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06-04-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By jhota

if anyone is interested, there was an article in...

if anyone is interested, there was an article in the local paper today about the race:

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2009/jun/04/alleycat_race_draws_enthusiasts84805/
06-01-09, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,082
Posted By jhota

glad you survived and had a good time, man.

glad you survived and had a good time, man.
04-20-09, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,124
Posted By jhota

not all canti studs are removeable.

not all canti studs are removeable.
04-18-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,396
Posted By jhota

i don't have any rideable C&V road bikes right...

i don't have any rideable C&V road bikes right now, but the 54cm 1984 Specialized Allez SE frame i need to get around to fixing is a little larger than my 57cm 2006 Bianchi Eros. slightly longer TT,...
04-16-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,150
Posted By jhota

2008 Felt Curbside. this is exactly how it came...

2008 Felt Curbside. this is exactly how it came from the factory, top tube pad and all.

let's hear it for off-the-rack trendiness.
04-08-09, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 317
Posted By jhota

May 31st, Charleston SC...

howdy all,

basically, this is just an announcement. i'll update with things like sponsors/times/etc. as we generate them.

but mark your calendar - Sunday, May 31st, alleycat in Charleston SC.
...
04-05-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 889
Posted By jhota

i'm sure i've seen spoke cards taped to composite...

i'm sure i've seen spoke cards taped to composite wheels, so that can't be it.
04-03-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By jhota

yeah, but i meant a picture of the head tube...

yeah, but i meant a picture of the head tube decal...

found one in my Photobucket that's not too bad:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/jhota42/newbikebars.jpg
04-03-09, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By jhota

the Nashbar cyclocross frame is flat black with a...

the Nashbar cyclocross frame is flat black with a simple "X" head tube logo, too. no other graphics or decals.

i don't have a picture of mine handy, or i'd post it for comparison's sake.
04-03-09, 06:12 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,442
Posted By jhota

classic frames with derailer hangers hacked off. ...

classic frames with derailer hangers hacked off.

and that's about it, really. i could give a crap what kind of clothes somebody else wears, or what kind of handlebars they have on their bike, or...
04-01-09, 10:45 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,012
Posted By jhota

rear hub: 32H Surly dual freewheel, 135mm...

rear hub: 32H Surly dual freewheel, 135mm spacing, black
front hub: 32H Campagnolo Mirage, black
rims: Velocity Deep-V, black, machined
spokes: DT Champion, stainless
04-01-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 769
Posted By jhota

one of my bikes uses Campy Centaur brifters and...

one of my bikes uses Campy Centaur brifters and front mech with Shimano XTR rear mech (and a 9-speed 105 cassette).

so mixing can be done.

the only thing i'd make sure of when choosing a rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 703
Posted By jhota

huh. that's interesting. i run an XTR M-952...

huh. that's interesting.

i run an XTR M-952 rear mech (9spd) with a set of 2006 Centaur brifters (10spd) and a Shiftmate - and it shifts perfectly.

i had been considering, however, changing to...
03-25-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,038
Posted By jhota

well, the top of the line Trek is over $9k. ...

well, the top of the line Trek is over $9k.

so i'd say over $9k.

but, like everybody has pointed out, he doesn't pay anything.
03-25-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,502
Posted By jhota

i wouldn't worry about the hub. just make sure...

i wouldn't worry about the hub. just make sure the rim isn't a disc-specific rim.
03-23-09, 03:01 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 16,178
Posted By jhota

but how many people ride the cap of the...

but how many people ride the cap of the Washington Monument to the corner store and back? if it's more than 0, i demand to see pictures.

because that would be cool.
03-23-09, 12:58 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 16,178
Posted By jhota

Iron City Beer (and Alcoa), 1962.

Iron City Beer (and Alcoa), 1962.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-22-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By jhota

if you're referring to bikes like the Electra...

if you're referring to bikes like the Electra Townie, etc.: it lets you have complete leg extension (better pedaling efficiency), but place your feet down flat footed without standing at stops (more...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-09, 05:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 744
Posted By jhota

is weight really that much of an issue?...

is weight really that much of an issue? considering how routinely people build bikes that mass less than 6.8 kg. it seems (for pro use, anyway), that if it works (enough) better, something else will...
03-19-09, 05:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,544
Posted By jhota

i'm using a Surly free/free rear hub, Campy...

i'm using a Surly free/free rear hub, Campy Mirage front hub, and Velocity Deep-V's.

heavy? very. but strong.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 17,766
Posted By jhota

1984 Allez SE: ...

1984 Allez SE:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/jhota42/wholeframe.jpg

soon as i get the broken rear dropout replaced (and a paint job), i'll build it up.
03-18-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 79,035
Posted By jhota

i love my group buy Rob Roy. perhaps a bit too...

i love my group buy Rob Roy. perhaps a bit too much.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/jhota42/Picture088.jpg

i know i have far more money in parts hanging off it than it's "worth."
03-16-09, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By jhota

nope and nope. found it: ...

nope and nope.

found it:

http://sidemountpedal.com/images/RoadieAdLarge.jpg

just as odd as i remembered.

thanks for the memory jogs, guys!
03-16-09, 07:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 537
Posted By jhota

clipless pedal identification?

i seem to remember a clipless pedal system where the only part that remained on the bike was a small button-like nub. the rest was bolted to the shoe, and the effective pedal axle was beside the...
03-16-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,159
Posted By jhota

sorry about the double post, but: of...

sorry about the double post, but:



of course it's dumb - for that reason, among others. and crosswinds must suck hugely.

