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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-22, 03:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

Well I got the bottom bracket off and put on the...

Well I got the bottom bracket off and put on the new rear derailleur. It's english threading and the derailleur seems to work, so I'm kind of encouraged but at the same time I still need new wheels...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 06:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

Yes it's a helicomatic and I anticipate having to...

Yes it's a helicomatic and I anticipate having to cold set to 130. Trying to find an inexpensive wheel or wheelset. Looking at this wheel (https://www.ebay.com/itm/275564064641) atm but not sure it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 05:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

I'm committed to the 2x8 now. The new rear...

I'm committed to the 2x8 now. The new rear derailleur might just work, I just screwed in an old acera and it screwed in at least but it's also all bent up so I don't know what the alignment looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

So what do I do for the crankset? Chainrings or a...

So what do I do for the crankset? Chainrings or a whole new crankset? The chainrings seem to have to conform to a 122mm bcd and I don't see anything smaller than 38 according to sheldon brown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

Well that really chaps my hide. I was wondering...

Well that really chaps my hide. I was wondering about that... If it's not compatible they do say I can chop it down and put a campagnolo mounting claw (not sure if thats even the right one though for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 12:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

Ya I think you're right, it looks like the T...

Ya I think you're right, it looks like the T version from this picture (https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/simplex_-_la_nouvelle_generation_scan_3.html). 28t Total capacity so I would need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

I just looked up the Simplex SX610 RD that's on...

I just looked up the Simplex SX610 RD that's on the bike and there's two versions. The GT has a total capacity of 38T (link1 (https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/simplex_sx610_gtsp_derailleur.html)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,087
Posted By pccp

Help! Want to change gearing and some other stuff on my 1984 Peugeot PH11

I am at my wits end trying to research this stuff and I feel like even more of a noob than before. I rode this bike 20 years ago in college and I tried it again recently and fell in love with it but...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 487
Posted By pccp

Ignore the purists. If you think you can use it,...

Ignore the purists. If you think you can use it, go ahead. Do a search for BionX ... Good kits from what I hear, available for different wheel sizes. Costs can be up to or more than $1000. It's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By pccp

Second one. I have them positioned slightly...

Second one. I have them positioned slightly inclined with the part closest to you slightly lower than the front. How far down do you have yours?

rbiked, 60 mph??!? wow :D

davidlee, ya i...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-08, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,449
Posted By pccp

aero bars on hybrid with trekking bars

Hello
I have a Gary Fisher Wingra with trekking bars on it. The other day, I was going down a hill pedaling as fast as I could and hit a max of 31 mph. I know its probably unsafe to go any faster...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-08, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By pccp

silly question - what color bar tape?

I know this is a kind of a stupid subjective opinion. But what would look good on a black bike?
I currently have black bar tape on my black Gary Fisher Wingra (Trekking Bar) bike and its worn and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-03-08, 03:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By pccp

7.2 Hybrid is relatively cheap and can be pretty...

7.2 Hybrid is relatively cheap and can be pretty rugged, if I'm not mistaken it comes with 35mm tires... I would think plenty thick for most streets. I can jump curbs on my hybrid with 32 mm...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,019
Posted By pccp

I have the wingra... its a nice bike and I live...

I have the wingra... its a nice bike and I live close to the city here in Portland Oregon with lots of hills and it still does pretty well. I paid $440 for the 2008 model. If you have any specific...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-02-08, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 592
Posted By pccp

wheel wobble while braking at high speed after putting on cyclometer magnet

Hello
I am trying to figure out why my wheel has started to wobble at about 15 mph or higher and braking using the front wheel. I recently put on a wheel magnet that i tightened as much as I could...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-08, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By pccp

its a one month old bike, maybe 100 miles.... I...

its a one month old bike, maybe 100 miles.... I think i may have a right leg dominance, where I use my right leg a lot more than my left, so I put more weight on the right side than the left. Maybe...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,443
Posted By pccp

Thanks for the advice. What do you think about...

Thanks for the advice. What do you think about these shoes...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-08, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By pccp

click on pedals

Sorry one more question beside my other thread :D ...
My pedals have a click on the left pedal upswing, it is a noticeable noise and feeling that feels like its getting stuck for a second. This is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-24-08, 05:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,443
Posted By pccp

which shoes for shimano m324 - im confused

I currently have shimano m324 pedals (http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-PD-M324-Pedals/dp/B000COAY4Q) but I am confused about which shoes I can get for them. They are "SPD" pedals, but I don't know what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-08, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 450
Posted By pccp

check manufacturers website?

check manufacturers website?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-22-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By pccp

Well im usually the driver so that doesnt make me...

Well im usually the driver so that doesnt make me sick, but after ive been on a long bike ride i feel more in tune with my surroundings. In the car after a bike ride like that i feel every turn and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-08, 11:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,307
Posted By pccp

well I don't think hybrids are useless, but upon...

well I don't think hybrids are useless, but upon reflection I also would rather have a road bike. Trouble is I couldn't afford it and so now I have my hybrid and make do the best I can with it :P...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-21-08, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,648
Posted By pccp

For going 10 miles I would rather have 700c...

For going 10 miles I would rather have 700c wheels. I'm 5'6", pretty short as well :P. I have a Gary Fisher Wingra hybrid, very similar to the 7.2 FX and I'm happy with it. Honestly I'd rather...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 759
Posted By pccp

cyclometer - why does it ask for tire width?

I just got a wireless cateye cyclometer and set up the magnet about 3/4 up the spoke. The sensor is working but when setting up the cyclometer it asks for a code for tire circumference and width. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-19-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,938
Posted By pccp

Looks alright, what will you be using it for? ...

