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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,022
Posted By austex

Have your shop check/adjust the frame alignment...

Have your shop check/adjust the frame alignment with "candlestick" toolset (like this Park: https://www.parktool.com/product/frame-and-fork-end-alignment-gauge-set-ffg-2?category=Frame%20%26%20Fork ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-17-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,141
Posted By austex

Which Gunnar are you looking at? All City...

Which Gunnar are you looking at?

All City Cosmic Stallion, maybe?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-23-19, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,391
Posted By austex

Or here -...

Or here - https://www.compasscycle.com/shop/components/tires/650b/schwalbe-tubes-for-650b-tires/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-18, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,442
Posted By austex

Yeah, but not even close on the OP's price...

Yeah, but not even close on the OP's price constraint.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-01-18, 06:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 20,065
Posted By austex

Milwaukee Mettle, made by Waterford and now using...

Milwaukee Mettle, made by Waterford and now using Vari-wall THERMLX might be of interest.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-18, 07:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,398
Posted By austex

Some here in Texas are wide enough to be split in...

Some here in Texas are wide enough to be split in the middle, ie two guards sorta butted up against one another, often leaving a gap parallel to the direction of travel. Those are particularly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,542
Posted By austex

Cinelli made one. I had a NOS one for a while,...

Cinelli made one. I had a NOS one for a while, but it's gone to someone else now.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-18, 03:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,685
Posted By austex

One bike, but from original post (#10) "...Steel...

One bike, but from original post (#10) "...Steel grey metallic paint with reflective logos which for some reason my phone's flash turned yellowish in these photos...."
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-18, 07:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,685
Posted By austex

No particular performance reason, mostly because...

No particular performance reason, mostly because brakes are typically sold in matching sets. Takes some effort to get one flat-mount, one post.
Flat-mount does limit one to 160mm rotors, though...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-09-18, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,685
Posted By austex

Couple ??s twinsies - What headset are you using?...

Couple ??s twinsies - What headset are you using? And bottle cages are King stainless, yes?

And a comment - I see flat-mount caliper on fork and post- on chainstay. Paragon Machine Works has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-17, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,770
Posted By austex

They function as locknuts. The knurled metal...

They function as locknuts. The knurled metal clamping nut is free-rotating, so to maintain adjustment, the wingnut works as as a locknut. OEM, there is also a spring between the two nuts. Sorta...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-29-17, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,730
Posted By austex

Tim, See also Bicycle Quarterly #59 for...

Tim,

See also Bicycle Quarterly #59 for article about bike packing around Mt Baker, which included a "carry it" thru designated Wilderness Area.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-15-17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,819
Posted By austex

Another option: First Impressions: Cirrus...

Another option:

First Impressions: Cirrus Cycles BodyFloat Seatpost | GRAVELBIKE (http://www.gravelbike.com/first-impressions-cirrus-cycles-bodyfloat-seatpost/)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-26-17, 08:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,685
Posted By austex

Thanks for the thoughts. Economic circumstance...

Thanks for the thoughts. Economic circumstance has postponed a purchase.

Not too concerned about larger 700 tire sizes - for fatter, I'm going 584 or 559 rim size. And I do like 75mm BB drop,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-02-17, 09:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,655
Posted By austex

You mention "dismount" and "bunny hop" so it...

You mention "dismount" and "bunny hop" so it seems you are talking cyclo-cross rather than general gravel, no? Most crossers don't use a bottle for a 45-60 minute race...hard to access during race,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,342
Posted By austex

There's no b-screw on early SR derailleurs. With...

There's no b-screw on early SR derailleurs. With careful chain-length fitting, it'll "float" enough to accommodate a 28, so a 25 should work fine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-16, 07:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,118
Posted By austex

^^ JohnDThompson has it right. Do be alert to...

^^ JohnDThompson has it right. Do be alert to possible chain interference on smallest cog, though. May need to respace the axle/re-dish the wheel to accommodate.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-16, 08:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,800
Posted By austex

Can help. Not as much as disc brakes, where the...

