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Forum: Off-Topic August 27th, 2013, 07:11 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Sometimes I have to say something a little more...

Sometimes I have to say something a little more expletive laden to some folks :eek:

I also need tools and such. I started looking for a pack that has most of the tools I need but I can't seem to...
Forum: Off-Topic August 27th, 2013, 07:02 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Awesome. I just ordered some slightly padded...

Awesome. I just ordered some slightly padded short liners and the Ortlieb Panniers (Back Roller Classic in red)from amazon (slightly cheaper, plus LBS will take over a week to get them :( ) and I...
Forum: Off-Topic August 17th, 2013, 08:17 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
Wow! Really nice 20-25mi ride this morning :D ...

Wow! Really nice 20-25mi ride this morning :D

Had the Topeak Rack installed on purchase! I had a messenger bag on me, while I strapped the small water bottle bag to test out the bungee cords +...
Forum: Off-Topic August 16th, 2013, 06:30 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Cool, thanks. The 8.3DS is freakin awesome! Loved...

Cool, thanks. The 8.3DS is freakin awesome! Loved the ride home, practically effortless! Was a blast, more feedback tomorrow.
Forum: Off-Topic August 16th, 2013, 12:56 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
I thought I would too, but I felt too cramped on...

I thought I would too, but I felt too cramped on the 15.5. The Roam 2 is sorta in between the 15.5-17, but felt...... weird. The 17.5 felt pretty darn good, although I'm not sure I'm too comfortable...
Forum: Ride Reports August 16th, 2013, 09:19 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=14...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=143994

:mad::mad::mad::mad:
Forum: Off-Topic August 16th, 2013, 03:59 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
The roam was supposed to be a "hookup" throigh my...

The roam was supposed to be a "hookup" throigh my friends pops, who happens to work at a bike shop. Well, we had some "miscommunication" and he built up a roam 2, from 2012. I told him thats not what...
Forum: Off-Topic August 15th, 2013, 07:02 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
So the Roam purchase was a bust. Still have no...

So the Roam purchase was a bust. Still have no bike :mad:

Idk what I should get anymore. I still have a chance with that 8.3DS for $550. But I also think I should just get a used bike with winter...
Forum: Off-Topic August 15th, 2013, 10:05 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
Looks awesome! Goes good with the car too :D

Looks awesome! Goes good with the car too :D
Forum: Off-Topic August 12th, 2013, 08:17 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
Great price! Wish I was closer to ya. I just...

Great price! Wish I was closer to ya.

I just purchased the 2013 roam 2. just about same features as the 11' roam 1 I believe, maybe a few different components. Frame size is slightly larger at...
Forum: Off-Topic August 11th, 2013, 06:42 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
I could get an '11 giant roam 1 for $500 brand...

I could get an '11 giant roam 1 for $500 brand new. Or the Trek 8.3DS for about $550.

So I guess it comes down to these 2 bikes: '11 Giant Roam 1 ($500) vs '13 Trek 8.3DS and the shops that they...
Forum: Off-Topic August 10th, 2013, 01:49 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Check this out. Responding to him now JIC. ...

Check this out. Responding to him now JIC.

http://newyork.craigslist.org/que/bik/3993519302.html

Edit: Forget it, in my haste I didn't realize it had v-brakes...

Here are a few more I was...
Forum: Off-Topic August 10th, 2013, 01:09 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Ok, so I test rode a Giant Revel 3 and a trek...

Ok, so I test rode a Giant Revel 3 and a trek 8.3DS. The Giant left a little to be desired, but that was after I rode the 8.3DS which isn't a fair comparison. The trek bike was pretty solid, but not...
Forum: Off-Topic August 9th, 2013, 12:26 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Well, that was from the quote not from me...

Well, that was from the quote not from me specifically lol.

I have used a few bike frame calculators and know that a bike for me would usually be around 17" or 43cm. Regardless, I'll still go to...
Forum: Off-Topic August 9th, 2013, 09:31 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
:confused40: Edit: For a cheapish price...

:confused40:

Edit:

For a cheapish price I'm looking at these bikes from BD: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/hay1200xi.htm & ...
Forum: Off-Topic August 9th, 2013, 08:45 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
Thanks again for the info Olivia. Glad to have...

Thanks again for the info Olivia. Glad to have you around on these forums! :welcome:

That warranty bit has me leaning toward buying new, although I have yet to hear/read of someone trashing a bike...
Forum: Off-Topic August 9th, 2013, 08:06 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
Is there a big difference in wheel size? A few...

Is there a big difference in wheel size? A few selections are 26" vs 29". Also, I hear you can put 2.3" tires on 700c rims on MTB that come with 26" tires.

a qoute from MTB forums that a few...
Forum: Off-Topic August 8th, 2013, 07:07 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Also, I should let you guys know that the bike...

Also, I should let you guys know that the bike will be used for commuting in NYC, so a beater will do me good. It will have to be locked up outside of school and on a rack in the garage at work.
Forum: Off-Topic August 8th, 2013, 06:03 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
OMG. trying to find a bike is ridiculous. Many...

OMG. trying to find a bike is ridiculous. Many different generations with many different frame sizes on top of all the different models. Even with the limited models mentioned here. It's absurd!...
Forum: Off-Topic August 8th, 2013, 02:25 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Thanks Chris! I'll start looking for info on...

Thanks Chris! I'll start looking for info on those bikes when I get home tonight. I'm really excited about this already, can't wait for tomorrow neither!
Forum: Off-Topic August 8th, 2013, 01:37 PM
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Posted By nycsteve
Great info so far, thanks guys and gals. ...

Great info so far, thanks guys and gals.

Well speaking to a friend of mine who rides, he will be GIVING me a MTB tomorrow most likely! Not sure of the brand or components yet, but he's gonna help...
Forum: Off-Topic August 8th, 2013, 08:52 AM
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Posted By nycsteve
Okay guys, need help. I've thought about it...

Okay guys, need help.

I've thought about it in the past and now I'm thinking about it again; I want to get into bicycling. My injuries (accident) will prevent me from riding comfortably for a...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 7th, 2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 96
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Posted By nycsteve
They have it, they're the ones that sent it to...

They have it, they're the ones that sent it to me! I'm waiting to hear back from him to see how the lady is doing.
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 7th, 2013, 09:13 AM
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Views: 9,869
Posted By nycsteve
Sorry for all the double posts. Anyway, got...

Sorry for all the double posts.

Anyway, got a copy of the police report today. It is in "my favor", with 2 witnesses saying she ate a stop sign on her part. No signs or anything from me. I totally...
Forum: !%@*#$%!)@#&!%@ I crashed! August 6th, 2013, 01:44 PM
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Views: 9,869
Posted By nycsteve
I was thinking about the ER6N, an SV or the...

I was thinking about the ER6N, an SV or the YZF-6R. Lowest price might be on the SV I think.

FRAME: Not that I know of. The insurance guy that I spoke to was a general claims rep. I'm going to...
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