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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-10, 01:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 627
Posted By jack1212

Does anyone know what kind of cassette this is?

I think it is a vintage shimano uniglide cassette. But im not sure. Its a 7 speed with the 12-21 cog combination. Thanks for the help!

http://i.imgur.com/pKfpa.jpg
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By jack1212

The cables are the same size, 5mm exactly. But I...

The cables are the same size, 5mm exactly. But I found a fix. I got my good ol trusty kershaw blade and sliced a paper thin fillet off the brake cable as it went into the brazeons and sprayed wd-40...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By jack1212

No they are not supposed to stop the cable...

No they are not supposed to stop the cable housings. The cable housings actually go through the brazeons. I just pulled out the original pair of housings that were very tightly fitted.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 833
Posted By jack1212

Cannot fit brake cable housing through braze ons on top tube

Im having a bit of a problem. I just got some new brake cables for an 85 trek 450 with braze ons on the top tube for running brake cables. I cant fit new 5mm brake cables in the braze ons. Ive...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,931
Posted By jack1212

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/1513424660_bc0...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2083/1513424660_bc0a7fcaf1.jpg?v=0
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-09, 05:01 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,251
Posted By jack1212

My first actual by was a cheap dynamax full...

My first actual by was a cheap dynamax full suspension walmart bike I rode in college. I sold it to some dude for 60 bucks because it had disc brakes. I dont consider that a real bike though, It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-09, 12:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,251
Posted By jack1212

Do you wish that you had not sold your first road bike?

Hello, I was wondering if anyone here wishes they hadn't sold their first road bike. I currently have and 85 Trek 450 in 7/10 condition. It was the first bike that really got me to love the sport....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-10-09, 01:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,187
Posted By jack1212

The most expensive things on a bike are the...

The most expensive things on a bike are the drivetrain, wheels then brakes. The Dawes SST Al has brand name brakes, crank and good wheels and will ride for a while without "upgrades". The Motobecane...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,381
Posted By jack1212

They are called shimano nameplates

They are called shimano nameplates
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 734
Posted By jack1212

This one is the funniest bike crash i have seen ...

This one is the funniest bike crash i have seen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQBUevVEo2Q
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-09, 01:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 436
Posted By jack1212

The deal is fair. Just the frame goes for that...

The deal is fair. Just the frame goes for that much sometimes
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 5,443
Posted By jack1212

Im way behind guys. 217 miles. 13 Hours on. Its...

Im way behind guys. 217 miles. 13 Hours on. Its getting to hot to ride in CA now
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-01-09, 02:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 495
Posted By jack1212

Check Ebay, or an LBS that sells used bikes. Duro...

Check Ebay, or an LBS that sells used bikes. Duro makes colored 27x1 1/4 tires in yellow, blue, white and red. They kind of suck though, but they are different colors.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 917
Posted By jack1212

Pinarello = Ferrari GMC = GMC

Pinarello = Ferrari
GMC = GMC
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-29-09, 11:42 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 21,015
Posted By jack1212

+1 for a fully lugged kilo in electric blue. The...

+1 for a fully lugged kilo in electric blue. The thought of that frame makes my mouth drool..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,185,356
Posted By jack1212

Looks like a 1983 Trek 720 for $120 in the Los...

Looks like a 1983 Trek 720 for $120 in the Los Angeles Area
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/bik/1349097504.html
http://images.craigslist.org/3n83ma3o65O65Qa5P298ted21e846c155109a.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 08:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,575
Posted By jack1212

I have the Topeak Mini Pump and it works really...

I have the Topeak Mini Pump and it works really well up to 100 psi. It is portable and has a pump head with tube so you can pump it like a floor pump.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 8,337
Posted By jack1212

There was a baby crawling on the bike path...

There was a baby crawling on the bike path yesterday, I was going about 23 mph. I had to hit my brake and veer to the left. What in the world was the mother thinking!@
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By jack1212

Man, It took me a long time to get those...

Man, It took me a long time to get those measurements to centimeters. Sorry they were way off! I had someone else measure me in inches and here are correct results.

Gender M
Inseam 29 in
Trunk...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-23-09, 05:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 697
Posted By jack1212

About to get a Kilo Stripper. What size should i get?

Here are my measurements. I am thinking about getting a 52cm kilo stripper in gold.

Measurements
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Inseam: 53.5
Trunk: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By jack1212

Nice bike, looks like a more expensive Tarmac

Nice bike, looks like a more expensive Tarmac
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 10:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By jack1212

I think that Ebay printed the UPS label as a...

I think that Ebay printed the UPS label as a courtesy and probably wont charge the seller. The dispute was not handled through Paypal. Since I buy from eBay regularly they saw that i was a valuable...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By jack1212

Guess what guys, I scheduled a pickup with UPS...

Guess what guys, I scheduled a pickup with UPS and paid with my CC. Then after reading HomeBrew01's post about calling Paypal and doing steps A,B & C i went back to the UPS website and canceled the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By jack1212

Thanks for all the support guys. I got refunded...

Thanks for all the support guys. I got refunded $500 from the seller. And just right now as I was typing this email I got refunded $65. So I go my money back minus the return shipping which is going...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 06:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By jack1212

The bike was packed by a professional LBS so...

The bike was packed by a professional LBS so there was no transit damage. It was the seller who sold me the bike like that. They said they didn't know it was cracked.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 06:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By jack1212

Thanks for the help. I opened a dispute with Ebay...

Thanks for the help. I opened a dispute with Ebay and I really hope that they see my point of view. I will ask for the shipping charges I paid in full. I have purchased many things in Ebay before,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-09, 06:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,121
Posted By jack1212

Newb needs help. Bought a 2001 Allez on ebay but came with a broken headtube

Hello, I purchased my first road bike on Ebay. Its a 2001 specialized allez that I paid $565 for (I know its a lot). The Item was describe as "Like New" condition, but it came with a cracked headtube...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,115
Posted By jack1212

How long are you planning to keep the bike? If...

How long are you planning to keep the bike? If you are planning to resell it down the road the Cannondale will be a better value. If you are planning to keep the bike forever, Ti will outlast...
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