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Forum: Touring
04-04-11, 01:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By Dyerseve726

Mine was an '88 as well and needed a lot of work,...

Mine was an '88 as well and needed a lot of work, not to mention that I live in Oregon and much appreciate having a triple chainring. I did like it, but it's a stiff ride and not really what I'm...
Forum: Touring
03-25-11, 10:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By Dyerseve726

Any of you fellow Portlanders making a trip to...

Any of you fellow Portlanders making a trip to the coast this summer? It will be my first long haul and some tips or maybe a partner for the trip would be much appreciated.
Forum: Touring
03-23-11, 03:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By Dyerseve726

Some pics for ya. I think it's purty and...

Some pics for ya.

I think it's purty and just my size! I haven't bothered with the fenders yet, but they WERE included. After a little TLC, it rides like a dream and I'm more than happy with it....
Forum: Touring
03-21-11, 02:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By Dyerseve726

Thanks for the advice everyone. I ended up...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I ended up purchasing it, and for only $360! I had her meet me at a bike shop to get an assessment and discovered it needed a little work done (which I had expected...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-11, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Dyerseve726

I'm also curious, the listing says this is a...

I'm also curious, the listing says this is a womens bike, but I can't see anything different from the mens. Is it just because it's a 49cm?
Forum: Touring
03-18-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,662
Posted By Dyerseve726

Fair Price on a Trek 520?

I'm looking to upgrade my old 80's Cannondale ST400 to a more touring worthy Trek 520. I found this Trek on Craigslist going for $400. It's a 2002 model and appears to be in good shape. Is $400 a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-11, 06:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Dyerseve726

My Cannondale is a 52cm and I have the seat post...

My Cannondale is a 52cm and I have the seat post as low as it can go, so I'm assuming a 49cm may be perfect. I'm 5'5" with a 29" inseam. I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow and see what kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By Dyerseve726

Fair price on a Trek 520?

I'm looking to upgrade my old 80's Cannondale ST400 to a more touring worthy Trek 520. I found this Trek on Craigslist going for $400. It's a 2002 model and appears to be in good shape. Is $400 a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-10, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 496
Posted By Dyerseve726

Decompressing Front Shocks, is it possible?

I work at the UPS store and have a large mountain bike shipping out. The bike is just barely too tall in the front. The stem is probably 1/2" too high to fit in the box. This bike is fitted with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-10, 11:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,126
Posted By Dyerseve726

Freewheel stopped clicking.

This is a very random question, but as I was gliding along today, I was struck by the fact that there was pure silence, where once there was the normal freewheel click. I'm quite positive that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-10, 02:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Unfortunately, most or all of those tips are for...

Unfortunately, most or all of those tips are for steel frames. He does mention "springing apart" the frame for one size, but he doesn't say whether that's safe for aluminum or not. Regardless, it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-10, 02:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Already took a peek, very nice. Mine definitely...

Already took a peek, very nice. Mine definitely needs to get cleaned up altogether, but I've been too busy riding it, haha. I wasn't sure about it at first, pretty stiff ride, but I got used to it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-10, 01:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

This is very reassuring, because the bike I'm...

This is very reassuring, because the bike I'm working on is a 1987 ST400. Are there any tools I need to do this or just force it in manually?

Edit: Are you still using the 27" wheels or did you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-10, 01:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Deore-M591-9-spd-Bla...

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Deore-M591-9-spd-Black/dp/B003OWPRLI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1278486345&sr=1-6

This is currently the derailleur I'm looking at. Seems like a pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-10, 12:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

I'm planning on going with the BE's anyway. From...

I'm planning on going with the BE's anyway. From what I hear, they're more reliable than brifters and can always switch to friction shifting in a pinch. I just hate the downtube shifting. If I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Yeah, the whole freewheel issue is really...

Yeah, the whole freewheel issue is really throwing a wrench in my spokes, so to speak. I DO plan on getting a new wheelset, eventually, but I wanted to make this one last until at least next summer....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

http://www.amazon.com/SunRace-9-Speed-Freewheel-13...

http://www.amazon.com/SunRace-9-Speed-Freewheel-13-32t/dp/B0025UJVD0

This is the same one and it is CLEARLY a freewheel, not a cassette. Apparently it's low quality, but there's no doubt about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

You didn't read my entire post. If you use a 9...

