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Forum: Utility Cycling
12-02-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,238
Posted By cp43

Looks great. One question though, why knobby...

Looks great. One question though, why knobby tires? Unless you're planning on riding it off road I'd go for something that's mostly slick. On the road the knobs will just slow you down.

I'm...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-11, 02:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,956
Posted By cp43

I have a 2005 Randonee, which I've been commuting...

I have a 2005 Randonee, which I've been commuting on for the last 4 years or so. I've been happy with mine. I'm a little lighter than you (230 lbs), and carry a similar load. I've had no problems...
Forum: Touring
08-12-11, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 619
Posted By cp43

I think the stiffness you're seeing in the pivot...

I think the stiffness you're seeing in the pivot point is normal. Mine is like that too. I think it helps to keep the trailer from moving around too much when you're riding.

There is a "28"...
Forum: Touring
07-08-11, 11:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,472
Posted By cp43

I've always liked my Therm-a-rest mattresses,...

I've always liked my Therm-a-rest mattresses, but, if it's bumpy enough, the small ones don't quite cover the bumps. I recently got one of these:
...
Forum: Touring
03-31-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,951
Posted By cp43

10 speed cassettes don't make the rear wheel any...

10 speed cassettes don't make the rear wheel any weaker. They fit on the same freehub as a 7 8 or 9 speed cassette. There is no additional dish to the rear wheel to fit the cassette. Each cog is just...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-28-10, 11:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,037
Posted By cp43

Just a thought on the Big Dummy. Wheel to wheel...

Just a thought on the Big Dummy. Wheel to wheel isn't really the whole length of the bike. The frame extends beyond the back of the rear wheel. The measurement you really want the length from that...
Forum: Touring
09-24-10, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,127
Posted By cp43

There are several tunnels on the GAP trail that...

There are several tunnels on the GAP trail that are closed during the winter. Not sure when they close for the season, but they open again in early April. When I went they were open, I'm not sure if...
Forum: Touring
06-28-10, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,762
Posted By cp43

I think dcrowell is right, the product you linked...

I think dcrowell is right, the product you linked to won't do what you want. However, I think this might:

http://www.rei.com/product/700227

It will bring the bars higher up, but not really...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-08-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,576
Posted By cp43

I've been very happy with my Vittoria Randonneur...

I've been very happy with my Vittoria Randonneur Hypers. The hypers are noticeably faster than the normal randonnerus they replaced. They only come in 32, 35, and 37 mm tho so they may not fit your...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-26-10, 07:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,742
Posted By cp43

I would advise against orange, only because to...

I would advise against orange, only because to get colored nipples they'll have to alloy. Alloy nipples are lighter than brass, but break much more often. On a fast/light bike, consider the alloys;...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-04-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,742
Posted By cp43

I ordered and installed one on my Big Dummy. I...

I ordered and installed one on my Big Dummy. I haven't ridden with it yet, but I can give you a couple observations from the installation process.

- The pegs that the kick stand pivots around...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-10, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,761
Posted By cp43

Can you take the covers off? I can't imagine that...

Can you take the covers off? I can't imagine that they're really needed.

Chris
Forum: Touring
01-26-10, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By cp43

It looks like a dynamo powered light to me. Best...

It looks like a dynamo powered light to me. Best source for them that I know of is Peter White cycles.

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/


Chris
Forum: Touring
01-14-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 642
Posted By cp43

I agree that this is a good solution, I did the...

I agree that this is a good solution, I did the same on my touring bike. But be aware that if you do this your rear derailleur probably won't allow you to use all the ring/cog combos. It won't be...
Forum: Touring
01-06-10, 01:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,474
Posted By cp43

I like the Topeak MasterBlaster frame pump. ...

I like the Topeak MasterBlaster frame pump.

http://www.topeak.com/products/Mini-Pumps/Road_54-59cm_framesize

Full sized, frame mounted. I haven't used a zefal, but everything I've heard echos...
Forum: Touring
12-22-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,451
Posted By cp43

No need to get a matching Easton stem, anything...

No need to get a matching Easton stem, anything with the right clamps sizes (31.8 for those bars, and, i'm guessing, 1 1/8 for the steerer) will work. If you're not sure of the angle go for something...
Forum: Touring
12-21-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,451
Posted By cp43

The issue with the stem isn't that it won't get...

