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Forum: Touring
06-05-13, 08:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,438
Posted By drrobwave

Try the Soma Saga Mine has XT - FD&RD, Coda...

Try the Soma Saga
Mine has XT - FD&RD, Coda double crank with 44/29, Ultegra 8 Speed bar end shifters, and deep v rims with XT hubs 36 spoke count - and it will haul a load. Cost $1200 built it up...
Forum: Touring
06-04-13, 10:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,473
Posted By drrobwave

I had the knee issue - 2 things I did that helped...

I had the knee issue - 2 things I did that helped
1. if you are riding clipless pedals move the cleats all the back as far as they will go
2. KT Tape -http://www.kttape.com, you can get it at...
Forum: Touring
05-29-13, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By drrobwave

It wasn't a blow out but rather like a huge leak....

It wasn't a blow out but rather like a huge leak. The South entrance to Skyland off the Skyline Drive is just steep. Everywhere else There are plenty of places to pull off - overlooks. I don't...
Forum: Touring
05-29-13, 05:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By drrobwave

That sounds like an epic ride for me, I prefer...

That sounds like an epic ride for me, I prefer the 50 miles a day up there. Good luck!
Forum: Touring
05-28-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 936
Posted By drrobwave

Skyline Drive

For those who are interested in a credit card tour or a few days of camping on the Skyline Drive. I went last week and have a report/insights. I started at Rock Fish Gap - Waynesboro Va. road 52.5...
Forum: Touring
05-11-13, 06:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By drrobwave

Thanks guys - I have just recently purchased the...

Thanks guys - I have just recently purchased the pro 4s and they seemed to be holding up great not cuts or flats so far so I might just save myself the 20 minutes of changing them and ride and as...
Forum: Touring
05-11-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 717
Posted By drrobwave

Derailluers do what the shifters tell them to do...

Derailluers do what the shifters tell them to do as long they are shimano compatible - the dyna system is an exact shift system and will not work, so get the m780 or the m771. Tiagra triple is as...
Forum: Touring
05-09-13, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By drrobwave

What Would You Do?

I am going to credit card tour the Skyline Drive out and back over 4 days taking my Soma Stanyan, no racks just a small backpack. I have somewhat new Michelin Pro4 25's on it - In my tire stock I...
Forum: Touring
05-08-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,000
Posted By drrobwave

There is another THREAD that is discussing the...

There is another THREAD that is discussing the C&O-GAP car rental option - I think my buddy and I looked into that but weren't able to make it work. We ended up with a shuttle service for $220 from...
Forum: Touring
05-08-13, 07:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,651
Posted By drrobwave

I can't remember the exact deal but last year...

I can't remember the exact deal but last year when I was looking into rental cars for the GAP there were no viable options. Might have been due to logistics. We used a shuttle service out of...
Forum: Touring
05-07-13, 07:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,000
Posted By drrobwave

Yeah there are plenty of Kodak moments, the...

Yeah there are plenty of Kodak moments, the bridges and windmills are cool. The coolest thing was that first tunnel coming out of Cumberland - awesome!
...
Forum: Touring
05-07-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,000
Posted By drrobwave

I did the Greater Allegheny Passage last Spring...

I did the Greater Allegheny Passage last Spring at this time and enjoyed it - we were planning to ride 3-4 days but ended up doing the whole trip in 2 days due to an emergency I had to get back for. ...
Forum: Touring
05-07-13, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,332
Posted By drrobwave

I have done the skyline on a credit card tour...

I have done the skyline on a credit card tour stayed in Big Meadows Lodge and Front Royal and then turned around and went back to Big Meadows and back to the car- 4 days. I know most people don't...
Forum: Touring
04-25-13, 07:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,272
Posted By drrobwave

Sorry didn't realize this was such an old thread...

Sorry didn't realize this was such an old thread - hope you've made up your mind by now :)
Forum: Touring
04-25-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,272
Posted By drrobwave

Just to throw a monkey wrench in and hopefully...

