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Forum: Utility Cycling
11-19-13, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,418
Posted By zoro

I've had them for about 4 years. City riding when...

I've had them for about 4 years. City riding when the snow isn't present (otherwise I put on the cx tires). They are some of the most durable tires I've ever mounted. They still look like they could...
Forum: Commuting
11-06-11, 09:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,645
Posted By zoro

SlimRider, please stop saying Kona INC. Everybody...

SlimRider, please stop saying Kona INC. Everybody knows Kona is incorporated. Plus what's all the Jazz with Jamis? You affiliated with the company? And what's with that definition of mountain biking....
Forum: Touring
02-24-10, 10:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,110
Posted By zoro

OT a bit, but I have been using the MSR...

OT a bit, but I have been using the MSR Simmerlite for more than 4 years, including numerous bike trips, and it still works as a new one. The trick, which might kill it's versatility a bit, is that...
Forum: Touring
02-24-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,110
Posted By zoro

OT a bit, but I have been using the MSR...

OT a bit, but I have been using the MSR Simmerlite for more than 4 years, including numerous bike trips, and it still works as a new one. The trick, which might kill it's versatility a bit, is that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-10, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,659
Posted By zoro

"I just looked at $10 tire. They want $16 to...

"I just looked at $10 tire.
They want $16 to ship it."


Yes... admirable thinking here...
Forum: Touring
02-19-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,104
Posted By zoro

Hmmm according to your statement, you do not have...

Hmmm according to your statement, you do not have a full XO gruppo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,705
Posted By zoro

that bike is off the hinges!

that bike is off the hinges!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,912
Posted By zoro

TS 2! Yes, it is a bit expensive, but it will...

TS 2! Yes, it is a bit expensive, but it will last, as others have said, a lifetime. You could always go with Hozan, DT Swiss or other, but the price will go up towards the 500 or 1000$ mark. Unless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,586
Posted By zoro

Errr, Campy Record?? Mine has been bomber...

Errr, Campy Record?? Mine has been bomber forever! In fact, all Campy headsets
Forum: Touring
07-04-09, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 563
Posted By zoro

SLX cranks are really nice and all, but aren't...

SLX cranks are really nice and all, but aren't they overkill for road touring? The new "Trekking" LX would have seem more appropriate although the chances of bending an SLX crankset are almost none!...
Forum: Touring
07-04-09, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,505
Posted By zoro

Does not make a significant difference since the...

Does not make a significant difference since the bike will be on the road or gravel roads most of the time. It makes a difference when it's used for MTB since the strenght factor varies from model to...
Forum: Touring
06-29-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,854
Posted By zoro

Pictures???!!!

Pictures???!!!
Forum: Touring
06-28-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,841
Posted By zoro

Ok, I want to clear up the fact that a Cross...

Ok, I want to clear up the fact that a Cross Check maybe not a good idea for touring. I've toured over 3000k fully loaded on my CrossCheck (I know, it's not THAT much, but still a proper distance to...
Forum: Touring
06-17-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,731
Posted By zoro

Great post with great bikes! Keep 'em coming!...

Great post with great bikes! Keep 'em coming! Would love to see pics from somebody with a complete Fargo to see how it looks in real life!
Forum: Touring
06-15-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,431
Posted By zoro

This bikes screams for Paul's !! BTW, I think the...

This bikes screams for Paul's !! BTW, I think the first proposed build is really sweet, if you have the budget to throw it together!
...
Forum: Touring
06-15-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,731
Posted By zoro

Man... That bike just looks right. I mean...

Man... That bike just looks right. I mean WOW!:love:
Forum: Touring
05-28-09, 02:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 715
Posted By zoro

Look, to be honest, I would write off the TRP...

Look, to be honest, I would write off the TRP EuroX. Why? I have them, and while they have decent power and killer looks, they are a BITC* to set up. You have to manual toe in the pads with brute...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 873,955
Posted By zoro

Gotta ask... ...

Gotta ask...


http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n267/Kustombyker/520done2.jpg


Do you have a short reach brake in the front and standard reach in the rear? I have a frameset that seems to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-09, 10:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,167
Posted By zoro

May I ask what type of fenders you have on your...

