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06-22-18, 10:49 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,298
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Well, it's just a little over a year now since...

Well, it's just a little over a year now since these pictures were taken. The WOOM 4 served her well, but now she's ready for bigger things.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqjVR2fGOy8
06-22-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Looks like a pretty good fit. ...

Looks like a pretty good fit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqjVR2fGOy8
06-12-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By XCSKIBUM

That's from last year on her 1st ride with the...

That's from last year on her 1st ride with the VOOM 4. (hence the "last spring" caption) I've since raised the seat about 3" and she can still put her feet on the ground from the seat.
06-12-18, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,112
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Bike Upgrade for My 9 YO Granddaughter

My granddaughter started out on a VOOM 4 last spring.
https://i.imgur.com/bEyeR5G.jpg

I switched the 8 speed SRAM grip shifter for a push button shifter and she's really getting the hang of how...
07-14-17, 07:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,267
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I spent my 1st 8 years growing up in Fennelton,...

I spent my 1st 8 years growing up in Fennelton, PA. We were playing hide & seek one evening and the neighbor girl stepped over a snake near the cellar steps when running. My dad killed it and took it...
07-08-17, 06:21 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,267
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Yesterday, Wifey & I were riding on a lightly...

Yesterday, Wifey & I were riding on a lightly traveled country road. As we passed a brushy area, Wifey, who was riding a ways behind me, alerted me to a deer. A large Whitetail doe was right next to...
06-25-17, 04:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,719
Posted By XCSKIBUM

It's a Roadmaster Mt Fury. It has the old style...

It's a Roadmaster Mt Fury. It has the old style dogleg crankset.
06-25-17, 12:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,719
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I'm going to get some 26 x 2.125 "Typhoon"...

I'm going to get some 26 x 2.125 "Typhoon" whitewalls for it. Then I will be stylin'!
06-24-17, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,719
Posted By XCSKIBUM

1953 Schwinn Meteor?

A guy brought some bikes by the shop the other day.

In the mix was a near perfect 10 speed Free Spirit "Brittany" a pretty decent 21 speed Giant "Yukon" and a rather rough odd ball 15 speed MTB...
06-21-17, 04:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,267
Posted By XCSKIBUM

You are statistically more likely to be injured...

You are statistically more likely to be injured or killed while driving than when hunting.
06-20-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,386
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I take my Crosstrail Sport on some pretty gnarly...

I take my Crosstrail Sport on some pretty gnarly horse and snowmobile trails as well as abandoned RR beds that are used as ATV/bike/snowmobile trails. With Kenda Kross Plus tires it will roll easy on...
06-20-17, 04:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,267
Posted By XCSKIBUM

The most dangerous part of a hunting trip or...

The most dangerous part of a hunting trip or venturing into an area where hunting is permitted is the ride in the car.
06-19-17, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Poppie (grandad) is safe on the flats until she...

Poppie (grandad) is safe on the flats until she grows into an adult size bike as she doesn't have the gearing for more than about 10 MPH tops. On hills, I'm ready to take a break when she calls for...
06-19-17, 09:10 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,267
Posted By XCSKIBUM

There's an abandoned RR bed that can be ridden...

There's an abandoned RR bed that can be ridden for about 20 miles near me with only a few intermittent breaks. One afternoon, a few years back, my wife and I were riding a 7 mile stretch when a...
06-18-17, 08:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 8,267
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Wildlife Encounters Report

Since our hybrid bikes are suited for back country roads and trails, I have personally had numerous wildlife encounters on my rides.

We're not talking about squirrels in the park , but any true...
05-04-17, 06:38 AM
Replies: 298
Views: 149,298
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Starting her off right. ...

Starting her off right.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j31/PowerWagon896/Mountain%20Bike/Grandchildren/DSC05408_zpsjflgkdtm.jpg
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05-04-17, 06:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By XCSKIBUM

3 1/2 Mile Ride With a Hill Climb at the End

Kennedi got to take her 1st real ride on the WOOM 4 bike. We pedaled 3 1/2 miles and she climbed a pretty good hill towards the end. I coached her on the approach and she was able to get geared down...
05-04-17, 06:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,475
Posted By XCSKIBUM

My 8 year old granddaughter loves her WOOM 4. She...

