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Forum: Mountain Biking
09-23-10, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 617
Posted By zjk

word of warning: Nothing stands up well to the...

word of warning: Nothing stands up well to the snow.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-10, 09:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,010
Posted By zjk

It seems that you have about hit the extent of...

It seems that you have about hit the extent of what you can do yourself. The problem is that most of the time, it is a simple tension or such adjustment, but sometimes it can be the things that you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-10, 09:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By zjk

not exactly a greese. It's called fibergrip i...

not exactly a greese. It's called fibergrip i think. FinishLine sells some
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,040
Posted By zjk

Did they only start to drip after you started...

Did they only start to drip after you started adjusting the brake? Rebleeding will probably solve the problem
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-14-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,289
Posted By zjk

i would not call everyday. That is a good way to...

i would not call everyday. That is a good way to annoy the mechanics who are trying to work on the bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By zjk

good question is what does the puncture look...

good question is what does the puncture look like? (pin hole, snake bike, long slice, large-muli tare look)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,135
Posted By zjk

Favorite: bikes that work. Now for a real...

Favorite: bikes that work.

Now for a real answer: I have a growing respect and awe for the old school steel frame road, but as of now I love workin on new things that i haven't seen before or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-10, 04:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 818
Posted By zjk

i usually race 15 miles so farthest would be...

i usually race 15 miles so farthest would be between 15 -20 while training.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-10, 11:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,906
Posted By zjk

I actually ride the Gary Fisher Cobia and love...

I actually ride the Gary Fisher Cobia and love it. Contrary to what you said about being discontinued, it is actually a little different. They are just being brought under the trek name but retain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-10, 09:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,193
Posted By zjk

you know your a bike tool junkie when you go and...

you know your a bike tool junkie when you go and buy the park tool EK-1. yea, that happened....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-10, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,580
Posted By zjk

small frame mighto be the problem. The shorter...

small frame mighto be the problem. The shorter stays means that even though the same set up that would work on your bike might not work on your wife's. The shorter stays that are made to accommodate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,038
Posted By zjk

magnet on the poke thingy is on the side of the...

magnet on the poke thingy is on the side of the plastic that that has the Bontrager "B". Also the actual pick up on the fork receiver might be in a different place. These could cause it not to pick...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,380
Posted By zjk

First question is how is the rotor hitting? When...

First question is how is the rotor hitting? When the rub occurs, is it on one side with extra room on the other side? Does it only do it at certain points? Does your caliper have tilting ability...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-10, 07:52 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,161
Posted By zjk

Interesting, I have torqued quite a few of the...

Interesting, I have torqued quite a few of the seat bolts to proper torque with no problems what so ever. It would just be a random bolt problem. Only other think of would be proper hand placement...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-10, 07:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 772
Posted By zjk

We had a case at our bike shop where the guy and...

We had a case at our bike shop where the guy and gal were cross chaining enough to actually prematurally ruin the front sprocket and turn them into finely tuned throwing knives and the sides of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,082
Posted By zjk

if i am right, an allen wrench fits into the...

if i am right, an allen wrench fits into the screw hole somehow to actually turn it. it is either slightly smaller than the hole, in which it will grab after the threads or you need a slightly bigger...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,553
Posted By zjk

bleeding would probably be the next step to take...

bleeding would probably be the next step to take in trying to get the brakes how you like them. One thing to also remember is that there is a little burn in period for the pads when they are first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,999
Posted By zjk

I usually put a rag between the seatpost and...

I usually put a rag between the seatpost and clamp and be very gentle with the amount of force i use to clamp it
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-10, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 760
Posted By zjk

well how have you adjusted it so far?

well how have you adjusted it so far?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-17-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,254
Posted By zjk

I almost always where a hat when I am riding in...

I almost always where a hat when I am riding in down (helmet always for mountain biking), and the hat is usually biking related as well. I carry a chrome bag which I love as it is actually meant for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-10, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,760
Posted By zjk

it isnt just bent or broken teeth that will cause...

it isnt just bent or broken teeth that will cause the problem. Problems can start to occur if the sides of the teeth start to wear causing the chain to not sit well on the chainring. My guess is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-26-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,767
Posted By zjk

with pictures for us

with pictures for us
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-23-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,508
Posted By zjk

Age 17 and been mountain biking for 3 years now....

Age 17 and been mountain biking for 3 years now. Started right after i started working at the local bike shop so my learning curve was quite fast
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-09, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By zjk

It will be 16.43 Germans use commas where...

It will be 16.43 Germans use commas where americans use periods and vice versa
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,066
Posted By zjk

so where do you live?

so where do you live?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,409
Posted By zjk

One guy actually showed me a handy way to do it...

