Ok, what did you buy???
09-15-09, 10:47 AM
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always rides with luggage
With all of the nice stuff in this thread, I am going to ghetto it up a notch and say that I picked up some old Suntour XCT bar-top friction shifters at the swap meet at Sports Basement on Sunday. The rear shifter has the friction/indexed switch for 7sp, which I will not be using. As long as it pulls enough cable for a 9sp rear in friction mode, I will chuck my SunRace shifter in favor of this one.
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Previously: 2000 Trek 4500 (2000-2003), 2003 Novara Randonee (2003-2006), 2003 Giant Rainier (2003-2008), 2005 Xootr Swift (2005-2007), 2007 Nashbar 1x9 (2007-2011), 2011 Windsor Shetland (2011-2014), 2008 Citizen Folder (2015)
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09-15-09, 01:48 PM
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Did my usual Monday AM post road race visit to Valencia Cyclery to get my rear derailleur straightened. They finally said don't bother....replace it. Problem is it would take a week or so to get the proper one. Quick search on android phone and thanks to info on BF I was able to buy a replacement from Perf Bike for $20. Apparently The PedalForce RS2 uses exact same hangar as their Scattantes.
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09-15-09, 02:24 PM
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Derailleur cable housing. Thrilling, isn't it?
09-15-09, 02:38 PM
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Did my usual Monday AM post road race visit to Valencia Cyclery to get my rear derailleur straightened. They finally said don't bother....replace it. Problem is it would take a week or so to get the proper one. Quick search on android phone and thanks to info on BF I was able to buy a replacement from Perf Bike for $20. Apparently The PedalForce RS2 uses exact same hangar as their Scattantes.
P.S. So you were the one on PF in Folsom Crit. I wanted to pull up and say hi, but field got sketchy.
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09-16-09, 09:59 PM
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Finished up. Only got to ride it a short bit tonight but it's pretty damn sweet. The steerer is left a bit long 'cause I'm not sure how it's going to fit yet and once it's cut down you can't put it back.
Can't wait to hit Montebello tomorrow morning...
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09-16-09, 10:41 PM
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Nice! That titanium is looking quite stunning. Interesting choice for fork; would love to hear your feedback on it. Also difference in ride quality between steel vs. titanium.
09-16-09, 11:12 PM
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Must. Resist. I don't need another bike...
09-16-09, 11:30 PM
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The fork is a bit of an experiment. I got a pretty good deal on it via ebay and although it's a step up from what I'd originally specced for the bike (EC90 vs EC70), I wasn't expecting the Aero-ness so I'm little afraid it would look all "Tri-dork". It's the first CF component I've ever rocked/rubbed/palped so we'll have to see.
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09-17-09, 08:42 AM
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I just couldn't pass up this deal, especially with darkness coming.
https://www.geomangear.com/index.php?...s8mnlt438jsfp0
I used it on a ride up and over San Bruno Mountain in pea soup thick fog and was glad I had it. The beam pattern is a bit spotlightish but the spill isn't too bad.
https://www.geomangear.com/index.php?...s8mnlt438jsfp0
I used it on a ride up and over San Bruno Mountain in pea soup thick fog and was glad I had it. The beam pattern is a bit spotlightish but the spill isn't too bad.
09-18-09, 12:05 AM
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Um Holy Crap Henry -- Am I reading that right? 1 emitter, 900 Lumens? wow.
This might be the year I lay my ghetto homebrew HID to rest.
This might be the year I lay my ghetto homebrew HID to rest.
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09-18-09, 04:49 PM
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It's probably 900 lumen in the hot spot, the spill is less. The lense could do a better job at dispersing the light but it's not bad for $90 shipped. I think the flashlight that Marco (and others) got puts out 900 as well.
