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10-23-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,202
Posted By wheelreason

Best I can tell it's a bunch of InterWeb experts,...

Best I can tell it's a bunch of InterWeb experts, retro grouches, semi competent DIYers and guys that worked at bike shops in HS or college telling folks in the industry how things go... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-22, 01:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,113
Posted By genejockey

This is the quandary I'm in with my Litespeed. I...

This is the quandary I'm in with my Litespeed. I built it up with 7410 Dura Ace, partly because I had most of the groupset, and partly because it was 'age appropriate' for a 1995 frame. And it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,113
Posted By merlinextraligh

I actually prefer the look of the bike before....

I actually prefer the look of the bike before. However, the SRAM Force group works great; it rides like a new bike, and disassembly, reassembly for travel should be much easier.

,
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-22, 12:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,113
Posted By merlinextraligh

Restoring the Merlin (or why Titanium is still cool)

I decided to restore my 24 year old Merlin Extralight. In its current configuration it has a mishmash of Shimano 10 speed mechanical components.

A few years back, I added S&S couplers to make...
02-04-21, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,190
Posted By Cyclist0108

Buying a used cassette is about as attractive a...

Buying a used cassette is about as attractive a proposition as buying a used toothbrush.

Microshift has some reasonable prices if you can't find a new XT one on sale. SLX is also a value...
01-29-21, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,435
Posted By cxwrench

Never said Shimano did make one. I was just...

Never said Shimano did make one. I was just letting the OP know that his derailleur was a 'long' cage but it's a medium, and explaining the SS, GS, and SGS descriptions in general.
01-08-21, 11:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,322
Posted By HillRider

Most better quality current headsets use sealed...

Most better quality current headsets use sealed cartridge bearings and require very little maintenance. I remove and wipe the bearings and cups clean of dirt and old grease and regrease them, mostly...
01-05-21, 06:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,448
Posted By Crankycrank

That should be an easy build. 1 1/8" external cup...

That should be an easy build. 1 1/8" external cup Aheadset (not sure where the 1" came from) + ITA BB + 27.2 seatpost + braze on front derailleur + standard short reach center mount brakes. Very...
01-02-21, 11:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,448
Posted By klasse

Well, you may have to swap the bottom bracket if...

Well, you may have to swap the bottom bracket if the length is not proper. I guess my first step would be how many speeds I want to run, then Shimano, Sram, or Campy...then go from there. 2004 was...
12-13-20, 12:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,723
Posted By HillRider

+1. At this point the "N" = 10 and I see no...

+1. At this point the "N" = 10 and I see no advantage to going higher. I also have plenty of spares and they are likely to last longer than I will.

The current fad to 1X takes advantage of the...
11-19-20, 01:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,649
Posted By reconnaissance

Well, it’s definitely badly damaged. You didn’t...

Well, it’s definitely badly damaged. You didn’t say how you did it, but your repair will at least keep the rain out :) You recognized this is a structural member and given the circumstances took a...
10-02-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By shoota

And this is why most people use tubes for road...

And this is why most people use tubes for road bikes still. The high pressure just doesn't work well with sealant and punctures. It's great for gravel but tires are usually under 40-45psi..
10-02-20, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 920
Posted By The Old Peddler

Personally, I prefer tubes in my bike tires. But...

Personally, I prefer tubes in my bike tires. But then, I started biking around the time Goodyear invented vulcanized rubber. LOL.

The Old Peddler
10-01-20, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,487
Posted By DrIsotope

I never had the opportunity to try the Rival...

I never had the opportunity to try the Rival calipers-- though the reviews I've found have been middling at best. I bought my levers used, and they didn't come with calipers, so I went all-in on...
10-01-20, 07:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,071
Posted By HillRider

OK, your out-of-pocket cost was small but how...

OK, your out-of-pocket cost was small but how much time did you spend and what would you have had to pay to have someone else do the work? Even at $3/hour it would have added significant cost to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-20, 03:03 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 16,084
Posted By Elvo

No glove, no love

No glove, no love
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-20, 12:44 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 9,862
Posted By Fiery

This is correct: ...

This is correct:
https://archive.trekbikes.com/images/bikes/2003/large/5200.jpg

This is not correct:...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 09:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,983
Posted By Psimet2001

Old "grey beard" wisdom Break a spoke -...

Old "grey beard" wisdom

Break a spoke - replace it.
Break a second spoke - replace it.
Break a third spoke - time to respoke the wheel.

In reality if you are breaking spokes and the wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-20, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,983
Posted By Psimet2001

1993 called and it wanted you to know that rims...

