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04-14-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By biggieou

Thanks for the posts! I will check out the Park...

Thanks for the posts! I will check out the Park Tool blogs. Worst case, if I mess something up I can take it to my LBS, Portage Cyclery and they will fix it for me:thumb:
04-13-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 843
Posted By biggieou

Brake Cable Replacement

Hi everyone. I have an older Shogun steel roadie and I need to replace the brake cables on it. I have never replaced cables before, so I was curious what I need to do? How do I know which size to buy?
05-30-13, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By biggieou

I like it! The other day I did a long ride with...

I like it! The other day I did a long ride with my buddy and he was saying he wished there was a heads up display on his bike so he could check the stock market while riding.
Forum: Recumbent
04-11-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,828
Posted By biggieou

Can someone explain the difference in the Rover 8...

Can someone explain the difference in the Rover 8 and the Rover Nexus 8? I'm assuming better quality parts, but is there a significant difference? Can I shift gears while pedaling with the Nexus set...
Forum: Recumbent
04-07-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,828
Posted By biggieou

Thanks for the replies! I will definitely buy...

Thanks for the replies! I will definitely buy clipless pedals when I get the bike.
Forum: Recumbent
04-06-13, 07:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,828
Posted By biggieou

TerraTrike Rover 8spd Question

Hi all, I live in NE Ohio and am nearing being able to purchase a trike. Catrike's, etc. are out of my price range and I think I have settled on the TT Rover. How does the 8spd handle hills(not...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-28-11, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 601
Posted By biggieou

The Towpath gets you from Cleveland to Dover,...

The Towpath gets you from Cleveland to Dover, which I think is almost 100 miles. From there it will be back roads and much hillier, haha!
03-28-11, 07:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 497
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308
2/20=302.5
2/27=304
3/6= 293.5
3/13=294
3/21=288
3/28=287
03-21-11, 03:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 857
Posted By biggieou

Yep you read that correctly! I have been working...

Yep you read that correctly! I have been working my butt off!
03-21-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 633
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308
2/20=302.5
2/27=304
3/6= 293.5
3/13=294
3/21=288
03-14-11, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 696
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308
2/20=302.5
2/27=304
3/6= 293.5
3/14= 294

On the surface it looks as if I didnt do very well, but AYCE fish fry Friday night and a complete collapse on...
03-07-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 857
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308
2/20=302.5
2/27=304
3/6= 293.5

Awesome week for me after a disappointing previous week. Funny thing is, I really didn't change anything. I guess that's...
03-02-11, 04:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 829
Posted By biggieou

Its all about intake!! Burn more than you eat and...

Its all about intake!! Burn more than you eat and you can get there! Be positive! Welcome aboard.
03-02-11, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 799
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308
2/20=302.5
2/27=304
Update: on 3/2 I weighed myself and I was down to 298!!!! Now this isn't my official weigh in day and I don't normally count mid-week...
02-22-11, 12:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 522
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308
2/20=302.5

Lost 5 or 5.5 depending on which scale I use. I will take either. I was hoping for 5-6 and I will go with that again, which will put me under...
02-17-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By biggieou

Thanks for the heads up DX-Man.

Thanks for the heads up DX-Man.
02-14-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By biggieou

In store she said that the plate comes off and...

In store she said that the plate comes off and the cleat attaches to that. I didnt think anything of it and figured it just clipped on there.
02-14-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By biggieou

Thanks everyone. I just wanted to make sure that...

Thanks everyone. I just wanted to make sure that I wasnt gonna mess them up by taking those allen's out.
02-14-11, 06:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 853
Posted By biggieou

I agree with Pirate, boredom is what gets me on...

I agree with Pirate, boredom is what gets me on the weekend. I will be bored watching TV and just think, "hmm I'm hungry". But in all actuality I'm not hungry. Its at that point I drink water, try to...
02-14-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 853
Posted By biggieou

1/31= 327 2/2= 322 2/6= 314.5 2/13=308 ...

1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5
2/13=308

I wanted to lose 5-6lbs and actually lost 6.5!!! This week I'm hoping for another 5-6.
Forum: Recumbent
02-14-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

Judy, Thanks for the offer, but I've had to...

Judy,
Thanks for the offer, but I've had to cool my jets with looking at a new bike. The funds dont support my enthusiasm right now, haha. Oh well maybe in the near future...
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-11, 07:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

Its definitely not the easiest for me to get up a...

Its definitely not the easiest for me to get up a hill, but I dont have to get off and push. I want to do alot of my riding on our local Hike and Bike and Towpath(flat), but I would also like to ride...
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-11, 06:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

I was looking around on Utah's website and I see...

I was looking around on Utah's website and I see that they also sell custom TT's http://www.utahtrikes.com/UTCustom.html Are any of these worth looking at or would getting the standard Rover be fine...
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

Haha yeah, I'm definitely getting a tadpole, just...

Haha yeah, I'm definitely getting a tadpole, just not sure which one now.
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-11, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

George, I understand what youre saying. I wish...

George, I understand what youre saying. I wish there was a dealer that had a ton of trikes to test ride by me. Uggh. Is there a big chance of me getting a trike and not being comfortable in it? It...
Forum: Recumbent
02-11-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By biggieou

Thanks Vegas, I just joined over there and sent...

Thanks Vegas, I just joined over there and sent Larry a message.
02-11-11, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By biggieou

Ahh sun and beautiful weather!!!! I would suggest...

