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Forum: Northeast
06-13-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 566
Views: 37,782
Posted By bubble head

The family is in Pennsville, Salem County. I am...

The family is in Pennsville, Salem County. I am stationed in Groton, CT though. Nice and flat compared to rolling hills in CT.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-07, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,075
Posted By bubble head

I routed the cables that came with my 8spd...

I routed the cables that came with my 8spd shimano bar cons "ergo" style with no length problem. I also had no shifting issues either. I dont think you lose much by trying what they come with and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-25-07, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,500
Views: 203,846
Posted By bubble head

A work in progress37955

A work in progress37955
Forum: Commuting
10-27-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,381,906
Posted By bubble head

My Marin Fairfax. Originally a hybrid. I added...

My Marin Fairfax. Originally a hybrid. I added drop bars, cantis, 8spd barcons/road levers, fenders, compact double crank, and rear rack. A good ride for my 30mi round trip.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-05, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,412,795
Posted By bubble head

My Smoothie. All 105 with WH550 shimano wheels.

My Smoothie. All 105 with WH550 shimano wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-05, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By bubble head

What i meant was I own the Smoothie(not ES) in...

What i meant was I own the Smoothie(not ES) in orange. I suppose I could use the ES fork but I would have to use a long reach front caliper and the color would not match.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-05, 03:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,425
Posted By bubble head

I ride a Smoothie in 54cm(im 5'11"). It is a...

I ride a Smoothie in 54cm(im 5'11"). It is a very nice ride. I ordered it directly from Soma with no complaints. A great bargain, i built mine up with 105 and WH550 wheels for about 1400$. I wish...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-05, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,712
Posted By bubble head

I have used one for about the last 6 months. It...

I have used one for about the last 6 months. It is narrow and thick which makes it good for foot clearance but bad if you must have a narrow profile. The construction is impecable and I also...
Forum: Commuting
09-01-05, 06:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,070
Posted By bubble head

I bought the Performance Forte Traverse II for...

I bought the Performance Forte Traverse II for about 30 bucks. I have used them now for about 2k commuting miles and they are in good shape. Using them with the Performance SPD type pedals with no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-05, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,094
Posted By bubble head

Older park BBT-8 will not work on ISIS BB because...

Older park BBT-8 will not work on ISIS BB because of limited clearance for the spindle.
Forum: Commuting
08-17-05, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 593
Posted By bubble head

Tire woes

I had some flats on my previous hutchinson tires so about 500 miles ago I decided to get the panaracer pasela TGs(700X28). They where flat free until yesterday on my way home a sharp rock or...
Forum: Touring
08-10-05, 06:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 921
Posted By bubble head

Yes, I spent about $100-125 putting drops on my...

Yes, I spent about $100-125 putting drops on my Marin Fairfax hybrid. The biggest advantage for me is the multiple positions on the bar. There is a reason road bars have had the same basic shape...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-05, 10:21 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,642
Posted By bubble head

Park PFP-3. $25 and the pump head is super easy...

Park PFP-3. $25 and the pump head is super easy to use. Small hole for presta big for schraeder, no parts switching or adapters.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By bubble head

Got it open sydneys way as well. That is the...

Got it open sydneys way as well. That is the method supplied at sram website. The key is to squeeze the side plates together.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-05, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,530
Posted By bubble head

A guy I work with just bought one. He got it for...

A guy I work with just bought one. He got it for 350 of Ebay brand new. It is black and it was from the guys a Bikesdirect. It was a good deal it has sti sora group, a generic Al frame and Alex...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By bubble head

[QUOTE Because only carpet smokers and muppets...

[QUOTE Because only carpet smokers and muppets use tools on them]

Do you have actual experience with this. This bike is my commuter and I don't need to get stranded. I should just talk to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-05, 07:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By bubble head

explain how it hoses the link. I put almost no...

explain how it hoses the link. I put almost no force on it with a little pair of needle nose pliers and it released.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-05, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By bubble head

wow, I just tried it and it worked. Thanks CdCf...

wow, I just tried it and it worked. Thanks CdCf for the good tip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-05, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 664
Posted By bubble head

powerlink disassembly

I cannot disassemble my 8spd sram powerlink. I have tried with bare hands but cannot get the pins to click closer together. I must be missing something because people seem to rave about how easy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 06:38 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,744
Posted By bubble head

The Hawaii. SSN 776, new construction

The Hawaii. SSN 776, new construction
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 11:03 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,744
Posted By bubble head

I am on my way out. Just enjoying a well...

