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Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-22-13, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By pavalon12

Thanks. I'll start riding it more often then.

Thanks. I'll start riding it more often then.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-22-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By pavalon12

Any advice on how to train with a standard crankset?

I just got a SRAM red standard crank for $150 and running a 11/25 cassette. I'm having trouble keeping a steady cadence that I had with my previous compact crank. Does anyone have any advice on how...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,422
Posted By pavalon12

Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be getting...

Thanks for the help. Looks like I'll be getting the GXP.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-12, 02:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,422
Posted By pavalon12

Upgrading to SRAM Red components

Hey guys. I plan on upgrading my current Shimano 2300 shifters, FSA crankset, BB, and Sora rear derailleur on my Masi cause I'm doing my first triathlon in about three weeks. I plan on upgrading to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-11, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By pavalon12

Changing a chainring

Right now I have a Truvativ Blaze 32T single speed chain ring and I would like to replace it with a Raceface 38T 104mm single ring. Would this be possible because of the difference in name brands or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-11, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,298
Posted By pavalon12

Converting a single speed bike hub to a multi speed

Hey guys. My question right now is I have a hub from a single speed mountain bike that I would like to convert into a multi speed. The bike is a GT Peace single speed rigid hardtail. I plan on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-03-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 463
Posted By pavalon12

Gear ratio question

Hey guys and gals. I've researched the net for compatibility of chain ring to cassette ratios. All I've found are percents for efficiency. Anyway, my dilemma is that I want to do a single 38 tooth...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By pavalon12

Converting a single speed mountain bike to a multispeed...

I would like to convert a GT Peace single speed bike into a multispeed bike. I just want the rear wheel to have the gears. I know that it doesn't have the correct hardware to do it properly but I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By pavalon12

Thanks guys for the help. The brake pads are new,...

Thanks guys for the help. The brake pads are new, Serfas brand, and I have made sure that the pads are as close to rims as possible. Seems like I'll be getting new rims then.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-11, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By pavalon12

Do steel rims suck at stopping?

Hey guys, I've read somewhere that steel rims aren't as good as the alloy rims at stopping. I think that I have experienced this when riding my 70's era Schwinn. I have to start tapping the brakes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-11, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,095
Posted By pavalon12

@Retro Grouch My QR lever is by Mallard....

@Retro Grouch

My QR lever is by Mallard. From what I've heard and read, Shimano levers are expensive.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-11, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,095
Posted By pavalon12

Thanks for the quick responses guys. the QR still...

Thanks for the quick responses guys. the QR still has some teeth on it but not much so it looks like I'll be doing some filing on them today.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,095
Posted By pavalon12

How do you keep the rear wheel from rubbing against the frame?

Hey guys, I think that I have a 70's era Chicago Schwinn 18 speed road bike. I bought it used and it was painted over so there is no identifying model name. I have pretty much restored the bike and...
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