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jsigone 02-08-07 10:57 AM


Originally Posted by voltman
What do you mean the float is in the heel?

only the back side of the shoe moves, but like I said, the cleats moved and I don't know if it did right when I got on the bike or during the ride. I'll know more after my lunch ride today. I just expected the roadie cleats/pedals to be tigher......

Indolent58 02-08-07 11:02 AM


Originally Posted by jsigone
only the back side of the shoe moves, but like I said, the cleats moved and I don't know if it did right when I got on the bike or during the ride. I'll know more after my lunch ride today. I just expected the roadie cleats/pedals to be tigher......

Knee problems are more typically associated with too little float vs too much, althought YMMV. Don't know what the Wellgos are supposed to be, but Shimano. Time, etc road pedals have different cleats for fixed vs. float. I just when from MTB style SPD pedals to SPD-SL. There is a little less float (6%) although my old MTB pedals were getting sloppy.

jsigone 02-08-07 11:06 AM

I think my SPDs had way too much slop in them. Hoping that this helps, I can feel the difference with the CF sole.

socalcyclist 02-08-07 06:32 PM


Originally Posted by jschen
Wrapping bar tape is pretty easy. Here's what I did the first time I wrapped bar tape. Unwrapped the old bar tape starting near the stem. Observed how the bar tape was wrapped. Reversed the process with the new tape. I found that the hardest part to intuit is that you have to keep the bar tape nicely stretched in order for it to look and feel nice and even. Oh, and making the bend from the drops to the tops took me a few attempts to get just right.

cool. I will give it a whirl.

herbm 02-08-07 06:38 PM


Originally Posted by socalcyclist
cool. I will give it a whirl.


I did my first wrap last night...piece of cake...you will have no problem at all!
That hardest part is cleaning all the sticky stuff (if there is any)from the old tape off ...you dont want it lumpy!!

OC Roadie 02-08-07 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by herbm
I did my first wrap last night...piece of cake...you will have no problem at all!
That hardest part is cleaning all the sticky stuff (if there is any)from the old tape off ...you dont want it lumpy!!

A heat gun works well for this, if they're CF bars, you want to use the lowest setting and not heat them up too much, the old adhesive rolls right off. I use that trick for getting adhesive off of my CF sew-ups.

herbm 02-08-07 06:51 PM


Originally Posted by OC Roadie
A heat gun works well for this, if they're CF bars, you want to use the lowest setting and not heat them up too much, the old adhesive rolls right off. I use that trick for getting adhesive off of my CF sew-ups.


Definitely.... should have put that in my last post....thanks
Just used that to get some old foam tape that was glued to some bars off....yuck..still messy tho...but it worked!

dauphin 02-08-07 08:00 PM

just picked up some non-sexy items at a great price from Victory Velo Bike Shop (my local favorite)

http://www.pacfit.com/parktools.jpg

Psydotek 02-08-07 10:33 PM


Originally Posted by Drew12
Thanks,
Let us know if your able to purchase the mount alone.

Well i haven't heard from Blackburn yet, but i found this:

http://biketiresdirect.com/productde...1679&c=7517865

Looks like it could work well on the seat tube even, and it's better than zip ties on the top tube.

Drew12 02-08-07 10:43 PM


Originally Posted by Psydotek
Well i haven't heard from Blackburn yet, but i found this:

http://biketiresdirect.com/productde...1679&c=7517865

Looks like it could work well on the seat tube even, and it's better than zip ties on the top tube.


It just might work.
I found the pump on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Road-Mo...sporting-goods

Good price, and if I can spend $0.81 more, I'll get free shipping!
And seeing as I ahve a $25 Amazon gift cert, I'm thinkin'....
There appears to be a "road morph", and a "road morph G". Is there a difference?

