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Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-26-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

I'm 68 kg with a pretty narrow pelvis (sit bone...

I'm 68 kg with a pretty narrow pelvis (sit bone width of about 10 or 11 cm) and have both the Galibier and Aravis. The Aravis is very nice, and you feel like you're sitting "in" it, rather than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-19, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,515
Posted By budopo

Thanks for all of the input, everyone. I did...

Thanks for all of the input, everyone. I did look at that 10-speed freewheel, but it would require a longer axle. In the end, I think the easiest thing would be to swap in a 130mm axle. The frame...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,515
Posted By budopo

7-speed Freewheel with 10-speed Spacing?

A number of years ago, I finally upgraded my wheels from Suntour Superbe Pro 7-speed freewheels to Shimano 10-speed cassette (RS80 wheels, Dura-Ace 7900 rear mech). I still have some of my old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-19, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 605
Posted By budopo

Dry Brake Lever Hoods

I'm not sure if this belongs here or in Classic & Vintage, but I have a Suntour Superbe Pro brake set from about 1990 or so. The hoods are starting to dry up. Any advice for restoring them? I have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-17, 08:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By budopo

Harmonics as the cause actually sounds...

Harmonics as the cause actually sounds reasonable, since it started when I moved the saddle back 1cm, thus moving the cg back very slightly. I'll try sliding forward a bit on the saddle and seeing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-17, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 806
Posted By budopo

Front End Vibration

I'm trying to figure out the cause of some front-end shimmy/vibration on a descent.

There's a short, moderately steep hill at the end of my usual ride. I usually hit about 30-33 mph, and at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-16, 07:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,509
Posted By budopo

I ride in a pretty rural area, so my concern is...

I ride in a pretty rural area, so my concern is visibility in bright sun or low sun, and riding between sun and shadows (well, inattentive drivers are the biggest concern. but that goes without...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-16, 10:47 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,509
Posted By budopo

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I just...

Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I just picked up a Flare R and was trying to decide on which flash pattern to use. Basically, I'm trying to find a happy medium between visibility and...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-21-16, 08:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,566
Posted By budopo

There's a pretty funny RiffTrax of it (formally...

There's a pretty funny RiffTrax of it (formally the Mystery Science Theater 3000 guys):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ma6BMqT5SQ
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-14-16, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
Posted By budopo

Well, had about a 1.5 hour ride this morning. I...

Well, had about a 1.5 hour ride this morning. I opted to try just plain water and no food (I had a bonk breaker with me just in case). I got a little bit hungry, but nothing that I would consider...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-13-16, 06:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
Posted By budopo

I'll try using just a little sports drink mixed...

I'll try using just a little sports drink mixed in with plain water (just to get some electrolytes) and see how that goes. Solid food does seem to work better for me, but I've been using sports...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-12-16, 08:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
Posted By budopo

Need Advice: Getting Really Hungry During Rides

I've done some searching on the 'net, but haven't found anything quite right for my problem. During rides of more than 2 hours or so, I get really, really hungry (gets worse with longer rides and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-16, 05:25 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 26,468
Posted By budopo

Here's my 1991 Impulse, still the only bike I...

Here's my 1991 Impulse, still the only bike I ride. 25 years old, and still a sweet ride, and I still admire the workmanship. A couple of years ago, I swapped the Suntour Superbe Pro wheels and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,517
Posted By budopo

My 1991 Davidson Impulse. I finally gave in and...

My 1991 Davidson Impulse. I finally gave in and upgraded the wheels to Shimano RS-80 (Dura-Ace rear derailleur and shifters), but kept the crank and brakeset Suntour Superbe Pro.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-20-15, 06:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

Well, I went with the Aravis. I figured having a...

Well, I went with the Aravis. I figured having a wider cantle plate would let me sit on the leather and not the plastic, so I thought it'd be more comfortable. Also, the extra real estate is nice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-15, 06:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By budopo

Uneven Hub Bearing Preload and Skipping Chain

Ok, two unrelated (most likely) issues. The bike is a 1991 Davidson Impulse, Shimano RS-80 clinchers, Dura-Ace rear derailleur and shifters (downtube), Suntour Superbe Pro crank, KMC chain.

First...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-15, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By budopo

That crib sheet is just what I needed. It looks...

