Tuesday Morning Ride - 12/5 [Archive]

tprevost

12-04-06, 06:47 AM

TdSS Stage One, Revisited. ;)

Not sure of starting time yet but it definitely won't be at the crack of dawn. I'm thinking a start time around 9:30ish but probably earlier. I'll post the routeslip once I find it.

Just getting this out there to see if anyone's interested. :D

I've been wanting to redo this route, unfortunately I can't do it tomorrow :( bummer...

octico

12-04-06, 07:57 AM

What is TdSS Stage one? I am a maybe.

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 09:33 AM

What is TdSS Stage one? I am a maybe.

I thought this was saved on routeslip.com but no luck finding it. I'll create one later this morning and post the link. Attached is the original turn-by-turn in a word doc.

Brandy

12-04-06, 09:40 AM

I'm a maybe pending childcare and a new chain on my bike getting rid of the noise! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

tprevost

12-04-06, 09:41 AM

I'm a maybe pending childcare and a new chain on my bike getting rid of the noise! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

get a really good chain B, it made a lot of difference on my bike... then again, mine's a triple. :p

voltman

12-04-06, 09:47 AM

Be sure to wave as you roll by my office.

chimivee

12-04-06, 09:49 AM

I'm a maybe, pending my "work" schedule.

chimivee

12-04-06, 09:50 AM

Be sure to wave as you roll by my office.
I think that's the lunch stop.

chimivee

12-04-06, 09:51 AM

get a really good chain B, it made a lot of difference on my bike
SRAM

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 09:54 AM

I think that's the lunch stop.

^^yeahthat^^ :D

tprevost

12-04-06, 09:56 AM

SRAM

I wanted one of those but for some reason, it wasn't working???? Anyway, I got a dura-ace chain and it shifts so much better.... WOW, like a whole new bike!

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 09:57 AM

I had no idea you need a specific type of chain. :o I need one too... guess I need to figure out which type!

tprevost

12-04-06, 10:02 AM

I had no idea you need a specific type of chain. :o I need one too... guess I need to figure out which type!

I had no idea there would be a difference :eek: but on my bike, it was huge! I think if you just get a SRAM, that's about the best one as far as I can tell... (not like I have a clue though... but that's the one James said too)

herbm

12-04-06, 10:29 AM

I had no idea there would be a difference :eek: but on my bike, it was huge! I think if you just get a SRAM, that's about the best one as far as I can tell... (not like I have a clue though... but that's the one James said too)

I don't think its the type....I think its the quality...105 - Ultegra - Dura Ace...
I changed my original 105 chain to an ultegra...but now have a Sram..
Sram and Whipperman have the gold link that lets you easly remove the chain for cleaning!

Someone please correct me if this is incorrect!

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 10:31 AM

Does it matter with Campy components? Do I have to get a Campy chain? :rolleyes:

herbm

12-04-06, 10:36 AM

Does it matter with Campy components? Do I have to get a Campy chain? :rolleyes:

Sorry Tiff...I keep forgetting....I spoke for the Shimano side...I really dont know...but I imagine there are grades of Campy chains as well...and possibly some third parties like Sram and Whipperman might make campy compatible chains...
Do you really need one? How many miles does this one have? Has it been checked for chain stretch?

I did mine, only because I put a new cassette on and wnated them both new...my one chain is actully fine..when they broke it I had the lbs remove a link and I added the gold link to my ultegra chain...so its a nice clean extra one just in case..

roadfix

12-04-06, 10:42 AM

Like James mentioned, I would go with SRAM also. Their speed specific chain should be as good as Shimano or Campy. I run SRAM on both my Shimano and Campy drivetrains.

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 11:01 AM

Sorry Tiff...I keep forgetting....I spoke for the Shimano side...I really dont know...but I imagine there are grades of Campy chains as well...and possibly some third parties like Sram and Whipperman might make campy compatible chains...
Do you really need one? How many miles does this one have? Has it been checked for chain stretch?

