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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-22, 08:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,631
Posted By CykelFlicka

How about MTB-style cantilever?

How about MTB-style cantilever?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,631
Posted By CykelFlicka

Wow, great answers! Appreciate all the input....

Wow, great answers! Appreciate all the input. icemilkcoffee I'll be likely using rim brakes (cantilever or V), so good to know about 11 speed hubs. Wheels are not my wheelhouse (/bad pun).

Used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 11:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,631
Posted By CykelFlicka

Thanks! I should mention my 2002 Veloce is a...

Thanks! I should mention my 2002 Veloce is a triple and shifts very nicely... but it's running Campy. In true Italian fashion, it can't take anything larger than a 28 in back. Unfortunately it's in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-22, 10:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,631
Posted By CykelFlicka

3x9 or 2x11 for commuter/touring bike?

I'll try to make this short and easy. If you were building a road bike designed for commuting to work/running errands and *possibly* light touring (like 2 panniers' worth), would you run a 3x9 or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By CykelFlicka

I'm going the boring route and getting new ones....

I'm going the boring route and getting new ones. The plastic on the too part is really bad - hard to see from that angle in the first pic, I'll upload photos when the uploader feature decides to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By CykelFlicka

That was the first thing I checked- they're...

That was the first thing I checked- they're definitely Look!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 955
Posted By CykelFlicka

Apparently I've been riding with an incompatible cleat/pedal setup...?

Hey all-
I bought a used bike down here in Oz that came with Look Keo pedals. Since I'm a poor student, I bought a pair of used Shimano shoes that already had cleats. They *looked* like Keo cleats,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-20, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,950
Posted By CykelFlicka

Yes, bottom pic is the poor attempt of me trying...

Yes, bottom pic is the poor attempt of me trying to take a photo from the underside looking up. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-20, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,950
Posted By CykelFlicka

Okay, just tried that. They all seem to have...

Okay, just tried that. They all seem to have different tones, probably within the same octave but I'm not pitch perfect. The front wheel seems to be the same in terms of different tones. . :foo:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-27-20, 02:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,950
Posted By CykelFlicka

Indentation on rim - brake surface

Hey all-
My new-to-me 2003 Cannondale R2000 came with Mavic Equipe wheels (not sure which specific model) - a fairly nice upgrade from the stock wheels. However, there is a tiny indentation on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

Good call, for some reason I was only searching...

Good call, for some reason I was only searching 11-30. [Dopeslap.]
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-20, 05:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

Right after I bought it - had to take the train...

Right after I bought it - had to take the train an hour south to try it out, but it was worth it! Need to get some shoes as my cleats are back home in the US, hence the flat pedals.

Dumb question...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-20, 08:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

I have the CAAD7 with the carbon fork, it might...

I have the CAAD7 with the carbon fork, it might be the same as yours - it"s light blue (which was the inaugural WSD model, I believe). The guy I bought it from was a bike mechanic and swapped the 9...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

Thanks! I was going to get a Sunrace 11-28 (ten...

Thanks! I was going to get a Sunrace 11-28 (ten speed) as they don't offer that one that size w/ a 30T. I'm in Australia right now so my options are limited...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-05-20, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

Update: Bailed on the Giants and bought a 2003...

Update: Bailed on the Giants and bought a 2003 Cannondale R2000 that already has a compact on front. :P It originally came with 9 speed Ultegra but the guy swapped out for 10 speed Dura Ace (not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-20, 06:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

One is a 1996 Giant CFR 3 (originally 7 speed...

One is a 1996 Giant CFR 3 (originally 7 speed RSX), the other a 1999 Giant CFR "Pro" (9 speed Ultegra). Giants are reaaaaally popular down here, I guess they did a good job with direct marketing to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-20, 05:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

Cool cool. I had read a couple places that...

Cool cool. I had read a couple places that Shimano tended to be conservative with their max cog estimates...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-20, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,192
Posted By CykelFlicka

Ultegra 9 speed medium cage (6500 GS) - max rear cog with compact?

