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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-11-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,224
Posted By Elantr025

tires - Panaracer t-serv or Continental touring plus?

Hi,

For my steel framed Waterford bike, which tire would be the more smoother
riding on both road and light smooth rail-trails...the Panaracer T-Serv or the
Continental Touring Plus?

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,210
Posted By Elantr025

conservative, nice looking helmet advice, please?

Hi,

I am a 49 year old male and looking for a more stylish, good looking helmet for
sports touring and a mix of road and rail-trail riding.

I do not like some of the goofy looking helmets...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 555
Posted By Elantr025

Smoothest riding 28mm tire?

Hi,

The Panaracer T-Serv Protex
or
The Cintenental Touring Plus


Which of these tires would be the smoothest, most comfortable riding for a mix
of both road and LIGHT rail trail riding on a...
Forum: Commuting
04-11-11, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By Elantr025

Conti Touring Plus sizing??

Hi,

Is it true that the Continental Touring Plus tires are cut small, so that the 32mm actually
is more closer to a 28mm of other brands??

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-11, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,504
Posted By Elantr025

Yes, My goal was to go for the classic look,...

Yes,

My goal was to go for the classic look, while still being a bit sporty. I had Waterford do a slight top tube slope of 4.5 degrees. The color is called Sherwood Forrest.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-11, 10:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,504
Posted By Elantr025

Picture posted above!

Picture posted above!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,504
Posted By Elantr025

My NEW Waterford RS-14!

Hi,

Just picked up my brand new Waterford RS-14! I had the bike built to reflect that classic, retro look, with all silver components, instead of the black that
most folks use these days....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,505
Posted By Elantr025

oh

Ok, nevermind,too many wise guys in here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-22-11, 08:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,505
Posted By Elantr025

best mini pumps?

Hello,

I will be picking up my NEW Waterford RS -14 Road Sport bike soon and I wanna get a nice looking frame mounted mini pump under the water bottle.

Who makes the best small pump that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-11, 01:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By Elantr025

tire

So how about the Conti Touring Plus in 28mm?
Vittoria Randonnuer??
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By Elantr025

ok

So, the Conti Grand Prix 4 Season 28mm will be fine for packed rail trail riding???
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-11, 11:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 764
Posted By Elantr025

Smoothest tire for 70% road/30%% rail-trail?

Hello,

Well, my custom Waterford RS-14 is being built and I am very excited to get riding!
I have all my parts picked out for the build, but im struggling with tires. My wheels
will be the Mavic...
Forum: Touring
02-24-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,001
Posted By Elantr025

Waterford RS 14??

Hi,

Is the design of the Waterford RS 14 frame more of an upright, relaxed riding
position, similar to the Rivendell A. Homer Hillsen??

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,967
Posted By Elantr025

quill stems - old school and outdated?

Hi
By this Friday, I will be deciding what custom steel bike to purchase. It will be either the
Waterford ST-14 or the Bilenky Tourlite, both sports touring type bikes.

So, im trying to decide...
Forum: Touring
02-14-11, 01:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By Elantr025

Guunar Sport 58cm picture?

Hi,

Would someone here please be nice enough to please post a side profile picture of the
current model Gunnar Sport, size 58cm please?

I would like to see the degree of upslope on the top...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,522
Posted By Elantr025

Look

Id prefer to split the difference!

I do not like the look of completely horizontal top tube, yet on the other hand, a too
extreme (9 degrees or so) sloping top tube looks weird. So a upslope of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-11, 09:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,522
Posted By Elantr025

Top tube preference - Horizontal or sloped?

Hi,

As I consider my first steel bike, I have been very seriously considering the Gunnar Sport.
However, after studying the geometry of the 56cm and 58cm size (Im 5 11 1/2"), I think
that the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,003
Posted By Elantr025

Thanks.. The thing is I have really...

Thanks..

The thing is I have really particular taste. I want the top tube to ONLY have a slight slope, say like 2-3 degrees, im thinking from the looks, the Gunnar and Tourlite have a tad too much...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,003
Posted By Elantr025

Best quality - Gunnar Sport or Bilenky Tourlite?