1993 called and it wanted you to know that rims today are a lot stiffer than they used to be. 32 and 36 are really overkill for most riders unless they are starting to get further north of 250lb.
08-31-20, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 452
Posted By squirtdad

fwiw......think long term not short term bucks. ...

fwiw......think long term not short term bucks. IME using matched components eliminates a lof of fiddly issues both initial set up and long term riding .5mm is not much and maybe the electronc...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-20, 05:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,076
Posted By fietsbob

Going before an OCD Tribunal ? if you pay...

Going before an OCD Tribunal ?

if you pay The Church ahead of time your sins are pre-forgiven,

it's called Indulgences , and in the middle ages, it financed building the great cathedrals .....
08-06-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,472
Posted By clasher

4703 rings are 4 arm, they won't fit a 6603...

4703 rings are 4 arm, they won't fit a 6603 crank. I upgraded the rest of my drivetrain to 4703 but wanted to keep running my 6603 cranks in case I want to put a 28T inner ring on in the future. I...
07-06-20, 07:54 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,275
Posted By Drew Eckhardt

Campagnolo 10 speed discontinued

Campagnolo's 2020-2021 catalog has no 10 speed groups, suggesting 10 speed cassette options will dwindle.

13-26 was out of stock every place I checked. 11-25 and 13-29 also appear to be missing in...
04-08-20, 05:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,777
Posted By CykelFlicka

Right after I bought it - had to take the train...

Right after I bought it - had to take the train an hour south to try it out, but it was worth it! Need to get some shoes as my cleats are back home in the US, hence the flat pedals.

Dumb question...
04-07-20, 12:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,777
Posted By Camilo

Excellent choice! That's an ageless frameset,...

Excellent choice! That's an ageless frameset, imho.

I had a baby blue R2000 triple (stock was full 9 speed 6503 Ultegra w/ DuraAce long cage RD, Mavic Ksyrium wheels) it was a great bike. With...
04-01-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,777
Posted By CykelFlicka

One is a 1996 Giant CFR 3 (originally 7 speed...

One is a 1996 Giant CFR 3 (originally 7 speed RSX), the other a 1999 Giant CFR "Pro" (9 speed Ultegra). Giants are reaaaaally popular down here, I guess they did a good job with direct marketing to...
12-10-19, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,545
Posted By HillRider

And wait 5-1/2 years to comment.

And wait 5-1/2 years to comment.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-19, 06:12 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,958
Posted By blakcloud

To answer the OP's question, I chose Dura Ace....

To answer the OP's question, I chose Dura Ace. Yes, they do the same job but the Dura Ace has a refined finish that just makes it look better. Though not part of the original question I to think the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-19, 05:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,958
Posted By Nachoman

Dura Ace. But 105 is race worthy.

Dura Ace. But 105 is race worthy.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,958
Posted By masi61

+1 to this. It is just a shame that 90% of the...

+1 to this. It is just a shame that 90% of the ones on the used market have significant scratching of the finish. I wish one of the crankskin type of companies would make a type of protective wrap...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,958
Posted By Kimmo

And once more, the FC-7800 is the finest-looking...

And once more, the FC-7800 is the finest-looking external bearing crankset ever made.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-19, 09:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,269
Posted By Psimet2001

10 years and counting

September 16. 2009 I officially filed to make PSIMET a business.

The business grew from the early interactions I had here. I would be remiss if I didn't celebrate the 10th anniversary of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-19, 09:18 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,484
Posted By jadocs

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/157d291a_f1ae_4b04_9599_672fb4565ed7_e1e8fbc998031f85135b03f4ca7d69154f814b43.jpeg
This has nothing to do with the pro’s but since...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 48,484
Posted By MoAlpha

Pretty bike and who doesn’t love a nice root...

Pretty bike and who doesn’t love a nice root canal?

Federal employee and “mostly former” neurologist, here.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,879
Posted By Kimmo

When I don't have replacement HS cartridges...

When I don't have replacement HS cartridges available, I just whip em out, run some solvent through and work em a bit, which usually removes most of the grittiness. Relube with some heavy chain oil,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,879
Posted By Chi_Z

Because those older Roubaix uses proprietary 1...

Because those older Roubaix uses proprietary 1 3/8 inch bottom bearings that are very hard to source. You cannot just get the same diameter, you also have to get the angle right. Nowadays I stay...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-19, 10:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,379
Posted By softreset

I picked up a random stranger who got dropped

This evening while driving home from work on my usual route, I had the Sacramento area river ride zip past me. Or at least I think that's what it was, they were coming down W Elverta Road (just NW of...
06-24-14, 07:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,545
Posted By Kimmo

Half-step triple, using double parts

I sullied the weapon today with flat bars and yucky plastic canti brake levers, not to mention the crapola plastic Shimano friction thumbies (two lefts).

But this temporary insult was merely to...
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