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Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-10, 03:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,039
Posted By Phoible

I used to have a Klein Quantum Pro (1996, I...

I used to have a Klein Quantum Pro (1996, I believe). It had the proprietary headset/fork. Everything on that bike was non-standard. The most fun thing was the pressed in bottom bracket (took a few...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Phoible

Thanks. This fixed it. Brake is now centered.

Thanks. This fixed it. Brake is now centered.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 730
Posted By Phoible

Centering Rear Campy Brake

I bought a 10-Speed Record groupset off of eBay, and put it on a frame that I'm building up. Everything went smoothly until I tried to adjust the rear brake. This appears to be a non-skeleton single...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 02:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,655
Posted By Phoible

I have a steel Serotta with a carbon fork (1-1/8"...

I have a steel Serotta with a carbon fork (1-1/8" Ouzo Pro). Never rode it with a steel fork, but I've ridden another steel serotta with a Steel fork (although that was a club special from the 80s)....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 11:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,329
Posted By Phoible

I've had some lower back pain issues that seem to...

I've had some lower back pain issues that seem to come from riding a top tube that's a bit too long. When I ride a top tube that's the right length or a bit short, I'm comfortable, but a top tube...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-09, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 312
Posted By Phoible

Cheap Decent Tire

The Pro2 Races on my bike are pretty shot, and I need new tires. Not really too psyched about spending $65 per tire for a set of Pro3 Races, so I was hoping to go for something a bit less expensive....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-09, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By Phoible

I found a document on AmClassic's web site that...

I found a document on AmClassic's web site that describes their hubs, and it appears to be a Micro 68 end cap. I'll have to call to ask for a replacement.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By Phoible

Lost Bearing Cover

I shipped my bike cross country, and during shipping I lost one of the bearing covers for my American Classics CR-350 wheels (not sure if that's what it's actually called). It slots into the hub,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 394
Posted By Phoible

I have one bike with Ultegra 10 (DA 9...

I have one bike with Ultegra 10 (DA 9 derailleurs), and the other with full DA 9. The DA9 shifts just a bit more smoothly, but I like the 10-speed hoods more. One of these days, I'll upgrade from 9...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-08, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 512
Posted By Phoible

I used to ride with a guy who had a 25 granny...

I used to ride with a guy who had a 25 granny gear on a regular triple. With a 12-27 cassette, he had more teeth in the back than the front in his smallest gear. Of course, he would usually drop his...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,859
Posted By Phoible

I ride a 54, and have noticed that some 54cm...

I ride a 54, and have noticed that some 54cm frames have significant toe overlap. I had a Klein with that problem, and while it wasn't an issue at speed, it was kind of annoying when I was trying to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 803
Posted By Phoible

So I could upgrade to 7900 by replacing just the...

So I could upgrade to 7900 by replacing just the brifters and FD?

I have 7700 on one of my bikes (with an R700 crank), and the shifter ergonomics just don't do it for me (I really like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By Phoible

Aluminum Campagnolo Brake Levers

I currently have a mid-80's steel bike that is equipped with 6-speed Campy Super Record. This is a riding bike, and not a show bike (the original components will be kept for posterity). The braking...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-08, 09:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,187
Posted By Phoible

I used to ride the eggbeaters on my roadbike. Put...

I used to ride the eggbeaters on my roadbike. Put over 10K miles on them with no problems. At some point I started to get hotspots, so I switched to SPD-SLs. But the eggbeaters were easier to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,454
Posted By Phoible

I can second Shaw's Lightweight Cycles. Terry...

I can second Shaw's Lightweight Cycles. Terry Shaw has some strange ideas, but he knows what he is doing. Has encyclopedic knowledge of bicycles, and can repair just about anything bike-related....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 08:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,563
Posted By Phoible

Not sure why you would cut your ride short when...

Not sure why you would cut your ride short when you get a flat. After all, that's why you bring along tools to fix a flat.

I always carry an extra tube (or two), a patch kit, and a few CO2...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,397
Posted By Phoible

I ride a Serotta Colorado III, which is the...

