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03-09-24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,717
Posted By Pouhana

Our localTrek dealer does incredible volume. He...

Our localTrek dealer does incredible volume. He had a lot in his warehouse but during covid, told me it would run 17 months to get a shipment. We had a few old time shops close because they...
03-09-24, 09:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,717
Posted By Pouhana

A few years ago we visited Wisconsin. At that...

A few years ago we visited Wisconsin. At that time all bikes under a certain fairly high price point imported.They did not take us thru the rag and glue production. Top secret.
01-31-24, 01:13 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 7,164
Posted By Pouhana

Our daughter (Servelo rider triathlons) is a...

Our daughter (Servelo rider triathlons)
is a heptathlon champ. Her lady's team was NCAA champs. She ran an Ultra in the mountains of N N.M. and passed a bawling cow with a few cowboys on horses. ...
01-31-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 251
Views: 18,880
Posted By Pouhana

By far the best LBS in our region is a very large...

By far the best LBS in our region is a very large Trek store 1/2 the local stores went out of business from Covid days to post covid. He had hundreds of bikes in stock.

Trek opened at different...
12-08-22, 09:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,897
Posted By Pouhana

Right there. I can't wear ski gloves without...

Right there. I can't wear ski gloves without hands becoming soaked.
My winter rides in the teens (f) i ride a bike with regular pedals and hiking boots with Goretex. Never ever had cold feet.
...
04-17-22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,320
Posted By Pouhana

Up hill most of the way?

Up hill most of the way?
12-30-21, 09:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,726
Posted By Pouhana

It is my understanding California where they do...

It is my understanding California where they do business, is under lemon laws. Problem is that they have your lemon.

It also seems to me many of these importers do NOT have an actual shop.
08-15-21, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,381
Posted By Pouhana

On older bikes,that can pull the brake pads out...

On older bikes,that can pull the brake pads out of their retainers.

I am a country guy and this may be more progressive than we ride here.
05-03-21, 09:59 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 11,026
Posted By Pouhana

I was raised on the farm . We hunted coyotes as...

I was raised on the farm . We hunted coyotes as a sport. In fact some neighbors bought new trucks, bought and trained greyhounds and built boxes on the trucks for the dogs and went hunting. It is...
05-03-21, 09:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,704
Posted By Pouhana

"Women's BB coach says toughen up butter-cup" ...

"Women's BB coach says toughen up butter-cup"
So for 8 years i worked in surgery. My hobby was sailing. Sunburn on Saturday and Sunday and pain Monday. Sailing has additional reflection from the...
05-03-21, 09:23 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,065
Posted By Pouhana

REI is a great outdoors category drygoods store....

REI is a great outdoors category drygoods store. Member over 30 years and shopped in over a dozen.
Above Dicks and academy.

Their individual store bike shop is TOTALLY contingent on their...
05-01-21, 03:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,899
Posted By Pouhana

13 months ago I broke a spoke and it was under...

13 months ago I broke a spoke and it was under warranty. Odd gauge and length. Called bike importer and they said they would send me a new rear wheel assembly.

I went to local shop, while I...
05-01-21, 10:39 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,899
Posted By Pouhana

Can you imagine sitting in a barbershop for a few...

Can you imagine sitting in a barbershop for a few days?

I suggest customer asking for appointment if it is not offered by the service manager. I would be surprised if a well managed shop didn't...
05-01-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,272
Posted By Pouhana

I do that also. I bought insulated lunch box...

I do that also. I bought insulated lunch box with sleeves which are frozen night before. They hold around 3 water bottles.

One has a handle strap which goes over the handle bars.
05-01-21, 10:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,272
Posted By Pouhana

I use those. Our local C-store chain has 32...

I use those.

Our local C-store chain has 32 oz drink specials during the summer. With ice they are good for 30 minutes max. If i slip them in a small plastic bag like they have for hot dogs, the...
07-04-20, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6,064
Views: 540,320
Posted By Pouhana

130 miles last week 120 this week 31.62 today.

130 miles last week
120 this week
31.62 today.
06-12-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By Pouhana

I strongly suggest running a cable internally to...

