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Forum: Great Lakes
04-05-13, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 691
Posted By gubawatts

100 mile gravel ride in the Nicolet National...

100 mile gravel ride in the Nicolet National Forest, NE Wisconsin.

http://thebear100.com/
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-02-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 714
Posted By gubawatts

A little late to the party here, but I've been...

A little late to the party here, but I've been looking at the Vaya as my new commuter & gravel bike. Haven't had a chance to look at one in person yet. On the larger sizes, is toe overlap typical...
Forum: Commuting
01-22-12, 12:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,394
Posted By gubawatts

What's the largest tire you think the Fantom...

What's the largest tire you think the Fantom Cross CX could accommodate? I've been looking at that bike and the Windsor tourist a bit.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-11, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,031
Posted By gubawatts

Neuvation M28 Aero Wheelset

To replace my aging Shimano 16 spoke R535's. Broke a spoke in the rear last fall, trying to find out if I can order the special Shimano spokes so I can replace it and sell 'em. Otherwise, they go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-10, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,757
Posted By gubawatts

Thanks for the nice words. The only thing I...

Thanks for the nice words. The only thing I couldn't get to work as well as I'd have liked was the rear derailleur. Even after a thorough cleaning, lube, and adjustment, the shifts from large cogs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-10, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,757
Posted By gubawatts

Finished Trek 800 Antelope Rebuild

Did this for a family member, forgot to take before pics, but it was a greasy mess. I had to find a replacement fork on ebay as the threads on the original were damage beyond repair from being...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 703
Posted By gubawatts

Forgive my ignorance, but who is PBK ?

Forgive my ignorance, but who is PBK ?
Forum: Commuting
01-17-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,243
Posted By gubawatts

Yes, I've noticed on the tag of some of these...

Yes, I've noticed on the tag of some of these safety garments, vests, t-shirts, etc, with the reflective tape that they seem to be rated for a certain number of washing cycles. I prefer to use the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-07, 04:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,470
Posted By gubawatts

I guess I'm just thinking with the bars jacked up...

I guess I'm just thinking with the bars jacked up that high with all the spacers (relative to the saddle height), you don't get as much of the aero benefit of drop bars, but to each his own.

Any...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-26-07, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,470
Posted By gubawatts

Yeah, sorta defeats the purpose of drop bars....

Yeah, sorta defeats the purpose of drop bars. :eek:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-07, 08:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,901
Posted By gubawatts

Thanks for the replies. I'm looking to order...

Thanks for the replies. I'm looking to order from AE Bike. The housing I'm looking at is the non-compressible type for indexed shifters. I'm ordering this to replace the housing on my Specialized...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,901
Posted By gubawatts

4mm vs 5mm diameter derailleur cable housing

I went to order some derailleur cable housing and noticed that it is available in both 4mm and 5mm diameters. Are there specific applications or shifting systems that use one versus the other, or...
Forum: Commuting
07-30-07, 12:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,414
Posted By gubawatts

+1 Koolstop. OEM pads are typically junk in my...

+1 Koolstop. OEM pads are typically junk in my experience. Once they start picking up metal shards, it's a vicious spiral downward of filing pads, sanding rims, repeat.

Put Koolstops on and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-03-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 832
Posted By gubawatts

Looking for a 68mm x 116mm Bottom Bracket for E-Type Derailleur

Hello,

I'm rebuilding a Trek 820 from the late 90's and am in need of a 68mm x 116mm Bottom Bracket compatible with an E-type front derailleur. The one I pulled out is marked "BB-CT91", "68"...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
05-17-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,686
Posted By gubawatts

done

done
Forum: Commuting
05-17-07, 08:26 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,930
Posted By gubawatts

My commuter, 1994 Schwinn Moab. It carries me 35...

My commuter, 1994 Schwinn Moab. It carries me 35 miles round trip, 3 days a week typically. Pretty much all still original except the saddle, now a Bontrager Race Lux, LX derailleur (the original...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-07, 09:11 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,493
Posted By gubawatts

What tires do you use? Geax City Runner...

What tires do you use?
Geax City Runner (Front) Serfas Drifter (Rear)

How wide are they?
1.5".

What is your wheel size?
26".

How long is your commute?
Forum: Commuting
05-04-07, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 783
Posted By gubawatts

Just put mine on a couple weeks ago as well. ...

