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Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 664
Posted By Wondermutt

I have those rims. It says 28 to 37 on the...

I have those rims. It says 28 to 37 on the sticker. I have 28's on there now. Not sure if it is dangerous to go below 28.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By Wondermutt

How important is the original stem to you? If...

How important is the original stem to you? If you don't need it then hacksaw it off a couple inches above the head set. Then dissasemble the head set and pull out the forks. Now you can concentrat...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By Wondermutt

Are cranks of speed(gears) specific?

I am restoring my old Cannondale 3.0 frame and would like to use a compact crank. It has 126mm rear spacing with a 7 speed setup. Are cranks speed(gears) specific? Can I get a 8,9, or 10 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-02-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By Wondermutt

I have an aluminum stem that i couldn't get off...

I have an aluminum stem that i couldn't get off my steel steerer tube last night. It hadn't moved in 17 years. I had to hacksaw the stem off and will have to drill it out (stem was crap anyway)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-07, 01:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 394
Posted By Wondermutt

Chainrings: Oval to round?

I have an old Suntour crank with the Ovaltech chainrings. I can't find any replacement oval chainrings (not sure if I really want them anyways). Can I just put round chainrings on? The crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By Wondermutt

Here is the response from Cannondale: "Thanks...

Here is the response from Cannondale:
"Thanks for the mail and for your interest in Cannondale products. This bike is a 58 cm built June 5th 1989. The rear drop out spacing is 126mm’s. All...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-07, 07:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,666
Posted By Wondermutt

jpb006, I used my "dividend" on lasts years...

jpb006, I used my "dividend" on lasts years purchases at REI. It amounted to about $91. The 20 percent is only for REI members too. In hindsight, my post didn't really help. But I believe in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-07, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,666
Posted By Wondermutt

I just purchased the Ultimate Pro Ultralight...

I just purchased the Ultimate Pro Ultralight stand from REI. It is $189 but I got 20% off plus used my rebate. Total $74.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By Wondermutt

yeah. I want to keep the downtube shifters...

yeah. I want to keep the downtube shifters though. I am hoping an older Shimano 105 gruppo or Suntour Superb Pro gruppo will fit. I will be calling Cannondale with the serial number soon to see...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-28-07, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 737
Posted By Wondermutt

Rebuild my 87-89 Cannondale

Hey gang,
I pulled my old Cannondale Red Lightning bike from 87-89 out the other day. I used to race this bike. It was one quick bike. It has Suntour Edge components (7 speed). Are there newer...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-04-06, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,779
Posted By Wondermutt

I rode the 3 Gap Fifty (part of the 6 Gap...

I rode the 3 Gap Fifty (part of the 6 Gap Century) in Georgia on my touring bike. I plan to ride the 3 State 3 Mountain 100 in Tennessee next May using this bike also. It is a Novara Randonee (REI)....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-06, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By Wondermutt

Congrads on finishing the 6 Gap. I did the 50 (3...

Congrads on finishing the 6 Gap. I did the 50 (3 Gap). That 50/100 split WAS really scary. We don't have mountains were I live and braking in the pouring rain to make a 90 degree left turn was...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-27-06, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,496
Posted By Wondermutt

Carrying gear/necessities for LD rides

What kind of saddlebags/panniers/packs...etc if any are you using for your long rides or brevets? Do you rely on convenience stores or pack it with you? I'd like to carry some "real food" with me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-06, 01:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,849
Posted By Wondermutt

Yeah, I could stand to lose 15-20 pounds. I am...

Yeah, I could stand to lose 15-20 pounds. I am coming back from a hiatus (got married). Even so, I'm looking for weight savings in addition to losing weight. From what I am reading, it seems that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-06, 08:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,849
Posted By Wondermutt

Yes, it would be an upgrade for one day...

Yes, it would be an upgrade for one day centuries. I would always put the touring rims back on when needed. But hey, maybe the best upgrade (so far the consenus is rims/tires) is not worth the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-06, 08:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,849
Posted By Wondermutt

The bike weighs about 30 pounds. Includes a...

The bike weighs about 30 pounds. Includes a Brooks Saddle. I currently have Avocet 28mm slicks on there now. The rims I have say they are for 28-36mm tires. I don't know if i could put 25's on. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-06, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,849
Posted By Wondermutt

I absolutely agree with you there on the diet. I...

I absolutely agree with you there on the diet. I am just not looking forward to attempting the 6 Gap Century in the Georgia mountains on a stock touring bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-26-06, 07:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,849
Posted By Wondermutt

Best upgrade to weight savings?

I have a touring bike--Novara Randonee---which I love. Smooooth as butter. It is steel with mostly Tiagra components and Mavic A319 36 spoke wheels. What is the most cost effective weight savings...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-05, 03:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Wondermutt

Thanks. I guess it is like that picture....I am...

Thanks. I guess it is like that picture....I am leaning toward the RockyMounts as i can put them on my wifes Honda CRV too. I guess it would look awkward but now i think if i mount it closer to the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-08-05, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 457
Posted By Wondermutt

Roof rack on factory bars question

I have a 1994 Ford Escort Wagon with the factory bars. These bars are kind of "domed". I would like a roof rack and am considering the Rockymounts and or the Yakima Raptor or Cobra( I have access...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-05, 07:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,192
Posted By Wondermutt

Thanks. I chose the Zefal. I will secure it...

Thanks. I chose the Zefal. I will secure it with a strap, not necessarily with the zefal doodad and route it under the cable.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-05, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,192
Posted By Wondermutt

So using it along the seat tube is more secure...

So using it along the seat tube is more secure and maybe i won't need a strap?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-05, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,192
Posted By Wondermutt

Ok...but will the strap interfere? I don't have a...

Ok...but will the strap interfere? I don't have a nipple (on the head tube) so i would need the doodad strap.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,192
Posted By Wondermutt

Frame pump Zefal HPX or Topeak Road Morph

I am considering both the Zefal HPX and Topeak Road Morph frame pump for my bike. I have heard good things about both and am leaning toward the Topeak. My question relates to the best fit on the...
Forum: Touring
03-28-05, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 971
Posted By Wondermutt

Touring bike as your main ride?

Any of you use your touring bike as your main ride even when not touring? I have a Novara Randonee as my only road bike but plan to use it for non touring such as completing a century this summer....
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