My New Toy

CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
edited July 2004 in Off-Topic
<div class="IPBDescription">A gift, and a fine one at that.</div> <img src='http://www.pacific-cycle.com/brands/pacificproducts/bikes/bike_photos/26_elite/26_elite.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />
[26” Men’s Aluminum Hardtail MTB Frame][Suspension Seatpost][Quick Release Front Hub][Horizon Riser MTB Handlebar][Ball Burnished][Adult][Adult Comfort / Mountain Bike Riding][Handcrafted Aluminum Hardtail][Gournd Assault XC Suspension Fork][Black Riser MTB Handlebar and Stem][SRAM 21 Speed Grip Shifters][Shimano 21 Speed Derailleurs][Alloy Linear Pull Brakes][Pro Max Brake Levers][Prowheel 3 Piece Cranks][7 Speed Freewheel (13-28t)][20” X 1.5” Alloy 36 Spoke Anodized Rims][Quick Release Alloy Front MTB Hubs][26” X 1.95” Black MTB Tires][Pacific Sport Saddle][Lifetime Warranty on Frame and 1 Year on the Fork and Components]

Woot, Now I can get out and exersize or somthing. Just got back from about a 20mi ride on it. Yea, I'm gonna take a cold shower...
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  • SkySky Join Date: 2004-04-23 Member: 28131Members
    group advice = teh win
    gj caboose
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  • RaVeRaVe Join Date: 2003-06-20 Member: 17538Members
    W00t, next thing you know Caboose begins running over people he don't like with his new bike

    But damn, me like!
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  • usernameusername Join Date: 2004-06-22 Member: 29473Members
    edited July 2004
    it's a start. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    ps. suspension is for <span style='color:white'>Dodge this.</span>!

    you really want me to dodge it again? <!--emo&???--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/confused.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='confused.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • [WHO]Them[WHO]Them You can call me Dave Join Date: 2002-12-11 Member: 10593Members, Constellation
    edited July 2004
    <!--QuoteBegin-username+Jul 26 2004, 04:41 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> (username @ Jul 26 2004, 04:41 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> it's a start. <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile.gif' /><!--endemo-->

    ps. suspension is for <span style='color:white'>Dodge this.</span>! <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    more than one wheel is for ****.
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  • CabooseCaboose title = name(self, handle) Join Date: 2003-02-15 Member: 13597Members, Constellation
    Meh, I like it, you can say suspention sucks, but I think it's a damn good bike. <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • OttoDestructOttoDestruct Join Date: 2002-11-08 Member: 7790Members
    Meh I need to get a new bike, seeing as I had to leave mine when we moved <!--emo&:(--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/sad.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='sad.gif' /><!--endemo-->
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  • SirusSirus Join Date: 2002-11-13 Member: 8466Members, NS1 Playtester, Constellation
    If you ever take that out on a trail may I make some suggestions, as a somewhat experienced mountain biker ?

    Switch out the SRAM Speed Shifters and get some Shimano Rapid Fire shifters. And take off the protector things (Things on the end of the handle bar, I can't remember, I want to say ski bars).

    Why ? Because Speed Shifters involuntarily shift, and it's awful, and the ski bar things have no real purpose, you will more comfortable and in control with them off and sometimes they can catch on to things causing bad falls to happen. Take off the kick stand too if you ever take it on a trail as well, it can cause a fall as well.

    If you ever spent more money on a bike, the first thing I would suggest would be clipless shoes and pedals. I couldn't live without mine.

    You should take it on some trails and see if you like Mountain Biking ^^.
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  • MedHeadMedHead Join Date: 2002-12-19 Member: 11115Members, Constellation
    I had a Schwinn Crosscut hybrid bicycle that I had help in "modding", and I did much of what Sirus advised. The speed shifters are awesome, they worked better than any shifters I've ever used.

    The clip pedals and shoes are also great. I wouldn't want to ride without them. For the first few rides I fell a lot, since I had yet to learn how to remove my feet. After that, it became second nature, and my mobility improved greatly. Definitely a must-buy.

    Although, I disagree with the "ski bars" as he put it - I found them helpful in easing back and arm pains during prolonged riding, but I can see what he's getting at.

    As for the kickstand, if you're not going to remove it, perhaps using a non-acidic tape to keep it strapped to the frame would be advisable.

    I highly recommend <a href='http://www.nashbar.com/index.cfm' target='_blank'>Bike Nashbar</a> for any future purchases. Their clearance items often are really useful, the specials are great, even their everyday prices are competetive. I used them during the refit of my Crosscut, and was very pleased with their products and service. Mail order catalogs are available as well.
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