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Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

Thanks. That's quite a complement. It was a fun...

Thanks. That's quite a complement. It was a fun build!

Thanks for all the complements everyone.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

I bought a 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti Titanium frame...

I bought a 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti Titanium frame and just finished building it from scratch. It was fun especially trying to locate all the decals and trying to find out how the original one looked...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-13, 12:10 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

Thanks, I enjoyed the process and the titanium...

Thanks, I enjoyed the process and the titanium weight and look and feel, I went out and got myself a 98 Bianchi Megatube Ti which I'm building up to right now. Will share when it's done.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

Thanks, that was the intent.

Thanks, that was the intent.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-13, 02:23 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

You didn't. I got a bit defensive and made some...

You didn't. I got a bit defensive and made some assumptions based on the pictures of your bike that you were suggesting that setup. Yes, I have room in the stem to go lower and can certainly raise...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-13, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

This is for a beginner road rider getting...

This is for a beginner road rider getting introduced to the sport who's coming from an upright hybrid. Your slammed stem 6 inch saddle to bar drop would extremely painful for her, and she wouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,929
Posted By pangpang77

My Wife's "new" 1997 Litespeed Natchez with a...

My Wife's "new" 1997 Litespeed Natchez with a modern twist

So I found a really good deal locally for a complete 1997 53cm Litespeed Natchez bike. I stripped it down, sold the old components and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-29-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

I've actually decided to sell the trekking bars,...

I've actually decided to sell the trekking bars, if anyone is interested send me an email at pangpang77 at gmail dot com
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-29-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

Works on any FX or hybrid for that matter. It's...

Works on any FX or hybrid for that matter. It's pretty comfortable positioning. Though I haven't tried it for hours. For a few minutes at a time it's great.
Forum: Touring
12-07-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,272
Posted By pangpang77

The Travelers Check is a Cross Check with the S&S...

The Travelers Check is a Cross Check with the S&S couplers. It is no longer available from Surly. The frame is from 2009. So no, it's not a trucker deluxe with S&S couplers...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-07-12, 09:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,079
Posted By pangpang77

Not to really start a debate, but according to...

Not to really start a debate, but according to Wikipedia, the definition of a hybrid bike is:

A hybrid bicycle is a bicycle designed for general-purpose utility and commuting on a wide variety of...
Forum: Touring
12-06-12, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,607
Posted By pangpang77

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Touring
12-06-12, 11:05 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,607
Posted By pangpang77

The tires are Chellenge Grifo XS 33s

The tires are Chellenge Grifo XS 33s
Forum: Touring
12-06-12, 11:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,272
Posted By pangpang77

I have ridden on the drops, but to be honest I...

I have ridden on the drops, but to be honest I usually ride the hoods and with the cross brakes up top quite a bit as well. In general, even on my race bike, I don't ride the drops too much...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-06-12, 10:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,079
Posted By pangpang77

Thanks. That's the best complement I've gotten...

Thanks. That's the best complement I've gotten on the bike. I derive a lot of joy on the process of designing and then seeing it come to fruition during the build.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-05-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,079
Posted By pangpang77

The cables are Campy 600s which came with the...

The cables are Campy 600s which came with the shifters.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 83,237
Posted By pangpang77

Here's my 2013 Trek 7.7 FX. ...

Here's my 2013 Trek 7.7 FX.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2czc1fo.jpg


http://i45.tinypic.com/121emgm.jpg

It has the identical frame to the Madone 3.1:
...
Forum: Touring
12-04-12, 12:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,272
Posted By pangpang77

Thanks for the complements. I've added some pics...

Thanks for the complements. I've added some pics that include the new Crane Copper Headset Mount Bell and Soma Silver Bullet light that I just installed.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,079
Posted By pangpang77

I've updated pictures to reflect the new Crane...

