Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: jcrouse
Showing results 1 to 50 of 173
Search took 0.11 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,446
Posted By jcrouse

I had knee surgery in October of 2008 and I was...

I had knee surgery in October of 2008 and I was doing PT until this time last year. There were some complications and I lost all flexibility in my knee. I couldn't bend it or straighten it. Like...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 17,246
Posted By jcrouse

I've visited the racing forum on and off for a...

I've visited the racing forum on and off for a few years. I've toyed with the idea of trying my hand at racing. But, after checking out this forum, I'm pretty turned off with the idea. So many...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 432
Views: 17,246
Posted By jcrouse

Yeah, I agree with the doc. There is nothing...

Yeah, I agree with the doc. There is nothing that ticks me off more than people asking questions on an internet forum.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 30,885
Posted By jcrouse

Ouch...

Ouch...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 30,885
Posted By jcrouse

Thanks so much for dropping in and taking the...

Thanks so much for dropping in and taking the time to answer questions. I can only hope that when I've posted nearly 10,000 times on this site that, just like you, I'll be able to find it in myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,853
Posted By jcrouse

Why do you bother replying? You act as if this...

Why do you bother replying? You act as if this forum is such a pain in your butt but you've been coming here for years now. Dumb.
Forum: Touring
11-20-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,760
Posted By jcrouse

Much of the Western U.S. is public land; National...

Much of the Western U.S. is public land; National Park Service, Forest Service, or Bureau of Land Management (BLM). As noted above, you can legally camp anywhere on Forest Service land unless it is...
Forum: Touring
11-09-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 368,488
Posted By jcrouse

1997 Cannondale F300 on a trip to the Grand...

1997 Cannondale F300 on a trip to the Grand Canyon.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/IMG_1658.jpg


Here it is on a weekend ride a few weeks back....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9,086
Views: 3,158,452
Posted By jcrouse

Thanks! I saw one just like yours two days ago...

Thanks! I saw one just like yours two days ago in a bike rack here on the college campus where I work. I'm always looking for the neat old bikes amoungst the Magnas and Roadmasters. My Fuji hung...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-06-09, 08:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By jcrouse

Thanks for the advice. I kind of figured it...

Thanks for the advice. I kind of figured it wouldn't be worth the cost/trouble to have this repaired. It is a shame this happened because both crank arms and chainwheels are in really nice shape...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By jcrouse

Stripped crank

The drive side Sugino GT crank arm on my '84 Fuji Sundance has stripped pedal threads. I recently got the bike and while cleaning and lubing it, noticed that the threads looked a little buggered up....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-09, 01:45 PM
Replies: 21,816
Views: 3,147,560
Posted By jcrouse

I decided to ride the nearby Wupatki National...

I decided to ride the nearby Wupatki National Monument/Sunset Crater National Monument loop. The entire ride turned out to be 52 miles. That didn't seem like too much, especially since the first...
Forum: Touring
10-26-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By jcrouse

The other posters are correct in their advice...

The other posters are correct in their advice about getting to the North Rim. I didn't mention it because of the good chance of snow there. Also, the North Rim developed area, because of the snow,...
Forum: Touring
10-26-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By jcrouse

I'm not familiar with the best route from LA to...

I'm not familiar with the best route from LA to Arizona. I do know there are a lot of very lightly traveled two-lane highways in that part of CA but I wouldn't be surprised if you might have to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 9,086
Views: 3,158,452
Posted By jcrouse

I was given this 1984 Fuji Sundance a few weeks...

I was given this 1984 Fuji Sundance a few weeks back. Based on the catalogs on the Classic Fuji site, it appears to be the very first year that they put out a mtn. bike. This was all original when...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-09, 11:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,785
Posted By jcrouse

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/IMG_...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/IMG_1658.jpg

This 1997 F300 Cannondale is a bit newer than what you asked about but it works great for touring. I replaced the blown out suspension...
Forum: Touring
10-16-09, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4,832
Views: 2,633,815
Posted By jcrouse

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/IMG_...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/IMG_1658.jpg


1997 Cannondale F300 at Red Mountain Arizona between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-09, 09:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,748
Posted By jcrouse

Wow, sorry if you feel like I stepped on your...

