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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-02-23, 03:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

Well that was part of my original question, if...

Well that was part of my original question, if this should be repaired or should I get new wheels. if I were to replace them, what would be a reasonable set of road tires.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

This is what I get for being extraordinarily...

This is what I get for being extraordinarily lucky. I've ridden thousands of miles and before the last two weeks had 1 tire pop due to a nail in a bike lane no less and I was half a mile from the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 08:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

I also have a Trek DS1 that I bought new. It's...

I also have a Trek DS1 that I bought new. It's been an absolute tank. I use it more for riding recreationally, like when we are on the road with the camper or at the beach or something. I also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 08:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

oh, and it came loose from the rim. the hub end...

oh, and it came loose from the rim. the hub end it is attached with an L shape on the end that goes in a slot. I could not remove the spoke so I had to bend it around some other spokes to get home
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

The shop is a 45 minute drive unfortunately, but...

The shop is a 45 minute drive unfortunately, but I'll take both wheels in to get them checked. This bike was in that shop about a month ago for a "tune-up". Should that have been checked ?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-29-23, 07:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 929
Posted By slammer66

advice on wheel

I apologize for my ignorance in advance. I've been biking for about 4 years and had good luck with equipment. Now both bikes are down, I'll discuss my road bike for this thread. This morning I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By slammer66

Are the prices on bicyclebluebook.com valid? ...

Are the prices on bicyclebluebook.com valid? They are running a fair bit lower than the prices that are being asked.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By slammer66

It's an aluminum frame I believe, 2011 Trek Alpha...

It's an aluminum frame I believe, 2011 Trek Alpha 1.5. but the cassette and chain have some rust on them...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-23, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 578
Posted By slammer66

Rust on bike

I started on a road bike, then for the last several years I've been using a hybrid bike, which I still like but It's taken some damage and I'm really wanting a second bike and want to go back to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-20, 10:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,801
Posted By slammer66

tuneup mileage

I bought a new hybrid trek a few months back, I got a maintenance package that gives me tuneups for two years or 5 years, I forget. but anyway I've got just under 400 miles on it so far, how many...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,564
Posted By slammer66

I would call myself a relative beginner, having...

I would call myself a relative beginner, having been riding for about 15 months or so. I went with my more experienced friends last weekend, they always ask me about taking a route not wanting to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-20, 06:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,564
Posted By slammer66

I've loved it so far. I did add a handlebar...

I've loved it so far. I did add a handlebar riser and replaced the grips but I generally need that on any bike because I'm long legged and short armed. It's so much more comfortable on the urban...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-21-20, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By slammer66

I just ordered a riser for the bar, I have long...

I just ordered a riser for the bar, I have long legs relative to a short upper torso and arms so for me the "standard" ergonomics never fit.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-20, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By slammer66

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here is my 2021 DS1 on her maiden voyage of 25 miles in suburban Birmingham
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-07-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,475
Posted By slammer66

Since I started this bikers have been breezing by...

Since I started this bikers have been breezing by me like I'm parked, I've just gotten used to it no matter what bike I'm on. I did pass a granny once.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By slammer66

My tires have a 700x40 tube, my wife's a...

My tires have a 700x40 tube, my wife's a 700x45, I just checked Excel Sports and they are out of tubes in that size as well
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-03-20, 10:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,977
Posted By slammer66

Can't find tubes

I bought two bikes this weekend, one for me and one for my wife. I've been looking for extra tubes to pack in the go bag and I'm finding all the websites are sold out, also is there a particular...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-30-20, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,564
Posted By slammer66

Any Trek Dual Sport 1 owners out there.

Greetings. I purchased a 2021 Trek Dual Sport 1 today. I wanted a 2 actually but with my wife also purchasing a bike today (specialized) and with the extremely limited supply of new bikes I had to...
Forum: Southeast
06-14-19, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By slammer66

My auto mechanic is right at 9 miles from my...

My auto mechanic is right at 9 miles from my house so I was going to ride the bike to pick up my wife's car. Between the two is this God awful hill. I'm still trying to get used to the clip on...
Forum: Southeast
06-07-19, 06:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By slammer66

I did pick up the Giant TCR Composite 2 last...

I did pick up the Giant TCR Composite 2 last night. It's either a 2006 or 2007 model. Seems in good shape. I'm going to take a look at one of the brake pads but seems in good shape to ride. I...
Forum: Southeast
06-06-19, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By slammer66

I'm hoping to see the Giant tonight. If the Giant...

I'm hoping to see the Giant tonight. If the Giant doesn't work out it could be a while. It's hard to weed through the bikes on facebook and Ebay. So much of it is crap, many won't communicate, about...
Forum: Southeast
06-06-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By slammer66

So I realize this is not something I am capable...

So I realize this is not something I am capable of yet but I got the idea in my head of doing a ride from my home near Trussville to Huntsville (my daughter lives there and I could hitch a ride home...
Forum: Southeast
06-05-19, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By slammer66

I live just over the line in St Clair County but...

I live just over the line in St Clair County but I ride mainly around lakeshore and mt Brook and then go on to work from there. I ride that route because it's where I was running and I know the...
Forum: Southeast
06-04-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,122
Posted By slammer66

Some Beginner Information

I'm just getting started, I was running for fitness but my knee was giving me problems and about that time I "acquired" a trail bike. It cost me nothing but took about $100 to get into running...
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