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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3,849
Views: 346,068
Posted By fearfeasog

Mixte lovers!

fer all you mixte lovers out there:

http://westernmass.craigslist.org/bik/1205928722.html
(and no it isn't me!)

Date: 2009-06-04, 8:52PM EDT

I have a Shogun 500 Bicycle with Chromium...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-09, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,897
Posted By fearfeasog

it was great. even the knee felt good.

it was great. even the knee felt good.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,747
Posted By fearfeasog

that is one nice looking bike. i love old...

that is one nice looking bike. i love old Schwinns! :thumb:
Forum: Commuting
05-28-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,811
Posted By fearfeasog

actually tied it on my own once three years ago. ...

actually tied it on my own once three years ago. gave up because of a hill! bike week breakfast got me interested again last year, so now i'm completely hooked. oh and the easier route helps keep...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-09, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15,450
Views: 4,072,747
Posted By fearfeasog

i answered a Freecycle post for 4 bikes in my...

i answered a Freecycle post for 4 bikes in my area. never heard back from the loser. then, 2 weeks later i get an email from my friend Helen. turns out it was her all along! so this is what she...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,897
Posted By fearfeasog

warmer than i thought it would be this...

warmer than i thought it would be this AM--50's-ish? and i realized i forgot my shorts for the ride home--i'll be sweating it out in double-layer tights! :twitchy:

i could just wear the boxer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 894
Posted By fearfeasog

i think the bars and the fork aren't quite lined...

i think the bars and the fork aren't quite lined up. makes it hard to get a bead on the fork. i guess you'll be able to tell when you see it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-22-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,774,118
Posted By fearfeasog

perfect, really. style is just style. and way...

perfect, really. style is just style. and way overrated.

wait till i post my as of yet un-found conversion. it's gonna be ugly. all i have right now are the rear wheel, cog and tire!
Forum: Commuting
05-22-09, 01:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,327
Posted By fearfeasog

i didn't vote because i would have to vote for...

i didn't vote because i would have to vote for all of them, therefore none of the choices would really gain relative to eachother so-- no vote is the same as a vote for all. QED

nyah nyah.
Forum: Commuting
05-19-09, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,897
Posted By fearfeasog

Nice and cool to start. decided to take the...

Nice and cool to start. decided to take the shady rail-trail--a longer ride but more pleasant. warmed up pretty quickly on the road, though. 40 minutes from Northampton, MA to Amherst, mostly...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,999
Posted By fearfeasog

:lol: i just do the "french bath." plush the...

:lol:

i just do the "french bath." plush the "shower in stick form" as i like to call it or simply "stick shower"
Forum: Commuting
05-13-09, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 301,897
Posted By fearfeasog

today was my first commute in to work this year. ...

today was my first commute in to work this year. i've been working on a knee problem for some time now, so i waited an extra month. this is ride your bike week here in the Northampton/Amherst area...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,874
Posted By fearfeasog

My Cross Check came with 700 x 32 Specialized...

My Cross Check came with 700 x 32 Specialized Hoffalize's, which seem nice and grippy, pretty agressive knobbies. great for sand and trails. I bought 700 x 35 Continental Countryrides, which are...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 1,934
Posted By fearfeasog

my girlfriend and i are feeling a little...

my girlfriend and i are feeling a little weird....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/content/images/2007/08/30/leagueofgentlemen2_396x222.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-09, 02:46 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,769,058
Posted By fearfeasog

i need a pair of Time ATAC pedals, cosmetics not...

i need a pair of Time ATAC pedals, cosmetics not important as long as they function--willing to trade:

old raleigh (Phillips) 3 speed frame, and the parts that came on it minus the rear wheel,...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,991
Posted By fearfeasog

hmmm, yeah. prolly shudda peekd around the...

hmmm, yeah. prolly shudda peekd around the dumpster, but it's an easy mistake to make. and don't take her word about the insurance--look into it yourself first if you can. then go from there. she...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,745
Posted By fearfeasog

you seem to be taking it in stride. with a good...

you seem to be taking it in stride. with a good attitude like that you'll be better soon. keep your head up.
Forum: Commuting
04-22-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 432
Posted By fearfeasog

time cleats and other pedals

will Time cleats work on any other brand pedals? i have the 2-hole spd type for the time atac mtb pedals.

thx.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 21,031
Posted By fearfeasog

whatever it is, it's a good score, a mhic! maith...

whatever it is, it's a good score, a mhic! maith thú! :P
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,918
Posted By fearfeasog

pleas let us know if you end up posting from the...

pleas let us know if you end up posting from the hospital! but i seriously hope you make it, i would count that a miracle. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,901
Posted By fearfeasog

i think that's in the thread title, innit?

i think that's in the thread title, innit?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-09, 08:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By fearfeasog

yeah--i have a set on another bike of mine, its a...

yeah--i have a set on another bike of mine, its a triple, come to think of it! (no granny ring on it at the mo) maybe i should try those if they're the right length...anyway i like them quite alot.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By fearfeasog

thanks, anthony, i appreciate it! great advice. ...

thanks, anthony, i appreciate it! great advice. Maybe i'll give the 105's a try.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By fearfeasog

when *i* measure i get 34" -- i'm just shoving...

when *i* measure i get 34" -- i'm just shoving the zero end of a tape into my crotchal area and reading where the tape hits the floor. sock feet.

my reasearch on the subject led me HERE...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-09, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By fearfeasog

thanks to all for the replies. i looked at...

thanks to all for the replies. i looked at sheldon's page but really couldn't make much sense out of it tonight, i'l try another time when my mind isn't reeling from work.

