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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-07-22, 09:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 556
Posted By Ridire123

Xtracycle Free Radical — When To Worry About Rust?

I have a relatively old Xtracycle Free Radical attached to an old aluminum Trek mountain bike frame. I have probably had it for over a decade and it has spent some time sitting outdoors in various...
Forum: Commuting
08-22-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By Ridire123

Guv'nor qualities, but affordable price?

I'm the proud papa of an awesome Xtracycle -- I love that bike to death. However, sometimes it's a bit unwieldy to ride around the behemoth. I absolutely am enamored with the Pashley Guv'nor style,...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
06-26-11, 11:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,040
Posted By Ridire123

Denver Area Folding Bike Shop (Dahon?)

Just recently moved to Denver, unfortunately into a relatively small apartment which I get to share with the fiancee. Turns out my Xtracycle is taking up way too much space and I don't use it as...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
02-23-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ridire123

Cool Denver Bike Shops?

Hey all,

I'm going to be visiting the Denver area next month -- my GF is moving there for school this summer. Are there any awesome bike shops in the area I should visit? I'm particularly...
Forum: Touring
10-03-10, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,756
Posted By Ridire123

Hate to revive an old thread, but I think this is...

Hate to revive an old thread, but I think this is a good discussion thread.

pasopia -- do you have a report on the GF1 yet? I am trying to decide on a new camera to purchase. The size of the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-08-10, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By Ridire123

Sorry all -- my bicycle vocabulary is clearly not...

Sorry all -- my bicycle vocabulary is clearly not up to snuff. When I said mixte I was implying a step-through frame, so thanks for the enlightenment :)

OlShrimpEyes, are you able to purchase the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-06-10, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,825
Posted By Ridire123

26" Steel Mixte Xtracycle Donor?

So I've been thinking about what I want to do when my current aluminum mountain bike frame fails with my Xtracycle. Does such a thing as a 26" steel mixte frame exist that would be a good donor...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-11-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,742
Posted By Ridire123

What's with the big price drops from MSRP? Are we...

What's with the big price drops from MSRP? Are we expecting big changes to the Big Dummy for the new model this year?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,519
Posted By Ridire123

My inseam is between 31" and 32", roughly. I...

My inseam is between 31" and 32", roughly. I guess I'll know for sure when I ride the bike. I'm also looking at a Schwinn World Tourist, but this Raleigh seems a lot nicer and in better condition....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,519
Posted By Ridire123

Does this look like a 23"? I'm not very good at...

Does this look like a 23"? I'm not very good at eyeballing frames, particularly non-road bikes... If it is, what are the odds of it fitting me at 5'10"? The lady that currently owns it said she...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-03-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,519
Posted By Ridire123

Raleigh Sports -- Value and Vintage?

Recently saw a bike on Craigslist and it really caught my attention. Hopefully someone here can provide me with some more info on it -- it looks to be in immaculate condition and I'm planning on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-27-10, 08:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,047
Posted By Ridire123

"Used" Bicycle Depreciation (?)

I'm trying to sell my road bike (no longer fits my needs), but having a hard time appraising how much I should ask for it. I have checked Craigslist and eBay sales, as usual, but not found a similar...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-26-10, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,965
Posted By Ridire123

Slightly Confused By 18650 Batteries

I recently purchased these batteries:
http://www.lighthound.com/AW-18650-Protected-2600-mAh-Rechargeable-Lithium-Battery--New-Version_p_3125.html

And this charger:...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-10, 11:24 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 361,630
Posted By Ridire123

Would this RC-N3 make for a decent "see" light?...

Would this RC-N3 make for a decent "see" light? I'm looking for something that will be easy to transfer between bikes, but still allow me to see on unlit trails. One of these flashlights from...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-24-10, 11:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Hate to revive a dead thread, but I also hate to...

Hate to revive a dead thread, but I also hate to have someone search for a similar problem and not find a solid solution. In case anyone does so in the future, I thought I'd post my resolution.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-12-10, 05:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,995
Posted By Ridire123

It does pivot ever so slightly if I push quite...

