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Forum: Commuting
07-14-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,147
Posted By doorunrun

I built up my commuter with the Nashbar X frame...

I built up my commuter with the Nashbar X frame and carbon fork a few years ago. Heel strike was an issue on the original build with Detours Toucan panniers and SunLite rack. I replaced the rack with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,012
Posted By doorunrun

With that paint scheme it would be a crime to go...

With that paint scheme it would be a crime to go with anything other than some red sidewall Panaracer Fire XC Pro's! It's nice to see a KHS here!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-12, 07:02 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 41,245
Posted By doorunrun

I have a black-over-chrome Sierra from that same...

I have a black-over-chrome Sierra from that same era, 87 or 88 I guess. It's the bike that got me back into bicycling, I've had for about 5 years or so. I just put on a pair of Velo-Orange stainless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-12, 05:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,601
Posted By doorunrun

When my bike club sponsors a century ride they...

When my bike club sponsors a century ride they always put out these sandwiches (usually on Wonder bread), PBJ, Nutella, Hummus and last but not least, Pimento and Cheese. The latter probably wouldn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 44,299
Posted By doorunrun

I too agree with most of what GP had to say. BUT,...

I too agree with most of what GP had to say. BUT, since this isn't the Commuter forum, I'll say in some ways I'm happy there aren't a lot more bike commuters on the streets and I don't care what they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-12, 12:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,211
Posted By doorunrun

The tool is holding up quite well, thanks for...

The tool is holding up quite well, thanks for asking! I checked mine and it is the ST324L, but with a silver metal finish and without as much padding. Overall it is a very sturdy chunk of metal. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-12, 11:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,211
Posted By doorunrun

A couple of years ago I got the Sette version of...

A couple of years ago I got the Sette version of the CT-5, ST-324L is the current model. The things I like about it are the limit collar and backstop. The limit collar can be set to keep you from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-12, 06:46 AM
Replies: 616
Views: 44,299
Posted By doorunrun

From what I know of GP's illustrious past, I was...

From what I know of GP's illustrious past, I was irritated with NPR's description of Peterson in their introduction to the interview as, ".......bike shop owner......." I think most of us would agree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-12, 05:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 661
Posted By doorunrun

Dia-Compe's web site is showing a new product,...

Dia-Compe's web site is showing a new product, GC07H, (http://www.diacompe.com.tw/product_View.asp?nid=994) which looks like a drilled aero lever. But, I haven't seen any available for sale yet. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,553,089
Posted By doorunrun

Ironman Expert on a sunny spring morning

Hello all,
I bought this Ironman Expert shortly before the Christmas holidays and spent the better part of them overhauling it. It really cleaned up nicely. Polishing compound really helped bring...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,534
Posted By doorunrun

I have just about the same bike; 58cm, right? I'm...

I have just about the same bike; 58cm, right? I'm really in love with the Nitto bars that came with it. The first time I got down in the drops I thought to myself, "this is the way it's supposed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 10:31 AM
Replies: 402
Views: 115,525
Posted By doorunrun

The Brass Temple Bell/Spacer Bell Mount I just...

The Brass Temple Bell/Spacer Bell Mount I just received has presented me with an irritating problem. The small adapter stud that is included to adapt the bell to the spacer is the wrong pitch. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,335
Posted By doorunrun

I want to put in a good word for Bonti Race-Lite...

I want to put in a good word for Bonti Race-Lite Hardcases in 25. They're workin' pretty well on my M-V Ironman and have nice gray stripes. I've had pretty good luck with them out in the 'hood.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-12, 03:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,210
Posted By doorunrun

The easy one is the white aero wheelset. That...

The easy one is the white aero wheelset. That would be a no; the hub spacing is too wide for the 126mm Centurion's rear dropout. But you might want to read up on cold setting a bike frame.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,397
Posted By doorunrun

Sometime around 1971, away from home at college...

Sometime around 1971, away from home at college and living in the dorms, one of my dorm-mates let me borrow his Peugeot for an afternoon to ride around town. I got hooked and during summer break I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-12, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,210
Posted By doorunrun

I recently bought a '87 Expert and I'm happy to...

I recently bought a '87 Expert and I'm happy to say it was practically stock with a 6 speed freewheel with 105 group. In my case the front rim is the original Wobler Alpine, but the rear is a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-09-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By doorunrun

Thanks for posting! It's nice to learn the...