You didn't read my entire post. If you use a 9 speed cassette, but take off one cog, it's essentially the same size as a 7 speed cassette, which would fit in a 126mm frame. What I linked to is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-10, 07:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

It IS a 6 speed (the original).

It IS a 6 speed (the original).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Sorry for all of the newb questions. Ok, so...

Sorry for all of the newb questions. Ok, so here's the plan. My frame is all aluminum with 126mm spacing, thus I can't upgrade to an 8+ speed cassette, so I'm thinking of doing the 8 of 9 on 7 trick,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 01:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Hmm...thanks for this. I hadn't considered...

Hmm...thanks for this. I hadn't considered changing the shifters as well. Why does the freewheel matter? Looks like a six speed shimano freewheel is only around $10, so it's no big deal, just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Unfortunately, I'm not sure what that means. How...

Unfortunately, I'm not sure what that means. How do I check this? I think I'll go safe and stick to one of these old Suntour models with a GT stamped on it, which I'm assuming is for "Grand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Too bad all of those NOS Suntours only go up to...

Too bad all of those NOS Suntours only go up to 28T max. Why'd Cannondale have to go for 30? ugh, haha.

Edit: I think I found one. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Well it's a 23 year old bike and it appears that...

Well it's a 23 year old bike and it appears that the derailleur took a few nasty hits in the past. Both of the adjustment screws are bent upwards and there's a part of it that's cracked. It doesn't...
Forum: Commuting
07-04-10, 01:39 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,363
Posted By Dyerseve726

Today's ride home was gorgeous. I saw a familiar...

Today's ride home was gorgeous. I saw a familiar face on the side of the road and stopped to chat for a bit...moved on, and no more than four blocks later, someone yells to me "do you want a glass...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-10, 01:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,142
Posted By Dyerseve726

Choosing a rear derailleur

I'm fixing up an old Cannondale road bike and am in need of a new rear derailleur, but am unsure of what I need. I've done all the googling I can handle on the subject and I'm still confused. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 10:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dyerseve726

I think we finally saw the last of the rain...

I think we finally saw the last of the rain yesterday. It's supposed to be 93 and sunny Wed-Fri.

I would be grateful for your help, if I'm ever in dire need. I wouldn't expect you to take on any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-10, 10:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dyerseve726

Woot! Mission accomplished. It still feels a...

Woot! Mission accomplished. It still feels a little "grumbly", but MUCH better. Thanks for everybody's help, I couldn't have done it without ya. I will look into getting new cones ASAP. It was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-10, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dyerseve726

I understand the guys logic to a certain extent,...

I understand the guys logic to a certain extent, but I've learned to ask second opinions before jumping into these sorts of things...and I'm very glad I did :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dyerseve726

Portland State University. I have a nice bike...

Portland State University. I have a nice bike shop that I usually go to, that I know does good work and tells it straight, but I was really interested in this for the learning opportunity.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-10, 11:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dyerseve726

Thank you for the advice and the link. ...

Thank you for the advice and the link. Unfortunately, I don't have any of the tools/know how to do this myself. The mechanic was at a non-profit bike co-op here on the PSU campus and I liked the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-10, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,030
Posted By Dyerseve726

Front Hub

I recently purchased a used road bike and took it to a mechanic and he tells me the front hub is bad. He had me hold the wheel as he spun it and, indeed, I could feel a scraping going on inside. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Dyerseve726

I've got two jobs, thank you very much, and I do...

I've got two jobs, thank you very much, and I do think I can find a well maintained, used bike for $400 or less. I understand the value of a warranty, but I feel that I can get a lot more for my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Dyerseve726

I don't want a **** bike that got pulled out of a...

I don't want a **** bike that got pulled out of a barn. Plus, this bike is too large for me. I'm looking for something that's been well maintained and won't need a lot of work.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 09:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Dyerseve726

Portland is quite hilly and has plenty of bridges...

Portland is quite hilly and has plenty of bridges (which I cross on a daily basis). I'm basically riding a modified mountain bike (Specialized Rockhopper Comp) right now, which isn't terribly...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Dyerseve726

So you're saying I should haggle a bit? haha, I'm...

So you're saying I should haggle a bit? haha, I'm glad I did this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 09:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 493
Posted By Dyerseve726

Good Deal?

After two summers of 10+ miles a day, I'm finally making that jump from hybrid/commuter to a road bike. Living in Portland, I'm looking to get a little lighter to get up and down the many hills and...
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