Looks alright, what will you be using it for? Tires are pretty thick if its for road use. Can probably go on light trails....
Change the seat maybe? All in all it looks like a decent deal. Then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-08, 02:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By pccp

If anyone's still reading, I actually have a...

If anyone's still reading, I actually have a question about the longer stem I wanna use... If the handlebar is too far over the wheel since my current stem is 90mm and the longer one I have ordered...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By pccp

Thanks, it was my first time taping and I was...

Thanks, it was my first time taping and I was being very careful...

About the disc brake mounts, the guy at the shop told me that it only had the mounts on the rear but reading online it says it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-08, 10:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By pccp

just took it out for a test ride... OMG I LOVE...

just took it out for a test ride... OMG I LOVE THIS THING!!1one :D ... Head and shoulders above the flat bar even with bar extensions. I really like the angle I have it at, now I just need that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-17-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By pccp

semi finished trekking bar mod - pics

So here's my trekking bar project on my gary fisher wingra hybrid... Right now I have my default 90mm stem, although I ordered a 110 and 125 mm stem as well to test out. I'll sell the one I don't...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-15-08, 11:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,048
Posted By pccp

I just came back 5 minutes ago from a nighttime...

I just came back 5 minutes ago from a nighttime forrest ride and I had this planet bike 3 led light...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 726
Posted By pccp

this is the bike i have, its serving me pretty...

this is the bike i have, its serving me pretty well http://www.fisherbikes.com/bike/model/wingra... although I kinda wish I had gotten a road bike since I don't go off-road. Also look at the Trek FX...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-11-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 945
Posted By pccp

Highway 30, thats a great area, I love driving...

Highway 30, thats a great area, I love driving along there but wasn't sure about the biking access.
I just thought of another one that I haven't tried yet but have seen amazing pictures of.....
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-10-08, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 945
Posted By pccp

Five Great Bike Rides in and around Portland

link (http://www.oregon.com/trips/cycle_portland.cfm)

What other rides or website lists would you suggest?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,780
Posted By pccp

interesting. Maybe i am tense, i'll check out...

interesting. Maybe i am tense, i'll check out seat height too thanks.. I dont know though... I do look upright there but after riding for a while i know i get lower... The fact that i have a flat...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-08, 01:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,780
Posted By pccp

http://i32.tinypic.com/xckt52.jpg Not sure how...

http://i32.tinypic.com/xckt52.jpg
Not sure how much you can tell from this picture, had to rush to the bike from the 10 second timer and lean the bike against a couch, and i will be changing the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-06-08, 01:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,780
Posted By pccp

no visor, I'll try to get a pic, but I only start...

no visor, I'll try to get a pic, but I only start feeling it after I've been riding for a little while, was pretty bad after my last ride, felt like a pinched nerve....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 799
Posted By pccp

Anthony, thanks... I didn't even know he was...

Anthony, thanks... I didn't even know he was being sarcastic lol...... I was like "Wow, fire roads, really?"
So anyway, I have a hybrid bike, I'm putting trekking bars on it.. its heavy, but it'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 02:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 799
Posted By pccp

what kind of bike do you ride if I may ask? ...

what kind of bike do you ride if I may ask?

What do you think about the Trek 1.5? I hear its not good for touring.... Want something light weight, but ya..... something like the 520 is not good...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 12:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 799
Posted By pccp

road bike buying advice racing/touring same bike?

So I currently have a hybrid, and really would like a road bike. I'm starting to plan although realistically, I wont be able to buy one for at least 3 months maybe longer. For peace of mind though,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-08, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,780
Posted By pccp

will a longer stem fix neck pain?

I'm riding a hybrid bike and I'm getting a lot of back neck pain, I thought if I was more stretched out that might not happen, but now that I think about it, a higher position will probably help...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-08, 02:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,108
Posted By pccp

think i found my answer from another thread here...

think i found my answer from another thread here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=391219&highlight=hybrid+trekking+bars). My only worry now is how close together the shifters look on all...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-04-08, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,108
Posted By pccp

trekking bars with hybrid, do I need to change brakes, thumb shifters?

I want to put either the Nashbar trekking bar (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=9756) or the much more expensive ITM Selega Trekking/Aero Bar (http://www.wallbike.com/components.html) on my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 07:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,240
Posted By pccp

I voted no, probably because I haven't been...

I voted no, probably because I haven't been riding long enough. I live in Portland, Oregon and while this does seem to be a good biking city, I only recently got back into biking. Still, I try to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,004
Posted By pccp

are handlebar caps necessary?

What is the point of them? My handlebar caps were built in to my grips, which I had to cut short to add bar ends, and now I don't have any caps on them. Are they necessary for protection of the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,300
Posted By pccp

wow, thanks for all the replies guys, you are...

wow, thanks for all the replies guys, you are life savers. In replying to Garfield Cat, ya I would love to have a road bike but I can't return this one and since I just got it I think I'll get it as...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-08, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,300
Posted By pccp

Roads are smooth in my neighborhood but do...

Roads are smooth in my neighborhood but do quickly get bad once I get out of it. I don't mind a little bit of road buzz if I can get going a little faster, the 32's are ultra plush to me right now...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-08, 12:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,300
Posted By pccp

So...

So according to the chart, 28's are appropriate and 25's are not. Although 25's are safe enough? If I do go with 28's, do you have any recommendations? I am looking at Panaracer Pasela TG 700x28's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-08, 11:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,300
Posted By pccp

Hybrid Bike - I want to put thinner tires

I have a Gary Fisher Wingra that came with 700x32 tires but I would like to put 700x25 tires on it. I emailed Gary Fisher Bikes and they responded that 700x28 is the smallest they recommended, but I...
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