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Forum: Mountain Biking

08-02-22, 07:59 AM

Replies: 23

drop bar mountain biking sizing question

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Posted By Swimmingbulldog

That Surly Corner bar looks like a nice option....

That Surly Corner bar looks like a nice option. Thx. I have not heard of it before. I have seen the Gator Bar and I see that it works with twist grips as well. I have considered that but the bar...

Forum: Mountain Biking

08-02-22, 07:55 AM

Replies: 23

drop bar mountain biking sizing question

Views: 2,994

Posted By Swimmingbulldog

My preferred road bike size is 21 inch. I know...

My preferred road bike size is 21 inch. I know what you mean in regards to being to stretched out. I put drop bars on a 1990 22 inch Schwinn Crosspoint and it was too stretched out. My back got...

Forum: Mountain Biking

08-01-22, 08:46 AM

Replies: 23

drop bar mountain biking sizing question

Views: 2,994

Posted By Swimmingbulldog

Thank you for all your insight. I am surprised...

Thank you for all your insight. I am surprised you all said go down a size. It makes sense to me now, No doubt that is what would be best for mountain bike riding. I failed to mention that I was...

Forum: Mountain Biking

07-28-22, 02:57 PM

Replies: 23

drop bar mountain biking sizing question

Views: 2,994

Posted By Swimmingbulldog

drop bar mountain biking sizing question

As a 5'9" individual with short-ish legs, I would imagine most mountain bike sizing charts would put me at a 17 inch frame. If I was to switch my handlebars to drop bars, do I need to alter frame...

Forum: Mountain Biking

07-20-20, 09:36 AM

Replies: 13

1985 ROSS MT Hood all original

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Posted By Swimmingbulldog

I just picked one up for $50. I want to refinish...

I just picked one up for $50. I want to refinish it. Did you ever find the decal? Where did you get your "Ross" and "Mt. Hood" decals?

Forum: Road Cycling

07-16-18, 12:56 PM

Replies: 63

First major crash

Views: 5,891

Posted By Swimmingbulldog

Check the spokes first. I would assume that if...

Check the spokes first. I would assume that if something got caught in there (most common), then there would be signs of damage even though the debris is not. If you see nothing, I think the front...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

06-11-18, 08:47 AM

Replies: 279

1986 Schwinn Peloton Registry

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Posted By Swimmingbulldog

I just got myself a '86 Peloton that someone was...

I just got myself a '86 Peloton that someone was trying to turn fixie.... with the tubular wheels! He gave me three sets of wheels with no tubes or tires. I was planning on swapping out for 700c but...

Forum: Road Cycling

08-30-17, 06:04 PM

Replies: 2

Schwinn Passage

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Posted By Swimmingbulldog

Thanks for the tip on the bent fork, I would not...

Thanks for the tip on the bent fork, I would not have thought of that. The body looks good from the pics everything appears stock. I only hesitate because its a bit of a drive to get it. Definitely...

Forum: Road Cycling

08-30-17, 01:53 PM

Replies: 2

Schwinn Passage

Views: 511

Posted By Swimmingbulldog

Schwinn Passage

I am just now increasing my mileage to 20 plus at a time, and I am considering doing some longer distances. I have a 90's bianchi which I feel is good for the triathlon coming up, but I wanted...

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