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12-25-13, 11:09 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 49,587
Posted By H1449-6

Ordered on from Wallingford Bike mostly out of...

Ordered on from Wallingford Bike mostly out of curiosity. We'll see how it rides. Generally positive initial reviews here and elsewhere.
12-23-13, 03:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Posted By H1449-6

Full suspension 29er for +/- $2,500: what to consider?

Not gonna do the mail order thing. Will be supporting one of the excellent LBS we have here in Austin.

Saw a Cannondale Scalpel 3 29er w aluminum frame at one of the LBS for $2,500, marked down...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,582
Posted By H1449-6

+1. Technique is huge. Including riding around,...

+1. Technique is huge. Including riding around, not through, big ass potholes.
04-30-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,069
Posted By H1449-6

Ghost bike placed today. I am NOT the guy in...

Ghost bike placed today. I am NOT the guy in the middle of the pic scratching himself.

http://images.instagram.com/media/2011/04/30/d14eb87f16c4457a939098f7f8184439_7.jpg
04-25-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,069
Posted By H1449-6

Hit and run: Austin

A guy I worked with was killed yesterday in a hit and run accident involving an SUV or pickup truck and his bike. He was 25 +/-. I didn't know him well but I do know that he was a nice guy and a...
02-07-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,633
Posted By H1449-6

1989 Specialized Hard Rock Comp. Probably...

1989 Specialized Hard Rock Comp. Probably weighed 35 lbs.
02-01-11, 08:07 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 20,062
Posted By H1449-6

dstrong was kind enough to take me on this ride...

dstrong was kind enough to take me on this ride when I first moved to town. Nice way to see some of the awesome that is Austin.
02-01-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 331
Views: 20,062
Posted By H1449-6

I'm local and will be there. Also can share...

I'm local and will be there. Also can share bike(s) if anyone needs a 62-64, of which I have a few.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,755
Posted By H1449-6

I had mine painted. Had a very specific paint...

I had mine painted. Had a very specific paint scheme in mind. Works for me. And I love the ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,547
Posted By H1449-6

PS. You should see if you can make it to Austin...

PS. You should see if you can make it to Austin in late Feb for the Handmade Bicycle Show, where you can see dozens (hundreds?) of builders.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-11, 09:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,547
Posted By H1449-6

Dave Kirk: sexy Terraplane stays. Curt...

Dave Kirk: sexy Terraplane stays.

Curt Goodrich: A classic's classic. Beautiful lugwork and just timeless beauty.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-11, 09:21 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-11, 09:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,547
Posted By H1449-6

Dave Kirk or Curt Goodrich.

Dave Kirk or Curt Goodrich.
01-28-11, 12:54 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,008
Posted By H1449-6

Seven singles and a tandem. In signature. I'd...

Seven singles and a tandem. In signature. I'd like to add a full suspension rig but I'm sort of out of room.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-11, 11:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 856
Posted By H1449-6

You're telling me that my statement about what I...

You're telling me that my statement about what I would do is incorrect?

:rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 856
Posted By H1449-6

At that size I would certainly get a steel bike. ...

At that size I would certainly get a steel bike.

As for crank length, at 6'4" I've ridden 180s for 20 years without any knee problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 8,970
Posted By H1449-6

Meguiar's Quick Detailer for painted parts.

Meguiar's Quick Detailer for painted parts.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-11, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,404
Posted By H1449-6

Sexy. Ima get a Kirk one of these days.

Sexy. Ima get a Kirk one of these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 19,734
Posted By H1449-6

I used to run these with Off the Front bar tape. ...

I used to run these with Off the Front bar tape. Loved that stuff. Don't think you can get it any more.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-11, 11:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 777
Posted By H1449-6

Good bike. You overpaid slightly IMO but as long...

Good bike. You overpaid slightly IMO but as long as you're happy with the deal, that's what counts.
01-04-11, 04:07 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,281
Posted By H1449-6

This was actually directed to dminor. Sorry for...

This was actually directed to dminor. Sorry for any confusion.
01-04-11, 08:25 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,281
Posted By H1449-6

Given the below, what do you think BSS did wrong...

Given the below, what do you think BSS did wrong that would cause you to warn others away from them?
01-03-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,281
Posted By H1449-6

Curious about how you've developed such a strong...

Curious about how you've developed such a strong opinion about Bicycle Sport Shop in Austin from 2,000 miles away. Could you explain?

To be clear, I have no interest in BSS, but I am a satisfied...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-10, 11:46 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,420
Posted By H1449-6

How big is that bike?

How big is that bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,729
Posted By H1449-6

Assistance conditioned on your posting pics of...

