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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 11:52 AM
Replies: 408
Views: 26,997
Posted By sweeperdave

I used to be an aerobics instructor and...

I used to be an aerobics instructor and understand the motivational potential of music during a workout. However, on the road as well as off-road, I want to be as fully engaged with the ride as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-18, 03:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 20,368
Posted By sweeperdave

One of the trends that I find off-putting (AKA...

One of the trends that I find off-putting (AKA ugly) is sloped or curved or slope and curved top tubes. They're a trend like fins on a car. Different yet dumb. Curved tubes merely add to the cost of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-18, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By sweeperdave

A heavy-impact solution

I finally excised the creak from my Bontrager Race Lite wheel. Earlier I determined the source of the creak was, indeed, the front wheel after I switched it to another bike and heard the same...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-11-18, 03:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,948
Posted By sweeperdave

Thanks Hokie! I'll look into this.

Thanks Hokie! I'll look into this.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,948
Posted By sweeperdave

Shifter solution for Ultegra 3X9

I've been a fan of flat bar road bikes since Klein offered its first one in 2002. I've wrenched several for myself and others. I still ride conventional drop bar road bikes more but nothing beats the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-18, 02:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,295
Posted By sweeperdave

Yikes, I've developed it too.

I put together a parts bike with Bontrager Race Lites and discovered my front wheel is creaking. I confirmed it by switching the wheel to another frame and riding it.
I've tried some solutions but...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-13, 06:08 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 30,120
Posted By sweeperdave

I've closely inspected the Nashbar FB-1 and...

I've closely inspected the Nashbar FB-1 and compared it to the Scattante (Performance Bicycle brand) FR-330. There are a total of six of these bikes in my family. The frames are similar if not...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 30,120
Posted By sweeperdave

Mgeaffriau wrote: My wife is 5'4" as well...

Mgeaffriau wrote:


My wife is 5'4" as well with similar body build. She rides the 51cm version of the FB-1 and it fits her perfectly. As I mention in my review, the degree of adjustability is...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-11, 02:48 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 30,120
Posted By sweeperdave

I've recently wrenched together not one but two...

I've recently wrenched together not one but two Nashbar FB-1 bikes. I bought the 51cm model for my wife and I assembled my brother's wife's 54cm unit. Both went together nicely and both wives are...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-11, 12:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 30,120
Posted By sweeperdave

I have been following prices on the Performance...

I have been following prices on the Performance Bicycle Scattante FR-330 and the Nashbar FB-1 which are extremely similar specification-wise. My sister and my niece own the FR-330 for the...
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