Thanks for posting! It's nice to learn the differences between fluorescent and reflective materials. It got me thinking about replacing my leg bands and adding a reflective vest.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-23-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,118
Posted By doorunrun

DIY 3W LED Headlight

http://www.superbrightleds.com/images/products/malibu/spotlight_rgb.jpg
A friend from work built up a relatively inexpensive front headlight using this 3 Watt LED assembly designed for landscape...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 23,271
Posted By doorunrun

My first semester at college, 1971 or so, one of...

My first semester at college, 1971 or so, one of the guys in the dorms had a Peugeot and after riding it a few times I decided I had to have one. I saved up $100 from a summer job and bought a blue...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-10, 07:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,493
Posted By doorunrun

Oh, where did the sun go?

Ah, the first commute day after the time change. Wasn't it great to have some sun in the morning? But, I guess we have to pay for it in the afternoon. By the time I got to my destination the sun just...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,422
Posted By doorunrun

The HFH is part of the Gainesville Cycling...

The HFH is part of the Gainesville Cycling Festival. Saturday, the day before HFH, the Santa Fe Century covers the area to the northwest of Gainesville. This year I decided to ride SFC and while not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,805
Posted By doorunrun

I've found I can usually trim it off using a pair...

I've found I can usually trim it off using a pair of electrical side cutters or "diagonals" as they are sometimes called called They are usually for cutting wire and a good heavy duty pair will work...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-12-10, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,244
Posted By doorunrun

Ultegra 6500 Brake Pivot Bolts

I bought (what I thought) was a set of Ultegra 6500 caliper brakes from a "going out of business" sale at one of our LBS'. Little did I realize there's a difference in the pivot bolt length between...
Forum: Commuting
09-09-10, 06:00 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,196
Posted By doorunrun

On a "developmental" group ride, designed to...

On a "developmental" group ride, designed to familiarize newcomers to road cycling, our leader mentioned riding no-hands helps your riding skills. Of course, he said it should be practiced safely in...
Forum: Commuting
08-16-10, 03:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,708
Posted By doorunrun

Thanks for pointing out Glo-Glovs. Dorky with...

Thanks for pointing out Glo-Glovs. Dorky with class! They look pretty good.
Forum: Commuting
08-15-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,708
Posted By doorunrun

Hi-Vis Bicycle Gloves?

Any recommendations on a good pair of high visibility biking gloves that aren't too dorky? I've been using Pearl Izumi gloves, which are great, but don't stand out much when signaling. I haven't done...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-10, 06:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,363
Posted By doorunrun

You overcame the biggest obstacle of...

You overcame the biggest obstacle of all....getting out and and trying! It will get easier and it will get cooler; but it will also get colder and darker and wetter. Of course some days are better...
Forum: Commuting
07-20-10, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By doorunrun

Too good to be true.

Too good to be true.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,882
Posted By doorunrun

There's an old pirate joke that comes to...

There's an old pirate joke that comes to mind......Only this time...... a Roadie walks into a bar with the steerer tube of a CF fork sticking out of his kit...........:eek:
Forum: Commuting
07-12-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,898
Posted By doorunrun

+1 On the BD KiloTT-WT5.... It looks like a...

+1 On the BD KiloTT-WT5.... It looks like a winner. A friend from work just ordered one, hopefully I'll get a chance to see it up close. A 5-speed IGH seems like a good idea for a commuter.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-10, 05:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By doorunrun

If the Revo is a poor design or poorly made, I...

If the Revo is a poor design or poorly made, I suggest you look at SRAM's MRX GripShift; they're available in 7 speed and work with Shimano. I put a couple on an old Schwinn Sierra and I'm pretty...
Forum: Commuting
07-10-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 719
Posted By doorunrun

There's the old tried and true method of stuffing...

There's the old tried and true method of stuffing newspaper into wet shoes (minus the liner, of course) that works very well. I use M-076 Shimano spd shoes commuting in addition to mountain biking,...
Forum: Commuting
06-28-10, 06:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,861
Posted By doorunrun

There's always postpartum anxiety to consider...

There's always postpartum anxiety to consider when you are forced to be separated more than 20 feet from the bike you love. Especially when you cannot directly gaze at that exquisite machine.

