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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Which is in my eyes a good thing, since a lot of...

Which is in my eyes a good thing, since a lot of the commented here have insight and suggestions I wouldn't have thought of, or neglect to mention. So far it's been a pretty dependable bike for my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-21, 04:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Using this method as well as asking on the...

Using this method as well as asking on the official huffy page. it is a 1-1/8th inch headset. Which to me is great news both from a serviceability standpoint (going by the parts listing on huffy's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-24-21, 07:04 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,596
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Dude, I ride a freaking huffy parkview. I have no...

Dude, I ride a freaking huffy parkview. I have no room to throw stones without destroying the glass house around me.

You know you're in a bind and are trying to aim for better rather than :this is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,523
Posted By BlindGuyRides

So far I want to say a couple miles. Hope to get...

So far I want to say a couple miles. Hope to get at least five in, but it's all bumpy rutted field. I can already hear the laughter from the peanut gallery, but this is an improvement over where I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 11:07 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,664
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Ok now that is full stop. Awesome. I both...

Ok now that is full stop. Awesome.

I both want an e-bike, and at the same time the whole point of me cycling is to work on cardio and and a motor to 'help' seems like that defeats the point.

...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-23-21, 10:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Didn't use a pedal wench, used a standard 15mm...

Didn't use a pedal wench, used a standard 15mm open face.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Uuugh first time I've been on these boards in...

Uuugh first time I've been on these boards in over a month. I feel dumb.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-21, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By BlindGuyRides

New Parts Installation: Good, Bad, Ugly?

Good? Bad? Doesn't !after. What have you replaced lately and why?

I replaced the crankset on my huffy parkside for an 'action' crankset (slotted onto the existing square taper bracket,) and a 32t...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 11:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Last my eyes were checked 20/500 without...

Last my eyes were checked 20/500 without correction, 20/300 with, and it's been a few years since then. I have never been able to drive and my eyesight is getting worse due to age. e-books are a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 04:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Your post has a lot of good insightful...

Your post has a lot of good insightful information, and so far everything conforms to that general 15 mm assumption (though given a 16 'sorta' worked I suspect a very loose tolernace or not all that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-22-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

That is the current plan. Just documenting so...

That is the current plan. Just documenting so anyone else can follow.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,620
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Fair enough, but the poitn still stands. From the...

Fair enough, but the poitn still stands. From the perspective of someone who knows nothing and went ot walmart because 'eh ****it this costs less, ther'es lots of youtube videos saying how these...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 09:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Pretty much every walmart bike, Mine, my...

Pretty much every walmart bike, Mine, my brother's trash bike, the kid we babysit, etc... All use metric sockets and allan.

This is not me going 'ok what is my bike compatible with.' This is me...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 09:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,620
Posted By BlindGuyRides

False equivilancy: Often times schools will...

False equivilancy:

Often times schools will give drivers ed courses. First car is gonna be a bit of a hassle but cross the licensing off straight away.

Roads are already covered and i nfact...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-21-20, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Actually have access to a bunch of metric sockets...

Actually have access to a bunch of metric sockets and allan wrenches. I'm pretty well just documenting what the bike comes with. Unfortunately the day is pretty hectic. Will update initial post.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Well given I am making this thread because...

Well given I am making this thread because someone from this forum, forget who, made the wise suggestion that since no adequate documentation exists. Make it myself and post in a consice location for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 18,007
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Technically: Mongoose xr something or other from...

Technically: Mongoose xr something or other from 2006. Front gears won't shift, Seat is chewed up, handlebar grips disintegrated, chain skips on any force on the downstroke of pedaling. It is a nasty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,524
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Huffy Men's Parkview 27.5 SE 2020 Specs

Since there is nothing in the google machine I am making this thread to try documenting specifications that are, infuriatingly, not listed. More problematic for me is several of the components appear...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 06:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,620
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Because phones are an ultra-convenience. iphones...

Because phones are an ultra-convenience. iphones made smart phoens a status item to have, a show 'I am well off enough to have this thing' yet it is also a utility that can go anywhere and provide a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 06:00 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,620
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Often not possible, but that is a good way of...

Often not possible, but that is a good way of framing the issue since health and public good can get brushed aside by 'ooo the health nuts want MY tax dollars to pay for THEIR hobby!' sorts of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,620
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Could be a need to support emergancy vehicles....

Could be a need to support emergancy vehicles. Could be regulations on drainage. Building a road that won't wash out is a fairly involved affair involving several layers that have at least some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 02:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,299
Posted By BlindGuyRides

As a forewarning: I am writing this in notepad,...

As a forewarning: I am writing this in notepad, because either user error, or spagetti code makes the multi-quote system here act kinda wonky, so simpler for me to copy/paste. Apologies in advance.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,620
Posted By BlindGuyRides

As others have noted: Bike shops have been...

As others have noted:

Bike shops have been closing (the one nearest to me (maybe a twenty minute drive) shuttered this year, which bothers me because i had a shop but no bike. Now i have a bike...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 09:36 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,597
Posted By BlindGuyRides

I remember the flight sim in excel.

I remember the flight sim in excel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,523
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Unsure on mileage, but half hour in shoe high...

Unsure on mileage, but half hour in shoe high grass in thirtiesh degree weather.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,299
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Help me figure out what to do with and what can be done to this Big Box bike

Fresh thread.

Bike: Huffy Parkside Men's 27.5
Note: Personally I see no useful specifications here. I'd GUESS the rear freewheel is 14 to 28 tooth, but that's just a guess based off of other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Good general plan. I had hoped to find any 'OK...

Good general plan. I had hoped to find any 'OK what could I do with replacing 'now' to better fit where I am riding' but this at least is trying to be helpful.



I'd been nosing around to try...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-17-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Ok. I will address you lot in turn. However given...

Ok. I will address you lot in turn. However given the negativity? I have to question why I bothered coming.



and it annoys me that the low end is still on quill. One would think stream!lining...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,523
Posted By BlindGuyRides

I'd say it counts. Glad you were able to get a...

I'd say it counts. Glad you were able to get a ride in even though it was virtual.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-14-20, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By BlindGuyRides

It's mostly 'how can I make what I have better'...

It's mostly 'how can I make what I have better' really. Worst I could see as 'needed' is a different set of tires and a different set of grips. All the rest is just me indulging in a bit of 'well my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-20, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6,106
Views: 555,523
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Probably about one mile. Just got the tires up...

Probably about one mile. Just got the tires up and going,and I had other stuff to do so mostly 'make sure it shifts and rolls good.

Still nice.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-20, 10:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,905
Posted By BlindGuyRides

Mostly that in spite of my poor vision I seem to...

Mostly that in spite of my poor vision I seem to navgate the local area reasonably well and the bike I have is working.

Also realizing I was having such a hard time going uphill because I was in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-13-20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,520
Posted By BlindGuyRides

New Bike Day: Huffy Parkview

I know, big box bike'. Hardtail, quill stem, all steel frame (even using that as an advertised plus.) For me though? First bike I have owned in twenty years. Got it because I have noticed while I...
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