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10-21-16, 06:49 PM
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10-21-16, 06:49 PM
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10-21-16, 07:12 PM
well hello there
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Transition lenses for my pre-dawn rides.
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10-21-16, 07:56 PM
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Tacx Brake Block Tuner
Park Tools Spoke Tension Meter
10-21-16, 07:59 PM
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10-21-16, 08:06 PM
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Jagwire makes a set of wedges for setting toe in.
10-21-16, 08:09 PM
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10-21-16, 08:53 PM
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Good for all types of rim brakes and works on wheels with up to 36 spokes and rims up to 40mm wide.
I use to use pennies as shims for toe-in and that worked "OK" but this also sets the horizontal alignment as well.
On sale for $15 from PBK. It's a good thing!
If you jump to 2:00 of this video you can see how easy it is to use.
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This is a great tool for getting your brake pads "toed-in" and perfectly aligned very quickly.
Good for all types of rim brakes and works on wheels with up to 36 spokes and rims up to 40mm wide.
I use to use pennies as shims for toe-in and that worked "OK" but this also sets the horizontal alignment as well.
On sale for $15 from PBK. It's a good thing!
If you jump to 2:00 of this video you can see how it is used:
Good for all types of rim brakes and works on wheels with up to 36 spokes and rims up to 40mm wide.
I use to use pennies as shims for toe-in and that worked "OK" but this also sets the horizontal alignment as well.
On sale for $15 from PBK. It's a good thing!
If you jump to 2:00 of this video you can see how it is used:
10-21-16, 09:05 PM
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10-21-16, 09:16 PM
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I bought a Castelli Gabba 2 a month ago and I loved it. I thought of getting a new winter jacket as well:
ELEMENTO 2 7X(AIR) JACKET
ELEMENTO 2 7X(AIR) JACKET
10-22-16, 03:33 AM
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These two Dahons:
i intend to use the Vybe D7 to chase and circle around my wife as she rides her trike. Other than that, I normally use it as if it were a single-speed in top gear.
The Speed8 quickly became my favorite bike, to the point where I almost stopped riding my full-size Treks altogether! This thing is incredibly fast for a 20-incher, extremely maneuverable, albeit sometimes annoyingly hard-riding given its short spokes and high-pressure Schwalbe Marathon Supremes.
A road helmet to replace an identical one that broke my fall in July (long-ish, stupid-ish story that I'm still uncomfortable talking about):
And a couple of 20x1-3/8 tires and tubes that aren't too dried out to be useful and easily mountable on the Feida's rims:
Actually, I was lucky enough to find a couple of 22x1-3/8 tubes that had Schrader valves, which are far easier to install than the hard-to-source-locally 20x1-3/8s with their Woods valves (which don't allow pressure readings!)
From Amazon:
Bike Hand tool kit:
I wanted to get something better than this, but this was the only tool kit that Amazon would ship over to Saudi Arabia, along with this Bike Hand repair stand:
Then there were a few odds and ends, such as tubes, patches, cheap hub axles for the Feida and the Phoenix... etc.
i intend to use the Vybe D7 to chase and circle around my wife as she rides her trike. Other than that, I normally use it as if it were a single-speed in top gear.
The Speed8 quickly became my favorite bike, to the point where I almost stopped riding my full-size Treks altogether! This thing is incredibly fast for a 20-incher, extremely maneuverable, albeit sometimes annoyingly hard-riding given its short spokes and high-pressure Schwalbe Marathon Supremes.
A road helmet to replace an identical one that broke my fall in July (long-ish, stupid-ish story that I'm still uncomfortable talking about):
And a couple of 20x1-3/8 tires and tubes that aren't too dried out to be useful and easily mountable on the Feida's rims:
Actually, I was lucky enough to find a couple of 22x1-3/8 tubes that had Schrader valves, which are far easier to install than the hard-to-source-locally 20x1-3/8s with their Woods valves (which don't allow pressure readings!)
From Amazon:
Bike Hand tool kit:
I wanted to get something better than this, but this was the only tool kit that Amazon would ship over to Saudi Arabia, along with this Bike Hand repair stand:
Then there were a few odds and ends, such as tubes, patches, cheap hub axles for the Feida and the Phoenix... etc.
10-22-16, 09:47 AM
I like bikes
My kid and I have both bought into modern lugged steel framesets. Quite different frames, but we will be build them up pretty similar, yet looking very different when finished.
Collecting mostly Campy parts for each, with near matching drivetrain & wheels...
My frame is a Tipo Corsa (I've wanted a celeste bike forever) & his is a Gran Criterium (in red). Should be a very fun buildup with my 23 yr old son.
Collecting mostly Campy parts for each, with near matching drivetrain & wheels...
My frame is a Tipo Corsa (I've wanted a celeste bike forever) & his is a Gran Criterium (in red). Should be a very fun buildup with my 23 yr old son.
10-22-16, 10:15 AM
well hello there
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My kid and I have both bought into modern lugged steel framesets. Quite different frames, but we will be build them up pretty similar, yet looking very different when finished.
Collecting mostly Campy parts for each, with near matching drivetrain & wheels...
My frame is a Tipo Corsa (I've wanted a celeste bike forever) & his is a Gran Criterium (in red). Should be a very fun buildup with my 23 yr old son.
Collecting mostly Campy parts for each, with near matching drivetrain & wheels...
My frame is a Tipo Corsa (I've wanted a celeste bike forever) & his is a Gran Criterium (in red). Should be a very fun buildup with my 23 yr old son.
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10-22-16, 01:59 PM
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got a quad lock stem mount for my iPhone 4s at a lbs for a big discount since it was for an old phone, another joy of owning an old phone.
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10-23-16, 01:16 PM
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Zipp 30 Course rim brake wheel set and Vittorrio Corsa graphene 25 mm tires. The 21/25 mm rim expands the tires to 28 mm. About $800 total. Smooth and fast.
10-23-16, 06:45 PM
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Retul-style Trek Precision Fitting for my new Domane SLR
Final position, Right
Final position, Left
Final position, Right
Final position, Left
10-25-16, 09:21 PM
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Some winter clothing, a Jersey and two pair of tights
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10-27-16, 09:25 AM
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For my Synapse (Specialized Power Expert Saddle).
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10-27-16, 10:17 AM
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10-27-16, 09:22 PM
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For my Synapse. My second spurcycle bell. I tried the RockBros copycat route. It was cheap but there's just no comparison.
10-27-16, 09:23 PM
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I'm curious how they got your weight balanced better on your saddle. I would assume they adjusted several things in your fit. Do you know if it was simply a matter of lowering your seatpost? was your saddle turned a bit to one side prior to fit? Is one leg slightly longer than the other that was causing one side of your pelvis to not sit as level?
10-27-16, 09:34 PM
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I just bought the same saddle. Hands down the ugliest saddle I have ever seen on a bike, but it works. Great saddle. Nice purchase