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Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-21, 04:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Really pleased with the way it rideds. I am the...

Really pleased with the way it rideds. I am the same height as Johan so frame fits perfect. I used a lot of the components the bike came with. I used Campagnolo Record 9 speed on it. It came with...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-21, 04:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I purchased the Bajiji bottles that are made for...

I purchased the Bajiji bottles that are made for the cages. These are new cages and came with the 91 Lemond Calfee bike I purchased. I hate not getting use out of equipment when the cure is just buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-21, 09:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Thank you, that makes sense now. I will measure...

Thank you, that makes sense now. I will measure inside diameter of cage. If it measures 66, will order those bottles. I figured someone on this site would know the correct answer.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-21, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

It's the diameter that I need for it to fit. The...

It's the diameter that I need for it to fit. The circumfrence on the newer bottles are too big.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-21, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 960
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Correct bottles for Elite water bottle cages

Hello, I have a couple NOS Elite water bottle cages. Standard size bottles such as my Polar 24 oz. bottle and my Nathan water bottle will not fit. I'll attach a photo of cages. These came on a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-25-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,225
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Bicycle stick faces

Thought I would post a photo of these cool cycling stick faces that I purchased back in the early 90's. They had three designs and I have two of them. They were meant to be applied to the front of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 07:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Here is the introductory explaining about the...

Here is the introductory explaining about the carbon for his new bikes. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1460x2000/scan0002_2__08bc35ae2ef81ba708bbdf6d261fc80fd4b239e5.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-19, 05:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I think this is what you are looking for. Post a...

I think this is what you are looking for. Post a picture of your bike. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x2000/scan0005_2__ec7b77d99cdab1dd554fafdf97a630bdeae238b1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Thanks, I have the 94 catalog. Would like to see...

Thanks, I have the 94 catalog. Would like to see the actual bike. I think Calfee put the brakes on his V2 machines. They were a copy of his bikes.
Forum: Manufacturer, Retailer, Survey and Consumer Feedback
03-13-18, 06:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,490
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

How about taking it to "dent Genie" or some other...

How about taking it to "dent Genie" or some other automobile dent and or hail place. Maybe they can do something to help. It is worth a try. Don't know how they would get one of their tools in there...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-12-18, 05:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,779
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Ok, update on saddle........it was delicious. :)

Ok, update on saddle........it was delicious. :)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-18, 04:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,779
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

kind of reminds me of a old Brooks saddle that...

kind of reminds me of a old Brooks saddle that has been left out in the weather for awhile. :) and so it begins.....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-18, 03:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,779
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Yes, I died laughing when I saw they censored the...

Yes, I died laughing when I saw they censored the name of the shroom...really ??? :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,041
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I have had two different frames break and two...

I have had two different frames break and two crack. Sure, you may really be attached to it, but once your new frame is built up you won't miss your old one. Knowing my luck if I had one repaired and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-11-18, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,779
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Mushroom Bicycle Seat

Thought I would share this funny photo. While my wife was preparing a meal, she opened the box of shiitake mushrooms and handed me a mushroom that resembles a bicycle seat. Sort of like the celebrity...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-18, 11:13 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,813
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Zizzwheel likee :thumb:

Zizzwheel likee :thumb:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-18, 10:41 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,092
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Correct, our version of removing the training...

Correct, our version of removing the training wheels. :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-09-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,092
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Those of us fluent in the Yiddish language has...

Those of us fluent in the Yiddish language has been ahead in the aero weight savings game for awhile.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-18, 11:03 AM
Replies: 378
Views: 66,092
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Sure they are cool, it`s like a cover for your...

Sure they are cool, it`s like a cover for your schmekel. Always practice "safe riding".
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-18, 10:59 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,813
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

It is correct for my rear but no,it is not built...

It is correct for my rear but no,it is not built to 91 team specs.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-18, 05:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

funny thing, when looking inside, the casing...

funny thing, when looking inside, the casing looked normal on all five bad tires. I trash canned all five of those over a year ago when Michelin was not going to do anything about it. I will stick...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I know, that is what I explained to them over the...

I know, that is what I explained to them over the phone and in emails. No, no pinched flats or bad road mishaps. I had five of them do this. I have used various other Michelin tires before with good...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

The red white blue thingy kind of works well here...

The red white blue thingy kind of works well here in the U.S.A.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

znomit, focus now, tire separation, not color of...

znomit, focus now, tire separation, not color of sidewall, tire separation. Repeat, "tire separation" :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Tires did not tread bubble, they mimicked a...

Tires did not tread bubble, they mimicked a hernia condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 02:58 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Well the good news is that with every jolt to the...

Well the good news is that with every jolt to the top part of the frame, you will have a birds eyes view when it starts cracking outward right before it breaks, sort of like a baby chick coming out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I remember years ago reading in the back of one...

I remember years ago reading in the back of one of my bicycling magazines where there was a recall on these Lemond V2 Boomerang bikes for owners to quit riding them immediately due to frame breakage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 01:51 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Lemond V2 boomerang :) reminds me of the Trek y...

