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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 944
Posted By BotByte

He's Crazy, Craigslist ad

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/bik/2442283229.html


$1000 for a entry level Bianchi from the early 80's and he says he's firm on the price. :lol:
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-03-11, 09:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 657
Posted By BotByte

Do you have a fluid or magnetic? Sorry about...

Do you have a fluid or magnetic?

Sorry about the Q&A most people here are a**holes sometimes.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-03-11, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 657
Posted By BotByte

Well people say they are loud and some say that...

Well people say they are loud and some say that they are just fine. What would be considered loud? Dog bark? Clapping hands loud? or a person humming loud?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-03-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 657
Posted By BotByte

I've checked already. Nothing. Do you use a...

I've checked already. Nothing.

Do you use a trainer, if so would a wind trainer be that bad?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-03-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 657
Posted By BotByte

I look on CL for trainers but never thought of...

I look on CL for trainers but never thought of posting ad for one, that's a good idea thanks.

Any body with some answers to my original question?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-03-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 657
Posted By BotByte

Inexpensive Trainers?

Sorry if I'm missing the READ HERE posting, but I'm just going to wing it

I live in a place with some bad winds, bad drivers and 10 miles from good open road ways. Today I got a good 70 mile ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,822
Posted By BotByte

I'm thinking that it's a downtube cable relay or...

I'm thinking that it's a downtube cable relay or a downtube shifter point
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By BotByte

I would stay away from a Hybrid. With a full...

I would stay away from a Hybrid.

With a full fledged road bike, you can attach a rear rack and use it as a commuter and then take that off and use it for sport.

I would say get a good pair of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,183
Posted By BotByte

In the immortal words of Henry Ford: "You...

In the immortal words of Henry Ford:

"You can have any color you wish, as long as it's black."
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,192
Posted By BotByte

"I FEEL HAPPY OF MYSELF!!!" I'm going to...

"I FEEL HAPPY OF MYSELF!!!"

I'm going to scream this after my next century
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 679
Posted By BotByte

I don't use clipless, but I do alter my toe clip...

I don't use clipless, but I do alter my toe clip set up and learned:

one inch forward of the center of you foot is my best position as long as I'm using a hard soled shoe.

On platforms I use...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,370
Posted By BotByte

Lower arm, I'm guessing this is what hold...

Lower arm,

I'm guessing this is what hold the rear wheel to the bike, and part of the frame?

I don't know the term either, but if it's that you can't replace it and you can, but it's not worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,071
Posted By BotByte

What speed of bike are you running?

I just would like to know the census is all.

I run a SS

and my road bike is a 14 speed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-11, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,433
Posted By BotByte

Hybrid Bikes are not for off road use. They can...

Hybrid Bikes are not for off road use. They can be used like any other bike for off road use but I think they are useless.

You can always put some cyclocross tyres on the hybrid and think that the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,549
Posted By BotByte

Narrow is for speed Wide is for grip or...

Narrow is for speed

Wide is for grip or cushion

I never go over 1.95" and usually ride at 1.75"
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-31-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
Posted By BotByte

There is a diameter of the chain ring you need to...

There is a diameter of the chain ring you need to measure. If it's a removable chain ring crank. On cheaper bikes, you cannot remove them.

Go to a LBS and they can measure and figure out what...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-11, 10:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,485
Posted By BotByte

Too high for a aluminum frame I go by: ...

Too high for a aluminum frame

I go by:

Steel - under $50
Cromoly - under $100
Aluminum - under $500
Carbon Fiber - under $1000
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,729
Posted By BotByte

[admin deleted - incorrect and possible dangerous...

[admin deleted - incorrect and possible dangerous advice for new rider]
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,941
Posted By BotByte

Chain is chain. but do get chain oil...

Chain is chain.

but do get chain oil specific to your location and make sure you apply, assemble and correctly maintain your chain. If you do maintain your chain correctly, it will last forever,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-11, 02:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,735
Posted By BotByte

Sorry, I'm not good with newer components, but I...

Sorry, I'm not good with newer components, but I can say this

I had the same problem with RSX components and decided to opt for a higher gearing cassette and a low geared double chain ring. This...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-11, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 465
Posted By BotByte

I lost a lot of weight, 100 lbs. I went from...

I lost a lot of weight, 100 lbs. I went from 300lbs to 200 lbs in a year.

I was biking the entire time but it did not truly make me loose weight, it was actually eating two square of ramen a day,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-30-11, 12:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 528
Posted By BotByte

1. 29er are not worth it. They just have larger...

1. 29er are not worth it. They just have larger wheels, more weight and have no additional points.
2. If I was you, I would drop about $400-450 on a bike that would last me a long time, and spend...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-11, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 457
Posted By BotByte

1. $300 won't get you much. I would say a good...

1. $300 won't get you much. I would say a good $500 would be a good beginner bike. Front suspension only please, full suspension is a waste of money under $700
2. Anything from (Insert all purpose...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-29-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 859
Posted By BotByte

Become a weekend rider, work up to biking in the...

Become a weekend rider, work up to biking in the morning, then work yourself into the grave for all I care. I went from 300lbs to 200lbs in a year because of cycling.

btw, learn how to diet and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 10:29 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,410
Posted By BotByte

yeah... $500 is kinda large to me

yeah... $500 is kinda large to me
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 10:26 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,410
Posted By BotByte

well, do you recommend any or your own?

well, do you recommend any or your own?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 10:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,410
Posted By BotByte

Going up hill into the wind is not fun. And where...

