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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-08, 04:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 479
Posted By maltess

fx alpha aluminium

Heelo, I have a trek 7.3 fx, all the fxīs use alpha hydroformed aluminium(black from 7.3 up to 7.7) I have checked these are the only bikes in the whole trek catalog to use hydroformed alu, the of...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 440
Posted By maltess

scott sportster series

Hello, any input about these bikes? they seem to be nice for commuting? the scotts always look heavy to me
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-29-08, 03:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 471
Posted By maltess

adding suspension

Hello, Itis posibble to install suspension to a bike?For example I like the trek soho, but I think I need suspension as well. Like cannondale headshock, I see the front height of the bike will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By maltess

thank you so is nothing like the frame is going...

thank you so is nothing like the frame is going to break or something, just finding the right fits
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-08, 06:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By maltess

Ok, thakns a lot, so any frame is capable to...

Ok, thakns a lot, so any frame is capable to adapt different gears if you want to do that. Someone told me onece that an hybrid bike could not handdle road bikes gears, the bigger crank etc. I was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By maltess

So what if would happen if I get a MTB and change...

So what if would happen if I get a MTB and change the velocity gear to a road bike, I mean bigger crank etc.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 803
Posted By maltess

the frame

Heelo, I know this a beginner stupid question, But I need to know something about it. I been thinking a bike is actually the frame with whatever components you can have. Do you think this is true? ...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By maltess

not really, you could say it was not answered and...

not really, you could say it was not answered and became a diffrent topic
Forum: Commuting
01-13-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By maltess

Yes, they are both avalilable in spain. I use an...

Yes, they are both avalilable in spain. I use an abus x-plus 54 and pilocks , I guess it should be all right. Both bikes have hidraulic brakes, and I think some components in the Jamis are a little...
Forum: Commuting
01-13-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 824
Posted By maltess

Jamis Allegro and Cannondale BBU

Hello , I am looking for a bike with suspension for commuting and I came to these two.

Jamis Allegro 3x

http://www.jamisbikes.com/usa/bikes...8allegro3x.html

Cannondale Bad Boy Ultra
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

All right , thanks very much for your help

All right , thanks very much for your help
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-10-08, 01:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

all right , I see the right cadence is the most...

all right , I see the right cadence is the most important factor. A bike like mine with 11/38 8 speed opposed to a madone, 12/25 at 10 speed. So the firs gear is more oriented towards MTB, going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-08, 03:46 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

But if I compare a cog with 11 teeth and a cog...

But if I compare a cog with 11 teeth and a cog with 12 teeth, whatīs the diffrence?, is the 11 going to be a little smaller? meaning is more difficult to peda than the 12. Sorry for all this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

Thankyou so much I begin to understand now this...

Thankyou so much I begin to understand now this relation, One last thing , if a I have an 11/30 ans 12/27. Whayīs the difference of having 11 or 12 teeth for the minimun and so. The 11 cog is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-08, 01:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

Thanks for the help, I did not know about the...

Thanks for the help, I did not know about the cadence factor and I will start measuring this.



[QUOTE=SweetLou;5947160]The cassette has 8 cogs, with the smallest cog having 11 teeth and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

I donīt have a computer in the bike, that can be...

I donīt have a computer in the bike, that can be a good improvement. I meant I use the 38 in the smallest and the second smallest position in the cassete and the same with the 48, then I fell I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-08, 02:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

When you talk about the cassette , what does it...

When you talk about the cassette , what does it means the different numbers? for example 11-30 8 speed
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

I have tried the sheldom brown gear calculatir...

I have tried the sheldom brown gear calculatir and is pretty amazing , the only thing I donīt know how to calculate is the crank lenghts , from 150 mm to 190mm, I can seize mine, I will approximate...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

Thanks for your answers, I am sort of new and I...

Thanks for your answers, I am sort of new and I donīt know yet the differents sets of speeds and its capabilities. I am using a trek 7.3 for communting, this bike has a 48/38/28 and cassete 11-30 , 8...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,887
Posted By maltess

speed factor

Heelo, i would like to know how if the crankset size is the main factor for spped in a bike. Of course besides frame and componentes weigt. I mean , for example, two diffrent bicycles with the same...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By maltess

Thanks for the answers, too many questions...

Thanks for the answers, too many questions diffcult to get answer. I thought that you could not add a bigger crank just like that, that the bike had to be prepared for that, I ama happy is not like...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By maltess

thatīs a good thought about the suspension seat...

thatīs a good thought about the suspension seat post savieng the bike from weight shock, I will try that option too. I can see now the non convenience of the knobby tires, I wanted to try that in the...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 06:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By maltess

Thanks for ypur help, I wanted something to...

Thanks for ypur help, I wanted something to smooth the ride in potholes streets etc. Thatīs why I was looking for the supension. Do yoy think if put wider cross tires in the trek I can avoid...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By maltess

So the cannondale headshock is better than a low...

So the cannondale headshock is better than a low end suspension?
Forum: Commuting
01-06-08, 03:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,061
Posted By maltess

suspension hybrid bikes

Hello, I am keeping my trek 7,3 but I am thinking about getting a suspension bike as well for those days y0u donīt feel like dealing with potholes etc. I came to these bikes

Cannondale bad boy...
Forum: Commuting
01-03-08, 07:19 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,218
Posted By maltess

Thanks a lot, but are they noticeable...

Thanks a lot,

but are they noticeable heavier? i donīt think a commuter hibrid would note that too much like you said
Forum: Commuting
01-03-08, 03:59 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,218
Posted By maltess

convenience of disc brakes

Heelo, I am a little confused with this. Are disc brakes more powerfull when breaking than v-brakes? or this may depend of the cualitu of the v-brake.