What...
Forum: Commuting
06-27-10, 06:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 6,986
Posted By doorunrun

I think another advantage to clipless is being...

I think another advantage to clipless is being able to relieve pressure off the bottom of your foot. I think "hot spots" on your foot develop by constant downward pressure when pedaling in the...
Forum: Commuting
06-22-10, 03:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 792
Posted By doorunrun

I have recommended this site before as a good...

I have recommended this site before as a good starting place to determine frame sizing, http://www.ebicycles.com/article/bicycle-frame-size-charts.html. There are links on this page to various frame...
Forum: Commuting
06-21-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By doorunrun

SHVALL-buh......and so it shall be. Thanks!!

SHVALL-buh......and so it shall be. Thanks!!
Forum: Commuting
06-21-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,678
Posted By doorunrun

I had a nice ride today. Our morning was sunny...

I had a nice ride today. Our morning was sunny and cool (for this time of year). There was a large thunder storm in the early afternoon and by quitting time was just a light drizzle. But the ride...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-10, 06:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 701
Posted By doorunrun

I've owned a pair of Toucan's for about a year,...

I've owned a pair of Toucan's for about a year, and I can't answer your question directly. The realm of racks and panniers is quite vast and might be difficult to find much out there on a new...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-10, 05:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,109
Posted By doorunrun

I don't mean to go off on too big of a tangent,...

I don't mean to go off on too big of a tangent, but since Kojak, above, is actually connected with the company, could we get the correct pronunciation of the tire manufacturer know as Schwalbe? This...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-10, 06:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,010
Posted By doorunrun

When I have to use the car to ride in to work I...

When I have to use the car to ride in to work I like to follow the same route in (as best as possible). It seems to make the car ride less irritating and in comparing the time it takes to make the...
Forum: Commuting
06-17-10, 03:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,468
Posted By doorunrun

There's a good/basic bike frame sizing website...

There's a good/basic bike frame sizing website at: http://www.ebicycles.com/article/bicycle-frame-size-charts.html. A lot of frames today utilize a more compact geometry with the sloping top tube....
Forum: Commuting
06-12-10, 07:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 782
Posted By doorunrun

If you haven't already seen Sheldon Brown's...

If you haven't already seen Sheldon Brown's website there's a great gear calculator there:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/
You can plug in your wheel size and cadence to get some useful what-if...
Forum: Commuting
06-08-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,586
Posted By doorunrun

Here's some advice on maintaining control from my...

Here's some advice on maintaining control from my experience:
I used to (well, to a degree I still do) have problems trying to keep the bike going straight while glancing back over my shoulder. I...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-10, 07:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,059
Posted By doorunrun

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! It's...

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions! It's like the old saying, "you have one watch you know what time it is......." Today while on the tail end of a 30+ mile group ride, I had a chance to whip...
Forum: Commuting
05-31-10, 07:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 768
Posted By doorunrun

Very Nice!

Very Nice!
Forum: Commuting
05-30-10, 06:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,604
Posted By doorunrun

One of the things that comes with growing older...

One of the things that comes with growing older is being able to look back and say to yourself, "I can't believe I really did that; what was I thinking?" Hopefully we can look back at those...
Forum: Commuting
05-30-10, 05:39 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,059
Posted By doorunrun

Weather Underground has a mobile service that...

Weather Underground has a mobile service that works for Blackberry. http://m.wund.com/ a very concise page, and you can use it to access animated as well as still radar images. NWS has one as well....
Forum: Commuting
05-29-10, 07:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,059
Posted By doorunrun

What's your favorite Internet Weather/Radar site?

I know a lot of us are hooked on checking weather and/or radar before our commute. So, what site(s) do you favor?
For radar, my current fav is Weather Underground's WunderMap:...
Forum: Commuting
05-29-10, 06:47 AM
Replies: 7,649
Views: 302,678
Posted By doorunrun

Yesterday, I got my first soaking on the way home...

Yesterday, I got my first soaking on the way home for 2010. Prior to leaving work I checked online radar and then my coworkers started talking about the big storm coming so I got worried and headed...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-10, 05:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,129
Posted By doorunrun

5.9 miles....a mixture of larger roads and...

5.9 miles....a mixture of larger roads and suburban neighborhoods....about 25 minutes.
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