Hey all-
Apologies in advance - I don't know if I trust my math according to the magic cog # formula, and it'd help to have some reassurance.

Setup I'm trying to achieve: 9 speed, 50/34T compact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By CykelFlicka

:roflmao2::D

:roflmao2::D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,109
Posted By CykelFlicka

1992 Trek 1400

Hey all-
Still trying to find a road bike for around town and longer rides. The Mongoose I referred to in another thread is in seller purgatory (guy is possibly out of the country), so my fruitless...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-20, 11:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 307
Posted By CykelFlicka

1995 Giant CFR

Never mind! Too small for me, apparently...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-20, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By CykelFlicka

Thanks Russ! I'll look into that. Will keep you...

Thanks Russ! I'll look into that. Will keep you guys posted, not even sure if the bike is still available. Bikes get stolen here so having something that doesn't look expensive or visually appealing...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-20, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By CykelFlicka

cb400bill Should I change the thread title? Not...

cb400bill Should I change the thread title? Not really looking for an appraisal of the bike, but more of "Can I change out these components or is it not worth my $$"? :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By CykelFlicka

Ha, I wish! Mine is in storage and it'll cost...

Ha, I wish! Mine is in storage and it'll cost several hundred more than this to get it here... plus with flights getting axed by the day, it may not arrive until 2025.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-22-20, 05:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,827
Posted By CykelFlicka

90s Mongoose Iboc road bike - worth it?

Hey all-

Currently a broke student studying in Australia, looking for a bike I can both bum around town on but also take on longer rides. My unicorn bike back in the States is a hefty 90s Bianchi...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-27-13, 11:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By CykelFlicka

Well, yes, that's an idea, but if I flip the bike...

Well, yes, that's an idea, but if I flip the bike around, it means I'm leaning it against the window glass, making it hard to open the shades and whatnot. This direction is nice because I can walk in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-26-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 582
Posted By CykelFlicka

Chain johnny/chain cover for storage... Worth the $?

Hey all-
Last year I made the huge mistake of leaning my bike up against my new curtains lovingly sewed by my mother. (It may or may not have been after a night of drinking. :beer: No, I did not...
Forum: Commuting
04-27-09, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,652
Posted By CykelFlicka

I have the Short 'N Shallows on my bike (can't...

I have the Short 'N Shallows on my bike (can't remember if they come in two "grades," e.g. lighter and heavier, so if they do, I have the heavier ones. ;)) They're great!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By CykelFlicka

Thanks! I'd kind of like to keep the solvent...

Thanks! I'd kind of like to keep the solvent somewhat newbie-friendly (meaning non-flammable and OK for the sewer) since I don't exactly have a place to store used solvent without fear of my house...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-09, 11:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 859
Posted By CykelFlicka

Yet another chain cleaning thread... help me do it right this time

Yes, I did a search.

Last year I attempted to clean my chain using the soda bottle method... e.g., fill with Nashbar citrus cleaning stuff (I diluted mine with water as instructed on the bottle),...
Forum: Charity Events
12-11-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By CykelFlicka

Very true. Dad and I are both Lance fans (saw him...

Very true. Dad and I are both Lance fans (saw him in the TdF in 2004 -- great year :)), but I wanted something a little more unique. I might just order the Project Rwanda jersey and have it shipped...
Forum: Charity Events
12-10-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,102
Posted By CykelFlicka

Jerseys for sale that benefit charities

Hey all-
I'm looking to buy my dad a new jersey for Christmas, and I wanted to get him one that would benefit a charity. (And by that, I mean the cost of it actually goes back into supporting the...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,189
Posted By CykelFlicka

Oh man... that's scary. I can only hope...

Oh man... that's scary.

I can only hope karma will come back to bite that truck driver in the ass... since apparently the legal system didn't do anything. (Yes, I'm young and naive, I don't...
Forum: Commuting
09-24-08, 09:26 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,033
Posted By CykelFlicka

Commuting is more strenuous for me. I'm only...

