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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-19-10, 08:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,529
Posted By marvelous

generally speaking in regards to professional...

generally speaking in regards to professional cyclists it's not the light hill climbers that break chains as often as it's the super strong sprinters...you see in regards to hill climbing it isn't...
Forum: Southeast
10-23-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By marvelous

south beach cyclists

I am brand new in South Beach and am an avid cyclist hoping to meet up with other cyclists in the area. I am going to get into the Everglades Bicycle Club but would also like to get into the cycling...
Forum: Touring
10-08-10, 05:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,442
Posted By marvelous

upgrading touring bike

I'm looking for some feed back in regards to my idea of upgrading my touring bike. I was thinking of switching over to carbon in regards to my seat post handlebars and stem; as well as getting...
Forum: Touring
10-07-10, 03:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By marvelous

i had no heal strikes on my rear panniers and...

i had no heal strikes on my rear panniers and it's a 2010
Forum: Touring
10-06-10, 01:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By marvelous

nope

nope
Forum: Touring
10-06-10, 11:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 575
Posted By marvelous

first tour on kona sutra

I did my first tour on my Kona Sutra and was impressed. It handled all the hills carrying the weight I had on it very well. I did the southern half of lake champlain in three days. My first day doing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-10, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,439
Posted By marvelous

they are not the same my friend there is no way...

they are not the same my friend there is no way you could ride on 15mm wheel measured from the outside of the rim
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-10, 03:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,439
Posted By marvelous

i'm replying to my own thread as i thought to...

i'm replying to my own thread as i thought to measure the in question rim with my calipers and the outside the rim measures at 20mm my thought is then that the old erto was the inside bead seat width...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-10, 02:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,439
Posted By marvelous

erto to iso conversion

what is a erto 622x15 in iso specifications
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,481
Posted By marvelous

if they are the type of brakes i would expect...

if they are the type of brakes i would expect (you were not specific to the make or design of brake you have) it should be center pull brakes as most cyclocross bike use this type of brake they...
Forum: Touring
06-10-10, 04:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By marvelous

I also fly fish and have recently gotten into...

I also fly fish and have recently gotten into touring on a bicycle. It almost sounds to me if you and I did the exact reverse of one another; by your being a touring cyclist that got into fly fishing...
Forum: Touring
06-06-10, 04:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By marvelous

2 day vermont tours?

if anyone has much experience riding in vermont post on this thread please. i'd like to hear some suggestions on two day tours in vt. im looking to do a little over 100 miles in each of these two day...
Forum: Touring
06-03-10, 06:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By marvelous

it would not be 3200 in the front it would be...

it would not be 3200 in the front it would be 1700 in the front 2400 in the back unless you are counting the handlebar bag but i didn't tell you the ci of that. my tour will be 8 days. i am touring...
Forum: Touring
06-03-10, 06:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,161
Posted By marvelous

front pannier size?

would 1700ci between a pair of panniers be two large for the front rack of my kona sutra 2010? the panniers in question are axiom seymores. i would like to save a little money if possible; if i don't...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-10, 05:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,403
Posted By marvelous

It's possible that as a power lifter you might be...

It's possible that as a power lifter you might be exerting to much force for the spokes to handle not by virtue of you're weight but by that you push so hard on the pedals creating excessive driving...
Forum: Touring
05-30-10, 05:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,780
Posted By marvelous

the non iso size is 26 1/2

the non iso size is 26 1/2
Forum: Touring
05-30-10, 04:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,780
Posted By marvelous

tire pressure for touring

i recently purchased a kona sutra. it comes with iso standard 584 diameter wheels. i have looked into this size wheel and apparently it is not very common. as a result there is a lesser selection of...
Forum: Touring
05-27-10, 05:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 554
Posted By marvelous

kona sutra?

does anyone here ride the kona sutra. i recently purchased the 2010 kona sutra for my upcoming tour of lake champlain in september. i've read reviews on it and am hopeful that i made the right...
Forum: Touring
05-26-10, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 574
Posted By marvelous

first ever multi day tour

i am going on my first multi-day tour in september; i am doing the lake champlain bikeways 363 mile principal route. i hope to do 50 miles a day. is this too much with all the gear im going to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-10, 05:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By marvelous

if the shifter hesitates to shift up it's likely...

if the shifter hesitates to shift up it's likely that there is to little cable tension.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-10, 07:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,304
Posted By marvelous

noglider i don't know what you think but i'm...

noglider i don't know what you think but i'm interested to learn. i thought the idea of being a freelancer is that without a location you could keep you're overhead low as hell. slowly buiding up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-10, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,304
Posted By marvelous

My plan is to as I said build up a clientele...

My plan is to as I said build up a clientele until I can afford a location. Part of being a race mechanic is to be mobile. However I think having a location would make the venture more profitable.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-10, 05:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By marvelous

It could be a number of things. I doubt it's the...

It could be a number of things. I doubt it's the cogs though or the chain. You probably have a loose crank arm or a bent spindle.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-10, 05:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 24,477
Posted By marvelous

Why don't you switch to glueless patches?

