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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-10-13, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,957
Posted By jenrick

That type of puncture looks like a pinch flat,...

That type of puncture looks like a pinch flat, but it's in sort of an odd spot by the valve stem. Possibility: how hard is it to get your pump off the valve stem after you air up?

-Jenrick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-13, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By jenrick

Quick update, after taking it out for about 20-30...

Quick update, after taking it out for about 20-30 miles on a couple of short rides to test the shifting, brakes, etc. they spin fine now. I'm guessing there was a spot of grease or a high spot in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,505
Posted By jenrick

Take a drive over to Dallas or Austin. There are...

Take a drive over to Dallas or Austin. There are WAY more bike shops then you can shake a stick at that will do full fits, and can break down your shoe options no problem. There probably are places...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-13, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By jenrick

Worth going to another shop? GXP BB question

I'm in the process of upgrading my road bike, and I ran into some great deals on SRAM stuff lately. I was able to get a Red GXP crank for a good price, but to put it in I'd needed to swap out the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-13, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,099
Posted By jenrick

A new chain tool with a punch that will fit both...

A new chain tool with a punch that will fit both older larger pins and newer smaller pins isn't expensive. It will save you a lot of headaches when working on chains.

-Jenrick
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,319
Posted By jenrick

I was thinking an old teflon tape spool, mounted...

I was thinking an old teflon tape spool, mounted on a long nylon bolt that is thin enough to allow the spool to slide. You should be able to shift gears that way. The nylon bolt should keep things...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-13, 07:23 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,689
Posted By jenrick

My road bike is really not ridden in anything...

My road bike is really not ridden in anything other then fair weather. I've got a mountain bike if I want to get dirty. My road bike gets a full wash and wax maybe once a month if that. I will say...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 06:10 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 32,811
Posted By jenrick

I moved the saddle all the way back and that got...

I moved the saddle all the way back and that got me to 70-75mm, overall tip of saddle to center of the bars is 508mm or so. I'm going to look at going to a longer stem, but this actually feels...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 06:29 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 32,811
Posted By jenrick

That's what I was going with, I'd have to find...

That's what I was going with, I'd have to find the center of the actual bars probably add another 60-100mm if I measured it the other way.

-Jenrick
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 04:50 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 32,811
Posted By jenrick

Now you guys have me reevaluating my bike setup. ...

Now you guys have me reevaluating my bike setup. I'm about 5'9.5", and doing some quick measuring saddle nose to handle bar center is 495mm, which appears to be rather short looking at the numbers...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-23-13, 05:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,814
Posted By jenrick

A good friend of my is professional sports...

A good friend of my is professional sports nutritionist, and he gave me some great advice.

Most people are able to completely change their diet for a week to 2 weeks without any problems. After...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-13, 09:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 878
Posted By jenrick

I don't really have a choice on route selection. ...

I don't really have a choice on route selection. The only other streets that cross the highway are even larger/busier then the closest. At the time of morning I'll be out and about (0545) or so,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-21-13, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 681
Posted By jenrick

Most business if you look at the custom order...

Most business if you look at the custom order form state that the merchandise ordered becomes property of the business after some period of time. In most states you have between 2 months and 12...
Forum: Commuting
03-21-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 878
Posted By jenrick

Some good explanations, thanks all. I drove to...

Some good explanations, thanks all. I drove to work about the same time I would need to do so one a bike this morning, and took note of traffic etc. There's one long section of sidewalk that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-13, 06:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,465
Posted By jenrick

The nashbar one is pretty similar to one I'd...

The nashbar one is pretty similar to one I'd seen. I'll go with that, thanks all!

-Jenrick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 09:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,465
Posted By jenrick

bobotech: Basically lets your work on the chain,...

bobotech: Basically lets your work on the chain, RD or cranks while maintaining chain tension and still being able to turn the pedals if need be without needing the rear wheel.

Shimagnolo:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 09:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,465
Posted By jenrick

Looking for a tool, and don't know what it's called

Saw it the "Falcon Guide to Road Bike Maintenance" I picked up for cheap at a local book resell'er. It is a roller that fits in the rear drop out (so rear tire removed) and has a small sprocket on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,122
Posted By jenrick

On the side of the road if you have a hand pump,...

On the side of the road if you have a hand pump, inflate the tube to the point it starts to get comically large. The stretching of the rubber due to the extra air can help locate a small pin hole...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,248
Posted By jenrick

A chain cleaner is a life saver if you don't have...

A chain cleaner is a life saver if you don't have a some form of disconnectable link. If you do, then just drop it in a good degreaser, and let it sit. Rinse it off with water, then drop it in a...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-13, 08:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 878
Posted By jenrick

As far as I've ever noticed there are no...

As far as I've ever noticed there are no residential driveways, the street runs straight through a commercial district.

Good point on doing a route recon. I was thinking about doing that this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,751
Posted By jenrick

You can accomplish the same task with a c-clamp...

You can accomplish the same task with a c-clamp for a lot less money then a cotter press. Find a nut or small socket that fits over the head of the pin place the fixed part of the nut/socket and use...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-13, 08:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 878
Posted By jenrick

Commuting route selection

In about two weeks I'm going to start commuting to work via bike. I have a pretty straight shot to work (literally 4 turns), and it's a hair over 10 miles. The entire way to the office I've got a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-13, 01:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By jenrick

If I got everything I had originally planned I'd...

If I got everything I had originally planned I'd still be looking at about the cost of the crank alone MSRP, like I said smoking good deal ;). I'm currently in the process of saving up for a new...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-17-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By jenrick

Upgrading to SRAM Rival, couple of questions on compatability

I found a local deal that's smoking good on almost a full setup of SRAM Rival components. My current modern road ride is a 2010 Fuji 3.0 Newest that's component wise stock (new wheels, etc, but...
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