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07-01-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 724
Posted By MKIV987

L or XL? (Fit critique)

I had a chance to borrow a Large Salsa Fargo and feel it’s a bit small. The jump to the XL is quite large, though.

Leg length feels fine and appears to be KOPS. My main concern is reach. My arms...
01-05-17, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,877
Posted By MKIV987

Shimano STX FD cable routing

I went to replace the cables on my hybrid/commuter and noticed that after replacing the front shifting cable, my twist/grip shifter no longer moves the front derailleur. If I unbolt the cable from...
10-01-15, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 799
Posted By MKIV987

Question about downtube shifters

This is a set of Suntour downtube shifters...is it normal for the front shifter (left/far side) to not go all the way parallel to the frame as the one in the foreground is? It doesn't feel stuck, it...
07-13-14, 10:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,894
Posted By MKIV987

Ok, I think I've figured it out. I've been using...

Ok, I think I've figured it out. I've been using the Tektro Long-Pull brake levers (RL-520) and the Tektro 926A brakes, which are also long-pull. Chris, you're right that they aren't BB7-specific...
07-13-14, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,894
Posted By MKIV987

Avid bb7 levers with min-v brakes?

Hi, my commuter bike is currently running Tektro mini-v brakes (926A) with tektro road brake levers. I wanted to switch the drop bar out for a flat bar I have laying around, but the only flat bar...
01-19-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By MKIV987

Carbon crown race area looks chipped

I've attached a picture of my full carbon fork's crown race area. If you look at the base of the steerer, it looks like there's a bunch of chipped/broken carbon inside the fork crown race. This is...
12-10-13, 10:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,924
Posted By MKIV987

Front derailleur cage rubbing -- need a barrel adjuster?

I'm using a new SRAM Apex 38/44 crank with Rival shifters and RD and a Force FD. Brand new chain, cables and housing. I followed SRAM's instructions (several times) but when I'm in the smallest cog...
09-30-13, 11:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,403
Posted By MKIV987

So, two conflicting opinions here. Anyone else...

So, two conflicting opinions here. Anyone else care to chime in?
09-29-13, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,403
Posted By MKIV987

SRAM Apex crank installation help

I had my LBS install a Truvativ PF86 bottom bracket on my Fuji Cross 1.0 and I'm trying to install a SRAM Apex cyclocross crank. It seems that everywhere I've read, the wavy washer goes between the...
09-06-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,371
Posted By MKIV987

So it fits into the top of the upper bearing?...

So it fits into the top of the upper bearing? Thanks for your input.
09-05-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,371
Posted By MKIV987

Headset was included with the frameset. The shop...

Headset was included with the frameset. The shop installed the fork crown race (I told them I was going to do the rest of the assembly at home because I was just switching over parts from another...
09-04-13, 09:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,371
Posted By MKIV987

What is this piece that came with my frameset?

Bought a new Fuji Cross 1.0 frameset from the LBS. Took it home to build it up and this piece was bundled with the headset spacers, top cap and carbon steerer tube expansion plug. The...
08-11-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,919
Posted By MKIV987

I ran a bar-end shifter on my 1x9 cx bike for two...

I ran a bar-end shifter on my 1x9 cx bike for two seasons and never had a single problem. Brifters will be a little easier since you don't have to move your hand to shift, but you'll do fine,...
Forum: Touring
01-17-13, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,981
Posted By MKIV987

This guy seems like he had a good time on the...

This guy seems like he had a good time on the logging roads:

http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/?o=1&doc_id=10856&v=6e

You wouldn't have to worry about summer crowds but I guess lodging might...
Forum: Touring
12-12-12, 08:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,547
Posted By MKIV987

Check out the Rawland Drakkar:...

Check out the Rawland Drakkar: http://gearjunkie.com/rawland-drakkar It has a lot of what you're looking for.
11-19-12, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,143
Posted By MKIV987

What's a "cute" mountain bike?

