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Forum: Road Cycling
03-23-10, 03:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 966
Posted By mad5427

Thanks. That's what I thought and was having...

Thanks. That's what I thought and was having trouble finding something that said as much. I'm positive they can order those as that's all they found were the RR4xxx rims.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 966
Posted By mad5427

DT Swiss Rims

I am about to build a new set of wheels using my existing Campy Veloce hubs. They are 32 hole and I was pretty much dead set on getting the double eyelet DT Swiss RR 1.1.

I try to buy any and...
08-03-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By mad5427

I ended up passing up on the frame. We're in no...

I ended up passing up on the frame. We're in no hurry to find a new frame for her. She's happy with her road geared hybrid. I'm going to build her new wheels this fall and she'll be very happy. ...
08-03-09, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By mad5427

Cool. Thanks for the input. I wasn't sure what...

Cool. Thanks for the input. I wasn't sure what could of caused that or if it was messed up or not. I think I'll just pass.
08-03-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 425
Posted By mad5427

Paint chips in a potential frame

I found a frame that would be perfect to build up for my wife. I think I can get the frame for a decent price. It's an aluminum frame and all the pictures show that it's in great shape, except this...
07-16-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By mad5427

Thanks for your response. It wasn't until right...

Thanks for your response. It wasn't until right after I sent the post that I realized that I could just rebuild using my current hubs. They are 32 hole hubs and are in perfect shape. It really is...
07-16-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 567
Posted By mad5427

Campy compatible hubs

The more I get into doing work on my own bikes, the more I'm interested in pushing my knowledge and abilities.

I have a very old set of Mavic CXP-21 wheels on my bike. They are slightly out of...
07-10-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By mad5427

It's the bike shop inside REI in Cary, NC. Every...

It's the bike shop inside REI in Cary, NC. Every single person I've worked with there is fantastic. They actually take the time to explain to the uneducated like myself and has made me more...
07-10-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By mad5427

I tried just tightening the cable. Didn't work. ...

I tried just tightening the cable. Didn't work.

I ended up taking the bike to the guys who I have been buying all my parts from. I wanted to see what they thought. A guy there played with the...
07-07-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By mad5427

Thanks for all the responses. The thumb...

Thanks for all the responses.

The thumb button and the lever were both freely able to be pressed with nothing happening. There was no sticking. It kind of seemed like they weren't attached to...
07-06-09, 08:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By mad5427

I hope it's just a problem with how the cable is...

I hope it's just a problem with how the cable is sitting. The took so much care to make sure the new housing was the perfect lengths, the ends were ground flat and everything was as good as I could...
07-06-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 792
Posted By mad5427

Shifting problem with new cables

Hello all.

I just finished building up my new frame and everything seemed good to go. I was a little unsure about my derailleur adjustment so I took the bike to a pro shop near me just to have...
06-04-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By mad5427

The bearings required for my headset are I.D....

The bearings required for my headset are I.D. 30mm, O.D. 41mm and 6.5mm thick. The cost of the two bearing cartridges would be around $35-40+ online and I'd like to avoid this if possible. I've...
06-01-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By mad5427

New bearings for Cane Creek Zero Stack Headset

I recently purchased a used frame to swap all my components over to since my old frame is a little too big.

This new(to me at least) frame is from 2002. It came with the fork and headset...
05-26-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 867
Posted By mad5427

Awesome. Thanks for all the info. I think...

Awesome. Thanks for all the info.

I think I'm going to get the Craftsman beam-style as it's a great price and can handle all the higher torque numbers. I also think I'll get the harbor freight...
05-26-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 867
Posted By mad5427

Another torque wrench thread

I've been reading through the countless threads on here about the seemingly limitless options and opinions on torque wrenches.

I'm very much a beginner and am planning on swapping all the...
05-14-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,122
Posted By mad5427

My wife has a Subaru Forrester and it's a perfect...

My wife has a Subaru Forrester and it's a perfect vehicle. It's all wheel drive, so we feel safe in inclement weather.