May I ask what type of fenders you have on your Fuji? They look absolutely wonderful and practical too, as the front one comes way down.

Nice rack btw!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-09, 09:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,781
Posted By zoro

I have a pair of Shimano Tourney center pulls on...

I have a pair of Shimano Tourney center pulls on my city/commuting bike. They work great and their main strong point is modulation. They have an awsome feeling when you just want to slow down a tiny...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By zoro

Locka, I just saw you decided to part ways with...

Locka, I just saw you decided to part ways with the Marinoni on CL. Good luck and I hope you get your 550 for it. Should go pretty fast, people seem to be all over those Noni's recently in Montreal....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 11:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By zoro

Ok, that explains all! I mean if you plan...

Ok, that explains all!

I mean if you plan to do road rides in the summer time in the Montreal / Rive-Sud / Laval areas, then most def keep the 'Noni. If it's only for the city, you maybe want a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By zoro

Yeah le Grand Cycle had me :twitchy: a couple...

Yeah le Grand Cycle had me :twitchy: a couple times too. They are really expensive, but at the same time, they have a couple of interesting brands on display. Guys are pretty cool too down there. But...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By zoro

Thanks for all the replies. I also think...

Thanks for all the replies.

I also think it's a design flaw due to the disc brakes (why in the world would you need disc brakes on a road bike not even intended for touring is beyond me, but it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-09, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,397
Posted By zoro

Cracked frame?

So... I was doing a spring cleaning/overhauling on my friend's Brodie Dynamo (aluminium flat bar road disk bike) when I came across this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 02:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By zoro

That's news! I pass in front of that shop...

That's news! I pass in front of that shop everyday and never bother to stop. Had mixed feelings about the shop... probably due to an incompetent salesman couple years ago. Will check it out for sure....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-09, 02:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By zoro

How come you say you picked it up last summer??...

How come you say you picked it up last summer?? It was for sale on local CL here last week (http://montreal.en.craigslist.ca/bik/1096014281.html). Maybe it's a bike with an identical paint job, but...
Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,263
Posted By zoro

I'm sure it can be done on the La Cruz, but it...

I'm sure it can be done on the La Cruz, but it lacks the double eyelets front and back as well as braze ons for a rear rack and a front low rider rack.

You might want to consider the Fargo from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,768
Posted By zoro

Il'l hijack this thread to post a nice '92 Noni...

Il'l hijack this thread to post a nice '92 Noni Special Colombus SP (I think... Serial # is 20654) I am overhauling for a good friend. It's, in my opinion, one the most beautiful bikes I've ever...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-09, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,738
Posted By zoro

Bumping up this old thread. I *think*...

Bumping up this old thread.

I *think* Viannelli were made by Marinoni here in the Montreal area. There is one for sale right now and the guy says his Vianelli was custom made by Marinoni. As...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,742
Posted By zoro

Good thread, I went piecemeal since the...

Good thread,

I went piecemeal since the beginning. It's been about 10 years now so my kit is getting pretty complete. I recommend, like others, determining what you need to work on your bike and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-09, 02:19 PM
Replies: 646
Views: 234,248
Posted By zoro

KAPOWWWWW! One of the nicest bikes I have ever...

KAPOWWWWW! One of the nicest bikes I have ever seen. Viva Vanilla
Forum: Touring
01-28-09, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,632
Posted By zoro

Post pics when you have it!! The frame on the BJ...

Post pics when you have it!! The frame on the BJ website looks gorgeous.

Anybody care to post a World Tour complete pic?
Forum: Touring
01-28-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,369
Posted By zoro

Yeah, Aurora Elite looks nice and all, but I...

Yeah, Aurora Elite looks nice and all, but I would go with a 520 before the Jamis, or even the Aurora before the Aurora Elite.

Might sound redundent, but why not consider LHT?
Forum: Touring
01-28-09, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,239
Posted By zoro

Thanks for the response all. Now I know for sure!!

