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08-16-09, 09:41 PM
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Velocommuter Commando
08-16-09, 09:42 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Sirrus - You have some might comfy looking rides there.
08-16-09, 10:01 PM
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Designers and engineers spend a great deal of time, money, and research to ensure that their product is going to perform at it's optimum level of performance -- if, and it's a big "if", their product is installed and used as intended. You can do whatever you please, but I think the others are correct -- your brakes are indeed not installed correctly. I have no idea if your setup has an adverse effect from what the designers and engineers intended but it may not work properly under certain circumstances if the brakes perhaps are in a situation of extreme conditions such as power braking, etc. Installed incorrectly, it's likely there are stresses applied in manners that the brakes were not designed for -- and from your photo, it appears that your brake arms are too far apart (note the cable is arched instead of being straight across horizontally -- that's not good).
Here's a link to the installation document:
https://www.sram.com/_media/techdocs/...igit%207SL.pdf
It clearly shows the correct alignment of the brake arms in illustration #2.
Sounds to me that you're a bit on the stubborn side and don't want anyone telling you that you possibly flubbed up your install. No big deal really. Personally, I'd just suck it up, reinstall the correct sized washer and move on with the knowledge that my brakes are installed as the designer intended.
65er means well and is only offering you some helpful advice based on his experience (forgive him if he's not as humble as he ought to be
).Just saying is all - I'm merely a guy typing on the internet -- you should by all means do whatever you like.
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08-16-09, 10:06 PM
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08-16-09, 11:22 PM
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I also have plans for a touring/commuting bike, I've got the frame and am working on the other bits.
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08-17-09, 05:06 AM
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My 2003 Cannondale Comfort 600, equipped with SRAM Dual Drive and Headshok. Recently I added an FD and double chainrings (32 & 42) to make it a 54 speed bike. Also, I believe I have finally found a pair of fenders I believe I can make work with the Headshok!
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08-17-09, 05:34 AM
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Why stop at a double when you can run a triple. 54 gear combos, crazy.
08-17-09, 08:09 AM
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Stubborn? Moi? Try incorrigible.
And not 'moonshine.' That's way to easy. Try things like anhydrous diethyl-ether containing organic nitriles(cyanides).
And not 'moonshine.' That's way to easy. Try things like anhydrous diethyl-ether containing organic nitriles(cyanides).
08-17-09, 08:19 AM
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Its all the same if its burns...
yea, ok not really, is that like biomass fuel?
yea, ok not really, is that like biomass fuel?
08-17-09, 11:12 AM
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I didn't have to change the original crankset by going to the double. The guard came off and I mounted the big ring on the outside. If I ever replace the crankset I will do so with a triple, probably a 24-34-44, but my guess is this will be a few years down the road.
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08-17-09, 02:03 PM
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Unique Vintage Steel
1990 Schwinn Crosscut, built by Giant from what I can tell. Shimano 400LX group, including one of the very first "STI" shifters (yes, they came out with integrated shifters/brake levers for flat bar first, then for drop bars). So far I've replaced the original saddle with the WTB model seen here, added a cyclometer mount, adjusted the bar-ends and rack position. Currently putting new brakes on it.
08-17-09, 06:45 PM
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08-18-09, 04:48 PM
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1997 Gary Fisher Nirvana
Back in 1997, marketing mavens at Fisher called this a Sport Utility Bike (s.u.b.). It's essentially a 26" mountain bike with slicks. Its frame is triple butted steel, with steeper geometry than most mtb's. It also has larger chainrings than most mtb's: 28/38/48. I changed the pedals and the seat, and added the front rack and basket.
I'm not sure how long Fisher went with the s.u.b hype. Probably not long, since I hear the bikes didn't sell very well. But I've been happy with it.
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08-18-09, 05:15 PM
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Pics of my stock Trek FX 7.2 earlier this summer along the West side bike trail in Manhattan.
Only thing I did to the bike was that Schwinn pouch which was awesome for my cellphone/wallet/keys and I also had installed the Schwinn $9.99 bike computer I got from Amazon. I am going to get another one of these $10 computers for the $1700 bike I'm ordering :-D
Only thing I did to the bike was that Schwinn pouch which was awesome for my cellphone/wallet/keys and I also had installed the Schwinn $9.99 bike computer I got from Amazon. I am going to get another one of these $10 computers for the $1700 bike I'm ordering :-D
08-18-09, 05:47 PM
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08-18-09, 05:55 PM
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Thanks flaxx. I prefer a flat bar for riding among traffic. I just feel more secure having all controls at my finger tips. The bonus is this set up is a whole 2 pounds lighter than the road set up. The front end of this bike is uber light. I do have another cross bike that is my "road bike." It still has the road bar set up which is better for longer rides for sure.
08-18-09, 05:58 PM
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I love them! They really increase my speed if I stay down on them. However I need to build up my endurance because when I stay down on them for very long I lose my wind and legs.
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Great thread. Lots of wonderful bikes on here. There are some modifications people on here have done that I may copy.
This is my 1993 Raleigh C-50. I bought it new to ride with my kids and now use it for commuting, errand running, and riding with my wife.
This is my 1993 Raleigh C-50. I bought it new to ride with my kids and now use it for commuting, errand running, and riding with my wife.
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08-18-09, 08:43 PM
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I'm glad to see the new Hybrid forum, and did vote yes for it. Here's my '93 Bianchi Avenue that I bought new. Bianchi's term for the hybrid series at the time was "Cross Terrain".
Modifications include Sun wheels with sealed bearings from Harris cyclery. Schwalbe Marathon 700x32 tires, and closer ratio (than original) 6 speed freewheel.
SKS fenders and Transit rear rack.
Ergon grips and Patrick Star navigation system.
Modifications include Sun wheels with sealed bearings from Harris cyclery. Schwalbe Marathon 700x32 tires, and closer ratio (than original) 6 speed freewheel.
SKS fenders and Transit rear rack.
Ergon grips and Patrick Star navigation system.
08-18-09, 08:52 PM
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Here is mine.. A 2002 trek 7100 Almost all original saddle and the bag are the only difference.
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