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03-28-24, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 230
Posted By mtnbud

That front tire looks awefully close to the...

That front tire looks awefully close to the ground.
03-27-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 230
Posted By mtnbud

I just picked up one of those at Goodwill for...

I just picked up one of those at Goodwill for $7.50. It fits on my Nissan Leaf well, but the side straps are sliding due to the shape of the hatch. It feels really secure and folds up very nicely. ...
02-09-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 314
Posted By mtnbud

Yes - you probably need new sealant.

Yes - you probably need new sealant.
02-08-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks for the suggestion - I was thinking I...

Thanks for the suggestion - I was thinking I might ask them. It's a huge discount so I'm thinking it'd be very tough for them to match that price. I'd rather buy it at my LBS if they could approach...
02-07-24, 11:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By mtnbud

Yes it is. :). Before I saw that deal, I had...

Yes it is. :).

Before I saw that deal, I had him test ride a few bikes at a bike shop when I was dropping off the Klein to get some work done on it. One of the bikes he rode was ironically a Big...
02-07-24, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By mtnbud

Yeah. The Klein is a nice bike and very light,...

Yeah. The Klein is a nice bike and very light, but the frame geometry is totally different compared to new bikes. My son seems okay with riding it, but I wonder if he'd benefit from all the new...
02-07-24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 344
Posted By mtnbud

Kona Big Honzo

I'm thinking about buying a 2023 Big Honzo for my son. Do any of you own one? If you have one, are the brakes and suspension fork alright? He currently rides my vintage Klein Pulse so I'd assume...
01-15-24, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,317
Posted By mtnbud

I put in a request to get permission to post in...

I put in a request to get permission to post in P&R months ago and I'm still blocked out. I must be too contraversial...
Forum: Fatbikes
12-24-23, 03:06 PM
Replies: 329
Views: 78,786
Posted By mtnbud

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Touring
12-04-23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,598
Posted By mtnbud

When I tried using a rear rack offroad, the metal...

When I tried using a rear rack offroad, the metal in the rack fatigued and broke. I'd be okay with using a metal rack offroad if I had some kind of guarantee that the rack wouldn't break. I do...
12-01-23, 09:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks. - I'm not sure what pads the bike shop...

Thanks. - I'm not sure what pads the bike shop put on my bike when they replaced my pads. I didn't have this problem with the original pads. It seems unusual to me to have this issue with brake pads...
12-01-23, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 289
Posted By mtnbud

Disk brake pad recommendations?

Whatever pads the bike shop put on my bike seem to allow grit to embed into the pads which cause the pads to make an annoying gritty sound when braking. I frequently take the pads off and sand them a...
11-27-23, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By mtnbud

I couldn't find any info about 534s online. I'd...

I couldn't find any info about 534s online. I'd be interested in knowing what bearings 534's use.

They could be Shimano. They're all metal, no plastic anywhere. The inside of the cages say...
11-27-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By mtnbud

Me too. It doesn't make sense that there doesn't...

Me too. It doesn't make sense that there doesn't appear to be enough length on the spindle for bearings to fit. The pedals do spin well without them. I'm at a loss...:foo:...
11-26-23, 05:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By mtnbud

I'd say there isn't enough length. Thanks...

I'd say there isn't enough length. Thanks :thumb:
11-26-23, 04:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By mtnbud

That's what I'm thinking. The weird thing is...

That's what I'm thinking. The weird thing is both sides were missing the ball bearings, but they were spinning pretty smoothly even without them. One side didn't feel quite right so I took it...
11-26-23, 03:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 777
Posted By mtnbud

Servicing pedals?

I found a bike dumped on the side of the road that was damaged and had been rattle canned. The serial # is gone, but I've been trying to locate the owner.

I just pulled off the pedals to service...
11-24-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 517
Posted By mtnbud

Dumped roadbike donated to The Hub bicycle coop.

On a ride outside of Salem I spied a road bike dumped over a fence that was likely stolen. I went back with my truck today and brought it home hoping to find the serial #. Whoever took it painted...
11-23-23, 03:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks. It does look like it has a longer top...

Thanks. It does look like it has a longer top tube. It might feel a little better than my Ascent. As it always takes me a few moments to adjust to the way the Ascent feels when I hop on it. I'm...
11-23-23, 01:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By mtnbud

Schwinn Paramount Series 40 PDG?

I'm wondering if the Schwinn frame would be lighter than my Diamondback Ascent Frame?

The seller wants $50 for the bike, but they're elusive. I've been trying to look at it for 2 weeks now, but...
11-05-23, 12:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,649
Posted By mtnbud

Huh? I think you're reading more into this than...

Huh? I think you're reading more into this than what was said...
11-05-23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,649
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks.

Thanks.
11-05-23, 09:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,649
Posted By mtnbud

I was with him when he went off the road. I did...

I was with him when he went off the road. I did a quick inspection of his wheel and didn't see any visible damage to his hub or rim.

I've been lied to at this bike shop before. l've also caught...
11-04-23, 03:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,649
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks all. It a regular 700c wheel. The motor...

Thanks all. It a regular 700c wheel. The motor is at the bottom bracket.

$130 For a new hub and wheel rebuild seems too low a price to me also. He's not always completely honest with me, yet...
11-04-23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,649
Posted By mtnbud

Was my buddy lied to?

An 82yr old friend of mine rode off the edge of the pavement on his ebike and knocked his wheel out of true. I figured he just needed his wheel trued, but the shop told him he needed a new hub. ...
11-02-23, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,558
Posted By mtnbud

I currently have a 1986 Diamonback Ascent that's...

