[Karsanac]

Got it to work. Thanks. I wedged a screwdriver inbetween the pads and forced them apart.
But, is this going to happen everytime I accidently hit the brakes without having something in between the pads?

[Karsanac]

I was able to do that to get the tire back in, but now the pads are rubbing against the drum. I’ve pumped the brakes and spun the wheel, but it is still way to tight. I need to back the pads away from the drum so the tire can spin free.

On top of that, I don’t know how they got that way in the first place…

[Karsanac]

"pookie" wrote

Thanks I appreciate it. I live in Murfreesboro. I was at the ones on West End today. None had a whole lot of selection. One had 2 Haro’s, one had Giant and Scott, and one had Trek.

So, the one in Hermitage didn’t have much of a selection either. 2008 Gary Fisher HiFi Deluxe 29 for $1100, but it was a small frame (16") The other GF was a regular HiFi Deluxe without a price tag. It was the same one I tested at the beginning of the month. At that time it was ~1500. It was a Large frame (19"). They also had a lot of Trek Cross-over bikes, but nothing ready for the trail.

When I talked to the owner, when I bought my bike, he told me they weren’t going to be stocking a lot of mountain bikes since they sold so poorly last year. (Hence the big sale off at the end of the year). Instead, he was going to have test models, then they would order one for you.

So, I know that doesn’t help. Sorry.
-ck

[Karsanac]

I went to the Bike Pedlar In Hermitage. Before that I went to the Bike Pedlar in Nashville, the other bike shop right next to it and Cumberland Transit. (Those last three listed are all on west end within 4 blocks of one another) I got the bike during their end of year sale. They were selling all 2008 bikes "at cost". I don’t know what kind of sales they are having now. But, I am going back to the hermitage shop Saturday to pick up my pedals. So, I’ll look to see what kind of deals they have going on (if any).

-ck

[Karsanac]

Whoo-Hoo. Just rode it for the first time yesterday. It felt like I was in a monster truck with those 29". Really smooth going over roots and rocks. Definitely gave me WAY more confidence. I then hoped back on my old bike. Lol! Felt like a big-wheels! Cheers everybody.

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