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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1,875
Views: 714,871
Posted By mindlesswacko

Anyone know the year on this one: Bianchi...

Anyone know the year on this one:
Bianchi Veloce ser# A500079.
Full Campy Veloce group, Dedacciai steel frame/fork, red w/white.

thanks!
Forum: Touring
06-28-08, 08:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By mindlesswacko

do you think 11-34 is overkill? should i stick...

do you think 11-34 is overkill? should i stick with an 11-32?
Forum: Touring
06-26-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 990
Posted By mindlesswacko

touring drivetrain setup?

I'm planning on modifying my Surly Crosscheck commuter for some light touring, and have a question about drivetrain gearing. I am running a 94bcd double crank on it, and don't want to change it out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-07, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

any idea how much i could get for it now? fork...

any idea how much i could get for it now? fork and seatpost are both original, but i would likely sell it as a complete bike. any offers or price suggestions? thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-07, 09:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

sorry boroSS...after reading that post it looks a...

sorry boroSS...after reading that post it looks a bit antagonistic. I'm not attacking you, I'm just trying to clear up some issues in this thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-07, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

No one's worried about the interface between the...

No one's worried about the interface between the spider and the chainring. I don't think it's even been discussed here.

I'm not sure if you're familiar with the defect with the Vigorellis, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

i suppose we should just all wizen up, but it's...

i suppose we should just all wizen up, but it's hard to resist. besides, the carbon spider on the vigorelli is something i've never seen before. we all shoulda guessed it was gonna have problems. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-07, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

the warranty only covers the original owner. i...

the warranty only covers the original owner. i could fake a receipt, but if they double-check it, I'm screwed. do you have info to the contrary?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-07, 08:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

how long have you had them?

how long have you had them?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-19-07, 08:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

yes, vigorelli's are bad!!! they are good for...

yes, vigorelli's are bad!!! they are good for about 100 miles of commuting with skids, but then the play develops. If you use brakes, and don't skid, then the vigorelli is fine. But, if you skid at...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-07, 07:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

unfortunately, i'm not the original owner. they...

unfortunately, i'm not the original owner. they came with a frame I bought.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-07, 07:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

in case anyone wants to know where to get them,...

in case anyone wants to know where to get them, this is the cheapest/best deal i've found so far...you can even choose the size ring you want!

http://www.businesscycles.com/tcr-fsa.htm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

yea, I have the Vigorelli crankset, and they...

yea, I have the Vigorelli crankset, and they developed that problem. That's why I'm curious about the new Carbon Pro.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-07, 07:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,007
Posted By mindlesswacko

FSA Carbon Pro Track crankset??

anyone ride the "new" FSA Carbon Pro Track crankset? (I say "new" because it was only recently released aftermarket, but has been OEM for about a year). What are your thoughts? In particular, I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-07, 10:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

oh good call. confusing myself. anyway, still...

oh good call. confusing myself. anyway, still wanna figure out what it was outfitted with!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-07, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

so... how do i figure out what parts came on...

so...

how do i figure out what parts came on it originally? monogodo said it was originally outfitted with Dura-Ace. But, what model number would that be, and where might I be able to find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,366
Posted By mindlesswacko

anyone know how it might perform on chains? ...

anyone know how it might perform on chains? Would it affect the light lube inside the chain at all?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 06:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

anyone have any idea what the model name was?

anyone have any idea what the model name was?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 05:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

how much did I pay for mine? or how much did...

how much did I pay for mine? or how much did monogodo's bro pay?

i paid $120 for the complete bike, with a set of Neuvation wheels, and two new saddles: a Terry Butterfly ti, and a Selle Italia XO...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-04-07, 05:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,469
Posted By mindlesswacko

ontario and erie.

ontario and erie.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 04:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

yea i found it. thanks.

yea i found it. thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 04:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

now i'm really curious. I've looked more closely...

now i'm really curious. I've looked more closely at the lugs, and it looks as if the tubes are glued into the lugs, which would point in the direction of carbon or aluminum. And, again, I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 04:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

speaking of the serial number...that's another...

speaking of the serial number...that's another odd thing. The serial is not on the bb shell as everyone says about Centurion. It is found on the left side rear dropout.

on the carbon fiber thing: ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 04:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

well, my understanding is that lugs doesn't...

well, my understanding is that lugs doesn't automatically mean the frame material isn't steel. And, since I've never seen any reference to carbon fiber Centurions, I'm skeptical to think the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 03:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

serial: 91H0038 looking at that serial, it...

serial: 91H0038

looking at that serial, it would seem that the bike is a 1991. However, this seems to contradict Ashley Wright's statement (at http://www.sheldonbrown.com/centurion/index.html):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

unfortunately, the previous owner rebuilt it at...

unfortunately, the previous owner rebuilt it at some point, and I'm not sure which components are original. I suppose the bb is, if I ever get the urge to take it apart. From the brakes, I got feb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,859
Posted By mindlesswacko

89/90?? Centurion road bike

I bought a Centurion bike from a friend last fall, and have recently been trying to figure out its history.

