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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,564
Posted By robcor2

I've listened to advice and have decided brakes...

I've listened to advice and have decided brakes and a bottom bracket are the things to upgrade. Getting a a used brake set from local co-op for cheap. Am doing a couple other upgrades, but things...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,564
Posted By robcor2

Brakes it is!!! there is a co-op about a dozen...

Brakes it is!!!
there is a co-op about a dozen miles from me. That'll be where I start. I really appreciate this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 05:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,564
Posted By robcor2

That answers major question, since I don't need...

That answers major question, since I don't need gears..... yet, I need another bike also😁😉

​​​​​​Any suggestions on what brakes to look for?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 05:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,564
Posted By robcor2

Okay, maybe an idea of which parts likely to...

Okay, maybe an idea of which parts likely to break first? Need to have it reasonably durable by next rainy season. Since, I want parts on the cheap buying when available vs needed will save cash.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 04:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,564
Posted By robcor2

Cheap Walmart bike upgrade list

Hi everyone, not a newbie here, but it's been so long, I feel new. Let's say born again rider. Really glad to be back on bike after cancer and other health issues. I currently own a early 2000s...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-10, 12:54 AM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 688,917
Posted By robcor2

THis is actually my wife's 87 SR600 Sock...

THis is actually my wife's 87 SR600 Sock everything except upgrade to DA RD and went with some new Tektro brakes and levers for stopping power and comfort. Gave it to her for V-Day this year after...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-13-10, 01:23 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 138,405
Posted By robcor2

Here is another mountain bike conversion...

Here is another mountain bike conversion completed. I started with a very cheap Bridgestone CB1 that I got for 100 bucks with rack. It was not running....mostly due to the rot on the tires, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-10, 01:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By robcor2

Here is another mountain bike conversion that I...

Here is another mountain bike conversion that I just finished. I started with a very cheap Bridgestone CB1 that I got for 100 bucks with rack. It was not running....mostly due to the rot on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-10, 02:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By robcor2

Good list! I would add barrel adjusters to the...

Good list!
I would add barrel adjusters to the list. The tektro brake levers that will work are the 520's, and your prices are a little low.

I did not stop there though. I eventually added a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-10, 12:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,840
Posted By robcor2

137321137322137323137324Well, She says she loves...

137321137322137323137324Well, She says she loves it. I think it turned out really well. Now that she has had a chance to sit on it, it may be a little too big for her. Darn! Well I am still happy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-10, 02:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,840
Posted By robcor2

Wow guys......thanks for all the...

Wow guys......thanks for all the responses....yeah I thought about the "date" thing afterwords and thought I should have chosen my words better. maybe it was a Freudian slip or something.....cause it...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-13-10, 02:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By robcor2

Wow! Caloso.....you must be so proud! great...

Wow! Caloso.....you must be so proud! great video! I just got my mother-in-law and Father-in-law both bikes so they can spend time with my son on his bike. The bicycle is becoming this thing that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,840
Posted By robcor2

I forgot to include a picture137144137145

I forgot to include a picture137144137145
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-10, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,840
Posted By robcor2

dating my Cannondale

I have recently bought a bike for my wife. It is a red aluminum cannondale race bike with yellow lettering. I cannot find any Cannondales that look like this bike on the cannondale sites. Can anyone...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-12-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,366
Posted By robcor2

I sooooo understand this dilemma. I purchased my...

I sooooo understand this dilemma. I purchased my first bike in twenty years about 7 months ago. I soon became obsessed with riding. When I purchased the bike, my wife thought it would be a great idea...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-12-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By robcor2

thanks for all the replies. The computer has been...

thanks for all the replies. The computer has been down, so I haven't been able to check them. It is interesting how he transitioned form trail-a-bike to regular bike so easily. Many of my fellow...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-12-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 138,405
Posted By robcor2

You should have read the beginning of this...

You should have read the beginning of this thread. Bar ends are definitely the way to go. Not only can they work with every drive train configuration, they are super reliable. If you like riding in...
Forum: Recreational & Family
01-31-10, 03:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,161
Posted By robcor2

4 Year Old Rider

My son has been riding with me since before he turned 4 on the trail-a-bike. Shortly after his 4th b-day I took him to the park and gave him a push on his own bike for the first time without training...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-10, 02:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,194
Posted By robcor2

Ok....I have a similar question. I also have a...