I've updated pictures to reflect the new Crane Copper Headset Mount Bell and the Soma Silver Bullet rear light I just received and put on.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-04-12, 11:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,079
Posted By pangpang77

I find myself staring at it quite a bit myself :)

I find myself staring at it quite a bit myself :)
Forum: Touring
12-03-12, 04:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,272
Posted By pangpang77

My Surly Travelers Check Hybrid Cyclocross Touring Do-Everything Bike with Pics

I also posted this on the Hybrid forum as I'm not sure how to best categorize the bike.

I just built it from scratch. I found a used Surly Travelers Check in great shape, and took it from...
Forum: Touring
12-03-12, 01:08 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,607
Posted By pangpang77

0 load for now, but maybe one day on my "new"...

0 load for now, but maybe one day on my "new" build using a 2009 Surly Travelers Check frame

http://i50.tinypic.com/33nf1nc.jpg
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-03-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,886,145
Posted By pangpang77

My new build of Surly Travelers Check ...

My new build of Surly Travelers Check

http://i50.tinypic.com/33nf1nc.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-12, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,744
Posted By pangpang77

New Surly Travelers Check Hybrid Cyclocross...

New Surly Travelers Check Hybrid Cyclocross Do-everything Bike

http://i50.tinypic.com/33nf1nc.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-12, 12:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,079
Posted By pangpang77

My Surly Travelers Check Hybrid Cyclocross Travel Do-Everything Bike with Pics

I just built up my first bike from scratch. I found a used Surly Travelers Check in great shape, and took it from there. The whole process was a lot of fun. This will be a do everything bike. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-10-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

Shifting is pretty smooth. I have one particular...

Shifting is pretty smooth. I have one particular issue with my 5th and 6th chain ring, but that's probably just an adjustment I need to make. I don't know much about the 7.6. But the Tiagra has...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,077
Posted By pangpang77

Congrats. I mainly went for the Trek 7.7 FX for...

Congrats. I mainly went for the Trek 7.7 FX for the price. Specialized and Cannondale were a lot more. I was able to get mine for $1850 cash out the door.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-03-12, 09:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

I had the issue of slippage of regions on the...

I had the issue of slippage of regions on the carbon bars. But for some reason the ones I got from Aliexpress can really clamp down well.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-30-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,227
Posted By pangpang77

I have the trekking bars and bar ends shown...

I have the trekking bars and bar ends shown below. I feel these provide multiple options and positions. The trekking bars allow me to tuck in like a road bike and ride faster when needed. As it's...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

It's a 12-30, here are the detailed specs: ...

It's a 12-30, here are the detailed specs:

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/bikes/road/fitness/fx/7_7_fx/#/us/en/model/details?url=us/en/bikes/road/fitness/fx/7_7_fx
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 01:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

I got them from aliexpress.com Search for...

I got them from aliexpress.com

Search for ergon

One seller:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Topeak-ERGON-GC2L-Ergon-Bar-End-Handlebar-Grips-Bicycle-Mountain-Bike-MTB-Ergonomic/507344018.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 08:05 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,869,744
Posted By pangpang77

Here's my 2013 Trek 7.7 FX Carbon and my 2012...

Here's my 2013 Trek 7.7 FX Carbon and my 2012 Honda Odyssey :lol:

http://i50.tinypic.com/2czc1fo.jpg


http://i45.tinypic.com/121emgm.jpg


http://i48.tinypic.com/2rc4zl3.jpg
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-29-12, 06:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

Tiagra is not as quiet or as buttery as Ultegra,...

Tiagra is not as quiet or as buttery as Ultegra, but shifting comes close to the SRAM Rival I have on the road bike.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-28-12, 02:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

It is the Bontrager Carbon Trekking handlebar. I...

It is the Bontrager Carbon Trekking handlebar. I took it off of my Trek Mendota. It's carbon, therefore very light, but the best thing, is it allows me to tuck lower to ride faster, much closer to...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-28-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

Pretty close to my story, but the results turned...

Pretty close to my story, but the results turned out a bit different than the stereotype. I bought a 2011 Trek Mendota (aluminum hybrid with disc brakes) last August of last year, rode it and rode...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-27-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

Almost identical to the Madone 3.1, except bars,...