It does pivot ever so slightly if I push quite hard. In a hope to resolve this, I ordered some actual rack extender arms which should bridge the gap between the basket arms and the monostay. My...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,995
Posted By Ridire123

As you can see from my latest post, I've forgone...

As you can see from my latest post, I've forgone the Jandd Adapters in an attempt to find a "sturdier" and "lengthier" solution that will put the entire rig further back on the wheel. To my dismay...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,995
Posted By Ridire123

roberth33tiger, thanks for the link -- that...

roberth33tiger, thanks for the link -- that certainly looks like a much sturdier solution than anything I've seen... However, mounting that high with the short reach arms on the 535's makes me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,995
Posted By Ridire123

Thanks for the response, ItchyZipper. I realize...

Thanks for the response, ItchyZipper. I realize the benefits of a standard rack/pannier combo vs a Wald basket. My hope was that the Wald basket would be a little more economical and would be able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,995
Posted By Ridire123

Wald 535 Installation

Hey all,

I recently ordered a set of Wald 535 baskets online, under the (apparently incorrect) assumption that they were fairly universal. After the baskets arrived and I tried installation...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,398
Posted By Ridire123

Qft... I recently put some Big Apples on my Trek...

Qft... I recently put some Big Apples on my Trek 4500 for commuting. Love them -- first ride they just put a big grin on my face. So comfy, but still fast!
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-04-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Bending the basket stays was also my first...

Bending the basket stays was also my first though, but those things are super rigid... I'm not sure how I would even go about managing that.

I suppose I should probably just order the disc brake...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-03-10, 11:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Interesting idea. Looking at the concept, I...

Interesting idea. Looking at the concept, I wonder if I could fabricate something simpler/better. My first thought is that the eyelets run through the hollow stay, so I wonder if I could buy a...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-03-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Pic as requested: ...

Pic as requested:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h220/Rid123_photos/P1000257.jpg

wahoonc, you hit the nail on the head -- it is a monostay until it splits to hold the wheel. If you look at...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-02-10, 11:18 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Hate to revive this thread for what seems like a...

Hate to revive this thread for what seems like a stupid question, but it's somewhat relevant to my original topic, so here goes... I ended up with the Wald 535's (among other things, including new...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-18-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

So I'm looking at ordering the Wald 535s, but...

So I'm looking at ordering the Wald 535s, but before I click the buy button I just had a quick question. Are they any panniers that can even come close to rival the carrying capacity of the Walds?...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-17-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

I appreciate everyone's info so far! It's been...

I appreciate everyone's info so far! It's been super helpful.

I think the best approach for me at the moment is to fix up the mountain bike for hauling. I'm thinking swap out the suspension fork...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-15-10, 11:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

I can certainly see your argument and agree that...

I can certainly see your argument and agree that it would be great to make more frequent trips to the store. Unfortunately, my commute to/from work is about 12 miles and the only option relatively...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-15-10, 06:49 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Thanks for the input so far, appreciate it. ...

Thanks for the input so far, appreciate it.

I suppose it is worth mentioning that I do have a Trek mountain bike from a couple years ago sitting around -- I haven't ridden it that much, but I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-14-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,307
Posted By Ridire123

Groceries... Panniers? Trailer?

I'm hoping you all can give me some advice on the best approach for my situation. I am working on eliminating my car as much as possible in my life -- I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir, but the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-10-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 797,944
Posted By Ridire123

Figure I'll take a shot at it. First pic is...

Figure I'll take a shot at it.

First pic is from my high school graduation, so May of 2006 -- I'm the one on the far left. I think I was somewhere around 240. Second is about a month ago,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Ridire123

Well I've definitely worked with the bottom...

Well I've definitely worked with the bottom bracket before, but never the headset... I guess I'll whip out Zinn, a nice drink, and try and figure things out.

Thanks for the input!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Ridire123

I have had all the parts off the bike before for...