My 8 year old granddaughter loves her WOOM 4. She even geared down on the fly and climbed a pretty steep hill without stopping. I swapped out the twist grip shifter for a thumb shifter and she is...
04-16-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 948
Posted By XCSKIBUM

^^^ x 2 ^^^

^^^ x 2 ^^^
04-15-17, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,379
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Bottom Bracket Shims?

I'm converting a 3 piece BSA type bottom bracket to a cartridge. In order for the 68 x 122.5 BB I'm using to have the same chainring clearance as the 3N spindle, I need to offset the BB by at least...
04-15-17, 03:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,413
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I would used the caliper mount for securing the...

I would used the caliper mount for securing the fender strut but I would have rather seen the fender strut mounted on a stud/bolt with a nut securing the fender strut independently of the caliper...
04-15-17, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,251
Posted By XCSKIBUM

How about a small drop of CA judiciously placed...

How about a small drop of CA judiciously placed on the housing before it is inserted.
04-15-17, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,251
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Why would you need to crimp them? Both ends of...

Why would you need to crimp them? Both ends of the cable housing are captured and there shouldn't enough slack for them to "escape".

I've never done it and never gave it much thought.

BTW: I...
04-14-17, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,167
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Mongoose Maneuver Headset Bearings?

Wouldn't you know it. My 1st "paying" customer and what does he bring me? A 20 year old Mongoose Maneuver in need of some TLC.

This guy has had the bike since he was 15 yo, bought it new, so it...
04-09-17, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,021
Posted By XCSKIBUM

My Specialized Crosstrail Sport came with 700C x...

My Specialized Crosstrail Sport came with 700C x 45mm tires on 23mm rims. That's measured from the outside of the rim.
04-08-17, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,272
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I've been running these for years. They are easy...

I've been running these for years. They are easy rolling and do great on pavement, wet or dry. They are puncture resistant, I put over 4000 miles on my 1st set, and they will handle all but the worst...
04-08-17, 07:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,899
Posted By XCSKIBUM

After checking the above: Screw the cable...

After checking the above:

Screw the cable adjuster all the way in, then back out a few turns. With the rear derailleur in one of the "middle cogs" place the shifter in the middle chainring...
04-07-17, 06:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By XCSKIBUM

There is no good reason for you to be running...

There is no good reason for you to be running cross-chained. That causes increased wear on the chain/sprockets, increases pedaling resistance and tends to exacerbate any anomalies present in the...
04-06-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By XCSKIBUM

If you are on the smallest (outside) cog in the...

If you are on the smallest (outside) cog in the back, you should not be shifting to the smallest (inside) chainring on the front. That's called "cross chaining". Generally you should not use the...
04-05-17, 12:29 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Well, I think the difference in the bleed...

Well, I think the difference in the bleed procedure is due to the fact that the bleed port on the caliper is on the bottom for the 'Bleeding Edge" calipers, and on the top of the standard calipers....
04-05-17, 09:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I've already watched a slew of videos. Since I'm...

I've already watched a slew of videos. Since I'm opening a small scale repair shop in my garage, I also ordered a "PROFESSIONAL BLEED KIT" with the brakes. It does not include the "Bleeding Edge"...
04-05-17, 06:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I appreciate all the input and although the...

I appreciate all the input and although the Shimano Deore brakes seemed to be a good choice, I found a good deal on a complete SRAM LEVEL T SYSTEM WITH 180mm ROTORS ON E-BAY It showed up on E-bay...
04-04-17, 12:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I'll bet you change your oil every 300 miles. ...

I'll bet you change your oil every 300 miles.

And BTW Toyota doesn't recommend brake fluid changes.
04-04-17, 09:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Well I never changed brake fluid in my 2006...

