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Forum: Introductions
12-22-11, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By Nimmy

Would that be Eugene, Oregon? If so, me too! ...

Would that be Eugene, Oregon? If so, me too!

Welcome to the forums either way!
Forum: Commuting
10-19-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,915
Posted By Nimmy

Happy Portland owner checking in, have an '08...

Happy Portland owner checking in, have an '08 which came with the 105 components. Haven't had any component failures whatsoever so far, and the wheels were great with regular grocery loads until I...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,709
Posted By Nimmy

Getting my Portland ready for the winter: ...

Getting my Portland ready for the winter:
http://i35.tinypic.com/2ylmj5z.jpg

New chain, new cabling, new paint job, everything has been re-packed with fresh grease, and hopefully new seat (this...
Forum: Touring
10-11-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By Nimmy

http://i33.tinypic.com/28cn50i.jpg

http://i33.tinypic.com/28cn50i.jpg
Forum: Touring
10-10-09, 03:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By Nimmy

The carbon fork does not have a front rack...

The carbon fork does not have a front rack dropout, and the wheels are ones I had built up. Mavic A719 rims on a Shimano XT disc front hub and Velocity disc hub in the back. I wasn't a fan of the...
Forum: Touring
10-10-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,506
Posted By Nimmy

Would the Trek Portland work for a long tour?

So I've been considering doing a long tour next summer (pacific coast? Maybe longer), and I've currently got an '08 Trek Portland; would this bike work out ? It fits me well, and I've done some...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-09, 12:32 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,709
Posted By Nimmy

http://kalleboo.mirror.waffleimages.com/files/d4/d...

http://kalleboo.mirror.waffleimages.com/files/d4/d464dda8b8f43d412397a8badb75715c0ddc37df.jpg

This has been my commuter for the last month due to weird work things that don't let me watch my bike...
Forum: BMX
04-19-09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

I got the TRL3, it's a lot of fun. I haven't been...

I got the TRL3, it's a lot of fun. I haven't been this sore in a while though (good sore, i'm just out of shape).

http://i42.tinypic.com/25g58vq.jpg
Forum: Living Car Free
04-17-09, 12:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,230
Posted By Nimmy

I've got the Sony Digital Reader and for me, the...

I've got the Sony Digital Reader and for me, the only real downside of digital books is that I can't loan them to friends to read. Other than that, I like the fact that I can carry several books with...
Forum: Living Car Free
04-16-09, 08:42 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 458,094
Posted By Nimmy

I've been working on simplifying my life over the...

I've been working on simplifying my life over the last year, and so far:
In the last year, i've sold off my entire DVD collection, video games, TV/stand/dvd player. And my car.

Next up are my...
Forum: BMX
04-16-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

I'll probably going to be going with the TRL3 if...

I'll probably going to be going with the TRL3 if it's still available at the shop on Monday/Tuesday. :) I'm excited.
Forum: BMX
04-14-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

I haven't touched a BMX in about 8 years so I...

I haven't touched a BMX in about 8 years so I have no clue how long of a TT I need. They both felt pretty good to me, and to my great delight (as well as surprise), I could still bunny hop. :)

I...
Forum: BMX
04-14-09, 04:06 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

Okay, so my choices have changed since I found...

Okay, so my choices have changed since I found out that there's a local shop carrying BMX's. I went over there today and the two I liked most were:
Fit TRL3...
Forum: BMX
04-10-09, 10:41 PM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

What's the minimum i'd be looking to be paying if...

What's the minimum i'd be looking to be paying if I were to build one up instead of buying a complete? I love putting things together from scratch. :) $700-800? Or more?

Also, I never figured out...
Forum: BMX
04-10-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

Know any other completes that would be worth...

Know any other completes that would be worth checking out?

Also, how is Danscomp as far as getting your order out of the door? Pretty quick, or can it take a week or three sometimes?
Forum: BMX
04-10-09, 01:24 AM
Replies: 618
Views: 155,553
Posted By Nimmy

So I'm looking to get a new bike, but not sure...

So I'm looking to get a new bike, but not sure what would suit my needs. My last BMX was something like a '99 GT Bump, which was stolen by '01, and I haven't touched one since. I primarily plan to...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-04-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,964
Posted By Nimmy

I've been car light for the last 6 months, but...