Ok....I have a similar question. I also have a Sora RD330 GS on my upgrade Jamis Coda That I converted to Drops and changed the drive train to a more true road bike. I put Ultegra 8 spd Bar ends on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-08-10, 11:56 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 138,405
Posted By robcor2

Cayles. Well...the bike is done and I have...

Cayles. Well...the bike is done and I have already put on about 200 miles so far this year.....I am in love with it, my other bike is getting jealous. Thanks again for the encouragement and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 39,725
Posted By robcor2

You mentioned making a diagram at several...

You mentioned making a diagram at several stages.....If you have the cpability I would suggest taking pictures at your highest resolution on your camera at regular intervals, if you have the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-09, 02:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By robcor2

Thanks fuzz....that was super helpful....I am...

Thanks fuzz....that was super helpful....I am just gonna give it a try then with the crank and figure out if I need to a new BB if it doesn't clear. I am glad I got the Barcons. THey were the best...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-19-09, 12:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By robcor2

We are using Suntour bar cons in friction mode,...

We are using Suntour bar cons in friction mode, sora front derailleur (triple if we can make the crank work),Sora Rear derailleur (again, long cage if we can make the triple work), and a Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 918
Posted By robcor2

Is Sugino Triple Ring Crank Compatable With my project

Hi we are building a drop bar conversion on a Rock Hopper that currently has a shimano 8 speed free wheel. We want to upgrade to a Triple ring in front. An older peugot was given to us that has a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,635
Posted By robcor2

I use ebay for most things.....I judge the...

I use ebay for most things.....I judge the sellers ratings and I have found that if you research the item and stay within your budget for the item you can get good deals. I use the BUY IT NOW feature...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By robcor2

Sweet bike and the price is right!

Sweet bike and the price is right!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 03:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By robcor2

Thanks cycle_maven for the input for the wheels...

Thanks cycle_maven for the input for the wheels and tires...will the 8 Speed cassette that we are ordering fit onto the wheel?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 03:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By robcor2

oops.....Continued.......Bang for the buck. If he...

oops.....Continued.......Bang for the buck. If he really ends up riding this a lot this summer, we will start looking for upgraded drive train parts. We are using the BUY IT NOW option for Ebay....it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-09, 02:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By robcor2

Wow! Thanks for the all the input so far. We...

Wow! Thanks for the all the input so far.

We have decided to use the wheels, Brakes, BB, Crank, Seat Post, Frame and Fork off of the Rock Hopper.

The Mechanic down at the LBS has bought in to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By robcor2

Finding a complete road bike is not possible. He...

Finding a complete road bike is not possible. He is only 4'10" and any road bikes in his size are new Fuji's ($$$) or special made frames for the vertically challenged ($$$). This adds expense. His...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-09, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,120
Posted By robcor2

Parts List for a MTB to Roadbike conversion Please!

My buddy has a 10 year old son who is an incredible rider.... We are wanting to put together a road bike with drops so that he can get use to the riding position. I should mention we are trying to do...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-13-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 22,570
Posted By robcor2

It has been fun reading these posts regarding...

It has been fun reading these posts regarding newer riders, drop bar conversions, bicycle physics, and the rest. I must say that Tinamuous story resonates the most, especially the over thinking of...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-05-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 138,405
Posted By robcor2

Cayles......awesome looking ride. That is what I...

Cayles......awesome looking ride. That is what I am gonna do for mine (same model). Don't mean to be a copycat....but is the sincerest form of flattery. Thanks for the photo.

Robert
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-09, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By robcor2

wow! thanks for the quick reply. I think a friend...

wow! thanks for the quick reply. I think a friend of mine might trade me a 12-25 cassette....would this be a more perfect match? Would this eliminate the need to adjust the tension screw?
Thanks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By robcor2

can I replace my Acera 8spd with a 105 5500 GS

Hi

I have a RD 5500 that I had taken off my road bike (9spd) and I have another commuter bike that has an Acera rear derailleur with an 11-32 cassette. I would like to use the better derailleur...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-30-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,520
Posted By robcor2

Go for it!

I bought my wife the Coda Femme 3 weeks ago while I was looking for a vintage french road bike for myself......after looking at many vintage bikes and watching her ride the Coda, I just went and...
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