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Date: 26 Aug 2006 14:33:37
From: grasshopper
Subject: Diamondback Crestview
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I'm new to the world of bike riding.
The other day I bought a used Diamondback Crestview from a thrift shop.
I like the way it rides, but I don't know anything about the bike
itself.
It has the Shimano "twist" gear shifter.
What should the tire pressure be?
How can I determine the year it was made?
How can I determing it's size? (e.g. 26 inch? 28 inch? )
Is there a way to tell how much it's worth?
How high should I adjust the seat?
In other words, should I adjust the seat height so that it's higher
than my own bottom? (So that I have to stand on tip-toe when astride
the seat?)
Thanks in advance
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Date: 28 Aug 2006 07:22:50
From: Peter Cole
Subject: Re: Diamondback Crestview
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grasshopper wrote:
> I'm new to the world of bike riding.
> The other day I bought a used Diamondback Crestview from a thrift shop.
> I like the way it rides, but I don't know anything about the bike
> itself.
>
> It has the Shimano "twist" gear shifter.
>
> What should the tire pressure be?
Usually the maximum is ked on the sidewall.
> How can I determine the year it was made?
Probably impossible for many bikes -- some mfrs have serial number
schemes, most don't.
> How can I determing it's size? (e.g. 26 inch? 28 inch? )
> Is there a way to tell how much it's worth?
Frame size measurement has many variations -- usually it's from the
center of the crank spindle to the center of the top tube.
> How high should I adjust the seat?
> In other words, should I adjust the seat height so that it's higher
> than my own bottom? (So that I have to stand on tip-toe when astride
> the seat?)
Usually with your leg fully extended, your heel should just reach the
pedal. That may make you "tip-toe" or not, depending on the frame design.
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Date: 26 Aug 2006 17:25:39
From: grasshopper
Subject: Re: Diamondback Crestview
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Thanks, Fred. Good advice. (Why didn't I think of that?)
:-)
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Date: 27 Aug 2006 16:12:32
From: Fred
Subject: Re: Diamondback Crestview
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"grasshopper" <framous555@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1156638339.794389.163380@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
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> Thanks, Fred. Good advice. (Why didn't I think of that?)
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> :-)
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Because - the main requirement for cycling is a total inability to think.
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Date: 27 Aug 2006 10:34:58
From: Fred
Subject: Re: Diamondback Crestview
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"grasshopper" <framous555@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:1156628017.219484.139890@m79g2000cwm.googlegroups.com...
> I'm new to the world of bike riding.
> The other day I bought a used Diamondback Crestview from a thrift shop.
> I like the way it rides, but I don't know anything about the bike
> itself.
>
> It has the Shimano "twist" gear shifter.
>
> What should the tire pressure be?
> How can I determine the year it was made?
> How can I determing it's size? (e.g. 26 inch? 28 inch? )
> Is there a way to tell how much it's worth?
>
> How high should I adjust the seat?
> In other words, should I adjust the seat height so that it's higher
> than my own bottom? (So that I have to stand on tip-toe when astride
> the seat?)
>
>
Pop in to a friendly bike store. They will answer all your questions plus
help you with seat and any other neccessary adjustments.
I doubt if they would charge anything - although I believe some use computer
programs and may have a small charge for fitting adjustments. It's also a
good idea to get them to have a quick check before you start hurtling
downhills at breakneck speeds.
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