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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-14, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By renyay

Glad I found this old Voodoo to build up, because...

Glad I found this old Voodoo to build up, because plan b was a Double Cross. Nice bikes, but like I said, getting kinda tired of dealing with Merry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-14, 05:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By renyay

Thanks, that's super helpful. I agree it's silly...

Thanks, that's super helpful. I agree it's silly that Merry Sales doesn't know its products better. I've owned 4 of their frames and spent hundreds of dollars on their products, but I feel that their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-14, 09:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By renyay

Right. Anyway, if anyone actually has one of...

Right.

Anyway, if anyone actually has one of these Tange Prestige forks and can tell me what it weighs, even roughly, I'd appreciate it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-14, 09:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By renyay

It never continues to amaze me how condescending...

It never continues to amaze me how condescending people on this forum are. I have already contacted Merry Sales. They don't know the weight.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,003
Posted By renyay

Surly Cross Check Fork VS Tange Prestige Cx fork

Hi There,
I'm in the market for a 1" threadless steel cross fork for my Voodoo Wazoo. There are not a ton of options out there, I'm basically deciding between the Surly cross check fork and a Tange...
Forum: Touring
08-16-13, 08:40 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 29,248
Posted By renyay

Should I buy A Rivendell Sam Hillborne?

Hi Ya'll,

I'm heavily conisidering buying a Sam Hillborne frame, and am curious about people's thoughts about and experiences with them. I want this frame for touring and would be buying a smaller...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 12:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

I'm not interested in climbing faster. But I will...

I'm not interested in climbing faster. But I will climb more easily on a 650b vs a 700c. And again, not interested in using 26". This post wasn't intended to be a debate about tire sizes, and I'm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 12:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

I find it kind of hard to believe, that everyone...

I find it kind of hard to believe, that everyone else finds it so hard to believe, that I'm doing such a conversion. Similar conversions have been done many times, and again, I'm not asking for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 12:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

I've tried the Soma New Xpress 26" tires. They...

I've tried the Soma New Xpress 26" tires. They were expensive (for me) and about as far as I care to go in that experiment. I know what I want, and I'm just looking for advice about brakes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 11:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

Ya, these are probably the way I'm gonna end up...

Ya, these are probably the way I'm gonna end up going.
If I can though I want to use canti breaks because they will work with the break levers/inline levers I already have.
Those motobmx breaks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 11:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

You should check out the link to the VO blog...

You should check out the link to the VO blog entry I included initially. Aside from being able to run supple/high pressure tires, I find climbing with 650b's to feel much easier. My legs are really...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 10:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

I will look into this. Though the current pads on...

I will look into this. Though the current pads on the tektro cr720's barley touch the rims at all. I can't imagine that changing the hanger/pads woud change this.

At the moment I'm using vintage...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

Seriously Though: "(And please keep negative...

Seriously Though: "(And please keep negative opinions about this conversion to yourself... I'm not interested :))"

I'm really not interested in explaining all of the issues I have with frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,930
Posted By renyay

Thank you! This is really all I was looking for...

Thank you! This is really all I was looking for :).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,146
Posted By renyay

Need advice for highly adjustable Canti Breaks.

I'm converting a MTB (built for 26" wheels) to 650b wheels. I've read that the conversion can work smoothly and that there are some fairly highly adjustable canti breaks out there which will line up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,047
Posted By renyay

I'm gonna answer myself here, in case anyone else...

I'm gonna answer myself here, in case anyone else is interested in the topic. I build up a front wheel with said Sanyo Dyno hub and it works great. I don't notice extra drag and it powers the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Posted By renyay

.... so clear and concise... thank you this helps...

.... so clear and concise... thank you this helps me understand the whole oc thing more.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-12, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Posted By renyay

Thanks for the feedback all. I'm gonna use the XT...

Thanks for the feedback all. I'm gonna use the XT hub at this point. It's bombproof and it's sounding like the other combo is questionable and at the very least offers no advantages.

Dabac, I did...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-26-12, 02:20 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,739
Posted By renyay

The "hot" female co-star is Carrie Brownstein,...

The "hot" female co-star is Carrie Brownstein, from Sleater Kinney. It seems that not too many folks in this thread have any idea who she is which is too bad... she's an indie rock legend. Bummer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-12, 02:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Posted By renyay

Offset Rim / Hub questions

Hi All.

So, I'm building a set of 650b wheels, intended for a light touring bike. The front wheel is done, and a rear Synergy OC rim is on its way to me. Now I'm debating whether to build this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-11, 05:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,047
Posted By renyay

Experiences with Sanyo Dynamo Hubs?

I'd love to hear any experiences folks have had with Sanyo Dynamo hubs. They seem to be cheap and weigh about the same as the mid level Shimano hubs... just wondering if the light output is crappy or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-11, 04:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,930
Posted By renyay

Thanks for the info. In response to people...

Thanks for the info.

In response to people who called me 'he', I am female.

The bike felt small when converted to a touring style because I put 1.5" Panaracer slicks on it. I also put on a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-11, 02:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,930
Posted By renyay

By this you mean the bike should still fit the...

By this you mean the bike should still fit the same (brakes line up the same) with 650b's?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,930
Posted By renyay

650b questions

Ok, I know there are probably a lot of similar posts, but I have a number of questions about 650b's that can hopefully be covered in one shot!

Firstly: how much larger than a 26" and smaller than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-11, 11:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,159
Posted By renyay

I just scanned this post and replies, so sorry if...

I just scanned this post and replies, so sorry if I repeat info. But ya... effective top tube length is different than just standard TT length. It takes slope into account.
Surlys are just burly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,635
Posted By renyay

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I will...

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I will avoid spending the money on these. Maybe I'll just switch to bar end shifters!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-10, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,415
Posted By renyay

Gitane Bottom Bracket Threading?

