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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-01-17, 06:26 PM

Replies: 22

Tire size question

Views: 7,289

Posted By Herbie1

You can also mix. I put a 26 x1.5 slick on the...

You can also mix. I put a 26 x1.5 slick on the front of my Trek 930 rigid mtb, and a 26x1.75 on back. Since I weigh 265 lbs, i wanted a bit more rubber on the rear.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-02-16, 09:35 PM

Replies: 101

Etiquette

Views: 8,944

Posted By Herbie1

As I mentioned before I announce well before I...

As I mentioned before I announce well before I pass, and thank the person as I pass.

There are 2 reasons why:

Courtesy -- I share the path with other cyclists, joggers, walkers, horseback...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

12-01-16, 09:07 PM

Replies: 101

Etiquette

Views: 8,944

Posted By Herbie1

I always announce well before I pass. And then...

I always announce well before I pass. And then thank them as I pass.

I HATE it when other riders pass me without announcing, or announcing too late.

I have bee startled a number of times,...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-20-16, 12:38 AM

Replies: 15

Help with spoke upgrade

Views: 3,937

Posted By Herbie1

Thanks again everyone for your feedback, My...

Thanks again everyone for your feedback,

My guess is that I am too heavy for these low-end wheels.

So I am trying to figure out what to do.

Since it is an old $300 bike it does not make...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-19-16, 04:43 PM

Replies: 15

Help with spoke upgrade

Views: 3,937

Posted By Herbie1

FbinNy, Thanks for the feedback. A...

FbinNy,

Thanks for the feedback.

A couple corrections to my original post. 1)The spokes have broken either within an inch so away the nipple, OR at the other end of the spoke where it bends...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

11-19-16, 02:44 PM

Replies: 15

Help with spoke upgrade

Views: 3,937

Posted By Herbie1

Help with spoke upgrade

Hi everyone,

Every 200-300 miles or so I break a spoke. They break on the rear wheel, freewheel side, near the nipple. I replace them myself but I am getting tired it.

I am thinking of...

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