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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-04-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 40,828
Posted By Team219er

Gotta 49cm frame and built up for the gf. Packing...

Gotta 49cm frame and built up for the gf. Packing and finish was great, and the final build looks good. Talked to bikeisland by email several weeks ago and was promised a quick solution regarding a...
Forum: Southern California
02-06-07, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 365
Posted By Team219er

day from San Deigo

Moved this over from the general mtb'ing forum:

Hey guys. I'm flying out to San Diego next week (Feb 13-17), and I'll be able to take a day to go biking. If you had one day, where would you go...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-06-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By Team219er

San Deigo advice?

Hey guys. I'm flying out to San Diego next week (Feb 13-17), and I'll be able to take a day to go biking. If you had one day, where would you go biking, and where would you rent a bike? I've never...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 271
Posted By Team219er

It will work fine in with a double setup. I...

It will work fine in with a double setup. I didn't use either of the spacers on the drive side in order to get the best chainline, though instructions called for both of them. This was not a problem...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-06, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By Team219er

I would use an 8-speed specific front derailleur,...

I would use an 8-speed specific front derailleur, because the 8 spd chain is a little wider and will rub at one extreme or the other.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-16-06, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 446
Posted By Team219er

I would suggest that you find a friend who can do...

I would suggest that you find a friend who can do it for the price of a decent 12-pack. The main part that tends to be tough on a Miller High Life mechanic is the headset, bc nobody has a headset...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-16-06, 10:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 369
Posted By Team219er

I'd make sure everything looks straight...I had a...

I'd make sure everything looks straight...I had a FD that I couldn't adjust properly to prevent rubbing in the middle ring. I adjusted/cussed for a long time, then finally looked at it only to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-06, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,014
Posted By Team219er

I'm pretty sure Cyclaholic was yanking your chain...

I'm pretty sure Cyclaholic was yanking your chain with the valve cap comment, but you really can throw away those washers on the valve stems. Do you TT with the bike, or just like the aero bars for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-06, 12:05 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,428
Posted By Team219er

I assume rpc is a "she" from the wsd of the...

I assume rpc is a "she" from the wsd of the frame. I can dig the higher stem if it is more comfortable. I would remove the wheel reflectors and the little plastic guard inside the cassette (that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-06, 12:24 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,725
Posted By Team219er

I think the reason some people are "defensive" in...

I think the reason some people are "defensive" in response to WW's definition is that most people don't like the "hey I'm a hardcore racer and your insignificant butt shouldn't forget it" tone that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-15-05, 12:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By Team219er

thanks for sharing your funny story.

thanks for sharing your funny story.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-05, 04:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,104
Posted By Team219er

Here's an idea - don't be a jerk, genec. He could...

Here's an idea - don't be a jerk, genec. He could be the 6'7" power forward on the basketball team. Some reasonable advice...ride it until the wheels fall off, then either stick them back on or try...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-05, 11:11 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 4,482
Posted By Team219er

Tunnel of Love - Dire Straits

Tunnel of Love - Dire Straits
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-18-05, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 785
Posted By Team219er

I use my fixed gear for training, and I like the...

I use my fixed gear for training, and I like the feel of having hoods on road drops. Maybe not the coolest for pimpin to the coffee shop, but I can switch hbars easily enough. I didn't like the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-05, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,571
Posted By Team219er

There are a lot of less-than-desirable things...

There are a lot of less-than-desirable things going on here. The anodized tensioner reminds you how pink the frame is.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 08:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,346
Posted By Team219er

Dude, feed the addiction until it starts to...

Dude, feed the addiction until it starts to compromise personal relationships, then back it off one click. If that means a new bike in the spring, so be it. Personally, I would ride the wheels off...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 08:00 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,017
Posted By Team219er

I'm 6'5" and 215 lbs and I ride an aluminum...

I'm 6'5" and 215 lbs and I ride an aluminum S-works with Ksyrium Elite wheels. I have worn Performance shorts in the past...they are relatively crappy, and getting worse all the time (they keep...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-05, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By Team219er

Wouldn't you have to install it upside down to...

Wouldn't you have to install it upside down to use as a front brake lever? I only saw rear levers on ebay. Obviously it would work on the right side, but it seems like the cable housing would have a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-05, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By Team219er

Would electrical tape alone as a shim provide...

Would electrical tape alone as a shim provide enough support? If so, I will just run a standard in line cross brake (I think I can find one in aluminum to go with the chrome). I'll post a pic if it...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-07-05, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By Team219er

brake on 25.4 nitto track bars

I just wrote a thoughtful post, but too many people use bikeforums, so it is lost forever. To repeat, I want to put a brake like one would find on the top bar of a cross bike on 25.4 mm nitto chrome...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-05, 08:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 4,519
Posted By Team219er

He said he rides two, but one of them was...

He said he rides two, but one of them was actually converted to a unicorn, so it doesn't count...at least not on this forum.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-05, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By Team219er

I'm 6'5". I've ridden the 62 (set up as a single...

