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Forum: Great Lakes
02-25-12, 12:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 650
Posted By Peek the Geek

Race Across America (RAAM) documentary "Bicycle Dreams" showing in Chippewa Falls

The Chippewa Off Road Bike Association would like to invite all local cycling enthusiasts to movie night at Micon Cinemas in Chippewa Falls, WI on March 15th. "Bicycle Dreams" is a documentary about...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-19-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By Peek the Geek

Race on the best trails you've never heard of

Chances are good you haven't heard of the Hickory Ridge mountain bike trails in the Chippewa County Forest. The organizers of the Deer Fly Chase want to change that and are inviting riders to race...
Forum: Touring
07-19-11, 03:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,507
Posted By Peek the Geek

Gearing is too low, unfortunately. I've been...

Gearing is too low, unfortunately. I've been running cranks with the same gearing from another bike on the Vaya, just to test things out and see what I want to spec it with, and I want a higher...
Forum: Touring
07-19-11, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,507
Posted By Peek the Geek

Color isn't a deal-breaker, so I won't be...

Color isn't a deal-breaker, so I won't be resorting to spray paint, no matter which crank I choose. Firex is an option, but as you said, isn't even as good as Deore.

Chances of finding a cheap...
Forum: Touring
07-19-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,507
Posted By Peek the Geek

I don't currently have a crankset, so I'd prefer...

I don't currently have a crankset, so I'd prefer to find something that comes with the proper gearing, rather than spend extra money on rings to swap.
Forum: Touring
07-19-11, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,507
Posted By Peek the Geek

Touring Crank Options

Building up a Salsa Vaya and am looking for crankset options with gearing in-between typical road and mountain ranges. Something like 26-36-48. Black in color would be ideal.

Shimano Deore is an...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Peek the Geek

Thanks for the link. I see it says some German...

Thanks for the link. I see it says some German companies use this format. Apparently Conti is one of those.

Not sure why I don't just jump to the Sheldon Brown site everytime I have a question...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Peek the Geek

Tire size question

I ordered a pair of Continental Travel Contact tires in size 700x37. The tires I received are marked 28 x 1 3/8 x 1 5/8. Are these the same size as I ordered? Will they fit a 700 rim? If so, why...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-11, 10:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By Peek the Geek

Change my gearing for light touring

My Gunnar Sport currently has an Ultegra triple 10-spd setup. Front rings are 52, 39, 30. Cassette is 12-25.

The bike has, as the name implies, sport geometry. Not a road racer. Not a tourer. ...
09-14-10, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,761
Posted By Peek the Geek

I could try the fork mount idea, but since...

I could try the fork mount idea, but since there's no quick release on the kids bike, I'll have to keep a wrench handy.
09-07-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,761
Posted By Peek the Geek

When folded down there's not a whole lot of room...

When folded down there's not a whole lot of room for storage inside the camper, and I've got other gear in there that takes up most of the available space. No room on the tongue with the LP tank and...
09-06-10, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,761
Posted By Peek the Geek

16 inch Bike on Yakima roof rack

I'm trying to figure out a good way to haul my son's 16" wheel bike on camping trips. Inside our vehicle (Toyota 4Runner) is not an option, since we've got my wife, two kids, a dog, myself and some...
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 01:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,061
Posted By Peek the Geek

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Ended up...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Ended up ordering some of the Schwalbe Duranos.
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 11:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,061
Posted By Peek the Geek

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but are those...

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but are those tires suitable for gravel/limestone, or should I be looking for something with a defined tread?
Forum: Touring
08-31-10, 11:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,061
Posted By Peek the Geek

700x28 Tire Recommendation for Day Tours

Requesting a bit of help here, as I'm in need of some advice quickly. I've got a Gunnar Sport (http://gunnarbikes.com/site/bikes/sport/) that I'd like to put some 700x28 tires on for day touring. I...
07-10-10, 09:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,095
Posted By Peek the Geek

Repair parts for Ultegra

Took a nasty spill the other day and did some damage to my Ultegra STI shifters. Are any repair parts sold for Ultregra STIs, or do I have to live with what is thankfully just some cosmetic damage?
04-30-10, 10:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 741
Posted By Peek the Geek

Pain from front of thigh to lower back

Every so often I end up with a specific pain after a ride that lasts a week or so. The pain goes from my upper thigh, through my hip, around to my lower back/upper butt. I'm no anatomy expert, but...
Forum: Touring
04-30-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Peek the Geek

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've looked at the...

