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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-19, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,954
Posted By Bike Life

Found this old thread but this is what I would...

Found this old thread but this is what I would like to do now. I have a 520 from the last year of rim breaks, 2015?? I can't find a Trek replacement fork but that seems crazy, can't believe you're...
Forum: Great Lakes
05-08-17, 05:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,742
Posted By Bike Life

Anyone From Around Grand Rapids??

I want to do a ride in July using as many bike trails as I can. I'm going to start from Owosso and ride the Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee trail to Lowell. I need help finding a good route from Lowell to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-08-17, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,561
Posted By Bike Life

Looks like someone got aggressive with a hacksaw

Looks like someone got aggressive with a hacksaw
Forum: Beach Cruisers
05-07-17, 07:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,351
Posted By Bike Life

the cruiser will be more comfortable but you're...

the cruiser will be more comfortable but you're not going to ride as fast as your other bike. buy a cruiser and enjoy the ride!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 10:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,909
Posted By Bike Life

I had a small (20 in wheel?) Western Flyer when I...

I had a small (20 in wheel?) Western Flyer when I was small then got a 26 in wheel Schwinn Typhoon when I was 10 and I rode that for 3 or 4 years. Never had another bike till I was 38.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-17, 10:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,910
Posted By Bike Life

Don't know if this was mentioned but I thought...

Don't know if this was mentioned but I thought most FRAMES had a life time warranty
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-01-17, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,713
Posted By Bike Life

maybe it was better to happen at the end rather...

maybe it was better to happen at the end rather than the beginning. ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,282
Posted By Bike Life

wow interesting thread, I have been wondering if...

wow interesting thread, I have been wondering if I could put suspension on my old Trek 950. It's older though, before they had shocks I think so I have doubts about making it happen.
I got the idea...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-17, 02:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,354
Posted By Bike Life

I have RA in my left thumb (as well as other...

I have RA in my left thumb (as well as other locations). I could hardly shift the chainrings on my old Trek MTB. It all got bad enough a few years ago that I started seeing a rhumatoligist who put me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,623
Posted By Bike Life

Entry Level 29er

I have a 85 trek MTB that I ride on local gravel roads but have decided I want a newer bike. I want a used 29er, one with hydrolic disc brakes. An entry level bike would suit me fine cuz I won't be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-21-17, 03:16 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 12,910
Posted By Bike Life

If your talking about riding with flat pedals...

If your talking about riding with flat pedals then it will eliminate getting your feet caught on the pedals. BUT.. if you're talking about going to clips and straps I thing they are way worse than...
Forum: Great Lakes
04-18-17, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,578
Posted By Bike Life

Low traffic can't be beat. Is it pretty flat...

Low traffic can't be beat. Is it pretty flat around Capac? I rode a bike trail over near Port Huron last fall, it had a really tall train tressel over a creek near the north end of it.
Forum: Introductions
04-18-17, 02:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 689
Posted By Bike Life

WOW! Serious riding dude

WOW! Serious riding dude
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 17,816
Posted By Bike Life

I don't think it means get out of my way but I...

I don't think it means get out of my way but I don't think non-cyclists have any idea what it means
Forum: Touring
04-16-17, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,229
Posted By Bike Life

Lots of good info here. Sounds like a great ride...

Lots of good info here. Sounds like a great ride but I will say that it sounds like you don't ride alot and the top of the mitten and UP are really quite hilly. You should try and do some training...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-16-17, 06:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 56,886
Posted By Bike Life

If that's the bike you want I would still say...

If that's the bike you want I would still say look on craigs list. You can probably get one for $50 or less. But like others have said I'm sure you can find a better bike on CL for $200
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-17, 07:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,401
Posted By Bike Life

This is interesting. I was putting 45 knobbies on...

This is interesting. I was putting 45 knobbies on my 700 wheel Hybrid in the early 90's. I couldn't find any more after I wore out the first pair.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-14-17, 07:11 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 20,314
Posted By Bike Life

I'm 63 and still ride alot BUT... I haven't rode...

I'm 63 and still ride alot BUT... I haven't rode a century in a looong time. 2 years ago I got off to a fast start and thought I would ride one but had some health problems and was off the bike for a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-17, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,401
Posted By Bike Life

Who "Invented" The 29er

I talked to a guy with a bike on craigslist. He was telling me about owning a Specialized released in (I think he said) 2006 and it was collectable because it was the first 29er on the market. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-16, 06:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,169
Posted By Bike Life

If you haven't paid him any money your in the...

If you haven't paid him any money your in the drivers seat, he either makes you happy or you walk.
Forum: Touring
09-23-16, 05:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,981
Posted By Bike Life

I have used those in the past also and seem to...

I have used those in the past also and seem to remember having sore toes from my toes rubbing on the clips but at least you don't get tangled up in the straps
Forum: Touring
09-19-16, 10:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,981
Posted By Bike Life

I see a pretty even split between Clipless and...

I see a pretty even split between Clipless and Clips and straps. In the 8 days since I started this thread I have ridden my 520 quite a few times with just the platforms and no straps, I couldn't...
Forum: Touring
09-11-16, 11:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,981
Posted By Bike Life

Touring With Clips And Straps?

I bought a Trek 520 a month ago and it came with clips and straps. I planed on swapping them out for some spuds as soon as I got the bike dialed in. I thought everyone used spuds for riding anymore...
Forum: Touring
08-20-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,516
Posted By Bike Life

Thank you for that info

Thank you for that info
Forum: Touring
08-19-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,516
Posted By Bike Life

I am going to look at these SQ-Labs saddles...

