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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-16-23, 08:40 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,776
Posted By Johnny Alien

It will handle differently but won't be...

It will handle differently but won't be problematic. You might prefer it. I have seen people try out stems reversed and coming back toward them. The report was that shockingly it didn't ride weird.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 08:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 19,717
Posted By Johnny Alien

Nice! That drop bar model. That's the one I don't...

Nice! That drop bar model. That's the one I don't see pop up often. So cool
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-15, 09:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,186
Posted By Johnny Alien

Ahhh...I believe it's available but that was a...

Ahhh...I believe it's available but that was a special price on that specific hub so the 36 is a tad more expensive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,186
Posted By Johnny Alien

$20 more than you requested but this is a great...

$20 more than you requested but this is a great hub at a discount price.

Velocity Rear Road Hub (http://www.bikemania.biz/velocity-rear-road-hub.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,823
Posted By Johnny Alien

Haha. At first I wasn't sure you were trolling...

Haha. At first I wasn't sure you were trolling now I'm positive.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-15, 09:30 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 11,823
Posted By Johnny Alien

I don't care what bike someone else rides as long...

I don't care what bike someone else rides as long as it makes them happy. I see the advantage of electronic assist in commuter bikes and such but the bottom lines is that based on where you want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-14, 07:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,984
Posted By Johnny Alien

I was just mentioning it not saying anyone needed...

I was just mentioning it not saying anyone needed to get NOS. The bottom line is that I can get a new set of Silver shifters for only a little more than an old set of Suntours and a used set of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-14, 09:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,984
Posted By Johnny Alien

I have bought sets of the Rivendell DT shifters...

I have bought sets of the Rivendell DT shifters for $40 on sale. I am sure I could save maybe up to $10 going with a vintage set but it didn't seem worth it. NOS Suntours are crazy high these days....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-14, 01:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,197
Posted By Johnny Alien

The Schwinn is an excellent suggestion. If it...

The Schwinn is an excellent suggestion. If it were me I would go for a Bridgestone RB-T.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-14, 12:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,539
Posted By Johnny Alien

I am amazed there are so many intelligent people...

I am amazed there are so many intelligent people here that are still responding to this guy. It's either a waste of time or a joke. Either way, ignore it and it will go away.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 07:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By Johnny Alien

It might be easier to give a budget and people...

It might be easier to give a budget and people can suggest used bikes in that price range. It almost like you want a price check on every used Cannondale or Trek on your local Craigslist and that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-14, 05:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,334
Posted By Johnny Alien

Did his ebay listing encourage people to contact...

Did his ebay listing encourage people to contact him about off ebay sales? If I had a best offer listed and someone offered a number that would be reasonable without ebay fees I would have no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,334
Posted By Johnny Alien

I don't really see this as fraud. The guy is not...

I don't really see this as fraud. The guy is not actively trying to target people to pay him outside of ebay. He has a best offer button and the offer was low enough that the only way he could sell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-14, 05:54 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,334
Posted By Johnny Alien

Ebay takes a percentage of the sale so what the...

Ebay takes a percentage of the sale so what the seller is saying is that he could honor that price if he can eliminate the ebay fees. If it's a shop and you pay via Paypal there is no extra risks. ...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,690
Posted By Johnny Alien

Since you were looking at the LHT maybe the Cross...

Since you were looking at the LHT maybe the Cross Check would be a good option.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,470
Posted By Johnny Alien

The frame looks correct to me but that was before...

The frame looks correct to me but that was before the Ritchey fork years so they were a bit more "generic" at that time. Beyond that there is so much replaces stuff that there is little to go by and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,788
Posted By Johnny Alien

What are you running up front? I actually have a...

What are you running up front? I actually have a thread about the 7402 RD right now? I thought the max cog for it was 26? It it running pretty smooth with the 28?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-14, 12:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,329
Posted By Johnny Alien

You might be able to find this a little cheaper...

You might be able to find this a little cheaper (although a quick google search showed this as the lowest) but this Sugino crank is very nice, very affordable and will work with an 8 speed cassette...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-14, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By Johnny Alien

Maybe if I did a 12-25 on the rear and a 48/34...

Maybe if I did a 12-25 on the rear and a 48/34 compact on the front. That leaves the largest cog in the back under 26 and the spread 13 (both look to be OK) and the overall wrap at 27 which is under...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-14, 06:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,733
Posted By Johnny Alien

I prefer downtube shifters to stem shifters. ...

I prefer downtube shifters to stem shifters. Stem shifters are still OK in my book. Stem shifters were available on high end Paramounts in the 70's. Those are IRD shifter mounts and those shifters...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-14, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By Johnny Alien

Early 90's Dura-Ace 7402 Rear Deralluier Compatibility Question

OK, so I am getting a frame that has with it a NOS Dura-Ace 7402 RD. I know that the 7402 works for Shimano's weird early 90's indexing up to 8 speeds. I want to use it with a set of downtube...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-13, 05:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,259
Posted By Johnny Alien

The Kool Stops should help. I myself feel that...

The Kool Stops should help. I myself feel that current Shimano calipers don't get good until the Ultegra level. They just don't seem stiff enough. That aside no caliper will be 100% in the rain...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-13, 05:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 954
Posted By Johnny Alien

The 56 is likely to be too big for you. The 54...

The 56 is likely to be too big for you. The 54 is probably right but no way to know for sure based purely on height. The price for the older one is probably about right. If it was me I would shop...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-13, 05:53 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,839
Posted By Johnny Alien

I am sorry I misspelled that. It is Albastache...

I am sorry I misspelled that. It is Albastache and they are fairly new. In fact they might be sold out right now. They are Mustache bars with less of a drop. I would think they would be perfect. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-13, 09:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,839
Posted By Johnny Alien

Mustache is the only thing I could think of that...