I ride a Serotta Colorado III, which is the predecessor to the CDA. It's a great bike, and a smooth ride (definitely better than my Carbon TCR). If you fit on the stock geometry frame, the Fierte is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By Phoible

I used eggbeaters for over 10,000 miles with no...

I used eggbeaters for over 10,000 miles with no hot spots, and then started to get numbness in my feet. Figured that it was due to my shoes wearing out, but replacing them did no good.

Switched to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-08, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,043
Posted By Phoible

All 8 through 10-speed Shimano derailleurs are...

All 8 through 10-speed Shimano derailleurs are pretty much compatible. As was stated before, 8 through 10-speed freehubs are 10-speed compatible. To upgrade to 10-speed, you need shifters...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-21-08, 10:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,135
Posted By Phoible

I think that you should be fine, especially...

I think that you should be fine, especially considering how much you commute every day. Unless the ride is extremely hilly, I would guess that you won't even find it to be too difficult. A lot of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-21-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,417
Posted By Phoible

The Record Carbon Brake levers are supposedly...

The Record Carbon Brake levers are supposedly great. I know a bunch of people who have built up long-distance touring bikes with them. A bonus is that they are carbon, so they don't get cold like...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
07-21-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,602
Posted By Phoible

Double Centuries in New England

I moved to the East Coast (Boston) from California about a year ago, and haven't ridden a double century since. I did a bunch of the Triple Crown rides when I was in California, and really enjoyed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,676
Posted By Phoible

I have a friend who has a bike with Sora - we...

I have a friend who has a bike with Sora - we couldn't get the darn thing adjusted correctly. And even when we could, it would go out of alignment within a few miles. He took it to a bunch of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,224
Posted By Phoible

I picked up a brand new TCR C2 frameset at a bike...

I picked up a brand new TCR C2 frameset at a bike show for $600 from a Giant Dealer. It was either an '05 or '06, and I got it in December of '06. I know other people who have gotten similar deals (I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 03:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,926
Posted By Phoible

Funny. I'm about an inch and a half taller with...

Funny. I'm about an inch and a half taller with about an inch longer inseam. I ride the medium (I have a C2), but I'm right on the edge. When I got professionally fitted, I ended up with the seat all...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-07, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,456
Posted By Phoible

You don't really need to bring your bike - there...

You don't really need to bring your bike - there are a bunch of bike shops that rent pretty nice bikes for less than it costs to ship your bike there and back. I brought my pedals, shoes, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 05:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,595
Posted By Phoible

There are versions of both of these pedals for...

There are versions of both of these pedals for less than $100.

If you are willing to be a bit creative, you can find an even better deal.

Speedplay Zero Team:...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 03:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,251
Posted By Phoible

I don't think that you can compare flat rides to...

I don't think that you can compare flat rides to hilly rides - they are completely different. When I climb a lot of hills, I get good at climbing hills, but find that I'm not quite as good at...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 03:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,595
Posted By Phoible

You might be able to do a bit better. A bike shop...

You might be able to do a bit better. A bike shop near me is selling them for $1600. For $100, you can buy almost any pedal you want.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-07, 02:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,193
Posted By Phoible

There is probably no reason why it wouldn't work....

There is probably no reason why it wouldn't work. However, you could void your warranty if your frame cracks.

I think that Look's Carbon frames use clamp-on derailleurs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 02:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 964
Posted By Phoible

You can get a compact crankset for less than 200....

You can get a compact crankset for less than 200. There are some out there that you can get for less than $100. Your existing bottom bracket may work, or you may need to replace it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-04-07, 02:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,048
Posted By Phoible

Doesn't Sheldon Brown list the bottom bracket...

Doesn't Sheldon Brown list the bottom bracket specs for each length? I believe that the Dura Ace used a 108mm BB, and the Ultegra used a 117mm (not sure about the latter).

When I tried to use a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,193
Posted By Phoible

I would guess that its not actually brazed on....

