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Date: 29 Aug 2007 06:33:06
From: Karl
Subject: Installing new front fork...
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Hi. I ride a KNS Town and Country bicycle. I am thinking of replacing
the front fork with one that has shock absorbers on it. I'm wondering
if any of you can advise me on the feasibility of doing so.
Also, is there any real advantage of replacing the old style caliper
brakes with the new disc brakes?
I ride my bicycle on rural country roads, some of which can be pretty
rough, which is why I'm thinking of replacing the fork.
Please send any message to Kdolgener@lycos.com as I don't often get a
chance to check into the group. Thank.
Karl Dolgener
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Date: 15 Sep 2007 06:00:52
From: Karl
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Sep 1, 11:14 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net > wrote:
> In article
> <1188608320.783635.154...@w3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>,
>
>
>
> Karl <kdolge...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > On Aug 31, 7:37 pm, "b...@mambo.ucolick.org" <b...@mambo.ucolick.org>
> > wrote:
> > > On Aug 29, 8:43 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
>
> > > <sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com> wrote:
> > > > Kenny? wrote:
> > > > > ...
> > > > > Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> > > > > sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> > > > > be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> > > > > brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> > > > > WalMart.
>
> > > > I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
> > > > things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
>
> > > The OP has a KHS (not "KNS") Town & Country bike, that's a
> > > name brand.
>
> > > Retrofitting a suspension fork is often not cost effective.
> > > Larger tires, cushier grips and gloves can be used.
> > > Retrofitting disc brakes is expensive and unlikely to show
> > > much improvement if you don't ride on wet MTB trails -
> > > installing new caliper pads and cables and getting the
> > > brakes adjusted is a better bet.
>
> > Yes. I agree. I have already examined some new bicycles in Dallas and
> > decided that the best thing for me to do is just to buy a new bike. At
> > this time I'm a bit short of cash so I'm stuck with my KHS bike...and
> > yes, I should have proofed my email before I send it out. I guess I'll
> > be riding my bike for a little while longer. Thank you guys for your
> > considerations.
>
> > Not for you Mr. Press. You're still stuck with the 70 squabbling
> > virgins.
>
> So--you do have time to read replies here.
>
> --
> Michael Press
>
> I like to watch.
Oh, I check into the group from time to time, yes. Karl
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Date: 31 Aug 2007 17:58:40
From: Karl
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 31, 7:37 pm, "b...@mambo.ucolick.org" <b...@mambo.ucolick.org >
wrote:
> On Aug 29, 8:43 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
>
> <sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com> wrote:
> > Kenny? wrote:
> > > ...
> > > Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> > > sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> > > be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> > > brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> > > WalMart.
>
> > I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
> > things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
>
> The OP has a KHS (not "KNS") Town & Country bike, that's a
> name brand.
>
> Retrofitting a suspension fork is often not cost effective.
> Larger tires, cushier grips and gloves can be used.
> Retrofitting disc brakes is expensive and unlikely to show
> much improvement if you don't ride on wet MTB trails -
> installing new caliper pads and cables and getting the
> brakes adjusted is a better bet.
Yes. I agree. I have already examined some new bicycles in Dallas and
decided that the best thing for me to do is just to buy a new bike. At
this time I'm a bit short of cash so I'm stuck with my KHS bike...and
yes, I should have proofed my email before I send it out. I guess I'll
be riding my bike for a little while longer. Thank you guys for your
considerations.
Karl
Not for you Mr. Press. You're still stuck with the 70 squabbling
virgins.
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Date: 02 Sep 2007 04:14:03
From: Michael Press
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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In article
<1188608320.783635.154380@w3g2000hsg.googlegroups.com >,
Karl <kdolgener@lycos.com > wrote:
> On Aug 31, 7:37 pm, "b...@mambo.ucolick.org" <b...@mambo.ucolick.org>
> wrote:
> > On Aug 29, 8:43 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
> >
> > <sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com> wrote:
> > > Kenny? wrote:
> > > > ...
> > > > Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> > > > sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> > > > be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> > > > brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> > > > WalMart.
> >
> > > I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
> > > things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
> >
> > The OP has a KHS (not "KNS") Town & Country bike, that's a
> > name brand.
> >
> > Retrofitting a suspension fork is often not cost effective.
> > Larger tires, cushier grips and gloves can be used.
> > Retrofitting disc brakes is expensive and unlikely to show
> > much improvement if you don't ride on wet MTB trails -
> > installing new caliper pads and cables and getting the
> > brakes adjusted is a better bet.
>
> Yes. I agree. I have already examined some new bicycles in Dallas and
> decided that the best thing for me to do is just to buy a new bike. At
> this time I'm a bit short of cash so I'm stuck with my KHS bike...and
> yes, I should have proofed my email before I send it out. I guess I'll
> be riding my bike for a little while longer. Thank you guys for your
> considerations.
>
> Not for you Mr. Press. You're still stuck with the 70 squabbling
> virgins.
So--you do have time to read replies here.
--
Michael Press
I like to watch.
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Date: 01 Sep 2007 00:37:44
From: bjw@mambo.ucolick.org
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 29, 8:43 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
<sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com > wrote:
> Kenny? wrote:
> > ...
> > Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> > sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> > be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> > brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> > WalMart.
>
> I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
> things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
The OP has a KHS (not "KNS") Town & Country bike, that's a
name brand.
