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Forum: Commuting
02-16-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 15,695
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Posted By Grim

I picked up a bike with them on it and they ended...

I picked up a bike with them on it and they ended up with them on my 890. They feel lethargic. I think these replies about them is the nail in the coffin for them and time to get the Pasella's...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-13, 10:05 PM
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Posted By Grim

Looks like a decent lugged frame and I like the...

Looks like a decent lugged frame and I like the shoulders on the fork. What is it?

Edit: just saw the name on the pic. That's going to be a nice rider. Those early 80's treks are nice. Do a c&v...
Forum: Commuting
06-01-12, 07:53 AM
Replies: 15,695
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Posted By Grim

Always something to do on a house but sure is...

Always something to do on a house but sure is nice having something that is yours. My mad money got a sever kink with having to drop $6k on a HVAC 2 weeks ago. No money for hot rods and bikes for a...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-12, 05:09 PM
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Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Ron's back for his yearly check in!!!! Liking...

Ron's back for his yearly check in!!!!
Liking the Pug!...Those some of your bags?
Show us more on the racks and chain guard on number two please!
Forum: Commuting
05-22-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 15,695
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Posted By Grim

LIKE! I have a couple bikes with Grand Comp...

LIKE!
I have a couple bikes with Grand Comp levers and brakes. As good if not better then the Campy's they copied. LOL
Those original hoods or replacements? I need a set and those look like they...
Forum: Commuting
05-03-12, 04:31 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

WOW you know not much about bikes and good...

WOW you know not much about bikes and good vintage bikes.

Bottle generators are still readily available. http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/dymotec.asp

In Europe they are very popular and in fact...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-12, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Its a really nice build. I'm so close to pulling...

Its a really nice build. I'm so close to pulling the trigger on the 58cm deal at Dept of Goods. Just worried it will run small. I tend to ride 63'cm seat tube. Salsa is listing the size as the...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-12, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

You have teased so now spill it LOL What...

You have teased so now spill it LOL
What levers are those?
Forum: Commuting
03-19-12, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Thats cool! Always like them but was...

Thats cool!

Always like them but was worried about the low riding potion on the road. Let us know how you like it after you get some miles on it.
Forum: Commuting
03-10-12, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Those plastics are tough to glue because as they...

Those plastics are tough to glue because as they cool after coming out of the mold the have a glaze rise to the surface. The roughing it up was the key to getting it to stick. I use to do plastics...
Forum: Commuting
01-25-12, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

To a lot of us a 520 of that vintage is a Grail...

To a lot of us a 520 of that vintage is a Grail bike. Need to put a build thread on that in the C&V forum.

You can buy CR18's in a 27 for under $30 a hoop on Amazon. I'm running 700c on my 420...
Forum: Commuting
05-12-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I agree, that cant be right. My 63CM T700 touring...

I agree, that cant be right. My 63CM T700 touring bike with fenders and racks is just under 35lb. Id guess 25lb maybe a little less on that.
Forum: Commuting
04-28-11, 04:46 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I like pugs and had a couple in the past. I just...

I like pugs and had a couple in the past. I just had one like yours pass through my hands that was too small so I flipped it. I believe yours is a 85.
They came with a sticker that was on the non...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-11, 04:56 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I think you have a better bike then you think. ...

I think you have a better bike then you think.
Down tube shifters? The lower models came with stem shifters. The better models came with down tube shifters.

HLE sticker? That would make it...
Forum: Commuting
04-12-11, 08:44 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Beater love! I have what I think is a really...

Beater love!

I have what I think is a really nice T700 Cannondale upgraded to Tiagra brifters, Octalink cranks, 105 derailleurs, Velo Orange Campagne Bag on one of their Pass hunter racks, SKS...
Forum: Commuting
04-06-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

You work at The Pizza Joint?

You work at The Pizza Joint?
Forum: Commuting
04-03-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Its the Answer to the ultimate question.

Its the Answer to the ultimate question.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Nice! Where did you get the mid fork adapters...

Nice!
Where did you get the mid fork adapters for the light?
Forum: Commuting
03-18-11, 08:05 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I wore shorts to work today. It was 80f on the...

I wore shorts to work today. It was 80f on the way home. The Annuals are coming up and the dogwoods have been in bloom. I have to get the vegetable garden tilled this weekend. Sure glad I dont live...
Forum: Commuting
03-14-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

6'1" 220. I tried everything to make it work for...

6'1" 220. I tried everything to make it work for me. I just couldn't take the ride and it was a little small for me. I can ride my t700 a metric and be in less pain then that R600 had me in 20 miles....
Forum: Commuting
03-14-11, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I had one and it transmited every imperfection...

I had one and it transmited every imperfection directly to the spine at the base of my neck. You would be surprised what a $160 at Performance for a carbon fork and headset would do for the ride.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-13-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Yeah 3 is where they stop buying that line LOL.

Yeah 3 is where they stop buying that line LOL.
Forum: Commuting
03-09-11, 05:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Spoke cards are like race numbers for Alley Cat...

Spoke cards are like race numbers for Alley Cat races.
Forum: Commuting
02-27-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I'm digging the Darth Vader SR71 stealth look....

I'm digging the Darth Vader SR71 stealth look. Skip the sitickers but you might want to find some 3M reflective tape to put on a few spots. It will look black in the daylight but reflect at night. ...
Forum: Commuting
02-19-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I pretty well hate light blue (something about...

I pretty well hate light blue (something about stripping baby blue paint out of our 59 Airstream that my Father-in-law thought would be a good color to paint the inside with) but that came out pretty...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-10, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Yes I did read that and thats a common...