I strongly suggest running a cable internally to the harmonic function solenoid actuator.
06-07-20, 12:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,377
Posted By Pouhana

If you have sealed wheel bearings. If not...

If you have sealed wheel bearings. If not sealed, like a boat trailer, they need to be opened, cleaned with solvent and repacked.
06-07-20, 10:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,895
Posted By Pouhana

I visited a LBS this week and no gaps in...

I visited a LBS this week and no gaps in inventory on the floor. Their front door was locked and they allowed 2 customers in max. I needed a tube and after waiting to enter, the "clerk" didn't want...
06-03-20, 07:03 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 11,377
Posted By Pouhana

Our metro area has almost all new street...

Our metro area has almost all new street construction including widening of streets include money for "bike/pedestrian" pathways,

I saw a bike on a section of new pathway this morning at 6AM....
05-31-20, 12:58 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,065
Posted By Pouhana

The upper end brands use dealers which have...

The upper end brands use dealers which have contracts and territories. They have mechanical procedures for setting up a bike for the customer. It saves them money on warranty expense. LBS Trek...
05-31-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,065
Posted By Pouhana

I bought a Walmart dime store bike 2 years ago. ...

I bought a Walmart dime store bike 2 years ago. I busted a chain on my bike 1 mile from Walmart. Bought a cheap Roadmaster and rode home. Went back and hauled my mountain bike home.
3 bikes...
05-31-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,065
Posted By Pouhana

REI is an investor member owned cooperative, I...

REI is an investor member owned cooperative, I belong to a farm cooperative with grain elevators and many towns to buy crops and do trading. I get a dividend. We have farm supply stores which do...
05-31-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,065
Posted By Pouhana

REI is big hiking back packing Dicks sells a lot...

REI is big hiking back packing Dicks sells a lot of basketball shoes and jerseys.

I had a flat and bought a quart of slime Friday 2 blocks from a Walmart at farm supply store. Slime 50% more...
05-31-20, 11:20 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,065
Posted By Pouhana

We have a brand new REI. It was scheduled for...

We have a brand new REI. It was scheduled for grand opening 1 month ago and is dark.

We buy Thule Bike racks there.

Never a bike. Never. I joined coop 25 years ago and have shopped in a...
05-09-20, 09:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,128
Posted By Pouhana

I decide what I want to do and then find the...

I decide what I want to do and then find the right bike.

I have a road e-bike
Mountain e-bike on order.
E-bike for days with a lot of headwind.

Have 2 29rs mountain.
Harley Davidson ...
05-09-20, 09:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 89,124
Posted By Pouhana

I was in the bike shop 2 weeks ago. I was told...

I was in the bike shop 2 weeks ago. I was told their business is tripple times normal. Asked for 1 spoke, It is in the shop. Mechanic told me to have a look around, they needed to"cut a spoke" to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,156
Posted By Pouhana

Glad to see this thread Friday I rode my bike to...

Glad to see this thread Friday I rode my bike to a small town 20 mile trip and a 3 month old family Mexican Cafe which had one other customer. No drive up and afraid of poor business.They did have...
03-07-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,251
Posted By Pouhana

I have same problem except for no cold saddle...

I have same problem except for no cold saddle complaints.

I bought a Eddie Bauer hand warmer power bank device. I turn it on and put it in a pocket.I grab it in my pocket and it quickly warms the...
03-07-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,656
Posted By Pouhana

Frost If I ride at zero,bringing the bike...

Frost
If I ride at zero,bringing the bike indoors it will get condensation which is moisture to freeze. Like your glasses when you come indoors. I replaced a freewheel and it was engaging when...
03-01-20, 12:11 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 34,778
Posted By Pouhana

I have a pair of those I forgot to use this...

I have a pair of those I forgot to use this winter.

Seems winter is ending. I have few rides where I started out in the low teens degrees F. My problem is sweat. Hands get wet. Snow machine...
02-04-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,037
Posted By Pouhana

I see dime store bikes under 100 dollars like...

I see dime store bikes under 100 dollars like they were 20 + years ago. I don't have a problem paying 10,000 for a street motorcycle. I don't have a problem paying 9 grand for a 1 banger diesel...
01-24-20, 08:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,016
Posted By Pouhana

One of my sailboats was named Leucothea another...

