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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-01-16, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,696
Posted By Oncoming Storm

I feel sorry to have not replied in a while,...

I feel sorry to have not replied in a while, while I was absent I got my Stages 105 installed and now have a few objective numbers FTP 245, 1 minute power 430, 10 second sprint 741 and I have a 5...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-25-16, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,412
Posted By Oncoming Storm

How do I find the ant+ ID of my garmin HR monitor hrm1g?

I seriously can't find this data anywhere, and I need the Id to set it up with my cateye computer proximity alone don't doesn't work for this device.

I also have a FORERUNNER 15 that is paired...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-16, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,696
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Yes OP is a runner as well, and since I don't...

Yes OP is a runner as well, and since I don't have a power meter and cycling has many more variables affecting speed I subbed a running PR as my objective measure of fitness.. I finally found...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-16, 08:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,696
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Thanks for the tip Homebrew01 I will try to find...

Thanks for the tip Homebrew01 I will try to find a "serious" group ride in Knoxville. Last August and September I rode the FCP 25 mile ride B group (16-18mph), It was by no means a race but the pace...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-17-16, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,696
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Considering doing a Cat 5 road race "Oak Ridge Velo Classic" will I get destroyed ?

I am a reasonably fit rider at present but by no means one of the strongest For example my 5k pr (set in early December 2015 ) is a 23:17.

I have been looking for the finishing time for last years...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-15, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By Oncoming Storm

I understand how helpful low weight is for racing...

I understand how helpful low weight is for racing but the returns while significant add up only so that if my old 28lbs steel bike was climbing Sharps Ridge in 5:02 it would concede 23 seconds to a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-15, 07:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Knoxville TN, riders do you know some good longer climbs?

I have a cycling bug in a big way with a route problem, I want to do some longer climbs (longer that 5 to 6 minutes) without riding more than 10- 15 miles from the north Broadway area. The only good...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Oncoming Storm

How to Identify the year of a Santa Cruz Roadster?

Hey everyone, I bought a used Santa Cruz Roadster with a Dura Ace, Ultega mix last Saturday as an upgrade over a 1984 Schwinn Le Tour with triple (Used them all too :innocent: )

It's nice and all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-15, 10:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,073
Posted By Oncoming Storm

The "suicide shifters" I was referring to are...

The "suicide shifters" I was referring to are stem mounted, I had assumed when someone on my group ride called them that, that it was a common name for them.

After some research I'm finding the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-15, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,073
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Gevenalle...

Gevenalle (http://gevenalle.com/product-category/shifters/) levers cost way too much for me to want to spend money on them but are a very nice solution.

Hillrider don't worry I wasn't planning to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-15, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,073
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Thumbies on a drop bar a practical idea?

I am planing on replacing the non-aero levers on my bike with some cheap aero hoods and getting handlebar tape to replace the foam grips. At the same time I am thinking of changing my "suicide...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-15, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Oncoming Storm

I was a little surprised that the short cage rear...

I was a little surprised that the short cage rear derailleur it came with stock can take up the slack necessary to let cross chaining become a problem in the small ring considering that it came with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-15, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Thanks again for the help everyone I just got it...

Thanks again for the help everyone I just got it back from my LBS today, (a quick one day in out) they replaced the stock BB with a 115mm BB, a new derailleur to work the triple and installed my FSA...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-15, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Thanks for all the help skydog and and Andrew,...

Thanks for all the help skydog and and Andrew, the BB will need replacing then. Do you think this BB with the 117.5mm spindle will do? Amazon.com : Shimano BB-UN26 Square taper Bottom Bracket :...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-15, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Andrew, I think after more research by myself...

Andrew, I think after more research by myself since that post I should have included some information to my first post that I didn't know and could be relevant. First the Sugino Altus crankset that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-15, 05:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,016
Posted By Oncoming Storm

anyone know if this Crankset will work with my BB?

I am still looking into fixing my Schwinn Le Tour by replacing the crankset with a new triple (so I can spin up hills). The current BB is 133mm, does anyone know if an FSA Tempo crankset will work...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-15, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 828
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Which 27" tire would you prefer for riding cross?

A few days ago fancy struck me and I took my old Le Tour off road at the park, I loved it but I kept slipping while trying to climb in the grass with road tires (Kenda K35's). I have a spare 27"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-15, 06:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Thanks Jeff, somehow I failed to catch that when...

Thanks Jeff, somehow I failed to catch that when I measured it on my bike. So that's just a chainguard, is it very common to bolt the chainguard through the chainring as on both mine and the sugino...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-15, 11:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By Oncoming Storm

To complicate things I just measured the outer...

To complicate things I just measured the outer chainring again just to be extra sure... Anyone know where to find a 187bdc chainring?

Thanks Sugino, why would you want to use a standard bolt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By Oncoming Storm

Corrado33 The original question to rephrase...

Corrado33 The original question to rephrase was since the big ring is damaged and I also want some lower gears, would you swap both chainrings to make it a compact or try and find a compact...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By Oncoming Storm

CafeVelo I will try and answer your...

CafeVelo

I will try and answer your questions in order, first I now think suspect it's a black 1984 Le Tour made by Giant (based on the serial number and location).

My shifters are the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-15, 06:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,928
Posted By Oncoming Storm

198? Schwinn Le Tour with bent chainring. advice appreciated

The title tells you the source of my problem very simply I think, now I will expand. The big (52 tooth) ring has become so massively bent that the chain rubs and tries to climb onto the 52 when it's...
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