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02-26-13, 08:27 PM
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Oh hey, sorry, I completely missed the PS last time. I also did not know your cranks are 205mm in the photo (as you could probably tell from my comments). I was not aware of the Kuosac cranks, though I am very familiar with Zinn. I got the IRD cranks from my LBS, they were $120 US. You can find them listed on the interloc racing design website; https://store.interlocracing.com/irdexlocrar.html I think most major bike shops can place orders with interloc. You can order direct from the website, but I was able to find them cheaper at the store, plus no shipping charge.
02-27-13, 01:53 PM
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Restoring my beloved 1970 Robin Hood....just made these custom wooden pedals to match my wooden racks...check em out ( going for the black/chrome/old school wood look)
02-27-13, 02:02 PM
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My wife got me this Surly Crosscheck for my 40th birthday-- I love it! I go back and forth on how much I plan to ride it in the winters. This week the weather has been good though, so the decision is easy. I changed my other commuter to a 1x8, which seems to be plenty of gears in the Twin Cities (there aren't many hills to deal with). It makes it so much easier to clean around the bottom bracket, I think I may do that to this bike too.
02-27-13, 06:42 PM
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What wood/finish are you using? I can't imagine the durability of those will be stellar.
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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02-28-13, 12:34 AM
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The wood is pine which is cheep ($3.50) from lowes and its spray coated with spar urethane "Helsman" by Minwax. I've used this outdoor spray on a outdoor picnic bench still good after three years! I don't ride in the rain so we shall see! Going to get oak when income across it.
02-28-13, 05:47 AM
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How about Teak or Mahogany ? Better around moisture.
02-28-13, 08:41 AM
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My wife got me this Surly Crosscheck for my 40th birthday-- I love it! I go back and forth on how much I plan to ride it in the winters. This week the weather has been good though, so the decision is easy. I changed my other commuter to a 1x8, which seems to be plenty of gears in the Twin Cities (there aren't many hills to deal with). It makes it so much easier to clean around the bottom bracket, I think I may do that to this bike too.
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02-28-13, 09:27 AM
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Raleigh Tripper as it sits against my office wall
-Topeak Super Tourist Rack
-Plastic fenders
A little spinny for my taste with a 39x20 ratio but I plan to experiment with some smaller cogs soon. I have experience with 3-speeds and find them to be adequate for areas which aren't too hilly, provided you get the gear ratio "just right". I also have plans to switch to drop bars, but I'm giving the narrow flat bars a chance.
03-02-13, 08:25 PM
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I posted my new Crosscheck just a couple posts ago, but now I've had it and ridden it for a week, and I just finished setting it up the way I want. I took the front derailleur and shifter off, to make it a 1x9. The Twin Cities are so flat, I never change chain rings anyway. And it makes so much easier to clean. While I was at it I changed to tan bar tape. I also use a pair of black Banjo Brothers waterproof panniers. I love riding this bike!
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03-03-13, 08:15 PM
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New bike for commuting/fun. Cyclocross fits my commute well - it is more than 60% off road. I was using panniers but a rack on this bike doesn't seem very feasible. I am thinking of an Ortlieb Packman Pro 2. Any opinions?
03-03-13, 10:03 PM
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please help! trying to restore 1967 robin hood.....i was able to remove both cotter pins and remove the left crank arm...but i can't get the right one off...i dont have any special tools...and tips or tricks?
03-04-13, 04:48 AM
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please help! trying to restore 1967 robin hood.....i was able to remove both cotter pins and remove the left crank arm...but i can't get the right one off...i dont have any special tools...and tips or tricks?
A special threaded tool is used to pull the crank arms off the bottom bracket making it a lot easier, particularly on the drive side.
You also need bottom bracket wrenches to pull the bottom bracket out. You should consider replacing it with a modern sealed unit anyway.
If the bottom bracket has corrosion this can be a problem.
Do you have access to a bicycle co-op w/ tools and experienced mechanics ?
If not, a sensible LBS that is comfortable servicing old bikes w/o charging a fortune ?
Best o' luck.
A special threaded tool is used to pull the crank arms off the bottom bracket making it a lot easier, particularly on the drive side.
You also need bottom bracket wrenches to pull the bottom bracket out. You should consider replacing it with a modern sealed unit anyway.
If the bottom bracket has corrosion this can be a problem.
Do you have access to a bicycle co-op w/ tools and experienced mechanics ?
If not, a sensible LBS that is comfortable servicing old bikes w/o charging a fortune ?
Best o' luck.
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03-05-13, 07:42 PM
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Switched the Ogre back to a flat-bar, geared set-up (was a drop bar fixie). Added a Soma Porteur front rack and a Thudbuster seatpost (works great)
03-06-13, 05:15 AM
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03-06-13, 08:01 AM
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Cannondale BadBoy about a 2008 model ?
My wife rode one of those as her high speed city bike and commuter for a couple of years. It was a challenge to keep up with her, almost impossible when I was pulling a trailer. I rode it a bit, too. Interesting geometry and wicked fast for shorter, city type riding. I like the blacked out cammo look for city use as well. Sleek and doesn't draw too much attention in the bike racks in town.
Maybe put a rack and nice rack bag up on that thing ? Topeak and Racktime both have nice systems. Almost too sleek for panniers.
My wife rode one of those as her high speed city bike and commuter for a couple of years. It was a challenge to keep up with her, almost impossible when I was pulling a trailer. I rode it a bit, too. Interesting geometry and wicked fast for shorter, city type riding. I like the blacked out cammo look for city use as well. Sleek and doesn't draw too much attention in the bike racks in town.
Maybe put a rack and nice rack bag up on that thing ? Topeak and Racktime both have nice systems. Almost too sleek for panniers.
03-06-13, 07:42 PM
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Have never posted pics of my bike on here. I guess since it looks like I'm getting a different bike I'll go ahead a post what I have been riding. 2011 Trek/GF Kaitai. It has served me very well since Sept. of 2012. I like it well enough, it just dosen't fit me. Couldn't pass it up for the price the guy wanted. I get by but...Hopefully a new bike is very close to being a reality.
03-06-13, 11:14 PM
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I have that same seat. I think it's quite nice for the money. ↑↑↑↑↑