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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-14, 10:28 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 7,038
Posted By SambaMixte

As a Clysdale, I ride a triple chain ring and...

As a Clysdale, I ride a triple chain ring and need 'most every one to make the commute. Could I go faster with a 50 or 52 tooth chainring? probaley, but there is no need to. Even the moderate...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-14, 09:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,415
Posted By SambaMixte

You can get tandem hubs drilled for 48, standard....

You can get tandem hubs drilled for 48, standard. Ben's Cyclrey (sp)/ Milwaukee bikes, has a number of hubs & rims, 40 & 48 hole, as they gained popularity with the Bike Polo crowd. I found a pair...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-19-14, 02:19 AM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,645,908
Posted By SambaMixte

70's Motobecane Nomad, now a single speed. Later...

70's Motobecane Nomad, now a single speed. Later this year moving to fixed/freewheel and drop bars.360247
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-13, 02:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,509
Posted By SambaMixte

Nice looker, unique!

Nice looker, unique!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-10-13, 02:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By SambaMixte

Just found a vintage 70's Magna women's bike and...

Just found a vintage 70's Magna women's bike and am thinking of converting it to a single speed for my daughter. I have stripped off all the junk, cottered cranks et al, and while the frame is still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 07:36 AM
Replies: 475
Views: 71,435
Posted By SambaMixte

This from my college bike-destined to become a...

This from my college bike-destined to become a single speed.263005
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-12, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,676
Posted By SambaMixte

I want to date an older Motobecane again!

It's been a bit since questions were asked, but I have my old Motobecane from college, (83) that before I convert it into a single speed, I am trying to date. It has a enameled head badge, rivited to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,201
Posted By SambaMixte

I can sympathize trying to teach gears to people...

I can sympathize trying to teach gears to people who haven't ridden in a while. My ride buddy did a 30 miler, never shifting off the small chainring. He couldn't figure out why I was going faster...
Forum: Commuting
06-23-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,062
Posted By SambaMixte

Neat idea! First, if I ever got a speeding...

Neat idea! First, if I ever got a speeding ticket on my bike, I'd frame it and hang it in place of honor! If they ticketed rolling stops, I'd be there, and a few of the lights that won't change for...
Forum: Introductions
06-23-11, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 178
Posted By SambaMixte

looking for a beginner out and about bike

Look out for overpriced box store bikes. An older, gently treated mountain bike makes for a good 'allrounder' ride, strong 26" wheels, 18-27 speed, the ability to put racks on for your commuting,...
Forum: Commuting
07-05-10, 08:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 926
Posted By SambaMixte

my first commuter was a re-purposed mountain bike...

my first commuter was a re-purposed mountain bike that took close to a year before I ran out of top end. Like you, I occasionally pulled the kids in a trailer and the lower gears helped immensely!...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-03-10, 05:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,005
Posted By SambaMixte

Uberclyde bike

I had a Trek 830 Antelope 26" for years with no problems, weight going from 230 to 345, now on 3rd year with a Jamis Auroa (touring bike), 700c wheels. I'm down to 331 and the only problems I have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-16-10, 11:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,144
Posted By SambaMixte

I have the Yak rack with an Atoc Tandem Topper +...

I have the Yak rack with an Atoc Tandem Topper + 2 singles, or the Yakima box on my wife's minivan. Love the convenience and she likes how the dirty bikes never get inside her newish ride. It has...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-05-10, 07:35 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 26,074
Posted By SambaMixte

I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking....

I'm new to the forum and new to *serious* biking.

But you are out there- block by block, mile by mile. Great Job and Welcome

Pace: 12-16, slower with beloved.
Distance: 15-30, aiming for...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-08-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 661
Posted By SambaMixte

Just did the same, caught MN looking away and had...

Just did the same, caught MN looking away and had first ride of the season here in Omaha. Stoker Jessie and I did 20 in "not quite cold" weather and had a great time. Like many other posters say,...
Forum: Touring
03-08-10, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 856
Posted By SambaMixte

I run a mix of Presta and Scrader with the Zefal...