Commuting is more strenuous for me. I'm only doing 20 mi round trip, but I'm not a morning person at ALL and going to work is mostly uphill. Add that to the numerous road crossings on the bike trail...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 01:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,367
Posted By CykelFlicka

Excellent. I actually have two Superflashes, one...

Excellent. I actually have two Superflashes, one was defective (just need a good rubber band to keep it from jumping out of its clip), so that may work.

Planet bike has this neato light comparison...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-08, 01:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,367
Posted By CykelFlicka

Night commuting - front lights

I'm trying to continue my summer trend of commuting to work, but I've realized I'll need some lights/reflective material to make myself more visible.

Currently my commute consists of about 2.5...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-08, 01:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By CykelFlicka

They do, but I prefer the indexing.

They do, but I prefer the indexing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By CykelFlicka

OK, will try to get a photo of it. I'm...

OK, will try to get a photo of it.

I'm planning on hanging on to the bike for as long as the frame will hold up; so given its track record, at least another 10 years. ;) :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By CykelFlicka

Finding a freewheel for a bike w/Suntour Accushift derailleur

Warning: You'll have to excuse my utter cluelessness when it comes to bike components and terminology. ;)

I have a late 80s Bianchi Axis Pro cyclecross bike that I use for commuting to/from work....
Forum: Northeast
08-18-08, 08:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,102
Posted By CykelFlicka

Has anyone done the metric century route before?...

Has anyone done the metric century route before? I'm looking at the 2007 one on Map My Ride -- doesn't seem too bad considering a large chunk of it is on the W&OD. (Of course, I kind of despise...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CykelFlicka

Yup - I live in Arlington, work in Tysons. It's a...

Yup - I live in Arlington, work in Tysons. It's a mostly uphill ride to work, but my legs thank me at the end of the day.

Although today's ride was a bit of a disappointment... I wanted to use the...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-08, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CykelFlicka

Okay, now that I actually have done the commute...

Okay, now that I actually have done the commute more than 3 times... :D

Here's the bad intersection. As you can see, the oncoming traffic is literally coming from 3 different directions. I try to...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CykelFlicka

Yeah, it's nearly impossible to get out of where...

Yeah, it's nearly impossible to get out of where I work without crossing one of these roads. The other alternative is to loop around and ride through the road that encompasses Tysons II (huge mall),...
Forum: Commuting
07-18-08, 11:09 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,640
Posted By CykelFlicka

Horn for commuting -- necessary?

I've just started commuting to my office in Tysons Corner (N. Virginia). The ride is mainly on the W&OD trail, which is great, but I have to cross two *very* busy roads (Routes 7 and 123) to get to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 393
Posted By CykelFlicka

Front derailleur slipping off

Sounds weird, but yes, I think a piece is missing or something.

I have a Centaur triple 9s. When I was out riding yesterday, I shifted into my granny gear and heard a "thunk!" I looked down to see...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-15-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 480
Posted By CykelFlicka

1000 points if you can find this article for me

A number of years ago, Bicycling magazine (when it was still good reading material) had an article that reviewed various nutrition bars... what stood out is that they also did the "dog approval test"...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-08-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By CykelFlicka

Loose SuperFlash mount?

Just bought a PB SuperFlash and love it... only problem is that the clip/mount seems a little loose. It doesn't take much force for me to bump it out of its holder. (Yes, it is facing the correct...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,011
Posted By CykelFlicka

Right on. I just thought it was very strange...

Right on.

I just thought it was very strange behavior... knock on wood, I've been relatively lucky with encounters w/cars.

jimbud - I used DC DOT's bike map...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 08:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,011
Posted By CykelFlicka

Mercedes drivers apparently hate me

By that, I mean non-bicycling Mercedes drivers. :D

I was biking around NW DC on Saturday near the National Cathedral. I was approaching a light and needed to take a left turn... so I made sure no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-08, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 544
Posted By CykelFlicka

Great, thanks! Hillrider, do you have a...

Great, thanks!

Hillrider, do you have a chain deflector on or is the shifting OK without one?
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