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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By brunning

Reinstalling my SRAM Rival BB/crank - want some advice

I'll be tearing down my 2010 Rival BB/crank assembly soon. I'm switching to a compact, and getting new cups with it.

My current setup has been OK, but has suffered from some mystery creaking that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-10, 09:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By brunning

ok - i broke everything down, cleaned the loctite...

ok - i broke everything down, cleaned the loctite off the cups and shell, and reinstalled the cups a bit tighter than before, and it's looking good.

i cranked on the rollers for a while, and also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-10, 05:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By brunning

thanks for the info, guys. i'm going to do some...

thanks for the info, guys. i'm going to do some wrenching tonight, get rid of the loctite, re-check all the greased interfaces, and see how it goes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-10, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,007
Posted By brunning

mystery creaking in campy UT BB/crank

I've got a 2008 Chorus UT crankset on Specialized Tarmac frame with a mystery creak.

I've pulled everything apart, cleaned it, reinstalled cups (with loc-tite), chainrings, crank-fixing bolt,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-10, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By brunning

new ultegra hubs - do you grease them before you ride?

just got some new 6700 hubs, do you think i should bother overhauling and greasing before i ride them, or are they good to go out of the box.

they feel smooth!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-09, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By brunning

perfect, thanks.

perfect, thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-09, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 383
Posted By brunning

SRAM 2010 question

I'm looking to build a cross bike with Rival 2010, but I'd like the option of big rim trim, so I may upgrade the levers to Red.

Will the Red shifters trim the big ring using the Rival FD, or do I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-08, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By brunning

are you trying to use 25.4mm bars in a 26.0 stem?...

are you trying to use 25.4mm bars in a 26.0 stem? (or a 26.2 cinelli stem?)

you can use cut up cans, you just need more than what you're using now, or you can get a proper shim like this....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By brunning

fyi, it works fine!

fyi, it works fine!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 544
Posted By brunning

dura ace bottom bracket question

hi, i picked up an older DA bottom bracket (NJS stamped, so i think it's the keirin BB, but i'm planning to use it with a road double crank), it's the style with the fixed cup, adjustable cup, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 437
Posted By brunning

Specialized Tarmac frameset question

i'm looking into getting a 2008 Tarmac Pro frameset.

i already have an older Campy record group with the old-style, non-external bottom bracket.

the complete Tarmac only ships with external...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-07, 04:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By brunning

nashbar star nut installer tool question

will this thing work with 1" and 1 1/8" forks?

nashbar star nut tool (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=10531)

thanks!
Forum: Touring
08-21-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 651
Posted By brunning

i'd just pack a compact laptop (there was a nice...

i'd just pack a compact laptop (there was a nice 12" powerbook G4 from a few years back), they're lightweight, you can actually type on them, and wifi spots are common enough now, that you'll...
Forum: Touring
08-21-07, 06:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,138
Posted By brunning

thanks for the suggestions so far. i love...

thanks for the suggestions so far.

i love coast's work. i have a coast track bike that he built for me a year and a half ago and i just talked to him about another frame. his wait time is pretty...
Forum: Touring
08-20-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,138
Posted By brunning

list small hand-builders that do nice rando/touring frames

i'm in the market, give me some suggestions!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-07, 08:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,604
Posted By brunning

[QUOTE=Ziemas]The chain passed test 1 with flying...

[QUOTE=Ziemas]The chain passed test 1 with flying colors and with all the power tools it lasted 1 minute 19.6 seconds. The next closest chain lasted 1 minute 18.8 seconds and then it dropped off...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-07, 09:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 875
Posted By brunning

cool. i'm heading over there for a few weeks...

cool. i'm heading over there for a few weeks soon.

i've heard there are only a small handful of fixed gear bikes in paris, too bad!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 774
Posted By brunning

lots of exposed seat post, no. the only harm...

lots of exposed seat post, no.

the only harm in riding a small frame is having a short top tube, which will force you into weird positions, cramping your body and will probably make you quite...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-10-07, 01:06 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 9,203
Posted By brunning

sr. art director in the digital media division of...

sr. art director in the digital media division of one of the world's largest publishers of magazines.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,712
Posted By brunning

i have an older krypto chain that has kind of...

i have an older krypto chain that has kind of sloppy welds, but for whatever reason, is about 5" longer than newer chains.

no problems locking both wheels!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-02-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,342
Posted By brunning

too bad! i'm going to paris for a week in late...

too bad! i'm going to paris for a week in late may, then on to rome for a few days.

my plan is to pick up lots of french cycling caps and jerseys and stuff.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-20-07, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By brunning

deep vs in matte black

where would one get them? does velocity make them, or must they be powder coated?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-07, 11:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 6,738
Posted By brunning

iro frame. ouzo pro carbon fork any decent 1...

iro frame.
ouzo pro carbon fork
any decent 1 1/8" threadless headset (it is 1 1/8, yes?)

cockpit:
thomson elite seatpost
decent saddle of your choice
thomson aluminum stem
nitto b123a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-25-07, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,553
Posted By brunning

word. it comes down to tubies being a hard sell. ...

word. it comes down to tubies being a hard sell.

i've seen some very nice wheelsets going for half of what they would sell for if they were laced to clinchers.

