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Forum: Commuting
12-21-06, 05:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,378
Posted By Cheapskate

Scofflaw here. I stop at all red lights and if...

Scofflaw here. I stop at all red lights and if one does not turn green in two cycles because the sensor does not pick me up, I pass when the coast is clear. I go through stop signs without stopping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 7,742
Views: 584,742
Posted By Cheapskate

NiteRider HID first version - softstart switch...

NiteRider HID first version - softstart switch doesn't work and the battery was shot - got it for $40 from Craigslist. Put in $30 for sub C NiMH cells and I have a nicely working HID with 3+ hrs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-06, 12:07 AM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 605,829
Posted By Cheapskate

I have a 78 or 79 Centurion with serial number...

I have a 78 or 79 Centurion with serial number MF00201. I have no idea of the model name or tubing type. Details of the bike here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=131928) and discussion...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-06, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By Cheapskate

Another thing I could do is attach a smaller...

Another thing I could do is attach a smaller collar directly to the seatpost itself. If the post were to drop because the eyelet finally gives out, hopefully the collar will prevent the post from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-06, 12:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By Cheapskate

Thanks for the replies. I bought the bike used a...

Thanks for the replies. I bought the bike used a couple of years ago. No warranty for me. :( The bike is from 1992/93 and it came pretty much stock to me when I bought it for $150. I guess the silver...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-06, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By Cheapskate

Thanks for the suggestion. However, I am not sure...

Thanks for the suggestion. However, I am not sure there is enough room to mount the collar. Here is the pic... What do you think?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,711
Posted By Cheapskate

Seatpost binder eyelet broken

Hi all:

In trying to tighten the seatpost binder bolt a bit too much on my Al frame, I cracked the "eyelet" on the frame. :eek: :( Is my frame toast?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-12-06, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 919
Posted By Cheapskate

Why is he not riding a fixie? :eek:

Why is he not riding a fixie? :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 495
Posted By Cheapskate

You do not need a new RD. You need new shifters,...

You do not need a new RD. You need new shifters, cassette and chain for going to 9 speed. I went from my old downtube 7 spd shifters to 9 speed with just a new cassette and chain. The friction mode...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-23-06, 02:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 755
Posted By Cheapskate

Neither. I like to coast with my left foot down...

Neither. I like to coast with my left foot down at 6 o'clock. This is a problem with left turns at speed for me because I have to consciously tell myself to put the right foot down in left turns to...
Forum: Commuting
05-05-06, 11:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 650
Posted By Cheapskate

Check out my user id. :D

Check out my user id. :D
Forum: Commuting
01-09-06, 08:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,283
Posted By Cheapskate

I have a 4.4 mile one-way commute with some...

I have a 4.4 mile one-way commute with some lights. On the way out, it is 1% downhill plus a couple of overpasses and has some easy right turns. The best I have managed on my 25 yr old Centurion is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-05, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By Cheapskate

I took the FD off and can confirm that I do...

I took the FD off and can confirm that I do indeed have the adapter clamp (part# AD-15). So I will look for a cheapish braze-on triple and install it.

A follow up question: I have a carbon fiber...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-05, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By Cheapskate

Swap front derailleur clamp?

I am trying to move from a double to a triple as well as moving from downtube shifters to STI and am having some issues with the front derailleur. I currently have a Shimano 105 double front...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-05, 01:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 34,920
Posted By Cheapskate

T-Mar and others, Thanks for all the info. I...

T-Mar and others,

Thanks for all the info. I found that only the stays and the blades of the fork are chromed, the rest of the bike's frame are not. So some time next spring, I will probably try...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-05, 12:59 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 34,920
Posted By Cheapskate

My Centurion's SR stem has a couple of markings....

My Centurion's SR stem has a couple of markings. I see "5355-logo-H-76" and below that in bigger font "AX-80". I don't know which one is the date code, the 76 or the 80. The back of the Weinmann...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-05, 12:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 34,920
Posted By Cheapskate

Very interesting post. Since I have an old...

Very interesting post. Since I have an old Centurion myself, I am curious about any and all Centurions. I would appreciate any new info on my bike. The thread describing my old bike is here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-05, 12:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,655
Posted By Cheapskate

I bought an old Centurion roadbike off Craigslist...

I bought an old Centurion roadbike off Craigslist a year ago for $20 and have used it as a commuter bike. It is a sorry sight to behold, though perfectly functional. I have done some amateur attempts...
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