I run a mix of Presta and Scrader with the Zefal HPx. It does a great job covering both valve types and quickly gets tire back up to riding pressure. Last time I looked, came in diffrent sizes,...
Forum: Touring Bikes and Gear Marketplace
05-20-09, 12:19 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 76,489
Posted By SambaMixte

Have Nitto Olympeade 114 handlebars in used...

Have
Nitto Olympeade 114 handlebars in used condition,
Ritchey biomax 420mm (off 2008 Aurora)

Want: Nitto Randonneurs 44/45 cm
Forum: Mountain - Plains
04-20-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By SambaMixte

Are you riders monitoring the Omaha-Lincoln Bike...

Are you riders monitoring the Omaha-Lincoln Bike path? Is the trail done to Schramm ? thru Springfield all the way to the Lied Bridge? Anyone ever ridden that trail?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,040
Posted By SambaMixte

I found this place called...

I found this place called <http://www.bikejournal.com> & put some of our rides into it. They are mostly on the west side of town but its linked to mapquest so you can put in your favorite rides and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-28-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,492
Posted By SambaMixte

Due to job schedule, and my daughters school...

Due to job schedule, and my daughters school schedule, I don't know till after I and they get home if we will taking out the tandem or I am riding by myself. I do maybe 1 ride a week "with the guys"...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-25-09, 01:10 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 864
Posted By SambaMixte

Greensticked my arm while riding a bike while...

Greensticked my arm while riding a bike while eating tapioca from a bowl. (very young!)
Shoulder separation, back injury-Rugby
Numerous scars from pointy sharp instruments and 1 chainsaw...
Forum: Charity Events
03-25-09, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,840
Posted By SambaMixte

I'm looking for sponsors (or riders) for...

I'm looking for sponsors (or riders) for Nebraska's Tour de Cure 2009, at Springfield NE. Last year our 5 person gathered just over $1600 and we are hoping to beat that total this year- if only...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,757
Posted By SambaMixte

Last year I switched out of standard flat bar to...

Last year I switched out of standard flat bar to the widest the LBS had. Was OK, but I am changing them out to my (narrower) Scott AT-4's, reclaimed from a little used commuter half bike. Hoping to...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
03-19-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 851
Posted By SambaMixte

Looks like Bar end shifters? good if you want...

Looks like Bar end shifters? good if you want upgrade the rear cluster-probably freewheel- Can you test ride it? If you go ahead with it, definitely check both axles and bearings. My 90's Samba...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-19-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,255
Posted By SambaMixte

i was unhappy with shorts, the roll down factor...

i was unhappy with shorts, the roll down factor and the gap on the back- but look at Aerotech: http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/ they have a full range and reasonable priced for bike clothes. Just one...
Forum: Introductions
03-19-09, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 268
Posted By SambaMixte

Welcome back and enjoy!

Welcome back and enjoy!
Forum: Mountain - Plains
03-09-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By SambaMixte

street crossings at intersections-

for instance 180th going south just past Millard West intersection with S176 comes to mind- crossng button is unreachable on bikes if you want to stay on (mounted). Along Pacific from 156 to 144 the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,311
Posted By SambaMixte

The Katy trail in Missouri...

The Katy trail in Missouri <http://www.bikekatytrail.com/> is about 18 hours away from Montreal, and claims 264 miles- you can ride out and amtrak back, not much in hills (old railbed) but scenic and...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,055
Posted By SambaMixte

Looks like a fun train- start looking for the...

Looks like a fun train- start looking for the triplet now! My daughters both enjoy the tandem ride more than their half bikes.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
02-27-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By SambaMixte

there are even bike stores that rent tandems- for...

there are even bike stores that rent tandems- for the all day test ride- ride as many as you can before putting down the bucks. Don't be afraid to buy used, as long as your mechanic or you can...
Forum: Introductions
02-27-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 358
Posted By SambaMixte

Welcome the BF. Lots of good stories and rides...

Welcome the BF. Lots of good stories and rides to be shared. I haven't tried a MS tour yet, but I did the American Diabetes Association Tour de Cure last year and am recruiting for this year.
...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-12-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By SambaMixte

my Bad- we start and finish on the West Papio...

my Bad- we start and finish on the West Papio trail! 156 and Pacific
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-12-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,129
Posted By SambaMixte

Now that the construction is done, you can cross...