Just put mine on a couple weeks ago as well. Even if it's done raining, the pavement is still wet. They not only keep the water spray off me and the drivetrain, but also keep some of the road grit,...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,389
Posted By gubawatts

I commute 35miles round trip, more than half of...

I commute 35miles round trip, more than half of it in open country roads exposed to lots of wind, and other portion, on city streets with railroad crossings.

I've been doing it on a 199x rigid mtn...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-07, 08:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,188
Posted By gubawatts

I've never had anything thrown at me, been yelled...

I've never had anything thrown at me, been yelled at a few times.. and I always keep eye contact with suspicious looking types along my route, just in case...

So far, the worst thing I have to...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-07, 08:45 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,544
Posted By gubawatts

Here's mine... ...

Here's mine...

http://toporoute.com/cgi-bin/getSavedRoute.cgi?routeKey=HBNCBLLHCKAWBUW
Forum: Commuting
04-30-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,355
Posted By gubawatts

I did the same thing last Friday, went commando...

I did the same thing last Friday, went commando until lunch, and then ran over to a nearby dept store. I left one pair in my locker as an emergency pair if I forget again some day.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,036
Posted By gubawatts

How far is your one way commute? 17 miles ...

How far is your one way commute?
17 miles

What is your average speed?
15.5-16.5mph, (on my rigid mtn bike coverted to commuter use)

Do you find the ride going to work or coming home more...
Forum: Commuting
03-24-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,104
Posted By gubawatts

I noticed that Cannondale also has a chain guard...

I noticed that Cannondale also has a chain guard on their Street model that has a triple chainring, I saw it in their catalog, so I'm not sure how exactly it mounts, but I'm sure with a bit of...
Forum: Great Lakes
03-16-07, 12:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,655
Posted By gubawatts

Hello, I guess my reply is a bit late, but...

Hello, I guess my reply is a bit late, but thought I'd tell you what I know.

I rode the 40 last year for the first time, had a blast... I'm a sport level rider, finished 498th out of 1700overall,...
Forum: Commuting
03-12-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By gubawatts

Those are nice trunks. I have looked at the...

Those are nice trunks. I have looked at the Topeak models, although the style with the foldout panniers requires a rack with pannier supports, my Topeak MX beam rack doesn't have those. The other...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-07, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By gubawatts

Thanks for the input... I think I'll go with the...

Thanks for the input... I think I'll go with the Performance Transit bag then... it's a couple bucks cheaper, plus, right now Team Performance members get free shipping. Thanks
Forum: Commuting
03-08-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 677
Posted By gubawatts

Which of these two Rack Trunks?

Up until now I've commuted using a backpack, I picked up a rack recently at a bike swap and now I'm ready to get a trunk. Based on price and size, I've narrowed it to these two, (if there are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-06, 04:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,308
Posted By gubawatts

I have the Nashbar branded dual pivot brakes on...

I have the Nashbar branded dual pivot brakes on my road bike. I'm very happy with them except for the pads that they came with, which I suspected I'd have to replace before I even bought them. Once...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-22-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,162
Posted By gubawatts

key, I've had the trainer for some time so...

key,

I've had the trainer for some time so I'm not sure I still have the included skewer. The rear wheel skewer on the bike that I put in the trainer is the same style as was included, I believe...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-06, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,162
Posted By gubawatts

Thanks for replies and advice. I called...

Thanks for replies and advice.

I called their Customer Service line and they indicated that the Fluid trainer I have was manufactured by CycleOps before Saris bought them out. They weren't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-06, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 502
Posted By gubawatts

The wheels on my Bianchi road bike are very...

The wheels on my Bianchi road bike are very similar to those, although your's are obviously mountain wheels. Mine have 12 spokes in the front, and 16 in the rear. Both hubs are marked WH-R535,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-06, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,614
Posted By gubawatts

Is it possible that Ultimate is making the G3 for...

Is it possible that Ultimate is making the G3 for Performance... ? It looks very similar to the Ultimate design.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,162
Posted By gubawatts

Guys thanks for the info, good advice. I'll get...

Guys thanks for the info, good advice. I'll get in touch with Saris/CycleOps to see what they think. I agree it's likely some type of silicone, mine has a large threaded plug on the side of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-06, 01:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 26,162
Posted By gubawatts

CycleOps Fluid Trainer "Fluid" Replacement?

Hello,

I'm new here to the forums, but not to cycling... just been lurking for awhile.

I have an older CycleOps Fluid Trainer and I've noticed that it has very little resistance, and it's not...
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