I did mine, only because I put a new cassette on and wnated them both new...my one chain is actully fine..when they broke it I had the lbs remove a link and I added the gold link to my ultegra chain...so its a nice clean extra one just in case..

I have checked it for chain stretch. It's fine. There's actually not many miles on it. It's just old... the bike's previous owner had the bike in storage for over a year. It just needs a thorough cleaning. I'd like to have one for backup though.

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 11:02 AM

Like James mentioned, I would go with SRAM also. Their speed specific chain should be as good as Shimano or Campy. I run SRAM on both my Shimano and Campy drivetrains.

Good to know, George. Thanks. :)

thomson

12-04-06, 11:07 AM

Good to know, George. Thanks. :)

Now, hang on a sec, I don't think SRAM has a 10 speed yet. If they do, I would go with SRAM as well.

I have been using this one on my Campy 10 speed
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=76&subcategory=1099&brand=&sku=15507&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Chains

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 11:53 AM

Just added the routeslip to post #1

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 11:55 AM

Now, hang on a sec, I don't think SRAM has a 10 speed yet. If they do, I would go with SRAM as well.

I have been using this one on my Campy 10 speed
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=76&subcategory=1099&brand=&sku=15507&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Chains

Thanks Jim! :D

roadfix

12-04-06, 12:04 PM

BigSean

12-04-06, 12:12 PM

Oops....you're probably right. I'm still running 8 and 9 speeds so I don't having anything 10 speed yet.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23281

This is the Sram 10speed

thomson

12-04-06, 12:41 PM

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23281

This is the Sram 10speed

Ahh good to see they have a 10 speed now.

(I am still going iwth the other as it is half the price)

Thanks for the info Sean

Brandy

12-04-06, 12:42 PM

Somewhat stupid??? question, but how hard is it to replace the chain? :o

thomson

12-04-06, 12:44 PM

Somewhat stupid??? question, but how hard is it to replace the chain? :o

The ones with the quick links is very easy, you cannot possibly go wrong.

The ones where you have to push a pin in, it is important that you push the pin in the right amount and it doesn't bind. There are various tricks (I do the lateral bend) to work out the bind.

Brandy

12-04-06, 12:46 PM

I need an 8 speed chain...any suggestions?

roadfix

12-04-06, 12:47 PM

I need an 8 speed chain...any suggestions?SRAM

chimivee

12-04-06, 12:49 PM

I need an 8 speed chain...any suggestions? SRAM is super easy. Just need a chain tool to shorten the chain to the correct length.

Something like a PC-58 (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=6131&subcategory_ID=5134) is fine. (edit: SRAM chains are frequently on sale in store at Performance)

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 02:44 PM

Ok, looks like B, Paul and I will be able to get to the park by 8:45ish.

voltman

12-04-06, 02:53 PM

Ok, looks like B, Paul and I will be able to get to the park by 8:45ish.

What time do you think you guys will be Portola and Bakeish?

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 03:06 PM

What time do you think you guys will be Portola and Bakeish?

Uhhhhhh.... do you remember how long it took me, you and James to get there a couple of weeks ago (or was it last week)? I don't remember... :o

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 03:08 PM

I guess I should point out that we'd need to be done by 1:30. The kids get out of school at 2:00.

Brandy

12-04-06, 03:31 PM

Is that enough time to do the whole route with stops???

voltman

12-04-06, 03:31 PM

Is that enough time to do the whole route with stops???

No stop for you!

Tiffanie

12-04-06, 03:40 PM

Is that enough time to do the whole route with stops???

I have no idea. There's a possibility of us having to cut out the back bay loop...

chimivee

12-04-06, 03:45 PM

Is that enough time to do the whole route with stops???
Assuming a 9am start, and 60 mi route (?), it's do-able if the stops are kept brief (15mph avg + 30 min of stopping). Might as well give it a try, and cut it short if necessary.