What road bike do you have?
11-03-10, 03:53 AM
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11-03-10, 05:54 AM
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It's been a while since I've posted a picture of my bike.
Today, I cleaned up the cables a bit. The rear brake cable was a tad short, and the computer wires were all jumbled up in the front. There was also some stuff near the bottom bracket area... which I presume was dirt and sugar from drink mixes. It took a little scrubbing to get off, but it's all clean.
Oh, I also added some 3M Reflexite tape, which comes in black. It's hard to notice it during the day, and it also has a double function. Keeps the frame from getting chain slap and I also added some on the headtube for cable rub.
Today, I cleaned up the cables a bit. The rear brake cable was a tad short, and the computer wires were all jumbled up in the front. There was also some stuff near the bottom bracket area... which I presume was dirt and sugar from drink mixes. It took a little scrubbing to get off, but it's all clean.
Oh, I also added some 3M Reflexite tape, which comes in black. It's hard to notice it during the day, and it also has a double function. Keeps the frame from getting chain slap and I also added some on the headtube for cable rub.
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11-03-10, 08:39 AM
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11-03-10, 12:50 PM
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My understanding is that they are plenty strong. Unfortunately it sounds like they are also a total ***** to true.
11-03-10, 01:36 PM
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11-03-10, 02:08 PM
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11-03-10, 03:13 PM
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11-03-10, 04:34 PM
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overall, i have not had good luck with paired spoke wheels. they are plenty strong but the paired pattern requires much more spoke tension than a traditional wheel. over time this can cause the hub flange or rim to crack if it is not reinforced over traditional ones.
however from what i hear (i am a campy guy) shimano paired spoke wheels have a very good reputation and service history. unless you are larger, i wouldnt worry at all.
however from what i hear (i am a campy guy) shimano paired spoke wheels have a very good reputation and service history. unless you are larger, i wouldnt worry at all.
11-03-10, 06:11 PM
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11-03-10, 06:16 PM
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overall, i have not had good luck with paired spoke wheels. they are plenty strong but the paired pattern requires much more spoke tension than a traditional wheel. over time this can cause the hub flange or rim to crack if it is not reinforced over traditional ones.
however from what i hear (i am a campy guy) shimano paired spoke wheels have a very good reputation and service history. unless you are larger, i wouldnt worry at all.
however from what i hear (i am a campy guy) shimano paired spoke wheels have a very good reputation and service history. unless you are larger, i wouldnt worry at all.
11-03-10, 06:21 PM
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Oh, you like the pictures, eh? Snap, snap?
Here:
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The trouble is the bottle (pictured) doesn't fit in the bottle holder (pictured). I'm thinking maybe it's the wrong size?
Here:
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The trouble is the bottle (pictured) doesn't fit in the bottle holder (pictured). I'm thinking maybe it's the wrong size?
11-04-10, 12:34 AM
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I know I had the dream bike (matte blk), but I decided to down grade pocket some cash and invest some into a TT bike and MTN bike.. so I started from scratch and build a crispy all new parts 2011 52cm tarmac pro sl3! (not bb30) enjoy!
( I have yet to install the all black feather brake calipers I got and the thomson stem to match the post...) As the tarmac sits it weights 14.6lbs and will get lighter with the other parts...
( I have yet to install the all black feather brake calipers I got and the thomson stem to match the post...) As the tarmac sits it weights 14.6lbs and will get lighter with the other parts...
11-04-10, 05:27 AM
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McD's Bianchi
Here's my Bianchi Eros; Campy Mirage grupo, Mavic CXP30s with Campy Record hubs, Continental GP4000 tires, bladed spokes front, straight rear, Fi'zi:k saddle, Simga Rox 9.0 computer, Shimano XTR pedals, Torelli cages. I've been riding this Eros for 5 years. It's been a great ride. Very happy; however, thinking about an upgrade.
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11-04-10, 07:31 PM
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My main bike is a Merlin Carbon Fiber Titanium Lunaris purchased 5 years ago. A wonderful, responsive and quiet ride. My second bike I purchased in 1976 is a Joe Freschi lugged steel framed bike. Still in mint condition but ridden more by my two sons. Also a great bike as good as the day it was bought.
11-05-10, 05:57 PM
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Oh, you like the pictures, eh? Snap, snap?
Here:
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The trouble is the bottle (pictured) doesn't fit in the bottle holder (pictured). I'm thinking maybe it's the wrong size?
Here:
Attachment 176715
The trouble is the bottle (pictured) doesn't fit in the bottle holder (pictured). I'm thinking maybe it's the wrong size?
11-06-10, 08:58 PM
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I for one am interested in hearing your experience in riding fixed with a chain tensioner.
11-06-10, 09:00 PM
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I've always wondered this - why wouldn't it work?
11-06-10, 09:20 PM
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if (when) you stop pedaling faster than the wheel the loose (bottom) side of the chain becomes the tight side. this will cause the tensioner to slam against the chain stay and the chain will probably slip/come off.
even if you made a "fixed" tightener that bolted solid it would still probably fail. the bearings in jockey wheels are not made to take the load of a tight chain...
edit: the above does not come form personal experience. troubleshooting engineering "issues" is what i do for a living.
even if you made a "fixed" tightener that bolted solid it would still probably fail. the bearings in jockey wheels are not made to take the load of a tight chain...
edit: the above does not come form personal experience. troubleshooting engineering "issues" is what i do for a living.