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Forum: Fatbikes
04-26-24, 11:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,942
Posted By milesofsmiles

I just bought my fat bike so I could get rid of...

I just bought my fat bike so I could get rid of my 27.5 hard tail and maybe 29er full suspension because they are heavy. The new/used 2019 Specialized Fatboy is much lighter. I plan on riding it...
Forum: Fatbikes
04-26-24, 10:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,444
Posted By milesofsmiles

This is my new/used one. It's a 2019 Specialized...

This is my new/used one. It's a 2019 Specialized Fatboy with 26"x 4.6" tires and I love it.

This is the day I got it, excuse my finger....
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-08-15, 02:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

The increased tire pressure helped a lot today. I...

The increased tire pressure helped a lot today. I think I'm going to raise it even more, 30 front and 35 rear.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-15, 05:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

I got a new bike a couple of weeks ago, a...

I got a new bike a couple of weeks ago, a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-15, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,290
Posted By milesofsmiles

I found this today while I was in the store, 45...

I found this today while I was in the store, 45 Piece Threaded Insert Riveter Kit (http://www.harborfreight.com/45-piece-threaded-insert-riveter-kit-1210.html). I might have to get one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,290
Posted By milesofsmiles

Thanks johndthompson, it's an aluminum frame....

Thanks johndthompson, it's an aluminum frame. Hopefully the link you gave me will work. It's the bottom screw hole and the screw is in it for right now. I put a zip tie around it to keep it from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-15, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,290
Posted By milesofsmiles

Fixing a Stripped Water Bottle Cage Screw Thread

It looks like I stripped on of the threads on the frame of my bike that is for a bottle cage screw. I used some white Teflon tape wrapped around the screw but I was looking for a better fix. Any...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-23-15, 01:25 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

Cool vids. The Fla. ones looked like what I road...

Cool vids. The Fla. ones looked like what I road today, the BC ones more like what I road yesterday ( not that mountainous but that rocky). I think I have my tire pressure set pretty good for most...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-15, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By milesofsmiles

The instructions for the computer said you can...

The instructions for the computer said you can measure the circumference of the tire and enter it as a four digit number. The four digit number is the circumference of the tire in millimeters. The...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-15, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By milesofsmiles

Silly me. JerrySTL you nailed it, at least part...

Silly me. JerrySTL you nailed it, at least part of it. I had changed the mph to kph accidentally and didn't notice it. When I changed it just now the total distance number changed from 59.40 to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-22-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 937
Posted By milesofsmiles

I Question My Bike Computer

I have a bike computer, an Axiom Wireless, that I put on my mountain bike. I had it on my comfort bike (26" wheels) and it didn't seem to have a problem but now that it's on my new MB (29" wheels) I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-15, 02:48 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

I thought about that idea yesterday, mainly...

I thought about that idea yesterday, mainly because of the different road/trail conditions I am and want to ride. I was thinking of a "State Park Hopping" journey here. There are quite a few in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-15, 01:57 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

The OP is in Southern Michigan, pretty flat....

The OP is in Southern Michigan, pretty flat. About 50-70 miles north and it starts to get fun but no mountains. I road again today at 28 psi front and 30 psi rear. It seems to be a good compromise...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-15, 02:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

OK, that's 130 lbs divided by 7 equals 18.5. So...

OK, that's 130 lbs divided by 7 equals 18.5. So rounding off it would be 20 for the rear and 17 for the front.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-15, 01:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

Very good advise, it's easy to get overwhelmed in...

Very good advise, it's easy to get overwhelmed in the beginning trying to sort it all out.

I road some different trails today, beginner level really. Not too many roots or rocks but quite a bit of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

I had the feeling that was going to be the answer...

I had the feeling that was going to be the answer I got. I was thinking a lot more about it after I posted that idea.
As I said I am a beginner and I have a lot of the basics to learn. I learned a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

To quote myself... That was the pressure my...

To quote myself...

That was the pressure my bike pump gauge said so I checked it with my car tire gauge and it said 45 psi rear, 42 psi front. So after riding today I stopped at the store to get...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-15, 05:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

I went back out this afternoon, couldn't sit home...

I went back out this afternoon, couldn't sit home and wait for the storm that never came. I road on actual mountain bike trails. Now I have raised the pressure up to 35 psi in each tire to see the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-18-15, 12:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

Before I started riding today I checked the...

Before I started riding today I checked the pressure in both tires. The front was 22 psi and the rear was 30 psi. I will work from there and adjust the pressure on each to see what works. I only just...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-15, 05:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the help.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-15, 03:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,412
Posted By milesofsmiles

Tire Pressure

I just got a new 29" mountain bike yesterday. I was looking at the side of the tires for the required pressure. It says 35 psi recommended, 60 psi max. Is there a benefit to putting more than the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-11-15, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By milesofsmiles

Well, I did it. I traded in the Schwinn (which I...

Well, I did it. I traded in the Schwinn (which I will miss) for a GT Backwoods Sport, GT Backwoods Sport Mountain Bike - 2015 Performance Exclusive...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-08-15, 02:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By milesofsmiles

Well, I got the new tires today, the Forté...

Well, I got the new tires today, the Forté Greenway-K Mountain Bike Tire (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1168230_-1___000000?avad=55963_f914fc9e&s0=z00hkbzc), 700 x 40. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-15, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By milesofsmiles

I started looking at the Sheldon Brown info about...

I started looking at the Sheldon Brown info about tire sizing and it helped some, I have to look at it again now that the whole thing is getting clearer.



I noticed that when I was at the store...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-15, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By milesofsmiles

Yes, that's what I figure. I think I'll do that...

Yes, that's what I figure. I think I'll do that next weekend. I just can't stay off those trails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-15, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By milesofsmiles

Thanks for the info. Yes, I realized that the rim...

