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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,429
Posted By rithem

not a multi but the park CT -6.3 IS COMPACT...

not a multi but the park CT -6.3 IS COMPACT ENOUGH IMO
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By rithem

they are NOS among a few other profiles that came...

they are NOS among a few other profiles that came with the lot and are all brand new... they were free :-) about 40 rims in total ~ since FiR disappeared a while back- info is near impossible to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-13, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By rithem

FiR Sc 300 semi aero rims?

Anyone ever build with these? I just inherited 8 sets worth of 20/28 rims.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-13, 09:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,459
Posted By rithem

One other thing I found in regards to profile...

One other thing I found in regards to profile bulge that Mrrabbit mentions ... As i have also observed some of those issues with my rims ... ZIPP turns out to actually use washers in the firecrest...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,576
Posted By rithem

+1 since 2007 never looked back hit race # 100 at...

+1 since 2007 never looked back hit race # 100 at the end of the 2012 season SO MUCH FUN has made the last 5 years of my life awesome, now I just need to win a 3 race.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,789
Posted By rithem

Yeah been reading and found this is common with...

Yeah been reading and found this is common with the 2008 FSR brain -- hoping my friend at the local Specsh dealer can "help" with an upgrade, this bike is fun so I want it ride right, perhaps custom...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-13, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,459
Posted By rithem

Still a cookie recipe at the end of the day ......

Still a cookie recipe at the end of the day ... Ride em' THEY ARE CHEAP and your rims are a consumable component

Even the factory Reynolds DV46C tubulars I own that retailed for $2400 in 2009...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-31-12, 07:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,459
Posted By rithem

You bring up a good point, I like the idea of...

You bring up a good point, I like the idea of using nipple washers. Sapim makes some nice oval-concave nipple washers they're cheap. Bikehubstore sells them, just need to account for them when...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,789
Posted By rithem

Specialized FSR Rear Shock rebuild

I plan to go to a dealer and have specialized service the issue but thought I'd ask any way ...

Concerned bike : 2008 SWORKS EPic 26er

Problem : brain fade adjust dial (on Rear) is stuck. Why?...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-12, 10:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,459
Posted By rithem

32 hole with clinchers (depending on mfg) will be...

32 hole with clinchers (depending on mfg) will be iffy at the valve span - I had 1 crack at the filler piece that is blended in there ( I assume this is a patch job for the where the air line inserts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-12, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,435
Posted By rithem

if you've got skills you can do it with out the...

if you've got skills you can do it with out the park remover tool (although I would mind having one)--
I have an old flat head screwdriver that is super smooth and worn (50+ years old) - used in...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,413
Posted By rithem

Challenge doesn't goes to 33 in clincher not 35...

Challenge doesn't goes to 33 in clincher not 35 --- no other real options in a tan sidewall clincher
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-21-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By rithem

OP is seeking a disc brake hub ---

OP is seeking a disc brake hub ---
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-20-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By rithem

or you end up that many places in front of the...

or you end up that many places in front of the tards that stack it up in the first corner ....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,253
Posted By rithem

for what hollowtech crankset specifically?

for what hollowtech crankset specifically?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-20-12, 12:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,195
Posted By rithem

the outsides are always better ... your best prep...

the outsides are always better ... your best prep is a good course recon in addition to your warm up
--- if the the hole shot is a right turn start on the left etc ... crashes can always happen but...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-12, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By rithem

Do this...

Do this (http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO)

then read this (http://www.cycle-smart.com/sites/default/files/articles/secretsetup_1.pdf)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,049
Posted By rithem

ocnsider the DT 350 ~ is fine too --- a lot less...

ocnsider the DT 350 ~ is fine too --- a lot less $ than the 240s - comes in center lock & 6 bolt--- Freehub body interchanges with 180,240s though you might have to buy it as I don't think it sells...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-12, 09:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By rithem

I actually eat the stuff ... Gloucester blend. ...

I actually eat the stuff ... Gloucester blend. yummy --- sometimes I marinade the legs in the leg warmers with embro on -- clean shaven --- they come out like a glazed thanksgiving turkey warm and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-12, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,048
Posted By rithem

Same weight ... I wouldn't be overly concerned...

Same weight ... I wouldn't be overly concerned with weight on anything 38MM-60MM deep ~ Build them with quality spokes by a skilled builder and you'll be fine. Avoid radial lacing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-12, 05:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,048
Posted By rithem

Riding heaps of Chinese carbon here--/ from 20/24...

Riding heaps of Chinese carbon here--/ from 20/24 -- 32/32 --- 2x & 3x configs - hand built to DA & DT240 hubs all wheel smith dbl butted--- 130-150$ a hoop 23mmwide tubulars - perfect no issues yet...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-12, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 715
Posted By rithem

observe chain path copy that. you can remove...

observe chain path copy that. you can remove pulleys and reroute or remove & reinstall chain.269566
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-12, 06:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,811
Posted By rithem

+1 sounds like a lost cause bring to the dealer...

+1 sounds like a lost cause bring to the dealer where it was purchased. See where to go from there.

