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Search: Posts Made By: Teamskene's
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Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 761
Posted By Teamskene's

Ill be moving back to Rockford at the beginning...

Ill be moving back to Rockford at the beginning of July and plan on becoming as involved as I can for trail building as Im diving headfirst back into MTBing (waiting on a Santa Cruz Tallboy LT out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Teamskene's

had them on my mtn bike for 3 or so years now for...

had them on my mtn bike for 3 or so years now for my shifting system and i notice the difference. I also installed some on the front brake of my SS road bike it really makes a difference. If you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By Teamskene's

wtf? Your bike is not disc compatible but your...

wtf? Your bike is not disc compatible but your asking what kind of disc breaks to purchase? Are you sure you work at a bike shop? And that set of Juicys on ebay would be a much better bet then the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-08-07, 06:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,471
Posted By Teamskene's

Windex ...

Windex

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/pnkrck83/IMG_1245.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,614
Posted By Teamskene's

I have the exact same problem when i go mountain...

I have the exact same problem when i go mountain biking. Has caused some interesting pedal strikes but overall i think it has improved my MTBing quite a bit
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-06-07, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 445
Posted By Teamskene's

How i understand true inseam is that it is...

How i understand true inseam is that it is actually larger/bigger than your pants inseam. If this is correct, you appear to have some very short legs for a 6'4" guy. Add that into your "short...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-27-07, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 762
Posted By Teamskene's

Santa cruz chameleon...

Santa cruz chameleon (http://phattire1.stores.yahoo.net/sancruzchamf.html). I'm 6'3" as well and 205 lbs. I've beat the **** out of this frame and it is still perfect. I can't comment on the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-22-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,292
Posted By Teamskene's

I purchased a used Trek 510 that was 64cm and had...

I purchased a used Trek 510 that was 64cm and had an issue with the top tube length as well. I ended up getting a Titec big al shorty...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,389
Posted By Teamskene's

With the cane creek TT levers you do not HAVE to...

With the cane creek TT levers you do not HAVE to drill as the cable can be routed along the bottom of the bar. I choose to drill a hole just proximal to where the lever sits and run it to another...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-07, 10:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,389
Posted By Teamskene's

42 cm. I wanted something closer to shoulder...

42 cm. I wanted something closer to shoulder width
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-14-07, 09:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,389
Posted By Teamskene's

I love mine so far. I drilled them and haven't...

I love mine so far. I drilled them and haven't noticed any problems so far. They seem pretty damn tough so I'm not worried about it
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/pnkrck83/IMG_1245.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-07, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Teamskene's

thanks

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-07, 05:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Teamskene's

Where brake caliper reach measured from?

could somebody please tell me how a road brake caliper's reach is measured. I assume it is from the center of the mounting bolt to ??? thanks!
Forum: Framebuilders
06-27-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 22,833
Posted By Teamskene's

Can you clear powder coat over paint?

I would like to do a fair amount of masking work on my bike frame but would also like the durability of having a powder coated clear top coat. Is this possible if I do the painting myself and have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-25-07, 10:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,392
Posted By Teamskene's

I am also partial to my design...plus I've never...

I am also partial to my design...plus I've never used a real stand
http://www.instructables.com/id/ELXPCUNF2FRVCWA/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-12-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By Teamskene's

Thanks for all the input! I guess I'm gonna have...

Thanks for all the input! I guess I'm gonna have to do some measuring.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-07, 10:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By Teamskene's

Yeah, unfotunately that brochure doesn't mention...

Yeah, unfotunately that brochure doesn't mention the exact size. I was thinking of going threadless as I don't really know how I'd get a threaded fork to fit a steerer that size. I'll give it a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-07, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By Teamskene's

That's what I'm afraid of. I was thinking of...

That's what I'm afraid of. I was thinking of buying new anyway. What do you suggest as a good height to have sticking out of the top of the steerer? I don't think I'm gonna need to have a bunch of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-07, 01:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 566
Posted By Teamskene's

What fork for a 64cm Trek 510??

So I just won a new frame on ebay. It is a 64cm Trek 510 from 1979/80. It doesn't come with the fork so I am in need of some suggestions. I was thinking a steamroller. Any thoughts??
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 09:42 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 4,410
Posted By Teamskene's

Podiatric medical student (foot doctor). And no...

Podiatric medical student (foot doctor). And no I do not have a foot fetish. Got 2 more years then a 2-3 year surgical residency. I do find as much time as possible to NOT do anything productive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-06-07, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 565
Posted By Teamskene's

My hanging bicycle work stand

Here is a little project for all you apartment wrenchers with very little room to spare.
http://www.instructables.com/id/ELXPCUNF2FRVCWA/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-07, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Posted By Teamskene's

Good call. The girlfriend wants pink pedals on...

Good call. The girlfriend wants pink pedals on her road bike and currently uses TIME ATACs on her MTB.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-07, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 361
Posted By Teamskene's

Time ATAC Cleat on Candy C?

Is it possible to effectively use a Time ATAC cleats on Crank Brothers pedals like the Candy C?

Thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,536
Posted By Teamskene's

worked like a charm! Thanks.

worked like a charm! Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,536
Posted By Teamskene's

How to remove fork from FSA PIG Headset

I'm trying to get the fork out to rebuild it but I cannot figure out how to get the damn thing out. When I pop off the top of the headset it looks like there is some sort of compression retainer...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-08-06, 10:48 AM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,206
Posted By Teamskene's

Thanks. The issue I'm having with the clear coat...

