tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post3558281495527081514..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Good ol' MonkeyJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-60316571137603781032014-04-04T11:45:31.799-06:002014-04-04T11:45:31.799-06:00Hi,
I am planning to ride the divide this summer ...Hi,<br /><br />I am planning to ride the divide this summer and am very close to purchasing a Karate Monkey. I would love some advice as to how you set it up for the tour. I.e. drivetrain, components, fork, tires, handlebars, storage, etc...<br /><br />Anything helps!<br /><br />Thanks, <br /><br />Cam<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08927688544973849095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-64894788896364313992010-09-22T23:12:26.397-06:002010-09-22T23:12:26.397-06:00Single speed "fixie" bikes are just tren...Single speed "fixie" bikes are just trendy douchebag poser mobiles. There's a reason derailleurs and freewheels were invented, so you don't wreck your knees. I was at a 24 hour MTB race a few weeks ago and watched a guy doing a climb on a fixie, he was obviously killing himself and breathing hard with the wrong gearing for the climb. Just a minute or so later I watched a woman pedal past on a bike with a derailleur and she had the proper gearing and was spinning up the hill with no problem. The only place fixies belong is in track racing, other than that they are just a fashion statement, about as trendy as neon colored cycling clothes were back in the 80's.<br /><br />One thing I noticed in anon's post above was the I'm just a female copout about not knowing how to do bike repairs, that's just lame. I have no respect for any woman who uses that as a reason for not learning or trying to work on your own bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88033424490420331092010-09-22T21:13:24.607-06:002010-09-22T21:13:24.607-06:00If I buy A bike it is going to be A Karate Monkey!...If I buy A bike it is going to be A Karate Monkey!boyd7https://www.blogger.com/profile/13448448829174790425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-89333581123712732862010-09-20T22:48:43.438-06:002010-09-20T22:48:43.438-06:00The KM yearns for just that one gear...let the Mon...The KM yearns for just that one gear...let the Monkey have its way. Big wheels, one gear, mechanical disc brakes, rigid fork...ride it, put it away, ride it the next day.<br /><br />Careful what cog you put on it though - you'll hear 20t a lot in missoula but a 22t works great in the 'snake; you won't have to mash so much esp on SB Overlook and Ravine.snowbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04765499235547879861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-21999956857857955732010-09-20T14:55:09.594-06:002010-09-20T14:55:09.594-06:00I feel you on the emotional attachment to bikes. I...I feel you on the emotional attachment to bikes. I've been "meaning" to sell my S-Works HT for about a year now. I've even stripped it down to a frame to sell and ended up building it back up a few times. Well, I finally sold it on ebay over the weekend and I have to say... it kind of hurts...minhsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364967500442424013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-77800703945367189922010-09-18T21:34:49.967-06:002010-09-18T21:34:49.967-06:00Yay gear! Keep all the bikes for sure.Yay gear! Keep all the bikes for sure.Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201053516148787578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-72136942029645174782010-09-18T21:09:35.189-06:002010-09-18T21:09:35.189-06:00Uni-Tom is right on the money with the link to She...Uni-Tom is right on the money with the link to Sheldon Brown. I managed to unstick a seat post that had been seriously stuck for THREE YEARS thanks to Sheldon Brown's advice. He is now my go-to guy for most things bike related. Also, take time to get to know some of the LBS's in the area. C'mon, this is Missoula we're talking about! There's got to be at least one good LBS.<br />from a Juneau bikerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-80451550027579688392010-09-18T11:07:49.059-06:002010-09-18T11:07:49.059-06:00There is nothing wrong with the number of bikes yo...There is nothing wrong with the number of bikes you own. While you could read your blog to evoke memories you could just as easily look at the bikes and relive those moments in time. I think you should resolve the issue by getting a larger apartment.<br /> <br />BobBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850919070693106576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49617109437224494942010-09-18T09:51:04.400-06:002010-09-18T09:51:04.400-06:00Jill, pop that tire off the Rocky and put a tube i...Jill, pop that tire off the Rocky and put a tube in it. You should be carrying a spare tube regardless. It will bail you out when the tubeless fails! Keep the Monkey as well. I miss mine at times.Tmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81579799798192812072010-09-18T07:51:43.957-06:002010-09-18T07:51:43.957-06:00Get rid of the fixie. All the cool kids are commut...Get rid of the fixie. All the cool kids are commuting on Pugsleys now.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430613012546575890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-83562175769741548532010-09-18T07:17:34.314-06:002010-09-18T07:17:34.314-06:00Maybe date a bike mechanic?
