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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,310
Posted By AK404

Oh, this might be nice for my rim brake gravel...

Oh, this might be nice for my rim brake gravel bike. Thanks!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-25-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Posted By AK404

Yeah, I've been giving Garmin Express a go. That...

Yeah, I've been giving Garmin Express a go. That thing never seems to be able to connect to the server, no matter what I do: all I want is an update to my old Garmin Edge 500.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-14, 12:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,848
Posted By AK404

I'm thinking that the posture on a CX bike would...

I'm thinking that the posture on a CX bike would be different. Would be a little bit more upright, wouldn't you?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,848
Posted By AK404

Same tires?

Same tires?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-14, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,264
Posted By AK404

If only I could afford it. I work a low-paying...

If only I could afford it. I work a low-paying job, so a $1000 bike is a month's investment for me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,264
Posted By AK404

Yeah, I know. Problem is, the cross bike I do...

Yeah, I know. Problem is, the cross bike I do have is a bit big, so...yeah.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-13-14, 02:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,264
Posted By AK404

Deciding between two used CX bikes

So I've decided to get a used CX bike at my size, and found two bikes that fit me.

One is a 2010 Cannondale CAAD9 Cyclocross at $1200.

The other is the 2009 Trek XO1 at $750.

Both of them...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-14, 02:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By AK404

That's...interesting. Thanks for the advice...

That's...interesting.

Thanks for the advice guys!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Here's the problem, and I'm going to be clear...

Here's the problem, and I'm going to be clear about this: I'm going over the ISO lists of available tire sizes, and that kind of tire isn't listed. The thinnest a retail 507mm tire can get is 1.5." ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-14, 01:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By AK404

So basically what you're saying is that any...

So basically what you're saying is that any bottom bracket assembly will fit in there?

I really don't have a crank planned out; I just wanted to know what kind of options I had available to me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-11-14, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,014
Posted By AK404

Thinking of a new BB for my bike...what are my options?

I used the search function, but couldn't find any posts on bottom bracket compatibility, so here goes....

I have a road bike that uses a 68mm JIS BB. I've swapped it in and out with similar BBs...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 11:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Cheaper just to replace the tires. Wheels are a...

Cheaper just to replace the tires. Wheels are a whole different kettle of fish.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 11:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Different rim widths. Tire Sizing Systems...

Different rim widths.

Tire Sizing Systems (http://sheldonbrown.com/tire-sizing.html)

The ETRTO/ISO numbers 507 and 520 refer to 507mm and 520mm, which are the bead seat diameters of the rims. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 11:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Stop overreacting: not being to find the exact...

Stop overreacting: not being to find the exact model of tire that originally came with the bike, that's not Kona's fault. If it was, there would be no ETRTO 507 tires available, period, but there...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 10:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Now that is interesting: 24x1.25" isn't even a...

Now that is interesting: 24x1.25" isn't even a tire size. It's not ETRTO, and there's no sign of a 24x1 1/4" under 520. And the Locust is no longer listed on the Maxxis website, though I can find...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 10:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

The idea was to lambast Kona for something they...

The idea was to lambast Kona for something they don't have any control over. Otherwise, he wouldn't have implied that the company ripped him off when his son's bike's tires were no longer usable. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Wait, one second... Universal Cycles --...

Wait, one second...

Universal Cycles -- Kenda Small Block 8 Tire - Steel Bead (http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=17264&category=189)

24x1.95, but same tires listed...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 09:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

Well, I never said I found a cross tire. I just...

Well, I never said I found a cross tire. I just looked for a tire that would fit. It's a cross bike, after all: versatility is its strength. But what the hell, let me take a look around.

The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-14, 03:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

If the OP was looking for support for some weird...

If the OP was looking for support for some weird proprietary part like a Cervelo seatpost or a Lefty headshock, then yes, Kona should have lent a hand. But a list of available tires?

We live in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

*shrug* All you have to do is Google it up. Hit...

*shrug* All you have to do is Google it up. Hit the shopping tab on the results, and off you go.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-08-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,382
Posted By AK404

Bosses for downtube shifters. In your case, the...

Bosses for downtube shifters. In your case, the original owner used a housing stop adapter to accommodate the brifters.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-14, 03:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

BTW, just a thought: when I worked for Trek, we...

BTW, just a thought: when I worked for Trek, we made sure to point out that the (limited) lifetime warranty on bike did not extend to tires (among other miscellaneous parts like cables, housing, and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-07-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,566
Posted By AK404

Yeah, I know CDales alu frames are stiff, it's...

Yeah, I know CDales alu frames are stiff, it's one of the reasons I like them, but yes, I'd like to take this for a test spin first.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-14, 04:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,118
Posted By AK404

24" tires? Lots to be found online - a quick...

24" tires? Lots to be found online - a quick Google search cropped up quite a few.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-07-14, 12:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,566
Posted By AK404

Yeah, that's the idea: shoot a semi-lowball price...

Yeah, that's the idea: shoot a semi-lowball price at the seller, wait for a response, decide whether or not it's worth it. Honestly, if I can't update the component set on the frame I'm not going to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-06-14, 01:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,566
Posted By AK404

Thanks. Come to think, I'm not even sure a 2002...

Thanks. Come to think, I'm not even sure a 2002 counts as a C&V bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-06-14, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,566
Posted By AK404

And I posted in this in the wrong forum. ...