I would guess that its not actually brazed on. The "braze-on" mount on my Giant TCR frame is a piece of plastic that's screwed into the carbon fiber frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,329
Posted By Phoible

I think that they are Tiagra-grade 8-speed. If...

I think that they are Tiagra-grade 8-speed. If you need 8-speed, why not find some old 8-speed components on eBay?

To go to 9 or 10-speed, all you need to replace are the shifters, chain, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 544
Posted By Phoible

I spent over $100 to have a wheel rebuilt when I...

I spent over $100 to have a wheel rebuilt when I bent the rim, and the job did a lousy job building it (I kept popping spokes every few hundred miles). In the end, I bought a new and better wheel for...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 630
Posted By Phoible

I have run the same 9-speed Dura Ace RD on 8, 9,...

I have run the same 9-speed Dura Ace RD on 8, 9, and 10-speed setups. It works fine on all of them.



Its not like you can't get a 9-speed 12/23 or 12/25. What I really want to see is a 12/27...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 06:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 819
Posted By Phoible

I recently paid $600 for a brand new Giant TCR...

I recently paid $600 for a brand new Giant TCR composite frame/fork with integrated headset.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-03-07, 02:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,132
Posted By Phoible

My first double century took me 16 hours because...

My first double century took me 16 hours because I got lost in the dark at the beginning, adding 25 "bonus miles".

As for preparation, if you can ride 160 - 200 miles a week with a significant...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-03-07, 01:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,461
Posted By Phoible

I thought that Bass Lake was a great ride. It had...

I thought that Bass Lake was a great ride. It had about the same amount of climbing as Mt. Tam (actually a few hundred more feet according to the revised numbers), but didn't seem to be as steep. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-07, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By Phoible

My 1996 or so RX-100 shifters are still going...

My 1996 or so RX-100 shifters are still going strong.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By Phoible

You need a crown race that matches your headset....

You need a crown race that matches your headset. They aren't hard to find. You should be able to get one online, or your LBS should be able to order one for you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,015
Posted By Phoible

I used to do this with 8-speed chains, but...

I used to do this with 8-speed chains, but 10-speed chains are significantly more fragile. making pin reuse a bad idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-07, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,183
Posted By Phoible

I have the Elites, and like them a lot. ...

I have the Elites, and like them a lot.
http://www.lickbike.com has them for $300
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-06, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By Phoible

If you upload your route to motionbased, the...

If you upload your route to motionbased, the elevation totals will be off, due to the strange way that motionbased thresholds elevation gains. But that's not the fault of the 305. The number shown on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-06, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 593
Posted By Phoible

Has the cassette been replaced in 10K miles? If...

Has the cassette been replaced in 10K miles? If not, its probably time for a new one. Other than that, looks like a pretty good deal. I wouldn't worry about the frame wearing out in 10K miles.

By...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,757
Posted By Phoible

I actually brought a backpack. Lugged rain gear...

I actually brought a backpack. Lugged rain gear and my digital SLR to the top. Added a little weight, but was probably worthwhile. Didn't end up needing the rain gear. I have a nice picture of myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-06, 01:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,860
Posted By Phoible

I rode a double century once on about an hour of...

I rode a double century once on about an hour of sleep. Did fine, although I probably would have finished a little faster if I had been well-rested. There were some 2,000+ foot descents, and I did...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-06, 03:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 689
Posted By Phoible

You will need a slightly longer chain. Use one of...

You will need a slightly longer chain. Use one of the sizing methods on the Park Tool or Sheldon Brown's website. The easiest thing to do is to wrap the chain around the largest cog and the largest...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-06, 03:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By Phoible

460 sounds like a lot, especially considering...

460 sounds like a lot, especially considering that you can get a new Carbon Fiber Frame/Fork for 5-600. I see a 2006 frame (54cm) for $299 Buy-It-Now on eBay, so you should be able to get a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-06, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,757
Posted By Phoible

I brought 2 water bottles, and refilled them at...

I brought 2 water bottles, and refilled them at the sunrise market and then again at the visitors center at the ranger station (the water fountain was operational - good thing). It might have been...
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