Can help. Not as much as disc brakes, where the mechanical arms and motions are small, and housing squish is a larger fraction of the overall system.

First, examine housing runs - no excess...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-13-16, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,800
Posted By austex

Multiple review comments on the Nashbar page say...

Multiple review comments on the Nashbar page say the Nashbar housing IS Jagwire housing, so curious about the above-noted stiff/flex difference, unless Nashbar is custom spec'ed. Also note that the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-16, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,685
Posted By austex

Gunnar Hyper-XX anyone?

Gunnar has expanded the Hyper line from the -X to the -XX and -XC. I am looking at the -XX for a couple reasons. Has S-bend chainstays that the caption says " increase tire clearance (to 55mm between...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-16, 06:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,093
Posted By austex

Well, then, get yourself a sports bra....:eek:

Well, then, get yourself a sports bra....:eek:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-16, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 543
Posted By austex

Seeking info on bicicleta GARMI

I recently acquired an early (80-ish) Vitus 979 frame branded GARMI. I am led to believe it is a Spanish brand. Interweb search turned up only one live link, in Barcelona, and not a 979 -
bicicleta...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-20-16, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,029
Posted By austex

Not foolish. How heavy are you, and do you ride...

Not foolish. How heavy are you, and do you ride "light" (knees & elbows for suspension) or sit heavy/rigid? 50 front/60 back might be just fine...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-04-16, 06:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,557
Posted By austex

The VOPH is reputed to be heavier than many...

The VOPH is reputed to be heavier than many similar price-point frames. I was looking at the VOPHDisc, but think I will go for a lighter tubing spec, albeit at a cost. Perhaps R+E Phinney Ridge for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-16, 06:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,189
Posted By austex

Reminiscent of pic at The ShelBroCo Bicycle Chain...

Reminiscent of pic at The ShelBroCo Bicycle Chain Cleaning System (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/chainclean.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-26-16, 06:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,767
Posted By austex

Yep, I was there in April 1974, so I would have...

Yep, I was there in April 1974, so I would have had hands on this one. Can't say we ever had world championship honors, though. ;-) Cheers, Tom.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-13-16, 07:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,101
Posted By austex

There is now this: Rotlicht Seat Rail Mount...

There is now this: Rotlicht Seat Rail Mount (http://www.lupinenorthamerica.com/rotlicht_seat_rail_mount.asp) , so long as you don't need a saddle-bag...(tool roll in the jersey?)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-16, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,568
Posted By austex

Tommaso of that period was the "house brand" of...

Tommaso of that period was the "house brand" of Ten Speed Drive Imports. Bikes were contract-built in Italy, many by Roberto Billato. TSD typically brought them in bare and had them sprayed, Imron,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-16, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,301
Posted By austex

Read all 386 pages of this thread, then you'll...

Read all 386 pages of this thread, then you'll have demonstrated the stamina to survive a Superbe rehab...just funnin', but there are quirks.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-11-16, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 18,148
Posted By austex

Sugino OX901d can get you down to 30t inner: ...

Sugino OX901d can get you down to 30t inner:

SUGINO OX901D Compact Plus+ 11spd (http://www.alexscycle.com/cranks/road-1-2-3-4-5-6/sugino-ox901d-compact-plus-11spd.html)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-16, 07:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,767
Posted By austex

I was part of the "first wave" working for Ray at...

I was part of the "first wave" working for Ray at Romic in 1974 - I may have first assembled this bike at the Romic factory. What's the serial number? And my carpool buddy to the factory, Bill Moore,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-16, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,930
Posted By austex

Shift while coasting/freewheeling...

Shift while coasting/freewheeling...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,654
Posted By austex

No mention of the tabbed washer - is the tab...

No mention of the tabbed washer - is the tab engaging the groove in the axle?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-15, 07:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,044
Posted By austex

Pretty sure there was a run of suede (or "rough...

