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Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-20-14, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Oostal

Joint pain from climbing

I have moved to a neighbourhood with a lot of small hills and steep climbs. After spending the last couple of years in a relatively flat area I love climbing the hills. Most of them are not very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-14, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,385
Posted By Oostal

Problem tightening threaded headset

I have a small issue with my threaded headset and for the life of me cannot figure out how to solve it. Would be very thankful for any tips! I built up a classic road bike last year and at the time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 04:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,475
Posted By Oostal

Thanks a lot! Since my main problem seems to be...

Thanks a lot! Since my main problem seems to be the clearance above the front tire I wonder whether I can cut the PDW or SKS fenders just behind the front fork? Do these fenders connect behind the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-13, 10:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,475
Posted By Oostal

Mudguards for classic road bike?

I'm looking for good and nice looking mudguards for a classic road racing bike (Look frame, 23mm tires). The problem seems to be that the space between the front tire and the fork is very limited,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-16-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,239
Posted By Oostal

Handlebar palsy - continue training?

I have done quite a number of long rides in the last couple of months without any problems. Finished a century three weeks ago and a metric century last weekend, plus some small rides in between. I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-02-13, 02:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Oostal

The latter. To increase average speed over longer...

The latter. To increase average speed over longer distances.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-01-13, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Oostal

I forgot to mention that I would like to find a...

I forgot to mention that I would like to find a training program for workday mornings, for 1-2 h max. Weekends I do long rides and everything else anyway.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-01-13, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,192
Posted By Oostal

Help with hill intervals to increase speed

Hi all,

I would like to do more interval training with the simple aim of getting faster. I live in the middle of a large city so finding flat roads without traffic lights and cars is problematic...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 570,984
Posted By Oostal

Just to point out that Cinelli provided bottom...

Just to point out that Cinelli provided bottom brackets to other companies (in this case Raleigh). It is a fine Raleigh nevertheless and I hope you have enjoyed riding it.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-12, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 983
Posted By Oostal

+1 To the OP, either you did not drink...

+1

To the OP, either you did not drink enough water and were dehydrated, leading to cramps, or your muscle cells were damaged. In the latter case the recovery can take days.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By Oostal

Thanks again. I haven't had much experience with...

Thanks again. I haven't had much experience with this kind of dropouts. I attach a couple of photos. Please excuse the bad quality. May be you could give advice on the skewers that I would need. Are...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By Oostal

Thanks a lot guys. Indeed, the dropouts are not...

Thanks a lot guys. Indeed, the dropouts are not vertical. They are not completely horizontal, but at a slight angle. At the same time the skewers are very modern, possibly designed to reduce the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-12, 11:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,709
Posted By Oostal

Rear wheel comes loose

I have a very strange problem. I built up a new frame over the last week. It's a new old stock steel frame and in really good condition. I used the Reynolds Solitude wheels from my old bike (1.5 y...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,725
Posted By Oostal

Do you insure your vintage bikes?

I was wondering whether some of you have insured your vintage bikes? I've seen some pretty rare and possibly expensive steel bikes on this forum. I'm considering insuring a couple of bikes, but have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By Oostal

Shoe rub marks indicative of cleat positioning?

Does it mean that my cleats are positioned wrongly if my right side crank arm has shoe rub marks, but the left one doesn't?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,463
Posted By Oostal

Closing steel frame vent holes

I just got a new old stock steel frame from late 90s. In great condition with just minor rust spots here and there. I noticed that one of the seat stays has a rather large hole (~3mm diameter or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Oostal

French thread?

Hi all,
I just picked up a mid 90s LOOK steel frame. I need to find a proper headset and am not sure about the thread and type to look for. I noticed that on the back side of the steerer tube there...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By Oostal

Dura Ace 7900 9-sp compatibility

Can I use DA 7900 10 speed crankset and derailleur with DA 9 speed cassette, chain, rear mech and shifters? I think I've red that it worked for DA 7800. Any ideas?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-12, 04:48 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,859
Posted By Oostal

Any recommendations for a yellow tape that stays...

Any recommendations for a yellow tape that stays clean?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,400
Posted By Oostal

Thanks a lot! This is all very helpful. I...

Thanks a lot! This is all very helpful.

I do not have very specific bikes in mind. I just try to educate myself on bike geometry and it's role on fit. I was thinking that most online fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 04:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,400
Posted By Oostal

The effect of seat tube angle?

I just can't get my head around the seat tube angle. Suppose I have 2 frames with identical top and down tube lengths. Bike A has seat tube angle 72.5 and bike B has 73.5.

As I understand I would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-12, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 642
Posted By Oostal

Steel for sportives

Not sure this is the right forum, but may be someone could give advice. I am looking to build up a steel bike for competing in sportives and just doing long distance riding or weekend club rides. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-12, 06:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 468
Posted By Oostal

Shorter seat tube?

I ride a steel frame with 57x57 top and seat tubes (both center to center). The top tube is a bit too long for me (even with a 90 mm stem, I think I might have relatively short hands and torso) and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 05:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,979
Posted By Oostal

hm, this got me thinking now. I did the...

hm, this got me thinking now. I did the competitive cyclist fit calculation. Quite a lot to measure there...

My results:
Seat tube ~56 (center to center) or ~57 (c to top)
Top tube 54-55 (center...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,979
Posted By Oostal

Thanks a lot guys! What a great advice! As some...

Thanks a lot guys! What a great advice! As some suggested, I think it has something to do with weight distribution that in my case could be a bit too much towards the back. Another indication could...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-12, 03:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,979
Posted By Oostal

Top tube/stem length and bike handling in corners

I'm curious as to what would be the effect of longer stem and shorter top tube on bike cornering or descending. I ride a frame that has 57 cm seat and top tubes (both centre to centre). To avoid the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By Oostal

Thanks a lot guys! Just placed an order for the...