Lemond V2 boomerang :) reminds me of the Trek y foil bikes that later came out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 01:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I believe as stated before, the ones with the...

I believe as stated before, the ones with the number plate under the top tube were indeed limited to 100 piece production run. I have seen several of the on eBay over the years with owners stating in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Do you know if anyone on this forum owns one of...

Do you know if anyone on this forum owns one of the rare Lemond V2 Boomerang's ? Pretty interesting catalog from 94. According to the brochure, Greg teamed up with Mitsubishi Rayon to make his V2...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 12:39 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

1994 Lemond catalog photo

1994 Lemond catalog photo
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 11:58 AM
Replies: 481
Views: 157,813
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

1991 Calfee team Z. One of the 18 team frames...

1991 Calfee team Z. One of the 18 team frames built by Calfee for team Z. Upgraded to threadless carbon for painted and decaled by Calfee.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-18, 11:18 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,070
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

All my chains have a quick disconnect link so...

All my chains have a quick disconnect link so taking them off is easy. I have a small parts washer with mineral spirits in it. It has a small immersion pump with a brush connected to a rubber hose....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-18, 11:02 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 18,945
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Very nice ride, I have several Lemond catalogs...

Very nice ride, I have several Lemond catalogs and I have the 1994 catalog with a photo of the Team Gan bicycle in it. The photo in the brochure is blue/yellow fade different from the actual team...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-18, 10:42 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Michelin Lithion tires "JUNK"

Here is a photo of one of several Michelin Lithion tires I bought new and had this problem with them after only 300-500 miles. As you can see, the tire is still in good condition minus the separation...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-18, 12:51 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 57,071
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Maybe that is why Time uses a wax mold that the...

Maybe that is why Time uses a wax mold that the carbon is placed over and during the process the wax is melted and poured out to be used again. I believe it is called a RTM process to eliminate air...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-18, 09:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Which steel model Lemond did you finally get that...

Which steel model Lemond did you finally get that been wanting ?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Thank you, in the single digits today :cry: so no...

Thank you, in the single digits today :cry: so no riding for me. My 91 Team Z Calfee bike rides smooth so I have something to judge it by. This is my first experience with Di2 so it will be strange...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-17, 04:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,844
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Just remember when reattaching seat to the seat...

Just remember when reattaching seat to the seat post with JB weld, "the bigger the glob, the better the job" :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

2014 Lemond limited edition

593837I guess it was worth the wait. Finally got my Lemond 2014 1990 edition frame at an amazing discounted price. Built it up with Shimano Di2. Now just waiting for decent weather to take it out...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-27-16, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,385
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Thank you, nice to see other Lemond fans out here.

Thank you, nice to see other Lemond fans out here.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-16, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I noticed a lot of 2 year old new old stock...

I noticed a lot of 2 year old new old stock frames selling for 30%-50% off in several big cycling web stores too, so it really has nothing to do with the Lemond brand. Anymore it seems $4500 plus is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-16, 10:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

The 2014 Time bikes were tastefully done, I am...

The 2014 Time bikes were tastefully done, I am curious how they are riding. I figured as large as this forum is, someone would own one. I think if they made them just like the old one's, people would...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-16, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,067
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Lemond limited edition tour bike frames 2014

Hello, does anyone on this forum own one of the new 2014 Lemond tour limited edition frames ? They had them in the 86,89 and 90 paint highlights. Just curious on what you think of the bike. They are...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-16, 07:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,385
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I have three road bikes. My two favorite is my...

I have three road bikes. My two favorite is my 1991 Lemond carbon GL. This is one of the 18 bikes built for Greg's Team Z in 1991. My other is my steel Lemond Z bike. I actually love riding the steel...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,081
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I called and talked to a rep at Nova cycling...

I called and talked to a rep at Nova cycling supply today. They distribute the Columbus forks and rear stays. I asked him where the forks are made. They are made in China, not Italy. Of course, just...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,537
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Oh by the way, I forgot to mention that I spent...

Oh by the way, I forgot to mention that I spent over $1000 with that same shop just 2 months earlier. It was my local TREK bicycle shop. The owner has no business sense what so ever. NO CLASS!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 379
Views: 18,537
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

Local bike shops suck. I bought a Campy Record...

Local bike shops suck. I bought a Campy Record seatpost at my LBS. After a few months of riding the teeth on the top portion stripped out and the seat would move backwards. (and yes, it was tightened...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-26-05, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,198
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

It's normal to get burnt out, especially if it's...

It's normal to get burnt out, especially if it's cloudy outside and cold. I think it's good to take a few days off now and then. Changing to a different route can help motivate you. I think everyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-04, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,415,385
Posted By ZIZZWHEEL

I have 3 road bikes that I rotate on my weekly...

I have 3 road bikes that I rotate on my weekly rides. Gianni Motta Italian tri-color, 96 Time Helix carbon fiber, and my favorite, a 97 LeMond Maillot Jaune OCLV with 98% factory equipment. SWEET...
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