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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By brianb

I'm not sure what day we will be at Pisgah, the...

I'm not sure what day we will be at Pisgah, the plans aren't solid yet, but I know it will be a weekday if that matters. Thanks for the info
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-07-08, 01:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 347
Posted By brianb

Where to ride in Pisgah?

I will be in the Pisgah National forest area next week, and only have one day to ride. What trails would you recommend? I'm looking for easy - moderate stuff, we are from the flatlands of Florida. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-24-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 658
Posted By brianb

I have an F100RLC, I think it is awesome. I...

I have an F100RLC, I think it is awesome. I wouldn't do alot of jumping with it though, 2-3 feet is about the limit I am comfortable with that fork. If you'll be doing alot of jumping bigger than...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-07, 06:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 485
Posted By brianb

Speedplay warranty service?

I smashed one of my Speedplay frog's on a rock or something, didn't notice it at the time, but while cleaning the pedals I noticed a hairline crack on the side which extends to the silver locking...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-07, 10:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,670
Posted By brianb

a day late and a dollar short, sorry to hear...

a day late and a dollar short, sorry to hear about your bike, but here is my foolproof method for avoiding this scenario:

whenever i put bikes on the roof, I take an old repair stand that sits in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By brianb

I have the cycleops fluid and couldn't imagine a...

I have the cycleops fluid and couldn't imagine a better trainer. Smooth, even resistance, quiet, and a high quality build.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-20-07, 08:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,664
Posted By brianb

1. I have Rolf Prima Vigor tandem wheels on a...

1. I have Rolf Prima Vigor tandem wheels on a CoMo Speedster (2005). Total ride-away weight approximately 375 lbs, we have about 5000 miles on the Rolfs. These are the only wheels we have for the...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-20-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,896
Posted By brianb

Avid 7's vs XT v-brakes

Our CoMo Speedster has the stock Avid Single Digit 7 v-brakes on it. I have a brand new set of Shimano XT v-brakes (this years model) laying in the garage from a MTB I had built up for only a short...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 795
Posted By brianb

here's mine, the wheel carriers are in between...

here's mine, the wheel carriers are in between the bikes, kind of hard to make out, but the best pic I have for now.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,289
Posted By brianb

I have lock cores on all the feet, so I'm sure...

I have lock cores on all the feet, so I'm sure tampering or vibration was not the culprit.

Blaronn, thanks for the Av links! I used to read CAFCNA all the time, but haven't been there in a while....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,556
Posted By brianb

I'll keep that in mind, as I sleep in and skip a...

I'll keep that in mind, as I sleep in and skip a day of riding (my day off). It should be about 75 F tomorrow, a nice day to spend in the garage putting new cables on my tandem. Enjoy the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,289
Posted By brianb

Exactly! If the whole shebang came off I'm sure...

Exactly! If the whole shebang came off I'm sure it would destroy the car behind me as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-07, 02:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,289
Posted By brianb

This was a camping / cycling vacation, and the...

This was a camping / cycling vacation, and the bed of the truck was packed with all the associated crap.
Maybe my wife will let me buy that old VW van I've always wanted now.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-07, 01:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,289
Posted By brianb

Almost lost over $12k worth of bikes...

I was driving home on the interstate from a vacation. On top of my truck (Chev Avalanche) was my Thule roof rack with 2 road bikes and 2 mtb's (my wifes and mine). It was dark and raining. I have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-07, 09:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,919
Posted By brianb

No it's not the chain. the chain was brand new. ...

No it's not the chain. the chain was brand new. The Shimano cassette solved the problem. No mo sram fo me.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-07, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By brianb

You need to clean it. Throw it in a bucket with...

You need to clean it. Throw it in a bucket with a little gasoline, swish it around, pull it out, rinse in fresh water, air dry (compressor works nicely), lube as you see fit. I've done this a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,919
Posted By brianb

The cassettes were used on round the block test...

The cassettes were used on round the block test rides, with immediate problems. My street is flat as a pancake, and shifting had nothing to do with the problems. These SRAMs were bad straight outta...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,919
Posted By brianb

The SRAM cassettes didn't work on either bike,...

The SRAM cassettes didn't work on either bike, either wheel, each wheel on the other bike, etc. Believe me, I tried every which way to make them work, because I used to like SRAM.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-07, 01:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,919
Posted By brianb

Mattp, thanks for the insult. I guess the root of...

Mattp, thanks for the insult. I guess the root of the problem is my ignorance. Do you talk to people like that in person, or only from behind a keyboard?

For those interested in the constructive...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-23-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,919
Posted By brianb

SRAM PG-970 cassettes are JUNK!!!

On my wife's new bike, I swapped the stock cassette out to a SRAM PG-970 11-34 to help her out on our vertical rides. I installed the brand new PG-970, along with a brand new SRAM PC-991 chain to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By brianb

I sent the komrade the following question ...

I sent the komrade the following question


"What is a Hollowpin Kette? I will be in Charlotte and would like to know if you offer local pickup. I see that shipping is free, but would like to pick...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-07, 12:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By brianb

True, but specs obviously "kopied" from a German...

True, but specs obviously "kopied" from a German page? Maybe I'll send him a kounterfeit kashiers check for the sale price plus an extra 2500 deutchmarks and he can refund me the difference via...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-07, 12:24 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,680
Posted By brianb

These rotors are only 1 month old! Am I the only...

These rotors are only 1 month old! Am I the only one with this problem? I guess the southwest FL humidity is to blame, but I'm not going to be buying two rotors a month. I'll post before and after...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 10:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 3,680
Posted By brianb

Rust on brake rotors

I was just cleaning my latest build after a 2 week MTB vacation. I noticed some slight surface rust on my Avid rotors. Of course it is only on the "spider" portion, not where the pads make contact,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 893
Posted By brianb

Yes, the house brand of REI that I used to drool...