doesn't mean i don't like it.
03-16-09, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,159
Posted By jhota

i own a gigantic pile of rust which, 40 years...

i own a gigantic pile of rust which, 40 years ago, was a Jaguar.

and i'm not kidding about the "gigantic" part. 17 feet long, 6.5 feet wide, and 4200 pounds. she's a big girl.
03-16-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,681,159
Posted By jhota

i actually like this. wonder if it's a response...

i actually like this. wonder if it's a response to the people with cds crammed in their spokes? which i see all the time.
03-16-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 16,178
Posted By jhota

just to be a pedant, steel does fatigue.* just...

just to be a pedant, steel does fatigue.* just not as quickly as aluminium.

and fatigue life is affected by many things; specific alloy type, surface preparation, manufacturing stresses, etc.

i...
03-16-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,518
Posted By jhota

because i'm fat, lazy, and like to coast. ...

because i'm fat, lazy, and like to coast.

seriously.
03-14-09, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,875
Posted By jhota

i also have a Nashbar "X" frame and can recommend...

i also have a Nashbar "X" frame and can recommend it.
03-13-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 5,445
Views: 3,873,436
Posted By jhota

i'm glad i got my group buy in flat black (since...

i'm glad i got my group buy in flat black (since it's my commuter, and all my bikes but one are black).

but damn, that orange is hot.
03-13-09, 05:55 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,389
Posted By jhota

those look like Scott TT bars - they're meant to...

those look like Scott TT bars - they're meant to be used with a bridge. otherwise, they're more than a little bit flexy.

the Scott bridges are NLA - and break easily, too. a little file work on a...
03-11-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38,868
Views: 4,753,103
Posted By jhota

more pictures of the dachsund. ich liebe sie.

more pictures of the dachsund. ich liebe sie.
Forum: Framebuilders
03-11-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,002
Posted By jhota

so, do you think a novice brazer could replace...

so, do you think a novice brazer could replace this without trashing the frame? i learned how to weld around 15 years ago and have been doing it regularly at home and work for the last couple of...
03-11-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,936
Posted By jhota

re: speed. it's been said before, but it's not...

re: speed. it's been said before, but it's not the bike - it's the engine. i pass old slow (rich) guys riding $4k wonderbikes all the time. and super-healthy young dudes on cruisers sometimes blow my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,079
Posted By jhota

those Calfees look funky in person. cool, but...

those Calfees look funky in person. cool, but funky.

but maybe it's just because the only person i know with one rides a 68cm. which would look funky anyways.
03-11-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,209
Posted By jhota

yeah, the value equation sucks. but you're...

yeah, the value equation sucks.

but you're paying modern labour prices.

and it's pretty.
Replies: 40
Views: 3,238
Posted By jhota

Scott "Drop-Ins" - UCI mass-start legal "aero"...

Scott "Drop-Ins" - UCI mass-start legal "aero" bars.

like most of Scott's products of the period, odd but functional (sort of).
03-11-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,209
Posted By jhota

Bianchi still sells steel bikes. they're...

Bianchi still sells steel bikes. they're Taiwanese built, fwiw.

http://www.bianchiusa.com/09-bicycles/09-road-steel.html

but i rather like mine (2007 Eros).

they've also got a $3300 lugged...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-10-09, 11:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,002
Posted By jhota

dropout repair/replacement advice needed...

here's the story:

i'm a volunteer/officer at a local bike co-op, and we are having to move from our present location. so, for obvious reasons, we're clearing out our storage.

and i found this...
03-10-09, 06:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jhota

i've not even tried to remove the bb cup yet......

i've not even tried to remove the bb cup yet... only thing i've done so far is take pictures and do research.
03-09-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jhota

no, it's definitely snapped. you can't tell from...

no, it's definitely snapped. you can't tell from the picture, but the inside of the remains of the screw adjuster hole are stretched and bent towards the center line of the bike.
03-09-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By jhota

well, check out the Recovery Room....

well, check out the Recovery Room. http://www.recoveryroomtavern.com/

biggest bike rack of any downtown bar.

there's a regular ride on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month....
03-09-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jhota

because i promised pictures: ...

because i promised pictures:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/jhota42/wholeframe.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b353/jhota42/seatcluster.jpg
...
03-09-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,002
Posted By jhota

this may be kind of a dumb question, but: ...

this may be kind of a dumb question, but:

why would you be changing your gear ratio that much?

i change my chains about once a year (except for the mountain bike, which is around every three)....
03-09-09, 05:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jhota

bingo! looks like it's an 84 Allez SE. ...

bingo!

looks like it's an 84 Allez SE.

and i'm definitely going to fix the dropout - it's just a question of whether i go back with a derailer type, or change both to track ends (the Paul...
03-08-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jhota

hmmm. that seat cluster looks similar. but mine's...

hmmm. that seat cluster looks similar. but mine's a road bike.

i'll be able to get pics up tomorrow afternoon.

and it used to be red. now it's a bit pinkish.

no eyelets for racks or fenders.
03-08-09, 04:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,307
Posted By jhota

o.k., what is it?

picked up a Specialized frame of some sort at the local co-op today.

i'll try and get some pictures up later. but:

lugged frame, but no tubing decals remain on the frame. in fact, the only...
03-08-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,102
Posted By jhota

or you could just get a pair of dummy levers.

or you could just get a pair of dummy levers.
03-06-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 708
Posted By jhota

i used them on my mountain bike for a while...

i used them on my mountain bike for a while (about 20 years ago), before SPD pedals became affordable.

the current version look identical to what i had (sans neon colouring).

i rather liked...
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