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Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 03:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,215
Posted By edogawa

Short distances don't necessitate the efficiency...

Short distances don't necessitate the efficiency (or expense) of a road bike. I recommend the hybrid on the merits of price and versatility. I don't like pigeon holing bikes into narrow applications,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-17-08, 02:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 41,831
Posted By edogawa

Park tools are sold in bike shops, don't you...

Park tools are sold in bike shops, don't you think that's a big deal? In my experience, shearing type cutters with curved jaws can be used to cut bicycle cable and housing. The catch is that they are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-08, 01:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By edogawa

There's a shimano metal slug thing that lets you...

There's a shimano metal slug thing that lets you extract octalink cranks with a normal puller, it's an under-a-buck part. It's part no. TL-FC15. Coins will definitely fail. There was a BF thread with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-09-08, 03:08 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 4,723
Posted By edogawa

Imagine if fans of other sports got crap for...

Imagine if fans of other sports got crap for supporting their favorite teams or players... I think most athletes like having fans. The athletes that don't like fans probably just like money (Latrell...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 02:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,244
Posted By edogawa

I'll throw out my recommendation for Ambrosio...

I'll throw out my recommendation for Ambrosio Excursion (510g) or Evolution (480g). They are very nice, very strong, double eyelet rims. They're the same except the Evolution has milled sidewalls. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-09-08, 01:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 484
Posted By edogawa

That's the correct behavior. 8 speed DA had...

That's the correct behavior. 8 speed DA had shorter pull than other 8 speed, so when you use it with a non 8 speed DA derailleur, it pulls 9 speed amounts of cable. There are only 8 indents, so you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 02:51 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,552
Posted By edogawa

To defend DA's price, it is made in its own...

To defend DA's price, it is made in its own factory in Osaka. The really lower stuff is made overseas for sure (Malaysia is the label I see most often). Ultegra and 105 may be partially domestic, not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-08, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 430
Posted By edogawa

There are two versions of the shifters, st-7800...

There are two versions of the shifters, st-7800 and st-7801. I can't tell you if they feel different as I only have one version mounted at the moment. But from what I've read, they just fixed flight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-08, 09:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,162
Posted By edogawa

Panasonic/National still make a lot of bikes...

Panasonic/National still make a lot of bikes domestically, mostly shopping/commuting bikes but they have the POS division (funny name! piece of ****?) that makes the Panasonic Order System bikes.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 10:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,640
Posted By edogawa

Think of yourself as doing everyone a service,...

Think of yourself as doing everyone a service, you give them motivation to ride harder to pass you, as they teach you a lesson on how you're disrespecting the meaning of "the" (in this case a) yellow...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,162
Posted By edogawa

Panasonic

Panasonic
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 10:47 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,320
Posted By edogawa

The faster you're going the easier it is to ride...

The faster you're going the easier it is to ride no-hands. Though I don't do it while descending. If you can switch hand positions with no problems at slower speeds and flatter terrain, you probably...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 531
Posted By edogawa

They are for carbon steerer tubes as they are...

They are for carbon steerer tubes as they are gentler on the material. Star fangled nuts make preload adjustment easier, so they should be preferred on non-carbon steerers.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,214
Posted By edogawa

From a purely technical point of view, angular...

From a purely technical point of view, angular contact bearings, as they should be called, offer significantly more load capability and wear. This is because a full compliment of balls can be used....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 08:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,535
Posted By edogawa

Another vote for the Dura Ace/Open Pro set. Best...

Another vote for the Dura Ace/Open Pro set. Best hubs within the price range. Cup and cone bearing are better than deep groove bearings. The freehub is titaniun, has more ratchet points and is quiet....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,278
Posted By edogawa

I suppose you could die if it broke off and you...

I suppose you could die if it broke off and you got thrown into traffic, but I doubt that would happen if you chain is the right length. But if it took a significant amount of force to bend it back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-08, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,213
Posted By edogawa

Even severely pitted cones are almost impossible...

Even severely pitted cones are almost impossible to notice when you're on the bike, even though they feel pretty rough when spun in your hands. I don't think your daughter will notice. There's also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,110
Posted By edogawa

You should adjust your derailluer as above, then...

You should adjust your derailluer as above, then get a chain watcher. It's a kluge, but it gives you more margin for error. I think not having a chain watcher is the most OCP thing in cycling....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,336
Posted By edogawa

I still don't think you need a vice to adjust a...

I still don't think you need a vice to adjust a hub. Sheldon's technique works fine. Don't undo the freehub side cone and locknut and just for consistency the right side of the front hub. And as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By edogawa

The dust cap (actually a labrynth seal) is part...

The dust cap (actually a labrynth seal) is part of the cone. I don't think it needs any attention during an overhaul other than cleaning.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 10:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,832
Posted By edogawa

The fork isn't melting

The fork isn't melting
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,696
Posted By edogawa

You're going to have to sacrifice most...