/thread
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-12, 05:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By rithem

Its funny we just talked out this about a week...

Its funny we just talked out this about a week ago. Yeah it'll work but it's not a Perfect match, with the price of ext bb's being so low it is wiser to buy the $30 part that matches the cranks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-23-12, 05:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 624
Posted By rithem

You could just lightly file those burrs off .......

You could just lightly file those burrs off .... You should see the big ring on my MTB. I wouldn't worry about it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-12, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 539
Posted By rithem

for safety's sake if you are not mechanically...

for safety's sake if you are not mechanically inclined enough to sort the brakes take the thing to a shop, at the shop I once worked at we offered a $25 once over check on big box store bikes, this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-12, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By rithem

+1 to cable road/CX disc conversion ---the hayes...

+1 to cable road/CX disc conversion ---the hayes (http://www.cyclocrossworld.com/hayes-cx-5-disc-brake-caliper) CX 5 is a viable option as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-12, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,107
Posted By rithem

+2 this pump rocks

+2 this pump rocks
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-12, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By rithem

rule of thumb on racing pressure, you should...

rule of thumb on racing pressure, you should bottom out without pinch flatting once or maybe twice per lap --- it's all about being smooth and picking good lines, 50 psi will make a wreck of your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 729
Posted By rithem

Agreed On housing Did they Chang that when they...

Agreed On housing Did they Chang that when they did the chain&cass?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-12, 08:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 729
Posted By rithem

2000 miles is low mileage go to lbs or post pix...

2000 miles is low mileage go to lbs or post pix so we can see the rear d
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-12, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 729
Posted By rithem

Seems to me whom ever replaced the chain and...

Seems to me whom ever replaced the chain and cassette could address your issue otherwise what u are describing is sorta vague.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-18-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,156
Posted By rithem

Have u considered jamis quest or nova?

Have u considered jamis quest or nova?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,400
Posted By rithem

well like anything this discipline has evolved as...

well like anything this discipline has evolved as you have seen. I worked out the bubble and I still used the wheel for the rest of the season, another friend dented his so badly on a curb that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,400
Posted By rithem

The last thump in brakes I felt was a dent in...

The last thump in brakes I felt was a dent in brake wall on one of my velocity POS tubular I dented on a cross course, Major (bummer) Tom rims. It was obvious.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By rithem

I had one on my last 1" threaded, worked well,...

I had one on my last 1" threaded, worked well, never used the king install part, just the good old Park press, greased up the head tube and used washers to keep the bushings off the bearing race, no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-12, 09:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,985
Posted By rithem

I witnessed my friend, not a mechanic, snap one...

I witnessed my friend, not a mechanic, snap one from over tightening, when he was trying to "help" me build his bike, I figured meh' chainring bolts he can handle that, WRONG.

*they were alloy*
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-12, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 837
Posted By rithem

sounds like a def Wtf moment, I've see some odd...

sounds like a def Wtf moment, I've see some odd FD situations before. One mishap I had ended up being an issue with the cranks migrating a few mm's outboard with and italian thread square taper BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By rithem

I can't read man, sorry-wow.. long day I guess. ...

I can't read man, sorry-wow.. long day I guess. I ride the mounting king protection 2.2 it comes in 29"--- although I don't live in your type of terriain-

considered UST?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 06:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By rithem

you voided the warranty just by talking about an...

you voided the warranty just by talking about an idea like that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By rithem

my bad .... but um 29"= 622 road right?? so why...

my bad .... but um 29"= 622 road right?? so why not just buy a 40C tourer type like you mentioned?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-17-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By rithem

yay ghetto drome ... tape is fine --- been awhile...

yay ghetto drome ... tape is fine --- been awhile since I've been there. Pre- CycleLoft take over
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By rithem

GOATHEADS !!! tubes are your LBS's bread and...

GOATHEADS !!! tubes are your LBS's bread and butter get some thorn resistant tubes even go so far as to run slime as well, won't make for the lightest tire try marathon supremecomes in 26"
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,318
Posted By rithem

+1 may have precipitated the issue to begin with.

+1 may have precipitated the issue to begin with.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,968
Posted By rithem

that stinks not so sure that's fixable ... do you...

that stinks not so sure that's fixable ... do you know what your tension is. It also may not be a big deal.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By rithem

30 would be ok for your weight for a clincher,...

30 would be ok for your weight for a clincher, for racing ... you could go as low as 20 or even 18! on a tubular. For every day riding >30psi probably fine.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-12, 02:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,864
Posted By rithem

I put the longer calipers on and the tilt stand...

I put the longer calipers on and the tilt stand that's all, not the longer uprights.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-17-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By rithem

don't forget body weight ...

don't forget body weight ...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-17-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 869
Posted By rithem

Gloucester 2012

who's going? what CAT? and are freaking pumped or what?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-17-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,218
Posted By rithem

they are awesome on mavic open pros ... ran the...

they are awesome on mavic open pros ... ran the grifo at 25 psi for a super muddy race slipped a little evidence was the crooked valve stem post race because of massive WATTS. confident at 32-35 psi...
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