Thanks. The issue I'm having with the clear coat is that it becomes cloudy on abrasion. So what is happening is that it looks like there are faint white streaks over the black paint. I haven't had...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-06, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,206
Posted By Teamskene's

No particular significance, like you i just...

No particular significance, like you i just thought it would go well with the design of the bag. thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-06, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1,440
Views: 265,206
Posted By Teamskene's

spray painted Kremlin

Here is my now uber emo chrome kremlin. I just found some graphics, photoshopped them together and cut out the stencil. I used semi flat black and red krylon with a clear coat on top. Since this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-07-06, 11:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,071
Posted By Teamskene's

Chameleon all the way. I got an '05 frame cheap...

Chameleon all the way. I got an '05 frame cheap of ebay, dumped a few parts off my '03 Specialized bighit, added a Sherman firefly and some magura gustavs. I find myself able to handle XC stuff and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-06-06, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,387
Posted By Teamskene's

yes hydros are more complicated and harder to...

yes hydros are more complicated and harder to setup INITIALLY, but once set properly you shouldn't have trouble. I went from mechs to MAgura Gustavs (yes they are WAY overkill on my Santa cruz...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-06, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By Teamskene's

you are correct he is plantarflexing his toes,...

you are correct he is plantarflexing his toes, but he is going to experience forces that cause him to resist both plantar and dorsoflexion of the foot during braking. As for this all being bad for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-06, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By Teamskene's

Ha ha, thanks. I actually came across this thread...

Ha ha, thanks. I actually came across this thread while studying for my lower extremity anatomy final this friday (i'm in podiatry school....and no I don't have a foot fetish) so it sparked my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-06, 04:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 623
Posted By Teamskene's

When flexing your toes you are passively...

When flexing your toes you are passively increasing tension/stretching the tendons of your anterior compartment extensor muscles (the muscles located on your shin which are responsible for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-15-06, 12:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,014
Posted By Teamskene's

I second the post about Time pedals. My GF...

I second the post about Time pedals. My GF switched from basic Shimano SPDs to the Time ATAC XE and LOVES them. She is a newbie to clipless and has a much easier/comfortable ride with the Time's. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-02-06, 11:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Teamskene's

That sounds like the issue. i actually bumped up...

That sounds like the issue. i actually bumped up the middlering to a 34 or 36 (can't remeber) but left the outer 42. I did look into putting the 32 back on but it doesn't look like it will make too...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-06, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Teamskene's

Help with deore FD installation

I'm putting a Deore FD on a 2005 santacruz chameleon and am having trouble with the height adjustment. I try to set it so the outer portion of the cage is about 1-2mm above the big ring, but this...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-28-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By Teamskene's

thanks for the comments, I'll take a pic later...

thanks for the comments, I'll take a pic later tonight but i can tell you it is very close to the edge of the tab and that has me worried. Since i got a good deal on it I'm gonna ride until it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-27-06, 02:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By Teamskene's

effect of drilling a hole in the rear disc brake mounting tab?

So it looks like some ****** drilled an additional mounting hole in the rear caliper mounting tab of a frame I just got off ebay. The guy who sold it had it cosigned to him so he doesn't know what...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-26-06, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 330
Posted By Teamskene's

calling all chameleon owners

nevermind, see my other thread
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By Teamskene's

yeah thats what reserve is,he didn't have a...

yeah thats what reserve is,he didn't have a reserve amount. So he was advertising via ebay....interesting
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-12-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 647
Posted By Teamskene's

Odd Ebay listings??? Beware

I found a santa cruz chameleon that ended in 20hrs and had no reservere or bids (started at $0.01) So i thought wow! potentially great deal. I then looked into the feedback ratings of the seller...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-06, 07:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,411
Posted By Teamskene's

You might want to watch out for Giardia as it is...

You might want to watch out for Giardia as it is found in streams out west and gives you bad farts, greasey stools and the poops. Also, avoid having anal sex with beavers.....Ok i just got done with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-06, 07:59 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 12,423
Posted By Teamskene's

Yaquina Head..nice!

Yaquina Head..nice!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-06, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,887
Posted By Teamskene's

Thanks for the info. I could just get a smaller...

Thanks for the info. I could just get a smaller spindle length but 109mm was the smallest my LBS had and I don't really want to spend more than $20 on a BB anyway. It appears that i have room to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-07-06, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,887
Posted By Teamskene's

Shimming your chainring

I threw my drivetrain together and would like to move my chainring in a bit further. I already have a 109mm bottom bracket but need the chainring closer yet. Has anybody had luck shimming the ring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-22-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 695
Posted By Teamskene's

Brake reach question

So this has been disscused before but my issue is a little different. I did the old 700c wheel on a 27" fork and obviously can't find brakes that fit. The measurement from the mounting hole to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-06, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 544
Posted By Teamskene's

Splined hubs???

Why don't splined hubs exist (or do they)? Wouldn't this solve the problem of stripping your hub and having to mess with a lockring? I know they make sprockets for retrofitting shimano hubs and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 836
Posted By Teamskene's

I think it sucks a million that people in the...

I think it sucks a million that people in the richest country in history are allowed to sue everything that moves and recieve uncapped settlments that insurance companies must pay out, therefore...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 615
Posted By Teamskene's

Turns out the threading is NOT Italian so I'm...

Turns out the threading is NOT Italian so I'm gonna just try a cheap shimano 68mm BB and see if it'll work.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-06, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By Teamskene's

Freewheel on fixed hub?

So I ordered what I thought was the fixed/free Surly hub and have come to realize it is actually fixed/fixed. This would be fine except I wanted to start with a freewheel until I get my knee...
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