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Forum: Commuting
06-30-10, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,758
Posted By doppiodan

I have a bike with Shimano 600 8 spd STI...

I have a bike with Shimano 600 8 spd STI shifters. They are rock-solid. About once a year, I spray WD-40 in the front shifter. The usual complaint people have over time is they can't drop to the...
Forum: Commuting
06-07-10, 01:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By doppiodan

It's not the weight of the bike, it's the fit....

It's not the weight of the bike, it's the fit. Besides what has already been said I recommend looking at your hip to foot alignment. I have found that my left knee is very sensitive to q factor. This...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By doppiodan

Yes, the cables and ferrules are all in great...

Yes, the cables and ferrules are all in great shape. Same with the derailleur hangar - as far as I can tell, it's straight and I have never laid the bike down. I just built the bike a couple months...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-09, 11:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By doppiodan

Yeah, I thought about this, too...I think I'll...

Yeah, I thought about this, too...I think I'll try this next. It seems that once I get up to a certain torque, everything works great, but it won't stay tight. Blue Loctite isn't doing it and it just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By doppiodan

Shimano barcon/Paul Thumbie problem

I'm running Paul Thumbies on an Origin 8 space bar on my LHT. I'm having a problem with the rear shifter not indexing properly. Thh shifters are 9 spd Dura Ace, the rear derailleur is rapid-rise XTR....
Forum: Commuting
08-14-09, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By doppiodan

I swapped from Oryx to CR720s for: ease of setup,...

I swapped from Oryx to CR720s for: ease of setup, cartridge pad holders, squeal reduction, and looks. I was gonna have to buy pads for the Oryx anyway, and the CR720s are more punkrock.

If you...
Forum: Commuting
08-12-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,033
Posted By doppiodan

Another vote for Tektro CR720. Mine are set up...

Another vote for Tektro CR720. Mine are set up with Koolstop salmons and cheap Shimano levers. Killer combo, changed my mind about cantis. Just watch out, they are very high profile. This has caused...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-09, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,052
Posted By doppiodan

Onza cantis = best canti ever. Well, of the ones...

Onza cantis = best canti ever. Well, of the ones I have used. Disclaimer: never used Paul brakes. Seriously, you can microadjust the Onzas one-handed and drunk. I'm ready to be committed after...
Forum: Commuting
06-25-09, 01:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 363
Posted By doppiodan

Go ahead and try it, but don't expect it to work....

Go ahead and try it, but don't expect it to work. I have a muttley road bike with a 42/53 Campy crank and 8spd Shimano 600 shifters. The cranks are swanky but everything here is steep, so I scored a...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-09, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,269
Posted By doppiodan

tell me more about the trim positions

I have never heard of this. Are you saying there are slight detents between the indexed positions in each gear? I have a new LHT with the bar ends on Paul Thumbies, and it does seem to be quirky in...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Posted By doppiodan

they may fit...

I had forgotten about that option...thanks for the link! The only problem is that I'm trying to steer clear of any silver on this bike. Most LHTs have lot of silver components, and Surly specs a lot...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Posted By doppiodan

looks like no perfect solution

The PB fenders do look like they have better coverage, but at 65mm wide, I doubt those would fit on the LHT. The problem is the Cascadia Touring fenders aren't wide enough (45mm). I want to stuff the...
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Posted By doppiodan

nice pic...thanks!

do you happen to have a picture of the cascadias on the same bike (or similar)? I'll look for some other pics to see what else I can find. You're right, those fenders look really short!
Forum: Commuting
06-12-09, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,538
Posted By doppiodan

LHT fender mounting

I have a new LHT (58/700C). I'm looking at SKS P50 fenders to fit the stock Contis and hope to be able to fit some cross tires in w/o fender adjustment. Do I need Sheldon's fender nuts? Will they...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-09, 03:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,340
Posted By doppiodan

why not?

I wouldn't do it, but only because they would put me in a geezer position on the bike. If you're cruising around on the flats they'd work on any bike I guess. The LHT is a chameleon. Mine has flipped...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By doppiodan

Thanks, Tim!

That's what I was hoping. Now, to squelch the heinous squealing from my Oryx brakes!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-06-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,815
Posted By doppiodan

Tektro CR720/Kool Stop pads

Does anyone know if the stock cartridge pad holders that come with the CR720 brakes are compatible with Kool Stop cartidge pad inserts? Has anyone run this combo with salmon pad inserts?
Forum: Commuting
05-27-09, 01:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,059
Posted By doppiodan

let's get back to beer!

Seriously...where can I find a beer crate? I'm not talking about a Budweiser crate, either.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By doppiodan

Sounds brutal.

I need to do a bit more prep climbs before I tackle it, I think. There's a climb 3/4 of a mile from my house (Espola Rd/Poway Rd to Highway 67) that's about 8% and 3 miles. It's pretty torturous but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By doppiodan

almost did the same ride Sunday

We elected to ride off-road instead, but have been planning a recon/torture ride to scout out where to watch the ToC final stage. I haven't ever climbed Cole or Palomar, but climb Highland Valley...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By doppiodan

Maybe...