That crib sheet is just what I needed. It looks like the spacing is 1.05mm narrower, so I need to replace the Suntour 3.85mm spacers with 2.1mm spacers. I'll also need some spacers at the bottom of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-15, 07:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Posted By budopo

Convert 7-Speed Freewheel to 10-Speed Spacing?

A couple of years ago, upgraded from a 7-speed freewheel wheelset to a 10-speed wheelset (going from Suntour Superbe Pro hubs and freewheel, which I loved but was getting old in the tooth, to Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 05:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Posted By budopo

Hey, thanks! I was wondering if anyone makes a...

Hey, thanks! I was wondering if anyone makes a latex tube with a little butyl added for air retention. I'll have to see if I can find some reviews to see how they ride and what people think of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 04:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Posted By budopo

Opinions About Michelin vs Challenge Latex Tubes

I've been riding Vredestein latex inner tubes for a couple of years (Vredestein Fortezza TriComp tires). I like them, but they loose air pretty quickly (about 4 psi per hour). I haven't had any...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-08-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Ok, no shoe polish. I emailed Gilles...

Ok, no shoe polish.

I emailed Gilles Berthoud and got this response:

"do not worry it is normal , there is no dye on this natural saddle just wax , with the time the color will comes darker...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-08-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Ok. I was just surprised that it rubbed off so...

Ok. I was just surprised that it rubbed off so quickly, especially on the nose. I wonder if it's just not a great dye job, or maybe the dye just doesn't penetrate too deeply into the leather. It...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-08-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Well, I had a decent ride yesterday, without...

Well, I had a decent ride yesterday, without stopping to adjust the saddle. It still might need some minor adjusting, but I'll wait until I ride some more. It was windy, so I was on the drops for a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

That's good to know, since I did notice that it...

That's good to know, since I did notice that it is quite slippery. With the tilt as it is now, my butt just kind of falls into the right spot, which also helps keep the weight off my arms. The...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-06-13, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Well, I just had my first ride with the new...

Well, I just had my first ride with the new saddle. It's certainly a lot more comfortable than you'd think, judging from its firmness. I started out with just a slight nose-up tilt, but there was a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-03-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

It looks like the saddle should arrive today or...

It looks like the saddle should arrive today or tomorrow, so I can get it set up for this weekend!

I've still two questions:
1. How much should I take into account the contouring the saddle will...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-02-13, 05:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Yeah, I'm thinking of something like that. I...

Yeah, I'm thinking of something like that. I know my Arione is pretty much where it should be, so I'll set the new saddle to as close to that position as possible. I'll keep the nose level. If I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-01-13, 08:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Thanks everyone for the advice. I figured that I...

Thanks everyone for the advice. I figured that I shouldn't mess with the tension, at least not unless it starts to sag (I assume not for a few years). Also, my Arione is set pretty far forward...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-01-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,772
Posted By budopo

Questions Setting Up My First Leather Saddle

Well, I finally bit the bullet and ordered a Gilles Berthoud Aravis touring saddle. It's my first tensioned leather saddle, so I have some questions that I thought I might ask, mostly related to how...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-27-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 634
Posted By budopo

DC Bike Shop Recommendations?

Regarding the earlier thread about Gilles Berthoud saddles, I'll be in the Washington, DC area this weekend (Vienna, VA, specifically). Does anyone know of a shop that carries these saddles? I'm...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-13-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

Nice! Do post how the Soulor is and how it...

Nice! Do post how the Soulor is and how it compares with the Aspin after you have a few rides in.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-29-13, 07:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

Nice review, jbithaca. Glad to hear that riding...

Nice review, jbithaca. Glad to hear that riding in the drops was ok, I was concerned about that. I've a fairly narrow sit bone width (100mm), so I'd like to give the Galibier a try, but I was also...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-11-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

I'm farther south than you (southern Maryland,...

I'm farther south than you (southern Maryland, though I'm from NY City originally), so it's not as cold, but, yeah, winter is not the time to do this kind of equipment evaluation. I'm also in the...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-11-13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

Wow, someone my size/shape who's trying out the...

Wow, someone my size/shape who's trying out the same saddles I'm looking to get! Let me know how the Galibier compares.

