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Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-14, 09:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,027
Posted By ggphysics

Need to thin the herd: Klein Q Pro carbon vs. Cannondale Six13

Long and short is that I need the components off one of my road bikes to build up a Kona cross bike over the next few weeks.

Both the Klein and the Cdale fit well and have similar components and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,060
Posted By ggphysics

For the money it's to beat horse stall mats from...

For the money it's to beat horse stall mats from Tractor Supply. The rubber will hold up to motorcylces, etc. and they clean up pretty well.

...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-13, 08:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,349
Posted By ggphysics

I weigh anywhere from 195-210 and have several...

I weigh anywhere from 195-210 and have several bikes to suit the conditons that I find. My economy wheelset is a 32h Mavic Open Sport laced to 105 hubs with straight guage spokes. My local shop...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-28-12, 05:39 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,128
Posted By ggphysics

My only set of clinchers are shimano 105 with...

My only set of clinchers are shimano 105 with Mavic Open Sports 32h. You can buy a handbuild set from Universal Cycles for around $225. I'm a 41 yr old 205lb rider with plenty of power; these are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-11, 04:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,586
Posted By ggphysics

No need to worry.

Other companies have been potrayed the same way but ulitimately survive. Honda sells autos, motorcycles, etc. and homeowner grade power equipment.

Husqvarna made its name with sewing machines,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,896
Posted By ggphysics

Talk to us about tires. Are you using the same...

Talk to us about tires. Are you using the same model and pressure across the wheelsets? It is difficult to control all the variables.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,013
Posted By ggphysics

At 800 miles your at a nickel per mile. Toss it...

At 800 miles your at a nickel per mile. Toss it and ride on.

G
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By ggphysics

I've used JagWire with my Rival setup; not...

I've used JagWire with my Rival setup; not problems as I recall.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,582
Posted By ggphysics

I've been down this road before....

I don't post often but I was in a similar quandry a few years back.

I bought a lightly used CAAD7 frame and fork for $275. I sourced Rival shifters, fr and rr derailluers from PBK for a song. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,063
Posted By ggphysics

I'm curious as to how you arrived at a size 56? ...

I'm curious as to how you arrived at a size 56? From your setup I can surmise that you might fit better on a 58.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-09, 08:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,218
Posted By ggphysics

I ride a somewhat modernized Fuji Opus III. The...

I ride a somewhat modernized Fuji Opus III. The frame is a late 1984 and rides so nice that I split my time between it and a CAAD7. I'm running a 7sp shimano cassette with 8sp campy shifters, Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 55,725
Posted By ggphysics

Andy's position does look scrunched.......but I...

Andy's position does look scrunched.......but I subscribe to the Sean Kelly observation; the rider has adapted to a seemingly, less than ideal position. His TT and stem length shouldn't bear on most...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By ggphysics

10 speed specific Shimano hub. Try a 10sp...

10 speed specific Shimano hub. Try a 10sp cassette.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,089
Posted By ggphysics

I hardly ever post, but any mention of an Opus...

I hardly ever post, but any mention of an Opus III catches my attention.

I have an 84' repainted Opus (60cm). I haven't respaced the rear but rather run a 7 speed shimano with Campy Athena 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By ggphysics

Feedback on this Chesini

Anyone here have any experience with this tubeset and maker? I looking to build up a steel ride and this NOS caught my eye. I'm researched the Columbus Genius and can't find a problem other than...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-01-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,315
Posted By ggphysics

I can't say enough good things about my ASTRIX...

I can't say enough good things about my ASTRIX Rook.
Forum: Northeast
08-05-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,756
Posted By ggphysics

Hills, we've got hills.

I live over in the taconic valley on the Mass border but some friends of mine ride near Albany. I believe the ride club is called the Mohawk-Hudson cyling group. Something like that.

Many good...
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