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Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,624
Posted By ME.Alex

Why do you care so much? Just ride. Pass...

Why do you care so much?

Just ride. Pass him. Open up the throttle and put some distance and then drop to a comfortable cruise.

Or start 15 minutes earlier.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,401
Posted By ME.Alex

awful color scheme but nice-looking, vintage...

awful color scheme but nice-looking, vintage steel frame
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-07, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,025,510
Posted By ME.Alex

Hot bikes! But... Habanero FTW ...

Hot bikes!

But...

Habanero FTW

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/133/332536526_eeabb81da1_b.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/182/483004150_37727b8467_b.jpg
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-07, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 597
Posted By ME.Alex

saab beat em to it with their AlcoKey, which is a...

saab beat em to it with their AlcoKey, which is a keyfob sized breathalyzer.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-03-07, 11:52 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,208
Posted By ME.Alex

You said it. That and elderly viet cong.... six...

You said it. That and elderly viet cong.... six of em walking on the bike path IN LINE taking both lanes and not even caring that a maniac on a titanium road bike is barelling down towards them at...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 11:42 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,842
Posted By ME.Alex

"$1500 gets you a Zonal bike with a record...

"$1500 gets you a Zonal bike with a record drivetrain, brakes, and shifters, along with a wheelset that is 300g lighter than Ultegra/Open Pro. how? volume, apparently."

Considering I paid 1700...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By ME.Alex

"Got it one piece at a time, and cost me a bloody...

"Got it one piece at a time, and cost me a bloody fortune, next time I'm picking me up a package deal....
Summer's already gone and i didn't even ride, why'd i bother doin' it diy"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,744
Posted By ME.Alex

BTW: Confirmed about tektro being ODM for...

BTW:

Confirmed about tektro being ODM for Cane Creek.... their scr-5 levers are actually just tektro R-200s
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,744
Posted By ME.Alex

I have two sets of tektro brakes. Nashbar...

I have two sets of tektro brakes. Nashbar calipers and Textro ultra long reach calipers.

The nashbar ones are cheapies (you can see where they cut corners) but work beautifully. The Tektro branded...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-06, 07:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 570
Posted By ME.Alex

IE, unless you need it for secutity reasons, not...

IE, unless you need it for secutity reasons, not really worth it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,733
Posted By ME.Alex

I have run continental ultrasport tires on...

I have run continental ultrasport tires on non-hooked rums and never had a problem.... I ran them at 70 psi to be safe and it was fine - and i weigh 200 lbs
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-06, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By ME.Alex

well, ordered a CR-18-based wheel with DT swiss...

well, ordered a CR-18-based wheel with DT swiss spokes. Seems nice. We shall see if it is the right size. Expensive (60 canadian), but found locally.

I will keep looking on ebay though
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-06, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By ME.Alex

Hi, I have a road bike. The hub is a...

Hi,

I have a road bike.

The hub is a low-end shimano, not worn, but I am definitely not up to building a wheel... so is it worth saving
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-06, 02:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,012
Posted By ME.Alex

120 or 126mm hub spacing

Hy guys,

I fragged the rear wheel of my old road bike again.

I am now looking for a new wheel.

I have ultra long-reach calipers that go to 73mm of reach, so 27" or 700c is ok. I am just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-06, 06:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,869
Posted By ME.Alex

first time i ever wrapped a bar, i did a bad job....

first time i ever wrapped a bar, i did a bad job. The second time.... ie on the other side of the bar, it's great!

Take your time, make sure the cabling is secured, and make sure to stretch the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-06, 06:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 754
Posted By ME.Alex

I run Continental Ultrasport tires and they seem...

I run Continental Ultrasport tires and they seem pretty good. A ***** to get on but they ride smooth. Dunno about wear/puncture resistance... only had them for about 200 miles.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-06, 08:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By ME.Alex

Chain slack, and just for fun, a couple of the...

Chain slack, and just for fun, a couple of the grenaded and twisted Altus AX derailleur, may it rest in pieces.

Why do they sell this as a 10speed chain if there are so many extra links?

is it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-06, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By ME.Alex

KMC makes a 10speed chain on the cheap.....

KMC makes a 10speed chain on the cheap.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-12-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 606
Posted By ME.Alex

New road bike - 10s campy - bad component choice?

Hey gang,

After grenading the rear mech on my free spirit aero (which for reasons unknown I love dearly) i finally got the kick in the but i needed to get to finishing my new Habanero.

I hooked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By ME.Alex

I've been doing some research. Apparently...

I've been doing some research.

Apparently tektro has exactly what I am looking for.

R-556 caliper brakes, long reach.... 55-73. I asked tektro and they said that QBP is the NA distributor for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-25-06, 08:28 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By ME.Alex

Hey guys thanks for the replies.Maybe 3-4mm...

Hey guys

thanks for the replies.Maybe 3-4mm more would at least get the pad off the tire.... may be worth exploring....

Other than that though, I guess i don't have a choice than to look at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By ME.Alex

Long reach not long enough?

Bought a pair of Nashbar's long reach road calipers on special, as I wanted to replace the deltabrakes on my old free spirit.... The pads were work and the lever action simply wasn't smooth at all.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-06, 01:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 369
Posted By ME.Alex

skipping a cog here and there?

skipping a cog here and there?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-06, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By ME.Alex

New road bike, first scratch build!

Hey fellas,

I just purchased a new road frame and all the trimmings. I had the framebuilder install the bottom bracket and headset cups.

I have the rest of the headset parts, spacers, stem and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-06, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,932
Posted By ME.Alex

That's exactly wahat I wanted to do but it seems...

