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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-27-24, 05:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By sknhgy

Hey they have finally begun!!!! They did a...

Hey they have finally begun!!!! They did a groundbreaking the other day.
A mile or so down that tree line was a major Underground RR station.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
02-20-24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 652
Posted By sknhgy

Thank you and everyone else. I grabbed it out of...

Thank you and everyone else. I grabbed it out of the trash years ago because it looked so unique. I just couldn't pass it up. Then I put new skins on it and rode it around the subdivision. Then...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-18-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,592
Posted By sknhgy

You run rear-facing Dinottes? I've got an old one...

You run rear-facing Dinottes? I've got an old one like that on my handlebars, running off a 6 volt battery made for automated duck decoys. Mine is a white light. Your's red?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By sknhgy

I plan to hit the next meeting. Maybe get a...

I plan to hit the next meeting. Maybe get a friend to go, too.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-03-23, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By sknhgy

That would suck. Another town in our district...

That would suck. Another town in our district has a butt load of trails. Our town pretty much has zilch. My town made a big deal about getting a grant from the bike trail organization. But now it...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-02-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 888
Posted By sknhgy

Trail in my town put on back burner

About a year ago my town announced a bike trail going in. It was to link two parks on the edge of town. They even got a grant.
About 6 months ago the radio said all resources were being pulled...
Forum: Fatbikes
10-25-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,627
Posted By sknhgy

Now if I could just find someone who wanted to...

Now if I could just find someone who wanted to dump their "obsolete" non-motorized fatbike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 01:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By sknhgy

​​​​​​​Yes, my bad. They are Raleigh's. I...

​​​​​​​Yes, my bad. They are Raleigh's. I grabbed them for the Brooks saddles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-23, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 708
Posted By sknhgy

Schwinns from England

Just got these two Schwinns. They are from Nottingham, England. The Brooks saddles are post mounted. They are both Sprites. Both lightly used and well kept. What do you think of them? I thought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-22, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,465
Posted By sknhgy

The front wheel on my Raleigh felt loose. This is...

The front wheel on my Raleigh felt loose. This is what I found. I'm putting it back into service and hoping for the best. Next time I get to an LGS I'll see if they have replacement cones. Maybe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-22, 04:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,375
Posted By sknhgy

B Screw question

All the B Screw adjustment on my Shimano derailler is taken up and the pully JUST BARELY clears the largest cog. It might even be rubbing a little.

Since all the adjustment is taken up --- Should...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-22, 04:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By sknhgy

It was an easy fix with an M8 socket head cap...

It was an easy fix with an M8 socket head cap screw and a nut. I did have to cut the old one out with a Dremel tool. Probably could have got it out with wrenches but the Dremel was easier. Now the...
Forum: Pills and Ills
09-17-21, 05:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 419
Posted By sknhgy

Good luck with that. I had it back in the 80's. ...

Good luck with that. I had it back in the 80's. Mine was caused by drinking. Quit drinking and the pancreatitis went away and hasn't come back.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-21, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,244
Posted By sknhgy

I ended up putting some Michelin Protek Cross...

I ended up putting some Michelin Protek Cross 32's on the Sequoia and they just barely fit. In fact, the little nubs rubbed on the front fork for the first ride or so until they got knocked off. But...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-21, 05:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,714
Posted By sknhgy

I first went to school in the 70's. Don't...

I first went to school in the 70's. Don't remember much of that.:innocent: Went back in 90 and got an MS. I was surprised how easy it was when I went back. Just wondering what it will be like to...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-21-21, 07:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,714
Posted By sknhgy

Anyone gone back to school?

I'm in the process of retiring. My interests included gardening, and fishing, mushroom hunting, generally rooting around out in the woods. I signed up for a botany class at the local junior college....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,094
Posted By sknhgy

I hope someone can tell me who said this; "I...

I hope someone can tell me who said this;

"I prayed to God for a bicycle, but I know he doesn't work that way, so I stole a bicycle then I prayed to God for forgiveness."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-15-10, 09:43 PM
Replies: 392
Views: 22,256
Posted By sknhgy

Not wanting to be political, but I prefer to...

Not wanting to be political, but I prefer to dress like this dude when I ride:
Forum: Touring
11-11-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,252
Posted By sknhgy

I can't think of a good reason not to ride the...

I can't think of a good reason not to ride the Katy. It is a very enjoyable 225 miles. No traffic, just peace and quiet and other bikers.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-13-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,872,787
Posted By sknhgy

My Raleigh. Smoothest shifting bike I've ever...

My Raleigh. Smoothest shifting bike I've ever ridden. Has taken me the entire length of the Katy Trail twice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 759
Views: 447,233
Posted By sknhgy

Powdered mica is the best lube to use when...

Powdered mica is the best lube to use when mounting tires on rims.
You can order it from bullet reloading supply houses like MidwayUSA.
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