Our 23 year old daug...Maybe date a bike mechanic? <br /><br />Our 23 year old daughter was having lots of computer problems with her old laptop....<br /><br />.....she started dating some guy that works as a Apple Store Genius-computer problems solved:-)The Donut Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09824654137428116697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-80419004639964690152010-09-18T06:19:11.766-06:002010-09-18T06:19:11.766-06:00it is like a little family of bikes you have there...it is like a little family of bikes you have there. one day there will be an all purpose, all singing all dancing bike for every occasion. A bit like a swiss army knife but in bicycle form!Abihttp://casino.ladbrokes.com/en/5_reel_slots/typenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-79796257655070816402010-09-18T03:37:31.020-06:002010-09-18T03:37:31.020-06:00There are formulas for the correct number of bikes...There are formulas for the correct number of bikes:<br /><br />N+1, where N is the number of bikes you have currently.<br /><br />For married folks:<br /><br />S-1, where S is the number of bike that will get you divorcedTim Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03277034044977018254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-70204650537522083042010-09-18T00:55:09.000-06:002010-09-18T00:55:09.000-06:00Jill, you really smart girl who has survived on wi...Jill, you really smart girl who has survived on wits under dire wilderness situations. You can learn quite quickly how to deal with both tubeless tires and hydraulic brakes. It's not that hard, just requires some attention to detail. Your writing clearly shows you're capable of that.<br /><br />It all starts here: http://www.sheldonbrown.com/<br /><br />UTUni-Tomhttp://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/Bike/WASBikeEvents?px=1845602&pg=personal&fr_id=13100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-18058108829496812162010-09-17T19:20:42.530-06:002010-09-17T19:20:42.530-06:00As I read your post it made me think of the money ...As I read your post it made me think of the money that's been poured into my 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR, most likely close to the original value I paid for the bike. Why? because I love my bike and like it to be in decent operating condition.<br /><br />I ditched the hydraulic brakes a couple of years ago and went with Avid BB7 mechanical brakes; there is decreased modulation but a fair trade off for me, a female, when it comes to maintenance and repair.<br /><br />I have 4 bikes, 2 which get used consistently for either trail riding or commuting. For the other 2, one is a Specialized Dolce road bike....as much as I try to motivate myself to go for a road ride I simply don't ride pavement for fun and considered selling it this past spring and may do so next year. The last one is a 1993 Kona Fire Mountain which is too big for me but I can't get rid of it because it was the first bike I bought.<br /><br />I've followed your adventures for a couple of years now so I have some appreciation for what you've put your bikes through. Give them some TLC and they will justify their existence in your small apartment once again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-27466791981038192010-09-17T18:47:26.418-06:002010-09-17T18:47:26.418-06:00Now if you'd just hook up with Jason... ;) a...Now if you'd just hook up with Jason... ;) a few problems solved...<br /><br />See ya in Vegas!<br /><br />KBLeslie's Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764004378193959076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-42176769511500664272010-09-17T18:12:32.652-06:002010-09-17T18:12:32.652-06:00Look after that Monkey. He's looked after you....Look after that Monkey. He's looked after you.Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954396097856635756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-17234320035167181922010-09-17T17:13:03.085-06:002010-09-17T17:13:03.085-06:00KMs have that kind of effect on people. I know I ...KMs have that kind of effect on people. I know I have a somewhat of an irrational affection for mine.CB2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01024419369112347720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-57138343285831441822010-09-17T16:16:34.345-06:002010-09-17T16:16:34.345-06:00:) can I just say, I'm so glad I'm not the...:) can I just say, I'm so glad I'm not the only one with this sort of "problem"?! also, fabulous pics...they make me a tad homesick!shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561232283633651466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-43382553352070869102010-09-17T15:58:23.493-06:002010-09-17T15:58:23.493-06:00Anon ... I'm not even sure. By tightening the ...Anon ... I'm not even sure. By tightening the headset too much? I am seriously bad with bikes. And things in general. Even my pairs of running shoes all have problems, from shredded shoelaces to ripped soles.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-24483532522720021762010-09-17T15:44:45.397-06:002010-09-17T15:44:45.397-06:00sweet monkey.sweet monkey.Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-81962938018467421382010-09-17T15:38:48.106-06:002010-09-17T15:38:48.106-06:00The top cap doesn't serve much purpose once yo...The top cap doesn't serve much purpose once you have the stem installed. On the other hand, how on earth do you break a top cap?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com