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Forum: Framebuilders
03-14-24, 12:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By jnbrown

This is for a road bike. Which specs are you...

This is for a road bike. Which specs are you referring to that are different? I could not find this info.

Thanks
Forum: Framebuilders
03-14-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 161
Posted By jnbrown

Columbus Spirit VS Life

I am looking to have a new custom frame made and trying to understand the differences between Spirit and Life tubing.
I already have one custom frame made 853 Pro Team tubing and love it.
I was...
01-26-24, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 448
Posted By jnbrown

Can you try them on? Fit and comfort are going to...

Can you try them on? Fit and comfort are going to be important.
I have Gaerne G.STL and love them. Not cheap though but they last a long time.
01-26-24, 12:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,723
Posted By jnbrown

I was lucky in that SportRX is located nearby. ...

I was lucky in that SportRX is located nearby.
Went there and they have a great selection.
I went with Bolle Anaconda and got a $50 discount.
These replaced my Oakley Fives Squared which were...
01-15-24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 841
Posted By jnbrown

That is just stunning

That is just stunning
12-29-23, 10:55 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,723
Posted By jnbrown

I am curious about these glasses. I have two...

I am curious about these glasses. I have two pairs of Oakley and don’t like either one.
On one of them the arms come up too high and are very rigid. When I put on my helmet it pushes on the arms...
11-19-23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,152
Posted By jnbrown

I am not seeing a viable alternative at this...

I am not seeing a viable alternative at this point. There are some other streaming channels that have the big races like TDF, but not other good races like Tour of Flanders. I think it’s going to be...
06-03-23, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By jnbrown

Ours is also 12 years old. Enjoyed every minute...

Ours is also 12 years old. Enjoyed every minute on it.
06-02-23, 08:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,045
Posted By jnbrown

You get what you pay for. Do yourself a favor...

You get what you pay for.
Do yourself a favor and spend a little more.
La Passione is the best value I have found, not the cheapest and not the most expensive.
Sometimes they have good sales...
05-09-23, 09:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,408
Posted By jnbrown

You need a different lock ring that fits 12T

You need a different lock ring that fits 12T
05-09-23, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 359
Posted By jnbrown

https://www.bikehubstore.com/category-s/350.htm

https://www.bikehubstore.com/category-s/350.htm
05-07-23, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 834
Posted By jnbrown

You could not do better than Dave and Joe on a...

You could not do better than Dave and Joe on a custom frame.
I have been to Joe’s shop a few times and marveled at the paint jobs.
can I ask what the white bar tape is?
is possible to keep it...
05-03-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,307
Posted By jnbrown

My wife uses Specialized Power Mimic on two bikes...

My wife uses Specialized Power Mimic on two bikes and it works for her.
prior to that she favored saddles with deep padding like Terry Butterfly and Selle Italia Diva.
but the power saddle that has...
04-06-23, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

SRAM does not make a tandem crankset so it is not...

SRAM does not make a tandem crankset so it is not possible.
04-06-23, 02:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

Did you mean 43/30 crankset? How do you put that...

Did you mean 43/30 crankset? How do you put that crankset on a tandem?
03-31-23, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

I installed the Roadlink. Had to back out the B...

I installed the Roadlink. Had to back out the B screw a lot from its previous position.
Now the RD is in front of the rear wheel instead of behind it.
Did a short test ride and shifting seems to be...
03-30-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

I feel a little uncomfortable with the RD being...

I feel a little uncomfortable with the RD being angled back away from the cassette. Whether this makes a difference or not, I don't know.
Adding the Roadlink will get the RD more under the cassette...
03-29-23, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

I went ahead and got the 12-36 cassette and put...

I went ahead and got the 12-36 cassette and put it on.
I added one link to the chain.
I adjusted the B-screw in a good ways and it does shift into the 36T cog.
There is just enough room between...
03-27-23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

Yep that could be problem. The current...

Yep that could be problem. The current derailleur is Force Wifli and its chain wrap capacity is 37 teeth and I am calculating 46.
With my current 12-32 cassette it is still exceeding it but works...
03-27-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 914
Posted By jnbrown

We had one similar to that except a blue swirl...

We had one similar to that except a blue swirl color that was awesome looking.
I am no expert on this but I am thinking $750 to $1000.
03-27-23, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,901
Posted By jnbrown

Did it one year along time ago. We were staying...

Did it one year along time ago. We were staying in Mammoth Lakes and I don't remember how we find out but drove to the Tioga Pass entrance and rode to Tenaya Lake and back.
The road was plowed but...
03-26-23, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

I looked at my RD and there seems to be a good...

I looked at my RD and there seems to be a good amount of clearance between the jockey wheel and 32T cog.
So I am thinking it might be possible to use 12-36 cassette if I adjust the B screw in. If...
03-26-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

Forgot to mention my cassette is 10 speed. ...

Forgot to mention my cassette is 10 speed.
unfortunately cannot find 12-34 cassette, just 11-34 and 12-36.
I am not sure if a road link would allow 12-36 with my SRAM force RD which is rated at...
03-26-23, 11:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,570
Posted By jnbrown

SRAM Etap with triple chainrings

Is it possible to run etap 12 speed on just the rear derailleur and keep mechanical shifting on front triple chainrings? Will a 12 speed chain work on my current chainrings?
I am looking for ways to...
02-19-23, 11:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,600
Posted By jnbrown

chronic muscle soreness is.a symptom of...

chronic muscle soreness is.a symptom of overtraining along with other symptoms such as insomnia, fatigue, inability to keep riding at the same intensity, mood disturbances, lack of recovery.
I know...
02-11-23, 10:09 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,776
Posted By jnbrown

I use Tef-Gel. It provides long lasting corrosion...

