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Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 703
Posted By antiquebiker

Oh just thought - it may be a loose crank as...

Oh just thought - it may be a loose crank as well. If it is every turn, the crank might be clicking over (from push to pull on the axle). Have you checked the tension on the crank bolts that hold the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 703
Posted By antiquebiker

This could be your cleats and/or your shoe...

This could be your cleats and/or your shoe rubbing on the cleat. Try rubbing your cleat and the pedal with parafin, or if you don't have that a candle. If you don't have that either, a bar of soap...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,539
Posted By antiquebiker

Boy I dunno, I just replaced my SRAM with an...

Boy I dunno, I just replaced my SRAM with an Ultegra to see if I could fix shifting insecurity problems and WOW what a difference! The Ultegra is FAR better than the SRAM (this bike is a 9 spd too)....
07-22-08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By antiquebiker

Do not over tighten! You can do damage to the...

Do not over tighten! You can do damage to the race and have a permanent "dent" in the race that forces your handlebars to a certain position (if you ride no handed ever). Very problematic.

There...
08-21-06, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 583
Posted By antiquebiker

Make sure the mounting bolts for the chain ring...

Make sure the mounting bolts for the chain ring are on snug too.

But sounds like the front derailleur needs a slight clockwise nudge when looking down from the seat.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,094
Posted By antiquebiker

Looks like it is very similar to the Scattante...

Looks like it is very similar to the Scattante frame I just bought. Manufactured in Taiwan.

The Scattante frame does not have sanded welds though. The frame with a carbon fork retails for $180 on...
07-06-06, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 521
Posted By antiquebiker

Boy I would check the hub flange and make sure it...

Boy I would check the hub flange and make sure it is not bending or separating from the hub.

The only other reason would be a failure of the outer wall of the rim (the wall that is adjacent to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,282
Posted By antiquebiker

If you haven't ridden a racing bike before, you...

If you haven't ridden a racing bike before, you may not be used to these type of saddles. You should go slow before you do buy. Really you do want a hard seat. You will be spending more time on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-05, 12:56 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,611
Posted By antiquebiker

I tried the E3 Form and found it was like sitting...

I tried the E3 Form and found it was like sitting on a small stool. Also perhaps 175 lbs is too heavy for this saddle as I found I sunk in and it pressed on my perineum anyhow.

I bought the SLK...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-05, 12:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,828
Posted By antiquebiker

I consider 56 small for 5'11" as it forces me to...

I consider 56 small for 5'11" as it forces me to bend over too far. I'm going to turn my stem upside down. I'm approaching 50 and don't like to have to look up so much....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,631
Posted By antiquebiker

Heart rate variability is a sign of health. A...

Heart rate variability is a sign of health. A heart rate that is constant is not a good sign.

Your heart rate will even go up and down with your breathing cycle.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 12:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By antiquebiker

To cure yourself of this malady I recommend you...

To cure yourself of this malady I recommend you get married.

The frivolous purchases will be halted immediately by a more sane member of the family. And you will have a whole host of things to buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 10:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 928
Posted By antiquebiker

After close examination I am convinced the same...

After close examination I am convinced the same factory is making both Shimano and Campy parts in Taiwan.

You can pay more for a sexier name if you like.

For me the only reason to go 10 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,705
Posted By antiquebiker

My only problem is my throat and lungs when it...

My only problem is my throat and lungs when it falls below 40 F. What do you guys do to protect your breathing when it's close to 30F? Do you wear any sort of mask?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-05, 04:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By antiquebiker

You know they won't help in this case because I...

You know they won't help in this case because I have to screw the quick release handle closed in order to get it close to where it will cinch when the lever is closed. These two events happend one...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-05, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By antiquebiker

Well thanks for the info. If it is documented...

Well thanks for the info. If it is documented that this has been the cause of bikes causing injuries to others then I won't remove them at all.

I can be responsible for my own injuries. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-05, 02:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By antiquebiker

Agreed. I have my man-servant undo mine for me. ...

Agreed. I have my man-servant undo mine for me.

My Chauffer does it when it goes on and off the roof rack.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-05, 12:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 927
Posted By antiquebiker

Fork nipples - leave 'em on?

So how many of you file off those little protrusions from the end of the fork that are there to keep your wheel from coming off if the quick release skewer is opened?

I find them a big pain in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 09:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,859
Posted By antiquebiker

You are totally right. The tape will roll up as...

You are totally right. The tape will roll up as your hand slides forward on the bar and if you start from the bottom all the exposed edges face in the direction your hand normally slides.

They...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By antiquebiker

I find it too difficult to pronounce unless I...

I find it too difficult to pronounce unless I stand on my head. Then I am in the proper orientation.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By antiquebiker

You ask a good question. I have the RH500 (tiagra...

You ask a good question. I have the RH500 (tiagra I guess) that came with my bike. They weigh the same and are 24 and 20 spokes.

I guess the weight at the rim is less because the nipples are at...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By antiquebiker

Apparently they don't give payola to the search...

Apparently they don't give payola to the search engines!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 09:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By antiquebiker

Ultegra WH-R600 not available in the US?

Why don't I find this wheelset here in the US? It appears to only be available on websites that speak languages I don't know or understand... :(

(Except for Australia of course, but that is too...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 08:14 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 9,415
Posted By antiquebiker

I'm particularly fond of the bridgestone....

I'm particularly fond of the bridgestone....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 08:10 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 9,799
Posted By antiquebiker

When I first arrived in NYC some 20 years ago, I...

When I first arrived in NYC some 20 years ago, I used to ride from 17th street to 168th street (Presbyterian Hospital) and somewhere around 23rd street I approached a red light and there was a cop on...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-05, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,183
Posted By antiquebiker

My favorite is coming up to an intersection and...

