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Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-12, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 197,711
Posted By virtualelvis

I can't walk past my bike hanging on the wall, ...

I can't walk past my bike hanging on the wall, without spinning the front
wheel and counting the hours until the next ride..
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-11, 09:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,414
Posted By virtualelvis

seat post

yes he didnt come riding Sunday and I forgot this morning..
My burning legs this morning.. and sore ass from yesterdays long ride...
were all I could think about.. Wednesday I'll try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,414
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks all..

I'll post a video after Sunday..
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-11, 04:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,414
Posted By virtualelvis

Carbon Seat Post Concern

I'm watching my friend on his Cervelo with his carbon fiber 3T seatpost bounce.. the seatpost is bending, flexing and he is bouncing at high cadence.... It's making me sick drafting him.. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 197,711
Posted By virtualelvis

My bike is only too good for me for the time...

My bike is only too good for me for the time being.. I'm trying
I'm embarrassed to wear these tight shorts
I'm liking Chamois Butter too much..
09-19-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 885
Posted By virtualelvis

yes sorry.. 53-39 are they the same? 9...

yes sorry.. 53-39
are they the same? 9 and 10 speed cranksets..
I know it's the same number of teeth.. but is
the spacing the same? or just close enough that it will work?
thanks...
09-19-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 885
Posted By virtualelvis

FSA Crankset with Campy Record 10 speed

I have a 9speed dura ace bike..
I just bought a 10 speed record bike campy group.. but no crankset

the 9 speed has a FSA SLK not compact 59-34 double

can I use this crank with my 10 speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-11, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks very much..

thanks very much..
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-11, 01:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 455
Posted By virtualelvis

Fizik Saddle Bag

will this hold a tube, tire wrenches and co2?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Fizik-Pa-k-ICS-Saddle-Bag-PAK-Fizi-k-SM-Grey-/390347464500?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ae2859f34#ht_1376wt_1397
09-16-11, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By virtualelvis

thank you thats great

thank you thats great
09-16-11, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By virtualelvis

thank you

thank you
09-16-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By virtualelvis

no it's not compact and I'm in the flats...

no it's not compact and I'm in the flats most of the time. 11-23 cassette 53-39 rings
09-16-11, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 641
Posted By virtualelvis

short cage long cage.. how do you determine?

How do you determine what cage would work best..
I have a campy daytona 10speed group except for
the rear derailleur.. double not triple..
is the short for double and long for triple?
...
09-12-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,512
Posted By virtualelvis

I should add that I have a ultegra 9 speed...

I should add that I have a ultegra 9 speed cassette on the wheel now..

Can I change the carrier on the wheel to campy? and get a campy cassette

or can I just use the 9 speed cassette with...
09-12-11, 01:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,512
Posted By virtualelvis

Campagnolo Daytona 10speed group with a Shimano rear wheel

I have a campagnolo daytona 10 speed group..
and I have a Sram S40 sprint wheelset with shimano cassette on it

What do I need to do to use these wheels with this group?

thanks for any...
08-23-11, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks for your help everyone.. Dwight

thanks for your help everyone.. Dwight
08-23-11, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 689
Posted By virtualelvis

Building a Open Pro Ultegra 9 speed rear

I'm looking for a hub.. ultegra rear 9speed 32 hole
can someone tell me what number Im looking for?
On ebay I see some that say 10speed .. would that be for 8/9/10?
or is the 10...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 11:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,368
Posted By virtualelvis

Do you still have your R1000? I'm thinking of...

Do you still have your R1000?
I'm thinking of buying one that only has 320 miles on it.. the guy never rode it..
thanks for any advice.. the one I'm looking at is 2003 all ultegra with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-11, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 449
Posted By virtualelvis

Shimano Flight Deck 6501

Has one button on each hood..
I can't figure out how to reset my max speed or trip..
also how to start stop watch..
the manual is hard to understand..
Thanks for any help.. Dwight in New...
06-30-11, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Posted By virtualelvis

http://www.ride-this.com/index.php/sram-hub-bearin...

http://www.ride-this.com/index.php/sram-hub-bearing-set-s2730-front-pair-8143.html
06-30-11, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Posted By virtualelvis

Found them.... I was looking in the wrong spot...

Found them.... I was looking in the wrong spot on their site...
I've never changed cartridge bearings.. are they easy? I'm guessing yes..
thanks
06-30-11, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Posted By virtualelvis

not sure.. I picked them up used.. they are...

not sure.. I picked them up used.. they are nice and straight.. and the rear wheel bearings seem perfect .. but the front ones.. have a snag going on in there..
I'll try tech support in the...
06-30-11, 08:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,870
Posted By virtualelvis

Sram S30 Sprint Bearings

Can anyone tell me what bearings I need for my SRAM S30 AL sprint front wheel?
I can't find the info.. thanks for pointing me in the right direction in advance.. Dwight
06-29-11, 07:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By virtualelvis

oh

oh thanks.. sorry for being a noob..
so 34.9 is the clamp size?
06-29-11, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By virtualelvis

oh .. it says "or E style" but the seat tube...

oh .. it says "or E style" but the seat tube is a large oval shape.. any idea what FD will fit on it?
the E type XTR is $100 plus..
06-29-11, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By virtualelvis

this is the first thing that comes up when I...

this is the first thing that comes up when I google kestrel csx front derailleur
http://www.kestrelbicycles.com/Kestrel/files/68/6821ca5b-3da8-47a6-ad9c-ea6ef0d28893.pdf
there is no hole in the...
06-29-11, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks.. I think I have to fork the money over...