Mustache is the only thing I could think of that would allow you to keep the brake setup. Get a dirtdrop stem to get the bar higher and then use a Mustache or the new Abastache bar.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-13, 07:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,102
Posted By Johnny Alien

Words of wisdom. Maybe she doesn't care about...

Words of wisdom. Maybe she doesn't care about going as fast and just wants to enjoy a ride with you. Get her what she wants, ride at her pace and enjoy every single minute of it.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By Johnny Alien

I am a Rivendell fan as well. I actually bought...

I am a Rivendell fan as well. I actually bought a San Marcos and realized it was way to relaxed for me. I already had that with the Sam Hillborne so I decided to get rid of that and ended up with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-13, 05:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,229
Posted By Johnny Alien

I am building up a Black Mountain Cycle frame...

I am building up a Black Mountain Cycle frame right now and would highly recommend it. It was more afforable than most of the competition, lighter and I liked the geometry more.
Forum: Touring
08-28-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 29,084
Posted By Johnny Alien

I love mine. I say go for it. ...

I love mine. I say go for it.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/Johnny_Alien/Rivendell%20Sam%20Hillborne/null_zps78fea8be.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,085
Posted By Johnny Alien

I didn't realize that we were judging 2005 era...

I didn't realize that we were judging 2005 era Tektros. They have gotten much better and the ones on that bike were probably their low tier. The current R539's are great brakes that are much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-23-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By Johnny Alien

I like that color...move that to the pros list.

I like that color...move that to the pros list.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By Johnny Alien

650B is between a 26" and 700C tire. There is...

650B is between a 26" and 700C tire. There is like a 20mm difference between a 700C and 650B...it's smaller but I would not say it's really really small.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,582
Posted By Johnny Alien

Sugino makes a round chainguard that can replace...

Sugino makes a round chainguard that can replace the largest ring on a triple. It gives you the 2/3 of the triple you want and an added bonus of a guard. I am running that setup right now. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-13, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,497
Posted By Johnny Alien

Small bikes tend to suffer from geometry issues...

Small bikes tend to suffer from geometry issues when made to work with larger tires. Going with a 26" or 650B tire size allows the designer to make the geometry more similar to the larger frames...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 06:44 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 571,154
Posted By Johnny Alien

I am in the process of building up a Black...

I am in the process of building up a Black Mountain Cycles road frame. (Yes I am aware my work space is messy)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,085
Posted By Johnny Alien

I am not sure what Tektros come stock on those...

I am not sure what Tektros come stock on those bikes but I can say that most mid to top tier Tektros I have used have beat the pants off of the Tiagra and 105 calipers. They must use really bottom of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,323
Posted By Johnny Alien

Did she offer the GPS for $30 when you bought the...

Did she offer the GPS for $30 when you bought the bike? That is what it sounded like. If so then offer something around that.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-20-13, 08:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By Johnny Alien

I had no idea this was a thing. I am in...

I had no idea this was a thing. I am in Harrisburg and will definitely sign up for this.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 977
Posted By Johnny Alien

Thanks guys! The math hurts my head but at least...

Thanks guys! The math hurts my head but at least I know I can likely fix the issue.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 977
Posted By Johnny Alien

I will try the pencil trick. I had the brake off...

I will try the pencil trick. I had the brake off and used zip ties and the wheel seemed to be running true. I am almost sure it's the tire. It is a used tire not new so maybe there is an issue...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 06:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 977
Posted By Johnny Alien

TIre or wheel issue?

So I just got a new set of wheels for a new build. The rims are Velocity A23's and I have a set of Schwalbe Kojaks on them. When I have the tire properly mounted in the front fork and spin it I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-13, 10:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,018
Posted By Johnny Alien

There are plenty of larger road tires that are...

There are plenty of larger road tires that are fantastic, light and can go just as fast all while supplying a higher level of comfort. There is zero reason to tell someone to go to a cross bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-13, 06:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,843
Posted By Johnny Alien

Buy a small, cheap saddlebag and rock the t-shirt.

Buy a small, cheap saddlebag and rock the t-shirt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,712
Posted By Johnny Alien

http://store.somafab.com/soclbarbl.html

http://store.somafab.com/soclbarbl.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-13, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,142
Posted By Johnny Alien

It has showed up over there. I will vote the...

It has showed up over there. I will vote the same way here...Bosco Bullmoose. They should be as comfortable as the Albas with plenty of hand positions and the look and extra strength will really...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,189
Posted By Johnny Alien

One, you don't me or have any idea what my GPA...

One, you don't me or have any idea what my GPA was in college so I am not sure how you could even try to think there was a correlation. You are the one apparently trying to show the internets you're...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-13, 06:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 460
Posted By Johnny Alien

I hope this doesn't come off poorly but...

I hope this doesn't come off poorly but regardless of aftermarket parts, it's still an 80's Astra with very limited appeal or collectibility factoring in. The type of handlebar will make zero...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 06:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,189
Posted By Johnny Alien

You did read the parts where sellers are...

You did read the parts where sellers are encouraging this, correct? And of course it doesn't work for everything no one but you made that broad statement. If I order a shirt and try it on and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-13, 05:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,189
Posted By Johnny Alien

It's the age of the internet. If you cannot try...

It's the age of the internet. If you cannot try the item then how are you supposed to figure out what the right size is? As long as the item is kept as new and can be resold as such there is zero...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-13, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By Johnny Alien

Since I believe those bikes came with a Tourney...

Since I believe those bikes came with a Tourney rear the above quote is probably pretty good. My guess is somewhere around $100. If they are upgrading the derailleur or doing any other routine...
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