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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-26-17, 04:04 AM
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Posted By nrowensby

http://i.imgur.com/q9ThgrG.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/q9ThgrG.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-02-12, 04:12 PM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

It's easy to balance the bike on a curb... It's a...

It's easy to balance the bike on a curb... It's a lot harder to do it this way... :D

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5464/7096141819_3d2ce9097b_o.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-29-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

Looks like a 2011 Jamis Coda to me....

Looks like a 2011 Jamis Coda to me....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-09-12, 07:47 AM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

The rack may accommodate both, but neither my...

The rack may accommodate both, but neither my wallet nor my wife will... Haha :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-07-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Sold the Schwinn on CL today... Time to find a...

Sold the Schwinn on CL today... Time to find a new project bike! :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-30-12, 05:47 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Great looking GT!! I'm still searching CL to try...

Great looking GT!! I'm still searching CL to try and find a good deal on something to hit the local trails with too. :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-12, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

Thanks... need one a little shorter, but this one...

Thanks... need one a little shorter, but this one is working alright for now. :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-28-12, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

New crankset to replace the recalled parts are...

New crankset to replace the recalled parts are installed! :D

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/7025202841_9753d7e0cb_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/7025202841/)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-27-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

That's cool.... Can't believe I noticed it...

That's cool.... Can't believe I noticed it appears to be made from apple juice containers, but didn't notice the label on the side. Haha... Nice looking bike! :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-27-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Did you make the pannier bag? Pretty cool... :D

Did you make the pannier bag? Pretty cool... :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-17-12, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

I'm getting a new crankset this week too... along...

I'm getting a new crankset this week too... along with a new FD, chain and BB... all brand new from Shimano for FREE.... :D

Not sure how long it will stay, as I'm wanting to go with some larger...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

Hmmm... just found out my crankset was recalled...

Hmmm... just found out my crankset was recalled back in 1997... I guess I'll be calling the LBS in the morning to find out if I can do anything about it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-12, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Good point... Could be a reason to upgrade to...

Good point... Could be a reason to upgrade to Canti's though... haha... Super nice bike... I love it! :D (Maybe we should start an uber-Hybrid Hot-or-Not? ;))

BTW: Not sure if you are wanting to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-12-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Have you thought about putting TT-style brake...

Have you thought about putting TT-style brake levers at the end of your bullhorns?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-12-12, 05:02 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

"Entry level" is usually determined by the...

"Entry level" is usually determined by the components that come with the bike... The frame is just as capable as any other; so once you upgrade components, it's not really "entry level" anymore...
...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Ahhh, mine are 32's... I guess that's why they...

Ahhh, mine are 32's... I guess that's why they look so much bigger. Haha
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-11-12, 02:00 PM
Replies: 7,839
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Posted By nrowensby

What size tires are you running? Mine look huge...

What size tires are you running? Mine look huge compared to yours...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-10-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6823785582_2826...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6823785582_28268d4e31_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6823785582/)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-09-12, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Threadless stem and Tiagra RD installed (the...

Threadless stem and Tiagra RD installed (the cable tightening bolt on the other was rusted and was a PITA to tighten down)... :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7054/6968542063_bf486b5a52_o.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-04-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

New tires... LBS had to order my new stem... New...

New tires... LBS had to order my new stem... New RD should be in this week... :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7038/6953385839_6303eda571_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6953385839/)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-03-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Thanks... Sold the Specialized tonight... might...

Thanks... Sold the Specialized tonight... might have to get a goodie or two for the new bike. :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-01-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Thanks... Spent about an hour cleaning the chain,...

Thanks... Spent about an hour cleaning the chain, chainrings and cogs this evening... Gonna check out some tires while I'm at the LBS tomorrow too. (I hate white/yellow walls) :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-01-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6785321396_24ee...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6785321396_24eea34a22_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6785321396/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6944849049_4217b6be6a_z.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-29-12, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

I will no longer have any 26" wheels and I don't...

I will no longer have any 26" wheels and I don't like the saddles, so I'm throwing those in to seem like the buyer is getting more for their money. Haha
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-29-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Listed at $170obo with a set of Specialized...

Listed at $170obo with a set of Specialized Knobbies and extra Specialized gel-saddle going with it... Seem reasonable?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-28-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Deconverted... Almost ready for craigslist (still...

Deconverted... Almost ready for craigslist (still have to snatch the pedals)...

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n236/nrophoto/7b6a376e.jpg...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-28-12, 05:42 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Pics will be posted this evening, but the drop...