Yes, the house brand of REI that I used to drool over when I was 16 and signed up for their catalogs.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 10:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,747
Posted By brianb

My s-works hardtail slaps like an angry momma as...

My s-works hardtail slaps like an angry momma as well. It's just the geometry of the frame. Wrap that rascal with neoprene (like lizard skins) to reduce noise and destruction, that's all you can do.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 819
Posted By brianb

Is it just me, or is this a scam...

Homie joined ebay yesterday, today he offers this S works complete bike

http://cgi.ebay.com/S-Works-2006-Frame-19_W0QQitemZ120174272621QQihZ002QQcategoryZ98083QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,320
Posted By brianb

I have Rolf Prima Vigors on my tandem. The total...

I have Rolf Prima Vigors on my tandem. The total bike/team weight is about 360 lbs. These wheels are 2005 models and have over 6000 miles on them without incident, and they are still as true as the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-07, 01:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,605
Posted By brianb

Actually, the seller (bikesdirect.com) sent me a...

Actually, the seller (bikesdirect.com) sent me a new bike, and dealt with the UPS claim themselves. Kudos to bikesdirect.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-07, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By brianb

You are correct, a brand new fork should come...

You are correct, a brand new fork should come with an uncut steerer that is long enough to accomodate anything but freakishly large bikes. Just make sure that the fork is advertised as uncut.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-17-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 704
Posted By brianb

I don't understand how poop stripped the crank. ...

I don't understand how poop stripped the crank. I have a mental picture, but it's disgusting.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-17-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

Well, I did get to inspect the quality of the...

Well, I did get to inspect the quality of the original bike I ordered, and I could not beat that bike for the money either. Even if I ordered the replacement bike at its advertised price, my opinion...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-07, 01:13 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,159
Posted By brianb

Quit pissin in the shower.

Quit pissin in the shower.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-17-07, 12:26 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

You made it to reply #70, then ask for...

You made it to reply #70, then ask for Cliffnotes?

I figure the people that are actually interested in the experience or considering buying from bikesdirect would like a little more than...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

UPDATE: The replacement bike arrived today,...

UPDATE:

The replacement bike arrived today, and it was in perfect condition. I was very happy to see that Bikesdirect shipped an upgraded model to compensate my troubles, the Fly Team with much...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By brianb

I'm not too familiar with the area and was...

I'm not too familiar with the area and was pointed towards Tsali. We are going back next month, so if you know of any other nice trails around Bryson City hook me up! I'm not talking vertical rock...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-07, 08:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,605
Posted By brianb

Avoid UPS at all costs!!!!!! Look what they...

Avoid UPS at all costs!!!!!!

Look what they did to my wife's new bike!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-07, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By brianb

Better yet, support your LBS. Most have boxes of...

Better yet, support your LBS. Most have boxes of take off derailleurs from people that have upgraded.

In my experience, for those types of bikes and situations, this is probably your best bet. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-07, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By brianb

Depends on whether or not your current fork was...

Depends on whether or not your current fork was cut. How tall are the spacers above your stem?

If you have more than 1.46 inches of spacers under your current stem, the old fork will work on the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-07, 06:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By brianb

Mine is a 2005 frame and it is an M5. I think M5...

Mine is a 2005 frame and it is an M5. I think M5 was reserved for the S-Works frames back then. This is it http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?arc=2005&spid=21488

Mtnbiker66, we rode in...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-07, 12:13 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

It's funny, when the UPS driver picked it up, we...

It's funny, when the UPS driver picked it up, we started chatting about the whole ordeal. His opinion is that it got caught in a conveyor belt at the warehouse. He said that nothing else in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-07, 12:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,329
Posted By brianb

I just built up a Spec M5 HT from a brand new...

I just built up a Spec M5 HT from a brand new frame I scored on ebay for $400. I went with a Fox 32 RLC100 fork and all XT, with Mavic UST wheelset and Avid BB7's. I just took this bike on vacation...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-07, 05:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,530
Posted By brianb

Mine did the same, emailed Nokon, they sent me a...

Mine did the same, emailed Nokon, they sent me a brnad new set. They did make me return the old ones or they would have charged my credit card, so don't anyone get any funny ideas...The rep said...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-07, 02:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

Just to keep this report up to date, BD has gone...

Just to keep this report up to date, BD has gone above and beyond what I expected in handling this so far. A new bike is already on the way, and the old one was picked up by UPS. If it receives the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,530
Posted By brianb

I've had two sets on my road bikes. The second...

I've had two sets on my road bikes. The second set I got as a warranty replacement when the finish on the first set flakes off after 6 months. I will never buy them again. Too much hassle to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-11-07, 04:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,696
Posted By brianb

I like the Shimano cutter, it does a great job...

I like the Shimano cutter, it does a great job for me. Pricey, but one of those tools that you'll never regret owning.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-07, 08:48 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

It's all relative. I'm glad to have had the...

It's all relative. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to explain this to my fellow cyclists, 99% of which could care less. Now we await redelivery of the Moto.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-07, 08:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

The bikesdirect experience is the topic we are...

The bikesdirect experience is the topic we are discussing. Thanks for your opinion Pete Fagerlin, now we shall return to the issue at hand.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

Mike and I were apparently posting at the same...

Mike and I were apparently posting at the same time. While I was typing, I received a prompt reply from Mike offering a replacement bike. It is obviously not bikedirect's fault, and I am so far...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-07, 05:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,090
Posted By brianb

Maybe its not, but thats the way MY business...

Maybe its not, but thats the way MY business operates ( a fine restaraunt ).

If a customer complains about my filet mignon, I don't blame the cattle farmer, the cow, or GOD himself, I comp the...
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