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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-15, 02:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,533
Posted By krue1971

Glad to see him in a new location.

Glad to see him in a new location.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-15, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 975
Posted By krue1971

Did they burn your hand?

Did they burn your hand?
Forum: Touring
08-19-15, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By krue1971

I'm also planning on hitting the Trace in...

I'm also planning on hitting the Trace in October, riding from Nashville to Natchez. First thing I recommend is ordering the packet from the National Park Service. Also you can read journals of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-15, 02:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,583
Posted By krue1971

My best was during a mountain bike race that was...

My best was during a mountain bike race that was preceded by about 8 hours of steady rain. One of the bridges had a tight turn with berm right before it and I failed to get straightened out before I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-15, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,446
Posted By krue1971

Similar thing happened to me, told the wife I was...

Similar thing happened to me, told the wife I was getting another mtb when I got below 200#. Lynskey came up on craigslist for a good price and I bought it. Unlike you I decided to go ahead and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-09-15, 02:08 PM
Replies: 858
Views: 98,254
Posted By krue1971

I'm all for the guy making it, changing his life...

I'm all for the guy making it, changing his life and such, but this kinder, gentler thread is boring as heck. I get the idea of being encouraging but when it gets in the way of pointing out...
Forum: Introductions
08-08-15, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By krue1971

Two very good trails in your area are the one...

Two very good trails in your area are the one Lake Lurleen and the the one at Tannehill State Park. Tannehill is flow city, very fast trail.
Forum: Introductions
08-08-15, 01:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 491
Posted By krue1971

Dude! Come back to the dark side, sooo many good...

Dude! Come back to the dark side, sooo many good mountain bike trails around now. Depending on where in LA you are there's two trails in Mobile, Swayback in Wetumpka, Oak Mountain in B'ham and my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-04-15, 10:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,257
Posted By krue1971

The only issue I have with my Lynskey mountain...

The only issue I have with my Lynskey mountain bike is that my son stole it from me to race on this year. Rides as good or better than my El Mariachi, love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-15, 06:23 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,882
Posted By krue1971

Aluminum, steel and titanium here.

Aluminum, steel and titanium here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-15, 06:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,691
Posted By krue1971

Swapped to a 80mm adjustable stem and rode 10...

Swapped to a 80mm adjustable stem and rode 10 miles this morning, it felt better but I'm going to play with angles and may even swap the orientation of the bars. I have about 10 weeks to get it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-15, 01:44 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,691
Posted By krue1971

My first experience with the trekking bars, the...

My first experience with the trekking bars, the ones I have are the $15 nashbar versions. I am playing around with stem lengths and angles, looking for what works best. I
am a mountain biker and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-15, 08:59 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 14,691
Posted By krue1971

Here's my 87 Schwinn High Sierra, getting it set...

Here's my 87 Schwinn High Sierra, getting it set up for some light touring.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-15, 12:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,813
Posted By krue1971

Ok, now I've read the thread, now to go read the...

Ok, now I've read the thread, now to go read the journal.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-15, 11:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,124
Posted By krue1971

I live in the muggy south and sweat like a plow...

I live in the muggy south and sweat like a plow mule and sweat gutr is the only thing that keeps sweat out of my eyes. I even bought their hard hat version to wear at work.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,055
Posted By krue1971

Yeah I started that thread, upshot is when I'm...

Yeah I started that thread, upshot is when I'm riding bike I haven't been able to tell a difference unless I look down.
Forum: Touring
07-12-15, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,532
Posted By krue1971

Don't know about their touring bikes but I picked...

Don't know about their touring bikes but I picked up one of their Ridgeline MTB's used and it is a truly nice riding bike to be a hardtail.
Forum: Southeast
07-10-15, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By krue1971

I usually start at Jackson Station, especially...

I usually start at Jackson Station, especially since they added a new parking lot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-15, 02:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,751
Posted By krue1971

Sure will, and thanks in advance.

Sure will, and thanks in advance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-15, 10:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,751
Posted By krue1971

I sold my setup before moving, now I need to...

I sold my setup before moving, now I need to build a shop and get back into it. It's a great feeling to take a rusty/ugly piece of metal and make it shiny.:-D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-15, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,751
Posted By krue1971

I started with paint stripper, then used a media...

I started with paint stripper, then used a media blasting cabinet, then used a brass brush in my drill to get the final finish. PITA considering it's a Trek full suspension bike and I had to take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-15, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,751
Posted By krue1971

I've not done bike stuff but I did powdercoat...

I've not done bike stuff but I did powdercoat some brackets for an old truck and I loved the way they turned out. I have some friends that have access to powdercoat equipment at their school who did...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-06-15, 06:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,640
Posted By krue1971

Received it today, looks like a new one. Can't...

Received it today, looks like a new one. Can't wait to try it out.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-06-15, 02:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By krue1971

With a Lauf suspension fork you could have that...

