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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-17-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,594
Posted By fencerchica

Man, some people are just plain nuts. This...

Man, some people are just plain nuts. This reminded me that a couple weeks ago I was in my car on MD 29and saw a guy IN A CAR (granted, a compact) come flying past me and edge through the gap between...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-09, 07:34 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,060
Posted By fencerchica

An acquaintance of mine (possibly soon to be an...

An acquaintance of mine (possibly soon to be an ex-acquaintance) is an SUV driver who expresses indiscriminate homicidal rage against people who drive Smart Cars, let alone bicycles. And every day I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-09, 07:58 AM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,103,310
Posted By fencerchica

My first bike build (and my first road bike),...

My first bike build (and my first road bike), finished a few months ago: Campy Centaur 10-speed group on a Tange #5 Shogun frame. A fun experiment I'm really enjoying riding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 160,377
Posted By fencerchica

I've been really happy with the Shogun I posted...

I've been really happy with the Shogun I posted questions about a few months ago in this thread. I don't know what the model number is, but it's a Tange #5 frame with the crappy stamped rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-09, 01:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 914
Posted By fencerchica

Whew! I was afraid there might be some issue that...

Whew! I was afraid there might be some issue that my inexperience caused me to be unaware of, although I tried to be sure to test every "extreme" condition I could think of, like cross-chaining,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-09, 11:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 914
Posted By fencerchica

Is my chain really too long?

I just installed a Campy 10 speed UN chain on a 10x2 Campy drivetrain. I thought I had sized the chain such that I had about 3/4 inch clearance between the chain and the upper pulley when in the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-11-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,828
Posted By fencerchica

Sorry to hear about the OP's experience....

Sorry to hear about the OP's experience. Something I noticed when I moved from NYC to DC is that cabbie behavior seems to be a region by region thing. As crazy as NYC cabbies can be, at least they're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,420
Posted By fencerchica

Get the Tektro 800a brakes -- only about $20-$25...

Get the Tektro 800a brakes -- only about $20-$25 and they're still being made for frames that require nutted brakes. They're not as pretty as new recessed-nut calipers, but so far they're working out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By fencerchica

campy 11s vs 10s compatibility?

Specifically, is it possible to use an 11s crankset with an otherwise 10s gruppo? I've seen discussions about the opposite case - 10s crankset with 11s gruppo, but nothing on this. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By fencerchica

Whether you want the BBT-4 or the BBT-7 (...

Whether you want the BBT-4 or the BBT-7 ( http://www.parktool.com/products/detail.asp?cat=25&item=BBT-7 ) is going to be determined by whether you have a cartridge-type bottom bracket or a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 577
Posted By fencerchica

A shogun samurai? Cool, that's the one with the...

A shogun samurai? Cool, that's the one with the tange#2 tubeset and the unusual seatstays, right? I have a tange#5 shogun. I needed long reach nutted calipers, so I picked up a set of Tektro 800a's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,056
Posted By fencerchica

When I did my 1st bike build a month ago (10s...

When I did my 1st bike build a month ago (10s Centaur) I had a problem kinda like the OP where my chain jammed on the big ring when I tried to shift from the big ring to the small ring. The angle of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By fencerchica

Rats! Oh well, thanks for the advice and info!...

Rats! Oh well, thanks for the advice and info! I've got Centaur 10 speed on one bike right now, and was starting to gear up for a second build when I saw these beautiful Athena ergos on Ebay and was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 396
Posted By fencerchica

upgrade campy ergos 8 -> 10?

I was browsing through Ebay and had this notion occur to me -- is it feasible to purchase NOS 8-speed Campy ergolevers and upgrade the ratchet mechanism in the RH shifter to modern 10-speed Campy, or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,145
Posted By fencerchica

Ahhh! I think I heard a choir singing in the...

Ahhh! I think I heard a choir singing in the background as I found this:

Ritchey Logic 1" Threadless Black/Silver Headset 27.0 crown
$22.99 from www.racepacebicycles.com

Woohoo!!!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,145
Posted By fencerchica

I think that exceeds my current skillset as a...

I think that exceeds my current skillset as a home mechanic. But if I can't find someone who currently carries a JIS threadless, perhaps it'll be the only option. Is a milling/reaming job of this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,145
Posted By fencerchica

headset for 2008 Kona Kapu build

Hi, I've gathered thus far that while the '08 Kapu takes a 1" threadless headset, it's not a standard ISO 1" size but rather a JIS (Japan Industrial Standard) 1" size. However, I'm having a lot of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,633
Posted By fencerchica

I used this wrench to remove the fixed cup from...

I used this wrench to remove the fixed cup from an '82 Shogun with no particular trouble:

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_184039_-1_200497_200309_200497
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 434
Posted By fencerchica

Within the 2009 lineup, is this problem unique to...

Within the 2009 lineup, is this problem unique to the Centaurs? I wonder what the Chorus index gear looks like.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-09, 07:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,169
Posted By fencerchica

try shims on a 32mm clamp-on FD?

Not long ago I was in need of a clamp-on FD in 28.6. I mistakenly bought a modern Campy Centaur in 32mm, and when I dropped by my LBS in distress, they gave me a couple of shims to tuck under the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,187
Posted By fencerchica

What kind of risk is run by using grease and...

What kind of risk is run by using grease and Loctite together? I just installed a Campy crankset last night. I noticed the blue Loctite already on a few of the threads of the crankbolts, but under...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By fencerchica

ultegra calipers + otherwise centaur gruppo = good idea?

Hi, I'm about halfway through piecing together a 10spd/double Centaur gruppo to put on a "retro roadie" project and I'm considering whether it would be a better idea to pick up a pair of Ultegra...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-14-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,266
Posted By fencerchica

What are the advantages of a sealed BB over the...

What are the advantages of a sealed BB over the cup-and-cone design? I like the fact that the cup-and-cone BB's can be overhauled easily whereas the cartidges are to be used and thrown away, but do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,089
Posted By fencerchica

Wow, searching around a bit, I'm seeing that...

Wow, searching around a bit, I'm seeing that you're quite right. This brings me to other questions though... I apologize for any dumb questions, but: If I were to shell out for a set of modern 10s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,089
Posted By fencerchica

Cool, I'd really appreciate that. Are these in...

Cool, I'd really appreciate that. Are these in electronic format? Please do drop me a line at fencerchica[at]yahoo.com and thanks!



Hmm... ok, that does give me something to think about. :/ ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-09, 03:57 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 160,377
Posted By fencerchica

Nice, thanks!

Nice, thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-09, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,089
Posted By fencerchica

lubricant and campagnolo shift/brake levers?

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade to campy ergos & in an effort to keep expense down and learning potential high, I'm planning to pick up some non-working shift/brake levers for cheap on ebay, order...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 160,377
Posted By fencerchica

Thanks! Took the cranks off last night and the BB...

Thanks! Took the cranks off last night and the BB is hopefully coming out tonight. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 363
Views: 160,377
Posted By fencerchica

I just bought a Shogun off Craigslist last week....

I just bought a Shogun off Craigslist last week. The frame has some spots of rust I'm going to buff off with brass wool and retouch, and the brakes are pretty shot, although the drivetrain is...
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