I currently have a 1986 Diamonback Ascent that's set up for touring. The chainstays are nice and long and it has the appropriate mounting points. It's a beast and bombproof, but very heavy. I've been...
11-02-23, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9,028
Views: 3,100,558
Posted By mtnbud

Reflex?

I just saw this bike on CL and was wondering if it'd be a good frame for a touring bike conversion....
09-22-23, 02:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,111
Posted By mtnbud

It was about a year ago. Before then, I hadn't...

It was about a year ago. Before then, I hadn't had an issue although sometimes it'd take months to get my item.

Ali is open to a lot of different sellers. Aliexpress isn't the problem, it's an...
09-16-23, 11:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,614
Posted By mtnbud

I'm using a pair of knockoff feedbag style...

I'm using a pair of knockoff feedbag style waterbottle bags on my handlebars. I couldn't position them tight against my stem and have been experimenting with different mounting methods.

I am...
09-16-23, 08:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,111
Posted By mtnbud

I won't order anything from Aliexpress after I...

I won't order anything from Aliexpress after I had an order never show up. Aliexpress wouldn't refund my money. Their excuse was something like, we shipped it, so you should've got it. They had no...
09-08-23, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 844
Posted By mtnbud

I find Google Maps with the cycling option to be...

I find Google Maps with the cycling option to be helpful, but not foolproof for just the reasons you've mentioned plus it'll sometimes put me on gravel. Depending on the bike I'm using, gravel can...
09-05-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,558
Posted By mtnbud

I believe it's a leg strength issue. I think my...

I believe it's a leg strength issue. I think my legs are stronger in that direction.
09-04-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,558
Posted By mtnbud

Not a left foot right foot thing, but I tend to...

Not a left foot right foot thing, but I tend to twist my heel in towards the bike. That hasn't always worked great depending on the position of the pedals. I've been consciously working on twisting...
08-27-23, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 298
Posted By mtnbud

Never heard of such a brand. Could it have been...

Never heard of such a brand. Could it have been Norco?
08-26-23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,466
Posted By mtnbud

Another type of ad poster on CL I find...

Another type of ad poster on CL I find interesting is the person who posts 2 or 3 close up pictures of a couple spots on their bike without a picture of the complete bike. It makes me wonder if...
08-26-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,617
Posted By mtnbud

It's definitely open to cars right now, but they...

It's definitely open to cars right now, but they did close it for awhile last week due to low visibility from wildfire smoke. There were some on social media complaining about the closure, but I...
08-14-23, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 934
Posted By mtnbud

Do not let a tire rub on your frame. It will...

Do not let a tire rub on your frame. It will trash the tire and it's not good for the frame neither. Seeing if the tire will fit in the front without rubbing is a good suggestion.

This would be...
08-14-23, 11:40 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,475
Posted By mtnbud

From the Trek website. Is Trek implying...

From the Trek website. Is Trek implying something with these photos?
...
08-13-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,475
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks for sharing this article.

Thanks for sharing this article.
08-12-23, 09:05 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 9,475
Posted By mtnbud

Yeah, There's actually a whole bunch of...

Yeah,

There's actually a whole bunch of ebike/motorcycles out there.. Hopefully owners understand when their "bike" isn't appropriate for the family bike path.

They put pedals on it so they can...
08-12-23, 03:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,407
Posted By mtnbud

Yep - that's my fear. I don't think I'd get...

Yep - that's my fear.

I don't think I'd get a roof rack as I have another vehicle I use for carrying my bikes, but it gets terrible gas mileage. I might be tempted to use a trunk rack...
08-12-23, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,407
Posted By mtnbud

Trailer hitch on a 2023 Toyota Camry

Has anyone here put a trailer hitch on a newer Camry or Corolla for carrying bikes? They look to sit pretty low to the ground and there doesn't look to be much ground clearance.


A websearch...
08-08-23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 867
Posted By mtnbud

https://rideweehoo.com/Check out this one...

https://rideweehoo.com/Check out this one (https://rideweehoo.com/)
08-07-23, 09:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 867
Posted By mtnbud

Your toddler will keep growing and eventually you...

Your toddler will keep growing and eventually you won't be able to carry him on the bike. I'd look at getting a trailer for kids and eventually a tagalong bike when he's able.
08-07-23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By mtnbud

I think what started my friends train of thought...

I think what started my friends train of thought was he bought a nicer road bike and he hadn't been using this bike. He asked me my opinion of changing the gearing to have lower gears while also...
Forum: Touring
08-06-23, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,195
Posted By mtnbud

My Mavic 36 hole A719 wheels with XT hubs have...

My Mavic 36 hole A719 wheels with XT hubs have been trouble free since I put them.on my bike over 15 years or more ago. They done thousands of heavy loaded touring miles on pavement and gravel.
08-06-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 433
Posted By mtnbud

Raleigh Cadent 2 on gravel

My buddy wants to use his Raleigh Cadent 2 as a dedicated gravel bike. If this would be a reliable idea, are there any changes he should make to the bike such as tires, gearing, etc...
Forum: Touring
07-27-23, 09:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks for the info! I'll hopefully get the...

Thanks for the info! I'll hopefully get the chance to ride the whole ODT someday :).
Forum: Touring
07-20-23, 06:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By mtnbud

My wife has found out her friend wants to take...

My wife has found out her friend wants to take the ferry to Port Townsend. I am stoked. This should work out so much better for my son and I. Doesn't the Olympic Discovery Trail pass right by there?...
Forum: Touring
07-20-23, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 788
Posted By mtnbud

Thanks for the information. The last time I was...

Thanks for the information. The last time I was on the islands was over 30 years ago. At that time, I remember very little shoulder width, but light traffic. I didn't want to say too much to my wife...
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