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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By gopheralex

Very interesting. After looking at it again, it's...

Very interesting. After looking at it again, it's not as noticeable at the chainstay because of the greater clearance there, but yes, it looks to be off about 1mm there as well. I totally get the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By gopheralex

Good idea on flipping the wheel. I just tried it...

Good idea on flipping the wheel. I just tried it and same issue, unfortunately. (Although, the wheel is good. ;))

I bought from a bike shop. I think I'll take it back and see what they say. Thx...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By gopheralex

My new defective Litespeed... keep or return?

I got a good deal on a new 2015 Litespeed T7 frameset. Everything looked good until I mounted the wheels (Campy Zonda C17 with 700x25 tires). I noticed that the rim is roughly 1-2mm closer to the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-16-16, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,077
Posted By gopheralex

Following up for anyone interested... I...

Following up for anyone interested...

I switched to compressionless housing and removed the cross brake levers. Less mushy, but still not much difference in power.

Changed out the pads for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-07-15, 04:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,077
Posted By gopheralex

Thanks all. Much to think about. I will look at...

Thanks all. Much to think about. I will look at stiffer housing, maybe getting rid of the bar-top levers, and changing the pads.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-06-15, 08:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,077
Posted By gopheralex

Weak disc brakes on a Trek CrossRip

I have a 2015 Trek CrossRip Elite with Hayes CX5 Expert mechanical disc brakes, 160mm front, 140mm rear. I am not happy with them -- even after lots of hard stops, they are just not very strong.

I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-10, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,722
Posted By gopheralex

BikeMech, you nailed it. I was following the...

BikeMech, you nailed it. I was following the instructions to the letter. Unfortunately... the damn instructions were wrong!

Here is the CORRECT diagram for anyone else in this situation:

175982...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,722
Posted By gopheralex

Nope, I can't get past the point of no play. It...

Nope, I can't get past the point of no play. It binds up way before that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-28-10, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,722
Posted By gopheralex

New threaded headset on an old Trek MTB

Good people of Bike Forum,

I have a 1993 (?) Trek 820 "Antelope." It has a threaded headset. Recently it began to develop "indexed steering." I'm endeavoring to replace the headset, both to fix...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,874
Posted By gopheralex

Hold on a sec, it worked!!! I filled it up to 130...

Hold on a sec, it worked!!! I filled it up to 130 psi and let it sit for 10 mins. When I got back it was set. That little "dashed/serrated" area that was beneath the rim in the picture was totally...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,874
Posted By gopheralex

I think you're onto something... I tried the...

I think you're onto something... I tried the soapy water trick, but unfortunately, I only weigh 135 and couldn't get the tire any higher than 130 psi despite heaving my full body weight down on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-09, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,874
Posted By gopheralex

Tire not seating properly on new Mavic Aksium rim

Got a new wheelset (2009 Mavic Aksium 700c) and am trying to remount a set of Bontrager Race Lite Hardcase 700x23 tires (wire bead, 2100 miles). I'm having problems getting them to seat properly on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-07, 08:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,636
Posted By gopheralex

I ordered my C2C Via Nirone Sora back in February...

I ordered my C2C Via Nirone Sora back in February and it just came in last month. It's a 50cm, weighing in at about 20 pounds on the bathroom scale. $799, Made in Taiwan. There is not enough celeste...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-07, 03:44 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,487
Posted By gopheralex

Wish I could, but I already put the deposit down...

Wish I could, but I already put the deposit down at Bikesmith's.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,487
Posted By gopheralex

You are lucky, Flywolf. I'm in Milwaukee and I've...

You are lucky, Flywolf. I'm in Milwaukee and I've had an 07 Via Nirone Sora on order since early Feb. Apparently they are in demand, or else my LBS is just trying to take my money :)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-07, 01:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,110
Posted By gopheralex

Just ordered an '07 Via Nirone 7 Sora. I'm on a...

Just ordered an '07 Via Nirone 7 Sora. I'm on a waiting list - should have it in 3-4 weeks. In the pic of it on the website it says "RC" on the downtube - would that make it the only made in Italy...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-07, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,067
Posted By gopheralex

Hmm a lot of new information to absorb. Thanks...

Hmm a lot of new information to absorb. Thanks everyone. Az, it didn't even occur to me to ask at the bike shop. I will do that, and hit you up as a last resort. Thanks for the offer :)

alumrock,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-10-07, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,067
Posted By gopheralex

Clip-on platforms for Egg Beaters?

Hi,

Considering a purchase of Egg Beaters pedals. Want to do the clipless pedal thing but also need to be able to wear ordinary shoes once in a while. I know that there are clip-in platforms for...
Forum: Living Car Free
06-14-06, 08:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,336
Posted By gopheralex

Never had a driver's license?

Has anyone as old as me (24) never gotten their driver's license? I remember turning old enough to get my learner's permit (15 1/2) and just not being interested (or having any money)... went off to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-14-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,618
Posted By gopheralex

It's ok, there's nothing to be ashamed of, my...

It's ok, there's nothing to be ashamed of, my brother is 16 and he can barely ride. Some people just don't learn as kids. To learn how to ride, you need only two things: 1) a bike, and 2) an open,...
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