09-18-09, 09:16 PM
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Got home from work today to find these waiting for me:
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09-19-09, 10:09 PM
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Will do - I don't have a scale at home, but they are noticeably lighter than my OP's + specialized hubs that came stock on my bike. Like the way they spin, but I might not get to use them in anger until Tuesday 
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09-19-09, 10:47 PM
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My mini pump bracket broke today, so of course it was time to try out a whole new pump, and I took home one of these, a Lezyne pressure drive pump. I got the small version which is a little shorter than my old pump and fits nicely on the bottle cage on my seat-tube. It's made of metal which is nice, and has a detachable hose that stores in the barrel and screws onto presta valves. No more mini-pump bent valves for Beaker.
The aforementioned Williams wheels put up quite a fight with my new P3R's, so I ahem, found an opportunity to try out the new pump in the garage this afternoon - got to 80psi without much issue.
The aforementioned Williams wheels put up quite a fight with my new P3R's, so I ahem, found an opportunity to try out the new pump in the garage this afternoon - got to 80psi without much issue.
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09-22-09, 10:44 AM
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Richard, they finally came. woot! Think your gonna love them.
Post race inattention --> tip over --> heading to Perf bike for yet another rear derailleur hanger.
Post race inattention --> tip over --> heading to Perf bike for yet another rear derailleur hanger.
09-22-09, 10:08 PM
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Thanks Mateo.
Jack, I got my first ride in with the 19's today - very nice, although I wasn't sure what differences I'd notice. They roll smoothly, and seem a little stiffer than my other wheels. I did my usual lunchtime loop out and back up San Bruno Mtn and was really surprised to notice how much difference there was when I got out of the saddle to climb - I found myself able to keep a higher cadence than before for a given gear, and, as advertised, if I tried my feeble attempt at a sprint the response really was noticable. Descending was very smooth and precise - but the sprint/standing climb were a really nice surprise. I'm just hoping for hub longevity.
Jack, I got my first ride in with the 19's today - very nice, although I wasn't sure what differences I'd notice. They roll smoothly, and seem a little stiffer than my other wheels. I did my usual lunchtime loop out and back up San Bruno Mtn and was really surprised to notice how much difference there was when I got out of the saddle to climb - I found myself able to keep a higher cadence than before for a given gear, and, as advertised, if I tried my feeble attempt at a sprint the response really was noticable. Descending was very smooth and precise - but the sprint/standing climb were a really nice surprise. I'm just hoping for hub longevity.
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09-23-09, 11:56 AM
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Thanks Mateo.
Jack, I got my first ride in with the 19's today - very nice, although I wasn't sure what differences I'd notice. They roll smoothly, and seem a little stiffer than my other wheels. I did my usual lunchtime loop out and back up San Bruno Mtn and was really surprised to notice how much difference there was when I got out of the saddle to climb - I found myself able to keep a higher cadence than before for a given gear, and, as advertised, if I tried my feeble attempt at a sprint the response really was noticable. Descending was very smooth and precise - but the sprint/standing climb were a really nice surprise. I'm just hoping for hub longevity.
Jack, I got my first ride in with the 19's today - very nice, although I wasn't sure what differences I'd notice. They roll smoothly, and seem a little stiffer than my other wheels. I did my usual lunchtime loop out and back up San Bruno Mtn and was really surprised to notice how much difference there was when I got out of the saddle to climb - I found myself able to keep a higher cadence than before for a given gear, and, as advertised, if I tried my feeble attempt at a sprint the response really was noticable. Descending was very smooth and precise - but the sprint/standing climb were a really nice surprise. I'm just hoping for hub longevity.
Thanks for the report. If I were to scrounge up enough dough, and when the Mrs. isn't looking, Williams is on my list for sure.
09-23-09, 12:38 PM
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Tired of the clicking noise on the tandem.
Ditching the Sram Red (1090R) Chain.
Just bought a KMC X10 SL (silver) since the reviews are very good. Hopefully it solves the problem.
Ditching the Sram Red (1090R) Chain.
Just bought a KMC X10 SL (silver) since the reviews are very good. Hopefully it solves the problem.
09-25-09, 05:35 PM
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Stopped off to pick up some of my favourite green pads:
Descending Diablo today was a blast - unfortunately Williams hubs > Williams pads
Descending Diablo today was a blast - unfortunately Williams hubs > Williams pads
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