Now that the construction is done, you can cross 680 from the Lamp Street Park that feeds onto the Big Papio. Might be kinda south for you guys riding Maple, though. I love the Double Lake route!...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
01-12-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By SambaMixte

This year- once we get back to riding weather,...

This year- once we get back to riding weather, I'm going to try the bike commute from West O, 166 and Pacific, via Pacific. riding on the road. Still working out the route after Elmwood Park, but it...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-03-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,066
Posted By SambaMixte

Steve & Mary Beth Conquer the Katy Trail!

Stevo & Mary Beth Conquer the Katy Trail! Davinci!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-03-09, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,638
Posted By SambaMixte

My favorite comment so far was in a 4,000 person...

My favorite comment so far was in a 4,000 person day ride. We were going past a bunch of half-bikes when some yelled, "Wait a minute, you can have two?!"
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-03-09, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By SambaMixte

See if you can do a test spin on the Samba- I...

See if you can do a test spin on the Samba- I have a Samba Mixte from the early 90's and while I love riding it with the teenage daughters, it cockpit seems tighter than either my Trek 830 or Jamis...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
01-03-09, 05:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,233
Posted By SambaMixte

WHAT IF...Union Pacific to Sponsor Lance...

WHAT IF...Union Pacific to Sponsor Lance Armstrong's team?

Picking up where 7-11, Motorola, USPS, and Discovery Channel left off,
Union Pacific today became the major corporate sponsor of Lance...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-30-08, 11:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,024
Posted By SambaMixte

Wow, I just realized I don't have a pic of my...

Wow, I just realized I don't have a pic of my Auroura
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-30-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By SambaMixte

1 thing I forgot

I forgot to mention the Taco Ride maintains communications thru Yahoo, at this group:

thursdaynightride@yahoogroups.com

They usually ride in Omaha for the winter!

And no, not to many...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
12-30-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By SambaMixte

Omaha Trails

sent in a question about one of the trails- and got a Not valid address ..did submit a comment on the design of the connector trail between West Papio North and 144th St Trail.
Forum: Mountain - Plains
11-10-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By SambaMixte

Omaha Trails

Seems if all you want to do is recreational riding, the Omaha trails are ok. If you ever want to get somewhere in particular, especially east to west, or in my case, West to East- you are out of...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-31-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By SambaMixte

The Taco is a great ride-lots of drinking- lots...

The Taco is a great ride-lots of drinking- lots of riding- lots of skill levels. Unless you are riding in the high summer (stays light longer) good front and taillights are a MUST HAVE! It gets...
Forum: Mountain - Plains
10-31-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,509
Posted By SambaMixte

has anyone done the new 'Turner Trail' section...

has anyone done the new 'Turner Trail' section yet? it just opened....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,040
Posted By SambaMixte

Annual Omaha Clyde Ride

hey Omaha Clyde's

If we ever do get together for a ride- instead of Lake Zorinsky, lets do Chalco Hills, Lake Wehrspan. it is much less crowded, still a good shelters, easy to reach off of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
10-06-08, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1,509
Views: 669,066
Posted By SambaMixte

Latest Corporate Cup Ride with 2 Stokers

Aug 08 Corporate Cup, 26 miler twice, first with one daughter, then the other! Kaity in the middle just finished, and Jessie is getting ready for her ride. Great day!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 26,074
Posted By SambaMixte

LostnOmaha

West Omaha, NE
68130
15-20 mph, seem to ride mostly on bike paths, and the Wabash trace Taco Night rides.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-05-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,320
Posted By SambaMixte

yikes- that is out there. We bought the topper...

yikes- that is out there. We bought the topper ATOC, even on top of the minivan and it works great! I don't think I could get used to the extra rear and top clearance requirements for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-03-08, 09:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By SambaMixte

Winter upgrades

As fall starts in Nebraska, I am thinking of upgrading the rear freewheel/derailleur on my early 90's Burley Samba Mixte. It has a period correct 6 speed rear end now and I am thinking of going to...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-18-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,040
Posted By SambaMixte

True Wheel in Counciltucky

I bought the Jamis Auroura, brifters and all and am loving it! Swapped out stock seat for a Brooks and the pedals for SPDs. Keep rolling!
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