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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-23-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,605
Posted By flippinsweet

Schwinn Mesa Runner - Year & Value ?

I just finished up getting this bike (http://imgur.com/a/i1w9Z) up and ridable.

Can someone help me with what year it was made? ( left side stamp shows 6156961, right show G0686 )

Also what...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,265
Posted By flippinsweet

I like this one :...

I like this one : http://www.etsy.com/listing/160067951/mopha-tool-roll-dark-brown-with-black

And recently saw someone with this one :...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-13, 06:48 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,945
Posted By flippinsweet

What In The World Is This Thing Used For?

This came in the box with the new bike. What is is for?

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Forum: Commuting
07-26-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Posted By flippinsweet

If I am riding when it is dark, I add spoke...

If I am riding when it is dark, I add spoke lights to my front wheel. It is better to be seen, than to be hit. ( no matter what 'road riders' think )
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-21-12, 07:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,816
Posted By flippinsweet

Perhaps I was not clear, I am not talking about...

Perhaps I was not clear, I am not talking about sailboats, or a faired recumbent. Just regular folks on a bicycle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,816
Posted By flippinsweet

Now that I see how the conversation is going, I...

Now that I see how the conversation is going, I feel I can jump in without persuading the topic. Yes, my neighbor does not ride, and yes he feels that a cross wind is helpful to the cyclist. His...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,816
Posted By flippinsweet

Settle A Bet - Perpendicular Wind

Help settle a bet between me and a neighbor.

This is the hypothetical situation:

You are riding your bicycle, on a perfectly flat, perfectly straight road, if the wind blowing perpendicular to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,729
Posted By flippinsweet

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Was this the problem?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-12, 08:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,405
Posted By flippinsweet

Don't waste your time.

Don't waste your time.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-15-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 667
Posted By flippinsweet

http://www.mapmyride.com/

http://www.mapmyride.com/
Forum: Commuting
07-08-12, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,448,306
Posted By flippinsweet

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Forum: Commuting
07-07-12, 10:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By flippinsweet

i would replace them, however do not grease them...

i would replace them, however do not grease them up as suggested, it only attracts dirt and debris.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 801
Posted By flippinsweet

+1

+1
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-17-12, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,015
Posted By flippinsweet

Sekai LadySport

I run a really small non-profit bicycle repair shop, we mainly fix up flat and do tuneups for kids. We also do Earn-a-bike on refurbished bicycles too.

Yesterday we had donated a Sekai Ladyspork...
Forum: Commuting
05-15-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By flippinsweet

I purchased a Sirrus early last year and I...

I purchased a Sirrus early last year and I totally love it. I also own bikes from BD and would recommend the Specializes way before the BD bicycle. I commute 25 miles a day on the Sirrus, so know...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-12, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,197
Posted By flippinsweet

Pannier Review

I used these panniers (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_165648_-1___) last year for my commute, I am eyeballing these for this years commute : Seattle Sports Titan Pannier Bike Bag...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-11, 06:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 924
Posted By flippinsweet

I think there is some additional safety when you...

I think there is some additional safety when you leave home/work at the same time each day. The same people see you and will eventually look out for you, to some degree. The traffic level is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-11, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By flippinsweet

Best Lock For 4 Bikes

Family of 4, looking for good lock to secure all the bikes, or possible 2 at a time. Crime in home town is low ~ medium-low. However I want to go extra secure, as it is my only mode of...
Forum: Commuting
09-20-11, 10:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,150
Posted By flippinsweet

25 miles round trip, up to 5 times a week now.

25 miles round trip, up to 5 times a week now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-11, 05:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,489
Posted By flippinsweet

When I took the seat post out, there is only a...

When I took the seat post out, there is only a 1/4 inch hole access to the top tub. So I took the handle bar off and disassembled the head set. I had a 1 inch ( ish ) hole to work with now. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,489
Posted By flippinsweet

I just simply put a nice long piece of foam in...