The issue with the stem isn't that it won't get you the angle that you want, it's that the clamp diameter might be wrong.

As pasopia pointed out, MTB bars are usually 25.4 mm diameter, the easton...
Forum: Commuting
12-07-09, 03:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,365
Posted By cp43

I have the Nashbar frame with disc brakes. If you...

I have the Nashbar frame with disc brakes. If you get a disc compatible rack it'll go on pretty easily. I'm using the a Topeak one:
...
Forum: Touring
11-05-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 826
Posted By cp43

It might not be necessary to get new brakes. The...

It might not be necessary to get new brakes. The difference in diameter of a 27" wheel (630mm) to a 700c wheel (622mm) is only 8mm. So, the brake pads only have to move 4mm. It is possible that your...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,410
Posted By cp43

Hincapie's crash was caused when the aluminum...

Hincapie's crash was caused when the aluminum steerer tube broke, not a carbon part of his fork. It was damaged in another crash earlier that day.
...
Forum: Touring
10-01-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 800
Posted By cp43

When I've toured with my family I've used front...

When I've toured with my family I've used front panniers and a BOB trailer. I didn't have any handling problems. So, if you need the extra space you can do it, I would agree that you probably don't...
Forum: Touring
09-30-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,000
Posted By cp43

I have 2 sets of the Hope Pro2 hubs. One on my...

I have 2 sets of the Hope Pro2 hubs. One on my MTB and one on my winter commuter. They are great on my MTB, but I don't think I'd put them on a touring bike.

I had the drive side flange on the...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-09, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By cp43

Maybe something here would work:...

Maybe something here would work: http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/light-mounts.asp


Scroll down a bit and look for the Nitto Lamp Holder. It might be a little tricky to mount with aero bars, but...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-09, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 459
Posted By cp43

You should also consider the Novara Randonee: ...

You should also consider the Novara Randonee:

http://www.rei.com/product/776887

It's just over you budget at full price, but it will go on sale eventually. I've been commuting on mine for 3.5...
Forum: Commuting
08-06-09, 06:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By cp43

There should be two limit screws on your RD, one...

There should be two limit screws on your RD, one to keep it from shifting into the spokes, and one to keep it from shifting out past the small cog. You should be able to adjust the first one so that...
Forum: Commuting
07-31-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,202
Posted By cp43

I think the double ended brake cables are meant...

I think the double ended brake cables are meant to have one end cut off. They put a MTB end on one side, and a road one on the other. Figure out which one your brakes need, and cut the other one off....
Forum: Commuting
07-31-09, 09:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,339
Posted By cp43

I had to walk ~2 miles home once when my hub...

I had to walk ~2 miles home once when my hub flange failed.... Haven't had to walk due to flats yet tho.

Chris
Forum: Commuting
07-08-09, 11:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By cp43

I have had good luck with Vittoria Randonneurs....

I have had good luck with Vittoria Randonneurs. No flats on them so far.

http://www.vittoria.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8103&Itemid=122
Forum: Commuting
06-23-09, 08:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 866
Posted By cp43

I've been riding through the same crummy New...

I've been riding through the same crummy New England weather. I recently started using White Lightning chain lube, the "clean" version. From what I can tell it's basically a solvent, with wax...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-08-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,231
Posted By cp43

I have the largest size of the one piece Wald...

I have the largest size of the one piece Wald rack/basket thing on my grocery store bike. They are very large. The bottom of the basket is just a little narrower than a gallon of milk, but it'll fit,...
Forum: Touring
05-30-09, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By cp43

I think 23's will be a little too narrow for...

I think 23's will be a little too narrow for comfort on the C&O, but you could probably do it. When I did it it I ran 35's, which worked well. If you can get wider tires on the Panasonic (28's,...
Forum: Touring
05-20-09, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 655
Posted By cp43

I used 35's when I did my canal ride, I found...

I used 35's when I did my canal ride, I found them to be wide enough. YMMV.

Chris
Forum: Touring
05-20-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 655
Posted By cp43

I did the C&O canal a month or 2 ago with my...

I did the C&O canal a month or 2 ago with my family. We were pretty early in the season, so we didn't see too many people, but we saw a few. I would guess that you'd get your wish to see more people...
Forum: Touring
05-06-09, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 479
Posted By cp43

FYI, that is the disc version of the rack. It...

