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Forum: Touring
05-28-07, 09:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 906
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Not mentioned but worth looking into, is Surly's...

Not mentioned but worth looking into, is Surly's Long Haul Trucker. You can now buy it complete, as opposed to just the frame. A couple hundred dollars more than the Fuji or Volpe but cheaper than...
Forum: Touring
05-28-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,144
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Just bought the LHT complete and I am very happy...

Just bought the LHT complete and I am very happy with. It is an upgrade from my Bianchi Volpe which I took across the US a few summers ago. I will be taking the LHT on a 2 week tour in a few days....
03-19-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Sugino Mighty track cranks...I believe.

Sugino Mighty track cranks...I believe.
03-19-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Mr. Fusion

DeBernardi Thron Track BB?

I'm looking to replace the BB on my DeBernardi Thron track that I bought used. I'm running Forumla hubs and wondering what length BB I should order.

Thanks in advance.
11-14-06, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,745,851
Posted By Mr. Fusion

damn stahu. i hope you are alright. i think...

damn stahu. i hope you are alright.

i think after one's second DUI conviction, the offender should have their vehicle auctioned off with the proceeds going to victims of drunk driving.
10-02-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Vittoria Zaffiro's. Fairly inexpensive, fairly...

Vittoria Zaffiro's. Fairly inexpensive, fairly durable, not one flat in 1.5 years of city riding.
10-01-06, 09:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,321
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Chain Tugs – Necessary? Suggestions?

The chain tension on my bike, with track ends, won’t seem to stay proper. I used to ride a conversion with horizontal dropouts and the same wheelset without such problems. I’m starting to think...
09-26-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,039
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I own one, but don't have much to say that hasn't...

I own one, but don't have much to say that hasn't been already. I bought it used on Craigslist for a decent deal. I don't know if I would have purchased it new.

Yes the paint chips.
Yes the...
08-14-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Stuck Lockring?

Search feature disabled - question -

My lockring is stuck. Using Hozan lockring tool. Any advice?
07-23-06, 09:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,084
Posted By Mr. Fusion

as someone who grew up in bergen county, nj - the...

as someone who grew up in bergen county, nj - the most densely populated county of the most densely populated state in the country, i can tell you that some of your cities have more sprawl than the...
07-06-06, 07:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,630
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Currently running 700c on my old Gitane...

Currently running 700c on my old Gitane conversion. It has a low bottom bracket and the smaller wheels exacerbate the problem.
06-29-06, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,477
Posted By Mr. Fusion

After college, I rode my bike across the country....

After college, I rode my bike across the country. I included the trip on my resume, made it sound professional, and included points that indicated independence/leadership abilities. I proceeded to...
06-29-06, 10:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 487
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Broke My Silva Strap Today

I broke my Silva, laminated toe strap today. I was riding slow and had a brake so it wasn't a big deal.

Recently, I had noticed the lamination splitting at the point where the break occured. ...
03-16-06, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,052
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Although I can't speak for the other straps you...

Although I can't speak for the other straps you are considering, I do own the Silva straps. I upgraded from some cheap non-laminated straps and, obviously, the Silva's are far better. I don't ride...
02-21-06, 10:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,970
Posted By Mr. Fusion

IRO XL-240 Rims

There was some brief talk about these rims in a prior thread. What do we know about them? How do they compare to the other IRO offerings?
01-19-06, 09:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By Mr. Fusion

nope. it is all black.

nope. it is all black.
01-19-06, 09:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By Mr. Fusion

the stronglight crank is five-armed. i believe...

the stronglight crank is five-armed. i believe the wheels are clinchers.
01-19-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 461
Posted By Mr. Fusion

How Much Would You Pay for this Bike?

Fellow Bike Forum-ers. I am calling on your encyclopedic knowledge of all things bicycle. Please steer me proper.

How much would you pay for the following bike?

Late 60's Le Jeune track bike...
01-18-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 381
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Sunshine Professional Wheel?

Can anyone give an estimation of the value of a Sunshine Professional Track Hub laced to a Weinmann rim?
12-23-05, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,910
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I recently purchased these...

I recently purchased these (http://cgi.ebay.com/SILVA-laminated-toe-straps-in-red-and-black-A00210_W0QQitemZ7206740369QQcategoryZ36138QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) to replace my...
12-16-05, 12:49 PM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 491,050
Posted By Mr. Fusion

right now ...

right now

http://www.artistdirect.com/Images/Sources/AMGCOVERS/music/cover200/drc700/c700/c70033n4865.jpg

always
...
11-25-05, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By Mr. Fusion

will do. thanks boston.

will do. thanks boston.
11-25-05, 01:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I have a chain whip, but no lockring tool. Is...

I have a chain whip, but no lockring tool. Is there any way for me to determine if the hub is stripped without removing the cog?
11-25-05, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By Mr. Fusion

iro track hub

iro track hub
11-25-05, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I've been riding on this wheel for a year with no...

I've been riding on this wheel for a year with no changes. Is it still possible for the cog/lockring to become loose all of a sudden? The slippage has occurred in both directions.
11-25-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Slippage?