Assistance conditioned on your posting pics of the chick.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 8,420
Posted By H1449-6

I'd suggest that you just get a used, handbuilt...

I'd suggest that you just get a used, handbuilt steel bike. Assuming you're in a normal size range, you can find dozens of complete bikes on ebay at any given time for $1K +/- (sometimes a lot...
12-27-10, 08:36 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 32,281
Posted By H1449-6

IME BSS is a good shop, and I've done a fair bit...

IME BSS is a good shop, and I've done a fair bit of business with them. You just had a bad experience that sounds like it was made right.
12-27-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 699
Posted By H1449-6

I have a Trek 9800 of the same vintage. IIRC...

I have a Trek 9800 of the same vintage. IIRC your 970 shipped with an XT build, same as my bike. If that's the case, you've got 135mm spacing and a 7s Hyperglide drivetrain already.

IMO your...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,047
Posted By H1449-6

It's a specimen of a plate the state issues. I...

It's a specimen of a plate the state issues. I don't know that it's a real plate number.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-09, 10:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,646
Posted By H1449-6

At your friendly LBS: Bikes: 30-40% gross...

At your friendly LBS:

Bikes: 30-40% gross margin, driven largely by the brand and by how big a dealer the shop is
Clothing: 50% gross margin; slightly less for certain brands, and slightly more...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 629
Posted By H1449-6

Seat angle looks super slack. Maybe just the...

Seat angle looks super slack. Maybe just the camera angle.

$250 if no internal rust or parts replacement required.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,069
Posted By H1449-6

http://www.cyclesmercier.com/warranty.html ...

http://www.cyclesmercier.com/warranty.html


CyclesMercier bicycles are made with with utmost care and attention to detail. All of our classic road bicycles are inspected closely for quality and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,318
Posted By H1449-6

Short high rise stem?

I'm building up a Gunnar Crosshairs and plan to use moustache bars. Because of the geo of the bike, specifically the head tube length, I'll need a short, high rise stem. I'm thinking about a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,234
Posted By H1449-6

The most important dimension on the bike is the...

The most important dimension on the bike is the top tube length. If you like the reach of your current bike, measure it and get another frame with that dimension. Don't know if your current frame...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,770
Posted By H1449-6

Never.

Never.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-09, 08:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,337
Posted By H1449-6

Looking a little oversized in the rear. Maybe a...

Looking a little oversized in the rear. Maybe a bad angle?

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Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-09, 07:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,629
Posted By H1449-6

Bikes you wish you had kept

I've had a few bikes I wish I'd kept. Used to work in a shop so I'd pro deal a bike every year, ride it for a while and then sell it for a modest profit.

1993 Kona Explosif. I bought this as a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,063
Posted By H1449-6

Score.

Score.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,304
Posted By H1449-6

It'll ride like a noodle. Like an old Vitus.

It'll ride like a noodle. Like an old Vitus.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,979
Posted By H1449-6

No kidding. It's not like the shifters move...

No kidding. It's not like the shifters move around when you're not looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,855
Posted By H1449-6

I"ll agree with this. Some Ti bikes are just as...

I"ll agree with this. Some Ti bikes are just as good, though.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,504
Posted By H1449-6

Best are Serotta and Velocipede Salon.

Best are Serotta and Velocipede Salon.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,179
Posted By H1449-6

Love it. Which bike shop do you run? I used to...

Love it. Which bike shop do you run? I used to work at a couple of shops in Columbus (15 plus years ago).
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,047
Posted By H1449-6

Here's how we roll in Texas.

Here's how we roll in Texas.
11-19-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 3,425
Views: 455,434
Posted By H1449-6

Have: lots of bits and pieces. Need: 27.2...

Have: lots of bits and pieces.

Need: 27.2 post in silver, with setback. 300mm or so.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 568,560
Posted By H1449-6

And so it is: Gunnar Crosshairs. I'll post pics...

And so it is: Gunnar Crosshairs. I'll post pics of the stable someday.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-09, 07:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,610
Posted By H1449-6

Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-09, 06:37 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,365
Posted By H1449-6

Firefox + Adblock Plus = no ads. Agree with...

Firefox + Adblock Plus = no ads.

Agree with others on the overall layout, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-09, 04:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By H1449-6

New vehicle: higher insurance. Your $159/mo...

New vehicle: higher insurance. Your $159/mo could easily become $250 or more depending on your age, driving record, etc. And if you lease your money's gone.

For comparison, I had a 97 F150. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-09, 03:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 683
Posted By H1449-6

I'd get a Ford F-150. With a cap if you think...

I'd get a Ford F-150. With a cap if you think you need it. Most versatile inexpensive vehicle. And plenty reliable if you select a good example.

There are literally millions of these on the...
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