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Forum: Winter Cycling
11-05-15, 02:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,118
Posted By Shiloh253

Coal Creek is my go-to coffee shop when I'm...

Coal Creek is my go-to coffee shop when I'm around there. Plus it's right next to a taphouse, so double win!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Shiloh253

Hopefully this doesn't jinx anything, but I...

Hopefully this doesn't jinx anything, but I /think/ smoothing out the stem hole worked. I pulled the tire off today to take a glance at the tube after an 8 mile ride yesterday and everything looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-15, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Shiloh253

Okay, I smoothed out the inside of the rim, the...

Okay, I smoothed out the inside of the rim, the rimtape, and the stem hole and put a new tube in. I'll see how things go, and if it doesn't work I don't know what I'm going to do.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-15, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Shiloh253

I've only been having issues with the rear wheel....

I've only been having issues with the rear wheel. The front has had the same tube in it for two months with no issues. I'll give the rim hole (giggity) some work with the sandpaper and see if that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-15, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By Shiloh253

Possible rear wheel/tube issues

Okay, here's the problem: I've gone through 4 (FOUR!) tubes in the past two months. Bear in mind, each of them was puncture-resistant. Along with that I'm running continental gatorskin tires,...
Forum: Commuting
09-13-15, 06:44 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 15,810
Posted By Shiloh253

So I recently moved from a small town after...

So I recently moved from a small town after finishing my AA to Laramie, WY where the university is, and jeebus the difference in bike infrastructure here is massive. It seems every street except for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-19-15, 11:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,118
Posted By Shiloh253

Sorry for not replying folks, was without...

Sorry for not replying folks, was without internet for a few days.

I've ridden in snow before, and after a few hairy experiences I think I've got the hang of it. There's a lot of dirt-cheap bikes...
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-13-15, 04:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,118
Posted By Shiloh253

Cycling in extreme cold

I'm moving to Laramie, WY in two days, starting on my 4-year degree at the end of august. Long story short: Driving is out of the realm of possibility for me due to vision problems. Public...
Forum: Commuting
08-05-15, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,258
Posted By Shiloh253

Got my first ride in today after almost a week...

Got my first ride in today after almost a week and a half off the bike (needed some more tubes, local shop didn't have the right size so I had to order them, USPS screwed over my shipping, blah...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

sooooo much want.

sooooo much want.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

I just recently got into coffee outside of the...

I just recently got into coffee outside of the usual drip machine everyone has. Still waiting on two bags from Black Rifle Coffee Company, heard great things about them. But I'll definitely give...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-15, 11:46 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

This? https://shop.coffeeofgrace.com/coffees/ ...

This? https://shop.coffeeofgrace.com/coffees/

And sweet deal on the Lemond!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-15, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,157
Posted By Shiloh253

Yeah, just another BD bike. But hey, it does...

Yeah, just another BD bike. But hey, it does everything I need it to, doesn't weigh as much as a small battleship, and it's comfy. Plus, for $400 it was hard to go wrong.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-15, 11:17 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

-Red SRAM bartape, cuz l33t status Factory...

-Red SRAM bartape, cuz l33t status

Factory tubes finally gave out on the Motobecane so I ordered a 5 pack.

Also ordered some new gloves, since the ones I got at walmart almost a year ago are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Shiloh253

That's the next thing I'm doing. Had my first...

That's the next thing I'm doing. Had my first pinch flat yesterday on the stock tubes/kenda tires. Unfortunately it turns out the tubes I bought at walmart didn't have a long enough stem, so I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Shiloh253

So, something like this? Aeromax Alloy Shimano...

So, something like this? Aeromax Alloy Shimano Wheelset Road Bike Comp 700c Wheels | Crosslake Sales...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-15, 12:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Shiloh253

I don't think I've got the time/tools/experience...

I don't think I've got the time/tools/experience to really build a set of wheels unfortunately.

And BD lists the wheels as Weinmann DP18's.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-15, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Shiloh253

Yeah, I'm starting to realize that unfortunately....

