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Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-15, 08:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,415
Posted By RickB.

Ya, my Vitesse wheels with 24/28 spokes never...

Ya, my Vitesse wheels with 24/28 spokes never needed any maintenance under my 200 pounds in the 2 years that I had them...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-15, 08:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,415
Posted By RickB.

I had a great experience purchasing a set of Boyd...

I had a great experience purchasing a set of Boyd Vitesse wheels a few years ago. I thought they were great wheels. I regret selling them with my old bike. I am also looking to get a set of the...
Forum: Recumbent
08-10-15, 07:46 PM
Replies: 1,046
Views: 497,080
Posted By RickB.

470461 Haluzak Horizon , pic taken back in...

470461 Haluzak Horizon , pic taken back in May...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-15, 06:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 15,511
Posted By RickB.

Been using homebrew like this for a long time,...

Been using homebrew like this for a long time, the best for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-15, 05:00 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,574
Posted By RickB.

New to me '04 CAAD7...470185 puts me in the Cult...

New to me '04 CAAD7...470185 puts me in the Cult of CAAD, does this get me into the black bike club too....?


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Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,013
Posted By RickB.

OK thanks, the ad said 2001, the serial number...

OK thanks, the ad said 2001, the serial number made me think 2002, but the components made me think '03-'04...


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Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10,411
Views: 3,341,013
Posted By RickB.

May I join? My new to me 2002ish R1000...

May I join? My new to me 2002ish R1000 CAAD7(?).... from the local classifieds...470089

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Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-13, 12:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,878
Posted By RickB.

I'm fine down to 0-F so far, it's usually the air...

I'm fine down to 0-F so far, it's usually the air quality that puts me off the bike before it gets too cold...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-13-13, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,476
Posted By RickB.

Nokian W106 700x45 on my rigid 29er. This is my...

Nokian W106 700x45 on my rigid 29er. This is my second winter on them in northern Utah. I commute daily 18 miles round trip (until the air quality gets too bad) , have lost one stud. When it's time...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-13, 07:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,396
Posted By RickB.

There are places around that rent FatBikes for...

There are places around that rent FatBikes for fun in the snow, Park City, and around Yellowstone area. Think I may try that this winter, but can't see myself buying one.
Forum: Touring
10-10-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,138
Posted By RickB.

Been looking at this one myself, freestanding,...

Been looking at this one myself, freestanding, lightweight, to throw in my BOB for 1-3 nighters up in the nearby canyons....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-13, 09:32 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,213
Posted By RickB.

+++ Planet Bike SuperFlash Turbo, 2 yrs running,...

+++ Planet Bike SuperFlash Turbo, 2 yrs running, no problems.
Forum: Commuting
10-06-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 680
Views: 430,680
Posted By RickB.

Yes! Although I must admit that since '99, when I...

Yes! Although I must admit that since '99, when I got it, I have spent a bit more than that on it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-13, 09:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,559
Posted By RickB.

My daily commuter from '86.344476

My daily commuter from '86.344476
Forum: Commuting
10-06-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 680
Views: 430,680
Posted By RickB.

Great thread! Love the pics. Thought I would...

Great thread! Love the pics. Thought I would share my $12 thrift store find...344468
Find a bike that makes you happy when you ride it, and you're doing it right!
Forum: Commuting
09-23-13, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 764
Posted By RickB.

342406http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MNSG8K/...

342406http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MNSG8K/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Maybe this, it clamps onto your seatpost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-13, 12:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,445
Posted By RickB.

I was mainly looking for just the right rear cone...

I was mainly looking for just the right rear cone but may just get all four to replace at once and the ball bearings too..

An way, at SJS they show the part # I'm looking for (Y-3AE 03100) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,445
Posted By RickB.

Where to get Shimano Cones?

I have a wh-r500 wheelset that needs new cones and maybe ball bearings.... I have part numbers from shimanos website but am having a hard time finding replacement cones.... Are there "after market"...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-27-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,212
Posted By RickB.

I use this from Turtle Fur : ...

I use this from Turtle Fur :

http://tinyurl.com/bpcxmn6

and I actually had to trim some fabric away from the mouth area to let my big goatee hang out. Has worked well for me down into upper...
Forum: Commuting
12-19-12, 11:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,379
Posted By RickB.

Some people are just idiots.

Some people are just idiots.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-12-12, 08:42 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 35,934
Posted By RickB.

Thanks for the update chaadster.... I received my...

Thanks for the update chaadster.... I received my "ote" goggles and can confirm the hugeness of them! I don't think I'll bothe to exchange them though after your description of the regular goggles....
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-01-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 92,099
Posted By RickB.

On the subject of tyre lyners I was thynking of...

On the subject of tyre lyners I was thynking of using a thin foam pipe insulation.... overkill maybe, but lighter than an old cut tyre. Anyone try this before?
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-16-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 526,007
Posted By RickB.

284026284027 . My 3 season crappy...

284026284027

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My 3 season crappy wintry weather ride...with recently acquired Marathons (HS420) and Beaver Tail fenders. I have some home made studded tires I'm going to try, but may break...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-15-12, 01:06 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 35,934
Posted By RickB.

WOW. Mine haven't arrived yet, but HOLY CRAP!...

WOW. Mine haven't arrived yet, but HOLY CRAP! Guess I'll try them on for giggles and send them back, but I'm not posting a pic!
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-11-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 35,934
Posted By RickB.

Just placed an order as well, no error messages...