Wow, sorry if you feel like I stepped on your toes. You are correct, frozen knee is subjective. I think I had it because I was told by my surgeon and therapist that I did. I only had a couple of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,748
Posted By jcrouse

I just finished 4.5 months of PT for my left knee...

I just finished 4.5 months of PT for my left knee after meniscus repair and removal. I had severe swelling post surgery, my knee "froze" and I was on crutches for 2 months. My PT consisted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,796,223
Posted By jcrouse

I'm trying to locate a rigid 1" fork with a 240mm...

I'm trying to locate a rigid 1" fork with a 240mm or so steerer for an old Schwinn High Sierra mt. bike. The bike has 26" wheels. I bought the bike and used its fork for another project but would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-09, 01:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By jcrouse

Thanks for the replies. I'll go ahead and...

Thanks for the replies. I'll go ahead and measure it when I'm able and post the info so maybe it will be helpful to somebody else in the future. I noticed the lack of crown race diameter info. on a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By jcrouse

I'm unfortunately not able to measure the crown...

I'm unfortunately not able to measure the crown race at this time so hopefully someone has some experience with this. As far as my second question, I was just curious. I just thought it would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-09, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By jcrouse

Headset question

I need to replace the original headset on my 1984 Raleigh Super Course. There are a number of nices ones on the market but I've seen some with the option of a 26.4 or 27.0 mm crown race diameter. ...
Forum: Touring
03-30-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,078
Posted By jcrouse

With a few exceptions, you're allowed to camp...

With a few exceptions, you're allowed to camp anywhere on Forest Service or BLM land for free. Campgrounds will cost you but just throwing down a sleeping bag somewhere is free so, in many places...
Forum: Touring
03-29-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,284
Posted By jcrouse

A quick Google search shows that March in...

A quick Google search shows that March in Flagstaff is indeed the winter month with the most precip. This March has been abnormally dry but March is usually a very snowy month. I've lived here...
Forum: Touring
03-28-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By jcrouse

Woody Mt. Campground is on West Highway 66, not...

Woody Mt. Campground is on West Highway 66, not E. Butler. I just didn't want you to end up on the opposite side of town from the campground! As was already mentioned, Flagstaff is surrounded by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 519
Views: 93,563
Posted By jcrouse

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/DSC0...

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q235/jec27/DSC00167.jpg

1985 Raleigh Super Course
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-08, 12:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,200
Posted By jcrouse

I had meniscus repair on my left knee on...

I had meniscus repair on my left knee on September 23 and I'm just now able to fully extend my leg. I can bend it roughly 120 degrees. The PT has helped immensely but has, at times, been pretty...
Forum: Touring
10-21-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,051
Posted By jcrouse

I live in Flagstaff but have never ridden to Phx....

I live in Flagstaff but have never ridden to Phx. The quickest route, by car anyway, is down Interstate 17 but that wouldn't be too pleasant on a bike. I'd consider heading down Lake Mary Road...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 942
Posted By jcrouse

I had hernia sugery a little over a year ago and...

I had hernia sugery a little over a year ago and I'll still get some discomfort if I do too much lifting even with items that aren't terribly heavy. I was off the bike for nearly two months and I...
Forum: Southwest
08-03-08, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By jcrouse

Was Coconino Cycles the place on South San...

Was Coconino Cycles the place on South San Francisco? They've been closed for a number of years now. It is still strange not having a bike shop in that building because one had been there for many...
Forum: Southwest
06-21-08, 11:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By jcrouse

The most popular road biking route in the area,...

The most popular road biking route in the area, down past Lake Mary and around Mormon Lake, has very little traffic. You'll only see a handful of cars on a weekday ride and even on the weekends it...
Forum: Southwest
06-13-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 977
Posted By jcrouse

I commute each day to NAU on an old Centurian 12...

I commute each day to NAU on an old Centurian 12 spd. It is very easy to get around town on a bike for most of the year but I'd consider adding some aggresive tread 1.25 or so tires if you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-08, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 95,299
Posted By jcrouse

I took advantage of the warm weather and a break...

I took advantage of the warm weather and a break in the wind to ride up to the local ski area. The climb is only 6.5 miles but is quite steep. It starts at around 7000' and ends up at around 9500'....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-08, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 95,299
Posted By jcrouse

I took a nice 36 mile ride this past Tuesday. ...

