18-19, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,016
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Yea, I don't get it. Nashbar and Performance...

Yea, I don't get it. Nashbar and Performance websites are exactly the same and the pricing/selection is poor. I would've thought they would have tried to make a splash with the relaunch.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-13-19, 10:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,079
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thousand Oaks?!?! Born and raised in the city of...

Thousand Oaks?!?! Born and raised in the city of Ventura and have seen it get sketchier over the decades. Thousand Oaks is way less sketch in my experience...

I have a friend who is selling his...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-19, 05:32 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Appreciate your advice! I will check it out!

Appreciate your advice! I will check it out!
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-18-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Looks NICE! Seems like some good upgrades that...

Looks NICE! Seems like some good upgrades that have increased your joy of the bike. That's what it's all about, eh?

I think I might try to find a freehub wheel and/or a free hub and maybe...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-17-19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

You seem obsessed with this cheap folder being...

You seem obsessed with this cheap folder being under $100. Would it make you feel better if you knew it was actually a $229 folder?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-16-19, 01:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Bummer! :(

Bummer! :(
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

more rambling

more rambling
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-15-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

G Random pointless ramblings. First it’s...

G

Random pointless ramblings. First it’s dangerous to change gearing and now it’s because one doesn’t have the strength or endurance for stock gearing.

Why are cars outfitted with more gears...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-19, 11:36 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Great to see some voices of reason. Changing...

Great to see some voices of reason. Changing gearing is not going to render the bike dangerous at all; it will now be more capable for its intended use / terrain.
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thanks for your feedback on the DNPs. I do hate...

Thanks for your feedback on the DNPs. I do hate spending that much money on a freewheel considering the price of the bike but I look at the “inexpensive-ness” of the bike warranting some investment...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-14-19, 08:07 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

To each their own and obviously the conditions...

To each their own and obviously the conditions you use your bike in are different than mine. I will change my gearing to better suit my needs. Certainly the goal is not to race it on a velodrome,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-19, 10:49 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thinking about swapping out my freewheel instead...

Thinking about swapping out my freewheel instead to get more speed, going from the 14-28 to 11-28:
...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-19, 10:39 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Good point, thank you! I think I will buy from...

Good point, thank you! I think I will buy from your link, just need to figure out how much higher I am going to gear this up...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-30-19, 09:44 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Whoa, that is cheap! Thanks so much for posting!

Whoa, that is cheap! Thanks so much for posting!
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Any suggestions on where to buy at a good price? ...

Any suggestions on where to buy at a good price? Guess I would have to get a new chain too...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-26-19, 11:18 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Yep, I added a kickstand to mine no problem. ...

Yep, I added a kickstand to mine no problem.

The bike is serving it's purpose well. The only thing I long for now is more gears. I top out the 7 speed easily on my 1.5 mile trek each way.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-19, 08:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thanks all for your advice! Makes sense to try...

Thanks all for your advice! Makes sense to try to fix "out of roundness" first, then lateral issues... Glad I got a wheel truer..great to not have to wait or spend $ at my lbs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-19, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,666
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Got myself a wheel truer and now some observations/?'s

1- Why didn't get I get one sooner? Sure, I was able to use zip ties to true rims in the past, but it didn't work well with my mountain bike/suspension fork. Over the past couple years I spent many...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-07-19, 11:55 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I never replaced my rear derailleur and luckily...

I never replaced my rear derailleur and luckily for me, I think I found the culprit. The derailleur hangar screws were loose! Can’t believe I missed that but since tightening, shifts have been...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-19, 10:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,564
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Yesterday I got Giro Soltero Boa shoes for $52,...

Yesterday I got Giro Soltero Boa shoes for $52, nice mtn bike shorts for $35 and a spare SRAM 9sp cassette for $15. Decent deals I think. Was hoping to get a deal on a new road helmet but the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-31-18, 12:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Good luck with that Dahon!

Good luck with that Dahon!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-30-18, 12:52 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I personally don’t think it would be great at...

I personally don’t think it would be great at that distance. In my short 1.5 mile ride with it, I am longing for a few more gears as I top it out quickly.

As for the quick release, I see your...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-16-18, 12:02 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Congrats, what a steal! Just make sure you go...