FYI, that is the disc version of the rack. It provides extra clearance for disc calipers. If you have disc brakes on the bike you want to put it on, go for it. I have one, and it works great.

If...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-09, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,418
Posted By cp43

I think I read that you have to get some kind of...

I think I read that you have to get some kind of pass to get into the bike cage at Alewife. I got the impression that it was free and easy to get from the people that work there, you just have to...
Forum: Touring
04-28-09, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By cp43

A co-worker of mine has a custom geo Ti Habanero...

A co-worker of mine has a custom geo Ti Habanero that he had built for bad weather commuting. His has disc and canti mounts, all the eyelets one could ever want, three bottle cage mounts, etc. He has...
Forum: Touring
04-16-09, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,455
Posted By cp43

I have some shimano hubs, and some hope hubs. One...

I have some shimano hubs, and some hope hubs. One of my shimano hubs had the cones come loose, which I was able to easily fix, but was somewhat annoying.

My hope hubs have been fine from the...
Forum: Touring
04-16-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,539
Posted By cp43

I did the whole C&O last weekend on mostly slick...

I did the whole C&O last weekend on mostly slick 700x35 Vittoria Randonneurs. We had rain one of the days, and I didn't have any problems related to the tires.

Chris
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,663
Posted By cp43

If you are building up the wheels yourself you...

If you are building up the wheels yourself you might want to consider a rear rim with an offset spoke bed. This lets you get the tension of the spokes on both sides of the wheel nearly the same. It's...
Forum: Touring
04-07-09, 05:37 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 10,229
Posted By cp43

My guess is that you can ride it around town,...

My guess is that you can ride it around town, unloaded, with no problems, but I wouldn't take it much farther than that. You'll want to replace the frame before any big trips.

Chris
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 774
Posted By cp43

I have a topeak super tourist disc rack on my...

I have a topeak super tourist disc rack on my 'cross style commuter. I am running BB7s and there is plenty of clearance provided by the spacers on the rack. I've had it for a few months now, no...
Forum: Touring
03-23-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 595
Posted By cp43

I've never swallowed any bugs while riding. But I...

I've never swallowed any bugs while riding. But I do know a guy who swallowed some sort of aquatic bug while swimming in a large pond. It took him a few hours to realize that the strange feeling in...
Forum: Touring
03-15-09, 08:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 768
Posted By cp43

I just ordered one of those, hasn't arrived yet...

I just ordered one of those, hasn't arrived yet tho, so no direct experience.

Those racks are on sale at Nashbar right now, $7.99. So, it might be cheaper/easier to buy a new one from them than...
Forum: Touring
02-25-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,935
Posted By cp43

While 700c and 29er tires are interchangeable...

While 700c and 29er tires are interchangeable what matters is the bead seat diameter, not the ERD.

The ERD is the distance that you need to calculate spoke length, the distance from a nipple to...
Forum: Commuting
02-22-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,107
Posted By cp43

I'll be riding tomorrow. We had rain in the...

I'll be riding tomorrow. We had rain in the afternoon, turning to snow in the evening. I'm right around I-495 and route 2, so not quite Boston, but close.

Chris
Forum: Commuting
02-22-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
Posted By cp43

I picked up an aluminum nashbar cross frame last...

I picked up an aluminum nashbar cross frame last year and built it up as a winter commuter, studded tires, etc. No problems with the frame so far, and I've been using it over some fairly rough roads...
Forum: Touring
02-21-09, 12:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,760
Posted By cp43

Those levers shouldn't be too hard to remove....

Those levers shouldn't be too hard to remove. They use the same cable as the brakes in your STI levers though, so you will need new housings.

Once you get the new housing you'll need to undo the...
Forum: Touring
02-12-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,651
Posted By cp43

I have ordered from Tree Fort, everything went...

I have ordered from Tree Fort, everything went fine.

Chris
Forum: Commuting
02-11-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,456
Posted By cp43

I also have a Nashbar cross frame built up as a...

I also have a Nashbar cross frame built up as a winter commuter. The handling is noticeably quicker than my main commuter, a Novara Randonee. Much closer to a road bike than a touring bike.

If...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-10-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,440
Posted By cp43

The Yak 28 has a longer fork on it to give you...

The Yak 28 has a longer fork on it to give you clearance for 700c wheels with fenders, or 29er MTB tires. If you're running narrow 700c wheels w/o fenders the normal Yak will work. If you have...
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