Pretty sure there was a run of suede (or "rough out") leather that was not buffalo hide. I recall/had/have: uncovered, smooth leather cover no padding, smooth leather w/ padding, buffalo w/padding (I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-17-15, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,041
Posted By austex

Cable-pull/hydraulic caliper hybrids would be an...

Cable-pull/hydraulic caliper hybrids would be an improvement. TRP HyRd or Juin Tech R1 are two options. Compression-less housing will help any cable brake.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-27-15, 06:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,041
Posted By austex

TRP HyRd will get you a hydraulic caliper with a...

TRP HyRd will get you a hydraulic caliper with a cable actuation, so you don't have to change levers...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-15, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,137
Posted By austex

Poke around the Ritchey site. The first-gen...

Poke around the Ritchey site. The first-gen P-650B used a straight steerer and there was a rigid fork available.

Here: WCS Carbon Mountain Fork - 27.5/650b...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-26-15, 05:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By austex

Maps/cue sheets are handed out at the ride start....

Maps/cue sheets are handed out at the ride start.

Tom
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-20-15, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By austex

Check Bike Austin | Bike Austin promotes access,...

Check Bike Austin | Bike Austin promotes access, education, safety and enjoyment of cycling in Central Texas. (http://www.austincycling.org/rides) for Bike Austin group rides scheduled in Austin...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-09-14, 09:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,255
Posted By austex

[.....] Basically, in bicycle-cross conditions...

[.....]
Basically, in bicycle-cross conditions with thin mud, hard braking on downhills wore out the disk pads in approximately two minutes of service. [...]

Use of "solid", non-perforated...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-14, 08:18 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 22,841
Posted By austex

When I converted my '85 PT15 to 700C, I could not...

When I converted my '85 PT15 to 700C, I could not find canti or linear-pull brakes with adequate adjustment to reach the rim. In measuring several canti-equipped bikes, I determined that the canti...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
11-01-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,933
Posted By austex

On our med/small Cannondale, there is likewise...

On our med/small Cannondale, there is likewise not much room in the rear for a 90* Travel Agent at the V-brake, so I used an in-line T/A mounted to the top-tube just aft of the captain's seat-tube....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-13, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,273
Posted By austex

And as one more usage, Rene Herse was known to...

And as one more usage, Rene Herse was known to place the shift levers on the seat-tube of Demontable models, so that when the frame parts were separated for transport, shift cables need not be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-13, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,403
Posted By austex

Yes, regular cables/housings will work fine,...

Yes, regular cables/housings will work fine, better in fact, as the cables will be stainless steel and the brake housings will be lined.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
09-09-13, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,376
Posted By austex

The most recent entry in this thread is over four...

The most recent entry in this thread is over four years old. Are there any more racks that are compatible with rear disks? Due to the resulting bending moments, I'm not too keen on the idea of making...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-14-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By austex

Sure. Yokozuna Reaction brake housing is...

Sure. Yokozuna Reaction brake housing is "compressionless". Normal housing is spiral-wound wire encased in plastic and with a plastic liner. The spiral wire can squish a bit when brakes are applied....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,422
Posted By austex

I use Koolstop Continental pads on Weinmann...

I use Koolstop Continental pads on Weinmann 610's. Excellent stoppers and not too spendy.
http://www.koolstop.com/english/continental.html

Tom
Forum: Tandem Cycling
05-09-13, 08:39 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 145,125
Posted By austex

First on-road reviews not so favorable:...

First on-road reviews not so favorable: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/trp-spyre-road-disc-brake-first-ride-review

Any worry about using the carbon-armed version, what with melting problems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-13, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,716
Posted By austex

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/876018-St...

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/876018-Stripping-Down-a-Simplex-Retro-Friction-shifter

Have a look at the diagram in the above thread, and you'll note several corresponding parts between...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,828
Posted By austex

There is a Fellow on the Classic Rendezvous...

There is a Fellow on the Classic Rendezvous mail-list who sells his own repros. I have a couple sets and they are at least as nice as OEM, if not authentic Campagnolo. $49 a set was his price when I...
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