I am going to look at these SQ-Labs saddles sounds like they have some good ideas, thanks!
Forum: Touring
08-15-16, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,516
Posted By Bike Life

I read some online reviews of the selle anatomica...

I read some online reviews of the selle anatomica and it sounded like a lot of adjustment was the rule. Some people ran out of threads on the bolt, any of you ever had that happen? I want to buy a...
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 05:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,597
Posted By Bike Life

I bought a book on how to tour the Parkway...

I bought a book on how to tour the Parkway probably 20+ years ago but never got around to doing it. Maybe someday
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-10-16, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,496
Posted By Bike Life

2 words, drop bar

2 words, drop bar
Forum: Touring
08-09-16, 03:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,574
Posted By Bike Life

WOW thanks for all the links. Ortlieb is one of...

WOW thanks for all the links. Ortlieb is one of the brands I have thought about buying. What makes the Klickfix mounts so much better??
Forum: Touring
08-09-16, 03:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,574
Posted By Bike Life

I haven't heard of this brand before and I like...

I haven't heard of this brand before and I like the size.
Forum: Touring
08-08-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,574
Posted By Bike Life

Handlebar Bag Suggestions Please

Looking for a nice bar bag. One for touring that is waterproof with all the bells and whistles but maybe not a huge one. Map holder would be a plus. What do you hard core distance riders use??
Forum: Touring
08-08-16, 05:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,711
Posted By Bike Life

I went and looked at that bike last week, I...

I went and looked at that bike last week, I think it's a 52 because I ride a 54 and it was a little small. It was in pretty rough shape but the frame was still in good solid although it could use a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-06-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 46,461
Posted By Bike Life

12.5 but if I ride all paved roads it goes up to...

12.5 but if I ride all paved roads it goes up to maybe 14
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-02-16, 06:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,552
Posted By Bike Life

Schwalbe Marathon 700x32. Nicest tires I've ever...

Schwalbe Marathon 700x32. Nicest tires I've ever used.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-29-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,861
Posted By Bike Life

When I ride I always try to push myself but I'm...

When I ride I always try to push myself but I'm not training for the TDF. I really don't ride all that fast but want to stay in shape and I do it on my bike. I still enjoy what I'm doing and looking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-16, 07:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,861
Posted By Bike Life

Sometimes I will look back to see when the last...

Sometimes I will look back to see when the last time I rode a century ride was or what route I took to get from Point A to B and compare the new route I have found. A lot of my local routes get...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-16, 02:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,861
Posted By Bike Life

No bike computer:foo: you mean you never once...

No bike computer:foo: you mean you never once wondered how fast you were going when you tore down the back side of old ball buster hill? I have one 20 mile training loop I've been trying to get...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-16, 03:14 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,861
Posted By Bike Life

I don't have GPS on my CATEYE but wouldn't want...

I don't have GPS on my CATEYE but wouldn't want to ride without a computer. I log every ride in a note book and have for 20+ years
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-16, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 982,997
Posted By Bike Life

These are my everyday pedals and I love them on...

These are my everyday pedals and I love them on my hybrid
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-25-16, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 885
Posted By Bike Life

That's still my everyday driver! ...

That's still my everyday driver!
http://i1106.photobucket.com/albums/h372/rocker853/Bikes/IMG_3388.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-16, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By Bike Life

Man you're right in my wheel house. That's the...

Man you're right in my wheel house. That's the very thing I want to do but have had trouble figuring out what road bikes have a relaxed geometry. How were you able to find that info? I would also...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By Bike Life

Went and looked at it and it seem OK. Now the guy...

Went and looked at it and it seem OK. Now the guy started waffeling on the price so I just walked. Now I keep looking
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-16, 03:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By Bike Life

Ohhh Thanks for that bit of advice RoadGuy

Ohhh Thanks for that bit of advice RoadGuy
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 05:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,821
Posted By Bike Life

How does your LBS make money?

How does your LBS make money?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-16, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,031
Posted By Bike Life

Trek 1200 SL Triple...Good Bike?

I haven't had a road bike for about 10 years and I'm thinking of buying a cheap one from craig's list to see if I want to get back into it. I like triple chain rings cuz that's what I always had. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,686
Posted By Bike Life

^ Bent tube Haro, nice hybrid. How many miles on...

^ Bent tube Haro, nice hybrid. How many miles on it? What's the fork on it, can't tell the brand. Do you have a rack on it?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-16, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,861
Posted By Bike Life

It seem to me a lot of the bikes I see here are...

It seem to me a lot of the bikes I see here are flat bar road bikes not really hybrids.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-16, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,159
Posted By Bike Life

When you say performance do you mean go fast or...

When you say performance do you mean go fast or hold up going down rough dirt roads and through pot holes? If it's the later you want some strong 32 or 36 spoke rims. All my hybrids have 36 spoke...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-18-16, 03:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,562
Posted By Bike Life

Same with my dealer 2016 are almost gone. whey to...

Same with my dealer 2016 are almost gone. whey to jump on that 17
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-17-16, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,524
Posted By Bike Life

Hey thanks for the Trek chart, never seen that...

Hey thanks for the Trek chart, never seen that before. Looks like my 950 MTB is a 89, thought it was a little older..
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