I read Ashley Wright's article (posted on sheldonbrown.com) about Centurion:...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-04-07, 10:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,469
Posted By mindlesswacko

where are you that lake effect hits you?

where are you that lake effect hits you?
Forum: Commuting
02-26-07, 02:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,746
Posted By mindlesswacko

i gotta say...I quite like the pig on his...

i gotta say...I quite like the pig on his handlebars. nice to know some bike cops have a sense of humor!!
Forum: Commuting
02-26-07, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,746
Posted By mindlesswacko

ha! spot on!

ha! spot on!
Forum: Commuting
02-26-07, 10:49 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,746
Posted By mindlesswacko

i think it's interesting that both Cannondale and...

i think it's interesting that both Cannondale and Trek use silent-clutch Nexave rear hubs....so they can sneak up on unsuspecting peds??
Forum: Commuting
02-26-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,746
Posted By mindlesswacko

2007 Cannondale Police Bike: specs:...

2007 Cannondale Police Bike:
specs: http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/cusa/specialty/law/model-7FS5P.html
http://www.cannondale.com/bikes/07/CUSA/large/7FS5P_wht.jpg

2007 Trek Police bike:...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 910
Posted By mindlesswacko

congrats!

congrats!
Forum: Introductions
02-22-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By mindlesswacko

I have two fetish's, and another on the way. I...

I have two fetish's, and another on the way. I have been riding my Fetish D&S for over a year now, and couldn't be happier. I also have a Fetish Position track bike that I've been riding for a few...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-21-07, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By mindlesswacko

it's certainly not going to be anything high-end,...

it's certainly not going to be anything high-end, but for 175 it's hard to pass up. what kind/level of trail riding are you looking at?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-21-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,107
Posted By mindlesswacko

at first glance, I thought you were testing out a...

at first glance, I thought you were testing out a new under-car bike rack. oops! damn cops
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-21-07, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By mindlesswacko

haha! thanks for the advice StokerPoker! i'll...

haha! thanks for the advice StokerPoker! i'll keep that in mind. ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-20-07, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 595
Posted By mindlesswacko

3-bike trunk racks suggestions?

I've been looking at the Saris Bones 3-bike trunk rack. I'm curious if anyone has tried it or has found something for less that they like. I'm all ears. Thanks!
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-07, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,295
Posted By mindlesswacko

i understand what you're saying here, but I see...

i understand what you're saying here, but I see it slightly different. what I think you should really be concerned about is less your COG versus the bike's COG, but the combined COG of both you and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-07, 10:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,295
Posted By mindlesswacko

while a good technical rider can ride almost any...

while a good technical rider can ride almost any size bike down any grade slope, riders with less technical skills tend to do better with a smaller frame size. The smaller the frame, the more...
Forum: Introductions
02-19-07, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By mindlesswacko

even so, I can't say I treat my winter ride to a...

even so, I can't say I treat my winter ride to a desalting wash very often. I did convert it to a singlespeed tho, so I'm not beating up on too many expensive drivetrain components.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-07, 05:24 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,107
Posted By mindlesswacko

good point on the seatpost...hadn't thought of...

good point on the seatpost...hadn't thought of that before. notice the "irrational devotion" down the seat tube....fitting?;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-07, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By mindlesswacko

some potentially helpful links: ...

some potentially helpful links:

http://www.cptips.com/crnklth.htm
http://www.bicyclesource.com/bike/fitting/crank-length.shtml

for more info than you're probably looking for:...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By mindlesswacko

i've heard that this is actually a bit...

i've heard that this is actually a bit controversial of a subject. there doesn't appear to be one generally accepted rule. but, one thing for sure is that you don't want a crank that's too long. it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 910
Posted By mindlesswacko

I ride a Rocket V on my race bike, and have had...

I ride a Rocket V on my race bike, and have had no problems with it. but, my true favorite is the WTB Shadow V...maybe it's just the shape of my ass, but it's pure bliss.
either way, i'd...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-19-07, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 768
Posted By mindlesswacko

I'd agree with others on the weight...

I'd agree with others on the weight issue....you're not going to save any significant amount of weight by switching to tubeless. that being said, do it anyway.

the real reason to switch to...
Forum: Living Car Free
02-19-07, 04:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,469
Posted By mindlesswacko

no less than 275...but that's mostly because I'm...

no less than 275...but that's mostly because I'm a recent college grad, and don't always need to go anywhere! what a bum!
Forum: Introductions
02-19-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 292
Posted By mindlesswacko

I'm in Syracuse myself, and we got around two...

I'm in Syracuse myself, and we got around two feet from the nor'easter last wed/thurs, then another six inches from lake effect the next day. I only get out on my winter beater due to the ridiculous...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-07, 12:47 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,107
Posted By mindlesswacko

oops. those are a bit big.

oops. those are a bit big.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-19-07, 12:45 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,763,107
Posted By mindlesswacko

http://www.ridefetish.com/image/bike/2607/neonblue...

http://www.ridefetish.com/image/bike/2607/neonblueglowsm.jpg
http://www.ridefetish.com/image/bike/2321/IMG_4469.jpg
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