Retrofitting a suspension fork is often not cost effective.
Larger tires, cushier grips and gloves can be used.
Retrofitting disc brakes is expensive and unlikely to show
much improvement if you don't ride on wet MTB trails -
installing new caliper pads and cables and getting the
brakes adjusted is a better bet.
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Date: 31 Aug 2007 11:25:37
From: Karl
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 29, 10:43 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
<sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com > wrote:
> Kenny? wrote:
> > ...
> > Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> > sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> > be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> > brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> > WalMart.
>
> I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
> things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> A Real Cyclist [TM] keeps at least one bicycle in the bedroom.
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com
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Date: 31 Aug 2007 09:19:50
From: Karl
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 29, 10:43 pm, "Tom \"Johnny Sunset\" Sherman"
<sunsetss0...@iinvalid.com > wrote:
> Kenny? wrote:
> > ...
> > Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> > sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> > be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> > brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> > WalMart.
>
> I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
> things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
>
> --
> Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
> A Real Cyclist [TM] keeps at least one bicycle in the bedroom.
>
> --
> Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com
I got it at Ozona in Austin Texas back in 1998. I was told KNS is
supposed to be a very good brand although at the time I didn't know
that. What I know about bicycles you could stick through a keyhole.
Karl :-)
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Date: 31 Aug 2007 09:16:21
From: Karl
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 30, 1:10 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net > wrote:
> In article
> <1188394386.278791.60...@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com>,
>
> Karl <kdolge...@lycos.com> wrote:
> > Please send any message to Kdolge...@lycos.com as I don't often get a
> > chance to check into the group. Thank.
>
> What's in it for me?
>
> --
> Michael Press
Why, you'll get a chance to go to heaven, be the right hand of God,
and get to live with 70 squabbling virgins.
What do you mean, what's in it for me? Gee.
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Date: 30 Aug 2007 11:10:14
From: Michael Press
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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In article
<1188394386.278791.60860@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com >,
Karl <kdolgener@lycos.com > wrote:
> Please send any message to Kdolgener@lycos.com as I don't often get a
> chance to check into the group. Thank.
What's in it for me?
--
Michael Press
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 19:13:34
From: Kenny
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 29, 9:33 pm, Karl <kdolge...@lycos.com > wrote:
> Hi. I ride a KNS Town and Country bicycle. I am thinking of replacing
> the front fork with one that has shock absorbers on it. I'm wondering
> if any of you can advise me on the feasibility of doing so.
>
> Also, is there any real advantage of replacing the old style caliper
> brakes with the new disc brakes?
>
> I ride my bicycle on rural country roads, some of which can be pretty
> rough, which is why I'm thinking of replacing the fork.
>
> Please send any message to Kdolge...@lycos.com as I don't often get a
> chance to check into the group. Thank.
> Karl Dolgener
Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
WalMart.
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 22:43:58
From: Tom \Johnny Sunset\ Sherman
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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Kenny? wrote:
> ...
> Gee Karl, I'd nix the idea of modifying your present bike. Your bike
> sounds like it came out of some big discount store. It would probably
> be more cost effective to just go out and buy a new MTB with disk
> brakes. They can be had for less than a hundred bucks at places like
> WalMart.
I would not trust the disc brakes or suspension components (among other
things) on a $100 bicycle shaped object.
--
Tom Sherman - Holstein-Friesland Bovinia
A Real Cyclist [TM] keeps at least one bicycle in the bedroom.
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 15:50:56
From: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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"Karl" <kdolgener@lycos.com > wrote in message
news:1188394386.278791.60860@k79g2000hse.googlegroups.com...
> Hi. I ride a KNS Town and Country bicycle. I am thinking of replacing
> the front fork with one that has shock absorbers on it. I'm wondering
> if any of you can advise me on the feasibility of doing so.
>
> Also, is there any real advantage of replacing the old style caliper
> brakes with the new disc brakes?
>
> I ride my bicycle on rural country roads, some of which can be pretty
> rough, which is why I'm thinking of replacing the fork.
>
> Please send any message to Kdolgener@lycos.com as I don't often get a
> chance to check into the group. Thank.
> Karl Dolgener
>
You will need a suspension fork with 80mm travel or less, otherwise it will
mess up the bike's geometry and even contribute to weakening the headtube.
To get disc brakes, you will need to change brake levers, get new
disc-compatible wheelset, disc calipers and discs. If I had to do all this
for an about-towner, I personally would not bother and just get a new bike.
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Date: 29 Aug 2007 08:13:13
From: Chris Nelson
Subject: Re: Installing new front fork...
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On Aug 29, 9:33 am, Karl <kdolge...@lycos.com > wrote:
> Hi. I ride a KNS Town and Country bicycle. I am thinking of replacing
> the front fork with one that has shock absorbers on it. I'm wondering
> if any of you can advise me on the feasibility of doing so.
>
> Also, is there any real advantage of replacing the old style caliper
> brakes with the new disc brakes?
>
> I ride my bicycle on rural country roads, some of which can be pretty
> rough, which is why I'm thinking of replacing the fork.
>
> Please send any message to Kdolge...@lycos.com as I don't often get a
> chance to check into the group. Thank.
> Karl Dolgener
Not familiar with that particular bike, but you could probably get a
sus fork on there. If you can get fatter tires on that bike, that
would be an easier solution, but you may have tried that already.
Disc brakes will perform better in wet conditions.
Chris
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