Yeah, I'm starting to realize that unfortunately. Oh well, I can always just replace the tires and ride this thing till it dies before getting a new bike. I've fallen in love with the CAAD8 recently,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-15, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Shiloh253

Shoot, I wish they had a 7 speed option :(...

Shoot, I wish they had a 7 speed option :( Because they do look awesome~
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-15, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,166
Posted By Shiloh253

Help me pick some new wheels/tires!

I got a Motobecane Mirage about two months ago (yeah yeah, I know the attitude towards BD bikes, bear with me) and so far I'm loving the thing. Swapped out the stock saddle, added a seatpost bag,...
Forum: Commuting
07-08-15, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,258
Posted By Shiloh253

Probably the toughest commute I've had to date....

Probably the toughest commute I've had to date. Needed to run some errands so I went down to wally-world, ride down was just fine. Walked out of the store, got on my bike, turned out of the parking...
Forum: Commuting
07-03-15, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Shiloh253

Thanks folks! Once the amazon one craps out on me...

Thanks folks! Once the amazon one craps out on me I'll drop a little more coin, just needed something to last me the rest of the summer.
Forum: Commuting
07-03-15, 01:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Shiloh253

Unfortunately I really can't afford something...

Unfortunately I really can't afford something like a timbuk2, but I did find this guy on amazon and picked it up, looks like it should do the job: Amazon.com: Sling Body Shoulder Strap Bag Backpack...
Forum: Commuting
07-02-15, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Shiloh253

Looking for an affordable, decently sized messenger bag

99% of the time I'd just get a rear rack and some panniers, but at the moment I don't have a lot of money to throw around and I just need something to hold my lock and small groceries during the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-15, 04:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

Another short update for anyone who's interested....

Another short update for anyone who's interested. I've added the following so far:
-Saddlebag for spare tube, multitool, patch kit, and tire levers.
-Cheap LED rear light, red flashing strobe. Only...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-15, 08:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

Also double post because I roll like that. ...

Also double post because I roll like that.

I've yet to get a bike comp for this one, but at a low estimate I've put around 70 miles on it so far. Things I like:
-Shifting is amazing. Quick,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-15, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

Yeah, Wyoming's kinda odd. If you go to Jackson...

Yeah, Wyoming's kinda odd. If you go to Jackson or Lander, you'll almost see more bikes than cars, great bike culture, generally pretty awesome. But Riverton, not so much. I get weird looks, people...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-10-15, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By Shiloh253

Thanks so much for all the advice folks! I'm...

Thanks so much for all the advice folks! I'm really hoping to do something proactive here, if for no other reason than to help future cyclists in the area. Unfortunately I'm taking off in early...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

wyoming bicycles - by owner - craigslist...

wyoming bicycles - by owner - craigslist (http://wyoming.craigslist.org/search/bik)

^ This is what bikes on CL are like in my area. Just FYI.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-15, 05:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

They're the Tourney model, so kinda: It has a...

They're the Tourney model, so kinda: It has a thumb click to shift up, but you click the brake lever in to shift down.
Motolegs: That was a tough decision for me, haha. Ended up going with the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-09-15, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 752
Posted By Shiloh253

How do I make my town safer for cyclists?

I moved from Lake Stevens, WA (a very bike-friendly place) to Riverton, WY, which is quite the opposite. There's a total of 1 bike path, that is more for recreation than actual commuting. There's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-15, 10:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

rpenmanparker: Thanks, I completely forgot about...

rpenmanparker: Thanks, I completely forgot about that! I did nudge the seat forward a little bit and there is a difference. I'll probably still end up getting a shorter stem, but I went out for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 11:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

I'm riding on the hoods most of the time. It just...

I'm riding on the hoods most of the time. It just seems I'm stretching a little too far, my wrists and hands start to hurt after a while of that.

And would flipping this particular stem help? It...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 10:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

My pleasure! And I'll be giving it a little more...

My pleasure! And I'll be giving it a little more time anyway, I'm living on a bit of a tight budget until the end of the month anyway so unless it becomes a serious problem, the stem will have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

I'd be willing to work with that. I think it's...