Thanks for the response all. Now I know for sure!!
Forum: Touring
01-27-09, 11:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,239
Posted By zoro

What kind of front rack is this?

Hi,

I'm looking to put a front rack on my CrossCheck and this one seems to be nice since it attaches from the eyelets and from the fork crown (I suppose). Can somebody point out the brand and...
Forum: Touring
01-27-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,523
Posted By zoro

In response to your 1st question, I don't think...

In response to your 1st question, I don't think it's a foolish idea at all to be touring with 650b wheels. Like any wheel, make sure the rim is in good condition and that the tension is high and even...
Forum: Touring
01-24-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,067
Posted By zoro

Super good hubs. Stick with them and you should...

Super good hubs. Stick with them and you should be more than fine.
Forum: Touring
01-24-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,067
Posted By zoro

I tour with a 32 deore laced to a A319 in the...

I tour with a 32 deore laced to a A319 in the front and a 36 deore laced to a A319 in the rear.

Never had problems with one wheel or the other. Change and repack the bearings once in a while and...
Forum: Touring
01-24-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,566
Posted By zoro

It was only a gross gross comparaison. I did not...

It was only a gross gross comparaison. I did not intend to negelect the cultural value of a certain village, country or population. AHH the joy of forum boards, the dangers of being misinterpreted. ...
Forum: Touring
01-23-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,594
Posted By zoro

Just want to bump this thread up to say that this...

Just want to bump this thread up to say that this front rack is complete sh*t. DON'T BUY IT. Even if the price right. You can't fit an axle with a quick release and it's prone to fail under a load...
Forum: Touring
01-23-09, 05:38 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 26,566
Posted By zoro

Isn't Black Sheep a company specialized in funky...

Isn't Black Sheep a company specialized in funky looking TI 29ers? Maybe that's why they missed out the whole chainstay issue. 2 or 3 mm doesn't sound too much to somebody not used to touring, but I...
Forum: Touring
01-15-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,716
Posted By zoro

[QUOTE=82times;8184857]Half Moon Bay, the...

[QUOTE=82times;8184857]Half Moon Bay, the beginning:
http://img.skitch.com/20090115-udberjtyjaypfd2picqmwdgf7.jpg

May I ask: what kind of panniers are those? And what bike? A Surly LHT?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-09, 12:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,361
Posted By zoro

Here is a picture of Eric's L. Thumbies mounted...

Here is a picture of Eric's L. Thumbies mounted on a touring bike. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 31,539
Posted By zoro

I personally use the TS-2, but part of it is due...

I personally use the TS-2, but part of it is due to my relative incompetence with wheel truing and bulding. It seems that with the TS-2, I get some very satisfactory results vs the good ol' brake pad...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-07-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 4,453
Posted By zoro

In Montreal, Québec, -20 -30 is a common thing....

In Montreal, Québec, -20 -30 is a common thing. You just gotta get used to it. Snow, also, lots of snow. Last year, more than 5 meters of snow fell. So, CX tires and a good multilayer coat system and...
Forum: Touring
01-04-09, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,789
Posted By zoro

You should check out the new 2009 LX crankset....

You should check out the new 2009 LX crankset. New, but they seem solid and well suited for touring. You can't go wrong with a crankset from Shimano.
...
Forum: Touring
01-01-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,315
Posted By zoro

I think it's a great idea to use that frame for...

I think it's a great idea to use that frame for touring. It's pretty nice too. Be sure that the front fork is actually drilled to receive a low-rider rack. As you can see in this picture, the fork...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,295
Posted By zoro

The TS-2 is a great wheel truing stand. But, and...

The TS-2 is a great wheel truing stand. But, and there is always a but, it's a bit pricey and cannot be 100% trusted when it comes to get the wheel centered (although it does a fairly accurate job, I...
Forum: Touring
12-12-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,382
Posted By zoro

Did a lot of touring on my CrossCheck. No...

Did a lot of touring on my CrossCheck. No problems at all, a really stable ride. Thought I must say I am leaning towards a LHT as I got bitten by the touring bug last couple of years.

I must also...
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