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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-20, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 981
Posted By solman

Quinn Simmons suspended

Just saw this article .
https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/10/01/american-cyclist-quinn-simmons-suspended-for-pro-trump-comments-on-twitter/24637060/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,634
Posted By solman

Yes , Pictures or it didn't happen :)

Yes , Pictures or it didn't happen :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-17-20, 03:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,156
Posted By solman

I once hung a bag off my handlebars while riding....

I once hung a bag off my handlebars while riding.
I WON"T do that again. Lots of pain, embarrassment, and money spent after the bag got caught in the spokes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,803
Posted By solman

At this time of year I go riding early in the...

At this time of year I go riding early in the morning before the heat and morning traffic becomes an issue.
You have to make the determination for yourself as to when or what is too hot for you.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-20, 10:26 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,091
Posted By solman

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Anti-Monkey-Butt-C...

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Anti-Monkey-Butt-Calamine/dp/B016ZYIC8Q/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=0QFiAneVcJwK2yNZDmSlFg&hsa_cr_id=4045346130501&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0
I got...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-28-20, 04:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,401
Posted By solman

New chain, oil or not needed

Hello,
I put a new chain on my friends bike as he had neglected the bike in storage for many years. Frozen links and rust which I could not free up.
My question is do you need to lube the new chain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By solman

Whats wrong with this picture?

https://cnj.craigslist.org/bik/d/edison-cruise-bike/7155515471.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-08-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
Posted By solman

Do not cut your expensive bike to fit cheap...

Do not cut your expensive bike to fit cheap fenders! Use a spacer or trim fenders to fit.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-20, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,420
Posted By solman

So are 700c and 29inch the same as far as tire...

So are 700c and 29inch the same as far as tire choices are concerned?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-20, 01:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,144
Posted By solman

Yes it is frustrating and makes you a slave to...

Yes it is frustrating and makes you a slave to their stuff unless you swap out the bars. I have thought about changing the bars as well but bars are like seats you can end up trying many different...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-04-20, 09:11 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,144
Posted By solman

Trek does make adapters for their isobars that...

Trek does make adapters for their isobars that allow for bar ends. I am not sure if these will work for Ergon grips though...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-28-20, 05:48 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,705
Posted By solman

It seems to me based on the initial post that...

It seems to me based on the initial post that Wabi offered to resolve the issue in one of two ways. Both reasonable choices and although an inconvenience not really a big deal in the scheme of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-20, 03:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,079
Posted By solman

All of us enjoy a little fun now and again that's...

All of us enjoy a little fun now and again that's for sure. Most of us don't have $250-$300 to throw around and so would not intentionally dip our bikes in knee deep water and mud. It might be a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-17-20, 05:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 912
Posted By solman

I too hope to see the current bike craze remain...

I too hope to see the current bike craze remain even after we get back to "normal". I believe there will be a glut of bikes available down the road but not in the next few months. Some people will...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-20, 04:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,050
Posted By solman

So I ended up buying the Chemical Guys Meticulous...

So I ended up buying the Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte detailer. I have a few of their other products for my vehicles and have always been satisfied.
I used the matte cleaner cleaner on my bike and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,474
Posted By solman

Fuji has the right to suspend sales of their...

Fuji has the right to suspend sales of their bikes to Police Departments if that's what they want to do. Probably more about their public image than anything else.
They don't get to dictate police...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-20, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,050
Posted By solman

Carbon Fiber bike cleaning?

Hello All,
I recently joined the carbon fiber bike club and I am wondering what to use for a quick bike wipe down after a ride. This mornings ride was after a rain and my bike needs a quick wipe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 867
Posted By solman

I would try a properly sized hammer and punch...

I would try a properly sized hammer and punch first as often these are not set up very tight. Check the thread orientation first to make sure if it's a standard or LH thread. Then proceed to give a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-20, 12:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,760
Posted By solman

Forgive a newbie question. How many 700-32...

Forgive a newbie question.
How many 700-32 tires can 1 co2 cartridge fill to say 60psi?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,512
Posted By solman

Nice Is that paintwork original?

Nice
Is that paintwork original?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-20, 04:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,998
Posted By solman

Definitely sound like a scam to me. Why would...