I'd be willing to work with that. I think it's moreso just getting used to the increased responsiveness over the old main battle tank (read: trek MTB's)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,796
Posted By Shiloh253

First Impressions: BD Motobecane Mirage S

I'll preface this by saying that I'm still a newbie to the road bike community. I rode a Trek MTB for the longest time before upgrading to this bike. But still, I couldn't find many reviews on this...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adaM1AwloSo ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adaM1AwloSo

I'm sorry, I had to. :roflmao2:But seriously, that's awesome!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-15, 11:13 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

Already planning on it. That, along with a new...

Already planning on it. That, along with a new saddle most likely, new tires, tubes, probably a GPS unit (if I can afford one, poor college student), etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-15, 02:15 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,200,752
Posted By Shiloh253

Save Up to 60% Off Carbon Fork Road Bikes -...

Save Up to 60% Off Carbon Fork Road Bikes - Motobecane Mirage S (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/road_bikes/mirage_s.htm)

Don't judge me please. :eek:
Forum: Commuting
05-29-15, 10:27 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,570
Posted By Shiloh253

This isn't my town, but... BREAKING: Cyclist...

This isn't my town, but... BREAKING: Cyclist reportedly struck by truck - Oil City (http://oilcitywyo.com/2015/05/29/breaking-cyclist-reportedly-struck-by-truck/)
Forum: Commuting
05-29-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Shiloh253

Well, sold my shotgun (:() but that gave me just...

Well, sold my shotgun (:() but that gave me just enough to pick up this guy: Save Up to 60% Off Carbon Fork Road Bikes - Motobecane Mirage S...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,570
Posted By Shiloh253

Same problem here. Even car drivers have been...

Same problem here. Even car drivers have been complaining to the city council for a long time about the road conditions, and they're worse on the shoulders. I used to run 26in x 1.95 tires with a...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-15, 03:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,570
Posted By Shiloh253

How bike-friendly is your town?

I'm asking because frankly, my town sucks for riding. There's a total of one bike lane in the entire area, and it doesn't go anywhere useful. The main drag that runs past any useful places (walmart,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 27,999
Posted By Shiloh253

Awesome! And we're in agreement on the china...

Awesome! And we're in agreement on the china bikes. Some are decent (heard good things about Vilano) but for the most part I've not been impressed. The reason I'm interested is because a local guy...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-22-15, 04:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 27,999
Posted By Shiloh253

I really hate to necro this thread, but I love...

I really hate to necro this thread, but I love these sorts of projects, tinkering around and overhauling a bike like that. A few questions though, if you wouldn't mind me asking:

-How did you do...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-15, 02:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,149
Posted By Shiloh253

I found a whole bike once! Well, when I say...

I found a whole bike once! Well, when I say whole...

-Wheels were horrendously bent
-Seatpost was snapped in half
-Rear mech was just...gone
-Frame was rusted beyond recognition.
Forum: Commuting
05-21-15, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 192,258
Posted By Shiloh253

I smoked a sparrow or some other birdie a few...

I smoked a sparrow or some other birdie a few weeks ago. They always hang out by the side of the road and when they saw me coming took off, but one decided to go into the street instead of the other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-15, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,309
Posted By Shiloh253

skydog: You, good sir, have just made my day. I...

skydog: You, good sir, have just made my day. I found some on ebay, though the only ones available come with a derailleur set as well so that jacks up the price a bit, but I'm not complaining....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,309
Posted By Shiloh253

Out of curiosity, would an 8 speed shifter work...

Out of curiosity, would an 8 speed shifter work on a 7 speed cassette? I've seen a ton of 3x8 STI's at a decent price, but absolutely nothing for 3x7. Just wondering if they even exist, or if there's...
Forum: Commuting
05-19-15, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,013
Posted By Shiloh253

Unfortunately I just don't have the money for...

Unfortunately I just don't have the money for Nashbar. That Wellington I listed above is already over-budget for me.
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