One guy actually showed me a handy way to do it the other day. You need a little bit longer crank bolt and you just screw the crank bolt on right through the bb tool into the bottom bracket. It keeps...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-09, 09:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,769
Posted By zjk

darn it, i thought i was being tricky using that...

darn it, i thought i was being tricky using that tool to pull zip-ties tight.... the tri-allen tool from park is the one tool I end up using the most while working on bikes. the 4,5,6 suits most...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-24-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 10,003
Posted By zjk

The last 3 of our bike shop employees to buy...

The last 3 of our bike shop employees to buy bikes have all bought 29'ers. GF Cobia, GF Paragon, GF Superfly. Awesome decision
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 859
Posted By zjk

I would say just take them both for a test ride....

I would say just take them both for a test ride. One should have a better feel than the other with its cockpit length.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-20-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By zjk

i can help answer the second question i guess....

i can help answer the second question i guess. Carbon is an odd material when they use it for bikes in that its only strong in the directions that it is needed to be. Try bending carbon fork legs...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,786
Posted By zjk

You could try the trek urban bikes ranging from...

You could try the trek urban bikes ranging from the valencia, allant, soho, or district. Fisher line also has the fast city series which is also quite nice. Also might want to check out the dual...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-23-08, 11:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,556
Posted By zjk

They whole gary fisher line upgraded for the 09...

They whole gary fisher line upgraded for the 09 year. They improved geometry make the 29ers feel a lot better. It will give you the handling of a 26 with the rolling capabilites of the 29. I would...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-03-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 477
Posted By zjk

i use clipless and at first, my pedals were...

i use clipless and at first, my pedals were really hard to get out of. This was because they were set a little tighter from the manufacturer, so all i had to do was use an allen wrench to loosen them...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-08, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 307
Posted By zjk

am i ready?

I am training to start racing but i really don't know how i am doing. I am planning to race in the WORS series in Wisconsin next summer but i really dont have anything to gauge my progress too. What...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,553
Posted By zjk

http://www.likeabike.com/Seiten/LIKEaBIKE%20jumper...

http://www.likeabike.com/Seiten/LIKEaBIKE%20jumper/Fotos%20jumper/LIKEaBIKE-jumper-gruen-up-a.jpg
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yea, that's right, its a kids bike...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-08, 04:17 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,437
Posted By zjk

sunday: usually light bike ride monday:...

sunday: usually light bike ride
monday: football weight lifting
tuesday: trail ride
wednesday: football weight lifting
thursday: trail ride
friday: football weight lifting
saturday: watever i...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,415
Posted By zjk

lol i was specifically told by my boss at our LBS...

lol i was specifically told by my boss at our LBS that i would fall so there would be no way to avoid it. i was told to ride around my neighborhood and just practice unclipping.

p.s. setting the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-08, 07:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,264
Posted By zjk

its when you are in gear like 1,8 or 3,1 where...

its when you are in gear like 1,8 or 3,1 where your chain isn't in a very straight line from front gear to back gears. You can get a lot more power from a straight line witht the chain and it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-08, 08:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By zjk

what gears are you having problems in? it would...

what gears are you having problems in? it would help a lot in finding a solution
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,948
Posted By zjk

my bike shop mostly has park tools and they seem...

my bike shop mostly has park tools and they seem to work out really well.
Forum: Mountain Bike Racing
05-23-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,107
Posted By zjk

that looks like a great race......to bad i live...

that looks like a great race......to bad i live in america.....

i guess ill find others:)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,961
Posted By zjk

im in high school, 5'9 and 120 pounds....I think...

im in high school, 5'9 and 120 pounds....I think i beat most of you.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-27-07, 09:35 AM
Replies: 324
Views: 14,172
Posted By zjk

15, I work at a bike shop and am in highschool

15, I work at a bike shop and am in highschool
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-07, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,109
Posted By zjk

You should probably pick up a book on bike repair...

You should probably pick up a book on bike repair like the park tools book. Something like that will help you to learn what to do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,111
Posted By zjk

I have an older alien tool that I really like and...

I have an older alien tool that I really like and I would also recommend them.
Forum: Introductions
07-23-07, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By zjk

I'm from the south-east. Near Milwaukee.

I'm from the south-east. Near Milwaukee.
Forum: Introductions
07-20-07, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By zjk

ummmm..........................

ummmm..........................
Forum: Introductions
07-20-07, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 266
Posted By zjk

Hello everybody

Hi, my name is Zach and I am from Wisconsin. I have a job at a bike shop in my town and that has gotten me into biking more. I am currently saving for a bike and hope and I can share and learn from...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-07, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,006
Posted By zjk

lol, I really want the thief to respond...

lol, I really want the thief to respond...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-07, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 563
Posted By zjk

they did a bad job with that one. Rather quick...

they did a bad job with that one. Rather quick fix though. Just take it in and they should tighten it and true it if they are nice.
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