Going up hill into the wind is not fun. And where I live, 70% the time there is wind. It's not that I'm lazy and won't go out, but it would be nice to have a bike trainer at the moment and later on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 10:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,410
Posted By BotByte

Should I buy a bike trainer?

So, ah I'm gaining weight because it's freaking windy (30+ winds) outside and I'm missing the calorie burning force of biking.

I also have had a good flow of money in, about $450. I'd like to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 10:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 859
Posted By BotByte

Take a break for a while, 5 days, take lots of...

Take a break for a while, 5 days, take lots of showers, make sure to eat correctly and to shi*. On the 6th day, take a short ride and exercise could help you return to normal after the cold.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 05:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By BotByte

Yesterday I hit 45 mph on my roadbike ...

Yesterday I hit 45 mph on my roadbike

Downwind, highest gear, full spinning, downhill

it really sucked to stop at that speed


Also today I sold a bike and for the first time, the person...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-11, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By BotByte

I'm 6ft 58cm is sometimes too large for me ...

I'm 6ft

58cm is sometimes too large for me

My SS road bike is a 56cm and the handlebars are the heightest I can come and my seat is half way up. More for comfort.

My road bike is a 54 with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 12:54 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,826
Posted By BotByte

Why you not buy coloryful rims? I have my SS...

Why you not buy coloryful rims?

I have my SS as a show bike, my road bike is butt ugly
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,826
Posted By BotByte

yeah, butbutbutbutbutbut the neon green! I...

yeah, butbutbutbutbutbut the neon green!

I really like eigthinch products. They are great quality and haven't broke on me yet.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 12:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,826
Posted By BotByte

I'm running 5 lbs in my tires and tubes as it...

I'm running 5 lbs in my tires and tubes as it goes, so nothing really matters.
I might go latex tubes to shed off the thornproof tubes. the mr tuffys are working all too well
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 12:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,826
Posted By BotByte

oooo..... neon green. Never ordered from...

oooo..... neon green.

Never ordered from cycling closeouts, how are they?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 12:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,826
Posted By BotByte

Inexpensive Wheelset

My Wobbler Gentlemen 80s are too beat up and I have $200 for a new wheelset.

They have to be machined for brakes, front and back.
Prefered set up:
Black or neon green
Deep v's for strength...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,486
Posted By BotByte

I've got a Trek Carbon series road bike about 17...

I've got a Trek Carbon series road bike about 17 lbs. If I made it into a SS it would be about 14 lbs. No horizontal dropout though, it's a Bit** doing the conversion
Forum: Commuting
05-28-11, 12:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,646
Posted By BotByte

also, if it was the driver's fault, you can sue...

also, if it was the driver's fault, you can sue him. Go see a lawyer with a free consultation if you wish. I did and got enough money for college, but I had no injury, just they tried to kill me.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-11, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,646
Posted By BotByte

I had one hiking. ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN. oh boy,...

I had one hiking. ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN. oh boy, that wasn't a fun hike down.

It took me 3 weeks to use my ankle fully, and 3 months to get used a regular walk. Every now and them when I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 584
Posted By BotByte

Designs as in for silk screening, or t shirts...

Designs as in for silk screening, or t shirts with mtb designs or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By BotByte

Allez is pretty well known but the #### Trek are...

Allez is pretty well known but the #### Trek are foreign to me other then the 2100 because I have one.

If the Allez had the full service, perfect working order, the body is in good shape, wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 409
Posted By BotByte

Yes that is a quick release. I have a road...

Yes that is a quick release.

I have a road bike with a similar quick release and a SS road bike with the quick release in the brake lever.

There are also quick releases on some brakes systems...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 528
Posted By BotByte

7,000 miles on Cheng Shins and a single speed

7,000 miles on Cheng Shins

and a single speed
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-11, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By BotByte

Yeah the bike it too high. Even though it...

Yeah the bike it too high.

Even though it says Trek

Even if you have a use for it

I would offer $75 and tell him it's a 12 year old bike. Unless it has been upgraded with Deore shifters and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,645
Posted By BotByte

I'm a fellow cheapstake, so I buy bikes to take...

I'm a fellow cheapstake, so I buy bikes to take parts off of. I have a road bike at them moment I paid $80 for and the parts on it are worth $1000.

To your question, Nashbar are rebrands but...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-11, 10:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,140
Posted By BotByte

Go for a commuter/hybrid bike 1. because...

Go for a commuter/hybrid bike

1. because they are good beginner bikes

2. Price range


I recommended a Trek Hybrid because I like them better then Jamis and Diamondback
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 942
Posted By BotByte

Bathroom before ride, only bring one water bottle...

Bathroom before ride, only bring one water bottle for under 50 miles, two for 100 miles.

Also, you're not sweating enough, the loss of urine is the sign of dehydration, because you need to pee,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 638
Posted By BotByte

Downhill biking is for people that have been into...

Downhill biking is for people that have been into cycling for 10+ years.

I've been cycling all my life and a single downhill ride scared the sh** out of me.

First. Downhill isn't about riding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-26-11, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 361
Posted By BotByte

Is this for us, or are you asking for a stem?

Is this for us, or are you asking for a stem?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,259
Posted By BotByte

I go as far as I possibly can without a drink...

I go as far as I possibly can without a drink because it causes me to rest.

I drink on flats, or stops.

I take in a mouthful at a time and let it rest in my mouth before drinking it. This let's...
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