Yes I did read that and thats a common recommendation for carbon steer tubes. Steel, as I suspect that bike has, with a long one piece spacer I think is not a problem but I will tell you this. If you...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-10, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Soft rides are just odd and incomparable to...

Soft rides are just odd and incomparable to anything else.

Your link does more to prove my point then disprove it as well as show what a weird bird softrides are

If you look you will see that...
Forum: Commuting
12-05-10, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Can you provide a link that says that is...

Can you provide a link that says that is dangerous or is that just "opinion" bassed largely on your visual preference and has no foundation with any verifiable enginnering proof behind your ...
Forum: Commuting
12-02-10, 08:39 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

We should all live in fear and hide in our...

We should all live in fear and hide in our basements. Ohhh wait we cant do that because California says dirt causes cancer.

Should my toddler not be allowed in the child seat of a shopping cart...
Forum: Commuting
12-01-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Nice and understated. I like. Running CR18's...

Nice and understated. I like.
Running CR18's on Deore on one bike and STX on the other. Great rim for the price.
Forum: Commuting
12-01-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Ok what is it? I'm thinking maybe the Nashbar...

Ok what is it? I'm thinking maybe the Nashbar touring frame.
Forum: Commuting
11-28-10, 10:28 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I love the browns and burgandy they used on that...

I love the browns and burgandy they used on that bike and the Speciale Randonneur. Sort of bummed with the Green for the SR and blue for the CX they went with for 2011.

Nice ride, Welcome to...
Forum: Commuting
11-26-10, 10:05 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I commute on ALL my bikes just some more then...

I commute on ALL my bikes just some more then others. Parts all in one spot and some time to assemble with the holiday I got two of my projects sorted out this week.

I finally got my Porteur rack...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-10, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Im 6'1" 34 inseam and I find I prefer 61-63cm...

Im 6'1" 34 inseam and I find I prefer 61-63cm frames. The bars are naturally higher and it is easier on my lower back. I'm about to sell my last 58cm bike and replacing it with a 63cm CADD3...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-10, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Now you have me eyeing a pair of Dirt drops I...

Now you have me eyeing a pair of Dirt drops I have and wondering how they would be with bar end shifters (I hate grip ****s) on my M400 .
Forum: Commuting
09-29-10, 07:33 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

MTB often run all the cables on the top tube to...

MTB often run all the cables on the top tube to keep them out of the mud and to keep them from getting bashed or snagged as you go over stuff.
Mounting on the side helps keep them from slapping the...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-10, 08:11 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Thats not a "grip shift" and Grip Shift I believe...

Thats not a "grip shift" and Grip Shift I believe is a patent design belonging to SRAM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SRAM_Corporation
Grip shifts are exactly as the name impies as it is a ring on...
Forum: Commuting
08-30-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Do doubt. Bet that is nice on cold days.

Do doubt. Bet that is nice on cold days.
Forum: Commuting
08-29-10, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Bike crack! I'm at 6 complete and 2...

Bike crack!
I'm at 6 complete and 2 disassembled right now LOL
Forum: Commuting
08-04-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Late 70's early 80's. 5speed free hub 70's, 6...

Late 70's early 80's. 5speed free hub 70's, 6 speed probably early 80's. Date the parts and you will be pretty close. http://www.vintage-trek.com/component_dates.htm
Parts dating late in the year...
Forum: Commuting
07-21-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

I had a 720 and it was a decent rider. I really...

I had a 720 and it was a decent rider. I really enjoyed it. 4130 tig welded double butted frame as I recall. Pretty light for a hybrid.

Mine was a 91 I think and it had suntour index shifters...
Forum: Commuting
07-17-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

You could use P clips on the legs of the rack....

You could use P clips on the legs of the rack. Thats how I did it on my M400 C-Dale.
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=79794&d=1220104684
Forum: Commuting
07-16-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Profide actually takes some of the slickness out...

Profide actually takes some of the slickness out of the Brooks. ;)
Forum: Commuting
07-01-10, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Thats an interesting Mercier. What hub is it? ...

Thats an interesting Mercier. What hub is it? Fill in the year models etc.
Forum: Commuting
06-24-10, 03:17 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

They are planet bike Hardcore Road or Hybrid....

They are planet bike Hardcore Road or Hybrid. Decent fenders.

http://ecom1.planetbike.com/fenders.html

REI usually has them in stock.

EDIT
Thought you were talking about the Miyata...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-10, 04:32 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

WTB is the brand. Looks like they came off a...

WTB is the brand. Looks like they came off a damaged Raleigh Sojourn.
I mostly ride on the hoods but I do get up in the top regularly. It looks about as wide at the hoods as my 44's on the one bike...
Forum: Commuting
04-28-10, 07:46 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

How are you liking the Dirt Drops? I picked up...

How are you liking the Dirt Drops?
I picked up a set recently at a REI Scratch and dent and have not installed them on anything yet. Bought them mostly for the 9speed brifters and Brooks tape that...
Forum: Commuting
03-18-10, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Yeah I did that as well. I put 1100 miles on a...

Yeah I did that as well. I put 1100 miles on a M400 Cannondale with 1.95's summer of 2008 before I got a Road bike.

Hoping mine will be here tomorrow so I can install them and get a few miles on...
Forum: Commuting
03-16-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

Nice bike! Those the Randonneur Pro's? How are...

Nice bike!
Those the Randonneur Pro's? How are you liking them?

Just ordered a set of 700x32's Seeing mostly positive replies.
Forum: Commuting
01-28-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,532
Posted By Grim

What a load of doo doo! Good to see you breaking...

What a load of doo doo! Good to see you breaking that trend.

When I was a kid I rode 2 miles to school when I was 10 and when I was 11 I had a paper route I did BEFORE school in Troy Michigan....
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