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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-12, 12:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,822
Posted By downtuber

I'm only talking about the brands I'm familiar...

I'm only talking about the brands I'm familiar with.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-12, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,700
Posted By downtuber

No. I think that for ergonomic purposes the bars...

No. I think that for ergonomic purposes the bars should never be lower than the saddle. I think that's your main problem right there. the bars should be at least level to the saddle. or maybe an inch...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-12, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,610
Posted By downtuber

sure you can wear gloves in cooler weather. but...

sure you can wear gloves in cooler weather. but its too hot for gloves in summer. I think a front fork suspension may help relieve some pressure on your hands also.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-12, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,096
Posted By downtuber

bunny hopping up a curb might be okay. but I...

bunny hopping up a curb might be okay. but I wouldn't want to risk going off the curb, not on a thousand dollar plus folding bike. I don't think the warranty would cover the damages haha.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,953
Posted By downtuber

nice looking bike. I'm not a fan of drop bars...

nice looking bike. I'm not a fan of drop bars though.
where did you get those wheels and tires? they dont look stock, obviously.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-11-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,822
Posted By downtuber

I'd be concerned with the derailleur more than...

I'd be concerned with the derailleur more than anything. on folding bikes the derailleur is only a couple inches off the ground and looks like it would be really easy to damage it. on small 20 inch...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-12, 10:12 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

I think I've made some fairly reasonable...

I think I've made some fairly reasonable arguments so far, in a civil matter. whether you agree with them or not is another matter. but if you cant respond with anything other than childish...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

btw, the term 'crotch rocket' could also be...

btw, the term 'crotch rocket' could also be applied to road bicycles.

so that's what I'll be calling them from now on. :D
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-12, 09:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,610
Posted By downtuber

now this is a bar end. I want to get these for my...

now this is a bar end. I want to get these for my folding bike.
they're made my Giant for about 15 bucks a pair.
...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 11:20 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

so that's your argument? that drop bars are good...

so that's your argument? that drop bars are good only because you can rest your hands on the straight part? so why do you need drop bars at all for? just get the hybrid then. why would you have drop...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 08:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 712
Posted By downtuber

I think its important for your muscles to be...

I think its important for your muscles to be loose and relaxed before getting on your bike by doing a simple stretching routine. If you're not already. This would include a few jumping jacks,...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

road bikes seem to have have a lot in common with...

road bikes seem to have have a lot in common with crotch rockets.


http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autobloggreen.com/media/2009/06/ttxgp-agni-motors-first-qualifying-start.jpg
...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

but the thread is about choosing a bike suitable...

but the thread is about choosing a bike suitable for navigating in city traffic. when you have only other cyclists to worry about in a race that's a whole different story. in a cycle race everyone is...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

In that case the hybrid would be even more of a...

In that case the hybrid would be even more of a better choice because of their inherent versatility. Drop bar bikes are a one-trick pony.


I find that the straight part of the drop bar is too...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 01:36 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

exactly my point. the OP expressly stated he...

exactly my point. the OP expressly stated he needs a bike for commuting (in city traffic I presume which is normally how people commute on their). but its never safe to have your hands in the drop...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-12, 12:35 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 7,338
Posted By downtuber

for commuting hybrid is the only way to go. road...

for commuting hybrid is the only way to go. road bikes are not practical for riding in traffic. their only purpose is to go fast. but for urban riding its not practical or even possible most the time...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-12, 12:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,926
Posted By downtuber

not to beat a dead horse, but a couple more...

not to beat a dead horse, but a couple more safety issues about road bikes should be considered when riding in traffic. road bikes were designed for high speed. but in general the faster you are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,797
Posted By downtuber

You definitely want to go with the one that rides...

You definitely want to go with the one that rides better for you, in this case the Trek. You can get the bike rack adapter which should allow you to mount a woman's bike on your bike rack so that...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,610
Posted By downtuber

the typical bare metal tubular bar ends that you...

the typical bare metal tubular bar ends that you see everywhere are fairly useless.

there's a few reasons for that. one because they are bare and offer no cushion, they feel too hard. two because...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-09-12, 09:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

great tips guys. thanks for the input. I'm more...

great tips guys. thanks for the input. I'm more confident now that I could go with either size fenders and they would probably fit on my bike - kinda tricky since my tires happen to be right on the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-12, 11:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,096
Posted By downtuber

I wouldn't bunny hop on a folding bike. I would...