Pics will be posted this evening, but the drop bars are now on the Schwinn, still need to adjust derailers and brakes, but the Specialized has flats and everything is adjusted and ready to ride/sale.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-26-12, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

New project.... :D A true hybrid... ...

New project.... :D A true hybrid...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6785321396_3d36221559_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6785321396/)
Untitled...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6928455941_c22b...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7190/6928455941_c22bc61fbc_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6928455941/)
1994 Specialized Hardrock Sport (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6928455941/)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?...

http://www.bikepedia.com/quickbike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1995&Brand=Schwinn&Model=Searcher+Ridge&Type=bike


Thoughts??

http://images.craigslist.org/5La5N75J93I83L13J2c2k19019bbf4e56171d.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-11-12, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

My longest ride is a little over 10 miles, but I...

My longest ride is a little over 10 miles, but I didn't have any numbness in my hands/arms then... nor any other time I've ridden. I really like the multiple different hand positions the drop bars...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-11-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6856677877_65fb...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7049/6856677877_65fb375453_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6856677877/)
1994 Specialized HardRock Sport - Drop-Bar Conversion...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-12, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Yeah... It was free for Android as well......

Yeah... It was free for Android as well... Unfortunately, my HTC-Inspire's GPS leaves a lot to be desired, especially when comparing it to the iPhone's. We'll see how it does with this soon enough......
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

mapmyfitness.com -- I did this one manually bc I...

mapmyfitness.com -- I did this one manually bc I didn't find the site until after my ride, but they also have an app that will work with your phone's GPS to automatically map your route while you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-06-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

I really have no idea how slow I'd be on flat...

I really have no idea how slow I'd be on flat roads as I've yet to find any, haha.

I never really thought I lived in a hilly area until I started riding, now I can't find a flat road to save my...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-05-12, 04:15 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

New tires... New saddle... 10.2 miles...

New tires... New saddle...

10.2 miles today.... My longest ride yet... (actually over double my previous longest ride) :lol:

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-04-12, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

I have less than $75 in the conversion... (Which...

I have less than $75 in the conversion... (Which is more than I paid for the bike :lol:)

Parts List:
Levers, $25 - http://www.ebay.com/itm/290658086139#ht_2930wt_1185
Shifters, $20 -...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-03-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6814246611_234e...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6814246611_234e0fbebd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6814246611/)
1994 Specialized HardRock Sport (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowensby/6814246611/)...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-03-12, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6811845473_4f50...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6811845473_4f506d42c3_b.jpg

Although, the picture angle makes it look a little off, the flats are now in line with the top bar of the frame.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-02-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

They're Shimano RX100 levers It...

They're Shimano RX100 levers



It wasn't too bad... Well worth it though! ;)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-01-12, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Adjusted the bars based on the suggestions here...

Adjusted the bars based on the suggestions here and made a huge difference... not only in braking, but also in comfort from the hoods. :D I'm going to ride a little while and make sure everything is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-31-12, 12:58 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Great job! Love the theme! Bike looks awesome! :)

Great job! Love the theme! Bike looks awesome! :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Thanks guys... This may answer my question as to...

Thanks guys... This may answer my question as to why I couldn't get much stopping power before my levers reached the bar. I will definitely try re-positioning the bars and levers and see how things...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Thanks... It was my first time wrapping bar...

Thanks... It was my first time wrapping bar tape... watched a few youtube videos and went to town. We went to dinner last night and planned on painting the new baby's (OTW) bedroom this morning, so I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-28-12, 08:56 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Another quick, crappy cell-phone shot... but...

Another quick, crappy cell-phone shot... but something looks a little different...? Haha

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7015/6776147037_9072e4764e_o.jpg



BTW: I can't believe how much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-12, 11:44 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

...how bad are they? LOL

...how bad are they? LOL
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-12, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

This being a trial of drops... I'm going with a...

This being a trial of drops... I'm going with a low-cost route -- using Shimano A050 thumb shifters and Shimano RX100 aero brake levers. We'll see how I like that and go from there.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-27-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

http://i52.tinypic.com/357qe4y.jpg Crappy...

http://i52.tinypic.com/357qe4y.jpg

Crappy cell phone shot from today's ride... Proceeded to strip down the handlebars when I got home to start the drop conversion... then I snapped the stem bolt....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Checked WM's & KM's website, didn't see where...

Checked WM's & KM's website, didn't see where either stocked them... Haven't checked in the stores lately, last time I was in the bike dept there (a few months ago) they only had schrader tubes. Too...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-22-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,868,387
Posted By nrowensby

Not going to be today... Messed up one of my...

Not going to be today... Messed up one of my presta valves and I've got no spares on hand, gotta get a new tube tomorrow (and a couple spares). :(
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