Thanks for the suggestion, but I've looked at the Big Agnes bags and have decided I would rather not go with that type of system. I should have mentioned that in my original post. Sorry.
Forum: Touring
04-30-10, 09:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Peek the Geek

Sleeping Bag Advice

I've never owned a lightweight, packable sleeping bag, so I'm hoping some of you would be willing to help me decide on one. The bag won't be for extended touring, but more for short biking or hiking...
03-05-10, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By Peek the Geek

Thanks for the "welcome back." Looks like the...

Thanks for the "welcome back." Looks like the site has gone through some major changes since my last visit. My avatar should be up now.
03-05-10, 01:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By Peek the Geek

Two days should be plenty of time to hit the true...

Two days should be plenty of time to hit the true singletrack up there. One day you're going to want to hit the Hayward Cluster. You could start at the Hatchery Creek trail head. From there you've...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-17-09, 11:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By Peek the Geek

Wisconsin Mountain Bike Club Meeting

For those of you in or around Wisconsin's Chippewa Valley, the Chippewa Off-Road Bike Association is having its annual membership meeting next week. We recently got clearance from the city of Eau...
08-07-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,468
Posted By Peek the Geek

Depends on the type. In my experience, the...

Depends on the type. In my experience, the spacer goes on the drive side for ISIS and on the non-drive side for external (Hollowtech II). I can't say for sure if this applies to all types, though....
08-05-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 950
Posted By Peek the Geek

Thanks for the info, Shemp. Never too late for a...

Thanks for the info, Shemp. Never too late for a bump, especially if the post is as useful as yours.

The Western Spirit Maah Daah Hey trip I signed up for last year got cancelled (not enough...
07-09-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 970
Posted By Peek the Geek

Speaking as a mountain biker, I say most...

Speaking as a mountain biker, I say most certainly, yes.

Back on topic, what's the point of Kenda asking you to enter a team name? In the standings I'm listed as Team [LAST NAME] instead of Team...
05-29-08, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 456,530
Posted By Peek the Geek

HAVE: A book. The Race: A Novel of Grit,...

HAVE: A book. The Race: A Novel of Grit, Tactics and the Tour de France by Dave Shields. Decent story. So-so writing. A quick, amusing read.

WANT: Bicycling-related book I haven't read yet.
05-12-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 456,530
Posted By Peek the Geek

I might have a never-used pair of Ultegra 6600...

I might have a never-used pair of Ultegra 6600 brifters. What kind of steel frames do you have?
05-06-08, 02:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 696
Posted By Peek the Geek

I'm not sure if you posted a similar thread over...

I'm not sure if you posted a similar thread over at mtbr.com. If not, there's some advice there: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=382736

Also, www.fattireguides.com has detailed...
05-06-08, 01:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,152
Posted By Peek the Geek

www.gunnarbikes.com What's the Motobecane...

www.gunnarbikes.com

What's the Motobecane frame weigh?
05-06-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,152
Posted By Peek the Geek

No. ...

No.

http://jrauckman.smugmug.com/photos/35052635_R5JqM-L.jpg

Hard to tell from the pic, but the tubes are actually more triangular.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 02:12 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,292
Posted By Peek the Geek

OP: You notice many people giving you evil...

OP: You notice many people giving you evil glares, yet you continue to ride there. Yes, that makes you an ass. May I suggest riding back and forth across the driving range during a busy Saturday?...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 9,418
Posted By Peek the Geek

The question is not whether to ride bar ends. ...