I just simply put a nice long piece of foam in the top tube, feeding it from the headset. The rattle is gone.

My Sirrus Sport, with rack and fenders is a great commuter. I am really happy with...
Forum: Commuting
09-05-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 47,105
Posted By flippinsweet

I picked up a rental car for the long weekend,...

I picked up a rental car for the long weekend, leaving my bicycle at work, to get home Tuesday when I return the car. When I got home with the rental car Friday night, I freaked out for a minute...
Forum: Commuting
08-24-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By flippinsweet

I knew that comment would happen sooner or later.

I knew that comment would happen sooner or later.
Forum: Commuting
08-22-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 543
Posted By flippinsweet

Biggest Item In Your Tire . . . . . ?

What is the biggest object you've got in your tire?

Got a roof nail in my front tire this morning, didn't notice it until ride home. Can't believe it didn't go right through my wheel.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-11, 07:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By flippinsweet

Live near ( 10 miles ) Salt Lake City, Utah. We...

Live near ( 10 miles ) Salt Lake City, Utah. We have a great bike collective (http://www.slcbikecollective.org/) in the city. They do education, work to own program and $5 a night rental for a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 435
Posted By flippinsweet

Free Tune Up / Flat Repair Event - Help, Advise & Warnings

I often ride home from work, only to find some kid sitting in my driveway needing help with a flat or simple adjustment. Today I ran out and picked up more tube repair kits, and I got to...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 760
Views: 153,809
Posted By flippinsweet

I found a roll of quarters on the ride home...

I found a roll of quarters on the ride home yesterday. Does anyone else pick up random change too? Or am I the only tightwad?
Forum: Living Car Free
06-27-11, 10:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 902
Posted By flippinsweet

We have been a one car family for few years,...

We have been a one car family for few years, married with 2 near teenage kids. We plan our entire week on Sundays, including what trips need to be done in the car. I ride my bike to work 3 days a...
Forum: Commuting
05-14-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,665
Posted By flippinsweet

You can find that shirt here :...

You can find that shirt here : http://www.zazzle.com/my_use_full_lane_tshirt-235392945743501495
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-02-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 811
Posted By flippinsweet

A & S Forum Stinks ( At Times ) => My 2 cents

I'm a fairly new cyclist, been commuting for about 2 years, and do some occasional Crit races in my hometown. I've been trolling the forum for some ideas to help with cycling advocacy and how I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,557
Posted By flippinsweet

May == Bike Month & Bike To Work Day / Week

I'm trying to help my HR rep at work get together some mass emails and brochures for my company to prepare people for May. It is bike month, and the 14-21st is bike week ( I don't understand why...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By flippinsweet

I'm a SLC people. I like Fisher's and...

I'm a SLC people.

I like Fisher's and Bicycle Center, both have great service and have done well for me and my wife. I would avoid Taylor's, they have not been great at being helpful, or at going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,489
Posted By flippinsweet

Internal Cabling Rattle

My new Sirrus Sport has internal cabling for the rear brake. Enters near the headset, and out near the seat post. My problems is that the cable is rattling everytime I hit a bump. Any ideas how I...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-11, 11:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,445
Posted By flippinsweet

Thanks for all the tips. I checked all my bolts...

Thanks for all the tips. I checked all my bolts on the racks and fenders, all were nice an tight. I did put removable lock-tight on them, so that was not it. I resorted to dropping it in the...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-11, 09:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,445
Posted By flippinsweet

Rattle, Rattle, Rattle == Drives Me Crazy

I got a Sirrus Sport this winter. Added new water bottle holders, rack, paniers and fenders. When I commute to work every time I hit the smallest bump something rattles around and I cannot seem to...
Forum: Commuting
02-12-11, 04:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,444
Posted By flippinsweet

What Did You Forget To Take?

I am starting up the commute again for the year. I have a 12.5 mile one way trip. I am riding a new bike with panniers this year, instead of a crappy backpack. I was wondering what items I should...
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