Definitely sound like a scam to me.
Why would they need such documentation?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-20, 04:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,243
Posted By solman

Just sold my Bianchi Alfana a few days ago,...

Just sold my Bianchi Alfana a few days ago, listed on Blue book for $75.00 trade in value. The private party value is listed at $127-$131. I got $300 for it and people were in line when I posted it...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-16-20, 05:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,608
Posted By solman

I rode these two models in a comparison just last...

I rode these two models in a comparison just last week. I thought the components were very similiar and it comes down to which fits/feels better to you.
For me the Trek fit better.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-15-20, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 917
Posted By solman

New Trek FSX 5

Well I couldn't resist. I have ben eyeing this one for the last few weeks now. Also rode a few others but this one fit me best.
Just picked this up today. Been riding on and off all day.
LBS owner...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-20, 06:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,843
Posted By solman

I stated in my original post that I have no...

I stated in my original post that I have no experience in dealing with tire size swaps This is why I started the thread in the first place.. Initially I measured clearance with a calipers for the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-20, 05:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,843
Posted By solman

The rims are Fir 2000. I measured the internal...

The rims are Fir 2000. I measured the internal width of the rim at 13mm. Again I will go with 25mm tires and see how it does. It now seems likely that 28mm would have had clearance problems on the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,843
Posted By solman

Actually although the specs say the bike came...

Actually although the specs say the bike came with 25mm tires the bike indeed came with 22's Vittoria's. I bought the bike new and confirmed the size before I ordered replacement 22's.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,843
Posted By solman

OK thanks to All, I think I will go with 25's...

OK thanks to All,
I think I will go with 25's as has been suggested and call it good. I had remeasured and believe the 25 will not be a problem at all.
I will post results when the parts arrive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 07:20 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,843
Posted By solman

28mm tire to replace 23mm

Hello All,
I wanted to replace the tires on my 1999 Bianchi Alfana. I am Currently running 700x22 tires and tubes( @ 95-100psi) which was the stock size. I bought the bike new back in 1999 and rode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-10-20, 10:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,223
Posted By solman

Perhaps the question to answer is if you got a...

Perhaps the question to answer is if you got a new bike what you do that's different from your current bike? is it just a matter fit or are you looking for a different type of bike as well. If the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-20, 05:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,279
Posted By solman

I would say to have the Warbird sized to your...

I would say to have the Warbird sized to your best advantage. Seat height, stem length and rise etc. Then give it a real chance to get accustomed to it. If it still doesn't work for you then so be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,147
Posted By solman

I concur with the OP. I went to Wal mart about...

I concur with the OP. I went to Wal mart about two, three weeks ago for a new tube. The bicycle section looked like a tornado swept thru it. Almost no bike stuff at all. No tires or tubes and only...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-05, 03:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,490
Posted By solman

Two miles seems like a lot to one who has not...

Two miles seems like a lot to one who has not cycled lately or at all . I'll bet if she tried it for two weeks she would be hooked. It would take only minuets even if you are not in the best shape. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-05, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,183
Posted By solman

I did it! I Picked up a Trek Fuel ex7 and I...

I did it!
I Picked up a Trek Fuel ex7 and I love it. I will give more complete review in a few weeks but I just had to have this bike, it feels like a good old pair of worn in shoes.
The lefty...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 07:38 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,226
Posted By solman

Not a cat guy but he sure is a cutey. I don't...

Not a cat guy but he sure is a cutey. I don't think I could have left him either . A good chic magnet if your single :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-14-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,183
Posted By solman

Trek Fuel EX or Cdale

Hello
I have been lurking on this forum for a while wanting a f/s bike for some local trails and knock around. I notice all sorts of names mentioned but not much buzz on the trek fuel or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-01-05, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,885
Posted By solman

I looked at both of those models before ending up...

I looked at both of those models before ending up with f/s for a higher price. The Trek as I recall had hyd. disc at the same price as the Cannondale. The cannondale has the cabe disc brakes which...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-28-05, 06:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,277
Posted By solman

the fact that you had to have the stem swapped...

the fact that you had to have the stem swapped after a few weeks shows that the bike did not feel right to you. I guess you had a longer stem put on to help out the small size stuation.
Keep us...
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