I use Tef-Gel. It provides long lasting corrosion protection.
...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-07-23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 491
Posted By jnbrown

Advise on custom Ti frame

Looking into a custom Ti frame, I already have a steel one.
I have some questions regarding the head tube size and fork.
The options are 44mm and 34mm diameter head tube.
44mm allows internal...
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By jnbrown

Yeah it seemed for years I was looking for a...

Yeah it seemed for years I was looking for a frame like this and could not find anything.
then when it came up I really wanted it and probably over paid for it.
oh well. I did have some good times...
02-06-23, 09:47 AM
Replies: 260
Views: 9,390
Posted By jnbrown

I have SRAM 22 mechanical rim brake on my bikes...

I have SRAM 22 mechanical rim brake on my bikes and like it.
I did have DI2 for awhile and it is nice but I feel riding a bike is a mechanical experience and adding electronics somehow takes away...
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By jnbrown

yep, learned my lesson. Actually thought of...

yep, learned my lesson. Actually thought of putting a dowel in the seat tube but I didn’t have anything on hand and thought it would be ok since was only going 100 miles. Boy was I wrong.
I did...
Replies: 4
Views: 401
Posted By jnbrown

1985 Mercian

I bought this frame in 2021 from who I think was the original owner.
It looked like it wasn't used much and the paint is in really great shape, but there are some areas that have some chips and the...
02-04-23, 09:58 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 15,194
Posted By jnbrown

Both of those wheels are aero. Hunt actually...

Both of those wheels are aero. Hunt actually gives aero data on theirs but there may not be any on the Bontrager so hard to compare. The difference could only be a few watts.
also depends on the...
01-22-23, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,459
Posted By jnbrown

Yes, I have bought a lot of stuff from them and...

Yes, I have bought a lot of stuff from them and also Bike24
01-05-23, 09:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,048
Posted By jnbrown

I live in San Diego. It is never too cold to...

I live in San Diego. It is never too cold to ride, low 50’s is as cold as it gets during the day.
I can’t imagine riding in 40s or below. Rain is the only thing that stops me from riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-22, 09:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,143
Posted By jnbrown

I have SRAM Red 10 speed on my tandem and 11...

I have SRAM Red 10 speed on my tandem and 11 speed on two other bikes.
I like it a lot especially the double tap shifting and have had zero problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 955
Posted By jnbrown

You can order Schwalbe from Bike24 for really...

You can order Schwalbe from Bike24 for really good prices.
They are both good tires I don’t think there is big difference.
12-14-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 808
Posted By jnbrown

Nice find. I had one of those around 1975. Sold...

Nice find. I had one of those around 1975. Sold it after awhile to move onto “better” things.
12-14-22, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 741
Posted By jnbrown

I bought a digital inflator originally for my car...

I bought a digital inflator originally for my car tires, then
I added this chuck for presta, I like it.

https://www.amazon.com/JACO-Lightning-Presta-Schrader-Valves/dp/B07ZHLX9XD
11-30-22, 03:31 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,843
Posted By jnbrown

This, bought one this year.

This, bought one this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-22, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By jnbrown

I have several pairs of Keo 2 Max for many years...

I have several pairs of Keo 2 Max for many years and no real problems
11-23-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,422
Posted By jnbrown

If you are riding strictly on the road, Schwalbe...

If you are riding strictly on the road, Schwalbe Pro One tire are great.
I use 28mm tires but they come wider.
11-22-22, 10:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,125
Posted By jnbrown

I got mine yesterday and tried it on presta mode...

I got mine yesterday and tried it on presta mode on one of my bikes.
Followed the instructions and it worked great with my digital inflator.
I supported it with one hand to prevent any leaking...
11-19-22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,481
Posted By jnbrown

We have been riding together for 40 years. I do...

We have been riding together for 40 years.
I do find the tandem to be harder in that I am much stronger than my wife.
Coordinating cadence and standing is more challenging than on my single.
going...
11-19-22, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,052
Posted By jnbrown

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x900/image_d9ec4baee95de39efb0ac62a52613f0c8dc91f19.jpeg
11-19-22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 6,578
Posted By jnbrown

Another SoCal, today it was 70 perfect for...

Another SoCal, today it was 70 perfect for riding.
winter here is actually enjoyable as traffic and crowds are less.
11-19-22, 07:31 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 5,971
Posted By jnbrown

Injuries and health problems, nothing else.

Injuries and health problems, nothing else.
11-18-22, 08:13 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,316
Posted By jnbrown

I have a TM-1 that I have used for many years and...

I have a TM-1 that I have used for many years and have built maybe a dozen wheels with it. I have not had any problems with those wheels. I am about to build my first set of carbon clinchers and...
11-13-22, 04:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,125
Posted By jnbrown

I could really use this. I bought a nice digital...

I could really use this. I bought a nice digital inflator that works great on car tires.
but to use it on bike tires with presta I have to use a screw on Schrader to presta adapter.
when I am...
11-13-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,291
Posted By jnbrown

I would not ride that it is a potential safety...

I would not ride that it is a potential safety issue.
11-13-22, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,120
Posted By jnbrown

We have gone through multiple shock posts...

We have gone through multiple shock posts including Tamer, Thudbuster but the Kinekt has been the best.
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