Well I never changed brake fluid in my 2006 Charger in the 5 years I raced it. I would think that braking a 4300# vehicle from 120+ MPH to a speed slow enough to make a "U" turn at the end of the 1/2...
04-04-17, 04:16 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Just curious as to why DOT brake fluid can be...

Just curious as to why DOT brake fluid can be left in cars and motorcycles for decades yet in a bicycle it needs to be flushed annually.

Is it because of the smaller volume of the systems?
04-03-17, 09:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Where did I say that I was going to buy new...

Where did I say that I was going to buy new mechanical disc brakes?

As far as "easy maintenance of Shimano? I've been researching that and I don't see where the Sram bleed technique is so...
04-03-17, 07:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

With the caliper/MV/hose kit amd a bleed kit, it...

With the caliper/MV/hose kit amd a bleed kit, it is going to cost me $125 even if I use the existing rotors.

My AVID BB7 and Tektro Aquila mechanical disc brakes work just fine for what I ride. If...
04-03-17, 04:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Thanks for the tip. I'l get the kit. ...

Thanks for the tip. I'l get the kit.




When you ride through puddles on a RR bed that last saw extensive use by steam locomotives before it was abandoned, just about any disc brakes,...
04-02-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1,008
Views: 377,386
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I Bought my wife an Ariel Sport in 2010. After...

I Bought my wife an Ariel Sport in 2010. After riding it I went out and bought a Crosstrail Sport for myself which is basically the same bike with a straighter top tube.
...
04-02-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

It looks to me like some of these are sold as a...

It looks to me like some of these are sold as a sealed system. I'm not one to tolerate wrapping hoses that are too long around stuff to avoid cutting them to length.

I have almost 50 years...
04-02-17, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

The discs will go along with the mechanical...

The discs will go along with the mechanical brakes when I convert the Crosstrail.

It still might be cheaper to get those & buy the discs separate. I put them on my "watch list" and will check out...
04-02-17, 03:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I've been "thinking it trough" for some time....

I've been "thinking it trough" for some time. Shortly after I bought the bike in August of 2010, I was having multiple spoke failures on the rear after I dropped off the edge of some pavement. (I'm a...
04-02-17, 11:13 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Yes, although the rear will be a bit tight, and...

Yes, although the rear will be a bit tight, and cable routing will be tricky, the mount points are there. The fork lower leg will be pretty straight forward.
04-02-17, 10:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

That's the sort of thing I'm looking for, ease of...

That's the sort of thing I'm looking for, ease of maintenance.

I found this ON E-BAY.

Looks like it would bolt right up to my current 160mm mounts.
04-02-17, 08:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,406
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Best Moderately Price Hydraulic Disc Brake for XC Bike?

I'm looking to upgrade from Tektro Aquila mechanical disc brakes on my KHS XC904r frame build bike. The mechanical disc brakes work great, but I want to use them to convert from the rim brakes on my...
04-01-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,101
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Let some air out of the tries.

Let some air out of the tries.
03-31-17, 06:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,847
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Lots of good advice here from numerous posts. ...

Lots of good advice here from numerous posts.

Well since there is only 2 bicycle (repair) shops within 75 miles (1 at 18 miles and the other is 25 miles away) on this side of the border, I'm...
03-30-17, 09:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,847
Posted By XCSKIBUM

Only about 50% of our riding is on roads. My wife...

Only about 50% of our riding is on roads. My wife and I have been on rides where we had to carry our bikes across beaver dams. I came face to face with a LARGE Black Bear once.:eek: We have hybrid...
03-30-17, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,847
Posted By XCSKIBUM

I want to carry enough variety of BLANK spokes...

I want to carry enough variety of BLANK spokes that can be cut to length and threaded to repair a broken spoke on an otherwise sound rim with something that will at least come close to what the wheel...
03-30-17, 08:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 28,839
Posted By XCSKIBUM

There are B-52 bombers still flying that are...

There are B-52 bombers still flying that are older than most posters on here.

Most cracks/failures are due to damage and or being in a bind from being tightened down with some "spring" in the...
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