My Fizik (the old style, before they had the different versions) is a nice...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-11-13, 04:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 21,105
Posted By budopo

Help Me Decide Between a Gilles Berthoud Galibier and Aravis Saddle

I posted this question in the Road Riding forum, but I thought I'd post here, too.

I'm planning to get a Gilles Berthoud leather saddle, but I'm having trouble deciding between the racing Galibier...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-13, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,458
Posted By budopo

Help Me Decide Between Gilles Berthoud Aravis or Galibier Saddle

I'm planning to get a Gilles Berthoud leather saddle, but I'm having trouble deciding between the racing Galibier and the touring Aravis models. I'd really appreciate any opinions/info I can get.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 294
Posted By budopo

SKS Floor Pump Question

I'm looking to get a new floor pump. I've got a Bontrager, which is decent, but the chuck isn't great (I have to wiggle it off the stem, so I really have to be careful not to damage the latex tube)....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-12, 07:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 914
Posted By budopo

Tire Puncture Repair with Latex Tube Question

I've a quick question about fixing a tire puncture. I got one today; a piece of metal (I think) went right through the entire case, puncturing my nice, new latex tube. Normally, I just put a drop...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-12, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,217
Posted By budopo

Ah, ok. Along a similar line, the Dura-Ace...

Ah, ok. Along a similar line, the Dura-Ace wheels were just too expensive for me right now (especially since I have to do a whole conversation over from Suntour). Would it be possible to fit a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,217
Posted By budopo

Shimano Hub Adjustment

I'm sure this was covered in countless earlier threads, but I can't quite find the answer.

I just got a set of Shimano RS80-c24 clincher wheels. I haven't adjusted cup-and-cone hubs in ages (I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-12, 06:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,439
Posted By budopo

Ok, it makes sense to go ahead and repack the...

Ok, it makes sense to go ahead and repack the bearings. I wasn't sure if the bearings are grade 25 from the factory or not, but they're not expensive. I didn't think the grease would be compromised...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,439
Posted By budopo

Shimano RS80 Wheel Initial Set-Up Questions

I just got a pair of Shimano RS80-C24 clincher wheels. They look great and just needed a slight truing. There was a small nick on the outer edge of one of the brakes strips, but a minute with a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-12, 02:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,921
Posted By budopo

I was about to get a SRAM 1051, but it looks like...

I was about to get a SRAM 1051, but it looks like the KMC is the better chain for my Shimano 7900 set-up. How does the x10SL-CP compare with the x10.93? Is it just weight (what is the weight...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 04:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By budopo

I've got Mavic Open Pros and GEL 280s, both with...

I've got Mavic Open Pros and GEL 280s, both with double-butted DT spokes, and they've been great. Never needed truing, tires mount easily, and ride nicely.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 04:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By budopo

That's exactly what I did 20 years ago. I just...

That's exactly what I did 20 years ago. I just upgraded the components on my entry-level Fuji, then bought the Davidson frame and transferred the components. The Fuji got its old parts back and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By budopo

Well, I bit the bullet tonight and got the...

Well, I bit the bullet tonight and got the Shimano RS80-C24-CL wheels. Chain Reaction has a really good deal (clearance sale). I also got a Dura-Ace 7900 rear derailleur, Ultegra 6700 12-23...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-12, 06:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 823
Posted By budopo

Dura-Ace 7900 Downtube Shifters with 9000 Front Derailleur?

I'm switching to Shimano components on my road bike from Suntour Superbe Pro. I'm putting on 7900 downtube shifters. The 9000 derailleurs are supposed to be much improved, and I know the rear one...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By budopo

My coworkers like the Vueltas a lot. I'm looking...

My coworkers like the Vueltas a lot. I'm looking at the Corsa Super Lite (or Corsa Lite). The Vuelta website doesn't give a lot of technical information, though. Is Shimano over-priced (cough,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By budopo

Thanks. That's just about what my Mavics...

Thanks. That's just about what my Mavics measure. I guess it's more of a tire issue than a rim issue.

Does anyone have any experience/opinions about Vuelta Corsa wheels? A couple of coworkers...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-12, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,056
Posted By budopo

Canam73, Suntour Superbe Pro hubs have sealed...

Canam73, Suntour Superbe Pro hubs have sealed bearings, but you're right, I doubt it's much of a headache to service the loose ones.

Echotraveler, yep, my bike has 126mm rear spacing, so I'll have...
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