I wouldn't bunny hop on a folding bike. I would imagine it puts a lot of stress on the hinge bolts where the bike folds. Do it enough times and the hinge bolt(s) might eventually bend or break since...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-08-12, 02:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

just to add a little more to the confusion: ...

just to add a little more to the confusion:

the Kenda Kourier tires on my hybrid say 700c x 38 on the sides.
But when measuring the actual tire width with a precision caliper I get a reading of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-05-12, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,926
Posted By downtuber

agree. that's the question the OP's friend needs...

agree. that's the question the OP's friend needs to ask herself. what kind of environment will she be riding in? will it be on racetrack? would she like to compete in a marathon? if so then yeah...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,926
Posted By downtuber

the last time I was on a road bike was when I was...

the last time I was on a road bike was when I was in hgh school trying out my dads old Fuji 10-speed with drop bars. just for the heck of it. I was curious and wanted to see what those weird-looking...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-12, 10:27 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,926
Posted By downtuber

the thing about drop bars is the lack of cushion...

the thing about drop bars is the lack of cushion for your hands and lack of control. you only have the tape to cushion your hands. so you're going to feel all the vibration and bumps in the road...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-03-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,926
Posted By downtuber

unless one is planning to enter and race in the...

unless one is planning to enter and race in the tour de france, I don't know why the heck anyone would want to get a road bike. hybrids make the road bike obsolete and I consider the latter a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-31-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,488
Posted By downtuber

I had my heart set on the Cricket but when I...

I had my heart set on the Cricket but when I started shopping for a folder several months ago you didn't have it in stock. I kept checking the Origami website for months but it always said out of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,525
Posted By downtuber

make sure you have enough space on your bars for...

make sure you have enough space on your bars for the grips. Ergons require 135mm of bar length on each side for the regular length and 130 mm for the gripshift length. if you dont measure before you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-27-12, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

riding a bike with 700c wheels and tires is a...

riding a bike with 700c wheels and tires is a vast improvement over a mountain bike. feels like riding on air because it makes your pedaling feel so effortless. i could ride around all day long and...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-27-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,279
Posted By downtuber

beautiful bike and rack. outstanding job! looks...

beautiful bike and rack. outstanding job! looks like you put a lot of work into it.
looks like its permanently welded onto the frame of the bike and probably holds a lot more weight that way.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-27-12, 02:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,279
Posted By downtuber

exactly what I'm talking about. awesome looking...

exactly what I'm talking about. awesome looking rack for sure. looks very functional as well.

very clean and well integrated with the rest of the bike.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-27-12, 02:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,279
Posted By downtuber

wow that's a very colorful bike. I hope you're a...

wow that's a very colorful bike. I hope you're a female. :D
it reminds me of a tye dye t-shirt.

I like the curve shape of your rack (no pun intended). it would be perfect if it was red or blue...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-27-12, 01:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,279
Posted By downtuber

I'm not looking for something to carry panniers...

I'm not looking for something to carry panniers or for going on a long trip. Thats what cars are for :D. I just need it to hold an occasional bag of groceries or for carrying home small items bought...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

ahh ok that makes sense.

ahh ok that makes sense.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-12, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

thanks. I'll take a look at that link when i get...

thanks. I'll take a look at that link when i get a chance.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

yeah but I have a 700c/29" tire on a wheel that...

yeah but I have a 700c/29" tire on a wheel that actually measures only 24 inches in diameter. it says 700c by 35 on the side of the tire. so thats kinda weird because the wheel is actually much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

I also have a folding bike (Downtube brand) that...

I also have a folding bike (Downtube brand) that is officially listed as a 20" folding bike.

but when I measure the wheel the diameter is only 16 inches, with a 19 inch tire diameter.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 34,354
Posted By downtuber

700c x 35. 28er. 29er-- what do all these numbers mean?

I'm confused. I always thought '29er' or '28er' referred to the diameter of the wheel?

but measuring my wheel with a tape measure shows the diameter is only 24."
my bike is officially spec'd as a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-25-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,415
Posted By downtuber

I thought about buying a flashlight mount for my...

I thought about buying a flashlight mount for my mini led Maglite but eventually decided against it because ordinary flashlights don't shine light from the sides. Which is an additional safety...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-25-12, 11:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,539
Posted By downtuber

if you ever go to Target or Walmart you cant miss...

if you ever go to Target or Walmart you cant miss them, lol. I saw a Schwinn Trailway 700c hybrid at Target a few months ago (non-Signature series). I wasn't shopping for bikes but I passed by the...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-13-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,279
Posted By downtuber

well that's rather odd. I posted links to...

well that's rather odd.

I posted links to the bike racks at Walmart I saw the other day but it no longer appears in my OP.
and half of my OP is missing as well. here they are again.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-13-12, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,279
Posted By downtuber

Non-ugly rear rack that actually looks cool - do they exist?

the only cool-looking rear bike rack I've ever seen was at Wal-Mart, but it only comes with the bike. these racks are sleek in appearance, streamlined and actually body-colored. they actually enhance...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-08-12, 02:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,540
Posted By downtuber

my first hybrid was a 700c schwinn trailway...

my first hybrid was a 700c schwinn trailway bought a month ago at Target for $250. had pretty good luck with this bike so far. I could swear it looks and rides like a bike that costs two to three...
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