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03-13-14, 07:27 AM
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Have fun with your new ride!
After 3 years, I'm in the process of making my first real change by replacing the stock Tektro Oryx brakes with Tektro CR720s as recommended on this forum......there better be a noticeable improvement or you're gonna hear about it :-)
I did have the extra brake levers installed which I really like and I went to 26X1.85 tires.
After 3 years, I'm in the process of making my first real change by replacing the stock Tektro Oryx brakes with Tektro CR720s as recommended on this forum......there better be a noticeable improvement or you're gonna hear about it :-)
I did have the extra brake levers installed which I really like and I went to 26X1.85 tires.
03-13-14, 07:49 AM
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03-14-14, 06:44 AM
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A couple of years ago I got a yen for a touring bike. I don't do the heavy duty touring that many of you do, more what they call credit card touring. I also wanted to build it up myself. I ordered a Salsa Casseroll frame and fitted it out with an Ultegra group. its a 10 speed cassett3, 11-32, double crankset. Has matching honey colored Brooks B-17 and honey leather bar wraps. It is a ride that increases in pleasure the more I ride it. Mostly ride my Specialized Roubaix but many days I just want a change and the Salsa does the trick with a comfortable touring geometry. The satisfaction of having built it allows me to be in tune with anything that is amiss with the gearing and other parts.
03-14-14, 06:53 AM
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That's seem kind of like what should be happening.
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03-14-14, 08:59 AM
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I have a Trek 520 with the bar end shifters. I like them as they are designed for a touring bike and are more dependable than the STI brakes and cheaper to repair.
03-14-14, 03:02 PM
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A couple of years ago I got a yen for a touring bike. I don't do the heavy duty touring that many of you do, more what they call credit card touring. I also wanted to build it up myself. I ordered a Salsa Casseroll frame and fitted it out with an Ultegra group. its a 10 speed cassett3, 11-32, double crankset. Has matching honey colored Brooks B-17 and honey leather bar wraps. It is a ride that increases in pleasure the more I ride it. Mostly ride my Specialized Roubaix but many days I just want a change and the Salsa does the trick with a comfortable touring geometry. The satisfaction of having built it allows me to be in tune with anything that is amiss with the gearing and other parts.
03-15-14, 05:41 AM
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My '12 Casseroll has an 11-34, the standard build triple 48-36-26, the black Brooks Imperial, and 28mm tires. I didn't build it, so I can't be quite in tune like you are, but I love the ride. Very smooth on most roads, reasonable even over some nasty rough stuff, and comfortable for those long rides. With the low gearing, the nasty climbs I like don't cause me to be worn out for the rest of the ride. And the price was right, I'm not sure I could get a nicer ride without spending a couple thousand more than I did. Too bad they don't make the Casseroll anymore.
03-16-14, 10:40 PM
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What route are they taking? Do they plan to ride all the way across Texas?
03-16-14, 10:47 PM
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Notice that Tom was good enough to get my gender straightened out for me!
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03-17-14, 03:54 AM
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Glad you are getting in some saddle time
, but with your screen name the gender problem will be a constant thing, probably
. Anywho, its nice to hear from you, how about a riding report and a few pics of the bicycle, that is a tradition here
. Also, don't forget the first ride pie and just keep riding and smiling
.
Bill
, but with your screen name the gender problem will be a constant thing, probably. Anywho, its nice to hear from you, how about a riding report and a few pics of the bicycle, that is a tradition here. Also, don't forget the first ride pie and just keep riding and smiling.Bill
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03-17-14, 08:09 PM
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Here's a video in case you didn't see the addition to my original post.
https://vimeo.com/89279831 (updated 3-18-14)
https://vimeo.com/89279831 (updated 3-18-14)
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03-17-14, 08:14 PM
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Have fun with your new ride!After 3 years, I'm in the process of making my first real change by replacing the stock Tektro Oryx brakes with Tektro CR720s as recommended on this forum......there better be a noticeable improvement or you're gonna hear about it :-)I did have the extra brake levers installed which I really like and I went to 26X1.85 tires.
03-17-14, 08:44 PM
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Here's a video in case you didn't see the addition to my original post.
https://vimeo.com/home/page:1/filter...e/format:video
https://vimeo.com/home/page:1/filter...e/format:video
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03-18-14, 06:45 AM
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03-18-14, 06:57 AM
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I'm in the process of making my first real change by replacing the stock Tektro Oryx brakes with Tektro CR720s as recommended on this forum......
I checked out the Surly site and I see that the non-disc bakes on the current LHT are now Tektro CR720...
those guys must follow this forum...probably a lot of other folks in the biz do as well for input
those guys must follow this forum...probably a lot of other folks in the biz do as well for input
03-18-14, 08:24 AM
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https://vimeo.com/72673612
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03-18-14, 08:42 AM
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I know you'll see some improvement with the CR720s. Personally I'd recommend switching to v-brakes. Canti's work, but v-brakes work better and are easier to adjust.
03-18-14, 04:31 PM
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Sorry but I thought Louise Le Tour sounded female. Still glad to hear you're riding. Typo?
03-18-14, 04:34 PM
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Use the share button (paper airplane icon) to get a public link. It will look more like :
https://vimeo.com/72673612
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