Just to throw a monkey wrench in and hopefully not to upset the apple cart - I have a Soma Saga that I love for touring, I tried to set it up for road but the geometry is to relaxed and for a big guy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-13, 07:40 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,510
Posted By drrobwave

I've got a 1988 Dave Scott expert that as...

I've got a 1988 Dave Scott expert that as robbietunes says can be easily accessible 60-61cm. It's in great shape - here is an old pic when I had it retrofitted with 105 10 sped stuff. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 730
Views: 211,285
Posted By drrobwave

I have posted this on the Miyata thread and the...

I have posted this on the Miyata thread and the retro roadies. 1993 Miyata Team Carbon retrofitted with ultegra 10 speed. I have not seen another one and I was not able to google an image of one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-12, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,777,411
Posted By drrobwave

Have ultegra dual pivot calipers modern great...

Have ultegra dual pivot calipers modern great shape

Want Cane creek or high end tektro dual pivot long reach calipers modern

Please pm me thanks
rob
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,086,856
Posted By drrobwave

You need to be shot! Robbietunes carries one...

You need to be shot! Robbietunes carries one water bottle and a credit card when he rides. it was hot today! Did the guy at the convenience store take your IOU for the gallon of water and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-12, 06:44 PM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,086,856
Posted By drrobwave

it was a great ride - I think it was around 6000...

it was a great ride - I think it was around 6000 feet. 8% grade for the first 3 miles in Mt. Mitchell state park.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-12, 08:55 AM
Replies: 21,749
Views: 3,086,856
Posted By drrobwave

Asheville to Mt. Mitchell summit (and back) - 64...

Asheville to Mt. Mitchell summit (and back) - 64 miles; the first 3 miles into Mt. Mitchell state park are brutal! The club sandwich and homemade chips at the restaurant were great!
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,083,570
Posted By drrobwave

40 miler today it was HOT! ...

40 miler today it was HOT!
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj526/drrobwave/2e2d11a7.jpg

http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj526/drrobwave/28432e65.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

Oh Boy, I was hoping this had dropped off the...

Oh Boy, I was hoping this had dropped off the radar. Rack will be fixed, just didn't know how much stress it could take. The fenders are what I had and they will most likely come off, honjos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

thanks thanks pastorbob - it's ready for...

thanks

thanks pastorbob - it's ready for the BRPW next week. climb up Mt. Mitchell and Mt Pisgah
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-12, 12:06 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

Harsh, but some truth, I'm not in love with the...

Harsh, but some truth, I'm not in love with the fenders just what I had. the old tires were dry rotted, My butt didn't like the old saddle. I planned to work on the front rack, but didn't want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-23-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

Not sure I'm there yet - I know the water bottle...

Not sure I'm there yet - I know the water bottle cages got to go and I'm not happy with the wrap. I still want to do some more polishing - got a dremmel tool for father's Day. The colonel helped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 10:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,264
Posted By drrobwave

If you are looking for a touring bike I'd look...

If you are looking for a touring bike I'd look elsewhere, because of the caliper brakes. Cantilever brakes allow for bigger size tires. It doesn't look like a 58, but touring frames can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,140
Posted By drrobwave

Oh it's a greyhound Station the hooks up with the...

Oh it's a greyhound Station the hooks up with the Amtrack in Indiana then to San Anton - I thought I had done the research and there was a station, back to square one - Greyhound.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-12, 09:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 21,140
Posted By drrobwave

What about Amtrack? When I was looking at doing...

What about Amtrack? When I was looking at doing the GAP trail in MD the way to go was box the bike up for $15w/ ticket purchase and pick it up at the Pittsburgh station. There were a lot of Tandem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-12, 04:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,509
Posted By drrobwave

nice bike and I love the bi-plane fork and stem. ...

nice bike and I love the bi-plane fork and stem. As far as sizing, it's really what you feel comfortable on. I have Bridgestone mb-3 comp 19" and I'm 6'2". it looks small ( and is small), but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-12, 09:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,245
Posted By drrobwave

Ok now we have the context - I've always done...

Ok now we have the context - I've always done the RD stone cold sober, but the FD gives me a fit and I tend to need a drink or 2 and some cussing (under my breath) to get it right. I'm going to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,245
Posted By drrobwave

I know I'm out of my league giving you guys...

