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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-21-06, 12:28 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 52,610
Posted By laterider

man this thread is active again after I was...

man this thread is active again after I was reading it for two weeks.

Just some info on my situation -

I started as a newbie March of this year and really got into it in the summer months - 5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-06, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By laterider

Thanks for the replies.. cachehiker - these are...

Thanks for the replies.. cachehiker - these are Fire XC's as well. Thanks for the heads up on trying them reversed.



I'll agree for sure, I'm built up an MTB and selected the tires from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-06, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,402
Posted By laterider

I also have that toolkit and think it was a great...

I also have that toolkit and think it was a great deal. But I do agree with phoible, some of the parts seem cheap. Notably the cassette and bb tool work fine, but are plated cheaper metal. I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-06, 12:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By laterider

MTB directional tire question

I've run across directional tires on my road bikes before, that have an arrow which indicates direction of rotation. However, I got a set of Panaracers for my MTB that have two arrows, with "REAR"...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By laterider

lawkd - the chain is brand new also. when...

lawkd - the chain is brand new also. when checking it out on the stand it really does look to me as if the cassette does not track properly WRT to the lowest cog, the next cog up seems to get closer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 02:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 982
Posted By laterider

Go to shimano's web site and look up the...

Go to shimano's web site and look up the installation instructions for that bb. I just installed a bb like that on a mtb with a 68mm width frame. That installation required two spacers on the drive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-06, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By laterider

bent/bad cassette

I ordered a road SRAM PG970 cassette to add to the collection, one that I was going to use on my MTB when on the road with slicks. No matter what I do if the chain is on the lowest cog - it sounds...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,915
Posted By laterider

Thanks fixer, I figured I have to cut them, but...

Thanks fixer, I figured I have to cut them, but its funny after doing the headset/shock, bb, and stuff, I seem lost with cable routing!! lol I have shimano cutters, but I also have a dremel with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,915
Posted By laterider

mountain bike cable routing

Can anyone point me to a pic of handle bar cable routing for mountain bike cables. I saw a few pics the other day, that I now can't seem to find. I'm installing deore shifters and brake levers on a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By laterider

cable routing

Sometimes I wish I actually used favorites, can anyone point me to a pic of handle bar cable routing for mountain bike cables. I saw a few pics the other day, that I now can't seem to find. I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-06, 09:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By laterider

Deore M530 lever compatibility

Do you have to use a low-normal derailluer (i.e. M530SGS) with the M530 dual levers or can the levers also be used with a top normal derailluer???
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-06, 07:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 18,350
Posted By laterider

from my recent sizing issues with frames for a...

from my recent sizing issues with frames for a build, my input is to go check out sizes at a lbs. From all the research I did plus sizing calc's from the web said I needed an 18" frame (I'm 5'9"). ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-06, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By laterider

Thanks for the responses, I've used both...

Thanks for the responses, I've used both performance and nashbar and they are just fine, however bikeman has a much greater selection of parts for a build without breaking the budget. I think I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-06, 08:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By laterider

on-line store?

Has anyone ordered stuff from bikeman.com?? Just wondering how the ships within 3 days stuff actually works out - just trying to get a feel for the site and how long it acutally takes to get parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-06, 09:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,820
Posted By laterider

cane creek c1 headset

In a flurry of trying to get parts for an MTB build, I ordered a canecreek C1 headset. After the fact, I checked on their website and I don't even see that headset. Did I just wind up getting an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-06, 10:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By laterider

Yes, I forgot to mention I had those. In...

Yes, I forgot to mention I had those. In addition I got a park steerer tube cutting guide and a crown race installer. I thought I could learn on this fork and later upgrade the fork on my road...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-06, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 637
Posted By laterider

A few build questions...

I seemed to jump into building an MTB instead of purchasing one, I've been riding road bikes for a while, but want an MTB also. I've only done a few things with my road bikes (replaced a rear...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-06, 08:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,957
Posted By laterider

I wanted to thank everyone for their inputs, it...

I wanted to thank everyone for their inputs, it looks like I may have underestimated just what ages ride MTB!!! I think I am going to give it a try!! I actually have two things in mind for getting...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-06, 05:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,957
Posted By laterider

How many over 40???

I've been riding a road bike for almost a year, but am thinking about giving mountain bikes a try.
However, I'm over 40 and wondering if this is for the young - :D I just wanted to see how many...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-26-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 481
Posted By laterider

Rico, those look like interesting bar ends, do...

Rico, those look like interesting bar ends, do you have a pic that shows them better. Just saw your bike and then the ends. I don't have a MTB yet, but you have the 4300 which is one of the bikes I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-25-06, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By laterider

mountain bike sizing

I have a question about mountain bike sizing. I'm just not sure how to compare them (if you can) to road sizing. I've been riding road bikes since the beginning of the year and have two, one is a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-06, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By laterider

Thats what I learned as well... but today I just...

Thats what I learned as well... but today I just didn't ride that way. I was wrong for sure. There's a lot to learn to be a good rider and I'm nowhere near that yet, 6months is not enough for me,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-18-06, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 542
Posted By laterider

my dumb move...

on my last part of my ride tonight, I felt like a dumba$$, i came up to a 4 way stop and clipped out (still getting used to those but was out), then to me it looked like I was the first there and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-06, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,485
Posted By laterider

you have a good problem to have, I use a coolmax...

you have a good problem to have, I use a coolmax headsweat so I don't burn my bald head and keep the sweat from going everywhere!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-06, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By laterider

Thanks for the responses, I'm still undecided. I...

