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Forum: Recreational & Family
05-13-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,864
Posted By maurycy

Thanks for all replies. I have decided to go...

Thanks for all replies.

I have decided to go with the GT Zum 5.0 bike. I know how to put the bike together plus I will be saving approx. $100 plus tax from the cheapest option I found at LBS....
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-12-08, 09:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,864
Posted By maurycy

Thanks for all the recommendations. So far I was...

Thanks for all the recommendations. So far I was unable to locate any sub $350 hybrids in any of the LBS around me. There was one for $350 (last year's model) but it had 26" wheels and front...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-10-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,864
Posted By maurycy

Thanks again for all the help. I will look at...

Thanks again for all the help. I will look at local LBS for the bike and if I can't find anything decent I will probably take a ride to Phila to Performance Bike store.
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-09-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,864
Posted By maurycy

After I checked the Jamis web site, the bike that...

After I checked the Jamis web site, the bike that my LBS had was Jamis Coda. It's MSRP on Jamis site is $475 so I guess I picked a wrong LBS if they are selling over MSRP (unless there is something...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-09-08, 08:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,864
Posted By maurycy

Is there something in the middle between LBS and Walmart?

I am looking for a hybrid bike. I need something from lower shelf. Nothing fancy as I already have road bike. I need it for short weekend trips with my kid in the back seat (you know, fatter tires,...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-08-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By maurycy

I have thought of that but for some reason I...

I have thought of that but for some reason I prefer the higher positioned flat handlebars than the dropped road ones if I have to do recreational driving. I guess once you drop below certain speed...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-07-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By maurycy

Need recommendation for hybrid bike (switching from road bike)

Hi,

I have Motobecane Mirage Sport bike (you can see details here (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/miragesport.htm)). It is very basic road bike that I have purchased two years ago....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-05, 06:42 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,845
Posted By maurycy

Brian: I am in Leonia (by GWB). I really like...

Brian: I am in Leonia (by GWB). I really like this bike. It is pleasure to ride expecially after I made switch from heavy MTB.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-05, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,845
Posted By maurycy

Here is my brand new Motobecane Mirage Sport. I...

Here is my brand new Motobecane Mirage Sport. I know it is not Trek or Litespeed but that's all I could afford.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-05, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By maurycy

Hi, I do not think there are any road biking...

Hi,

I do not think there are any road biking specific parks here in NJ. There is Saddle River Park that stretches 8-10 miles thru 4 towns but it is plain flat recreational riding only. I haven't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-05, 09:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,299
Posted By maurycy

I have ordered a Motobecane Mirage and got an...

I have ordered a Motobecane Mirage and got an e-mail few days later, that due to an inventory error, they do not have my size in stock anymore. They offered to ship me a higher model (Mirage Sport)...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 07:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,906
Posted By maurycy

Ordered Motobecane Mirage ($325 shipped) from...

Ordered Motobecane Mirage ($325 shipped) from bikesdirect. They did not have my size in stock so they upgraded me to a higher Motobecane Mirage Sport ($395 shipped) for free. And I did not pay the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-05, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 424
Posted By maurycy

You can try posting your question to the "bicycle...

You can try posting your question to the "bicycle mechanics" forum. You might get more replies.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By maurycy

psuaero: What software did you used to do this...

psuaero: What software did you used to do this map and chart?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-05, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 646
Posted By maurycy

I have the 1200 and I like it. Currently it is...

I have the 1200 and I like it. Currently it is mounted on my MTB but will go soon onto my new road bike. The computer is pretty nice with big display, a lot of options and good price. I have it for 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-05, 06:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,798
Posted By maurycy

Yesterday gas price was $2.99 and today is $3.19...

Yesterday gas price was $2.99 and today is $3.19 here in Linden, NJ.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By maurycy

Check ebay to see how much you can get for the...

Check ebay to see how much you can get for the parts. Be prepared though that you will have to ship a lot of packages if you take the bike apart. I did charge buyer for the shipping and handling but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 07:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 845
Posted By maurycy

I just sold parts from my $25 garage sale bike...

I just sold parts from my $25 garage sale bike for total of $40. And it was only three small parts, not the whole bike. So selling parts will get you more money. You just have to ask yourself if the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By maurycy

I was able to use it in Firefox.

I was able to use it in Firefox.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 11:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,944
Posted By maurycy

I have used iPod while riding but it was mostly...

I have used iPod while riding but it was mostly on a roads where you see one car every 15 minutes. When going along a route with more traffic I would skip the iPod.

Alex
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By maurycy

I took a new bike once on a plane to Poland with...

I took a new bike once on a plane to Poland with mid-landing in Italy. It was a mountain bike in a box straight from the store. Pedals and front wheel were removed. I have not added any padding to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By maurycy

I asked similar question last week. I have...

I asked similar question last week. I have decided with forum help to purchase the cheapest new bike (bikesdirect Motobecane Mirage for $325 delivered, no tax). I haven't received it yet so I cannot...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By maurycy

BeeTL: I need 60-62cm frame but Dawes comes only...

BeeTL: I need 60-62cm frame but Dawes comes only with 56 or 58cm.

LordOpie: The Mercier listed on Ebay has alu frame. Where did see steel specs?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 580
Posted By maurycy

There is fairly big bike shop in Ridgewood. I...

There is fairly big bike shop in Ridgewood. I have not purchased from them, just talked to one of the sales people. They claimed to be the first dealer in NJ to sell Fuji bikes. They had some Trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 09:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By maurycy

sydney: You are right. I looked the specs on...

sydney: You are right. I looked the specs on bikesdirect web site and they have the Mercier listed with CroMo frame.

Here is the link to bikesdirect bike:
Mercier on bikesdirect...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 867
Posted By maurycy

Help me decide between two cheap bikes.

Hi,

I am done trying to restore my old Fuji bike (frame is hosed) and I had also no luck on Craigslist (way overpriced). So I decided to buy a new bike. I do not have a lot of money. My budget was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-05, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By maurycy

sydney: There are only kids bikes at our local...

sydney: There are only kids bikes at our local thrift store. Plus with gasoline price close to $3/gal here in NJ, a month worth of garage sale shopping would cost me more than $25. I figured that I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-05, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By maurycy

richart: I went today to a LBS and ask about the...

richart: I went today to a LBS and ask about the seatpost you mentioned. The guy said that they do not make them anymore.

Daveag: There is no place to put clamp. The top of the tube is not tall...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-05, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 535
Posted By maurycy

Broken seatbinder. Is there way to fix it?

Hi,

I have recently bought an used Fuji Del Rey road bike. LBS said that the condition is very good for such an old bike (circa 1984). It only needs new pedals and handlebar tape.

There is one...
Forum: Introductions
08-11-05, 07:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 241
Posted By maurycy

New member from NJ

Hi,

My name is Alex and I live in northern NJ. I have joined this forum because I have developed interest in road biking. Actually I used to bike a lot about 19 years ago and now after such a long...
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