I've been car light for the last 6 months, but now am officially car free again. :) Sold my car just yesterday.
Forum: Commuting
07-13-08, 10:12 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,709
Posted By Nimmy

Here's my daily commuter: ...

Here's my daily commuter:
http://i37.tinypic.com/o8ussg.jpg
It's a lot of fun to ride, so far. I've had it for a couple of weeks and have already put about 100 miles on it, and I have to say that...
Forum: Living Car Free
07-07-08, 12:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 659
Posted By Nimmy

For some people, those big trucks/suv's are...

For some people, those big trucks/suv's are necessary. But only some.
Congrats on the 3 months though.
Forum: Living Car Free
06-28-08, 03:20 PM
Replies: 793
Views: 272,964
Posted By Nimmy

I've been car free/car light all of my life(22...

I've been car free/car light all of my life(22 years). I got a car a few months ago because I thought I'd be using it for stuff that is a necessity. Instead i've gotten kind of lazy and find myself...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By Nimmy

Oh boy, 7 whole dollars? That's more than I ever...

Oh boy, 7 whole dollars? That's more than I ever hoped for.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 333
Posted By Nimmy

How much to sell my bike for?

So i'm considering selling my Fisher. Just about the only things on it that are stock anymore are the stem/bars and saddle/seat post.

The model is an '07 Gary Fisher Tassajara, components list...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-13-08, 07:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

Local shop. It was new in the sense that it was...

Local shop. It was new in the sense that it was never ridden. But the steer tube was already cut so they were having a hard time selling it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

No that's what the tats are for.

No that's what the tats are for.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

I'm in the middle of packing to move on thursday....

I'm in the middle of packing to move on thursday. Throwing out old books I don't plan on taking with me.



Currently hooked up to that TV: Super NES, Sega Genesis and NES. Oldschool for life.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-08, 09:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

http://i29.tinypic.com/v2s7bb.jpg I ended up...

http://i29.tinypic.com/v2s7bb.jpg

I ended up getting a '06 Fox TALAS XCR or whatever. Paid $400 with a Chris King headset included, both were new.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

http://cgi.ebay.com/08-ROCK-SHOX-REBA-RACE-AIR-100...

http://cgi.ebay.com/08-ROCK-SHOX-REBA-RACE-AIR-100-W-PUMP-DISC-NIB-NEW_W0QQitemZ230247844728QQihZ013QQcategoryZ36135QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Like that one?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

Do you know where I can get a Reba in the price...

Do you know where I can get a Reba in the price range I said?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 810
Posted By Nimmy

Need a new fork, recommendations?

Mine's pretty much broken. So now i'm in search for a new fork. I'd like to know as many options as I have from the $300 to the $450 range. I've got an '06 Gary Fisher Tass and do mostly light XC...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-08, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3,459
Views: 444,340
Posted By Nimmy

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/thenimmy/bik...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/thenimmy/bike.jpg
My '06 Gary Fisher Tassajara

Upgrades so far:

Mavic Crossride wheels with Bontrager Jones RC-X tires
Avid BB7 brakes
Shimano LX...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,522
Posted By Nimmy

Cables and housing are fine, I replaced them a...

Cables and housing are fine, I replaced them a few months ago months ago, so I could still use some suggestions on the Derailleurs.


Rydaddy: Where'd you pick up the wheels? And which model of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-08, 10:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,522
Posted By Nimmy

Shocks aren't the best, grips suck,could use some...

Shocks aren't the best, grips suck,could use some new tires, derailleurs don't aways shift great even after a lot of adjusting. I've laid the bike down on the rear derailleur a couple of times.

I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-03-08, 07:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,522
Posted By Nimmy

Help me upgrade my '06 Gary Fisher Tass

So i've decided to drop some money (yay taxes coming back finally) on my '06 Tass. Everything is bone stock (including the tires), except for the brakes which I upgraded to Avid BB7 disc brakes.

...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-05, 05:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,505
Posted By Nimmy

My guess would be a few bungee cords. I've seen...

My guess would be a few bungee cords. I've seen it done before, and it works great.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-05, 12:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 758
Posted By Nimmy

There's always the "Wrap electrical tape around...