I'm 6'5". I've ridden the 62 (set up as a single speed), and it fits great. It fits like Surly built it for me, they just expected me to be able to pick out the right crank.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-05, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By Team219er

Sorry for the confusion. By "longer" I meant 175...

Sorry for the confusion. By "longer" I meant 175 is longer than most folk's fixed gear cranks, which are typically 165 or 170. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-31-05, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 569
Posted By Team219er

Input on a steamroller

I am looking at a 62cm steamroller with DA 175 cranks. Once it's all mine, I plan to commute in ss and and train in fixed gear. Is there typically more room to run a longer crank on a frame this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-05, 08:27 AM
Replies: 307
Views: 25,383
Posted By Team219er

GMC? Isn't that the same brand that Phonak...

GMC? Isn't that the same brand that Phonak rides? Walmart will probably start carrying the TT bike from this year's tour soon. How will they get the grip shifters out on the aerobars?

PS - I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-05, 09:07 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 5,109
Posted By Team219er

I'm only posting bc I wasted 12 minutes reading...

I'm only posting bc I wasted 12 minutes reading this thread all the way to page 4. I don't know any of the folks involved in the discussion, but my objective-as-possible conclusion is as follows:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-05, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 653
Posted By Team219er

I'm 6'5" 220 lbs and I ride the XT/717. This has...

I'm 6'5" 220 lbs and I ride the XT/717. This has been a great wheelset for me so far (knock on wood), and I've been riding them for about 5 months. Obviously, they are machine built, so you should...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-21-05, 08:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 442
Posted By Team219er

Definitely go with a hardtail in that price...

Definitely go with a hardtail in that price range. Check out the Ironhorse Maverick SE on www.performancebike.com. It's the same price if you live near a store. It has pretty durable components...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 08:49 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,072
Posted By Team219er

I don't have as much money in the Alchera, so I...

I don't have as much money in the Alchera, so I don't mind bouncing it off a tree or possibly having it stolen from the bike rack (Not too say owning an Atmos makes me rich. I got a good deal on it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,072
Posted By Team219er

Bell Alchera in the woods and commuting, Atmos on...

Bell Alchera in the woods and commuting, Atmos on the roads.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-05, 02:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,855
Posted By Team219er

Hey transam. Your name makes it sound like we...

Hey transam. Your name makes it sound like we might have a thing or two in common. My personal opinion is that if you are not wanting to break the bank, the xtc would be a good way to go (look at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-05, 02:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 504
Posted By Team219er

tall bikes out there?

I am thinking of buying a fixed gear as a commuter, and I want something that I can ride stock for a while and change parts as the cookie jar refills itself. The only issue is that I am 6'5" and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-05, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 783
Posted By Team219er

My advice would be "if it ain't broke, don't fix...

My advice would be "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Go ahead and start filling your cookie jar for whatever bike you want in the future, but it sounds like the allez is serving you well for the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-02-05, 09:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By Team219er

Like every other first race...

I am about a week away from my first road race. It's a Cat 5 race that is 21 miles without any severe terrain. The pace of the lead group last year was about 21.7mph, which makes it seem like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-05, 12:10 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 30,954
Posted By Team219er

Hey...here's an idea. Let's see how many times...

Hey...here's an idea. Let's see how many times we can write Merckx on one bike...we have a winner! Seriously though, nice bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,047
Posted By Team219er

Group. The mockery of others is a great...

Group. The mockery of others is a great motivator to keep your cranks turning. Also, the chances of the dog trying to bite me are much lower when he's got six or seven other people to choose from.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-05, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,516
Posted By Team219er

The question is - who placed higher in the race? ...

The question is - who placed higher in the race? If she is good enough, she can have tassles on her hbars and not have to worry about what people think.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-12-05, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 802
Posted By Team219er

I have an 04 model of the same bike, and it come...

I have an 04 model of the same bike, and it come from the factory with a square taper crank. That said, you should upgrade to a crank with an ISIS BB (such as the raceface or truvativ). It will be...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-27-05, 07:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,390
Posted By Team219er

The best way to cover your marks when skidding is...

The best way to cover your marks when skidding is to, ah, not skid. It tears the trail up and hasn't been cool since you were 8 years old.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-05, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By Team219er

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. Is the...

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. Is the lexan really as strong as the aluminum? I think I like the looks of these better, but I am a little skeptical.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-05, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,032
Posted By Team219er

I had the same problem with a road bike...

I had the same problem with a road bike recently...a click that turned into a creak. Turned out it was not the frame. I replaced the original Truvativ isis bb with a nicer Truvativ bb (luckily the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-05, 04:08 PM
Replies: 806
Views: 116,670
Posted By Team219er

The specialized rockhopper has the same frame as...

The specialized rockhopper has the same frame as the rockhopper comp, and you can easily find them for ~$350 bucks. This leaves you $150 in your budget to buy some splined cranks/bb and to replace...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-25-05, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 865
Posted By Team219er

Bashguard for XC hardtail

I would like advice about replacing my big ring with a bashguard. My current crank is a Truvativ Firex Team '03, and I don't have any experience with bashguards. My main motivation for the change...
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