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Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-23-16, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,294
Posted By joyota

Well, that's good news. Thanks!

Well, that's good news. Thanks!
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-16, 06:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,294
Posted By joyota

Thanks for all the info. Twocicle, I hadn't even...

Thanks for all the info. Twocicle, I hadn't even thought of the downward force potentially spinning the BB shell and loosening the chain. Especially if I'm standing on the pedals, I imagine.

When...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-16, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,294
Posted By joyota

It's an odd diameter seatpost, 29.2mm. So,...

It's an odd diameter seatpost, 29.2mm. So, replacement options are limited. I don't remember the exact length measurements, but I do remember finding that an UNO 29.2 seatpost on eBay would give me...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-22-16, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,294
Posted By joyota

Using Eccentric BB to Improve Fit??

Hey all,

My wife and I bought a like new, used Trek T900. It's a tad small for me, but we knew that going into the purchase and it's not terrible. I'm 6'2" 33" inseam. We just wanted to get it to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-16, 07:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,071
Posted By joyota

Tips for Cleaning a Clutched Rear Derailleur?

Hey all,

I recently upgraded my mountain bike to a 1x10 with an M675 SLX clutched rear derailleur. I just got back from a ride in Copper Harbor, MI where it rained like crazy and virtually...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-15, 05:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,273
Posted By joyota

A friend and I ride mostly the same route to work...

A friend and I ride mostly the same route to work at different times, he finds tools all the time. I found a chain once, that's it. Guess I'm not good at looking.
Forum: Commuting
05-22-15, 04:51 AM
Replies: 3,374
Views: 197,607
Posted By joyota

It's not every day you get passed by a motor...

It's not every day you get passed by a motor grader followed by a Nissan GTR, but today that definitely happened.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,008
Posted By joyota

My concern is regarding the axle to crown length...

My concern is regarding the axle to crown length though. Would changing the travel on the air spring decrease the axle to crown length?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-15, 06:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,008
Posted By joyota

Possible to change Axle to Crown length on Solo Air spring?

Hey all. Suspension forks are the component I have the least experience in, so I realize this might've been a screw-up on my part.

Last year, I bought a 2014 Rock Shox XC32 Solo Air TK fork for my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-15, 05:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 724
Posted By joyota

New Bike Day!

Hey y'all,

A friend told me about the Salsa Fargo back in 2013 and I was intrigued. Then, after seeing one for the first time I took this bike for a test ride in Spring of last year and ever since...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-20-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,335
Posted By joyota

Radial Head Fracture - Question about rehab

Hey all,

I went OTB in a rock garden about 2 weeks ago. Landed with my left arm fully extended and evidently got a very minor radial head fracture (can't even see it in the x-rays) and a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-14, 05:19 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 20,313
Posted By joyota

Still have my first MTB but it's gone commuter,...

Still have my first MTB but it's gone commuter, now. Like Rocco^, it too is a Nishiki. Mine was a birthday present in my teenage years though. I've had it for quite a while, now.
...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,007
Posted By joyota

Even if the seat tube length of a 20" bike will...

Even if the seat tube length of a 20" bike will work for you, the length of the top tube on that size frame might make the bike pretty uncomfortable if you have to lean forward a lot to reach the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-14, 06:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 861
Posted By joyota

My year-long build!

I bought this '04 Trek 4500 last year for $80 on CL and rode it a ton over the Fall and this Spring/Summer. I took everyone's advice here and tried out a bunch of different 29er hardtails but...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-14, 05:53 AM
Replies: 3,798
Views: 192,500
Posted By joyota

I had a guy drive by and yell at me "Hey, use the...

I had a guy drive by and yell at me "Hey, use the sidewalk!" this morning right after turning from a residential road onto a main road with a dedicated bike lane. The best part about the...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,784
Posted By joyota

I have to counter it with humor. It's the only...

I have to counter it with humor. It's the only thing that takes my mind off of it.

