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Forum: Folding Bikes
05-16-11, 08:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,627
Posted By konut

I swapped out my Capreo equipped 451 Pacific...

I swapped out my Capreo equipped 451 Pacific Reach Road Tiagra short cage to a X-9 Shimano short cage running a single 48 tooth front no problem.
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-03-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 11,972
Posted By konut

Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop ...

Shimmy Shimmy Ko-Ko-Bop


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGlHOasCgxY&feature=related
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-02-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 11,972
Posted By konut

Pluses and minuses to either system. If I were...

Pluses and minuses to either system. If I were rich, I'd vote for IGH, but I'm not so I vote Capreo FTW!
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-29-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 105,321
Posted By konut

I would be all over this EXCEPT for the fact that...

I would be all over this EXCEPT for the fact that the front fork is NOT a Lefty, but the Solo, a rigid fork. If I could put a Lefty on my Reach, I would, but I'm afraid the headtube is too long to do...
Forum: Folding Bikes
11-23-09, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By konut

I bought these levers for my Reach....

I bought these levers for my Reach....
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-30-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,070
Posted By konut

I have a Reach Road that I converted to a 1X9. It...

I have a Reach Road that I converted to a 1X9. It came with a 39-53 that I replaced with a Blackspire 48t 3/32 single speed ring. Does your your ring have the higher tooth profile of a single speed...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-21-09, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 922
Posted By konut

MG PLI at Shining Beam Cree MC-E emitter. One...

MG PLI at Shining Beam Cree MC-E emitter. One hour on high, two and a half hours on medium and over 10 hours on low, assuming at least a 2200 mAh 18650...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,298
Posted By konut

This is incorrect. There are single speed 3/32...

This is incorrect. There are single speed 3/32 rings. Perhaps this is just a nomenclature disagreement.
http://www.blackspire.com/qs/product/83/5948/266572/0/0
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
10-13-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,411
Posted By konut

David Byrne(Yes, THAT ONE) On a Hybrid

Mr. Byrne, 57, cuts a dashing figure. His hair is not so much gray as a spiky, incandescent white, part gracefully aging rock star, part phosphorous bomb. He wears white pants, white shoes and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-09, 09:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,298
Posted By konut

Make sure to use a single speed chainring. A...

Make sure to use a single speed chainring. A higher tooth profile prevents chain throw. Changing to a short cage derailleur also keeps more tension.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-09, 05:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,558
Posted By konut

Easily fixed. Just convert to a single ring...

Easily fixed. Just convert to a single ring Gossamer. Flawless!
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,934
Posted By konut

Are you asking me? I went from a 39-53 double to...

Are you asking me? I went from a 39-53 double to a 48 single. I was saying for a smaller than 451 wheel, one must use a double to get the same, or greater, range. This will be true when I modify my...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-30-09, 03:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,934
Posted By konut

I bought a Reach Road that came with a Capreo...

I bought a Reach Road that came with a Capreo gruppo(I've always wanted to use that word) with 451 wheels and a 39-53 front. I changed the rear derailleur to a short cage SRAM X9 and X7 twist...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-15-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,340
Posted By konut

I'll be the contrarian here. Both my bike are...

I'll be the contrarian here. Both my bike are 1X9. Usually a simple hex wrench set will take care of the brake, grip and chain ring removal and re-application. If you don't have a 11-34 cog rear...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-11-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,000
Posted By konut

Ok, I see it now. I was fooled by the boot at the...

Ok, I see it now. I was fooled by the boot at the top of the fork. As you can see, my boot is nearer the axle. That 2nd pic has no boot. Is it solid, as in no shock? FWIW, there is a fender for the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,000
Posted By konut

My '06 Prophet That was when new. Its got...

My '06 Prophet

That was when new. Its got 1.5" Pasela Tourguards on it now.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,000
Posted By konut

That has the Fatty Headshock, not the Lefty. Here...

That has the Fatty Headshock, not the Lefty. Here is a link to the one legged fork.
http://www3.cannondale.com/bikes/10/cusa/model-0VL3.html
From what I can see, and I could be wrong(and frequently...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-10-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,000
Posted By konut

Cannondales' reputation has ebbed and flowed over...

Cannondales' reputation has ebbed and flowed over the years. Mostly, at this point, they are regarded a over priced. I wouldn't have bought my '06 Prophet 600 if not for the fact that I got 40% off...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By konut

The past 2 winters here have been BRUTAL! Those...

The past 2 winters here have been BRUTAL! Those hot springs sound lovely. I'd move, except I probably couldn't find work around there.
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-10-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By konut

Very good! Please let us know how you like it....

Very good! Please let us know how you like it. From you location, you wouldn't happen to be in Idaho?
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-09-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 707
Posted By konut

See this thread. ...