Thanks for the responses, I'm still undecided. I did have a little knee pain with my spds at the beginning, but after a fitting the spds I seem ok with. I guess I'm just thinking that I may be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-06, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 596
Posted By laterider

Thanks for the link merlin. I'm a jax rider,...

Thanks for the link merlin. I'm a jax rider, although that full route is way beyond me at this point, it doesn't mean I can't take a crack at part of it! Thanks again!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-06, 05:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 874
Posted By laterider

speedplay x5 pedals

Is anyone riding the speedplay x5 pedals? I am considering them and wanted to get some feedback on them. I'm currently riding spd type pedals on my road bike. I'm not a long distance rider, say...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-06, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,116
Posted By laterider

I am a fan of specialized (I'm riding an allez...

I am a fan of specialized (I'm riding an allez elite), but what drives me nuts about specialized is that they still have 9sp 105 group on bikes well above $1000. I just don't get it. Giant and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-10-06, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By laterider

operator, the reasoning behind this?? are you...

operator, the reasoning behind this?? are you saying they are that bad?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-06, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By laterider

thanks mox, when I got the bike I didn't think...

thanks mox, when I got the bike I didn't think they were stopping very well and I thought geez, these are all plastic, maybe I should upgrade. After a few rides I guess they seat in, because they...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 09:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 969
Posted By laterider

now I see why I'm diggin that paint scheme, looks...

now I see why I'm diggin that paint scheme, looks kinda like my ride

http://home.comcast.net/~willette/masi1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 09:18 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,625
Posted By laterider

Just like when you buy a certain car, you notice...

Just like when you buy a certain car, you notice more of that car on the road. When you start cycling, you notice more bikes on the road. But I really could not believe it on my tuesday night ride,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 969
Posted By laterider

nice ride, I do like the new DC colors more than...

nice ride, I do like the new DC colors more than last years. congrats on the new ride!!:)

you may want to level that seat out a bit, nice job on the stem flip!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-06, 08:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By laterider

brake pad wear question?

How long do your brake pads usually last? I know there are lots of variables involved, but I was just wondering. I've had my second bike for a month and riding it about 80mi a week and to me it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 08:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 873
Posted By laterider

for the tube stem failures - how are your rim...

for the tube stem failures - how are your rim strips looking?? I had one set that the hole was so big it looked like they were sized for schraders!! velox strips are real nice if you can find them,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-06, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By laterider

thanks mox, I had put a set of rubino pro...

thanks mox,

I had put a set of rubino pro slicks on my one bike, thinking that I have mondo pro slicks on the other - this will be cool. I do not think that all slicks are created equal. I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-06, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By laterider

tire mounting question on different rim

I have probably what is a dumb question but I'll ask anyway.

If you have an almost new set of tires mounted on one set of rims, can they be moved to a different rim set with out any ill effects? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 10:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By laterider

Great day...until....

I've read some of the other threads on this, but why must one always fall over when trying to get used to clipless!!

I've been riding them for just a week or a little more.. anyway a great ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 493
Posted By laterider

was sure cute too?? sorry, my mind went...

was sure cute too??

sorry, my mind went there like most of us. that is a cool rack, when my hitchmount one starts falling apart I may consider one of those. (the saddles and straps really take a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-04-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 320
Posted By laterider

senior member??

I've only been riding since march and just joined here last month, I already have 'Senior member' as my status?? Maybe by this time next year I will live up to this! - and not be passed on the road...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By laterider

I hate paying throught the nose for extra...

I hate paying throught the nose for extra shipping, but like in your case I placed an order from nashbar on wednesday and it was only 4bucks extra for 2day air.
Funny thing tho - It was 6:30 and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 666
Posted By laterider

take this with a grain of salt from a 6mo rider,...

take this with a grain of salt from a 6mo rider, but if your seat is just too high you will get pressure (I only know this because during my fitting the seat was raised to high and wow that hurts!!)...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-06, 09:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,562
Posted By laterider

FYI gravelpot, two normal rides in since the fix...

FYI gravelpot, two normal rides in since the fix - everything is nice and quiet. I hope your lbs trip goes well.. its kinda cool having someone else with the same ride to toss ideas around. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 09:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,625
Posted By laterider

if hybrids sales are on the rise that might lead...

if hybrids sales are on the rise that might lead to future skinny tire bike purchases. No, only I am that dumb. Don't get me wrong, I think hybrids are great for around town + commuting (I can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 09:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 941
Posted By laterider

I pulled the trigger on a cateye micro wireless...

I pulled the trigger on a cateye micro wireless on wed from nashbar on sale. It showed up today, so I'll give it a try tommorrow. At this point I just want to use it to know my miles, thats about...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 03:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,190
Posted By laterider

you think nashbar is bad, then don't try...

you think nashbar is bad, then don't try airbomb!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,858
Posted By laterider

20 miles - 3 stops max depending on lights

20 miles - 3 stops max depending on lights
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 07:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 397
Posted By laterider

help stimulate the economy? carbon fiber???

help stimulate the economy? carbon fiber???
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,197
Posted By laterider

Is this too cheezy for a trainer wheel? 2200 is...

Is this too cheezy for a trainer wheel? 2200 is sora compatible, so I don't even know if it
would work with the 9sp shimano I have:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-06, 09:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,126
Posted By laterider

I've been using these for about a week (going...

I've been using these for about a week (going from toe clips).

They are shimano's SH-RT50 spd road shoe. Easy to walk in and road shoe looks.
I'm sure they will make a true roadie cringe, but...
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