Bike Forums http://www.bikeforums.net/ bike and bicycle discussion forums. en Sat, 25 May 2013 00:13:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.bikeforums.net/images/misc/rss.png Bike Forums http://www.bikeforums.net/ What makes a bike twitchy http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891612-What-makes-a-bike-twitchy?goto=newpost Sat, 25 May 2013 00:02:26 GMT I don't know if twitchy is the right word. But today, I test rode a specialized allez in size 56 (I ride a 58). The seat was a little low. The thing was when I rose out of the saddle, the bike was a little harder to accelerate than my bike. There was a lot more side to side swinging as I was pedaling out of the saddle. Granted, I only had about 200 meters of straightaway, but the frame felt less stable. I'm wondering if this is because the fork is straight, and doesn't have that slight bend, making the bike more responsive. I'm 6'1, so I wanted to switch to a 56. So I'm just wondering if my test ride today just wasn't that good, or a 56 really isn't for me. ]]> Road Cycling spectastic http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891612-What-makes-a-bike-twitchy Is this bottom bracket ISO or JIS? http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891611-Is-this-bottom-bracket-ISO-or-JIS?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 23:55:03 GMT Is this ISO or JIS or something else? I have a old campagnolo super record crankset which I read only goes with ISO. This is on a peugeot bike and I donīt know if its the original thing. And i wonder what the thread in the frame might be? Attachment 318988... Is this ISO or JIS or something else?
I have a old campagnolo super record crankset which I read only goes with ISO.
This is on a peugeot bike and I donīt know if its the original thing.
And i wonder what the thread in the frame might be?
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]]> Bicycle Mechanics robertr81 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891611-Is-this-bottom-bracket-ISO-or-JIS New to road biking and have a bent rim http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891610-New-to-road-biking-and-have-a-bent-rim?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 23:54:06 GMT I purchased a road bike for Christmas and I love it. I've gone over 100 miles so far and I feel great about myself. But unfortunately I had a mishap the other day and my front rim bent. There's about a 8 inch section of the wheel that is bent to the side. I had to loosen my front brake as wide as possible so the pads wouldn't rub when the bent section came around, just to get it home.

My question is, what size is my wheel, and where can I get a replacement online that isn't expensive.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/..._al_xi_sc3.htm
There's the link to the bike that I have with all the specs. I'm just wanting a single cheap replacement wheel. Thanks in advance! ]]> Bicycle Mechanics usafquez http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891610-New-to-road-biking-and-have-a-bent-rim Lightweight Cruisers? http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891609-Lightweight-Cruisers?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 23:50:02 GMT Are there any lightweight cruisers. My daughter has a Bianchi Milano and I am looking for something similar but I don't think they make that model any more. Any suggestions. ]]> Beach Cruisers cyclist2000 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891609-Lightweight-Cruisers Sekine SHS 271 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891608-Sekine-SHS-271?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 23:36:00 GMT Posted pictures here http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/72059-sekine-world-s-finest-bicycle/page16 Am I correct and it is SHS 271? What would be fair spring price in Toronto, Canada or similar market? Posted pictures here http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...bicycle/page16
Am I correct and it is SHS 271? What would be fair spring price in Toronto, Canada or similar market? ]]> mongol777 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891608-Sekine-SHS-271 National Bike Month http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891607-National-Bike-Month?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 23:21:21 GMT Getting ready for the long Memorial Day weekend and picked up some Fat Tire Beer (what else) and see this on the label. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend. God Bless the members of the military and their families...past and present. :thumb: Attachment 318985... Getting ready for the long Memorial Day weekend and picked up some Fat Tire Beer (what else) and see this on the label.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend.

God Bless the members of the military and their families...past and present. :thumb:

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]]> General Cycling Discussion BicycleCrazy http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891607-National-Bike-Month Made in the USA BMX Components http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891606-Made-in-the-USA-BMX-Components?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 23:12:35 GMT Originally posted this in the BMX section but thought there might be more input here...

Building a 24" cruiser and would like to utilize components that are made in the USA wherever possible.

Basically looking for everything except the frame.

Anyone know of a helpful site other than www.americanmadebmx.com?

Any specific suggestions for individual components? Ideally, I'd like to stick with one manufacturer wherever possible.

Any comments on Profile? S & M? Standard? Tree?

Thanks for any & all input------ ]]> Framebuilders oldschool27 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891606-Made-in-the-USA-BMX-Components Made in the USA BMX Components http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891605-Made-in-the-USA-BMX-Components?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:44:28 GMT Building a 24" cruiser and would like to utilize components that are made in the USA wherever possible.

Basically looking for everything except the frame.

Anyone know of a helpful site other than www.americanmadebmx.com?

Any specific suggestions for individual components? Ideally, I'd like to stick with one manufacturer wherever possible.

Any comments on Profile? S & M? Standard?

