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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

Yeah I think I lowered it down to the min max...

Yeah I think I lowered it down to the min max marker. I'm not as concerned about the handlebar height it doesn't affect me too much. This seatpost I got is gigantic. On max I can't even get on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

conclusion...ive installed the new longer...

conclusion...ive installed the new longer seatpost and now its nice to ride, and im glad i came here and consulted on the issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-19, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

Yeah the frame is too small true but at least...

Yeah the frame is too small true but at least with a high seat it will be enjoyable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

I don't know. Got one with a barrel head clamp....

I don't know. Got one with a barrel head clamp. Is that what I have?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 05:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

That's kind of you I appreciate the community...

That's kind of you I appreciate the community here. However I don't think 300mm will be tall enough so I went ahead and ordered the 400
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 05:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

About to buy a barrel head seatpost 27.2mm by...

About to buy a barrel head seatpost 27.2mm by 400mm hope that's right
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 04:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

Do I need to get one with a clamp or not....any...

Do I need to get one with a clamp or not....any considerations other than size? Never replaced a seatpost
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 02:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

Could someone help me find what I need to...

Could someone help me find what I need to get...the cheapest solution!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

That's the situation.

That's the situation.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 01:57 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 10:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

It's a cruiser bike, with only coaster brakes....

It's a cruiser bike, with only coaster brakes. Onex 29 cruiser by genbikes.com. but I got it used off someone. In good condition. I've removed all the decals and guards and fluff so reselling might...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-19, 02:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

I guess I bought it out of wishful thinking. It...

I guess I bought it out of wishful thinking. It was a good deal. I'm poor and it's very hard to find cheap bikes at all let alone for tall people. I'm 6'5". I'm not just barely past the max, I've got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-19, 10:07 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,503
Posted By Guywithbike

Bike stem past max: dangerous?

Hi just got a new bike but it's a bit small. To make it a decent ride I gotta raise the seat above the max line. Is this dangerous?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-07-19, 12:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Guywithbike

Hey thanks for the responses. Yeah the Kent...

Hey thanks for the responses. Yeah the Kent genesis cruiser is what I have and it's nice. I tried a 29 inch tube but I couldn't fit it in the tire. 700x35 you say, I'll have to keep that in mind. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-19, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Guywithbike

Update: the chain worked. Oh it's beautiful. Now...

Update: the chain worked. Oh it's beautiful. Now for the tube...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Guywithbike

No way I'm not selling it. Loved my bike when it...

No way I'm not selling it. Loved my bike when it worked. And its 32 tires. Just wish a flat wasn't so devastating. Chain is here. It's the right size according to the manufacturer and comes with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-19, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 895
Posted By Guywithbike

Help fixing tube sizing issue and maybe more please

Hi, I need help restoring my bike. First, the thing is, it's got 32 inch wheels. There's only one place I know online to buy tubes for it, but they're 15 bucks and I'm honestly not too happy with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-18, 05:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

Oh yeah, I also ordered a chain and a chain tool,...

Oh yeah, I also ordered a chain and a chain tool, just waiting for them to get here
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-30-18, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-18, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

Well I just went on a ride. Rusty chain and all....

Well I just went on a ride. Rusty chain and all. And it flew. Thanks for all the help. Maybe if I strike it rich one day I’ll get a modern type of bike built for distance. For now I’m quite happy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-18, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

Alright I just patched the tube, and am feeling...

Alright I just patched the tube, and am feeling pleased about how easy it was to do. Thank you for that eBay link, I never would have found that. Still a 5$ 29” tube from Walmart sounds convenient if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-18, 10:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

Alright thanks for the advice...just one more...

Alright thanks for the advice...just one more question. It appears the rear wheel has a slow leak in its tube.
I aired it in the morning and now it’s quite flat this night, without any use. Seeing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

A library? Is that like YouTube? I didn’t see a...

A library? Is that like YouTube? I didn’t see a master link, maybe I missed it. I’ll look again. I looked on amazon and I can get a chain for 6bucks and a chain tool for 10. I don’t know how to fix...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-18, 04:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

This is where I’m at. I’ve removed the rear...

This is where I’m at. I’ve removed the rear wheel, and all the pieces are shown. What would you do next?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-18, 03:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

What’s a master link and chain breaker for? I...

What’s a master link and chain breaker for? I should also mention that more than just fixing it, I kinda wouldn’t mind making it even better than before. Perhaps a nicer sprocket? This is all new to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,494
Posted By Guywithbike

Help me fix my old bike!

Hello! I love my old bike, I’ve come to realize, after foolishly leaving it outside for years. It’s a simple fixie bike with no brakes. A Kent genesis cruiser with supersized 32” wheels. The tubes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-18, 12:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

I’m never gonna ride in traffic like that so it’s...

I’m never gonna ride in traffic like that so it’s ok. Really honestly I think braking like that is pretty good I don’t even see a big diff.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-18, 07:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

I’ve had one before and I found it to be a...

I’ve had one before and I found it to be a perfectly nice way to brake. I loved that bike. Got it for 99 bucks from Walmart too. Skidding is frightening, sure, but that’s only in emergency...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-18, 04:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

Well perhaps I’m confused about the...

Well perhaps I’m confused about the phrasing...what I want is a fixie bike. There’s no coasting. To brake you simply pedal backwards. So that’s not called a coaster brake I guess. Then just a fixie...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

A fixie with coaster brakes should be easy to...

A fixie with coaster brakes should be easy to setup
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

Hey everybody, I’ve had some time to consider and...

Hey everybody, I’ve had some time to consider and learn. I’ve narrowed it down to basically two different bikes I’m getting.
basically what I want though is a fixed gear bike, with 700c or 29 inch...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-18, 04:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

No I meant no like lever brakes. Fixie brake by...

No I meant no like lever brakes. Fixie brake by pedaling backwards
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-18, 03:22 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

I’ve come to say never mind because I have...

I’ve come to say never mind because I have returned the bike. It had a major design flaw. I couldn’t turn without my foot hitting the tire unless I pedaled with my toes. I don’t know if this is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-18, 11:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

I couldn’t find that mechanism to open the...

I couldn’t find that mechanism to open the calipers to remove the wheel, but I think you might be right about loosening the cable. How do I do that? Doesn’t it seem messed up that’s how they shipped...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-18, 10:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

Thank you and thanks for responding. There’s no...

Thank you and thanks for responding. There’s no bike anything here, it’s a small town. And I can’t afford to pay anyone anyways. I’m so close...just the brakes...the rear one is too tight the pads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-18, 10:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,998
Posted By Guywithbike

New bicycle need help putting together

I just got a Kent 700c fixie bike from Walmart for 80 bucks. I like it and am excited, even if it’s not actually a fixie but a single speed. The model labeled Thrusted for 20 bucks more has the flip...
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