And I posted in this in the wrong forum. Reported myself, requested a move to Appraisals and Inquiries.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-05-14, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,566
Posted By AK404

Interested in a 2002 Cannondale R2000 Si

So there's a fella on CL who's trying to sell of a 2002 CDale R2000 Si, but wants the buyer to "make an offer."

2002 Cannondale R2000 Si - BikePedia...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-05-14, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By AK404

Well, same size probably, maybe with a shorter...

Well, same size probably, maybe with a shorter stem or top tube. (It's not going to feel the same as your road bike for this reason). It used to be that all you needed to know was your inseam, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,413
Posted By AK404

I'm seriously considering going for a 9-speed...

I'm seriously considering going for a 9-speed setup on my road bike, swapping out the Dura-Ace for Campy, so I'd love to take a peek at what you've got. =)

On the other hand, while I'm familiar...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-14, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,664
Posted By AK404

Nice! I'll be pulling the trigger on some Boyd's...

Nice! I'll be pulling the trigger on some Boyd's myself soon.

I wouldn't worry too much about the 'crack': it's probably just a weld.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,287
Posted By AK404

I have a bar-end shifter on my 1x9 Redline CX...

I have a bar-end shifter on my 1x9 Redline CX bike: my mission for the summer was to get her out of her single gear setup and into a 1x setup by the fall...using as many parts out of my spare parts...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 73,173
Posted By AK404

Because for a while, he wasn't. Nobody was...

Because for a while, he wasn't. Nobody was absolutely certain of this four years ago.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-14, 08:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,007
Posted By AK404

Because said friend will refer to his ex-bike as...

Because said friend will refer to his ex-bike as though it were still his: "You changed the fork? The one I had on it was perfect!" "I remember when I took that bike out to..."
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 3,140
Views: 936,763
Posted By AK404

Oh, snap!

Oh, snap!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-14, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,748
Posted By AK404

Yeah, I did something along those lines, then...

Yeah, I did something along those lines, then decided to contact the manufacturer. Pleasantly surprised to find that his answer wasn't too far off from the guesstimate I ended up taking.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-14, 04:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By AK404

Well, I'm not too knowledgeable about road...

Well, I'm not too knowledgeable about road wheels, but what qualifies are a "robust road bike wheelset"?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-14, 09:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By AK404

Need help with wheels

Just need some advice for cyclocross wheels. I'm currently using a set of wheels with Sun CR-18 rims with Michelin Pilot City tires for urban commuting; I'm planning on swapping to a set of proper...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 06:30 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 7,229
Posted By AK404

This. So much this: if you make yourself visible...

This. So much this: if you make yourself visible and ride on the road like you belong there (and make no mistake, you do), then drivers will get out of your way. There are certain exceptions, of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-14, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,748
Posted By AK404

So dumb question about tire widths...

Aside from trial-and-error, how do I find out what tire widths my bike can handle? I recently tried monkeying around with a set of 700x42s on my 2007 Redline Conquest Pro, only to find that while...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-14, 05:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By AK404

Hm, good to know. I thought you sized down for a...

Hm, good to know. I thought you sized down for a tighter fit: I find when I'm going over off-road stuff, I don't stay in my seat too often.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-14, 05:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,252
Posted By AK404

I've got a similar problem, but I was thinking of...

I've got a similar problem, but I was thinking of using a spare Dura-Ace 7700 9spd (short cage) RD (or its Ultegra counterpart) & 12-25 cassette in back with a 38T Race Face or Wolf Tooth wide-narrow...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-14, 11:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,275
Posted By AK404

I'm interested in the reasons. May I get some...

I'm interested in the reasons. May I get some links?
Forum: Commuting
07-27-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By AK404

Woot, time to slap a 700c x 42 in there!

Woot, time to slap a 700c x 42 in there!
Forum: Commuting
07-27-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,570
Posted By AK404

Well, I was just about to ask a similar question....

Well, I was just about to ask a similar question. Time for me to purchase a set of CR-18s; thanks, guys!

On a side note, I'll be putting these on a CX bike. What's the widest 700c tire they can...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-14, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,178
Posted By AK404

I don't know how it is in CA, but in MI, you can...

I don't know how it is in CA, but in MI, you can do way better than a 20-year old Schwinn for $105.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-19-14, 05:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,227
Posted By AK404

Thanks, zacster. Do other brands of hubs follow...

Thanks, zacster. Do other brands of hubs follow one or the other of these connections, or are they all different in this regard?
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-17-14, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,985
Posted By AK404

Bah. Followed those steps, and... "There...

Bah. Followed those steps, and...

"There was an error communicating with your Garmin device. You should try again after unplugging and plugging back in the device and ensuring that your Garmin...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-17-14, 04:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,227
Posted By AK404

I see...so aside from mechanical things like size...

I see...so aside from mechanical things like size and width, the differences between the two brands aren't all that huge: the voltages are still the same, the guts are different, but operate on the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-11-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,985
Posted By AK404

Question Garmin Edge 500 Issue: Should I reset it to factory defaults?

Crazy thing happened to me recently: it seems that my new computer won't detect my Garmin 500. I downloaded the Web Updater from the Garmin website, and it won't detect the unit, no matter what USB...
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