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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-28-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,758
Posted By yo vanilla

Thanks! The color is actually so close to my car...

Thanks! The color is actually so close to my car that I can use my car's touch up paint on the bike :D
I do like the tires a lot!
Forum: Commuting
09-28-20, 11:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 21,890
Posted By yo vanilla

42, 12 mile round trip. Only once or twice a week...

42, 12 mile round trip. Only once or twice a week at the most... (pre-pandemic anyway) it would depend on weather and if I played soccer that day or not, which could have been 3-4 times/week. Now...
Forum: Commuting
09-28-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,988
Posted By yo vanilla

Nothing wrong with that! I prefer to be...

Nothing wrong with that! I prefer to be unassuming so mine suits me; it sounds like the OP does as well but we will never know since everyone scared her off long ago!
Forum: Commuting
09-28-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 29,988
Posted By yo vanilla

half the responses in this thread remind me why i...

half the responses in this thread remind me why i gave up on forums a long while back.

some helmets ARE really ugly, or cheap or garish looking. or sit funny on your head (mushroom top) compared...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,991
Posted By yo vanilla

I am 5'7" as well, guestimating by comparing that...

I am 5'7" as well, guestimating by comparing that to my Cannondale Quick specs it could be do-able... But people are build different ways, your legs could be longer / torso shorter or vice-versa....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-20, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,286
Posted By yo vanilla

I could be wrong but I feel like the future is...

I could be wrong but I feel like the future is brighter for disc brakes with rim brakes starting to away (good ones, anyway). Given you've had your current bike for about 15 years and maybe you'll...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-20, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,884,823
Posted By yo vanilla

2014 Cannondale Quick6. Ebay find, updated...

2014 Cannondale Quick6. Ebay find, updated cockpit, pedals, tires, brakes, saddle. Might get new wheels over winter, maybe even drivetrain although I don't want to bust the budget on it.....
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By yo vanilla

Consider future plans for the bike. For instance,...

Consider future plans for the bike. For instance, I've been looking into a new budget-ish wheelset for my 2014 Cannondale Quick6 with v-brakes. I haven't dug in really far but many of the wheelsets...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-25-20, 06:50 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 65,758
Posted By yo vanilla

My '95 Cannondale M200, a Craigslist find from...

My '95 Cannondale M200, a Craigslist find from the original owner which I built up a bit. I love riding this bike, its a riot :D...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-24-20, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,583
Posted By yo vanilla

could also be from contaminated rim surfaces!

could also be from contaminated rim surfaces!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,611
Posted By yo vanilla

I have a set of Bontrager Connection Trail tires...

I have a set of Bontrager Connection Trail tires on a couple bikes at the house, they are good all-arounders although not my favorites. But it I ever need a tire I always find them at my Trek dealer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-20, 06:15 AM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,836
Posted By yo vanilla

I think I'd love to have another 4130 chromoly...

I think I'd love to have another 4130 chromoly frame again!!
Forum: Commuting
09-24-20, 06:11 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 23,338
Posted By yo vanilla

Cruising speed 15-18 Crushing it 20 Average...

Cruising speed 15-18
Crushing it 20
Average around 13-14
I don't have a lot of long straight stretches in my 6 mile commute. A few, but I have a lot of stop and go, waiting for traffic lights,...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-24-20, 06:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,854
Posted By yo vanilla

Ebay. I've not sold but purchased several bikes...

Ebay. I've not sold but purchased several bikes on Ebay in the last couple of years. See if your local bike shop will give you a leftover bike box for shipping, get some zip ties and foam to pack it...
Forum: Introductions
09-23-20, 06:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 965
Posted By yo vanilla

How many bikes is too many bikes? I've got 9 at...

How many bikes is too many bikes? I've got 9 at the house...
Forum: Introductions
09-23-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By yo vanilla

Welcome!

Welcome!
Forum: Introductions
09-23-20, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 302
Posted By yo vanilla

Hello from WI

Hi everyone, I've been getting back into biking over the last few years after some time away (some time being about 20 years). I like building an older bike up vs. buying something new and finished....
Forum: Introductions
09-23-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By yo vanilla

40 years! Never too late to get back into it!

40 years! Never too late to get back into it!
Forum: Introductions
09-23-20, 05:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,002
Posted By yo vanilla

Hello David!

Hello David!
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