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Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-06, 07:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,660
Posted By slow_coach

As far as I understand the 2006 model was the...

As far as I understand the 2006 model was the first one to use the integrated bottom bracket design (correct me if I am wrong).
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-06, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,660
Posted By slow_coach

Do you have the 2006 Hollowtech II with...

Do you have the 2006 Hollowtech II with integrated BB or an earlier model. It is the 2006 version that I am considering...

Cheers.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-06, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,660
Posted By slow_coach

Shimano Hollowtech II and Truvativ GXP cranksets

Hi there, firstly any comments on pros and cons of these? Secondly does anyone know if you can use the Shimano install tools to install a GXP crankset? Thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-06, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By slow_coach

Thanks very much guys. I spoke to another LBS...

Thanks very much guys. I spoke to another LBS last night and it seems that the OEM story is the correct one. They are Float forks (which just means air rather that coil) and the 100mm is just for OEM...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-14-06, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 553
Posted By slow_coach

Quick Fox Forks Question

Hi,

I am looking at buying a Marin Rift Zone mountain bike. Looking into the forks that come on the bike I ran into a question. On the bike specs website it specifiys "Fox Forx F100R" but on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 303
Posted By slow_coach

Question about Yakima on roof bike carriers

Hi all, just a quick question....

Could anyone with a Yakima on roof bike carrier tell me whether or not the fork drop outs sit directly on the quick release skewer that comes with the rack - i.e...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-05, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By slow_coach

Thanks very much for the info...

Thanks very much for the info...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-01-05, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By slow_coach

7,8 or 9 speed chains....help me please!

I am in the market for a new chain for my road bike. The current setup is 8-speed sora with an HG50 shimano chain. I was looking at getting a new one and got confused when I came across the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-05, 07:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 635
Posted By slow_coach

I did mean 5505: ...

I did mean 5505:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-05, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 635
Posted By slow_coach

Quick Crankset question

Just wondering....

I am looking on upgrading from my 2200 triple crankset to a nicer, lighter 105 FC-5505 crankset and BB. Just wondering if the 105 crankset will work fine with my 8 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By slow_coach

Thanks for that, I'll give the mech forum a try....

Thanks for that, I'll give the mech forum a try. Mike
Forum: Road Cycling
11-08-05, 12:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 340
Posted By slow_coach

Hi there, I was wanting to upgrade my...

Hi there,

I was wanting to upgrade my FC-2203 crankset to a nicer, lighter 105 (FC-5505) triple crankset. Is this 105 crankset compatible with an 8 speed drivetrain? Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-06-05, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By slow_coach

HELP: Rear Shock Question

I have a 2002 Kona Kahuna which came standard with a fox vanilla rear shock. I am looking at upgrading the rear shock to a new Fox Float R but am not sure of the stroke of my oringal shock??
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-05, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,798
Posted By slow_coach

Oh...That makes sense. That's a pain as I use...

Oh...That makes sense. That's a pain as I use SPD's on my road bike :( Thanks for the info.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-05, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,798
Posted By slow_coach

Time Atac XE - SPD compatible???

Hi all, I recently smashed one of my Shimano M424 pedals and am now in the market to replace them.

I was looking at the Time ones as I have heard very good reviews about them. One place where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-05, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By slow_coach

Thanks. So there is no specification for diameter...

Thanks. So there is no specification for diameter etc - ie they are all the same? Sorry for the uneducated questions ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-05, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 436
Posted By slow_coach

HELP! New 105 crankset means new bottom bracket.

Hi there,

I am wanting to change from my 2200 tripple crankset to a 105 Octalink tripple. I am aware I need to change my square tapper btm bracket BB-UN25 to a 105 octalink bottom bracket.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By slow_coach

Cool, thanks again. These wheels were going for...

Cool, thanks again. These wheels were going for NZ$300 (about US$200) so it seems like a wicked price to me :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-05, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By slow_coach

WOW!? Thanks for all the info guys, sounds like...

WOW!? Thanks for all the info guys, sounds like it is more complicated than just changing over the wheels....I kind of assumed since the Shimano site said the WH-R550 wheels were 8,9 and 10 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By slow_coach

Cool, thanks for that...Maybe a dumb question(but...

Cool, thanks for that...Maybe a dumb question(but I am not up with the lingo), what do you mean by "re-dish the wheel". Cheers.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-05, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By slow_coach

10 speed to 8 speed???

Hi there, I am looking a buying a new set of wheels (WH-R550) from a bike that was initially set up for 10speed (actually it comes with the 10 speed cassette). Can I just remove the 10 speed cassette...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-05, 04:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By slow_coach

Yeah I understand that - the speed comes form the...

Yeah I understand that - the speed comes form the legs ;)

Just Curious if these specific wheels (Shimano WH-R500) will be noticably different to the bikes stock wheelset.

Cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-05, 04:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By slow_coach

Basically will I gain efficiency ie will I end up...

Basically will I gain efficiency ie will I end up going faster for the same amount of effort with this change of wheelset?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-05, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 703
Posted By slow_coach

Hi there, I have just finished reading all about...

Hi there, I have just finished reading all about the physics of rotational inertia and aerodynamics involved in wheels. What I am trying to figure out is will I get any significant gains (be it in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-05, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By slow_coach

Thanks that helped a lot. Just to clarify... ...

Thanks that helped a lot. Just to clarify...

- the kool stop pads will not fit my holders
- the kool stop holder/pad setup will fit into my no name aluminium dual pivot calipers?

Cheers.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By slow_coach

I did read a bit about those during my searches....

I did read a bit about those during my searches. Could not find any specifics on which ones will fit my Sora brakes or whether I need to get the Ultegra housing:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-05, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 931
Posted By slow_coach

Upgrade my brakes?

Hi all, just bought my first road bike in a number of years (well about 10). I got a fairly good deal on an Avanti San Remo (Sora equipped with sti's etc) for NZ$699. My first ride on it I was...
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