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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-25-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,499
Posted By common man

Need driving advice: how to slow down behind bike without getting rear ended??

I live in a suburb of Philadelphia which has narrow roads with low visibility. I rarely see cyclists but I see enough that every time I drive I try to be prepared in case someone is there. I prefer...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-14-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,712
Posted By common man

Go with the 20 inch no question. Don't think just...

Go with the 20 inch no question. Don't think just ride the 20" and enjoy.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-11, 08:30 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,070
Posted By common man

my brother got me a bike as a gift. he gave me...

my brother got me a bike as a gift. he gave me the choice between a new 7.2 fx and a new 7.5 fx (we already had both in the garage). I preferred the 7.2 fx. I didn't notice any difference in...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-27-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By common man

it's called the great alleghany passage...it'll...

it's called the great alleghany passage...it'll take you from pittsburgh to dc...right in time for 4th of july!

http://www.atatrail.org/tmi/maps.cfm
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-26-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,024
Posted By common man

i can't get over the fear. all it takes is one...

i can't get over the fear. all it takes is one idiot driver. on a bike there's no protection. i ride the rail trails / canal trails. pittsburgh has a 300 mile trail, near philly i've got the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-22-11, 10:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,270
Posted By common man

yes but do both tires of different sizes that you...

yes but do both tires of different sizes that you are comparing have the same tread?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-21-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,270
Posted By common man

i agree with nfmisso. i had two hybrids with 28...

i agree with nfmisso. i had two hybrids with 28 mm no tread and 35 mm no tread, respectively. i didn't notice any difference in speed. that's very conclusive for me. i'm a simple man - i don't need...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,383
Posted By common man

i put the 19" fuji and the 17.5 trek fx side by...

i put the 19" fuji and the 17.5 trek fx side by side. the 17.5" had handlebars 5" higher. ETT and stem length were very similar (i.e. 555 mm vs 568 mm). stretching out was not the problem. this was...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-14-11, 08:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,383
Posted By common man

i used to own a fuji absolute 2.0. i hated the...

i used to own a fuji absolute 2.0. i hated the fit. the handlebars were waaay too low. it was like a roadbike without the drops. i personally thought that was lame. either have handlebars at the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-11, 01:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 42,457
Posted By common man

definitely the 7.2. on paper the 7.3 may have...

definitely the 7.2. on paper the 7.3 may have some "better" parts but in terms of functionality i don't notice anything. same frame. components work well for both. 7.2 is just as functional. best...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,841
Posted By common man

let me emphasize, i used to think the 17.5" was...

let me emphasize, i used to think the 17.5" was fine until i tried the 20". so as i describe you may think - that's no problem - you're fine. that's not the case. sadly, no explanation can substitute...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-11, 02:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,892
Posted By common man

i would rather go with the trek 7.2 fx. it is...

i would rather go with the trek 7.2 fx. it is just as functional as the 7.3 fx in my experience. same frame. components work well. i love trek. great customer service / dealer support and great...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,585
Posted By common man

go for the $350 bike. if it has shimano parts -...

go for the $350 bike. if it has shimano parts - doesn't matter how low end - it's going to be very functional. that's all you care for. i have a $400 trek 7.2 fx and i coulnd't be any happier. it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-11, 01:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 17,841
Posted By common man

this is ridiculous. you should be on a 22.5" +/-...

this is ridiculous. you should be on a 22.5" +/- i size (i.e. 20 or 25"). i'm 5'9 and used to ride a 17.5". when i purchased a 20" - THEN i realized what i was missing. you don't realize what you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By common man

edit: thanks guys you were right - it is hitting...

edit: thanks guys you were right - it is hitting the water bottle bolt. didn't realize this before. will have lbs hack saw it or buy a cheap seat post and keep the 400mm as spare.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-20-11, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,505
Posted By common man

i asked my lbs for a deal and they gave me these...

i asked my lbs for a deal and they gave me these for $8. msrp is overpriced. if you can get it for my price, it is the best cage out there imo.

http://bontrager.com/model/07178
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-11, 12:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By common man

400 mm seat post on 17.5" frame: too much insertion into frame?

i borrowed a relatives' trek 17.5" frame and used a 400 mm seat post to make it fit me. now i am returning it to him so he doesn't need the extra height of the seat post. however, we lost the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,904
Posted By common man

pushed schrader valve into wheel - does this damage tube?

i was pumping my tire and the pump got stuck to the valve. while struggling to get the pump off of the valve, i pushed the valve into the wheel several times. then i pumped the tire and it rode just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-10, 01:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,804
Posted By common man

:thumb:

:thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,122
Posted By common man

thank you and i appreciate it. that was indeed my...

thank you and i appreciate it. that was indeed my only intent.








i was just kidding. hence the wink ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,804
Posted By common man

i was referring to two different things. ...

i was referring to two different things.



i don't get the joke.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,122
Posted By common man

you sir are a very bad influence ;)

you sir are a very bad influence ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,804
Posted By common man

any chance you will recover 100% within 2 years...

any chance you will recover 100% within 2 years as if this never happened?

