Recent content by UncleKenny

Give it back to the person it was stolen from.

The Redline 1.2 comes standard with 20 inch rims and 1.9 inch tires.

Keep in mind that owners need a place for their dogs to run free. Many take advatage of open space trails to fill this need believing their dog won't be a problem for any of the few who they encounter. That being said: If the area you are riding in is managed (state/national park, trustees of...

Measure from the center of the crank bolt to the top of the seat tube. under 15 = XSmall 15 - 16" = Small 17-19" = Med 19 - 21 = Lg over 21 = XLarge

The integrity of the bike would be compromised and it could simply fold under your weight. They do make bikes like you are describing, but they were designed to support the weight of the rider with only the one bar. Also, those tubes are hollow. If you were to cut it off you'd be left with 2...

I know about registering a bike with the poice dept for the purpose of IDing stolen bikes, but I was recently told that a man paid an ANNUAL fee of 50 cents for the right to ride his bike when he was growing up in PA. Frankly, I think he's full of it. Can anyone prove me wrong or him right?

Depends on what you think is a ton of money. Quality low-end bikes start at around $500-$600 new. A good bet is the classifieds. Continue your research including visiting a bike shop or two to ride test ride different kinds of bikes (ignore cost, you're looking to discover what you like). Then...

My son will be going to RPI and is looking for places to ride. He doesn't have a car, so trails he can ride to would be great, but I'm sure he can grab a ride if necessary. Any suggestions? Thanks

Sort answer - not likely. You should definitely try. Ask for the owner. He's likely the only one that will make such a decision. And he's the only one that'll be feeling the pinch of his creditors. The shop may have a last year's model in stock you can get a deal on, but for this year's model...

You failed to mention your budget. How much do you have to invest in it? The bigger the budget, the better the bike. If you don't have a helmet, deduct $40 from your bike budget. Around $300 - Trek 3700, Jamis Trail XR, Giant Boulder Around $400 - Trek 3900, Specialized Myka HT or Hardrock

Check out the Trek Navigator, Giant Sedona, and the Diamondback Serene online (links below). It's a good place to start. You can enter your zip code in each of their websites to search for a dealer. Go to a few shops before deciding and ride as many as possible asking the salesperson to show...

Check out the Trek Navigator, Giant Sedona, and the Diamondback Serene online (links below). It's a good place to start. You can enter your zip code in each of their websites to search for a dealer. Go to a few shops before deciding and ride as many as possible asking the salesperson to show...