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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-13-10, 06:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,863
Posted By marathon_affe

Thanks for all the replies. I had forgotten that...

Thanks for all the replies. I had forgotten that the 2nd cog is also special and can't be pulled as easily as I mentioned.

AEO: Yes, that's roughly the plan (though I'd have to go 11-12-15 due to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-10, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,863
Posted By marathon_affe

Custom SRAM cassette--can I use two spiders?

I just completed an drivetrain upgrade to SRAM Apex and now I'm looking to tweak the cog spacing to better suit my abilities / terrain.

I have a PG-1070 11-32 cassette, and my idea was to take...
Forum: Touring
04-29-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 509
Posted By marathon_affe

overthehill: Did they make you pay for the parts?...

overthehill: Did they make you pay for the parts?

I'm in the same situation because I have the older clamp style where the main pieces slide laterally together instead of "swinging" together. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-10, 05:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By marathon_affe

Quick replies: "Are there enough spacers?": ...

Quick replies:

"Are there enough spacers?": Definitely. The cassette is quite snug has no wiggle room/play in any direction

"Why not friction?" Indexing is a user requirement--it's my gf's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By marathon_affe

Thanks for all the replies so far--sometimes it's...

Thanks for all the replies so far--sometimes it's hard to remember all the little details that would have been helpful to put in the first post :)

The bike is an (early 90s?) Raleigh Technium. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 661
Posted By marathon_affe

7sp cassette on modern freehub indexed shifting problems

Long story short: I installed a 7speed cassette on a modern "10/9 speed" Hyperglide hub using 4.5mm of spacers--as advised by the ghost of Sheldon Brown. It all seemed to line up perfectly, but I...
Forum: Northeast
02-09-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By marathon_affe

I've had several wheels built by Tim Fricker, the...

I've had several wheels built by Tim Fricker, the head mechanic at bikes@vienna. They've held up great under heavy use including rough roads and heavy touring/grocery shopping loads. He charges $45...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,173
Posted By marathon_affe

I hit this thread when googling for a replacement...

I hit this thread when googling for a replacement for my rear Delgado rim that's cracking at 4 eyelets, and I felt my experiences are worth sharing. This is the second rear Delgado wheel that has...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-25-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By marathon_affe

Another option is to use V-brake noodles right at...

Another option is to use V-brake noodles right at the STI levers so the cable routing bends straight down. I use this setup on my Casseroll and it makes significantly more room to put a handlebar...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-24-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,157
Posted By marathon_affe

I have both a Surly LHT and a Salsa Casseroll. ...

I have both a Surly LHT and a Salsa Casseroll. If you're looking to do brevets / fitness riding as opposed to touring / utility riding with loads, the Salsa wins hands down. Forgive the lack of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By marathon_affe

Thanks for the "surgery" tips. What about the...

Thanks for the "surgery" tips. What about the effects of this dent on the inner portion of the rim? Would it be possible for the tire bead to unseat at that spot? Any extra risks to the tube? Or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-09, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,048
Posted By marathon_affe

Dent in rim--is it safe?

I just noticed a dent in my girlfriend's front R500 wheel. From the outside, it didn't look too bad, but I took off the rim to take a look at the hook. From the inside, it looks like the rim bead...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 768
Posted By marathon_affe

Giga Pipe bearing cup removal

I'm trying to remove the bearing cups of a Truvativ Gigapipe / Elita crankset / BB, however I have no idea how to get the drive side cup off of the crank axle.

On the non-drive end of the axle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By marathon_affe

Front just won't shift consistently

I'm in a bit of a situation that seems to be above my current mechanical aptitude, so I come to the altar of bikeforums to seek guidance. My gf has a ~2 year old Jamis Quest (1500 mi or so on it),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 982
Posted By marathon_affe

Great advice so far, but I should be a bit more...

Great advice so far, but I should be a bit more specific... although I do enjoy bar-ends and down tubes, they won't be a part of this build up. If I want to ride with bar-ends, I'll jump on my LHT,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 982
Posted By marathon_affe

Best 9sp shifter options?

I'm currently dreaming up my next project, which will be for randonneuring.

My current line of thinking for the drivetrain is:
- 50/34 Compact crankset (Shimano R600 at the moment)
- Harris...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-08, 02:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,811
Posted By marathon_affe

Man, that hill really blows this time of year......

Man, that hill really blows this time of year... between the leaves and the paint line it's an absolute blast. I've luckily never gone down there but I've skidded out on the paint once or twice. My...
Forum: Touring
09-05-08, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,182
Posted By marathon_affe

Maybe fly into BWI airport and take the train?

As an alternative to Dulles Airport you could try flying into Baltimore / Washington International (BWI), then heading into Baltimore to take the Amtrak Northeast Regional train to Newport News which...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,172
Posted By marathon_affe

Wow, all these comments and yet no mention of the...

Wow, all these comments and yet no mention of the free candies Wayne tosses in with each order?

If there's something I want on his site, I'm buying from him--even if a no-name site can beat his...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,070
Posted By marathon_affe

250 miles over 2.5 days from Falls Church, VA to...

250 miles over 2.5 days from Falls Church, VA to Ohiopyle, PA; mostly on the dirt C&O Canal and GAP trails. Lots of fun, but I learned that rides of that distance I'd prefer asphalt,...
Forum: Commuting
08-07-08, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 11,070
Posted By marathon_affe

Your riding profile sounds somewhat similar to...

Your riding profile sounds somewhat similar to mine, so hopefully my $0.02 will be as valuable as if it were Canadian currency. I've got the B-17N on my Surly LHT, which is setup with the bars a...
Forum: Commuting
07-23-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,774
Posted By marathon_affe

As of June, the DC registration bike law has been...

As of June, the DC registration bike law has been rescinded, though the DC police do suggest signing up with the National Bike Registry:
...
Forum: Touring
05-12-08, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By marathon_affe

I appreciate all the informative replies--and the...

I appreciate all the informative replies--and the comparison for a good point of reference. Here's hoping that May got all the rain of its system in the past few days!

anomaly, thanks for the...
Forum: Touring
05-12-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 904
Posted By marathon_affe

Riding 23s on the Great Allegheny Passage?

Over Memorial Day, I'm doing a ride (my first multiday!) from home in the DC area up to Ohiopyle State Park. A partner would like to join me for the final segment, roughly in the Rockwood - Ohiopyle...
Forum: Commuting
03-11-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,491
Posted By marathon_affe

Thanks for all the notes, folks. I'll reply to a...

Thanks for all the notes, folks. I'll reply to a few for those still reading:

The crossing is indeed a wonderful sight--especially after a heavy rain when the Potomac's churning a furious muddy...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-08, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,491
Posted By marathon_affe

DC / NOVA commuters: crossing the Chain Bridge

Hello DC area commuters!

I'm on a slow but steady increase in the amount of bike commuting I do from a couple times/week to almost full-time. My trip is West Falls Church (Idylwood & Rte 7) to...
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