You're going to have to sacrifice most performance criteria if you want ultimate flat resistance. Flat resistant tires are going to be heavy and hard. Use the widest tires you can fit in the frame,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,983
Posted By edogawa

Why not? There's nothing wrong with SPD. Hot...

Why not? There's nothing wrong with SPD. Hot spots have been solved by carbon soles or whatever stiff material good road shoe soles are made of. There are quite a few road specific SPD pedals being...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,383
Posted By edogawa

The chain would only become incompatible if the...

The chain would only become incompatible if the width changed. All 10 speed chains are pretty much compatible. I don't think they would change the width if they didn't change the sprocket spacing.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 10:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,071
Posted By edogawa

You should have asked if anyone still rode 36...

You should have asked if anyone still rode 36 front and back, then you would have felt really alone...
Most of my wheels are at least 32 except a set of Mavic Cosmos, which are my only prebuilt...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-08, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By edogawa

It was between 35 and 50 N/m the last time I...

It was between 35 and 50 N/m the last time I checked a spec sheet.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 09:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 778
Posted By edogawa

I highly un-recommend trying to make a set of...

I highly un-recommend trying to make a set of light climbing wheels as a first attempt. I take that back if climbing wheels means 36 hole rims with straight gauge spokes. But if it means 28 holes...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 09:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,374
Posted By edogawa

Another vote for CXP33s. What you get in...

Another vote for CXP33s. What you get in increased strength and durability more than offsets the weight penalty. They stay straighter and have much more survivability than open pros. An open pro...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,548
Posted By edogawa

Dura Ace parts are not made to perform better...

Dura Ace parts are not made to perform better than lower groups by sacrificing durability. Pro's don't change their parts after every couple races or every couple days in a grand tour. Shifting...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-08, 10:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,891
Posted By edogawa

I weigh 160 and run 25c/28c front/rear with...

I weigh 160 and run 25c/28c front/rear with 80/85psi on one of my bikes. Rides much better than a tubular wheelset with Corsa CXs at 100/110psi. And they certainly feel like they roll better as well....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-08, 01:18 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,281
Posted By edogawa

Looks like they took the styling from XTR. I'm a...

Looks like they took the styling from XTR. I'm a bit disappointed, as I prefer shiny polished aluminum. I guess that's why they made Ultegra SL. Make Ultegra dark grey so they don't have to polish...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-08, 03:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,362
Posted By edogawa

I've also hit a cat. It was on the curb and...

I've also hit a cat. It was on the curb and thought nothing of it, assuming it already knew how to not get hit by cars. I made eye contact with it and it jumps off the curb in front of me. I swerve...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-08, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,896
Posted By edogawa

The 6600s are larger diameter. They also have...

The 6600s are larger diameter. They also have internal grease seals to keep grease from going into the hollow middle section of the hub. The front hub is also rated for radial lacing.

I don't see...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-08, 12:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,724
Posted By edogawa

There is an adapter to change the 7410 headset to...

There is an adapter to change the 7410 headset to threadless. It's made by a company called Noko, but I don't know where you can get them. You can see it on this page (sorry, Japanese), but they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-08, 12:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,532
Posted By edogawa

Typical prices for complete builds in Tokyo seem...

Typical prices for complete builds in Tokyo seem to be from 15,000 yen to 25,000 yen. I suppose in less competitive markets the prices would be higher, but double seems excessive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 908
Posted By edogawa

Even considering weight and bearing quality,...

Even considering weight and bearing quality, there won't be a significant performance difference from 2200 to Dura Ace.

The 2200, Sora and Tiagra hubs are all very rudimentary. Very little...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 02:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 502
Posted By edogawa

How about Veloce and one of those Jtek adapters....

How about Veloce and one of those Jtek adapters. You can use the Campy group with shimano cassettes. You'd be able to keep your wheel interchangeability. I like DA9, my favorite bike in the stable...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By edogawa

Dura Ace axles for FH-7700 are only 400 yen, and...

Dura Ace axles for FH-7700 are only 400 yen, and I wouldn't call those junkie. Don't know what $5 will get you in a bike shop over there though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,424
Posted By edogawa

At least 3 times the diameter of the post

At least 3 times the diameter of the post
Forum: Road Cycling
11-13-07, 01:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,787
Posted By edogawa

Typically everything in Japan should be about 20%...

Typically everything in Japan should be about 20% off the manufacturer's list price, especially mail order. More than that much off means a very good deal, while 10% off would be a more realistic...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-07, 09:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,787
Posted By edogawa

Just to make you want one more, the street price...

Just to make you want one more, the street price for the FTC09 is 180,000 yen. The FTC19 is 120,000, making both pretty sweet deals for a titanium frame. Been riding a FTC06 since 2001 and can say...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-07, 10:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,434
Posted By edogawa

If you're in Japan

If you want to save money, used shimano stuff is pretty cheap here. I can point you toward a couple shops if you want.
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