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Forum: Northeast
03-31-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,385
Posted By bike_tom

I took the Checkpoint for an Easter morning ride...

I took the Checkpoint for an Easter morning ride up the Minuteman to Bedford Depot Park. It was still breezy, but not nearly as gusty as the past few days.

A lot of other folks were also inspired...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-24, 10:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,500
Posted By CAT7RDR

That's why I'm only Cat 7. I cannot keep up...

That's why I'm only Cat 7.
I cannot keep up with the Cat 6 commuter crowd.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 07:38 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 11,964
Posted By WhyFi

Count your blessings that you didn't hydroplane...

Count your blessings that you didn't hydroplane right off the road.
Forum: Northeast
08-15-23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 584
Posted By ZIPP2001

Yudicky, Nashua, NH.

Half day Friday field trip Friday is back. Today it was off to Yudicky Farm Trails in Nashua NH. for some fun. Rain the night before made for some slippery sections but still a fun time exploring the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,361
Posted By maddog34

buy a better bike, from a local bike shop, next...

buy a better bike, from a local bike shop, next time.

NOW, taking into account that the Front Wheel Got Bent during shipping, there is a High probability that the DERAILLEUR got bent up too... If...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-23, 05:49 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 11,964
Posted By seypat

I'd suggest some pie or ice cream, maybe both....

I'd suggest some pie or ice cream, maybe both. That should help with the situation.
Forum: Northeast
07-20-23, 06:55 AM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,385
Posted By rholland1951

True enough. rod

True enough.

rod
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-23, 01:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,905
Posted By tyrion

Flat bar gravel bikes are hybrids for cool kids.

Flat bar gravel bikes are hybrids for cool kids.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,838
Posted By indyfabz

I am going to ask the mods to edit the title of...

I am going to ask the mods to edit the title of this thread because ot gives me an ear worm every time I see it. :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 03:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By maddog34

"Put it in with a bunch of other bikes"... makes...

"Put it in with a bunch of other bikes"... makes me think that the derailleur has been bumped and Moved out of alignment...

check front der. alignment before you Re-adjust that upper limit screw...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By FBinNY

Start by isolating the problem. Try shifting by...

Start by isolating the problem. Try shifting by pulling the bare wire away from the frame. If it shifts, use this method to correctly set the outer limit screw.

Now you can look at other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By _ForceD_

Maybe you need to take a bit of slack out of the...

Maybe you need to take a bit of slack out of the cable. Does it have and in-line adjuster? If not you’ll have to take it out at the anchor bolt on the derailleur.

Dan
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-23, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 570
Posted By Mr. 66

Was it working before? Had it been damaged?...

Was it working before? Had it been damaged? Usually the limit screw is set once and never changes. Have you tried WD-40 on the mech and shifter?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-10-23, 10:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
Posted By RiddleOfSteel

Alas, completion!!! 20.8 lbs with pedals and...

Alas, completion!!!

20.8 lbs with pedals and bottle cages!! Not as light as my Trek FX, even as the FX frameset spotted the Tricross frameset a few hundred grams, but still. LOL, This light for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,559
Posted By dwmckee

For a few hundred more $ the Salsa Journeyer is a...

For a few hundred more $ the Salsa Journeyer is a huge upgrade and worth every penny extra. There are over a dozen models and several are around $1,050 or $1200. Next up is the entry level Giant...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-22, 08:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By Korina

If you're worried about speed, pedal a little...

If you're worried about speed, pedal a little harder and build up your legs. :giver: And buy the other bike. If you can afford it and have room, get it. HTH. :)
Forum: Commuting
10-05-22, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By sean.hwy

If you have space and can afford it I would spend...

If you have space and can afford it I would spend money on a bike you would want to ride. It might not be any faster or more comfortable but you just might enjoy the ride more because it looks nicer....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-22, 08:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By raqball

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-03-22, 07:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,145
Posted By skidder

Me Choosing tires at the LBS: ME: "Show me...

Me Choosing tires at the LBS:

ME: "Show me the tires that fit this rim, are puncture resistant, are for pavement, and have a little bit of tread on them".
LBS Employee: "All these in this...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By BobbyG

Justification granted. I now have five...

Justification granted.

I now have five commute-ready bikes and I like the variety. I enjoy comparing and contrasting the 'personality' of each bike.

Go ahead and get the Marlin; but by next...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By 79pmooney

Or - modify the 820 a little more. Put LowRider...