Ahh sun and beautiful weather!!!! I would suggest the Towpath as I have no experience with the Metroparks. The nice thing with the Towpath is that a train runs from Penninsula to Rockside(I believe)....
02-11-11, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,100
Posted By biggieou

Mmmm back strap is the best!! Awesome video

Mmmm back strap is the best!! Awesome video
02-10-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By biggieou

I'm not sure what pedals I'm going to get. The...

I'm not sure what pedals I'm going to get. The LBS showed me some that they have and they said they are probably their most popular. I should have got the name of them. They were 90 bucks I think.
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

Irv, Thanks for the very insightful reply. All...

Irv,
Thanks for the very insightful reply. All three 'bents that I have mentioned have 20" wheels. I'm not sure of the bikes gear ranging that you were speaking of. I'm not worried about setting any...
02-10-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Posted By biggieou

Shoe Question

Hi everyone. I just purchased a pair of Louis Garneau Durango clipless shoes. I am planning on getting a new bike and will use clipless for the first time. The lady at the LBS said the bottom plate...
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-11, 02:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,149
Posted By biggieou

Delta or Tadpole? Pros/Cons? Let me hear what you've got!

Ok, I went to the LBS and I think I want a trike. Now I'm not sure whether a Delta or aTadpole. They carry Sun, Cattrike and Rans. The Cattrike and Rans are out of my budget(sucks I know), so its...
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By biggieou

I checked out the Vision today, it seems like a...

I checked out the Vision today, it seems like a nice bike, I just dont think its for me. I just dont think I would like the SWB.
Forum: Recumbent
02-10-11, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By biggieou

Ahh this is why I'm afraid for buying a used...

Ahh this is why I'm afraid for buying a used bike, I dont know what to look for!! Used cars I'm good, used bikes, not so much!
Forum: Recumbent
02-09-11, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By biggieou

Ok, I'm going to that LBS tomorrow to look at...

Ok, I'm going to that LBS tomorrow to look at this Vision and other trikes and recumbents. What should I look for on this Vision?
Forum: Recumbent
02-08-11, 06:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

I'm thinking my fat butt will need the extra...

I'm thinking my fat butt will need the extra gears, so I'm leaning towards just ordering from Utah Trikes. Their shipping is the same as if I order direct from TT.
02-08-11, 06:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 836
Posted By biggieou

Add me in!!! About a month and a half ago I was...

Add me in!!!
About a month and a half ago I was 330.
1/31= 327
2/2= 322
2/6= 314.5

I'm looking to drop 5-6lbs this week.
Forum: Recumbent
02-08-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By biggieou

I had a feeling I thought it was overpriced. They...

I had a feeling I thought it was overpriced. They are asking 700 for it. I figured for that price I would just order a new TerraTrike Rover.
02-07-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,219
Posted By biggieou

322 on 2-3-11 when I was at the doctor. 314.5...

322 on 2-3-11 when I was at the doctor. 314.5 last night before I worked out. 7.5lbs
Forum: Recumbent
02-07-11, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,505
Posted By biggieou

Vision Recumbent Question

A LBS has a Vision recumbent for sale. They said that they replaced the shifter and front tire. I has the full suspension. Is this a good bike? What is a good price for this?
...
Forum: Recumbent
02-07-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

I'm in no hurry, as you know the weather sucks so...

I'm in no hurry, as you know the weather sucks so I wont be riding anytime soon. I just want to be prepared to ride when the weather does break. 8spd does concern me. What does it mean by internal...
02-07-11, 01:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 941
Posted By biggieou

While I am a huge football fan, I didnt watch the...

While I am a huge football fan, I didnt watch the game(as I loathe the steelers). I ate a small bowl of whole wheat pasta for dinner and had a fruit cup. Watched a movie with the wife, then did 1.5...
Forum: Recumbent
02-07-11, 12:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

The way they made it sound was that they dont...

The way they made it sound was that they dont sell the kit, but install it themselves.
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-11, 07:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

I emailed Utah Trikes and they said its 150 for...

I emailed Utah Trikes and they said its 150 for them to add on the 24spd set up. Sounds like it might be worth it.
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

Thanks for all of the great posts. Peter, I know...

Thanks for all of the great posts. Peter, I know the weather has sucked here for awhile, but did you get to ride your TT up hills when you first got it? Did you have them assemble it, or is it pretty...
Forum: Recumbent
02-06-11, 03:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

Yep I am up on Peter's story. I looked at those...

Yep I am up on Peter's story. I looked at those TT's and they are a possibility as well, I just wish there was a dealer nearby. I am also concerned about going up hills with it only being a 3spd.
Forum: Recumbent
02-05-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

Wilbur, I emailed you back a message, I am not...

Wilbur, I emailed you back a message, I am not able to PM yet. I only have 28 posts.
Forum: Recumbent
02-05-11, 06:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

Its not that I'm opposed to a two wheeled 'bent,...

Its not that I'm opposed to a two wheeled 'bent, but it just seems as if trikes are less expensive.
Forum: Recumbent
02-05-11, 05:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,624
Posted By biggieou

New to recumbents

Hi everyone, I have been lurking around this site for about 5 years. Had different DF's and just cant ride them anymore as I go numb and its just too much pain. I recently went and looked at a Sun...
Forum: Recumbent
02-04-11, 05:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,733
Posted By biggieou

Nice, what kind of trike. I was looking at a...

Nice, what kind of trike. I was looking at a trike at Eddy's as well. I dont want to buy from there, they are too big now. There is a great place in Cuyahoga Falls, Wheel and Wrench, but they dont...
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