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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-22-13, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,477
Posted By Burke Wells

Very good, I'm glad my experience was helpful to...

Very good, I'm glad my experience was helpful to others. Congrats on getting it fixed :)
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-09, 08:06 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 15,851
Posted By Burke Wells

Looks like it's starting to rain... That should...

Looks like it's starting to rain... That should make things interesting if it continues. (Sudden flashbacks of Jan Ullrich come to mind...)
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-14-09, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 691
Posted By Burke Wells

That's pretty much what I was trying to achieve...

That's pretty much what I was trying to achieve when I put some 2x4's under my rollers. I rather like the position, but the dog looks at me like I'm stupid...
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
Posted By Burke Wells

UPDATE: Thanks to everyone for the comments...

UPDATE:

Thanks to everyone for the comments and suggestions. I obtained some contact adhesive, and that really seemed to work perfectly. Saddle is now repaired and back on the bike. :thumb:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
Posted By Burke Wells

Saddle cover coming loose underneath?

I've got an old Vetta saddle that has it's cover coming loose on the underside edges. I want to repair this, but I'm not sure of the best way to do so. I'm assuming that I could probably just squirt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By Burke Wells

Well, unfortunately I can't try the first bike,...

Well, unfortunately I can't try the first bike, as I no longer have it. This bike I have now is a '92 Schwinn Paramount PDG Series 3, with what appears to be the old original tires. Thus, your theory...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By Burke Wells

Rollers making unusual noise

I've got a set of Travel Trac Rollers that I got from Performance 3 yrs ago. Always worked great, and have been quite silent (until now).

I recently moved the front roller up one position,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-08, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,137
Posted By Burke Wells

Robema, these are beautiful, and just incredibly...

Robema, these are beautiful, and just incredibly done. I especially love the Sastre tt, and the Champs-Elysees painting is just gorgeous. "Cavcut" is also amazing, in how well you've captured the wet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-08, 10:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By Burke Wells

Update: Ok, it's 3 months later, and after a...

Update: Ok, it's 3 months later, and after a complete disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, this little bike is ready to go, once again. If you compare the pics in the original post to these new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-08, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,477
Posted By Burke Wells

Problem now solved perfectly (and believe it or...

Problem now solved perfectly (and believe it or not, without bubble gum or super glue).

Printed the exploded view illustration I previously posted, and showed it to a mechanic at my LBS. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,477
Posted By Burke Wells

Found this illustration while digging around on...

Found this illustration while digging around on the Shimano site... I can see how the screw (3) holds the black plastic tab piece in place, but I don't understand what holds the nameplate itself to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,477
Posted By Burke Wells

Thanks for the link. That was interesting to see...

Thanks for the link. That was interesting to see the black plastic piece that's within. However, there is no screw (visible), like I noticed on some of the other models. Those seemed pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 02:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,477
Posted By Burke Wells

Shimano 105 lever (little tip of hood is loose; how to fix?)

My Cannondale has Shimano 105 Flight Deck levers on it, and the little tip of the left one has become very loose. It's rattling around as if it'll fall off, and I can't figure out how to get the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,317
Posted By Burke Wells

Fixin' up an old 20" SR-10

(Please forgive me if I’m posting this in the wrong forum, but I’m guessing the age of this bike to be about 30 yrs old, and I figured this might be the best place to inquire about it.)

This is an...
Forum: Charity Events
09-17-07, 01:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,132
Posted By Burke Wells

We did indeed, have such a great time. Mike was...

We did indeed, have such a great time. Mike was such an inspiration in so many ways... Not only does he live with MS, but to have just been through what he's been through over the past three months...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-07, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,122
Posted By Burke Wells

That's great, if you have that option. But some...

That's great, if you have that option. But some of us might have two jobs, and might be getting home at 10 pm at night, and might not have a light kit on the bike for riding in the dark.

(And...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-07, 07:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,122
Posted By Burke Wells

Keep in mind, that swalburn mentioned that his...