Hi,

Im still on the fence trying to decide to pull the trigger on the Gunnar Sport or the
Bilenky Tourlite.

In you all experiences and opinions, which frame would be the better built quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-11, 07:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Elantr025

Perfect!! If the 58cm size looks close to the...

Perfect!!
If the 58cm size looks close to the head tube look of your 56cm , this is totally acceptable and great looking to me!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-11, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Elantr025

After looking at Gunnar's website, I see the...

After looking at Gunnar's website, I see the headtube length for the Gunnar Sport 58cm size is 176mm. That seems to be bit a bit taller that other brands for the same size.
This longer head tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,510
Posted By Elantr025

picture of Gunnar Sport frame 58cm?

Hi,

I am preparing to order a Gunnar Sport frame in a 58cm size and was wondering if any
here can please provide me with a picture of this frame size 58cm??

The reason is because I see...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-11, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,278
Posted By Elantr025

The arguement against powder coating... for steel frames

Hi,

I was talking to a popular custom frame builder who recommends against powder coating of frames and much prefers primer/paint for frames.

He claims for steel, powder coating is porous and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 908
Posted By Elantr025

Which steel tubing for smoothest, comfortable ride?

Hi,

I am wondering which steel tubing tends to provide the more smooth, comfortable ride....
Reynolds, Columbus, OX Platinum, etc....or is there on difference at all?

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-11, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,349
Posted By Elantr025

seatpost - Nitto 626 or Thomson Elite?

Hi,

Which of these 2 posts would provide the more adjustments and the most comfort
mounted on a Gunnar Sport bike?

I trying to decide between the two.

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-11, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 656
Posted By Elantr025

Bilenky Tourlite vs Gunnar Sport?

Hi,

How does the Bilenky Tourlite compare to the Gunnar Sport, as far as comfort and
build quality? Are they close to being a wash? Or is one frame better than the other
in some areas?

Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-01-11, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,318
Posted By Elantr025

installing 105 5700 STI cables under bar tape?

Hi,

Is the 105 5700 STI cables designed for BOTH cables to be routed under tape in front of bar(facing road)?


Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-11, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,583
Posted By Elantr025

Nitto Noodle bar or bar with cable grooves??

Hi,

I love the look of the Nitto 177 Noodle handlebar, but I see it does NOT have grooves
for cable routing. Would this bar be bad choice for 105 5700 concealed under bar cables
and would I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-31-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 598
Posted By Elantr025

fitting for a Gunnar Sport

Hi,

I will be purchasing a Gunnar Sport bike soon at my LBS who will build it up for me also.
I need to go in and be sized for the correct frame to order.
I am a recreational rider, so do I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,049
Posted By Elantr025

Thanks guys.... BUT i am ONLY a recreational...

Thanks guys....
BUT i am ONLY a recreational rider! NOT a racer! Im more a C rider and cruise at around 14mph or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-11, 06:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 32,049
Posted By Elantr025

48/34 vs 50/34 compact crank? help

Hi,

Im currently having a Gunnar Sport build up and the shop is suggesting a FSA 48/34
compact crank, NOT a 50/34.

So what is the difference between a 48/34 and 50/34 compact crank? Which...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-11, 11:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 803
Posted By Elantr025

brakes for your Gunnar Sport?

Hi,

What brakes are you folks using on you Gunnar Sport bikes that are compatible
with NEW 105 5700 STI shifter/levers that work great?

Thank you
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 298
Posted By Elantr025

57 reach brakes wont work with 105 5700 shifter/levers??

Hi,

Im having a LBS build up a Gunnar Sport and asked to use the NEW 105 5700 group.

The shop e-mailed me back stating.."57 reach brakes wont work properly with the
5700 shifters/levers so I...
Forum: Touring
01-18-11, 10:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,976
Posted By Elantr025

MOST comfortable handlebars for sports touring bike??