Thanks for any & all input------:thumb: ]]> BMX oldschool27 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891605-Made-in-the-USA-BMX-Components womens frame vs mens frame for a guy http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891604-womens-frame-vs-mens-frame-for-a-guy?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:44:27 GMT The local LBS owners is always trying to get me to "upgrade" my bike. The latest thing is he is having a sale on Felt frames. He left me a message saying he ordered a topline felt frame in my size that I could get for $1449 which sounds like a pretty good deal. I called him back to find out the specific frame and he said it's the ZW1, "It's almost the same as a 54cm Z1 frame" (54 is about the size I need). I did a little research and the geometry on a "medium" zw1 is similar but still a bit different (sometimes quite a bit different)then the Z1...

I'm 5'8 155lbs. Are there any other considerations I should be thinking of?


I'm under no obligation to get the zw1 frame but he did make the option available to me. I sent him a text back asking how much for a z1 frame a short while ago but I haven't gotten an answer back yet.

Here are links to the two frames:
Z1: http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2013...me-Kit-Z1.aspx
ZW1: http://www.feltbicycles.com/USA/2013...e-Kit-ZW1.aspx ]]> Road Cycling robble http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891604-womens-frame-vs-mens-frame-for-a-guy Pedal swap before big ride? http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891603-Pedal-swap-before-big-ride?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:36:24 GMT Doing Mountains of Misery Century on Sunday. I ordered some carbon SPD-SL Ultegra pedals weeks ago, and they just came in today. They would be replacing SPD-SL 105 pedals that are currently on my bike, with 10,000 miles on them. Would you consider swapping them out before a big ride? I might... Doing Mountains of Misery Century on Sunday. I ordered some carbon SPD-SL Ultegra pedals weeks ago, and they just came in today. They would be replacing SPD-SL 105 pedals that are currently on my bike, with 10,000 miles on them. Would you consider swapping them out before a big ride? I might get a few minutes with them tonight on the trainer, but that will be it. Since they are the same format, I am thinking my fit will not be affected. I know there is a risk that they could be defective and cause a problem during the ride. But I am thinking they will feel alot smoother than the 105's that already have 10000 miles on the bearings. I bought them with the thought that I would really appreciate them on this ride... ]]> Road Cycling mlamb01 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891603-Pedal-swap-before-big-ride NYC riders: Anyone going to Bike Fetish day in Williamsburg? http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891599-NYC-riders-Anyone-going-to-Bike-Fetish-day-in-Williamsburg?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 22:02:16 GMT http://brokelyn.com/get-kinky-bike-f...y-is-tomorrow/

One of my friends has connections with the Reliquary and he'll be grilling there tomorrow. I'm dropping by to check it out. Fun times? Or will the rain keep it low-key?

Any other forum members coming by? ]]> Northeast FatherAlabaster http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891599-NYC-riders-Anyone-going-to-Bike-Fetish-day-in-Williamsburg Suncoast Trail closed http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891598-Suncoast-Trail-closed?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 21:56:14 GMT Headed down to the US98 trailhead of the Suncoast today and was greeted by a "Trail Closed" sign so I drove down to SR50. Rode north from there and found that the trail isn't closed -- yet. I'm guessing that starting Tuesday (after the Memorial Day weekend) it will be closed between mile marker 40 1/2 and 41 1/4. They've paved a path for the large equipment and dump trucks to get from the roadway to the retention area they're enlarging. The trucks and equipment will be driving across the trail.
So you can ride north to about the 40 1/2 mile marker.
The construction folks told me the trail will be closed for a few months. ]]> Southeast RonH http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891598-Suncoast-Trail-closed Erie Canal http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891597-Erie-Canal?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 21:46:09 GMT Anyone ever tour the Erie Canal? It will be an out and back trip if I decide to do it. Look for a place to start the tour at. Anyone ever tour the Erie Canal? It will be an out and back trip if I decide to do it. Look for a place to start the tour at. ]]> Touring chefisaac http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891597-Erie-Canal Snapped FSA SLK Crank.... http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891596-Snapped-FSA-SLK-Crank?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 21:31:56 GMT I have just seen first hand today a FSA SLK non drive side crank snap while riding. We were going up hill at a very moderate effort, and it snapped, bringing the rider crashing down into a ditch. While I have ridden carbon cranks for a while, this makes me nervous. There was no sign of a... I have just seen first hand today a FSA SLK non drive side crank snap while riding. We were going up hill at a very moderate effort, and it snapped, bringing the rider crashing down into a ditch. While I have ridden carbon cranks for a while, this makes me nervous. There was no sign of a failure, or damage, just a catastrophic failure. It was probably about 4-5 years old, and was a 50/36. Has this been common with FSA? How about other carbon crank manufactures? Campy, etc?? Any way of telling BEFORE it fails? Any hope that FSA will replace? Thanks- ]]> Road Cycling zachv81 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891596-Snapped-FSA-SLK-Crank frame flex and BB choice http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891594-frame-flex-and-BB-choice?goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 21:12:07 GMT Is there a difference in the amount of flex that will be felt in a given bottom bracket area when a square taper BB is installed versus an external bearing bottom bracket? I've read that the external BB is "stiffer" but I'm not sure what that is specifically referring too. ]]> Bicycle Mechanics corwin1968 http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/891594-frame-flex-and-BB-choice