I know I'm out of my league giving you guys advice on this and I'm no mechanic so take this with the humility I'm giving it (because I'm darn good at setting up RD!:thumb:) Before I hook the cable up...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,245
Posted By drrobwave

Could it be a mismatch between freewheel and...

Could it be a mismatch between freewheel and shifters - my exage shifters are using a HG cassette?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-12, 08:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,245
Posted By drrobwave

I haven't had a problem with using any sis...

I haven't had a problem with using any sis derailleur that would cover the distance i.e. 130mm or 135mm. I know this is stupid knowing your experience level, but I got to ask do you have all your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,005
Posted By drrobwave

Ive got more bikes than robbietunes - ...

Ive got more bikes than robbietunes -

"I've been waiting for you, Obi-wan. We meet again at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you I was but the learner. Now I am the master."
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,005
Posted By drrobwave

Uhhhhh, I thought I was going to be on the low...

Uhhhhh, I thought I was going to be on the low end of this poll owning between 7-10 bikes, but it looks like my sickness is worse than I thought. And I just sold and parted out a couple of bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-12, 07:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,766
Posted By drrobwave

I have an 88 Expert Retro fitted with 105 10...

I have an 88 Expert Retro fitted with 105 10 speed and love it! Have ridden over 200 miles on it in the past 2 weeks! It is responsive and comfortable.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 926
Posted By drrobwave

Yes , pull the trigger and join the club! You...

Yes , pull the trigger and join the club! You won't regret it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,005
Posted By drrobwave

just 7 by the OP's defintion + 5 family

just 7 by the OP's defintion + 5 family
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-12, 07:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,828
Posted By drrobwave

I've only got 10 plus 3 frames to build up this...

I've only got 10 plus 3 frames to build up this winter. 4 belong to the wife and kids. the other 6 are mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-12, 07:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,709
Posted By drrobwave

I have a soma saga 2011 set up as a touring bike...

I have a soma saga 2011 set up as a touring bike and had a 1990 Trek 520 I had set up with full tiagra ( it was a size too small for me and I sold it). The 520 was every bit the bike the Soma is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,848
Posted By drrobwave

that is SWEET!!!!! My wife won't ride with me...

that is SWEET!!!!! My wife won't ride with me on a tandem, after 20 years of marriage she knows how much gas I have. Just so you know it smells like fresh baked chocolate chip cookies:thumb:. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-12, 10:40 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,816
Posted By drrobwave

I just sold a set for $20 - I'm a fool!

I just sold a set for $20 - I'm a fool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-12, 07:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,529
Posted By drrobwave

interesting build, its a amazing you have that...

interesting build, its a amazing you have that much tire space. Do you have to put the wheel in with the tire flat? Your issue with the derailleur ​is one I'd like to know how to solve too - make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-12, 07:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 780
Posted By drrobwave

I have bought 2 bridgestones lately - I did know...

I have bought 2 bridgestones lately - I did know what model, but not the year. I went to sheldonbrown.com and looked through the old catalogs he has. You may have already tried that, but at least...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-09-12, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 792
Posted By drrobwave

IMHO and I'm in the Raleigh NC area that is $150...

IMHO and I'm in the Raleigh NC area that is $150 bike and I would be buying it for the parts. if you have $350 you can do a lot better on craigslist. Sorry.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-12, 09:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

thanks for all the suggestions - give me a week...

thanks for all the suggestions - give me a week or 2 and I'll post some pics - if pastorbobnh's directions are that easy to follow.
http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj526/drrobwave/dc2d46ca.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

the stokers are actually very comfortable to...

the stokers are actually very comfortable to change to for a different position. I thought they were pretty cool and I don't think they were original. .
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

Are you wearing that in the morning? if so I...

Are you wearing that in the morning? if so I won't we hanging behind to help you change your tire.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-12, 06:45 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,647
Posted By drrobwave

bikedued, other than the 105 levers and the...

bikedued, other than the 105 levers and the brakes, I think it is original for 1994 which was the top of the line model for that year, OH yeah the brooks professional is not original, but I have...
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