That's exactly wahat I wanted to do but it seems trhe threading is incompatible.

I ended up buying a set of GR-9 pedals, which appear to have good reviews on the newsgroups.

I would have liked...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-06, 09:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,740
Posted By ME.Alex

On this week's "House," House has to harvest the...

On this week's "House," House has to harvest the genitalia of 17 asian newborns in an effort to stop a man's PROSTATE FROM EXPLODING!

This week on... FOX


worst show on television
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,932
Posted By ME.Alex

Need advice for platform pedals!

Building my habanero, and i need some advice for pedals. I have some 80s Shimano Adamas AX platform pedals I planned to use, however the threading, while it is the right diameter, is not compatible...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 11:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By ME.Alex

err yeah 56 inches is rather largeXhuge i...

err yeah 56 inches is rather largeXhuge

i figured it was the .67 multiplier. i've seen it in a few places before.

What I was wondering was the actual inseam measurement. I really pushed my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,444
Posted By ME.Alex

Frame size and inseam measurement

Getting a Habanero Titanium road frame.

Mark over there has asked me to provide measurements, which I did, and based on his chart/calcs, I need a 56cm frame.

The issue is that my current old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-06, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,842
Posted By ME.Alex

Hi Sheldon You have an excellent site. I...

Hi Sheldon

You have an excellent site. I will probably go for long presta tubes. I think 60mm is what they mentionned.

I currently have 28mm continental ultrasport tires on my old bike and they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-06, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,842
Posted By ME.Alex

Ritchey Zero OCR wheels - what tubes?

I have a set of 700C Ritchey Zero OCR Comp wheels.

I would liekt o know what tires and tubes I should use.

Presta or schraeder? Any easy way to tell? I can't tell as I've never seen what a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-05-06, 02:51 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,660
Posted By ME.Alex

it's not a disorder to be angry if you're late...

it's not a disorder to be angry if you're late for work and the jackass in front is driving in an idiotic and incompetent manner
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-06, 10:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,419
Posted By ME.Alex

Any line on some good bearing/assembly lube?

Any line on some good bearing/assembly lube?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,419
Posted By ME.Alex

Question, is a slightly bent axle a really big...

Question, is a slightly bent axle a really big deal? Sure, wheel turns funny, but it's extremely subtle, and there is no brake rub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-06, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 418
Posted By ME.Alex

dunno about chain size, but KMC chains are very...

dunno about chain size, but KMC chains are very good, and at a fraction of the price
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By ME.Alex

Well went on a longish ride today. The chain...

Well went on a longish ride today.

The chain skipped a bit maybe twice during, but generally was shifting crisply, even under heavy load. FD was fixed by loosening the cable a bit.

The bike is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-06, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 638
Posted By ME.Alex

New chain, rebuilt rear derailer, and now problems

So I tore apart my rear derailer, an old Shimano Altus, thoroughly cleaned it, lubes with light oil and reassembled it. Works great...

I got a new chain and popped it on.

Now it seems I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-06, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 943
Posted By ME.Alex

eatmydust, you're not alone. I dunno if it's...

eatmydust, you're not alone.

I dunno if it's because of the fact that this is a physical sport and machismo plays a large role. Also, since the industry is, like any industry, permeated with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-06, 10:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,953
Posted By ME.Alex

Am I the only one who sees something wrong with a...

Am I the only one who sees something wrong with a 100 dollar seat post?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-06, 12:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,874
Posted By ME.Alex

The purpose of torquing is to induce sufficient...

The purpose of torquing is to induce sufficient bolt stretch and, by association, thread tension.

Thing is, this is such a low-stress application that it doesn't matter. Just tighten them 'enough'...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-06, 12:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 407
Posted By ME.Alex

Old bike, new parts, stem/bar and frame/post question

Got an old steel sypercycle out of the trash I wanna fix up for the experience. Plus it's good to have a beater bike.

I have obtained a carbon post really cheap and fancypants aluminum ergo bend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-06, 11:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By ME.Alex

I think that's the best bet. I am in the...

I think that's the best bet.

I am in the planning phase of building up a new road bike, and I just wanna get this one in top shape in the interim, so a hub rebuild is not what I had in mind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-06, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By ME.Alex

Hmm yeah, it's a freewheel. Sorry about the...

Hmm yeah, it's a freewheel. Sorry about the confusion. All I really want to do is degrease it, which I assume is much easier with it off the wheel. It's really awful and grimy now, a thick layer of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-06, 01:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 893
Posted By ME.Alex

Suntour freewheel remover

Hey

I need to remove the lockring off an old suntour cassette and I was wondering whether anyone knows some way to do it without the actual tool.

The 2notch socket appears to be bckordered...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 01:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,465
Posted By ME.Alex

evil

evil
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 01:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 774
Posted By ME.Alex

Keep it then.

Keep it then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Posted By ME.Alex

if the seal is tight, the pressure should be...

if the seal is tight, the pressure should be maintained indefinitely.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 11:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 774
Posted By ME.Alex

absolutely ditch the specialized. I would...

absolutely ditch the specialized.

I would use the couplers at work so I don't need to leave the bike outside.

Thise things are cool.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 11:51 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 7,531
Posted By ME.Alex

Is it really so hard to believe that a complete...

Is it really so hard to believe that a complete newbie won't know every last detail about a bike he didn't actually buy? Is it really so hard to believe that a newbie can learn a lot in a month of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-06, 01:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,220
Posted By ME.Alex

how much does a co2 inflator run? Those look...

how much does a co2 inflator run? Those look sweet.
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