So,
Do folks know, did most of the older Gitanes have French bottom bracket threading, or did some of the models have standard threading?
I know having the year, model and maker of the dropouts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-10, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,635
Posted By renyay

shelybyfv: by shorter reach you mean the body of...

shelybyfv: by shorter reach you mean the body of the lever itself is smaller? do you feel like these levers are easier to use for small hands?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,635
Posted By renyay

Any experience with shimano R700 'short reach' STI levers?

I have some older ultegra 9sp STI levers, they are too big for my hands and i have very inefficient braking power with them. I almost always use my aux or cross (or inturrupter or inline) levers...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-10, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,619
Posted By renyay

Ya, cup and cone. This is a sugino itallian...

Ya, cup and cone. This is a sugino itallian bottom bracket.
Thanks for the responses, they've been helpful.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-10, 02:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,619
Posted By renyay

Ya, the unusually long length is what I'm afraid...

Ya, the unusually long length is what I'm afraid of... I've run into that too. How 'bout the XD2 triple they are selling these days... that would go with a more standard size BB right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,619
Posted By renyay

BB length for Sugino VP Triple Crank?

Anyone have any idea what an appropriate length BB spindle for this crank would be? I'm putting it on an 80's Rossin road bike. Not sure of the model but it's columbus SLX tubing, so its pretty nice....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-23-10, 10:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By renyay

Hey, Thanks. That is what I figured... I'd prefer...

Hey, Thanks. That is what I figured... I'd prefer a cleaner routing, but I guess now at least I can quit questioning it. Do you have the double cross?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-23-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By renyay

Pics are probably more helpful than all those...

Pics are probably more helpful than all those words. Here are some pics of the rear routing braze on, near the seat post. There is a stop for housing that would make sense for v brake routing, but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-23-10, 08:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,032
Posted By renyay

Brake routing for 48cm Soma Double Cross

Hey All,
So, I'm a little perplexed, I noticed that on my small double cross frame I'm ready to build up, that the routing for the rear brake cables looks pretty odd. This is the canti frame, not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By renyay

i searched for a similar thread, and they all...

i searched for a similar thread, and they all seemd to be about making a specific tool, without too many replies. I figure there's got to be a lot of good ideas out there, but sorry if this is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-10, 12:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,542
Posted By renyay

Wow, So, i figured some more stuff out about...

Wow,
So, i figured some more stuff out about this headset. I'm just going to write it on here, in case anyone else has a similar problem, hopefully it can be a resource: When I worked as a mechanic...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-22-10, 12:21 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,677
Posted By renyay

Want: *Silver Cantilever Brakes. (Ideally, a...

Want:
*Silver Cantilever Brakes. (Ideally, a pair of frogglegs style for the front and something comparable to XTR for the back. Or just a full set of XTR, or Frogglegs (or similar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-10, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By renyay

That home built truing stand is pretty cool......

That home built truing stand is pretty cool... I'm gonna look into building one.
Man, I was hoping this would be kinda a hot thread. Anyone else have any ideas?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By renyay

Making your own tools

So, I've seen quite a few posts that share tips and ideas on how to make your own tools, I thought it would be cool to start a thread dedicated to this topic. I've had quite a few ideas on how to...
Forum: Touring Bikes and Gear Marketplace
03-20-10, 02:16 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 77,004
Posted By renyay

Dennis, This is often an easy problem to fix,...

Dennis,
This is often an easy problem to fix, if it is just the bolt that goes through the jockey wheel and derailleur cage... a lot of the time you can take apart a similar old derailleur and...
Forum: Northern California
03-19-10, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1,969
Views: 107,379
Posted By renyay

142281here she is... such a nice looking frame! I...

142281here she is... such a nice looking frame! I don't have headset tools, so I still need to cut the head tube and put in the star nut. Then I can actually build this frame up. Ill get a pic of my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-10, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,542
Posted By renyay

super helpful everyone, thank you.

super helpful everyone, thank you.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-10, 10:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,107
Posted By renyay

Well... its good to know I don't need to worry...

Well... its good to know I don't need to worry about running aero levers w/ canti at all...
Those Velo Orange brakes do look nice... I'm still trying to figure out what to buy but I will keep them...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,107
Posted By renyay

Does anyone have an opinion on these? ...

Does anyone have an opinion on these?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NOS-Suntour-XC-Pro-cantilever-brakes-Cyclocross_W0QQitemZ290415208591QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item439e18688f
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-18-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,107
Posted By renyay

This is good to know, there is a set on ebay, im...

This is good to know, there is a set on ebay, im gonna check right now to see if they are still up. I was really heavily considering them... but thinking that they wouldn't work well with road/sti...
Forum: Living Car Free
03-18-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 1,820
Views: 461,242
Posted By renyay

Man, I always strive to not have much stuff and...

Man,
I always strive to not have much stuff and live more simply... but I've come to realize that I am just cluttered by nature and have given into it! In my 20's I tried to keep my possessions down...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-10, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,542
Posted By renyay

Your post is very helpful, but this part confuses...

Your post is very helpful, but this part confuses me... can you elaborate? The plastic 'rings' in my headset are actually sealed into the races... they are not removable, and the only way I could...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-10, 01:07 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 12,110
Posted By renyay

HA! I almost want to do the same, but I'm...

HA!

I almost want to do the same, but I'm trying not to get greedy! Thanks so much for the heads up! I wear the hell outta black cloth vans... and those are pretty cheap... these cant be much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-10, 12:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,351
Posted By renyay

UH... Of course I check spoke tension on wheels...

UH... Of course I check spoke tension on wheels I've trued or built, along with dish and round. I've worked in three shops and never once have had a head mechanic or co-worker tell me to "pluck"...
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