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• Posted in thread: Frame materials for Overweight Cyclists on 05-17-2013 at 06:55 PM
  It could also be from these bikes sold at the big box stores. Being made over in China and
  Taiwan the frame tubing is much thinner in order to bring the price down on the "off the shelf"
  bikes. They s...

• Posted in thread: The Ride of Silence on 05-15-2013 at 04:25 PM
  Ill be doing a ride of 1 since there isnt a local event going on

• Posted in thread: Weight Gain on 05-15-2013 at 03:34 PM
  Ive been back on the bike now for about 3 months and I will end up riding through the summer
  until the weather changes again. I usually only ride when the weather is fair. I ride after
  work every nigh...

• Posted in thread: Puncture on 05-13-2013 at 05:57 PM
  I usually dont mind a couple mile walk after a puncture but riding shoes dont help the walk

• Posted in thread: Bud's chain cleaning thread on 05-08-2013 at 12:03 AM
  I spray it on, use a brush to clean it and then wash it off. Its only on the chain for maybe 15
  minutes. Ive been doing it for years with no issues

• Posted in thread: Bud's chain cleaning thread on 05-06-2013 at 08:32 PM
  I use simple green (biodegradable) for the degreasing, then Dawn and water. Instead of the oven
  I just take an air hose and blow the thing dry. Then I relubricate and install. Never had any
  issues

• Posted in thread: Giants SWEEP Dodgers!! on 05-06-2013 at 03:18 PM
  Go Gigantes!! I only live an hour away so I plan on catching a few games this year.

• Posted in thread: Kool Stop Salmon Pads For Tektro on 05-05-2013 at 11:40 PM
  Which Koolstop salmon pads would I use for my Tektro R737 calipers? Please advise

• Posted in thread: How bike friendly is your state? on 05-03-2013 at 05:42 PM
  We are 19th in California but it looks like its based off of demographics. We have way more
  friendly communities and trails than Washington state but the % based on population makes us
  only 19th.

• Posted in thread: Frame tubing of choice? on 05-03-2013 at 02:42 PM
  Ive owned steel and alloy and the steel for me has been the best ride. It seems to flex over
  the bumps whereas the alloy tends to shutter over the bumps which is more of a horrible
  vibration. Both hav...