I've recently experienced some occasional slippage when putting significant force on my rear wheel (sprinting/skidding). I have an old cup and cone bb that was re-packed within the past 6 months. ...
11-24-05, 12:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Me in Montreal

I'm going to be in Montreal for two weeks starting this Saturday. Does anyone have a bike I can borrow? I will subsidize the lender with beer. Is there anywhere I could buy/rent a bike real cheap?...
11-16-05, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Mr. Fusion

chimbly - funny you should ask. i was planning...

chimbly - funny you should ask. i was planning on joining in tonight's festivities.
11-16-05, 02:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Mr. Fusion

chimbly - funny you should ask. i was planning...

chimbly - funny you should ask. i was planning in joining in tonight's festivities.

and i bought a light...

sorry for the double reply.
11-15-05, 11:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 571
Posted By Mr. Fusion

My Cateye headlight...

My Cateye headlight (http://www.cateye.com/en/products/viewProduct.php?modelId=18&catId=7&subCatId=2) was stolen last night off my FIXED GEAR (keep the post) bike. I need a new light. Any...
11-15-05, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,844
Posted By Mr. Fusion

How old school is your Puegeot? Do you know your...

How old school is your Puegeot? Do you know your bottom bracket threading? If you bike is old enough...it is definitely French enough to have a French bottom bracket.

Check Sheldon's site for...
11-02-05, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,155
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I unfortunately have to work. Since the early...

I unfortunately have to work. Since the early years of the pirates, I have taken a second [sigh] night job and thus I can't always join in your reindeer games.

I've noticed that something is...
11-02-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,155
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I think I might be able to make this one & crush...

I think I might be able to make this one & crush all.
10-27-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,933
Views: 192,155
Posted By Mr. Fusion

sorry I missed. my lack of costume and overall...

sorry I missed. my lack of costume and overall lameness are to blame.
10-26-05, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,673
Posted By Mr. Fusion

as do i, but i think it might also stem from the...

as do i, but i think it might also stem from the fact that i learned to skip first. even though my dominate foot is not forward, it still takes the dominate role - providing the force to unweight...
10-26-05, 12:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,530
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Is it just me or does switching from fixed to...

Is it just me or does switching from fixed to freewheel not that big of deal? I can only see it becoming a major problem after riding brakeless for a long time. I rarely use my brake, have been...
10-25-05, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 808
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Sounds like a decent dude. Unfortunate that he...

Sounds like a decent dude. Unfortunate that he doesn't seem to respond to email and takes about a month to ship when he requires payment within 5 days.
10-25-05, 07:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 808
Posted By Mr. Fusion

ebay's banana_brain

experiences? thoughts?

i bought some laminated straps from our friend banana_brian well over a week ago and have yet to receive them. he informed me that my payment was received, indicated...
10-06-05, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,313
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Although I don't live there anymore...Pittsburgh...

Although I don't live there anymore...Pittsburgh has one of the best urban accessibility (culture, music, food, bikes) to cost of living ratios. If you pay more than $300/month (assuming roommates)...
10-03-05, 11:06 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,525
Posted By Mr. Fusion

about once a year. i had a nasty crash in july. ...

about once a year. i had a nasty crash in july. schlitz + road construction threw me over my bars. my cell phone was somewhat destroyed and it took my shoulder about a month to fully recover. ...
10-02-05, 11:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 5,485
Posted By Mr. Fusion

my condolences.

my condolences.
09-22-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 3,719
Posted By Mr. Fusion

Fellow DC pirates, Although I haven't ridden...

Fellow DC pirates,

Although I haven't ridden since the introduction of many new pirates, I consider myself one of you and thus I invite all brethren to a party at my house. It shouldn't start...
09-21-05, 07:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 704
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I'm sorry. I'll keep a lookout for it.

I'm sorry. I'll keep a lookout for it.
Forum: Touring
08-25-05, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By Mr. Fusion

jamis aurora. probably the cheapest "touring...

jamis aurora. probably the cheapest "touring conscious" bike you can buy off the shelf. if you want to spend some more money upgrade the wheelset or look at the bianchi volpe.

my volpe made it...
08-24-05, 01:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,812
Posted By Mr. Fusion

are you guys serious? do what you will with your...

are you guys serious? do what you will with your dome, but you need to craft slightly better rationalizations if you are going to advertise them.
08-23-05, 10:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,354
Posted By Mr. Fusion

errr...still out of town. i will be back in sept...

errr...still out of town. i will be back in sept with stories of pirate organized events causing schlitz induced bike crashes.
08-03-05, 02:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,627
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I'm taking Greyhound to NYC tomorrow, so I will...

I'm taking Greyhound to NYC tomorrow, so I will not be making it. In fact, my pirate activities will be suspended for the month August. I will be in Jersey, working from home, saving $$$ by eating...
08-02-05, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By Mr. Fusion

I opted for IRO over House of Track for my MKS...

I opted for IRO over House of Track for my MKS pedals.
07-26-05, 08:42 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,381
Posted By Mr. Fusion

if you still need more help, i'd be into working...

if you still need more help, i'd be into working a checkpoint. pm or call (if you still have my number).
07-19-05, 10:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,001
Posted By Mr. Fusion

sparks...its for real. as for biking...

sparks...its for real.

as for biking drunk...
hell of a lot better than driving drunk.
let's face it...this country doesn't provide one with many inexpensive alternatives to a car. even in a...
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