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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,038
Posted By Fixed Up North

Many mountain bike frames have holes drilled in...

Many mountain bike frames have holes drilled in the fork and seat stay bridge that will accomodate a road caliper. I have been able to put road wheels on a mountain bike with long reach road brakes...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-28-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 734
Posted By Fixed Up North

I bought extras back in the day, but they wear so...

I bought extras back in the day, but they wear so fast that I am down to one in the package. I end up riding them long past their reasonable life. They do pop on ebay now and then, but not as often...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,262
Posted By Fixed Up North

Between the overlap and the unusable gear...

Between the overlap and the unusable gear combinations, a so-called 30-speed bike does not really have 30 gear options. I raced cyclocross with a 1x8 drive train and probably only used 5 of my gear...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,277
Posted By Fixed Up North

I too have been commutered by someone with a...

I too have been commutered by someone with a motor. She kept up with me up a hill, which surprised me. Then she blew by me doing close to thirty. I was baffled. I caught up at a light a few miles...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,151
Posted By Fixed Up North

That cotton-ball tip is great. I will have to...

That cotton-ball tip is great. I will have to try that trick next time I can't locate what's causing the problem.
Forum: Commuting
03-12-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 598
Posted By Fixed Up North

Will the bike shop that you bought the bike from...

Will the bike shop that you bought the bike from tune it up? Most new bikes "break in" and need adjusting after a few weeks or a hundred or so miles. They should be happy to adjust the brakes and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-27-08, 09:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By Fixed Up North

Does that truck have some road kill the bumper,...

Does that truck have some road kill the bumper, or am I just seeing things? An average of more than 92 miles a day for that long is incredible.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-08-08, 12:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,872
Posted By Fixed Up North

I don't know how many Bianchi dealers stocked...

I don't know how many Bianchi dealers stocked them, but the only one (to my knowledge) that carried them in the Twin Cities still has some. It's probably worth a call around if you are interested. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,872
Posted By Fixed Up North

I took my new Roger out on its inaugural ride...

I took my new Roger out on its inaugural ride yesterday. No complaints. I swapped out some parts and have my eyes on swapping a few others, but its a pretty great single speed cross bike. They are...
Forum: Touring
07-30-07, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,347
Posted By Fixed Up North

Touring bikes tend to have canti brakes because...

Touring bikes tend to have canti brakes because they run bigger tires and, frequently, fenders. Both are more easily set up with cantis because cantis offer far more clearance. In my experience,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-07, 11:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 501
Posted By Fixed Up North

The one you don't have a spare for. Seriously...

The one you don't have a spare for. Seriously though, most people bring extra wheels because it's easy to pinch flat when you run your tires with low pressure. I don't think that one tire is more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-07, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 850
Posted By Fixed Up North

What's your budget? Are you going to race? ...

What's your budget? Are you going to race? Train? Commute? The axis is a decent bike, but there are tons of other options. With more a little information, you can get better insights. I'll...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Fixed Up North

They pop up on ebay all the time.

They pop up on ebay all the time.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-18-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 11,016
Posted By Fixed Up North

That might be the best looking IRO I've seen yet....

That might be the best looking IRO I've seen yet. I've never been too big a fan of them (don't tell the SS/FG forum), but I am coming around as of late. Yours has made me a fan. Do you have any...
Forum: Touring
11-07-06, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,806
Posted By Fixed Up North

I can't offer you much information or a very...

I can't offer you much information or a very educated opinion on that bike, but I did happen upon one on a certain online auction site. I don't know if that's the one you are considering, but I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-06, 02:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,684
Posted By Fixed Up North

You would be allowed to race with just a front...

You would be allowed to race with just a front brake. My concern with running just a front brake is the modulation that is sometimes required when approaching barriers. I set up my cross bike with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-06, 11:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,562
Posted By Fixed Up North

You can order one here...

You can order one here (http://tinyurl.com/yevsjj).
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-06, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By Fixed Up North

I saw a bike (sans seat) on the top of a car...

I saw a bike (sans seat) on the top of a car after the race at Como Park yesterday. I joked that it was a funny way to save a few hundred grams. Bummer that it happened duing the race though. I am...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-06, 11:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,486
Posted By Fixed Up North

I don't like the adhesive backing on bar tape for...