See this thread.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=531327
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-28-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,016
Posted By konut

Amen brother!

Amen brother!
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-22-09, 03:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,017
Posted By konut

Oh sure, you say that now. But next week when the...

Oh sure, you say that now. But next week when the villagers come around with their pitchforks and torches you'll be all, "High breads? What high breads? We don't need no stinkin' high breads!" :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,014
Posted By konut

Anyone use Dr. Bronners Magic Soap on their bike?...

Anyone use Dr. Bronners Magic Soap on their bike? Is it Safe?

Only if you wear Earth shoes and emanate good vibes.:hug:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,440
Posted By konut

THATS what I'm talkin' about! :thumb:

THATS what I'm talkin' about! :thumb:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,440
Posted By konut

The answer to the OPs question is that even a...

The answer to the OPs question is that even a single chainring crank can be made to be used for either speed or climbing, depending on what size the wheel is, how many teeth are on the chainring, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 731
Posted By konut

Truly a D'OH! moment! :bang: Thanks for the...

Truly a D'OH! moment! :bang: Thanks for the responses and sorry to waste the bandwidth.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 731
Posted By konut

Bar-Top Brake Lever Choices

I'm changing from a drop bar to a flat bar. I'll be using dual pivot caliper brakes and I'm finding that standard levers for calipers only come in 22mm size bars. I'd like to use my 25.4mm bar and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,021
Posted By konut

Sorry for not being clearer. The "top mount"...

Sorry for not being clearer. The "top mount" lever would be for the brakes, not the shifter. I'm already using the SRAM derailleur with a SRAM twist shifter on my present bike that I will move to my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,021
Posted By konut

Thanks for the universal agreement! :twitchy: No...

Thanks for the universal agreement! :twitchy: No one said it was gonna be easy. :trainwreck:
The shifter is the easy part. I'm going with a single chainring 1X9 Sram X9 short cage rear with a twist...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,021
Posted By konut

Straight Bar Levers for Dual Pivot Caliper Brakes

I bought a bike equipped with Shimano A550 Dual Pivot Caliper brakes, drop bars, and Shimano Tiagra ST4500 combo brake levers and shifters. I wish to change the bar to a flat type, and the combo...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By konut

A pleasure to talk to and do business with. Got...

A pleasure to talk to and do business with. Got it here super fast! Have my appointment to get adjusted with LBS at 10AM tomorrow.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By konut

Yes. :D Thanks for the heads up! :thumb:

Yes. :D Thanks for the heads up! :thumb:
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By konut

To my amazement I have figured out how to get...

To my amazement I have figured out how to get this about 85% together. The LBS opens in a few minutes.
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-11-09, 07:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 756
Posted By konut

Joined the Folding Universe-Pacific Reach Road

Yesterday I took possession of a Pacific Reach Road. :thumb: It came packed in its American Travelways suitcase. Neat! Have to call my LBS today to see if they have time to let me watch them assemble...
Forum: Folding Bikes
08-03-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,395
Posted By konut

Cannondale has been making the Lefty since 2000....

Cannondale has been making the Lefty since 2000. My 2006 Prophet 600 has 5" of travel , disc brake, less moving parts, less stiction, and is lighter than coventional forks. Any design success comes...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-29-09, 09:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,126
Posted By konut

Too bad Downtube doesn't offer a single speed....

Too bad Downtube doesn't offer a single speed. :innocent:
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-26-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By konut

Wouldn't it be possible to build a 20" wheel,...

Wouldn't it be possible to build a 20" wheel, using a disc hub, to return the geometry to normal using a 26" suspension fork? Or would that lower the front too much?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-21-09, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By konut

:twitchy: Where did you hear this?

:twitchy: Where did you hear this?
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-01-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,391
Posted By konut

Autoworker, can you confirm that the current...

Autoworker, can you confirm that the current Downtubes are being supplied with the newer, type W S/A 8 speed hubs? There is quite a lot of the old 8 speeds in stock is why I ask.
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-26-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,413
Posted By konut

Thanks for the info about your experience. It...

Thanks for the info about your experience. It seems you are the 2nd person on this forum to have this hub. tcs in this thread
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=8737205#post8737205
also has...
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-15-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,921
Posted By konut

Thanks so much for the detailed review!!...

Thanks so much for the detailed review!! Excellent! Very encouraging! Looking forward to updates.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-15-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,921
Posted By konut

Feedback on SA Type W 8 speed IGH

Been soaking up the great posts on the folding forum for the past month. Great info!! I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with the NEW 8 speed hub from Sturmey Archer. The new hub has...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-24-07, 04:57 PM
Replies: 562
Views: 101,393
Posted By konut

'06 Cannondale Prophet 600

'06 Cannondale Prophet 600
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