BobH

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• Posted in thread: Pushing my Ridingl Envelope and having Fun! on 01/23/2012 at 9:02PM
  Good for you on the track stands. I have been trying to learn how to do them for many years. How many
  times did you fall before you got it? Noel, I haven't fell yet, it just a matter of time 'til I do...

• Posted in thread: Pushing my Ridingl Envelope and having Fun! on 01/23/2012 at 9:11AM
  Hi Folks, So far, I'm really enjoying winter. Last fall I purchased a Haro Steel Reserve 1.1 and made few
  changes to it. I'm running a 25 /16 ratio, changed to a seat with some springs, and added a fr...

• Posted in thread: Laser cut Bicycle Man! on 01/22/2012 at 5:38AM
  That is nice! At a glance, I can tell that isn't my profile (grin). The spousal unit did good! BobH.

• Posted in thread: Question on gearing ... on 01/19/2012 at 9:16AM
  Working in your cadence is harder than just buying new gear, but much more effective. Mr. Hack has given
  you the scoop. If you are small to average height, shorter cranks may also improve your cadence...

• Posted in thread: Winter Sucks! on 01/15/2012 at 4:51PM
  Hi there Dubbie, Winter does have some nasty days. After 3 days of snowy roads Lilly and I set up our
  trainer again. Now we have no valid excuse not pedal, however, I still was able to spend some on m...

• Posted in thread: Looking for Feedback on Gearing for Potential Bike Build on 01/04/2012 at 11:21AM
  Hi Everyone, This is my first post. Hello from Kelowna, B.C. I am returning to cycling to build fitness
  after breaking my back a decade ago. I currently weigh 230 lbs and my goal is to get down to 170...

• Posted in thread: Cycling goals for 2012 on 12/04/2011 at 11:15AM
  I will try to do more group rides with my wife, we did our first one this fall.I will try to ride in the
  Gravel Grovel.I will get 165mm cranks fitted to my Haro Reserve 1.1I will become one year older...

• Posted in thread: Triton on 11/21/2011 at 5:42PM
  Laura, That looks to be a very nice piece of equipment. I look forward to seeing photos of you putting it
  through its paces. I am envious of those who are skilled at trials riding, I fear that I will ...

• Posted in thread: Winter Sucks! on 11/20/2011 at 11:01AM
  Hi Dub, We have had a lot of wind here in central Illinois the last few weeks. My last few morning rides
  have been in the 20's and 30 degree temps. I've been enjoying my rides so far. I ride in lower ...

• Posted in thread: how much..? on 10/26/2011 at 11:55AM
  play should there be on a cb hub...from going forward back into brake mode:confused: Gearing isa big
  factor. The taller the gear ratio the less movement the crank will make between engaging and brakin...