I just imagine seeing myself in third person getting extremely animated and pissed off at the cars and then laugh...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,600
Posted By joyota

I have two ATB/mountain bikes. One's a rigid...

I have two ATB/mountain bikes. One's a rigid frame commuter. The other's for weekend trail riding. I'm currently looking to buy a bike to use for touring rides and bikepacking trips that I'm sure...
Forum: Commuting
03-07-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 8,713
Posted By joyota

I pretty much agree with everyone else's comments...

I pretty much agree with everyone else's comments here. Here's my $.02.

I understand the original argument you described, but IMO this is really a matter of the heart. Yours and theirs, not with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-06-14, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,592,907
Posted By joyota

Maybe it was an early paint job or something,...

Maybe it was an early paint job or something, because I confirmed it was a 2004 by checking the drivetrain components. From 2003 to 2004 they changed the RD from Alivio to Deore and this bike came...
Forum: Commuting
03-06-14, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 919
Posted By joyota

That's fantastic! I've planned a 50+ mile ride...

That's fantastic! I've planned a 50+ mile ride this May that I'm hoping will turn into something like that.
Forum: Commuting
03-06-14, 01:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,863
Posted By joyota

+1 for Ergon. Wife and I both love them. She got...

+1 for Ergon. Wife and I both love them. She got the GP3 small, I got GP1 large.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 21,412
Views: 5,328,223
Posted By joyota

In transit to my front door. I can't wait to get...

In transit to my front door. I can't wait to get it nor can my rear-end.
http://i.imgur.com/fF5gLCrl.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,592,907
Posted By joyota

Hey, nice bike! I've got an '04 4500, too but I...

Hey, nice bike! I've got an '04 4500, too but I got it off craigslist and had to give it a little TLC. Looks like you've taken awesome care of it!
Funny that our paint jobs are flip-flopped.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-01-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 4,411
Views: 357,971
Posted By joyota

Just had some snow and it melted. Made for...

Just had some snow and it melted. Made for serious mud slinging fun!

http://i.imgur.com/Uuanfz7l.jpg (http://i.imgur.com/Uuanfz7.jpg)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,538
Posted By joyota

As do I. If only money, space to store it, and...

As do I. If only money, space to store it, and time to ride it were no object...:thumb:
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-13, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,082
Posted By joyota

Shame? I don't think so. At least I hope...

Shame? I don't think so. At least I hope not...otherwise I'm screwed. :lol:

I know I'm saving up for a new bike and fairly certain it won't be a 26". I'll decide on the wheel size when I've tried...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-27-13, 09:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,538
Posted By joyota

BD's done it again. A 100% exact copy of the KHS...

BD's done it again. A 100% exact copy of the KHS 4 Season 3000 re-dubbed a Motobecane Boris X9.

Just in case anyone had any sliver of doubt that this wasn't a total rip-off of the KHS...
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,819
Posted By joyota

How far from home do you have to go to get to...

How far from home do you have to go to get to trails like this?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-26-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By joyota

Hey, cool. I'm originally from Barstow.

Hey, cool. I'm originally from Barstow.
Forum: Commuting
11-25-13, 02:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,534
Posted By joyota

I'm with Telly, it's a nifty device, but I rarely...

I'm with Telly, it's a nifty device, but I rarely bike somewhere I'm not already at least familiar with. Also, I would bet that most cyclists are more familiar with the map of where they are riding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-25-13, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,957
Posted By joyota

Just an update on these shoes in cold...

Just an update on these shoes in cold weather...whoa. They ventilate way too well for the cold weather. My feet get really cold. I wouldn't recommend these for temps any lower than 45°F (7°C) unless...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-25-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,484
Posted By joyota

Fresh from the store? Not a chance. One like...

Fresh from the store? Not a chance.

One like this tho...hmmm

http://i.imgur.com/HIyNAxs.jpg (http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/bik/4196707037.html)
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-21-13, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,819
Posted By joyota

Dude this is killing me! I miss Barstow SO much...