It gets decent gas milage for the type of vehicle it is.

You could...
05-13-09, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By mad5427

Holy crap. I'm a jackass and never even thought...

Holy crap. I'm a jackass and never even thought of that. I didn't even know that it existing.

Perfect simple solution.

Thanks.
05-13-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By mad5427

Campy front derailleur question

I just bought a new frame and want to transfer all my current components over. I currently have all 9 speed Campy parts. It has a 39/53 Veloce Crankset and a 13-26, 9 speed cassette. The rear...
05-08-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,844
Posted By mad5427

I definitely can't afford anything custom like...

I definitely can't afford anything custom like that.

Psychologically, one thing that has been sticking with me since I started questioning the size of my bike is the height of the top tube. The...
05-08-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,844
Posted By mad5427

Ha. I have to admit that I am looking for...

Ha. I have to admit that I am looking for justification to get something "new". Could be because my wife has bought two nice new bikes in the time that I bought one used one. I guess I just want...
05-06-09, 09:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,844
Posted By mad5427

Bianchi aluminum frame or steel

I have a previous thread about the perfect bike size for me. I have a 2001 Bianchi Veloce that's 57cm. It's just a hair too big. I've got a 90mm stem and the seat pushed forward. I can put my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By mad5427

New wheel questions

Hello all,

I have a 2001 Bianchi Veloce that is steel framed and has a carbon front fork and carbon seat post. I just had a tuneup and was told and shown that the wheels are both just out of true...
04-22-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 411
Posted By mad5427

Slow upgrade and rebuild of bike

Hello all,

I was wondering if I could get your input on something I've been thinking about doing with my road bike. I have a 2000/2001 (not positive which) Bianchi with a steel frame and carbon...
04-17-09, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By mad5427

Again, both derailleurs are 105's, which along...

Again, both derailleurs are 105's, which along with the carbon front fork and rear seat stays completely sold us on the bike. The frame is aluminum.

The shifters are Shimano, not sure what...
04-17-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By mad5427

So we found the perfect bike for my wife. We...

So we found the perfect bike for my wife.

We stopped into the local Performance Bike shop and looked around. We found a new 2007 model Fuji Absolute SX for $550 after taxes. They are having a...
04-15-09, 04:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By mad5427

Yeah, I fully agree that they were definitely...

Yeah, I fully agree that they were definitely selling me on it being horrible to have my bike.

My bike is getting tuned up at the moment at a shop that didn't try to sell me on it being bad. They...
04-14-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By mad5427

We both have mountain bikes so I will say that...

We both have mountain bikes so I will say that this bike will be used 100% on road trails with me on my road bike. She wants to get the fitness/hybrid that most closely resembles a road bike while...
04-14-09, 09:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,558
Posted By mad5427

Fitness/Hybrid Bikes for wife

Hello all.

My wife has been looking at and riding all sorts of different bikes that she's interested in and I was wondering which you all feel is the best of the bunch.

She had and recently...
04-13-09, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By mad5427

I just took it into a shop to drop off to get a...

I just took it into a shop to drop off to get a tune up, but mainly so I could have somebody look at me and the bike and tell me what they thought.

The mechanic there did say that it is...
04-13-09, 07:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By mad5427

Thanks for all the responses. I want to clarify...

Thanks for all the responses. I want to clarify the feet on the ground and top tube.

I can put my feet on the ground flat when standing over the bike. There just is no room between "me" and...
04-12-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By mad5427

Thanks for all the responses. My only major...

Thanks for all the responses. My only major concern is that when I am standing in front of my seat over my top tube, I can't stand with my feet flat. Is this a major problem?

I haven't put...
04-12-09, 05:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,843
Posted By mad5427

57cm or 54cm

Hello all. I'm new to the board and have a couple questions for the experts here.

I bought a very nice 2001 Bianchi Veloce off of a friend a few years ago for an amazing price. We are the same...
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