I ride a trel 7.3 which is nice , but I feel...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-07, 04:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,718
Posted By maltess

Yeah , I think is very glamorous bike. At the...

Yeah , I think is very glamorous bike. At the same time I think is in the same league than specialized sirrus comp. Jamis allegro or trek 7.6, although this one looks to have a little more road...
Forum: Commuting
12-31-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,718
Posted By maltess

Pinarello treviso

Hello , this bike looks really good , What do you think abou it? the pinarello model for the city, but I canīfind much information or prices. Does anyone knows about it or try? any feedback from this...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-07, 02:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,607
Posted By maltess

I meant a helmet like giro remedy or specialized...

I meant a helmet like giro remedy or specialized deviant, I think those are for BMX or something, I think they would be safer in traffic and little warm for the winter, but I am not sure if can be...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,607
Posted By maltess

full face helmet for commuting

Hello to evryone, what do you guys think of using full face helmets for commutng in town? pros and cons comapared to a normal helmet


best rrgards
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-11-07, 03:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 961
Posted By maltess

Thanks for the answers, so the main diffrence is...

Thanks for the answers, so the main diffrence is durability and a slighly harsh ride
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-06-07, 04:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 961
Posted By maltess

steel frames

Hello, I am really curious about the diffrences and aspects of steel frames compared to alu . I have seen a nice bike like the jamis coda with steel frames and I am wondering about it.

best...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-07, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,624
Posted By maltess

Hi, thanks for all te answers, I think the...

Hi, thanks for all te answers, I think the suspension is probably the best solution, I am reluctant to decrease psi because i feel the bike loose speed, anyway , I will like to try one bike with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,336
Posted By maltess

Hello, I was lookig to get one of this since I...

Hello, I was lookig to get one of this since I would like to change my handlebar height a little. I use a pitlock for securing the stem and bar and I think I canīt use the pitlock with this system, I...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-07, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,624
Posted By maltess

Thanks for the answers, my tires are 700 x 32 ,...

Thanks for the answers, my tires are 700 x 32 , flat road style but wider, if I get wider tires I guess they should be not that flat and a little more like mtb?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-07, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By maltess

Thanks very much for the answers, I am noy very...

Thanks very much for the answers, I am noy very familiar with this yet. I guess is not worthit to do this, Is probably better to sell this bike and uograde to a faster bike in the near future. Sirrus...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-07, 05:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,624
Posted By maltess

carbon fork benefits

Hello, I have a trek 7.3 for commuting and I am a little worried about potholes and and certain streets in bad state. I was deciding between a suspension or a rigid bike, finally I got the ridig,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-03-07, 04:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By maltess

changing cranks

Hello, I have a trek 7.3, yhis bike comes with a 49/39/ something, crank. It is possible to change the crank to a 50 or 52 crank in order to get more speed? is this makes sense or is stupid thing to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-02-07, 03:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By maltess

I have a Trek 7.3 and I Think the handdlebars is...

I have a Trek 7.3 and I Think the handdlebars is a little low for me, That,s why I,m interested in adjustable stems. Is problably a personal choice, but it came to my attention that comes very often...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-01-07, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By maltess

adjustable stems

Hello , I have noticed that expensive bikes never bring adjustable stems, only the cheaper models. Are adjustable stames actally a bad thing? does they intefiere in stability and handling somehow?
...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-07, 06:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By maltess

Ok , I will checj that, and a suspension seat...

Ok , I will checj that, and a suspension seat post could be nice too. I choose the rigid fork because I like real ridibg and I was afraid of that loss of pedaling efficiency, the extra weight etc....
Forum: Commuting
11-30-07, 02:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By maltess

What do you think about the suspension of...

What do you think about the suspension of cannondale bad boy? it's more integrated in the bike and looks better than a regular suspension, is probably goog enought for the city
Forum: Commuting
11-30-07, 02:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By maltess

Hi, the surface is pretty much like oldfool...

Hi, the surface is pretty much like oldfool described, pavement in bad state with potholoes, cracks, that substance use for patching. Besides that, the bike path is not well done at all because in...
Forum: Commuting
11-29-07, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 588
Posted By maltess

tires for he city

Hello to everyone, I recently bought a trek 7.3 for city use. At the beginning I was heading to a bike with front suspension, thinking it would be more convenient for potholes, streets in bad state...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-07, 02:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 944
Posted By maltess

thanks very much, I was wondering about this type...

thanks very much, I was wondering about this type or the regular frame mounted , abus has a few, do you think those are better? maybe a mini u lock is agoog choice too
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-07, 02:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 944
Posted By maltess

thanks for the tips, and for thepitlocks. I donīt...

thanks for the tips, and for thepitlocks. I donīt know if I am being paranoid about this but, besides the inconvenience of not losing the key or the eventual flats. I feel the quick relase holds the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 944
Posted By maltess

locking front wheel

Heelo, I got an Abus X-Plus 54 and pitlocks for both wheels and seat. The pitlock for seat post is nice, but I donīt like the pitlocks in wheels since I fell they reduce the performance of the bike,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-05-07, 08:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By maltess

locking front wheel

Heelo, I got an Abus X-Plus 54 and pitlocks for both wheels and seat. The pitlock for seat post is nice, but I donīt like the pitlocks in wheels since I fell they reduce the performance of the bike,...
Forum: Recreational & Family
08-13-07, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,153
Posted By maltess

What about KHS Urban extreme?

What about KHS Urban extreme?
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