My favorite is coming up to an intersection and somebody decides to stop and wave oncoming traffic to make a left turn (crossing my path) and they have NO WAY of seeing what is to the right of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,337
Posted By antiquebiker

Not in Italian. They have strict rules for the...

Not in Italian. They have strict rules for the english "ch" sound. A C followed by an i or an e will have that sound. A C followed by nothing or an a, o, or u will sound hard. Like our K.

If it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,269
Posted By antiquebiker

I got the specialized cheapies (red color $79)...

I got the specialized cheapies (red color $79) for my SPD bike and liked the last so much that I bought the $105 model with a ratchet strap for my road bike. LOVE them. Great for us neandrathals with...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 09:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,700
Posted By antiquebiker

I dunno why you'd spend so much. Here's what I...

I dunno why you'd spend so much. Here's what I just bought for my B bike and they're fine and compatible with your gruppo....
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 09:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,337
Posted By antiquebiker

Thanks for the support timcupery. WHAT A...

Thanks for the support timcupery. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BIKE! Old school. Gorgeous. I did my whole frame in Dove Grey once and it was really beautiful. What is this? Looks like a really nice touring setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 09:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,337
Posted By antiquebiker

ROFLOL Is there an Italian design school...

ROFLOL

Is there an Italian design school where we can learn these secret lines of aesthetics?

Love it!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 09:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,337
Posted By antiquebiker

Wow Tivo is that a head rest on your handlebar?...

Wow Tivo is that a head rest on your handlebar? Cool I want one... Would sure help on those long rides before my coffee.

:D
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-05, 09:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By antiquebiker

I find the cleat system for road shoes (Look type...

I find the cleat system for road shoes (Look type racing cleats) to be much more secure than the SPD system. (Don't confuse SPD with Shimano's Look type SPD-SL which was a really unfortunate...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,562
Posted By antiquebiker

Some of the most beautiful countryside with...

Some of the most beautiful countryside with challenging hills is only 45 minutes outside of the city by Metro North. Stop at Brewster for instance. Get out and ride. The scenery is awesome. Go up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 08:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,337
Posted By antiquebiker

So here is a typical picture of other people's...

So here is a typical picture of other people's handlebar angle of rotation that I see

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=46554

I happen to like the stem to make a straight...
11-07-05, 08:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By antiquebiker

Haitian man? I believe so. Seems like a nice...

Haitian man?

I believe so. Seems like a nice crew there.

Are you a dude?

I thought they were only on ranches :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-05, 08:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,380
Posted By antiquebiker

ACK! It looks like the two sides would "cut" what...

ACK! It looks like the two sides would "cut" what ever is bulging into the slot (we are not told if this is male or female anatomy).

These are Brooks saddles that are cut up?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-05, 08:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,380
Posted By antiquebiker

Helmets save - is that mud I see on your rear...

Helmets save - is that mud I see on your rear tire? For a demonstration picture???
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 12,906
Posted By antiquebiker

You need to have the ability to work on a bike to...

You need to have the ability to work on a bike to put together the bikesdirect Motobecanes, or you pay an LBS $150 to do it for you. That's all. For sure they are not properly assembled, the...
11-04-05, 09:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,726
Posted By antiquebiker

You da man! Thanks.

You da man! Thanks.
11-04-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By antiquebiker

Thanks all. In fact I would have no way of...

Thanks all. In fact I would have no way of knowing what link I did replace as I pulled the two at random. I'll buy a new chain to put my mind at rest. I'm assuming the SRAM or KMC chains are 10 speed...
11-03-05, 07:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,726
Posted By antiquebiker

Please help this clueless newbie understand what...

Please help this clueless newbie understand what trolling is....
11-03-05, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By antiquebiker

I just stopped by bicycle rennaisance and they...

I just stopped by bicycle rennaisance and they said that because I pulled a "non-designated" rivet from the chain and put it back in after shortening the chain that I now risk the chain popping apart...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-05, 09:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,380
Posted By antiquebiker

FWIW - I was a Brooks user for many years. Have...

FWIW - I was a Brooks user for many years. Have recently purchased a Selle Italia SLK for my "A" bike and have an E3 Form for my "B" bike and like them both.

One caveat. I have not taken any very...
11-02-05, 05:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,029
Posted By antiquebiker

Is this a Shimano Mfr. Rep? Or a dealer?

Is this a Shimano Mfr. Rep? Or a dealer?
11-02-05, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By antiquebiker

OK gmason I'm taking the bait. What is "the...

OK gmason I'm taking the bait. What is "the bucket"?
11-02-05, 01:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,253
Posted By antiquebiker

I mentioned in a previous post that a shorter...

I mentioned in a previous post that a shorter cage would be crisper shifting before and was shot down. However, from a mechanical perspective, the longer lever arm of the longer cage cannot exert as...
11-02-05, 10:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,369
Posted By antiquebiker

Shimano Ultegra Chain

I ordered my bike from the internet. The chain was a couple of links too long. So I did what I did 20 years ago and bought a chain deriviting tool (now called a chain breaking tool) and removed two...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-05, 03:17 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 6,043
Posted By antiquebiker

With age comes equanimity. I am happy to be...

With age comes equanimity.

I am happy to be riding at 49.

I am happy to keep up with somebody as long as possible, I'm happier when I pass someone going up hill.

You will always be better...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-05, 02:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 829
Posted By antiquebiker

Unless I am missing something, the most important...

Unless I am missing something, the most important parameter is the rider's weight. And unless I am a poor reader - I don't see the weight posted here (plus the weight of the bike).
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