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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-08-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,592,539
Posted By akbiker

I could be wrong but you got the tires on the...

I could be wrong but you got the tires on the wrong wheels. If you put the rear tire on the rear wheel it might help the climbing:thumb:. Also the tire you have the rear wheel is directional and you...
Forum: Recreational & Family
04-30-09, 06:37 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 36,800
Posted By akbiker

I have taken both my children biking before the...

I have taken both my children biking before the age of one using there car seat strapped into our burley trailer. This way the car seat in doing to protecting. I strap the car seat in backwards just...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-08-09, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By akbiker

yeah I actually have a guy who has ridden it 6...

yeah I actually have a guy who has ridden it 6 times and won it once training me and he will be crewing it for me. just looking for other thoughts. thanks so much for the link and encouragement.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
03-07-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 922
Posted By akbiker

advice for long distance

I plan to ride the Fireweed 400 here in AK this summer. 400 miles 28,000 ft total elevation gain. this will be my first really long ride (more than about 80 miles). looking for any tips/trick or...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-11-07, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,515
Posted By akbiker

cut a hole in front of your mouth. I put a hole...

cut a hole in front of your mouth. I put a hole in mine about the size of a quarter right in front of my mouth. I just blow through it. so far good to 0 degrees F.
Forum: Commuting
12-03-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By akbiker

I have only ever had one flat before this. so I...

I have only ever had one flat before this. so I think I would only try tubeless as an experiment.

I found some sharp edges on the rim around the valve hole. I filed them off and tried switching...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-07, 08:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By akbiker

the hole is a little large for the presta valve,...

the hole is a little large for the presta valve, but have used presta in this rim for about 5 years no problems. The only thing I can think is maybe these tires ride different and cause more stress...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-30-07, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 574
Posted By akbiker

3 flats, 1 month, help

I also posted this commuting, but I thought you guys may have some winter specific ideas.

I bought some used nokian hakka 300 studded tires for winter riding here in Alaska. I love them, but i...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-07, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 873
Posted By akbiker

3 flats 1 month with studs, somebody help

I bought some used nokian hakka 300 studded tires for winter riding here in Alaska. I love them, but i keep getting flats in the same place over and over, 3 times so far. After about 10 miles my...
Forum: Commuting
09-16-07, 12:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,264
Posted By akbiker

What's with the animals I hit a cat

so what is with hitting little animals.

I was riding my usual route to school through a residential area; I saw a cat on the curb so decided to yell to scare it away. Instead of running away, the...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By akbiker

well I do landscape construction. I have a 14...

well I do landscape construction. I have a 14 mile RT. I take the bus half way and bike the last 3.5 mi. I only take the bike to the dump truck I drive during the work day. This gives me option to...
Forum: Commuting
08-27-07, 12:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,333
Posted By akbiker

discs aren't all they are cracked up to be...

discs aren't all they are cracked up to be especially for commuting and touring. they make selecting racks, fenders and things more difficult because of the limited selections available. also I have...
Forum: Commuting
08-14-07, 01:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 440
Posted By akbiker

yeah I also have the topeak explorer disc. I...

yeah I also have the topeak explorer disc. I carry one or two panniers with it and so far I love it. really sturdy. I have carried about 30-40 lbs with no problem. It looks funny from the back...
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