Moronacity Cycling Journal » Entries tagged with "Bike Shops"
Crack Habit Strikes Again
Today marked the beginning of a new era . . . and the end of a new one. Many people figured I bought a new bike. The reason? My 2005 Trek Fuel EX7 went out on the Trekker’s email list and the Red Jacket Forum’s Classified section for sale. It is currently for sale for $600. Why? Well, ok. The truth comes out: Yes. I bought a new bike. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Equipment
Bike Doctor Appointment
I took my bike into The Bike Shop for repair, yesterday. I dropped it off, drove home to get the old bike, and returned for a brake swap. They currently have both bikes and a list of things to do. The Hayes brakes from my Trek Fuel EX7 are going on my Trek Fuel EX8 and I’m getting new front pads. The loose skewer situation is getting checked out on both bikes. The front derailleur situation on the EX8 is also getting checked out. You see, the derailleur was never really adjusted properly. Every time I would come to an abrupt stop, either by braking hard or hitting a rock or root, the chain would come off. This hasn’t been too common, recently, but … Read entire article »
Filed under: Mountain Biking
Warm Fuzzies and Cold Ice Cream
These last two days have been . . . consumed. I worked a twelve-hour shift, yesterday, so that was pretty much wasted time in relation to my personal agenda. I worked eight hours, today, and rushed to the bike shop for a quick repair of my rear shock on my Trek Fuel EX8 – WSD. Last time I was in Copper Harbor – I think it was two weeks ago – my rear shock got a little soft. I pumped more air into it and all the air leaked out when I took the pump off. Chris, at Keweenaw Adventure Company, managed to get it in working order for me to enjoy some serious riding this week. The shock went soft during Wednesday night’s ride. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Equipment
Small Towns Ahead of the Rest
It’s interesting to hear people say things like, “No one will notice, it’s a small town,†or “No one will figure it out, it’s a small town.†What they don’t realize is this isn’t your typical small town. In Michigan, the twin cities on either side of the Portage Canal are referred to as Houghton/Hancock. Even in combination, the two cities are not the largest “city†in the Upper Peninsula. It’s a small place, but that’s the allure. What is truly unique about this “small town†are the people who live here. Consider this, Houghton/Hancock • have two universities: Michigan Technological University in Houghton, and Finlandia University in Hancock• one hospital – Portage Hospital• four bike shops Four bike shops!? Yes. We are world class. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Bike Culture