Or - modify the 820 a little more. Put LowRider pannier rack and small panniers on. Keep the rear rack but pull the big panniers off and keep them for the occasions where you need more cargo. Set...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-22, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 999
Posted By pdlamb

If you want it; if you can afford it; if you have...

If you want it; if you can afford it; if you have a place to store it; if any partner you may have won't kick you out of the house for buying it...

Sure, go ahead!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-04-22, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,736
Posted By raqball

My new 2023 FX Sport 6.. ...

My new 2023 FX Sport 6..


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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-22, 01:32 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,870,050
Posted By eatontkd

Will ride for coffee... Lovin' my FX too. ...

Will ride for coffee... Lovin' my FX too.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 425
Posted By SJX426

A C-13 was purchased here several months ago. It...

A C-13 was purchased here several months ago. It is unique in a couple of ways from the PRO and Swallow that are on the other bikes.

Pro's have been my go to saddle and I still ride, upon...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-24-22, 05:17 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,870,050
Posted By Bobman90

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Trek FX 7.2 frame and fork build with random parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-22, 04:16 PM
Replies: 9,056
Views: 3,121,786
Posted By tcs

Ah, July 23rd, 2022. I bought my Stumpjumper 40...

Ah, July 23rd, 2022. I bought my Stumpjumper 40 years ago today.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-22, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 792
Posted By Darth Lefty

Diamondback brought out a pretty decent bike in...

Diamondback brought out a pretty decent bike in 2016/17 called the Release, and a few variants of it (Catch, Clutch, Release 29, carbon frame). It’s good. It has an excellent linkage. Compared to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-22, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 905
Posted By cb400bill

Fixed thread title

Fixed thread title
Forum: Commuting
07-20-22, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,005
Posted By Smokinapankake

This was a pretty good idea!

So I commute on an old rigid mountain bike with slicks, a rack, and pannier. The rack is an old Blackburn unit we’ve all seen a bazillion times, and it works pretty good for me. But I have some...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
04-12-22, 08:53 AM
Replies: 2,216
Views: 836,736
Posted By rumrunn6

these newer models sure are pretty. since I...

these newer models sure are pretty. since I wrecked on my MTB in February, lately, I've been using a road bike & this older 7.0 Alpha. got a new pic of it last night...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-21, 10:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,169
Posted By 79pmooney

A long time ago I lived in Milton, worked close...

A long time ago I lived in Milton, worked close to Fenway Park and didn't own a car. For a year, I rode in every day, Mon-Fri. Came in a few minutes late on a snow day. One of very few to even...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-21, 01:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,169
Posted By Korina

Because of course. :( You have my...

Because of course. :(

You have my sympathies, Mr. Grumpy.
Forum: Commuting
10-26-21, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,169
Posted By Bald Paul

For those of you who may not be from Bahsten, a...

For those of you who may not be from Bahsten, a Nor'Easter is a wikked bad stahm. :roflmao:
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-21-21, 05:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,396
Posted By J.Higgins

Shakedown Cruise

Well I finally got it finished. I mounted a handlebar mount for my Wahoo, a bell, and old Cannondale saddlebag, and a bottle cage.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-31-20, 08:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,736
Posted By Edward1066

Ahhhh yes, looks like a well loved, highly...

Ahhhh yes, looks like a well loved, highly versatile bike! Kudos to you Sir!
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-30-20, 05:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,736
Posted By Velo Mule

These Trek 800 series bikes a great all...

These Trek 800 series bikes a great all arounders. I have an 800 that is a commuter, that I don't commute on nowadays. And a 800 at work as a utility and get around bike.

I agree that something...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-19-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,255
Posted By hotbike

Milk Crates on the Rear Rack? ...

Milk Crates on the Rear Rack?

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Order milk crates...
Forum: Northeast
11-27-19, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11,196
Views: 1,461,385
Posted By mr_bill

I don’t know what the fascination is with church...

I don’t know what the fascination is with church roofs and bell towers with youths, but it’s nearly universal(ist, or is it unitarian?) that if there is an unsecured access, someone will explore....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-26-19, 05:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,289
Posted By dddd

This is good advice, considering how things went...

This is good advice, considering how things went for me last Sunday.
I found someone who had an apparent sudden rat problem due to the onset of winter weather and because her neighbor raised...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-19, 10:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,289
Posted By Cibi42

Sweet! i can’t believe that bike came out of a...

Sweet!
i can’t believe that bike came out of a pile of junk, it looks much better than what loads of people are trying to sell.
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