Just placed an order as well, no error messages at all.... Ordered the 'over the eyeglasses' model, then realized there is a disclaimer :

* Please Note - OTE goggles do not fit

with most...
Forum: Commuting
10-24-12, 12:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,811
Posted By RickB.

I carry a Lezyne mini hand pump buried in the...

I carry a Lezyne mini hand pump buried in the trunk bag as well as 2 CO2 cartridges and one extra tube, I like the speed of the CO2's, but "They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-12, 12:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,392
Posted By RickB.

mold.

mold.
Forum: Commuting
09-29-12, 10:56 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 18,163
Posted By RickB.

Really? The folks who make a consumable item...

Really? The folks who make a consumable item "have a strong economic incentive in making them last as long as they can" ?
Forum: Commuting
09-25-12, 12:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,135
Posted By RickB.

http://www.bikeforums.net/image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4A...

http://www.bikeforums.net/image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAQEAYABgAAD/7AARRHVja3kAAQAEAAAAWgAA/9sAQwACAQECAQECAgICAgICAgMFAwMDAwMGBAQDBQcGBwcHBgcHCAkLCQgICggHBwoNCgoLDAwMDAcJDg8NDA4LDAwM/9sAQwECAgID...
Forum: Commuting
09-25-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,135
Posted By RickB.

This from Turtle Fur: ...

This from Turtle Fur: http://tinyurl.com/bl7rvs8

or a Smartwool Neck Gaiter is what I use with a good thermal skull cap that covers my ears, the neck gaiter for the temps you describe, the...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-12, 05:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,709
Posted By RickB.

Great timing with this thread. Had a flat last...

Great timing with this thread. Had a flat last night on the way home. The Tire: Vittoria Randonneur, 700x28, stout tire, however not impervious to nails and screws. Wire bead; took so much work and...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-12, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,197
Posted By RickB.

Yabba Dabba Dumb!

Yabba Dabba Dumb!
Forum: Commuting
08-27-12, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,157
Posted By RickB.

Any one try these yet? ...

Any one try these yet?

http://sciencekit.com/visorgogs/p/IG0026241/

I will be getting some when the temps start to go down and the fogging goes up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

Thanks Coach, I don't think swapping out the hub...

Thanks Coach, I don't think swapping out the hub is necessary, I'm fine running with the washers. Might be interested in the endcaps though when you get them... Gotta get out and ride, gonna get too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 11:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

No worries, I'm gonna run with the washers where...

No worries, I'm gonna run with the washers where they are. I can't imagine why this wouldn't work just fine...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 12:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

Oh so on the inside of the endcap/locknut,...

Oh so on the inside of the endcap/locknut, between it and the cartridge bearing instead of being between the endcap and fork.... I think I get it...

Thanks for the input guys!





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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

"Probably the best option would be to put the...

"Probably the best option would be to put the washer under the axle face, if it's possible on that hub."

-Trying to visualize "under the axle face" ... hmm

"Otherwise, I guess another 2mm OLD...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 11:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

264067 This is with the washer, without it...

264067

This is with the washer, without it the hub touches the fork above the dropout...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 10:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

Fork is Easton EC70, wheels are Boyd Vitesse......

Fork is Easton EC70, wheels are Boyd Vitesse... Camera is dead right now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,968
Posted By RickB.

Front hub rubs the fork .....

Got a new wheelset this week and the outer portion of the front hub rubs on the fork just above the dropouts. So I put a very thin washer as a spacer between the fork and hub endcap on each side. Now...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,917
Posted By RickB.

http://www.pakebikes.com/product/F8EF09/C%27Mute+F...

http://www.pakebikes.com/product/F8EF09/C%27Mute+Frame

http://store.somafab.com/pacfrfoset.html

$259.99

I don't know about "nimble" , but the price is right....
Forum: Commuting
04-19-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,858
Posted By RickB.

Pake ...

Pake

http://www.pakebikes.com/product_images/CBF95F_detail.JPG
Forum: Commuting
04-14-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 759
Posted By RickB.

PAKE ...

PAKE

http://www.pakebikes.com/product/F8EF09/C%27Mute+Frame
Forum: Commuting
04-14-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,223
Posted By RickB.

Love the bar ends on my commuter, in fact it's...

Love the bar ends on my commuter, in fact it's the only Dura-Ace bling I've ever owned...... However, I grew up riding with downtube shifters, and never had a problem with either.
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,404
Posted By RickB.

PAKE and SOMA is in my town...

PAKE and SOMA is in my town...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-28-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,114
Posted By RickB.

I cover the front vents on my helmet with clear...

I cover the front vents on my helmet with clear packing tape, wear a polar fleece type beanie with ear flaps, and either a smart wool neck gaiter that also puts a second layer over my ears, or a...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,879
Posted By RickB.

I put some chainring bolts in the dropouts (mine...

I put some chainring bolts in the dropouts (mine are horizontal), so that when I put the back wheel on the axle always goes back to the same position. After finding some videos on youtube I find my...
Forum: Commuting
10-20-11, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,280
Posted By RickB.

Mee too, since last spring.... Two of them, I use...

Mee too, since last spring.... Two of them, I use rechargeable CR123 batts and those twofish lock block mounts. One on the handlebar and one on the helmet. Works very well.
Forum: Commuting
10-11-11, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By RickB.

Invisible Helmet?

"Ugly, geeky, hair destroyers..." :innocent:


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/8738888/An-invisible-cycle-helmet-wins-design-award.html
Forum: Commuting
09-25-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,223
Posted By RickB.

Anyone here ever try the Pake ??? ...

Anyone here ever try the Pake ???

http://store.somafab.com/pacfrfoset.html
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