I am on my way out. Just enjoying a well deserved shore duty after a tour on a fast boat in pearl.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 06:53 AM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,744
Posted By bubble head

Anonther nuke submariner, currently active duty.

Anonther nuke submariner, currently active duty.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-05, 06:38 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 6,700
Posted By bubble head

5'11" 172# On the way down, about 160-165 ideal...

5'11" 172# On the way down, about 160-165 ideal for me, still remnants of spare tire
Forum: Commuting
06-30-05, 05:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,417
Posted By bubble head

31 miles rt 4/5 days

31 miles rt 4/5 days
Forum: Commuting
06-25-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 854
Posted By bubble head

I use Performance Traverse II. They are easy to...

I use Performance Traverse II. They are easy to walk in and reasonably stiff and super affordable(usually on sale for around 40$). I have commuted about 1k miles with mine including walking to and...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,663
Posted By bubble head

I think a messenger bag or a backpack is not a...

I think a messenger bag or a backpack is not a great idea at 18mi each way. That is too much work that your bike frame can do for you. I go about 15mi each way and have worn a backpack a couple...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-05, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 720
Posted By bubble head

Pannier setup?

I am looking at a pannier(s) to get away from a weekly car commute to work. My current setup is a Nashbar trunk bag that carries my lunch and change of clothes. I need something to carry extra...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-05, 02:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,977
Posted By bubble head

I have a Soma Smoothie. It is a great bike but I...

I have a Soma Smoothie. It is a great bike but I do not use it for commuting. It doesn't have much clearance for fenders and the chainstays are way short for pannier use. I would also stay away...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-05, 12:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,787
Posted By bubble head

The metal ones from Wheels Mfg are nice.

The metal ones from Wheels Mfg are nice.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-05, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By bubble head

I had the opposite results. An older Park BBT-2...

I had the opposite results. An older Park BBT-2 did not fit on my ISIS bb but a brand new Pedros from LBS worked great. The pedros has no markings on it. The newer shimano BB tool did not work...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-05, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 617
Posted By bubble head

I participated in the tour de cure in CT today. ...

I participated in the tour de cure in CT today. My first charity ride and I had a blast. I did the 62 miler and hooked up with some guys who where patient enough to show me how to ride in their...
Forum: Commuting
06-04-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,117
Posted By bubble head

Just go for it. You have a good plan, I started...

Just go for it. You have a good plan, I started driving part way when I started. The most amazing thing about my first full commute was that it was very doable. I was worried about what to do if I...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-05, 05:02 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,644
Posted By bubble head

A) Navy Submariner B) 31 miles roundtrip ...

A) Navy Submariner

B) 31 miles roundtrip

C) shower and change

D) bike rack in front of guardhouse

E) 1 yr
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-05, 02:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,167
Posted By bubble head

I converted my Marin Fairfax hybrid to a drop bar...

I converted my Marin Fairfax hybrid to a drop bar setup for about $120. I used nashbar drop bars, nashbar canti's, shimano aero brake levers, 8spd shimano bar ends and some odds and ends(bar tape,...
Forum: Commuting
04-26-05, 02:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 452
Posted By bubble head

Marmot Driclime Windshirt. It retails for about...

Marmot Driclime Windshirt. It retails for about $100 but I found mine at an REI closeout for about 50. It is designed for general/mountain use but does have some cycling friendly features like a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By bubble head

I havent taken pictures yet but I just wrapped a...

I havent taken pictures yet but I just wrapped a set tonight. I used nashbar bars that have cable grooves front and back. I used the front groove for my brake cables and ran the shifter cables...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-05, 11:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,980
Posted By bubble head

Wheel building skills

I was in my LBS and asked the owner if he stocked Mavic rims. He said he coud get them and of course asked if I planned to build up a set of wheels. I told him "yes" and he smirked and the mechanic...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-05, 11:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 531
Posted By bubble head

Good to hear-I have had a similar experience this...

Good to hear-I have had a similar experience this year. I started at 4 miles each way and last week finally did the 16 miles each way. I had a lot of doubts about my ability to finish the ride but...
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