With a Lauf suspension fork you could have that puppy below 20#.;) Sweet ride btw.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-06-15, 02:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,946
Posted By krue1971

I've a ti mountain bike that I rode single speed...

I've a ti mountain bike that I rode single speed (but now my son races with it so I'm back on steel) and Ti definitely rides nice if you can afford it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-15, 02:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,678
Posted By krue1971

My triple ring setups are typically 22-32-42 but...

My triple ring setups are typically 22-32-42 but most people are ditching front derailleur and going with a single ring in the 30-34 tooth range. For instance my son races my Lynskey with a x7 10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Which rack do you have on the front of yours?

Which rack do you have on the front of yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 08:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Very nice pair of bikes, love the OD paint on the...

Very nice pair of bikes, love the OD paint on the Cdale
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 05:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Yes, that link shows out of stock.:)

Yes, that link shows out of stock.:)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-15, 12:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Is the front rack still in production? I'm...

Is the front rack still in production? I'm looking online and having no luck finding it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-15, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,349
Posted By krue1971

I just saw a Specialized Epic Marathon carbon...

I just saw a Specialized Epic Marathon carbon frame/wheels needs cranks der/shifters and brakes for $950 on the Online Swap Meet Facebook page. I also keep an eye on the MTB Swap Meet page.
Forum: Southeast
07-04-15, 07:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,505
Posted By krue1971

Coming from a Mtb perspective, for long rides...

Coming from a Mtb perspective, for long rides without water supply I wear a camelbak. I generally freeze small diameter water bottles from Wally world or DG and peel the plastic off and slide whole...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-04-15, 01:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,609
Posted By krue1971

Love my EX9, definitely a comfy ride compared to...

Love my EX9, definitely a comfy ride compared to my hardtail.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-15, 01:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

What fenders and racks did you use if you don't...

What fenders and racks did you use if you don't mind me asking?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Not a fan of gel saddles but I do like a little...

Not a fan of gel saddles but I do like a little in the palm of my gloves. Have a B17 on the way to replace the sofa mine came with, I hope it lives up to the hype.
Forum: Southeast
07-02-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 4,826
Views: 461,183
Posted By krue1971

Got in 12 miles around the house today, gotta...

Got in 12 miles around the house today, gotta start somewhere
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-15, 06:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,932
Posted By krue1971

My first impression is that I never really...

My first impression is that I never really noticed anything, which is good I guess.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

I'm a single speed riding mtb'er at heart, I'm...

I'm a single speed riding mtb'er at heart, I'm not a high cadence type guy. Going to work on that but I may never spin much faster than 80 or 90 RPM
Forum: Southeast
07-02-15, 01:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By krue1971

You would probably survive below New Augusta, but...

You would probably survive below New Augusta, but the paper mill is in New Augusta so there will always be trucks coming and going. I would maybe ride it between New Augusta to Runnelstown but there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-15, 01:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Okay first impressions after a 12 mile ride...

Okay first impressions after a 12 mile ride around the house are 1) the gaps between the gears was very noticeable which I guess I should have figured and 2) my slow self was spinning out around 15...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-15, 10:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.
Forum: Southeast
07-02-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By krue1971

No problem, just be aware that the facilities in...

No problem, just be aware that the facilities in Prentiss are usually locked, I'm guessing due to vandalism.
Forum: Southeast
07-02-15, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 606
Posted By krue1971

Yeah, it's not too bad around here. I just stay...

Yeah, it's not too bad around here. I just stay off Hwy 29 'cuz I don't have a deathwish.
Forum: Southeast
07-02-15, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 762
Posted By krue1971

No problem, I don't have the post count to reply...

No problem, I don't have the post count to reply to your PM. But to answer your question I live north of Runnelstown. I ride the Mtb trails at Jackson road on the Long Leaf, I ride the new trails...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,932
Posted By krue1971

That would be nice, I intend to do some touring...

That would be nice, I intend to do some touring with the bike and my knees are 44 years old.:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 08:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

I missed a pic somehow.

I missed a pic somehow.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 07:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,828
Posted By krue1971

My Schwinn High Sierra

I didn't get into mountain biking seriously until 2007 or so. I remember buying a Rock Hopper in 93 or so and trading it in on a Rocky Mountain Thin Air in 97 or so. That being said I'm ignorant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 959,589
Posted By krue1971

Here is a picture of my recent score and one of...

Here is a picture of my recent score and one of myself with my other passion.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-01-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,640
Posted By krue1971

I sent payment, don't have enough posts to reply...

I sent payment, don't have enough posts to reply to your PM. Kicked in $3 for the fee since you're covering shipping.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-15, 06:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,932
Posted By krue1971

I am going with the consensus to not fix it if it...

I am going with the consensus to not fix it if it ain't broke. Plan on a maiden voyage in the morning.
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