One of my sailboats was named Leucothea another Zephyrus,
01-19-20, 12:00 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 50,541
Posted By Pouhana

One of the lines I have used. I can't buy a...

One of the lines I have used.

I can't buy a bike with a Lazy Boy recliner on it so this is the best i can do.
11-29-19, 04:57 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,535
Posted By Pouhana

I ate a lot on Turkey day. I am thankful for...

I ate a lot on Turkey day. I am thankful for having good light weight bikes to back up my electric assist bike. I don't ride it in rain or snow. Black Friday I also rode in light fog.

My 25...
11-11-19, 07:06 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 62,660
Posted By Pouhana

Good idea if you worry about your heart if you...

Good idea if you worry about your heart if you don't ride or never have exertion.

Worry about pulmonary embolism if you have a desk job and don't ride a couple days a week.
11-11-19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,535
Posted By Pouhana

Cracks me up. I was riding recently and...

Cracks me up.

I was riding recently and encountered a car with flashing lights. Animal control. The "Officer" was walking along with what looked like an open can of tuna trying to entice 2 small...
10-05-19, 07:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By Pouhana

They are in Trek's home town. Wisconsin...

They are in Trek's home town. Wisconsin University. That town sells an incredible number of bikes.
10-03-19, 09:19 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 50,541
Posted By Pouhana

Every route I ride there are miles when I do not...

Every route I ride there are miles when I do not have power assist on. Do I ever notice it is more work to peddle a much heavier bike which also has more rolling resistance.
10-03-19, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By Pouhana

That bike is run on Bosch which is top drawer...

That bike is run on Bosch which is top drawer industrial . Low end e-bikes are flashlight battery cheap,
10-01-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 50,541
Posted By Pouhana

e-bike vs analog Analog retentive...

e-bike vs analog



Analog retentive traits?
10-01-19, 02:00 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 50,541
Posted By Pouhana

Yabbut you are. You are cheating cardiologists...

Yabbut you are. You are cheating cardiologists out of their tradecraft revenue. lol
10-01-19, 01:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,064
Posted By Pouhana

The same downward slope of usage for jet skis,...

The same downward slope of usage for jet skis, wind surfers, even motor cycles.

I bought a new Trek the same month I bought a new Harley. Sold the Harley because I used it less hours per month....
10-01-19, 01:27 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,064
Posted By Pouhana

Bike riding is increasing. Are accident rates...

Bike riding is increasing. Are accident rates per 100,000 increasing?

Most accidents with serious injury I see involve autos going the same direction. Texting and telephone calls are a huge...
10-01-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 19,064
Posted By Pouhana

Miles of smiles. As rider friendly...

Miles of smiles.




As rider friendly as your bike is, your bike needs a name.

My e-bike I named Juice. I forgot to plug in Juice the other day so I rode my legacy set of wheels.

I am...
10-01-19, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By Pouhana

I spoke with the distributor and he gave me the...

I spoke with the distributor and he gave me the phone number for both parts and warranty. He quoted me the price for Battery in stock.

Raleigh is an old and high quality brand. Our son bought a...
10-01-19, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,286
Posted By Pouhana

So I am on my 5th new bike in 2 years. Just got...

So I am on my 5th new bike in 2 years. Just got a Walmart Hyper e-bike which has the best looking way of building in the battery. They offer street or mountain model. 598 dollars. I average over...
09-20-19, 09:05 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,609
Posted By Pouhana

That bike looks just great. The battery inserted...

That bike looks just great. The battery inserted in a rack looks fine. The bottle mount home built rigs look like wearing an ostomy bag.
09-15-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,760
Posted By Pouhana

For some reason I don't ever get positive...

For some reason I don't ever get positive feedback from the saddle area.
09-15-19, 08:11 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,656
Posted By Pouhana

My knees the same. My sports medicine Doc is a...

My knees the same. My sports medicine Doc is a biker. He says stretches and warm up. 2 miles is warm up. If I miss extra days between rides, my knees start out more fussy.

While holding down a...
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