There's always the "Wrap electrical tape around your bars until they're thick enough for you to get the clamp on" option. I've got it on my current bike (Kona Dew Deluxe and a Niterider Roadrat)
Forum: Commuting
08-28-05, 11:56 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,371
Posted By Nimmy

Get an ipod (or something similar) and a...

Get an ipod (or something similar) and a subscription to Audible. You can listen to a book and ride at the same time, and it doesn't drown out your hearing like music does, so you actually know if...
Forum: Commuting
08-28-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,371
Posted By Nimmy

My primary reason for commuting is cost. A...

My primary reason for commuting is cost.

A car costs a lot of money. Insurance costs a lot of money. Gas costs a lot of money.

In one year, my friend pays more for gas and insurance than i've...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-05, 11:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 955
Posted By Nimmy

New headlight suggestions?

I'm in the market for a headlight, but can't spend a whole lot. My budget is around $130, but i'd prefer to spend a whole lot less than that, if at all possible.

I'd prefer to get a LED light,...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-05, 05:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By Nimmy

So I spent just about the entire day on my bike. ...

So I spent just about the entire day on my bike.

First I took my bike to the shop that I purchased it at, because I was feeling some movement in the crank (not the arms, but the center). The shop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-05, 06:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 12,370
Posted By Nimmy

Circumference of a 700x37c tire?

I just got my new bike (Kona Dew Deluxe) and it's got 700x37c tires on it. As I lack an accurate measuring device, I can't find out for myself. Anyone have a computer that's had to get this tire...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-14-05, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 918
Posted By Nimmy

Along with that, some good advice from a friend...

Along with that, some good advice from a friend of mine: Hot glue a bb in the alan wrench slot. The only way the'yll be getting your seat post is with at least 10 minutes of digging.

I've had two...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-05, 06:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,854
Posted By Nimmy

That's a bit more of a drive from Cour D'Alene...

That's a bit more of a drive from Cour D'Alene than Eugene, Oregon is, though. So I doubt she'll find out any time soon. 8-)
Forum: Commuting
08-13-05, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By Nimmy

I got myself a Kona Dew Deluxe. The frame is...

I got myself a Kona Dew Deluxe. The frame is 58CM. I'd have probably been better off with a 56CM one but this one fits me really well if I keep the seat post pretty low, which is how I prefer to have...
Forum: Commuting
08-13-05, 04:10 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,854
Posted By Nimmy

Agreed with Eugene. Bike lanes everywhere, bike...

Agreed with Eugene. Bike lanes everywhere, bike paths, tons of bike shops, and even the car drivers watch out for us more than in other cities. I had a friend come down from Coeur D'alene, Idaho, and...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 09:59 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,526
Posted By Nimmy

I'll be riding my bike every day this winter,...

I'll be riding my bike every day this winter, except on the days when the rain is coming down really bad. Then i'll be taking bus. :)
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 06:38 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,694
Posted By Nimmy

Glad you've decided to get a new bike. And geeze,...

Glad you've decided to get a new bike. And geeze, those gas prices are insane. I'd rather take bus than get a car right now.
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 03:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By Nimmy

So hey, I went to a few bike shops today, and...

So hey, I went to a few bike shops today, and tested out a few bikes. The only cannondale carrier in the entire city (Hutch's) refuses to carry the Bad Boy until the '06 model comes out, and won't...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-05, 03:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,694
Posted By Nimmy

'Sup fellow Eugenian? I've lost more than one...

'Sup fellow Eugenian? I've lost more than one bike here too. So many people get bikes stolen in broad daylight, and nobody does anything whatsoever.

But yeah. As for a new bike, have you tried...
Forum: Commuting
08-11-05, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 997
Posted By Nimmy

Getting new bike, couple of questions

Alright, so like....I need a new bike. My old one is trashed. I originally got hit about a year ago, and since then i've been wasting a lot of money to keep it together, but now it's too far gone. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-05, 02:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 443
Posted By Nimmy

Bicycle suggestions?

I hope these are alright, not entirely sure. Didn't see a rule against them, and a search showed others in the past asking for suggestions. SO here it is:

Alrighty. So, i'm looking for a new bike,...
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