I took a nice 36 mile ride this past Tuesday. The wind had finally died down a bit and it was much too beautiful to sit behind my pc at work. I debated on doing an additional 15 miles but I...
Forum: Touring
04-22-08, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 525
Posted By jcrouse

Anyone have a fork?

I'm converting a 1997 Cannondale F300 mountain bike into a tourer. It originally came with a suspension fork but it is shot and I'd much rather have a rigid fork anyway. I need one with a 1"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,431
Views: 183,721
Posted By jcrouse

Want: Rigid mountain bike fork with 9.5" (241...

Want: Rigid mountain bike fork with 9.5" (241 mm) steerer tube.

Have: Rigid mountain bike fork with 8.5" steerer tube. Assorted FDs, downtube shifters, nothing really fancy.... Also have the...
Forum: Southwest
04-18-08, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,121
Posted By jcrouse

I live in Flagstaff and get out on my road bike...

I live in Flagstaff and get out on my road bike every day the weather allows. Late spring, summer, and fall are incredible times to ride here. It is often nice enough in December to ride. Even...
Forum: Southwest
03-26-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,213
Posted By jcrouse

Sandlizrd is correct in that the hill east out of...

Sandlizrd is correct in that the hill east out of Camp Verde is quite steep and that the highway going up to Clints Well is pretty narrow. There isn't much of a shoulder on it but, if ridden during...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4,669
Views: 531,307
Posted By jcrouse

My youngest son found this Centurion Sport Dlx in...

My youngest son found this Centurion Sport Dlx in a pile of curbside trash here in the neighborhood. The city, once a month, offers free large item pick-up so at the end of each month there are all...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,886
Posted By jcrouse

What is the point of a comment like that? Do you...

What is the point of a comment like that? Do you actually think all Americans aren't strong on geography?I'm guessing the level of geographic knowledge of Canadians and Americans probably isn't much...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-08, 12:52 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,886
Posted By jcrouse

It is in the low 30s and there is 15 or so inches...

It is in the low 30s and there is 15 or so inches of snow on the ground here in N. Arizona. I've lived here many years but I still can't get too excited about riding when there is snow/ice on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,719
Posted By jcrouse

I was hoping for around 2500-3000 but two months...

I was hoping for around 2500-3000 but two months off the bike for hernia surgery and long work hours over the summer kept me to just shy of 1900 miles.
Forum: Southwest
12-20-07, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By jcrouse

Cyclist fatality in Kingman Arizona

The sister of a friend of mine was killed on her bicycle after being struck behind by a car. She was struck on Wednesday of last week and died this past Sunday. As of yesterday afternoon the person...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-07, 12:22 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,734
Posted By jcrouse

I spent a few years in the Army after high school...

I spent a few years in the Army after high school so I was ready for college and a change. I got my B.S. in Geography in three years. I put in plenty of hours studying and working part-time jobs...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,407
Posted By jcrouse

I'm also in AZ but there is about 1' of snow on...

I'm also in AZ but there is about 1' of snow on the ground where I am. We had unusually warm days just a couple weeks ago (high 40s-mid 50s) and I was using an 'Under Armor' type of shirt that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-07, 01:45 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 70,168
Posted By jcrouse

Here is my son's Sportour, I believe it is a...

Here is my son's Sportour, I believe it is a 1985. I found it at a local Goodwill. It is in beautiful shape and even had the original tires on it. The quality of it is very impressive.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,524
Posted By jcrouse

I saw this bike on the Phoenix Craigslist...

I saw this bike on the Phoenix Craigslist yesterday. It sure is nice looking!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-07, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 95,299
Posted By jcrouse

No, I didn't see any elk on the ride. They seem...

No, I didn't see any elk on the ride. They seem to disappear once hunting season starts!



Did you happen to eat at Mormon Lake Lodge? The steaks are excellent. There was a little water, in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-07, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1,280
Views: 95,299
Posted By jcrouse

I did 23 miles this past Sunday. I ended up at...

I did 23 miles this past Sunday. I ended up at the overlook on the east side of Mormon Lake, south of Flagstaff AZ. The weather this time of year is typically much colder and the area would usually...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 173
 
Page 1 of 4
1
2
3
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.