My girlfriend has enjoyed mountain biking the few times we've gone (she's always rented one) and she wants her own now. I'd like to get her something with disc brakes and (if possible) a suspension...
11-02-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By MKIV987

At first I thought those cups had syrup in the...

At first I thought those cups had syrup in the bottom but then I realized it was beer (right?) and got a bad taste in my mouth...

That said, I now wish I had a local Wafflecross.
11-02-12, 12:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,472
Posted By MKIV987

That looks great! I saw one of those for sale...

That looks great! I saw one of those for sale cheap but couldn't imagine what I would do with it--guess I just don't have your imagination. Hopefully you won't get too many flats on that rear tire...
10-31-12, 06:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks for your input. I should mention that the...

Thanks for your input. I should mention that the other bearing looks identical but has a "Top" marking with an arrow pointing up--ostensibly to indicate which side of the bearing goes up. When I...
10-30-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By MKIV987

Headset bearing conundrum

I'm installing a new cross check fork on my cx bike with a ~3-month old Woodman headset. When I first installed the headset on an aluminum fork, there was a bit of a gap between the lower headset cup...
09-03-12, 06:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,992
Posted By MKIV987

Interesting. What's it made of?

Interesting. What's it made of?
08-06-12, 04:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 496
Posted By MKIV987

I've seen a few on eBay over the past few months....

I've seen a few on eBay over the past few months. If you want brand-new there's a slight possibility that an LBS still has one somewhere. Find the dealers list on the Masi website and start calling...
08-05-12, 10:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By MKIV987

Just so I can actually see that it's spotless in...

Just so I can actually see that it's spotless in there. I was going to use a Q-tip to clean the races on that side but was afraid that the dirty grease in there would pull some cotton off the swab...
08-04-12, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks for your input everyone. There may be some...

Thanks for your input everyone. There may be some grit in the hub still as I was unable to remove the freehub body to clean inside the drive-side bearing races (a 10mm hex key and all my muscle...
08-04-12, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 962
Posted By MKIV987

Hub sound after overhaul

I recently overhauled my Shimano Tiagra hubs (cup & cone), following instructions from Zinn's book. While the wheels were off the bike I tightened the cone/locknut until there was a slight amount of...
Forum: Touring
08-03-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By MKIV987

I like your spare tube placement! If you wanted...

I like your spare tube placement! If you wanted to go even lighter in the future I imagine you could ditch the rear rack and make a seat-hanging holster for that compression sack like this guy did on...
07-22-12, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By MKIV987

You could try to email someone at the website. It...

You could try to email someone at the website. It looks like those images were probably taken in-house at their shop.
07-20-12, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,521
Posted By MKIV987

What are these bosses on my top tube?

I bought this old Schwinn frame a while back and it sat in the garage for a while before I decided to strip it down and repaint it. I noticed some sort of bosses had been added to the front and...
07-18-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks FKM. The only thing I don't like about the...

Thanks FKM. The only thing I don't like about the Salsa is the graphics, but maybe I'll get over my vanity because they seem like great bikes.
07-12-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks guys but I'm looking for aluminum only....

Thanks guys but I'm looking for aluminum only. Otherwise I'd just ride my KM.
07-11-12, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks, Cynikal. I had also thought about...

Thanks, Cynikal. I had also thought about building up a wheel for my current frame (Trek X01) with a White Industries Eccentric ENO hub but it's nice to know that option is out there for BB30 frames.
07-11-12, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,040
Posted By MKIV987

CX bikes I can run SS or geared?

I'm in the market for a new frameset or bike and I'd like to be able to run SS for 'cross racing or with gears for gravel grinders. I'd like an aluminum frame and I hate chain tensioners. Does anyone...
07-03-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,544
Posted By MKIV987

So to resurrect this thread... I have an...

So to resurrect this thread...