I don't like the adhesive backing on bar tape for the reasons people have mentioned. If tape I am using has it, I de-stick the adhesive strip with baby powder. It works great, and the tape doesn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-23-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,535
Posted By Fixed Up North

I suggest checking out steel cross bikes. In my...

I suggest checking out steel cross bikes. In my experience, steel is more comfortable over longer distances. There are plenty of steel cross bikes out there. For what you describe, I'd look for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-06, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 615
Posted By Fixed Up North

The FD doesn't weigh very much. You could get...

The FD doesn't weigh very much. You could get some carbon chain guides like the cross racers use when runnning a single chainring setup. But why worry about a few grams when your using an electric...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-06, 09:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 968
Posted By Fixed Up North

The 9 speed ultegra cassette will work fine on...

The 9 speed ultegra cassette will work fine on the 8/9 speed moutain hub.

The length of the axle needs to match up with the outside of the dropouts so that the quick release will work; it won't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-06, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,413
Posted By Fixed Up North

I don't think that you will have any adverse...

I don't think that you will have any adverse effects from hanging your bikes like that. I never have. There really isn't that much weight being suspended and the only downward force is gravity. As...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-20-06, 09:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 870
Posted By Fixed Up North

Frogglegs Question

I haven't gotten any responces in the mechanics forum yet, so I am going to post my question here too. I put some Empella Frogglegs on yesterday. I got the front brakes on without too much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-06, 11:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Fixed Up North

Gloves or a rag will probably help with the grip....

Gloves or a rag will probably help with the grip. You might able to apply more force with the more comfortable grip also. I have the cheapo Park chain tool, and it can be tough to turn if the chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 596
Posted By Fixed Up North

Frogglegs Setup - No room for pads?

I picked up a set of Empella Frogglegs today for my cross bike. The front brakes went on without any trouble. But I can't get the back ones to work. I've got the cantilevers on and the cables...
Forum: Touring
10-17-06, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Fixed Up North

The advantage of running two (or three)...

The advantage of running two (or three) chainrings is the range of possible gears rather than the number of possible gears. The same cassette can get you much lower and higher gears with multiple...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-17-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 898
Posted By Fixed Up North

Thanks reidelmeister. I intended to ride N west...

Thanks reidelmeister. I intended to ride N west out of Kenosha, but I missed the turn and rode west on 45th street and the 158. I took that to the interstate, hopped on the frontage road south to...
Forum: Touring
10-16-06, 04:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,485
Posted By Fixed Up North

Or your little brother decides it would make a...

Or your little brother decides it would make a nice sword and breaks it. That's what happened to mine last week. I am in the market for a new frame pump and am trying to decide between the Road...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,005
Posted By Fixed Up North

Not all straddle cables have the part to grab...

Not all straddle cables have the part to grab like in the picture above. Some have a little piece on the cable that you can use to push the cable end out of the cantilever. I don't even have proper...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-06, 12:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,005
Posted By Fixed Up North

I've never seen cantilevers (crappy ones or nice...

I've never seen cantilevers (crappy ones or nice ones) that did not open by unhooking the straddle cable on one side. Any chance the mechanic said "caliper"? I have a road caliper on a bike with...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-13-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 832
Posted By Fixed Up North

You could get a Surly Cross Check, which has...

You could get a Surly Cross Check, which has horizontal dropouts for fixed gear and single speed applications and a derailleur hanger for running gears. You can get some fat tires in there for...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-06, 09:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,146
Posted By Fixed Up North

I was planning on riding this trail this weekend...

I was planning on riding this trail this weekend on a big ride I have planned while in town visiting family. I am unfamiliar with the area, and a mid-ride reroute could have been difficult. Thanks...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-04-06, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 898
Posted By Fixed Up North

Great, thanks. I'll post a ride recap when I...

Great, thanks. I'll post a ride recap when I return. The plan is to make the trip this weekend. I appreciate the insider's perspective.
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 898
Posted By Fixed Up North

roadracine: Thanks for the heads up. I am...

roadracine: Thanks for the heads up. I am thinking that I will head West a little further North of 60th st., at least until 94.