i myself psychologically avoid helmets from companies i have not heard of...i like trek brand helmets and bell helmets....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-25-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,788
Posted By common man

the trek! i have a 7.2 fx and i love it. great...

the trek! i have a 7.2 fx and i love it. great geometry.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By common man

does this mean that your friend ran over a rattle...

does this mean that your friend ran over a rattle snake? i hear that if you do that, there's a good chance the snake will get stuck in your spokes / wheel and bite.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-10, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By common man

i went through quite a few swarms too. they kept...

i went through quite a few swarms too. they kept getting on my shirt and arms. gross!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-16-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,236
Posted By common man

amen ma bruthuh, amen.

amen ma bruthuh, amen.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-10, 04:55 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,423
Posted By common man

i didn't know that you held me in such high...

i didn't know that you held me in such high esteem? thanks. ;)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,423
Posted By common man

at that ridiculous price, it better be!

at that ridiculous price, it better be!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 468
Views: 47,423
Posted By common man

all right, i'll be the grouch and say some are...

all right, i'll be the grouch and say some are not measuring accurately or are going painfully fast to clock a max average speed. something like a runkeeper profile is going to be much more reliable....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-10, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,573
Posted By common man

what about the trek 7.2 fx? that'd be my top...

what about the trek 7.2 fx? that'd be my top choice. i like the 35 mm tires if you ride rougher roads. i notice a difference between 28 and 35.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-11-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,549
Posted By common man

silly me. no! :)

silly me. no! :)
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,549
Posted By common man

i bet his ride is cushier and more enjoyable. i...

i bet his ride is cushier and more enjoyable. i can do places with my hybrid just as fast as on a mtn bike but the fatter tires of the mtn bike made off road more pleasant imo
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-10-10, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,549
Posted By common man

definitely the 29er. it can go to places that the...

definitely the 29er. it can go to places that the crosstrail isn't really designed for. the big advantage i see with hybrids is that if you only ride paved surfaces or smooth dirt roads - you don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

lol ok cool. :lol::thumb:

lol ok cool. :lol::thumb:
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

let me get this straight...you are saying that my...

let me get this straight...you are saying that my posts outside of this thread regularly make you feel like i'm telling people what is best for them??? most of the time i post it is when someone asks...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-10, 10:54 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

i don't think i told anyone that works best for...

i don't think i told anyone that works best for me works best for everyone else. as i said, it's a free country, if you want head phones while biking, go for it. so i think you're overreacting. i did...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-10, 09:58 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

because this is a FORUM?

because this is a FORUM?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-06-10, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,030
Posted By common man

whoa guys...this is an old thread from june when...

whoa guys...this is an old thread from june when i was in the 29er vs 26 debate. at this point, i have already set my mind on a 29er. forget the 26. i want 29er / 700c which i consider "standard"....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-10, 01:16 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

It's not challenging. Keep your eyes & ears alert...

It's not challenging. Keep your eyes & ears alert and you're good to go.



Because the chances are good that no one but the car will be harmed. The other day I saw two cars hit each other at...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-10, 11:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

i feel differently but i won't debate it. each of...

i feel differently but i won't debate it. each of us all do whatever we want. it's a free country. if i make a silly mistake and get in a fender bender, chances are the car's steel body, seat belt,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By common man

thanks guys for the suggestions. i'll keep the...

thanks guys for the suggestions. i'll keep the brake cables.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-03-10, 03:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,706
Posted By common man

this is a horrible idea. should not compromise...

this is a horrible idea. should not compromise your hearing when riding a bike for your own safety. there are plenty of other fun activities that mix better with headphones.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-10, 03:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,735
Posted By common man

i never do that! besides, a bike is designed to...

i never do that! besides, a bike is designed to handle a little bit of jerking. it's not designed for the abnormal amount of pressure of mashing. if your bike is not in top mechanical condition and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-10, 11:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 872
Posted By common man

do these v brake cables need to be replaced?

the bike has been stored in my garage for several years. i'm going to clean and grease it. the brake feel & action is nice but i'm used to more perfect looking cables than these. i don't want brake...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-10, 03:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By common man

you mean sd-7 levers & tektro v brakes on your...

you mean sd-7 levers & tektro v brakes on your hybrid? how do you like your combo?



interesting...i'll have to call and ask shimano to confirm and find out why they did that.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-23-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By common man

thanks for the suggestion. the only thing holding...

thanks for the suggestion. the only thing holding me back on the xtr is the power. i saw this post from 2007:



i'm afraid that the xtr will be so powerful that it'll throw me over the bars or...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By common man

thanks for the suggestion. i don't know what the...

thanks for the suggestion. i don't know what the servo wave technology is. i'll have to visit lbs to see if they have bikes with these levers installed..much easier and better to understand than...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-22-10, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,848
Posted By common man

need suggestions for upgrading v brake lever on my trek fx

i'm happy with tektro v brake calipers on 7.2 fx but i want to upgrade the levers. i already have separate alivio trigger shifters. i'm thinking about the avid sd-7...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,423
Posted By common man

how can you ask for that without sounding rude?...

how can you ask for that without sounding rude? i'd like to have the most experienced mechanic work on my bike...even if that means i have to wait an extra 2 weeks (because i get my bike work done in...
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