I have an older American Classic road hub (maybe 2008 or so). I took it to the shop to have them switch the Campy freehub body for a Shimano, installed my 10-speed...
06-15-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,834
Posted By MKIV987

Interesting handlebar. What were they asking for...

Interesting handlebar. What were they asking for it?
06-06-12, 08:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 968
Posted By MKIV987

You're describing what's often called...

You're describing what's often called "Bikepacking," and it's a blast. Racks, panniers and trailers aren't frequently used--instead most bikepackers attach a variety of smaller bags to their frame,...
Forum: Touring
05-25-12, 10:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,905
Posted By MKIV987

I like your mirror setup. It looks like you're...

I like your mirror setup. It looks like you're using one of those bar extenders (is that what they're called?) but is it attached to the steer tube? And are the ends threaded for the mirror bolt? A...
05-10-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,507
Posted By MKIV987

Disc brakes are nice but not necessary--a decent...

Disc brakes are nice but not necessary--a decent set of v-brakes will do just fine. You can always upgrade later if you want to.

How hilly is it where you are and what parts are you using from...
05-10-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,970
Posted By MKIV987

An Xtra would fit in the elevator, but only...

An Xtra would fit in the elevator, but only diagonally or with the front wheel perpendicular to the frame. Not a problem except for when the elevator is full of people (which it usually is) and...
05-10-12, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,970
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks, Badmother. I did search on the forums but...

Thanks, Badmother. I did search on the forums but I guess I wasn't using the right terms.

Coldbike, it would most definitely be shorter and easier to carry/wheel through the door. And while I'm...
05-09-12, 09:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,970
Posted By MKIV987

Mini Velo + Xtracycle

I want a longtail that I can fit in the elevator at work (I don't think my 20" Surly KM is up to the task). I came across this image: 249267 and wondered if I could stick an Xtracycle on a Bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,076
Posted By MKIV987

Those look an awful lot like tennis shoes and...

Those look an awful lot like tennis shoes and platform pedals...
Forum: Touring
04-18-12, 07:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,038
Posted By MKIV987

I'm going to try: May I ask why?

I'm going to try:



May I ask why?
Forum: Touring
03-23-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By MKIV987

Hmm. You guys are correct. For some reason I...

Hmm. You guys are correct. For some reason I thought that US-30 had little or no shoulder but after Street-viewing most of the route it all looks pretty decent.

Fietsbob, we considered the ride...
Forum: Touring
03-23-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By MKIV987

Seattle to Portland

My brother and I are starting a 3-day trip from Auburn, WA (about 30 miles south of Seattle) to Portland next Saturday. Anyone have a route suggestion that doesn't involve US-30 (or other roads...
02-20-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,567
Posted By MKIV987

Strange friction in front wheel

My everyday front wheel is a Tiagra hub laced to a Bontrager rim. I Recently put on a different set of wheels for a while. While the wheel was off, I took undid one side of the bearing house on the...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-18-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 352,889
Posted By MKIV987

Test worked!

Test worked!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-12, 11:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,929
Posted By MKIV987

I'd like to move as far up as possible, although...

I'd like to move as far up as possible, although I don't mind taking my time getting there (I'm only 24--most of the guys I race with/against are late 20s, early 30s). I don't have any notions of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,929
Posted By MKIV987

So, (roughly speaking, of course) when does 10...

So, (roughly speaking, of course) when does 10 hours/wk or so become the "minimum"? I planned my season using Friel's book and as it's only my second season I think I put my annual training hours at...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-16-12, 10:24 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 352,889
Posted By MKIV987

Can't see the pictures :(

Can't see the pictures :(
Forum: Touring
02-16-12, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By MKIV987

Thanks guys. Since the Karate Monkey is my first...

Thanks guys. Since the Karate Monkey is my first bike with rear-facing horizontal dropouts, should I go with a solid-axle (is this the same as "through-axle"?). I know Sheldon Brown says QRs are OK...
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