JPW: I was going to ride my cyclocross bike, planning on the...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-06, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 898
Posted By Fixed Up North

Thanks for that link; that's a great reference. ...

Thanks for that link; that's a great reference. It looks like my planned route for this segment of the trip is labeled "High Volume, Undesireable Conditions" without a paved shoulder. Unless...
Forum: Great Lakes
10-03-06, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 898
Posted By Fixed Up North

WI Route: Kenosha to Genoa City?

Any SE Wisconsin riders have suggestions or recommendations for a route from Kenosha to Genoa City? I live in Minneapolis, but I am from Milwaukee originally. I am going to be in Wisconsin visiting...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-27-06, 11:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,173
Posted By Fixed Up North

Goo Gone may not be lighter fluid, it does have...

Goo Gone may not be lighter fluid, it does have that citrus smell, but it is very flammable. I can't remember what I was cleaning, or why I lit the paper towel soaked with Goo Gone, but it went up...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-06, 12:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,684
Posted By Fixed Up North

Last fall, I saw a guy racing a steamroller with...

Last fall, I saw a guy racing a steamroller with a carbon cross fork and cantis. Seems like a good solution if you want a brake.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-18-06, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,164
Posted By Fixed Up North

Plenty of folks race cross with disc brakes in...

Plenty of folks race cross with disc brakes in MN. I don't know what happens if they win, I think they just don't qualify for UCI points. That won't stop me... I can't get this bike out of my head....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-06, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,080
Posted By Fixed Up North

I've got the titans, and after a few thousand...

I've got the titans, and after a few thousand miles I've had no problems (knock on wood). I peeled the stickers off right away because they were bright yellow and looked horrible. On sale and after...
Forum: Touring
07-31-06, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By Fixed Up North

I am impressed that you put that kind of milage...

I am impressed that you put that kind of milage in this weekend. I wimped out. Have you checked out www.mplsbikelove.com? You might want to put a write-up of your trip/route in the route planning...
Forum: Touring
07-28-06, 09:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By Fixed Up North

The Ironman route uses...

The Ironman route uses Cedar-Galaxie-Foliage-Eveleth (I think it's Hwy 23) to get from Lakeville to Northfield. It has a nice shoulder and will get you to Hwy 3 in Northfield. You can cut over to...
Forum: Touring
07-11-06, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,578
Posted By Fixed Up North

Are you limiting your options to Trek, Lemond,...

Are you limiting your options to Trek, Lemond, Cannondale, and Raleigh? It sounds to me like the perfect bike for your needs is a Surly Cross Check. It's in your price range and is suitable for...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-06, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 548
Posted By Fixed Up North

All things being equal (price, parts, wheels,...

All things being equal (price, parts, wheels, fit, etc.), I'd go with the Serotta. I'd have to change that seat though. I love my single speed road bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-06, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,179
Posted By Fixed Up North

If there is no difference, can I run a nine speed...

If there is no difference, can I run a nine speed drivetrain with an eight speed crankset/chainrings?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-05, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By Fixed Up North

I just set up a cross bike with 8 speed STI (600)...

I just set up a cross bike with 8 speed STI (600) shifters and an 8 speed XTR rear derailleur. Up-shifts require a bigger push on the lever--I haven't spend any time adjusting it yet--but it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-05, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By Fixed Up North

removing extra chainrings

Before I buy a pair to see for myself, could someone please tell me if turning a mountain bike crankset into a one chainring set up is as simple as popping the extra chainrings off and using some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-10-05, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 417
Posted By Fixed Up North

Express Bikes. Snelling and Marshall. They've...

Express Bikes. Snelling and Marshall. They've got funky hours, afternoons only I think. Maybe more on the weekends. There's a bike co-op in St. Paul too, Sibley Bike Depot. It's downtown.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-05, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 892
Posted By Fixed Up North

Here's the site that I mentioned above. ...

Here's the site that I mentioned above.

http://www.peak.org/~fixin/personal/fmu/php/index.php

You have to measure the length of your chainstay and figure out what kind of gear ratio you want...
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