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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-10-22, 09:39 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,855
Posted By skinz0506

Decathlon's website for the U.S. ships from CA....

Decathlon's website for the U.S. ships from CA. https://www.decathlon.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 04:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By skinz0506

All spokes broke in one area. Both spokes and...

All spokes broke in one area. Both spokes and nipples will be new. Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By skinz0506

I plan on replacing one spoke at a time. This way...

I plan on replacing one spoke at a time. This way I know where each specific spoke was positioned. The LBS mechanic was very helpful. They are 5 minutes from my home. It will be worth the ride....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By skinz0506

I purchased a spoke ruler from Park ($11). I...

I purchased a spoke ruler from Park ($11). I measured a good spoke, remeasured again, and remeasured. Old school measure twice cut once. This time measured 3x's. I should have mentioned that this is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By skinz0506

The mechanic stated that he could replace the...

The mechanic stated that he could replace the broken spokes only to have them (or others) break within a few months. From reading other google posts, others recommended the same as the LBS mechanic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 495
Posted By skinz0506

Question about spokes

I have never rebuilt a wheel before. I purchased a Trek 7000 that was a secondary bike to the one I went to purchase. My guess was the seller wanted it out of his garage. It cost $10. The sellers...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-22, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 429,528
Posted By skinz0506

Picked this n720 up the other day

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2062_baedf1af1c782c173e3afd5af78a65fee279e088.jpg
I picked up this baby the other day from FB marketplace. Only cost $20. Plus...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-02-22, 05:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By skinz0506

Smokinapankake, I have gone through that thread....

Smokinapankake, I have gone through that thread. That was the reason that I purchased the 720. Truly enjoyed the pictures of the bike and what others have done to it. She needs a little work, but I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-22, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By skinz0506

I found a copy of the 1993 Trek catalog online....

I found a copy of the 1993 Trek catalog online. The one on vintagetrek.com would not open before I started this thread. Looks like it is a 1993 with original parts except tires.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-22, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By skinz0506

Picture of the 7000

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_2060_fadfb3718eb493738f2aac7d56758cbde1931bb1.jpg
Picture of the Trek 7000 if anyone is interested
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-26-22, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,379
Posted By skinz0506

Trek 720 Info please

Today I was shopping on FB Marketplace and saw an add for 2 Trek bikes. A 720 and a 7000. I asked the seller if they were for sale individually. They were so I drove over with an interest in the 720....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-22, 05:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 478
Posted By skinz0506

I just put my 1st disc brake bike together today....

I just put my 1st disc brake bike together today. The front pad was rubbing. A Google search lead me to this video. The first part was loosen the screws with the brake depressed. Which I did. Doing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,361
Posted By skinz0506

I purchased this off of Amazon. It costs $83 and...

I purchased this off of Amazon. It costs $83 and I am very happy with it. I haven't seen the Aldi stands in the stores by me for quite sometime. I would have purchased that if it was available. Heard...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-24-20, 06:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By skinz0506

Aquila Mountain Bike

I know nothing about mountain bikes. My son goes with his mountain biking friends. We do have trails in the area that I could go with him for some bonding time. I normally ride a Giant Escape 3 with...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 03:26 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

Nice Escape 2 City. I recently purchased...

Nice Escape 2 City. I recently purchased Ergonomic GP1 grips for mine. Need to put them on. Been lazy.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 03:20 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

Got it off Amazon for $26. It keeps things off...

Got it off Amazon for $26. It keeps things off the handle bar which I like. Good investment.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-12-20, 03:17 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

Thanks, I like it. Very easy to see when we are...

Thanks, I like it. Very easy to see when we are riding
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-20, 06:39 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

SteveKB, I like red. It does standout when you...

SteveKB, I like red. It does standout when you are on the road. Only other color available was black. I do local riding around the neighborhood. I talked my wife into riding with me. It has been a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-20, 07:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

SteveKB, I have enough posts to post pictures of...

SteveKB, I have enough posts to post pictures of my Escape 3. What I didn't know was, you can only post 5 posts/day on the forums. So I had to wait 24hrs. Accessories added were: Cygolite 450 and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

In red

In red
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-20, 07:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

2020 Escape 3

2020 Escape 3
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-20, 06:40 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

Just got post # 7 and 8. Getting there.

Just got post # 7 and 8. Getting there.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 39,131
Posted By skinz0506

I am not a commuter but ride on the weekends....

I am not a commuter but ride on the weekends. Retired courier from a well known logistics company. Second career, teaching math remediation to middle school students.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-05-20, 06:31 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

SteveB, I just tried posting pics. I was denied....

SteveB, I just tried posting pics. I was denied. Need 10 posts in order to post pics. This is 6.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

Love looking at other Escapes. When I get the...

Love looking at other Escapes. When I get the required number of posts, I will post pictures of mine.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-04-20, 05:49 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 62,002
Posted By skinz0506

Recently purchased a Giant Escape 3

I was looking to get back into cycling for exercise. It has been 30 years since I rode a bicycle on a regular basis. My short list consisted of a Jamis Coda S3, Fuji Absolute, and a Giant Escape. Due...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-17, 06:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,066
Posted By skinz0506

I also have an old Minoura truing stand. I have...

I also have an old Minoura truing stand. I have done a few truing jobs and it works for me.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By skinz0506

Thank you for the feedback FBOATSB I can do...

Thank you for the feedback

FBOATSB I can do a lot of my own wrenching. The last time I rode and worked on my bike the Internet was not around. I do enjoy working on stuff, so I won't mind doing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-20-17, 01:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 688
Posted By skinz0506

Another looking for a bike question

This is my first post. I am getting back into cycling to lose some weight and fit back into clothes that are sitting in storage. I did the Thrift store circuit. While I was on Craigslist checking...
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