Hi,
Im in the process of building up a Gunnar Sport with steel frame and now im trying to
decide on my handlebars. I am 5 11 170 and average size hands but want a bar with
a wide beefier grip on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By Elantr025

What exactly do you mean by "figure out for...

What exactly do you mean by "figure out for themselves"? Im am a novice and this is my first real bike in a VERY long time. All I am asking it what
tends to be a popular choice for classic style...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 487
Posted By Elantr025

Handlebars for Gunnar Sport?

Hi,

What is the most popular choice of handle bars for the Gunnar Sport that is very comfy
and ergonomically pleasing to the hands?

Im looking at either the Nitto Noodle or the Salsa Short and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 11:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 914
Posted By Elantr025

Dont like those Rivendell tires, ugly tread.

Dont like those Rivendell tires, ugly tread.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 08:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 914
Posted By Elantr025

tire suggestions for Gunnar Sport?

Hi,

Can you folks please recommend a nice tire for the Gunnar Sport? My riding is 75% road,
with 25% light rail-trials and light gravel, nothing with roots or logs.

I would like to go with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By Elantr025

More comfortable - box sextion or aero rims?

Hi,

Which style of Mavic rims would be more comfortable and smoother for a sports tuning
bike like a Gunnar Sport, the box section style or the aero style?

Thannks
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 764
Posted By Elantr025

Guunar Sport and Waterford RS-14-weight difference?

Hi,
Is the Waterford RS-14 frameset(with fork) lighter that the Gunnar Sport frameset?
Is the build quality exactly the same?

Also, can someone recommend a great Waterford dealer in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 10:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,027
Posted By Elantr025

Thanks for ALL your advice! I will go for the...

Thanks for ALL your advice!
I will go for the 105 5700 group and im sure be very please. (By the way, I believe the Ultegra 6600 SL group has been discontinued.)
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Elantr025

datlas, Thanks again for the advice, I had a...

datlas,

Thanks again for the advice, I had a very nice conversation with Tom at Spectrum and unfortunately, his bikes are way too far over my budget to consider, so I am planning a trip
to Philly...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Elantr025

Folk Engineered bikes?

Hi,

Has anyone here had any dealings with or have seen a custom steel bike from Folk
Engineered (folkengineered.com), based in Newark NJ?
They appear to be a small 2 person shop,but have only...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,027
Posted By Elantr025

105 groupset on a custom steel frame?

Hi,

In am effort to try to keep my cost down, im wondering if it would be a mistake to
use the 105 Shimano group for a end high custom build steel frame I am considering
from either Bilenky,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,404
Posted By Elantr025

Lugged steel frame mostly hype...or worth the upgrade?

Hello,

As several members, maybe know, earlier today I posted here with advice on my first
dream steel bike. And I have another question....

Is the option of a lugged steel frame vs a basic...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,042
Posted By Elantr025

retriever, The one Independent Fab model i...

retriever,

The one Independent Fab model i would possibly consider would be the model called Club Steel Racer, thats appears to be the closet model that would fit my ride style. I have read a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,042
Posted By Elantr025

Thanks Datlas! I will research both Bilenky...

Thanks Datlas!

I will research both Bilenky and Spectrum/Kellogg! From looking at their websites, it certainly looks like one of these builders would definitely
fit my needs and be within my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 03:16 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,042
Posted By Elantr025

O-o, thanks but im 3000 miles away from Steelman,...

O-o, thanks but im 3000 miles away from Steelman, that isnt gonna happen!

datlas, im in Princeton, NJ.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 03:01 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,042
Posted By Elantr025

Thanks datlas for the great advice! You are...

Thanks datlas for the great advice!

You are right, if im gonna spend $3200.00 on my dream steel bike, I surely want it to fit my like a GLOVE! Since, I am only 45 minutes from Bilenky Cycle Works...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,042
Posted By Elantr025

Thanks for the advice on Oswald. However, I just...

Thanks for the advice on Oswald. However, I just spoke to Tom and the order time is around 14 months! Thats crazy.
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