Why don't you switch to glueless patches?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-11-10, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,304
Posted By marvelous

freelance mechanic

Does anyone have any advice on how to be a freelance bicycle mechanic. I figured it would be a good way to expedite my professional development. I have a friend who freelances as a carpenter and he...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 419
Posted By marvelous

Of course it will be easier to have the local...

Of course it will be easier to have the local shop take care of it. However you'll not have the joy of fixing your own bike. You'll need to tell me more about your bottom bracket in order for me to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,468
Posted By marvelous

I'd stay away from any thing like kerosene or...

I'd stay away from any thing like kerosene or mineral spirits except for ammonia. If you learn anything working on bikes always use the right tool for the job or it's intended purpose. For example do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,271
Posted By marvelous

My understanding of things is from reading C....

My understanding of things is from reading C. Calvin Jones's book The Big Blue Book of Bike Repair. He states that a tire should be 1.5 to 2 times the width of the rim.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By marvelous

i did note that after I posted my resoponse I was...

i did note that after I posted my resoponse I was confused as the op made reference to a "lockring". SORRY
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 08:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 589
Posted By marvelous

the other causes of this are that the limit...

the other causes of this are that the limit screws are not adjusted correctly and that the derailleur hanger is bent. Check whether the derailleur hangs at an angle or straight up and down. Why the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,258
Posted By marvelous

I like the hozan single hook lockring tool...

I like the hozan single hook lockring tool because it's double sided; two different sized hooks. Besides it's the tool they used at my school the Barnett Bicycle Institute where I learned to work on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,218
Posted By marvelous

A slightly simpler solution to your problem would...

A slightly simpler solution to your problem would be that as you moved the derailleur up the seat tube you increased the cable tension; thereby not allowing enough travel for the chain to easily...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,801
Posted By marvelous

It's not the size of the hop but the accuracy of...

It's not the size of the hop but the accuracy of the adjustment. If you are using the truing stand correctly you should have the indicators contacting the rim as lightly and briefly as is possible to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 05:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,812
Posted By marvelous

With your mechanical skills and willingness to...

With your mechanical skills and willingness to spend on the operation this could be a great experience for you. Go ahead and rebuild it. First get yourself a real bike repair manual. I'm sure as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 05:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 806
Posted By marvelous

I have seen a problem similar to yours almost...

I have seen a problem similar to yours almost exactly recently in the shop that I work in. The problem apparently after I took apart the shifter was that the spring had worn out and the mechanism...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 04:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 994
Posted By marvelous

When attempting to fix a problem always start...

When attempting to fix a problem always start with the most external solution. If you haven't already try replacing the shift cables. Then the problem may be with your derailleur rather than your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-10, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 13,801
Posted By marvelous

Let me teach you how to fix hops in a wheel. You...

Let me teach you how to fix hops in a wheel. You must first locate the hop then if it is centered over a single spoke you must tighten the spoke and then loosen the two spokes on either side of it so...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-10, 04:36 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,977
Posted By marvelous

"fast century?"

Two years ago I bought my first road bike. I love it. It is a 1979 Austro Daimler SL 5 speed. Last summer I did my first century ride; it took me 6 1/2 hours. Do you all think if I purchased a more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-10, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 670
Posted By marvelous

diet and supplements

what do you all recommend to someone who wants to be able to do at least 5 centuries this coming season without losing to much weight. i weigh just over 170lbs now and last summer i did a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-10, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By marvelous

Are they indexing shifters? if not it will...

Are they indexing shifters? if not it will probably work however if they are the ultegra shifters will probably not work with your sram deraileur
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-10, 06:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By marvelous

start up shop

I went to the Barnett Bicycle Institute this past fall. It was a great time. I have been working towards opening my own shop since August of 2009. If you have ever attempted something like this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,766
Posted By marvelous

Plans

I plan on opening my own shop
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-09, 05:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,766
Posted By marvelous

Barnett Bicycle Institute

I recently returned from a trip to Colorado Springs where I attended the Barnett Bicycle Institute. I was there for three weeks and took four classes. They were the bicycle assembly and maintenance...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By marvelous

Cannondale's loose pedal

I have a friend whose crank keeps coming loose. It is a Cannondale F7.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-09, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 416
Posted By marvelous

3 speed

How do you detach a shifter cable from a three speed rear hub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By marvelous

non-profit shop

I've recently been offered a job running a non-profit shop at a college campus. If you are involved with a bike collective or cooperative and have any advice on how these things operate please post a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-09, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,101
Posted By marvelous

Austro Daimler SL

What does the SL stand for in regards to the Austro Daimler model. Is it a super leicht?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-09, 07:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By marvelous

rust

Why don't bikes rust when left on cement the same way cars and motorcycles do?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-09, 01:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,865
Posted By marvelous

You can buy kmc chains through ace hardware...

You can buy kmc chains through ace hardware stores.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By marvelous

Components compare and contrast

How do cane creek components compare. There prices are so good I'm skeptical of their quality.
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