My buddy gave me his old pair about a year ago. They are pretty durable wheels and look sorta cool, but are not as easy to true with the paired spoke design, and are obviously porkers. I dig them for...
Forum: Commuting
10-13-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,573
Posted By doppiodan

Paul Thumbies

I have a long-term plan to just just as you suggest. I already have 2 road bikes with drop bars and my LHT will be my all-arounder for everyday commuting, shopping, laying rubber, carting kids...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-08, 01:58 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,385
Posted By doppiodan

NYC got it

With all the optimization of frames and forks on road bikes for your favorite cliche and mine (lateral stiffness and vertical compliance), discs don't make much sense on a dedicated road bike. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,578
Posted By doppiodan

Ti

When I shopped for a ring for my then-fiance, I found a platinum ring I liked the design of, but I'm not a platinum or gold kinda guy. Platinum was heavy, pricey, and yuppy. Being an ME and bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,220
Posted By doppiodan

It happens

A co-worker of mine had his crack, but I don't remember where. He's a big dude, but mostly just wipes his museum-piece bikes with a diaper. I would hope that as a degreed mechanical engineer, he...
Forum: Commuting
08-20-08, 10:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,031
Posted By doppiodan

I have had mixed experiences with mine. It has a...

I have had mixed experiences with mine. It has a tiny sweet spot...when you're in it, it's easily the most comfortable saddle I have tried. The problem is, I can't stay in that position on either...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 06:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 906
Posted By doppiodan

Take them to a shoe repair place

My Sidi Dominators had the same problem. The velcro wouldn't hold at all and my ghetto solution for months was keeping toe covers on. Eventually, I dropped them off at a local shoe repair place. For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-07, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,460
Posted By doppiodan

Another RB-1 commuter here

Mine's far from original other than the paint, but I commute on my '94 4 days a week when I'm not travelling. It works great as a commuter - it handles great, goes as fast as I can push it, and looks...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 17,788
Posted By doppiodan

I have a set on my RB-1. They are really...

I have a set on my RB-1. They are really comfortable for me on the tops, hoods, and just cruising on the drops. Beyond that, they look dope with the swept section on top and the flared drops (I...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-07, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By doppiodan

I recently bought yellow cloth tape from...

I recently bought yellow cloth tape from Hiawatha, then borrowed a buddy's amber bullseye. In three coats, the color match is almost perfect with my honey team pro. I'm not sold on the seat yet and...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-07, 09:07 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,864
Posted By doppiodan

The Maglite would work, sure, but there's no way...

The Maglite would work, sure, but there's no way to fine-tune the aim. Maybe my experience is clouded by off-road racing, but in endurance racing night laps, it seems like I end up fine-tuning the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-07, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,115
Posted By doppiodan

I recently did a parts swap between my wife's...

I recently did a parts swap between my wife's Serrotta and my RB-1. Since my bike was getting turned into a commuter, I gave her my Ultegra 9-spd group and I got her 600 8-spd stuff. Since it hadn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-07, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,851
Posted By doppiodan

That bike is definitely worth some coin. You just...

That bike is definitely worth some coin. You just need to tap into the right customer base (BOB list for sure, but CL and Ebay are good options, too). I don't know if/how much the breakage reputation...
Forum: Commuting
01-24-07, 01:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,864
Posted By doppiodan

I'm in the same situation. I have a L&M Arc HID...

I'm in the same situation. I have a L&M Arc HID on my bars. Swank setup and running HID, I have never had a car NOT see me. What I want is a helmet-mounted light with the following:
-stays on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-23-04, 02:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,036
Posted By doppiodan

I have both an MB-1 and an RB-1. Both are lugged...

I have both an MB-1 and an RB-1. Both are lugged steel and have great construction quality and handling. I may eventually convert my MB-1 to SS. It has skinny (130mm?) rear dropouts so it's a hassle...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-04, 11:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,309
Posted By doppiodan

I feel your pain! Where I live, you can't ride...

I feel your pain! Where I live, you can't ride anywhere except along the coast or in the desert without climbing. But in my opinion, that's what makes socal a bike paradise. You get your butt kicked...
Forum: Introductions
09-28-04, 02:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By doppiodan

I got a L&M ARC. Researched a LOT and finally...

I got a L&M ARC. Researched a LOT and finally decided I wanted something cars would never not see, something with a longer run-time than my nightrider digital pro6, and that could be used both...
Forum: Introductions
09-24-04, 09:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 217
Posted By doppiodan

shout outta SD

Hi all.
Just found this forum yesterday, what a great resource! I just started a new job this week that I can pretty easily bike commute to. Showers, outside racks (not too great, but today I...
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