the rims look scratched and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 725
Posted By brunning

there were ny post and daily news headlines a...

there were ny post and daily news headlines a week or two ago about major fake id crackdowns.

plus, many of the larger clubs these days have actual id scanners which read barcodes and other stuff...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 01:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,618
Posted By brunning

yeah. bike shorts are the answer. look at...

yeah. bike shorts are the answer. look at pictures of pros off the bike (someone find the picture of the whole team in red shorts) and you'll see the ween is positioned up and away from the seat area.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,056
Posted By brunning

yeah, this is a pretty common way to secure...

yeah, this is a pretty common way to secure double straps to single strap pedals.

i don't think that's really a screaming deal. no doubt the pedals are nice, but those toe clips are hard to come...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-06, 10:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By brunning

he was just some crusty looking guy riding a...

he was just some crusty looking guy riding a mountain bike, i considered myself lucky to get off with just a rubbing front wheel. it wasn't worth my time to ask the guy for $20 to true my wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-06, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By brunning

thanks, i found it!

thanks, i found it!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-06, 05:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By brunning

timm, thanks for the offer, but i think i can...

timm, thanks for the offer, but i think i can true it up ok.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-06, 04:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 867
Posted By brunning

ug. first ride crash (and a campy question)

i've been off the road bike for a year and a half or more but on dec 23, finished building up my new custom steel frame. i left town for xmas stuff the next day, but hurried home today so i could...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-06, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By brunning

why so set on aluminum?

why so set on aluminum?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 680
Posted By brunning

how about the jamie roy?

how about the jamie roy?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-06, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 793
Posted By brunning

new retail on the caad9 road frame is $1600....

new retail on the caad9 road frame is $1600. crazy.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 03:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,066
Posted By brunning

word to the t-town swap. i frequently see team...

word to the t-town swap. i frequently see team stuff there. it's usually being sold by a dealer, which leads me to believe dealers can buy lots of team stuff, maybe through some hookup, maybe an...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 11:53 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,962
Posted By brunning

excellent point here. if you live in NYC and...

excellent point here.

if you live in NYC and would otherwise buy monthly unlimited metrocards to get to and from work, you are saving $912 a year in commuting expenses (cards are $76/mo).

a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-06, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,626
Posted By brunning

i had this same experience. the masterlink bold...

i had this same experience. the masterlink bold kept backing out until i applied a little bit of blue loctite.

as it was not something i cared to think about before every ride, i ditched the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-06, 10:51 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,868
Posted By brunning

those alan and vitus frames are like riding...

those alan and vitus frames are like riding rubber bands.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-06, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 764
Posted By brunning

if you take your chain apart more than a few...

if you take your chain apart more than a few times a year, get the CT-3. much eaier to use than the compact chain tools.

carry something small with you for emergency repairs (though i've only...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,206
Posted By brunning

if i see anyone wearing this, i am going to push...

if i see anyone wearing this, i am going to push them over. then we can find out how well it works.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-12-06, 10:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 871
Posted By brunning

i'd recommend the Pearl Izumi amFib gloves with a...

i'd recommend the Pearl Izumi amFib gloves with a fleecy glove liner (i have some nice northface brand) underneath. i don't ride in anything approaching 0F, but that combination often makes my hands...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-06, 09:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,339
Posted By brunning

beat up bikes look sweet, especially old italian...

beat up bikes look sweet, especially old italian frames with paint flaking off over full-chrome.

don't sand, don't paint.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-06, 08:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,808
Posted By brunning

as i've posted before, the helmet study posted...

as i've posted before, the helmet study posted above is not about how safe or unsafe bike helmets are. it's about the (misguided) perceptions drivers have of cyclists.

the study assumes one thing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-08-06, 06:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,702
Posted By brunning

bad pegs: ...

bad pegs:
http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/1b/c6/Protective_Technologies_Aerial_Assault_BMX_Steel_Axle_Pegs_Toys-resized200.jpg

good pegs!:
http://www.bikyle.com/PegMarcTrack.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-06-06, 03:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,404
Posted By brunning

the best suggestion in this thread so far is the...

the best suggestion in this thread so far is the $29 4" grinder.

it's a very useful thing to own.

barring that, are you friends with any auto shop/machine shop/plumber/mechanical/contractor...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-01-06, 10:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,373
Posted By brunning

maybe if i was buying a complete bike, but enough...

maybe if i was buying a complete bike, but enough things about that bike don't add up for me.

aren't those 135 hubs going to dramatically affect chainline (when used with track cranks and their...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-06, 10:39 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,381
Posted By brunning

i think it's iowa meathead hardcore actually....

i think it's iowa meathead hardcore actually. just ask imeyer.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-06, 06:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,203
Posted By brunning

i understand just having to own something because...

i understand just having to own something because it's all that, but you've already got a few bikes so why are you dropping that kind of money on an around-town beater? why not buy a $400 di bernardi...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-06, 06:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,381
Posted By brunning

please. vlv is just a fake-ass, second-rate bco.

please. vlv is just a fake-ass, second-rate bco.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-30-06, 10:54 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,711
Posted By brunning

also, i figure that by the time i actually...

also, i figure that by the time i actually destroy my knees, there will be some crazy-ass bionic knee replacements on the market and i'll be able to jump over cars and stuff.
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