Thanks for the info. Yes, I realized that the rim size would be be a big factor. This is exactly what it says on my tire and made it confusing...40-622 (700 x 38C) 28 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/2.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-04-15, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,663
Posted By milesofsmiles

Tire Size Confusion

Hello,
I have a Schwinn Voyageur 2 comfort bike with street/slick tires. I want to get some knobby mountain bike style tires, like the Kenda K831 Tire - 26 x 1.95 - REI.com...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-14, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

Hmmmmm, that just might work. I think it would...

Hmmmmm, that just might work. I think it would extent it enough and have a bigger "foot" so it doesn't sink into the soft ground. I'll have to get a couple and see. Thanks no1mad.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

Kickstand Extenter

I didn't know where to put this thread so I put it here. Does any one know of where to get or how to make a kickstand extender? I need to add about an inch. My bike is top-heavy now and I need it a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-14, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By milesofsmiles

Thanks moomlessnight "Reveal The Path" is it. I...

Thanks moomlessnight "Reveal The Path" is it. I don't know why a couple of days ago when I went on Google and typed in "Bicycle Documentaries" that one didn't come up.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-21-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 669
Posted By milesofsmiles

Looking For a Documentary

Hello,
I am looking for a documentary is saw last week on Netflix but can't find now. It is about four guys that ride from Scotland to Alaska. Two of them are professional rides, of the two one had...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-13, 08:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By milesofsmiles

Here is a picture of one that some one left the...

Here is a picture of one that some one left the cassette on the wheel(Trailer 2), http://www.re-cycle.org/trailer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-13, 03:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 550
Posted By milesofsmiles

Wheel Axle

Can I use a front wheel axle on a rear wheel? I want to make a bike trailer to tow behind my bike. I saw a used rear wheel/tire with no axle that I was thinking of but I don't need the gears on it...
Forum: Touring
11-17-13, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,115
Posted By milesofsmiles

I bought one of these today...

I bought one of these today...
Forum: Touring
11-08-13, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,115
Posted By milesofsmiles

That's exactly what I'm thinking. Thanks for the...

That's exactly what I'm thinking. Thanks for the links, I like the homemade Travoy. I was considering doing some thing like that.
Forum: Touring
11-06-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,115
Posted By milesofsmiles

http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/bicycle-touring-...

http://bicycletouringpro.com/blog/bicycle-touring-trailers/ , here's a good link.
Forum: Touring
11-06-13, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,115
Posted By milesofsmiles

Thanks for the input, lots of good ideas. I like...

Thanks for the input, lots of good ideas. I like the Burley Travoy and the BOB Ibex Bike Cargo Trailer the best so far.

bikenh, I hear where coming from man but I have questions about hauling it...
Forum: Touring
11-05-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,115
Posted By milesofsmiles

Cyclebum, I like these. And this, an interesting...

Cyclebum, I like these. And this, an interesting use of old bike parts,...
Forum: Touring
11-05-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,115
Posted By milesofsmiles

Backpack on Bike

I want to started traveling with my bike (26" full suspension mountain bike) and my large 38" tall backpack next spring. I am looking for a way to hall the pack. I have come up with one idea and that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

floating dutchy Wellllllll, I need to get...

floating dutchy

Wellllllll, I need to get the crank puller gear. It came with the BB too but I am going to try and just change the crankarms and see how it does. I want to have the BB wrench on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,970
Posted By milesofsmiles

Yes, and that's why I remeasured. I was in a...

Yes, and that's why I remeasured. I was in a hurry, drooling over the new crankset not thinking that the measurement was off. But then again I got my mountain bike only three months ago and am not up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,970
Posted By milesofsmiles

Thanks for the info and opinions so far. ...

Thanks for the info and opinions so far.



Bike inseam, from the floor to the crotch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-13, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,970
Posted By milesofsmiles

I am 5' 9" with a 31" inseam bty.

I am 5' 9" with a 31" inseam bty.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-13, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,970
Posted By milesofsmiles

Ok, I don't know how I was so off on my...

Ok, I don't know how I was so off on my measurement of my current crank arms but I was off by 10mm, I was trying to use two short rulers and messed it up. I measured again and they are 170mm, plus I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-13, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,970
Posted By milesofsmiles

Crank Arm Length Vs Seat Height

I didn't know exactly where to ask this question. I have a mountain bike and I am changing the crank set to smaller gears, from 48/38/28 to 42/34/24. To fill you in on the details about my knee...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-13, 02:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

I got the new crankset today. It said it was a SR...

I got the new crankset today. It said it was a SR Suntour XCT 42/32/22 but it's not, it's a SR Suntour XCC 175mm 24/34/42. The two teeth don't matter. The crank arms are longer than the one on my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

I found a Suntour crankset on ebay that was taken...

I found a Suntour crankset on ebay that was taken out of a bike that was never ridden. I has 42/32/22 gears. Is also comes with the BB so if the cranks don't fit my BB I should be ok. I checked and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-13, 01:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

OK, my front gears are 48-38-28, standard set I...

OK, my front gears are 48-38-28, standard set I guess. I found a set 42-32-24 and 42-32-22. Can any one here tell me if there is a chart or what ever that can tell you in power and speed what the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-13, 05:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

I found this, how does it work, special...

I found this, how does it work, special derailleur? http://www.amazon.com/Cycling-Bicycle-Shimano-Freewheel-Bicycling/dp/B00DW2UOMW/ref=sr_1_9?s=cycling&ie=UTF8&qid=1380064215&sr=1-9
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-13, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,154
Posted By milesofsmiles

Switch the front and rear gears on this and you...

Switch the front and rear gears on this and you have what I want, 342561
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