Psydotek 02-08-07 11:08 PM

The "G" model has the pressure gauge i think... Either way, splurge for the gauge. :)

summoner12 02-09-07 12:32 AM

Here she is getting checked out and misc. parts being installed.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...IMG_3542RS.jpg
Here she is finaly home... can't wait to hit the trails tomorrow for a test ride with coworkers. prolly gonna ride around 3:30-4pm at aliso hills or whiting ranch... we'll see
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...IMG_3543RS.jpg

jsigone 02-09-07 12:42 AM

sweet rig!!!!!!!!!

summoner12 02-09-07 12:46 AM


Originally Posted by jsigone
sweet rig!!!!!!!!!

Thanks! I am almost too big... but we'll see how it rides.

jsigone 02-09-07 12:51 AM

Take it to Aliso!!! That place is a great place to break in that machine. What size is that bike? I think they make some 450mm seat post if need.

summoner12 02-09-07 01:09 AM

its a 16in... sorry im not up to speed with converting everything to mm. i think the plan is aliso if people wanna join just show up lol

jsigone 02-09-07 01:11 AM

I have to work tomorrow.....we had a BIG group ride there on last Saturday, 20 people on the ride!!!!!

summoner12 02-09-07 01:28 AM

DAMN! on the first saturday of each month the company I work for has a ride at whiting ranch. My coworker Eric and I missed the first outing this past week... A: I didn't have a bike and B: we missed a flight and had to spend friday night in Atlanta, GA... we meet up at our BDOC = Box Depot of California (50 Icon foothill ranch, CA) across the street from Oakley. Unfortunately only three people showed up that day.... but next time it'll be more.

Extort 02-09-07 01:47 AM


Originally Posted by Drew12
It just might work.
I found the pump on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Road-Mo...sporting-goods

Good price, and if I can spend $0.81 more, I'll get free shipping!
And seeing as I ahve a $25 Amazon gift cert, I'm thinkin'....
There appears to be a "road morph", and a "road morph G". Is there a difference?

I didn't think that you could buy it without the gauge... Also, it is bulky and heavy enough to make me want to have the gauge since it is only a little heavier, and a great feature!

Summoner - Nice Ride!!! hope to see you on the trails soon!

jsigone 02-09-07 10:13 AM


Originally Posted by summoner12
DAMN! on the first saturday of each month the company I work for has a ride at whiting ranch. My coworker Eric and I missed the first outing this past week... A: I didn't have a bike and B: we missed a flight and had to spend friday night in Atlanta, GA... we meet up at our BDOC = Box Depot of California (50 Icon foothill ranch, CA) across the street from Oakley. Unfortunately only three people showed up that day.... but next time it'll be more.

group rides are fun in the. I like seeing all the different skill levels and watch people become better on the trails:D I have about 11 people here at work that ride, so when it gets warmer we usually do after work rides, every Wednesday on the MTBs.

Psydotek 02-09-07 10:40 AM


Originally Posted by Drew12
It just might work.
I found the pump on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Topeak-Road-Mo...sporting-goods

Good price, and if I can spend $0.81 more, I'll get free shipping!
And seeing as I ahve a $25 Amazon gift cert, I'm thinkin'....
There appears to be a "road morph", and a "road morph G". Is there a difference?

Ok, Blackburn just got back to me this morning. They're sending me a new mounting bracket for free. :D

mrdick 02-09-07 11:15 AM

ah finally!!!
http://www.fullcycles.com/images/rol...-elan-aero.jpg

merider1 02-09-07 05:24 PM


Originally Posted by Drew12
ME, I've been considering the same pump.
As was mentioned in an earlier thread, does one lose a water bottle to install the pump?

Sorry, Drew, I just now peeked back in here. I imagine someone has already answered your question, but I'll add my two cents. NO, you will not lose a water bottle. I have two cages and the pump on, but I did have to have the shop adjust the position as my pedals were scrapping the pump lever! Now, it's perfect and I love it.

roadfix 02-09-07 06:56 PM

I might get the chance to try out my new wool blend DeFeet arm warmers in the rain tomorrow! :D

jpconrad 02-09-07 07:00 PM


Originally Posted by The Fixer
I might get the chance to try out my new wool blend DeFeet arm warmers in the rain tomorrow! :D

What'cha doing tomorrow, PS?


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