The question is not whether to ride bar ends. The question is which bar ends to ride.

http://img.nodari.com.ar/Cuernitos_Titec_Pluto_Carbon_2_1195589809_grande.jpg
05-04-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Peek the Geek

Okay, that's way more work than I expected anyone...

Okay, that's way more work than I expected anyone to put into this one. Much appreciated.
05-03-08, 09:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Peek the Geek

Got anything to back this statement up?

Got anything to back this statement up?
05-02-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Peek the Geek

Standover Height

Where along a sloping top tube is standover height determined? Is there a set method for this, or is it wherever the manufacturer decides to measure it? I'm too lazy to check any of the...
05-02-08, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 616
Posted By Peek the Geek

If the play increases over time, and if you don't...

If the play increases over time, and if you don't have any play immediately after adjusting the headset, then I would venture that the stem is slipping.

What type of stem is it? Some stems will...
05-02-08, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 563
Posted By Peek the Geek

If it's hard for you to justify, then don't get a...

If it's hard for you to justify, then don't get a King. Chris King headsets are luxuries, not necessities.
05-02-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 377
Posted By Peek the Geek

You could try your local bike shop. Otherwise,...

You could try your local bike shop. Otherwise, JensonUSA.com and CambriaBike.com both carry a variety of disc brake parts.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,374
Posted By Peek the Geek

I was thinking this, until I saw the OP is in...

I was thinking this, until I saw the OP is in South Dakota.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-08, 11:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,160
Posted By Peek the Geek

Your brifters are positioned wrong. Listen to...

Your brifters are positioned wrong. Listen to those who have suggested moving them upward.

You might find this diagram helpful, on page three of the PDF file on this section of FSA's web site: ...
04-28-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By Peek the Geek

You shouldn't need to replace these parts after...

You shouldn't need to replace these parts after only 250-300 miles. If you're experiencing shifting troubles, it's most likely just an adjustment issue. I wouldn't go switching out parts with less...
04-28-08, 03:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 426
Posted By Peek the Geek

ExcelSports.com Custom Wheelsets

Has anyone had experience with Excel Sports' custom build wheels?

I've got a $250 gift certificate to Excel Sports, and I thought I'd put it toward a new wheelset for my 2004 Marin Pine Mountain. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 11:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,575
Posted By Peek the Geek

Funny post made even funnier by the rest of the...

Funny post made even funnier by the rest of the thread. For what it's worth, Jim, I had a good laugh.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 930
Posted By Peek the Geek

Including receiving and exchanging damaged or...

Including receiving and exchanging damaged or wrong items several times, took about 2 months for my Ultegra SL brifters.
04-27-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,274
Posted By Peek the Geek

I just wanted to report back that I freed the...

I just wanted to report back that I freed the stem and everything is back together and as it should be, now. With the hex wrench ball out of the way, I was able to drill into the bolt head with a...
04-25-08, 09:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,274
Posted By Peek the Geek

I may try that method if this ever happens again,...

I may try that method if this ever happens again, but I'm well beyond that point now. :D
04-25-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,274
Posted By Peek the Geek

TIG welding would be a very last resort, as I...

TIG welding would be a very last resort, as I don't have ready access.

I tried just grinding the entire bolt head off with the carbide burr, but the Thomson bolts are strong enough that the burr...
04-25-08, 08:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,274
Posted By Peek the Geek

Well, the good news is I got the piece of wrench...

Well, the good news is I got the piece of wrench out, using a carbide burr. So thank you.

The bad news is the bolt head is damaged enough that an allen will no longer work. Now what?

I...
04-25-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By Peek the Geek

To answer your questions regarding the pulley...

To answer your questions regarding the pulley wheels, the two different types of bearings and fact that the upper doesn't spin freely are both 100% normal.

You should either get some spare chain...
04-24-08, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By Peek the Geek

The ingeniouses at many of the light...

The ingeniouses at many of the light manufacturers have already thought of this. Each of the rear lights I own has a clip that can be used for this purpose.
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