thanks.. I think I have to fork the money over for the XTR.. Kestrel has a pdf specifying it.. and E types are hard to come by
except for online.. I'll post some pics when i get...
06-08-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By virtualelvis

Kestrel CSX Xt OR xtr E type front derailleur

I picked up this bike with no front derailleur.. only a E type is going to fit it.. the seat tube is shaped funny.. it's a carbon bike..
Will a XT fit it? or do I need a XTR?
I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,615
Posted By virtualelvis

Time Helix Equipe

I'm looking at a nice looking older frame.. Time Helix Equipe
has anyone had one?
Right now I have a older Kestrel 200 SC I am not a rich guy...
I ride maybe 120 miles a week..
200 lbs...
Forum: Southeast
04-06-11, 06:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,316
Posted By virtualelvis

You don't really want to commute over the...

You don't really want to commute over the bridge.. and the summer here is hoooooottttttttttt... so get ready...
Two really good yahoo groups for biking questions are LAMBRA and NOBC ...
03-01-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By virtualelvis

Gearing for flat terrain

Nevermind .. I just answered my own question. by reading similar posts..
I have a kestrel road bike with a 9 speed dura ace drivetrain..
I don't have to climb hills down here in New...
12-14-10, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

Yea.. I like the bike.. So I'm going to start...

Yea.. I like the bike.. So I'm going to start looking for parts.. Thanks
12-14-10, 02:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

Thank you all... Ok.. it's a 7401 derailleur ...

Thank you all...
Ok.. it's a 7401 derailleur which makes it a 8 speed derailleur
with 9 cogs on my hub.. So I need to upgrade everything to 10speed...
It shifts ok for now.. I'm going...
12-13-10, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

I'm actually learning about this bike too.. ...

I'm actually learning about this bike too.. I've had it a little over a month.. I think you're right.. it's a nine speed cassette with a 8 speed shifter.. I had it tuned up .. and it...
12-13-10, 03:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

I just saw your last post.. Ok... thanks...

I just saw your last post.. Ok... thanks for all the help.. I'll look for a
whole groupset.. will probably pay off in the end.. thanks
12-13-10, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac169/imurelvis...

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac169/imurelvis/sprockets.jpg
<a href="http://s896.photobucket.com/albums/ac169/imurelvis/?action=view&amp;current=sprockets.jpg" target="_blank"><img...
12-13-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

Now I just saw a post for someone looking for...

Now I just saw a post for someone looking for THumb Shifters..
Could that be a better way to go.? I don't like the idea of bar end shifters..
does anyone put thumbshifters on their bars? on a...
12-12-10, 12:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

thank you for my lesson.. Dwight

thank you for my lesson.. Dwight
12-12-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks.. and I know there is a difference...

thanks.. and I know there is a difference between 8 and 9 speed shifters..
is a 9 speed shifter set different from a 10speed or is it just set differently?
12-12-10, 11:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

So just make sure it's not a triple.. because I...

So just make sure it's not a triple.. because I only have two chainrings... correct?
and the guide that goes in my downtube where the shifters were ... is called what? thanks again.. . Dwight
12-12-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks... I'm seeing 8 and 9 speed shifters all...

thanks... I'm seeing 8 and 9 speed shifters all over ebay..
I have 9 cogs in the rear....
that makes it a 9 speed correct?
so I could get a pair of these? ...
12-12-10, 10:50 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,085
Posted By virtualelvis

Dura Ace down tube to STI?

Is it possible to shift from brake levers with this bike..?
The shifter levers click when I shift.. well the rear does.. the front doesnt..
Can anyone point me in the right direction for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By virtualelvis

thanks.. my LBS seems to High Brow to ask...

thanks.. my LBS seems to High Brow
to ask them questions like that.. without knowing
something about what I want before hand.. thank
you for being here.. for my noob questions... Now I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-10, 06:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By virtualelvis

some like the Cinelli Groove come with shims.. ...

some like the Cinelli Groove come with shims..
can shims be purchased seperately?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By virtualelvis

1 1/8 Stem on a 1" Steerer tube

is it easily done.. ? Or should it not be attempted?
thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-10, 09:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 802
Posted By virtualelvis

dropout turning

It's probably my fault. I just bought the bike.. tried to raise the bars.. quill stem stuck in metal steerer tube at the top of carbon kestrel forks... Tried PBlaster.. then poured...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-10, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 802
Posted By virtualelvis

Kestrel Carbon forks, I can turn the drop out...

I just noticed today.. that the dropout in my carbon fork can spin on one side.. I can't seem to pull it out.. I didn't want to try too hard to pull it out.. Has anyone had this happen...
11-16-10, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,846
Posted By virtualelvis

Thanks.. My stem is stuck in my forks.. I...

Thanks.. My stem is stuck in my forks.. I have been soaking it in ammonia for 2 days..
I have a extra pair of threaded Kestrel Carbon forks.. but I'll need a new stem.. ..
I have a...
11-16-10, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,846
Posted By virtualelvis

Convert my Kestrel threaded 1" quill stem to threadless

WHich chris king product do I need? the 1" threadset? or I saw another one
http://cgi.ebay.com/Chris-King-2Nut-1-Headset-/130454109256?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e5fabbc48
I'm not sure which...
Replies: 2
Views: 771
Posted By virtualelvis

Trek 770 on ebay

what is a Trek 770 worth?
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