Dude this is killing me! I miss Barstow SO much right now!


Niiiice...
http://i.imgur.com/1r5RG61.gif
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-20-13, 07:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,636
Posted By joyota

This was very helpful for me as well.

This was very helpful for me as well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-20-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,707
Posted By joyota

The price between Alivio and Deore did seem like...

The price between Alivio and Deore did seem like a big jump when I researched them earlier this year, but all the Deore and higher cranks I looked at came with a new BB as well, whereas Alivio...
Forum: Commuting
11-19-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,035
Posted By joyota

13 miles each way, but not every day.

13 miles each way, but not every day.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 649
Posted By joyota

I second looking over CL, but here's a tip for...

I second looking over CL, but here's a tip for buying new this time of year. Go check out your LBS and see what 2013 and maybe if you're super lucky 2012 stock they have left. I just last month...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-18-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,330
Posted By joyota

351297 Yikes. I'm sure I'll be sitting on my...

351297

Yikes. I'm sure I'll be sitting on my saddle less after seeing that.
Forum: For Sale
11-15-13, 11:03 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 159,162
Posted By joyota

Fat chance I know, but I figured I'd try. ...

Fat chance I know, but I figured I'd try.

HAVE: Bontrager 120mm 65°/115° 25.4mm clamp, 1 1/8" steerer. Faceplate's not pretty but everything works great with no issues. Adds character! :p...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-11-13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By joyota

Yes! ...

Yes!

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=350199&d=1384180767
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-09-13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By joyota

I changed the design a bit so that it's easier to...

I changed the design a bit so that it's easier to read from a car's length away.

http://i.imgur.com/5nqvNgg.png
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-13, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By joyota

Thanks for the replies! Yeah, we got pretty lucky...

Thanks for the replies! Yeah, we got pretty lucky since this was Tree Fort's last 2012 and it just so happened to be a small that fit her nicely. It's probably the largest frame she could possibly...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-08-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,951
Posted By joyota

New Bike Day! (for my wife)

My wife had never had a bike worth more than $150 at Target. So when she told me she wanted to be able to ride long distances with me, I decided it was time to upgrade her ~40lb steel Schwinn for her...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-13, 02:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By joyota

I'm still a newb relative to most of the folks...

I'm still a newb relative to most of the folks here so take my advice for what it's worth, but my friends always want me to lead on hilly trails because they say I climb better than them. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By joyota

Thanks for the interest guys, but to be honest I...

Thanks for the interest guys, but to be honest I hadn't thought much about selling it. I'm not even sure if it's appropriate to do so on this forum, especially since I'm not an upgraded member. I'll...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-13, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,224
Posted By joyota

Just to make everyone jealous... ;-)

No, I didn't buy a $10,000 DH bike for folks to drool over (unfortunately). I designed this over the weekend for my truck and cut it out with my wife's vinyl cutter.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-04-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,957
Posted By joyota

I started off backing off the tension one click....

I started off backing off the tension one click. Since then I've tightened them past the factory setting two clicks. I'd had a few unintentional clip outs with them. Two clicks seemed to fix that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-30-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,963
Posted By joyota

Dang, that rig looks like a hoot and a half. Very...

Dang, that rig looks like a hoot and a half. Very nice!
Forum: Commuting
10-30-13, 08:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,075
Posted By joyota

A friend of mine rides 10mi each way everyday,...

A friend of mine rides 10mi each way everyday, throughout the Michigan winters. He's much braver than I. For the really cold mornings, he recommended that I buy a pair of gloves that has an outer...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-13, 08:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,075
Posted By joyota

You disagree that I'm astonished by how many 10+...

You disagree that I'm astonished by how many 10+ and 15+ mile commuters are on this forum? Also, nobody ever said the OP had to commute by bike everyday! Just trying to be an encouragement here....
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