I got the bike on ebay,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-09, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 711
Posted By fearfeasog

Shorter crank recommendations?

I just got a Surly Cross Check with the stock Shimano Deore LX (#BB-UN54, 68x113mm) BB, and i want to replace the 175mm triple cranks with something in the 172.5 range. any recommendations? or...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By fearfeasog

thanks! :thumb: house is 100 years old. the...

thanks! :thumb:

house is 100 years old. the wiring somewhat more recent than that! :p actually the fuses are a pain, and they cost money to replace when thay blow, but not as much as replacing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-09, 07:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

the resolution of this thread can be seen HERE...

the resolution of this thread can be seen HERE (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=8578783#post8578783)! thanks for your comments! mark
Forum: Commuting
03-22-09, 07:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By fearfeasog

My new commuter, finally!

after a crazy and stressful UPS and ebay seller ordeal, which ended quite well (and can be followed HERE (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=514922) ) i FINALLY have my Surly Cross Check...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 816
Posted By fearfeasog

you need to have a shop experienced in frame...

you need to have a shop experienced in frame repairs tell you if the fork is fixable. if not its new fork time.

and definitely paint it a different shade of yellow, at least! and lights and a...
Forum: Commuting
03-15-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 450
Posted By fearfeasog

that's really awesome! go go DIY!

that's really awesome! go go DIY!
Forum: Commuting
03-13-09, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By fearfeasog

i will, how could i resist showing off? :)

i will, how could i resist showing off? :)
Forum: Commuting
03-13-09, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 344
Posted By fearfeasog

almost there...

warning--this pointless post brought to you by my happiness due to, well, all that follows!--

so i'm in New england, and i COULD be commuting now, the weather's not SO bad/cold/wet--but here's the...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-09, 08:32 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 10,552
Posted By fearfeasog

+1

+1
Forum: Commuting
03-09-09, 07:52 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,280,579
Posted By fearfeasog

was just fine! had to gas up the Ford on the way...

was just fine! had to gas up the Ford on the way home though! :)

actually, i'm waiting for my Surly CC to arrive, so no commuting by bike for a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

i absolutely agree with you both! since this...

i absolutely agree with you both! since this experience, though, i have resolved to buy local whenever i reasonably can. shopping for lights today online and realized that with shipping,the ones...
Forum: Commuting
03-03-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,612
Posted By fearfeasog

A) Occupation--Preparator at the Eric Carle...

A) Occupation--Preparator at the Eric Carle museum (i frame and hang the artwork)

B) Commuting Distance--about 20 mi round trip

C) When at work I -- b) change clothes/clean up

D) Where bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-03-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

:wtf: wow. just wow. and the person who did it...

:wtf: wow. just wow. and the person who did it gets away scott free.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

UPDATE: good news! the seller has, out of...

UPDATE:

good news! the seller has, out of the blue, contacted me and is going to send me a new frame in exchange for the old one! oh happy day! :thumb::lol::love: no more UPS nightmare!!!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-09, 03:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

yeah the axle had a bit of the clearcoat in where...

yeah the axle had a bit of the clearcoat in where the skewer lives. didn't find a loose cable tie, though. i can't imagine it was anything but the threads that did the damage. -- maybe if all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

yeah, either the nut or the threads--the F. wheel...

yeah, either the nut or the threads--the F. wheel was only attached by one cable tie. if it were 2 we might not have a problem right now.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

i hear you man, i agree with you saying you...

i hear you man, i agree with you saying you really have to do a good job packing because everyone knows what UPS, FEDEX and the USPS do to packages--its a given. so you have to make your packages...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

good weird or bad weird? :p the way this is going...

good weird or bad weird? :p the way this is going it could go either way!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

well my apparent ignorance has me smack IN the...

well my apparent ignorance has me smack IN the loop at this point. UPS is going to pick it up for inspection tomorrow, then, thought they usually ship back to the shipper, they agreed to ship it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 01:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

indeed.

indeed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

y'know thats a funny thing--it doesn't seem to be...

y'know thats a funny thing--it doesn't seem to be at first glance. i spun it and its as true as can be expected. the axle might be ever so slightly bent, on further inspection. what bad luck--the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

yes well i really hope you're wrong, but you just...

yes well i really hope you're wrong, but you just put my fears into words! :cry:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

it is slightly bent. i'm sure that opinion about...

it is slightly bent. i'm sure that opinion about what is rideable and what is not varies so much as to be pretty much useless, though.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

thanks to everyone for your replies. yep the...

thanks to everyone for your replies.

yep the front wheel was cable tied to the TT but the bottom was free. i think things did a lot of shifting around in there. and yeah the nut furthest out on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,571
Posted By fearfeasog

PLEASE HELP!! damage too severe???

i think i know the answer already, but i wanted some other opinions before i took any drastic measures.

got a brand new Surly Cross Check via UPS today. Damaged in transit, i believe. though the...
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