Congrats, what a steal! Just make sure you go through the bike well...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-05-18, 11:16 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Hmmm...thanks for the post, I'll check mine out...

Hmmm...thanks for the post, I'll check mine out before replacing the rear derailleur...

I'm a bit confused about the proper replacement...if long cage would be okay...I think it would be ok?
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-18, 11:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I haven't, but the cables seem decents, say...

I haven't, but the cables seem decents, say Jagwire on them...
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-18, 11:37 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I wasn't planning on it

I wasn't planning on it
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-03-18, 12:21 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thinking of getting an Altus rear derailleur:...

Thinking of getting an Altus rear derailleur:...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-18, 10:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,234
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I couldn't resist, I bought the Nashbar AL1 road...

I couldn't resist, I bought the Nashbar AL1 road bike for $375 delivered. I've been a mtn. biker exclusively the past couple years but have the road bike itch again...figured this was the cheapest...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-18, 10:27 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I put a KMC Z51 bicycle chain on my bike and it...

I put a KMC Z51 bicycle chain on my bike and it seems to shift a bit better and is quieter. Nice addition for only $6! As I mentioned earlier, the stock chain had a very stiff link I wasn't able to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-25-18, 11:50 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Yea, I have way too many bikes and am looking to...

Yea, I have way too many bikes and am looking to purchase another, though not a folder...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Nice! Let me know what you think...interested to...

Nice! Let me know what you think...interested to see if your headset comes frozen like mine... It's totally functional now, but bugs me it's not fixed. I might have to take it into the lbs to get...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-18, 11:12 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Wow, what a deal! I actually avoided the "blue"...

Wow, what a deal! I actually avoided the "blue" version because it looked to light to my liking....however, turns out, it looks dark in real life! I would've preferred it to my lime green...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-18, 01:42 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,234
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I have been looking at that “around town bike”...

I have been looking at that “around town bike” too...seems like a steal at that sales price. Been wanting a road bike again but don’t want to spend a lot of money. Will wait to see if Diamondback...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-20-18, 12:47 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

No way, congrats! Post pics and your experience...

No way, congrats! Post pics and your experience when you get it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-19-18, 07:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Wheels were surprisingly lubed and adjusted nice....

Wheels were surprisingly lubed and adjusted nice. Didn’t check the bottom bracket. My biggest issue was the headset was basically frozen. I was able to get to lubed but couldn’t take off the fork,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-18, 03:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,425
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-19-18, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,425
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Recommend an E-Bike Conversion Kit?

Hey Everyone,

I was in Austin, TX, last week, and tried a Jumpbike for the first time. Previously, I didn't really "get" the reason for a pedal assist e-bike. Now I have to say it was REALLY...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-17-18, 04:17 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

I was in Austin this past week and use some...

I was in Austin this past week and use some Bird/Lime scooters for the first time. TBH, they were pretty appealing...but I do like the "bullet proof" reliability of a basic bike. I also rented a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-18, 09:04 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Yea, a big issue with this bike! I wish I had...

Yea, a big issue with this bike! I wish I had taken the time to put helicopter tape on earlier. I basically put it on most of the frame/downtube that is folded into. Noticed scuffs on the fork so...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-08-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thank you both for the replies! I have those...

Thank you both for the replies! I have those straps from the last bike that was shipped to me! :)

What part of the bike do you attach; I assume the frame?
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-07-18, 09:06 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Curious, is there anything you use to keep it...

Curious, is there anything you use to keep it folded? I find it a bit awkward to carry, but haven’t had to carry it far, yet.
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-18, 10:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_3634_5ba56aaeffcc659d3a5ca08c290b1793b52b11ef.jpg...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-18, 10:32 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Checked the brakes, unfortunately, there aren't...

Checked the brakes, unfortunately, there aren't two positions. I might try different pads, but the front brake works pretty well... I also tightened the collapsible handlebar stem...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-18, 10:41 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Thank you for this info. I definitely adjusted...

Thank you for this info. I definitely adjusted it looser so I will tighten it!
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-06-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 16,872
Posted By Lovespicyfood

Excellent, thank you for the follow up! I will...

Excellent, thank you for the follow up! I will try to take this brake apart in the next few days and report back. Makes sense this might be the case because I have always had positive experiences...
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