Thanks a lot guys! Just placed an order for the Time i-click 2 racer pedals. I hope they will be more durable than the Look cleats that I had so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 593
Posted By Oostal

SPD shoes compatible with Time pedals?

A quick question
My shoes are compatible with SPD-SL/SR and Look cleats. Can I use Time cleats and pedals with these shoes?

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-12, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,086
Posted By Oostal

How often do you true your wheels?

Just wondering how often I should check my wheels. I do all bike maintenance myself, except for truing the wheels. I do not have a proper stand and hence the wheels could have been a bit neglected...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-11, 01:45 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,341
Posted By Oostal

Tommasini ...

Tommasini

http://www.tommasini.it/eng/steel-frame-xfire.php
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-11, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Oostal

It's a "new" Ultegra cassette if that matters for...

It's a "new" Ultegra cassette if that matters for anything. It was installed in the shop where I got the wheels. I do not believe that they forgot smth when installing the thing. Neither did I notice...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Oostal

Raynolds Shadow wheels. I suspect smth is wrong...

Raynolds Shadow wheels. I suspect smth is wrong again with the freehub. The thing had already problems (similar movement issue, also it got stuck, when spinning backwards) when I bought the wheelset...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-11, 02:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By Oostal

Some technical questions after the last long ride

Hi all! I'm back after a while with a couple of technical questions. Due to work I haven't had much time to ride this summer. So I tried to compensate it yesterday by doing a 75 mile ride. I enjoyed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-11, 03:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,493
Posted By Oostal

If you cannot reach the shifters then their...

If you cannot reach the shifters then their position is wrong. Unwrap the handlebar and try to move the shifters up or down on the handlebar to find the right spot. New tape costs close to nothing....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-11, 03:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 322
Posted By Oostal

Looking for advice on Look cleats

I have been using the Ritchey Echelon pedals for the last couple of months. In general I have been satisfied with them. Yet, today I noticed a problem with the cleats. In particular with the right...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 04:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,607
Posted By Oostal

may be you could consider custom powdercoating

may be you could consider custom powdercoating
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 04:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,964
Posted By Oostal

Takes a bit of time and two tire levers. Some...

Takes a bit of time and two tire levers. Some rims are just more difficult than others.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 12:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,135
Posted By Oostal

Can imagine that. Walking on the street and...

Can imagine that.

Walking on the street and shouting "On your left!"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-11, 05:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,223
Posted By Oostal

...and may I add, the most fun way to do it, if...

...and may I add, the most fun way to do it, if you happen to like working on the bike yourself.

I'd suggest looking at previous 9-speed Ultegra groups. NOS shifters and derailleurs could be found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-11, 04:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,836
Posted By Oostal

It does not seem to be a vintage bike really, so...

It does not seem to be a vintage bike really, so you could get just any derailleurs you could find/afford. What type of shifters does it have? Anyway, even these do not have to be from the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-11, 02:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,194
Posted By Oostal

Am I missing something? Are you sure it is...

Am I missing something? Are you sure it is damaged? I recall having seen frames that purposefully have a depression in the tube (looking like a dent) close to the front derailleur. It looks too...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-11, 10:30 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,911
Posted By Oostal

I wouldn't wear a helmet if I would just slide on...

I wouldn't wear a helmet if I would just slide on the flat ground. The reason I and a lot of other riders wear helmets is for cases when you hit a tree or a car head first (for instance on a fast...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 12:49 PM
Replies: 236
Views: 8,911
Posted By Oostal

OP, great story! Glad you're OK and I'm surprised...

OP, great story! Glad you're OK and I'm surprised that the bike did not get any damage.

The "soft foam grabing into asphalt" story is just load of bull. 1st, most helmets have a layer of clean...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By Oostal

200-300$ would be a bit of a limited budget to...

200-300$ would be a bit of a limited budget to make a nice bike. Especially if you were looking at DA group. On the other hand, the frame looks nice imho and I wouldn't really sell it. You can build...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-11, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,048
Posted By Oostal

Thank you very much Rob! I have had major...

Thank you very much Rob! I have had major problems finding a reliable bicycle mechanic here. I think I have had bad luck in 4-5 places. This was now the largest place in Mannheim/Heidelberg (Germany)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 724
Posted By Oostal

Reynolds hubs

I've got realitively new Reynolds Shadow wheels (max 500-600 miles). They were fine until very recently. I rebuilt the bike and as I put the wheels back on, I noticed that the rear wheel has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-11, 12:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,048
Posted By Oostal

Hi guys! Another update. I tried to see...

Hi guys! Another update.

I tried to see what I could do myself, but did not have much luck. I then took the wheel to the largest bike shop here and just got a call back that they have no clue how...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-11, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,245
Posted By Oostal

The frames are not as comfortable to ride over...

The frames are not as comfortable to ride over longer distances, get damaged easily (the couple of aluminum bikes I have had, had small dents from just falling over or from transporting) and just do...
Forum: PCad's Kingdom: Mount Doom
02-24-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 19,701
Views: 607,455
Posted By Oostal

How about these 2 adds: ...

How about these 2 adds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjkUkqTUHNc


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk5JNs7KO30


the beer is not bad either
Forum: PCad's Kingdom: Mount Doom
02-24-11, 03:09 PM
Replies: 19,701
Views: 607,455
Posted By Oostal

I'll rise a glass of wine for that attitude! ...

I'll rise a glass of wine for that attitude!

Riesling (white wine) today.
I noticed on BBC a news flash claiming that a glass of alcohol keeps heart disease at bay
...
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