Almost identical to the Madone 3.1, except bars, 105 shifters and rear derailleur on the Madone, where as the 7.7 is full Tiagra.

Tiagra shifts very well, no complaints.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-27-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,277
Posted By pangpang77

My 2013 Trek 7.7 FX Carbon Hybrid Bike

Got this about a month ago. Finally got to take some pics. It rides really well and is fast for a hybrid. It replaces a heavier aluminum Trek with disc brakes. Really enjoying it. Fully loaded...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-25-12, 12:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,052
Posted By pangpang77

Gary Fisher Trek Mendota, aluminum, carbon fork,...

Gary Fisher Trek Mendota, aluminum, carbon fork, disc brakes, great ride and geometry, I've had it for 10 months and going...
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-11, 09:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,895
Posted By pangpang77

I'm 6'1, 195 lbs. Had the Fizik Arione klum...

I'm 6'1, 195 lbs. Had the Fizik Arione klum rails, very comfortable, but I'd get numb on the trainer. So tested out the Selle SLR Gel Flow, on sale at wiggle for $120 and love it! No more numbness...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-06-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3,556
Views: 2,497,000
Posted By pangpang77

Just graduated from being a Clyde..

I started riding beginning of August after a friend, who is a doctor convinced me of the benefits of riding. I am 6'1 and was 240 lbs at the time. Bought a Trek hybrid and a trailer to pull my 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-11, 06:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,089
Posted By pangpang77

Maybe similar to adding 2 small chain rings as...

Maybe similar to adding 2 small chain rings as depicted in the following analysis?

http://sheldonbrown.com/rinard/aero/aerodynamics.htm
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-31-11, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 650
Posted By pangpang77

Get a Kurt Rock and Roll, recently rated best...

Get a Kurt Rock and Roll, recently rated best trainer by bikeradar.com . I have the cycleops jetfluid and it is great, but now wish I had purchased the rock and roll for the more realistic...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-11, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,564
Posted By pangpang77

The reason the saddle is back is that my LBS told...

The reason the saddle is back is that my LBS told me my legs in general are (pant seam 32") short for my height, but my femurs are unusually long so the saddle is not so high, but needed to be moved...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-11, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,564
Posted By pangpang77

It's a 58, and 16.3 lbs without pedals, I've only...

It's a 58, and 16.3 lbs without pedals, I've only swapped out the saddle for Fizik Arione CX and the stem, which everyone seems to have an issue about on this forum.

That's the thing with these...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-11, 08:52 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,564
Posted By pangpang77

2011 Cervelo R3 Rival

Here are a few pics of my 2011 R3. I took it out today for a nice NJ fall ride. Sorry for the blackberry phone pics, it's all I had with me. I'll post some more when I get some carbon clinchers. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-17-11, 08:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,610
Posted By pangpang77

Congratulations. I also picked up biking for the...

Congratulations. I also picked up biking for the first time ever at the beginning of August. I bought a hybrid and also a bike for the wife and a trailer to pull my two kids, and also a trainer. I...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-13-11, 09:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,697
Posted By pangpang77

How about the Porsche Carbon 29" with Discs? ...

How about the Porsche Carbon 29" with Discs?

http://www.porsche-bike.com/us/porsche-bike-rs/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-13-11, 06:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,697
Posted By pangpang77

And a price to match it, almost $4000!! ...

And a price to match it, almost $4000!!

http://store.ferrari.com/en/sports-games/sport/bikes/colnago-for-ferrari-cf9.html
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-13-11, 06:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,697
Posted By pangpang77

Wouldn't this be more of the dream bike? ...

Wouldn't this be more of the dream bike?

http://www.colnago.com/cf9/
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-12-11, 09:27 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,697
Posted By pangpang77

Non-disc

If you're ok to go without disc brakes, the new 2012 Specialized Sirrus Limited is sweet:

http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCProduct.jsp?spid=61569&scid=1102&scname=Multi+Use

and of course...
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