I have had all the parts off the bike before for cleaning. I'm just not sure how far in the breakdown I should be concerned with going. Is it enough to just take off all mechanical components and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Ridire123

Outside In the Winter

So as much as I hate to admit it, I was pretty much forced to leave my bike outside for about half the winter. It was just locked up to a bike rack, soaking up the elements for a couple months (this...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-07, 06:42 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,345
Posted By Ridire123

Just curious, does anyone have a shot of a dual...

Just curious, does anyone have a shot of a dual Schmidt E6 setup at night? Thanks ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-07, 10:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 718
Posted By Ridire123

Specialized Phenom?

So I went down to my LBS today looking for a new saddle (things just aren't going well with either the Aliante or Selle Itali SLR). I really wanted to try out a Toupe, since they generally get...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-14-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By Ridire123

BAK or BRAN?

I was just wondering if anyone here has ever participated in either Biking Across Kansas or Bike Ride Across Nebraska? If so, was it well worth your time? If you've done both, which was better?
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-12-07, 08:22 AM
Replies: 502
Views: 237,128
Posted By Ridire123

Question from a noob

I was wondering if anyone might have any input on comparing something like the TrailTech HID to the DiNotte 5W or L&M Vega. They can be had for nearly the same price and was just wondering how they...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,038
Posted By Ridire123

Hate to bump a dead thread here, but I'm still...

Hate to bump a dead thread here, but I'm still very interested... Anyone know if there's any workings going on with this order?
Forum: Mountain - Plains
02-13-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 49,318
Posted By Ridire123

I'm originally from Manhattan, but am currently...

I'm originally from Manhattan, but am currently up in Omaha right now for school. I still go back to Manhattan on some weekends and on breaks... Less trails to ride on, but it's also not nearly as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-07, 03:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By Ridire123

Well, everything appears to be fine cosmetically...

Well, everything appears to be fine cosmetically (there are a few scuffs and such, I imagine from shipping). The front tube has to be replaced for sure (the valve is tearing away from the tube). I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-07, 01:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By Ridire123

That's really all I needed to hear :) In all...

That's really all I needed to hear :) In all honesty, I'll probably be much more comfortable on a bike I know how to repair. Knowing that it would be rather difficult to mess things up significantly...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By Ridire123

By not being big on bike maintenance, I really...

By not being big on bike maintenance, I really mean that I have little experience. I'm more than willing to learn and know that I will at some point or another, my concern is just whether or not this...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-07, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By Ridire123

Thanks for all the input guys, appreciate it. ...

Thanks for all the input guys, appreciate it.

I figured I would probably be looking at quite of bit of tuning and such and am certainly prepared to pay to have it done (first real road bike, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-07, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 829
Posted By Ridire123

Five years since use

I recently snagged a barely used OCR1 on eBay (I know, I know... LBS, but I just can't afford it right now, or anytime soon). It's a 2002 and according to the owner only has about 60 miles on it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,038
Posted By Ridire123

I'd be in for at least a short sleeve jersey...

I'd be in for at least a short sleeve jersey (club cut XXL), possibly some bib shorts depending on price.

I'm really feeling BF04 or BF06... BF03 is just way too busy to me, looks like a zebra...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 02:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By Ridire123

Well, to my knowledge bikes are the only thing...

Well, to my knowledge bikes are the only thing you'd have difficulty getting in :p They don't care if you have a group of people overnight, as long as they leave their ID at the front desk (even that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 11:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By Ridire123

I just purchsed a new bicycle and my roommate...

I just purchsed a new bicycle and my roommate bikes as well, so it is a problem for both of us. In response to your question, according to our student guidebook or whatever for living in the dorm,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By Ridire123

This was exactly my first reaction when I heard...

This was exactly my first reaction when I heard the reasoning behind it. I suppose there could be people that don't have any common sense and leave their bikes in poor places, but considering most...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-21-07, 12:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,562
Posted By Ridire123

For anyone living in dorms

This is a question for any of my fellow college students out there living in dorms. Do you have any difficulty with your dorm regarding bike storage? Is it a problem to bring it inside? Do they have...
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