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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-24-09, 10:11 AM

Replies: 6

Building my first bike, Compact or Full Size crank?

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Posted By kman79

Building my first bike, Compact or Full Size crank?

Hello,

Definitely new to the cycling world. Main intention for picking up cycling is to loose some weight and go on rides with my brother in law.

I saw the FC-R700 at a decent price and jumped...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-25-07, 10:38 AM

Replies: 12

Should I spend the extra cash on Ultegra Hubs over the 105 hubs?

Views: 786

Posted By kman79

This forum is a danger to my finacial health! :) ...

This forum is a danger to my finacial health! :)

When and if I get into cycling so much that I find it a need to upgrade to a frame built with exotic material, that's when I'll most likely spend...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-25-07, 10:15 AM

Replies: 12

Should I spend the extra cash on Ultegra Hubs over the 105 hubs?

Views: 786

Posted By kman79

HAHA...I enjoy reading everyone's reply, you guys...

HAHA...I enjoy reading everyone's reply, you guys have such a great way of putting things into perspective.

I started this project off with at a reasonable budget, I've already went above my...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-25-07, 08:00 AM

Replies: 12

Should I spend the extra cash on Ultegra Hubs over the 105 hubs?

Views: 786

Posted By kman79

Should I spend the extra cash on Ultegra Hubs over the 105 hubs?

I'll be building my first bike from the ground up, including the wheels. I spent the money on Ultegra parts with the STI shifters and derailleurs. I figured those were critical parts where a...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-19-07, 09:22 AM

Replies: 5

Any GOOD Bike Shops in Houston that do Fitting well?

Views: 450

Posted By kman79

Another question. What am I looking for when I...

Another question. What am I looking for when I get fitted? What specifics should I ask? What measurements should be sure to have on hard copy? I appologize for my ignorance, but I do appreciate...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-19-07, 08:32 AM

Replies: 5

Any GOOD Bike Shops in Houston that do Fitting well?

Views: 450

Posted By kman79

Soutwest Schwin, just looked it up and googled...

Soutwest Schwin, just looked it up and googled the directions to the shop. I'm off today and tomorrow, I just got out of work. Gonna rest today and I plan to spend most of the day tomorrow visiting...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-19-07, 08:24 AM

Replies: 5

Any GOOD Bike Shops in Houston that do Fitting well?

Views: 450

Posted By kman79

I appreciate the reply. I definately did not...

I appreciate the reply. I definately did not expect for the service to be free, I was in high end audio sales a few years back, and I defiantely did not like giving service or doing work and not...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-19-07, 01:13 AM

Replies: 5

Any GOOD Bike Shops in Houston that do Fitting well?

Views: 450

Posted By kman79

Any GOOD Bike Shops in Houston that do Fitting well?

I plan on purchasing or building my first real bike very soon. I do not have the cash that is necessary to buy multiple bikes until I find the right size. I'd like to get as close to a perfect...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-16-07, 10:03 AM

Replies: 33

Shimano 105 versus ultegra

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Posted By kman79

I don't have any experience with either, and I'm...

I don't have any experience with either, and I'm actually building my first real bike.

But just an FYI, Nashbar has a great deal on the ultegra set right now. I orginally ordered the ultegra/105...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-13-07, 10:07 PM

Replies: 4

Cycle Cross Frames only take 135mm Wheel Hubs or will 130mm work?

Views: 1,377

Posted By kman79

Thanks for the replies and the links guys. I was...

Thanks for the replies and the links guys. I was considering getting the Scattante CycleCross frame, but I'm definately looking into the other two or three frames you guys have linked. I've read...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-13-07, 07:44 PM

Replies: 4

Cycle Cross Frames only take 135mm Wheel Hubs or will 130mm work?

Views: 1,377

Posted By kman79

Cycle Cross Frames only take 135mm Wheel Hubs or will 130mm work?

After countless conversations with my brother in law about getting into cycling and if I should buy or build, I've decided to build my first real bike. I'm in the process of looking at frames and...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-06-07, 04:45 AM

Replies: 36

advantage of compact frame?

Views: 2,686

Posted By kman79

I appreciate the pictorial example, that was very...

I appreciate the pictorial example, that was very helpful. So supposedly, compact frames/sloping top tube, are easier for shorter people to ride? Unfortunately, I'm short, five foot six to be...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-06-07, 01:51 AM

Replies: 36

advantage of compact frame?

Views: 2,686

Posted By kman79

Excuse my noobness, but what is a compact frame? ...

Excuse my noobness, but what is a compact frame? I'm looking into buying my first real bike or building my first real bike, and I'm just looking at my options.

Forum: Road Cycling

03-03-07, 11:10 PM

Replies: 3

Need Help, deciding between Fuji Newest 3.0 or Dawes 2100, please read.

Views: 1,152

Posted By kman79

HAHA...unfortunately I'm short and ride a 50cm. ...

HAHA...unfortunately I'm short and ride a 50cm.

I appreciate the responses guys, and the Dawes is looking like the one to get. The wheels most likely will be upgraded later on when the need comes...

Forum: Road Cycling

03-03-07, 09:24 PM

Replies: 3

Need Help, deciding between Fuji Newest 3.0 or Dawes 2100, please read.

Views: 1,152

Posted By kman79

Need Help, deciding between Fuji Newest 3.0 or Dawes 2100, please read.

Hello, please excuse my ignorance as a noob, but I need help deciding between a Fuji Newest 3.0 and a Dawes 2100 (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/lt2100.htm#specs) please, before you pass...

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