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Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-20-17, 11:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,808
Posted By TomJL

Fuji Cross Geo

Hello, anyone have experience with Fuji's alloy cross bikes, specifically 2017 or newer? Looking at this bike for cx racing but the standover seems very high - I normally ride a 56 but the standover...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 690
Posted By TomJL

2017 Fuji Cross Geo

Hello, anyone have experience with Fuji's alloy cross bikes, specifically 2017 or newer? Looking at this bike for cx racing but the standover seems very high - I normally ride a 56 but the standover...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By TomJL

[QUOTE=FBinNY;16011149]+1, by the book makes you...

[QUOTE=FBinNY;16011149]+1, by the book makes you a component assembler.

so it works, is what makes you a mechanic. The book is a starting place, and gets you to the right ball park, but once...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-13, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By TomJL

Thanks for the tips. A follow-up to FBinNY: ...

Thanks for the tips. A follow-up to FBinNY:

I checked the FD-5600 tech doc. The only limitation is that the chainring difference is 15 teeth or less. Also, when I'm in the big ring and second...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,221
Posted By TomJL

Big Cog/Big Ring Shifting Issue

Hello,

I recently replaced the wheels, crankset, cassette, and chain on my bicycle. My rear shifting works fine in the small ring, but when in the large ring I cannot consistently shift into the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 09:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By TomJL

Sorry to spam you with pictures, but here is one...

Sorry to spam you with pictures, but here is one last attempt at showing the angle you're recommending:

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FBinNY, based on your response, I would say the derailer appears to be twisted. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By TomJL

335973335974 I think it's clearer to see...

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I think it's clearer to see with the bike turned upside down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By TomJL

If you look closely at the first picture (small...

If you look closely at the first picture (small ring-small cog), you can see the chain is getting pulled off of the pulley. It's kind of wedged between the cage and the idler wheel. If you look at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-13, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 720
Posted By TomJL

Drop-out or derailer bent?

Hello

Can anyone take a look a these pics and see what they think is bent here? I think it's the derailer cage, but from what I've read it's more common for the dropout to see damage.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-12, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,224
Posted By TomJL

Do you think the stout rim makes up for a lower...

Do you think the stout rim makes up for a lower spoke count? I've been riding the 20/24 Shimano's on my road bike for ~2 years now and haven't had to true them once.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,224
Posted By TomJL

Fat Boy, A few follow-up questions. What...

Fat Boy,

A few follow-up questions. What makes the Shimano's better for cross? They are also a 20/24 spoke count wheel.

Also, what would be the advantage of having the wider rim? Just a greater...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-18-12, 09:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,224
Posted By TomJL

20/24 Wheels for Cross

Hello,

I'm 190 pounds and looking for some new wheels for my Crosscheck (which will be set up as a 1x9). I want to try cross racing and plan on using the bike for gravel/minimum maintenance road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-12, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,218
Posted By TomJL

Bulge/ridge in headtube - buckled or something else?

Hello,

My wife has what I think to be an early 80s Motobecane Super Mirage. She got this bike by way of her father. To her knowledge, it has not been crashed. The bike has a distinctive bulge in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-12, 10:01 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,256
Posted By TomJL

2004 Dakota XC

Recent build, some donor parts from a 2005 Stumpy disc with new drivetrain.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By TomJL

So is the taper in this frame's headtube just a...

So is the taper in this frame's headtube just a slight difference in design (but would not affect the type of headset it accepts)? The frame I want to transfer this to is steel and has no taper in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-12, 11:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By TomJL

Headset Type

Hello,

I have a headset I would like to use on a different frame. The frame it's on now (a 2005 Stumpjumper Disc) has a fork with a 1-1/8" steerer tube. Based on the pictures below, is this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-12, 11:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 708
Posted By TomJL

Head tube length

Hello,

I am thinking of switching my mtb bike frame. The current bike is a 2005 stumpjumper disc (size 18). I am considering switching the components over to a 2003 Jamis Dragon (size 19) frame....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-11, 06:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,711
Posted By TomJL

The current bike is a 2005 Stumpjumper Disc. So...

The current bike is a 2005 Stumpjumper Disc. So I'd be looking for a hardtail with disc brake-compatibility. The fork is stock: Fox F80RL.

Thanks in advance,
Tom
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,711
Posted By TomJL

Frames designed for 80mm travel forks

Hello,

I recently crashed my mtb and put a goodish sized dent in the seatstay. I'd like to re-use as many of the parts from the bike as possible, but it's got 26" wheels and an 80mm travel fork....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,031
Posted By TomJL

I've been eyeing this bike as well; seems like a...

I've been eyeing this bike as well; seems like a good deal for the money. From what I've seen, most other bikes equipped with Apex are double the price. I was considering buying it as a first race...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,183
Posted By TomJL

Bianchi Campione

Hello,

I was looking for some assistance in identifying a Bianchi Campione. Here is the link: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/1976039974.html

I suspect this is a 2001 Campione (the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 02:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 682
Posted By TomJL

Bianchi Campione

Hello,

I was looking for some assistance in identifying a Bianchi Campione. Here is the link: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/bik/1976039974.html

I suspect this is a 2001 Campione (the seller...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By TomJL

Hi Bianchigirll, thanks for taking a look. Here...

Hi Bianchigirll, thanks for taking a look. Here are a few more photos he sent. It seems like there's a little wear and tear, and he said "the bike has some friction with the chain going through the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-10, 11:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By TomJL

90s Bianchi Virata

Greetings,

I recently saw a 90s Bianchi Virata on craigslist, and was wondering what a fair price would be (assuming nothing major is wrong with it).

Am I correct in thinking this a midlevel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,995
Posted By TomJL

80s Bianchi - What is it?

Hey guys,

I found this bike on craigslist, but I'm not sure what it is.

What I do know that it is a Bianchi, has a master derailer, and modolo start brakes.

Any idea what this bike could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-01-09, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,442
Posted By TomJL

Hey guys, thanks for the info. For $35, do you...

Hey guys, thanks for the info. For $35, do you think it's a good buy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,442
Posted By TomJL

Shogun Alpine GT

Hello,

Can anyone identify the approximate year of this Shogun Alpine GT (http://ames.craigslist.org/bik/1488926159.html)? Would it likely have a chromoly frame?

Thanks,
Tom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,338
Posted By TomJL

Based on photos I've seen online, I think that...

Based on photos I've seen online, I think that lemans is an '82. What's the frame material of yours?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-09, 04:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,338
Posted By TomJL

Centurion Lemans 12

Hello,

I'm currently looking at a Centurion Lemans 12 frame: http://desmoines.craigslist.org/bik/1204881474.html

Does anyone know what year this is? I have a 1986 (I believe) Schwinn Prelude...
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