Keep in mind, that swalburn mentioned that his rollers have "resistance", while mine do not. I haven't experienced resistance on rollers before, but I would sure assume that there's no way I'd be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-07, 02:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,122
Posted By Burke Wells

Yes, I very much care about the speed that my...

Yes, I very much care about the speed that my computer displays while I'm on the rollers, along with the other data, too. For me, that's a huge part of the thrill, and really helps with the monotony...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-07, 09:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,523
Posted By Burke Wells

Actually, Bike Forums commands that you go ride...

Actually, Bike Forums commands that you go ride your bike on your birthday. Didn't you get the e-mail?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-07, 08:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 695
Posted By Burke Wells

That's exactly my big fear, anytime I find myself...

That's exactly my big fear, anytime I find myself about to take a left off of a road that's continuing straight. And the busier the road, the bigger the fear. But I have found myself getting a bit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By Burke Wells

Ok, I think I figured out why my barrel adjuster...

Ok, I think I figured out why my barrel adjuster wasn't doing anything. Evidently when I was turning it, the small section of cable (in between the barrel adjuster and the shifter) was turning, too....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-07, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 973
Posted By Burke Wells

Issue with in-line barrel adjuster & front derailleur (triple)

I’ve got a 2001 Cannondale R600 Triple (105 shifter/brake levers, and a Tiagra front derailleur). This bike is my first experience with a triple derailleur, along with in-line barrel adjusters on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,397
Posted By Burke Wells

Thanks for the link. I enjoyed reading that. I...

Thanks for the link. I enjoyed reading that. I especially enjoyed this bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 07:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,796
Posted By Burke Wells

Like so many others have already said, I'm using...

Like so many others have already said, I'm using mountain shoes, with spd's on both my road & mountain bike. I like the convenience of being able to use either bike with the same pair of shoes, plus...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-03-07, 01:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,400
Posted By Burke Wells

I'm late seeing this thread, and jsharr said it...

I'm late seeing this thread, and jsharr said it before I could. As good of an idea as the original post is in theory, it's that "driver loyalty" thing that would be the very reason that such a jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-07, 07:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,597
Posted By Burke Wells

Hey, that's pretty cool how you did that. I too,...

Hey, that's pretty cool how you did that. I too, was real curious to see pictures of what you described earlier in the thread, as I never had seen such a thing. Thanks for posting the pics.

Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,597
Posted By Burke Wells

I have the Travel Trac rollers from Performance...

I have the Travel Trac rollers from Performance (just over $100), and I think they're great. Of course I'd prefer to be riding outside, but for those cold NC winter days, and late nights year round...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 730
Views: 35,943
Posted By Burke Wells

As were so many others here, I was following the...

As were so many others here, I was following the stage through the computer at work. When I read that Landis had stopped for a bike change, I couldn't help but to chuckle and think, "He's riding so...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-05, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By Burke Wells

Richard, which state park was this? Burke

Richard, which state park was this?

Burke
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,890
Posted By Burke Wells

Lance does look a little humped over when...

Lance does look a little humped over when compared to a few others, however, as you mentioned, it sure didn't seem to hinder anything. In my opinion, very few have an aero postion that looks as good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 420
Posted By Burke Wells

Holy crap, what a ride! Mt. Mitchell & the...

Holy crap, what a ride! Mt. Mitchell & the parkway... That's got to be a truly great ride with some serious North Carolina climbing. How I'd love to do something like that in the fall of the year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-06-05, 06:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Burke Wells

Wow, congrats on a great ride! Beautiful pictures...

Wow, congrats on a great ride! Beautiful pictures you have there. I actually thought about you this morning, and wondered how your ride was going up there. Man oh man... A four mile descent... I can...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-05, 09:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Burke Wells

There ya go. Good plan. That sounds like my kind...

There ya go. Good plan. That sounds like my kind of ride, too. Looking forward to seeing some pics when you get back.

Burke
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-05, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 671
Posted By Burke Wells

Dude, I do wish you luck, as that sounds like a...

