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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-03-18, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

Still can't get a definitive day when the 21.5 is...

Still can't get a definitive day when the 21.5 is going to be in so I test rode the Marlin again and I really like the fit of the 21.5.

With that said, the 21.5 Marlin in some aspects fits larger...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-02-18, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

I'm still waiting to test out the 21.5 frame....

I'm still waiting to test out the 21.5 frame. They said it should be in by Friday so we'll see.

I wish they had a 23" frame to test. Someone else recommended a 22" frame after seeing my pic and a...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-18, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

I'm not do any hard trails. I bought this bike to...

I'm not do any hard trails. I bought this bike to ride around the neighborhood with my wife and kids and hit the trails a bit with my wife. The trails we go to are flat dirt trails, with a little...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-28-18, 10:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

I was thinking the same thing, especially since...

I was thinking the same thing, especially since it's 71deg.

So I found a 21" frame at the same dealer but in a different city. I'm going to look at it shortly. After looking at the specs and...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

Protein isn't my problem. I weight 230ish and I'm...

Protein isn't my problem. I weight 230ish and I'm eating 130-150g per day. No diet, just cut out the junk and snacks and watching my calories. I'm using an app to track my meals and my protein varies...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-27-18, 12:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

I get that but my quads shouldn't be hurting 3...

I get that but my quads shouldn't be hurting 3 months later just like the did the first week I started riding.

I started out for 3 weeks riding about 4-6 miles a day, now I ride between 10-12...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-26-18, 07:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

So tonight we took my bike to the shop and I told...

So tonight we took my bike to the shop and I told them my issues and asked if they could squeeze me in now on the trainer and just watch me since it wasn't busy and he said I needed to see a bike...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-26-18, 03:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

I was afraid of that. Nothing...

I was afraid of that.




Nothing really technical. Just hard pack dirt, sand and roots...typical Florida.

And I did buy it from a bike shop, they fit me on the L frame. I bought it right...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-26-18, 02:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

Bump...added pics.

Bump...added pics.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-25-18, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,940
Posted By RRs

Not sure if my frame is too small

I bought a L - 19.5 Roscoe 7 but after messing with a few components I think the frame is too small. I'm 6' and my inseam is 33.5" (using a book, barefoot to crotch).

When I bought it several...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-07-18, 02:41 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

Today I read that because Shimano uses different...

Today I read that because Shimano uses different cable pull ratios between their MTB and road groups that I will need to use a road derailleur?? I thought I was still able to use my stock MTB RD?
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

Forgot to mention I already swapped out the tires...

Forgot to mention I already swapped out the tires because most said a knobby tire would have too much resistance on pavement but then I found a site that compared rolling resistance and the tires I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 10:24 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

The factory was 28t / 11-42t. From searching on...

The factory was 28t / 11-42t. From searching on here and other MTB sites, most with 1x's in Florida stuck with a 30t or a 32t chainring, so I just went with a 30t to be safe since I'm just starting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-06-18, 09:18 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

Sorry, I should've given some background info.......

Sorry, I should've given some background info....

Yes the smaller cassette is going on a MTB, a 2018 Trek Roscoe 7. I have it dialed in perfect, now I just need to get the gearing setup for my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-05-18, 02:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

Thank you everyone for the help!! ...

Thank you everyone for the help!!




WOW, thank you for taking you time out posting the gears!! I'm really liking the 12/23 because it has the 18t....so I think I'm going to go with that and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-05-18, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,214
Posted By RRs

Sounds like where I live (Central Florida). Even...

Sounds like where I live (Central Florida). Even though we have tons of bike lanes cars still don't pay attention and or driving wreckless even though neighborhoods. I've never seen so many idiots...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-18, 11:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

Thanks. About the chain, I want to use a KMC...

Thanks.

About the chain, I want to use a KMC X10SL but on Shimanos PDF it says:
"Do not use the CS-5700 in any combination other than with the 10-speed super narrow chain. Other chains cannot be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-04-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,920
Posted By RRs

Cassette help

I'm still new to bikes and need some help!

My current setup:
- 1x10
- 30T chainring
- 11-42 cassette (11-13-15-18-21-24-28-32-37-42)

I'm in Florida where it's pretty much flat everywhere....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By RRs

Glad to know I can use any chain. Thank you both...

Glad to know I can use any chain. Thank you both for your help!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-18, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By RRs

Yes I know...HG is Shimanos hyperglide so I...

Yes I know...HG is Shimanos hyperglide so I didn't know if I had to use their specific hyperglide chain with this cassette or not.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-18, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By RRs

Chain for a new cassette

I'm about to purchase a 11-28t Shimano Zee cassette (CS-5700) for my MTB and on Shimano's site under the description for a compatible chain it says;
Compatible chain - HG...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-28-17, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,861
Posted By RRs

Thanks for the help so far. As dumb as it...

Thanks for the help so far.

As dumb as it might sound, I didn't even think about swapping to street tires for around the neighborhood.

I really like those Super Moto-X tires you had linked....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-28-17, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,861
Posted By RRs

Noob needs help upgrading some parts.

I was looking for a bike to ride with my family and after many weeks and I can't tell you how many hours of research I finally decided on a Trek Roscoe 7. I picked it up yesterday but Santa is going...
Forum: BMX
11-22-17, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,849
Posted By RRs

Need advice on which bike to choose.

Hi everyone...please bear with me. I haven't ridden in a long time and don't know what I'm looking for.

I last had a BMX bike (GT Pro Performer) back in '86 and haven't ridden since '90. I moved...
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