Dude, I do wish you luck, as that sounds like a great ride. (Heck, I wish I was going with ya! :p ). I've always wanted to go up and do a ride on the parkway, and I plan to before much longer. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-05, 09:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,004
Posted By Burke Wells

Fred, you write beautifully, and I really enjoyed...

Fred, you write beautifully, and I really enjoyed reading about that ride. I actually enjoyed it so much that I found myself getting agitated when others started in on ya about the hill. The number...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-05, 09:06 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 19,836
Posted By Burke Wells

While I don't think it has enough total climb...

While I don't think it has enough total climb elevation to qualify for Terry's list here (I think Beech Mtn is likely only around 1,500 ft, give or take, depending on where you start & stop from), I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 858
Posted By Burke Wells

I saw that too, and the first thought I had was,...

I saw that too, and the first thought I had was, "Hey! It's Moochers Dad from Bike Forums!" :p

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=103087
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,888
Posted By Burke Wells

Oh, ok. I see now that it's just one of many...

Oh, ok. I see now that it's just one of many specific climbs, chosen from a drop down menu of profiles on that website. I got all excited there for a minute, as I had thought that maybe you had done...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-05, 12:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,888
Posted By Burke Wells

Dude, that's a cool looking climb profile... I'd...

Dude, that's a cool looking climb profile... I'd like to do that for my rides. How did you make that?

Burke
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-07-05, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,990
Posted By Burke Wells

Wondering what (& how much) to eat before early morning ride

(First post here in the "Training & Nutrition" forum... I'm usually lurking & occasionally posting in the Road Cycling forum, but I figured this post might be a little more suited for here...)
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-05, 06:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,166
Posted By Burke Wells

"Ok, Jan... We've just replaced da vear vinshield...

"Ok, Jan... We've just replaced da vear vinshield in da back, so how about you try not to smash dis one, ok? Goot! Oh, and by z way... pleez pedal a bit faster, ok?" (then laughing as they drive off)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-05, 01:26 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,560
Posted By Burke Wells

Wow, dude... I'd say that's the biggest thing won...

Wow, dude... I'd say that's the biggest thing won so far... Congrats to you. :beer:

Burke
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-05, 11:07 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,560
Posted By Burke Wells

Personally, I'd rather win the bike than the car....

Personally, I'd rather win the bike than the car. If'n I ain't mistaken, you gotta give the car back in 2 years (lease), but I could keep the bike forever. :D

Burke
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-05, 10:41 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,560
Posted By Burke Wells

Not sure if it matters or not, but I was using...

Not sure if it matters or not, but I was using the coin when I won a water bottle online.

Burke
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 683
Posted By Burke Wells

Well, crap. How depressing to learn this. I just...

Well, crap. How depressing to learn this. I just recently ordered the Delorme Topo USA 5.0 Eastern edition, but haven't received it yet (waiting on the backorder to arrive). I was really excited...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-05, 10:22 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,560
Posted By Burke Wells

:lol: Reminds me of Charlie Brown at Halloween......

:lol: Reminds me of Charlie Brown at Halloween... "I got a rock." :roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-05, 07:12 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,560
Posted By Burke Wells

Won a Discovery water bottle! Woo-hoo! :beer: ...

Won a Discovery water bottle! Woo-hoo! :beer:

Scratched off my three squares this morning, and each one said "undefined." I then received an e-mail with a link to a Trek Lucky 7 Sweepstakes page,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 08:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,748
Posted By Burke Wells

Since this thing opens as "Vol. II", one would...

Since this thing opens as "Vol. II", one would logically deduce that there was a "Vol. I"... Any chance we can see that one too?

Out of curiosity, how fast were you going as you went by that speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 06:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,748
Posted By Burke Wells

Dude, that was excellent. Great video and superb...

Dude, that was excellent. Great video and superb useage of the System of a Down tune. \m/

Burke
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-05, 02:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,203
Posted By Burke Wells

I only wish I could've seen this. The thoughts of...

I only wish I could've seen this. The thoughts of seeing a cyclist running down a freakin' bus, then beating on the window to give the guy hell for clippin' him, just makes me wanna stand up & cheer....
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