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Forum: Mountain Biking
01-26-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,644
Posted By Dorachagi

Thanks! Probably paid too much, bought it from a...

Thanks! Probably paid too much, bought it from a Trek bike shop so no great craigslist bargain or anything, total was $575. But I got an itemized receipt and essentially they charged me a 20%...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-21-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,644
Posted By Dorachagi

1996 Trek 7000 ZX with disc brake and 80-125mm fork

Hey Folks, I just picked up this bike and would love to get some opinions. I was just getting back into mountain biking and had picked up a new Specialized Pitch 650b but after only 6 weeks it was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-31-14, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By Dorachagi

Need some help choosing between a couple bikes

Hi Mountain Folks!
I've been an avid roadie for a few years now but I've been wanting to grab a mountain bike for a while to have some different fun on the bike and also to be able to ride in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-14, 12:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,594
Posted By Dorachagi

Seeing this months after your post so apologies...

Seeing this months after your post so apologies for lateness! I haven't been on a century on the Icon yet, longest rides are around 60 miles, but it's very comfortable especially for an aluminum...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 568,694
Posted By Dorachagi

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/2013%20Jamis%20Icon%20Elite/20140111_124923-2_zps314d2302.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,594
Posted By Dorachagi

I haven't been able to get too much time on the...

I haven't been able to get too much time on the bike yet nor really push it very hard when I do get to ride due to weather and work, but here's my thoughts on the bike so far. For reference I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-13, 08:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,594
Posted By Dorachagi

Thanks for all of the info and opinions folks,...

Thanks for all of the info and opinions folks, pulled the trigger on the Icon Elite. No test ride unfortunately as the bike wasn't local, gotta wait until tomorrow to receive it, re-assemble it, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-13, 06:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,594
Posted By Dorachagi

Jamis Icon

Hi Bike Forums Folks,

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with a Jamis Icon. For a bike that got such rave reviews there's surprisingly little first hand info available on the interwebs....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-13, 03:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,131
Posted By Dorachagi

I have the same wheels and got them for $200...

I have the same wheels and got them for $200 shipped. Perfectly true out of the box, roll long and smooth, bladed spokes and actually light-weight. Absolutely no problems at all so far, and still...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-13, 03:33 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,208,000
Posted By Dorachagi

2012 Orbea Aqua Dama for the wifey. Caught way...

2012 Orbea Aqua Dama for the wifey. Caught way too much crap about leaving her on a 26ish pound Motobecane while I roll around on a Specialized Allez, and then a demo ride on a Cannondale EVO sealed...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,753
Posted By Dorachagi

No, Bontrager Race Lite Hard Case tires. They're...

No, Bontrager Race Lite Hard Case tires. They're heavy and don't feel great, but I haven't had a single puncture since I got them. The area around my house has a bunch of crap in the road and I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By Dorachagi

That's my feeling about racing exactly. I've gone...

That's my feeling about racing exactly. I've gone to three local crits and already watched someone go to the hospital with a punctured lung. Like I said though, a time trial could be fun, and I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-13, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By Dorachagi

After reading more I think I was mistaken, it...

After reading more I think I was mistaken, it probably does have a replaceable one.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By Dorachagi

But what's MSRP? You mean when it was new in '09?

But what's MSRP? You mean when it was new in '09?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-13, 10:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By Dorachagi

No real budget exactly, just came across this...

No real budget exactly, just came across this while bike shopping for my wife and it piqued my interest. I intend to upgrade after my wife does, and I'd like to stay under $2k, so some high end...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,753
Posted By Dorachagi

Been a while but I hate when people don't follow...

Been a while but I hate when people don't follow up on these threads. Ended up getting Vuelta Corsa Lites for $200 shipped. They were perfectly true out of the box and roll smooth and easy. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-13, 07:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,737
Posted By Dorachagi

New 2009 Scott Addict R4 for $2,000?

A LBS has a 2009 Scott Addict R4 with Sram Rival in my size that's sorta tempting. Price tag is for $2,000. I think it's this exact spec bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-12, 02:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,753
Posted By Dorachagi

Vuelta Corsa Lite vs. Neuvation R28SL vs. Neuvation R28A Aero

I'm trying to decide between these three wheel sets and would love to hear some experiences and opinions.

I'm pretty lightweight at 145lbs and I don't race although I ride fairly hard and fast,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-12, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,401
Posted By Dorachagi

Most beautiful carbon finishes

Hi folks,

I love checking out the various carbon fiber finishes available, but not enough people post close up shots of them unless it's to point out flaws and imperfections. So please, post some...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 06:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

I will check the cog spacers again to be sure but...

I will check the cog spacers again to be sure but I think they are stacked correctly.
And yes, as far as I can tell the noise was from the crossed spokes on the Reynolds. I was wondering about...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 06:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

Tightened down the cassette on my original Alex...

Tightened down the cassette on my original Alex rear wheel without using the spacer and went for a ride. No sounds, no skipping, no problems. Still have no idea why it wouldn't fit back on with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

Spacer is not grooved that I can see or feel,...

Spacer is not grooved that I can see or feel, just smooth and flat, no notches or anything at all. I'll double check all of the cogs and cog spacers when I get home and let you know, but I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

English Pointer... Yeah yeah, I know. When...

English Pointer...

Yeah yeah, I know. When I saw the pictures I almost cleaned them off and took new ones but decided I was being too OCD.
Dude, I love my dog but the hair, it's always...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

I haven't made it home yet to go for a ride on...

I haven't made it home yet to go for a ride on it. The LBS is next to my office so I just brought the wheel and cassette with me and went by on my lunch break. I'll be able to go for a test ride in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

That's my feeling as well, I don't see how it...

That's my feeling as well, I don't see how it could have had it on before but be perfect without it now, makes no sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 10:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

And no, unfortunately I don't have a caliper...

And no, unfortunately I don't have a caliper around. And I'm pretty sure the spacer isn't getting hung up, I took everything off and back on several times trying to make it fit and did plenty of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 10:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

Hehe, no worries, "Dork Disc" removed... So...

Hehe, no worries, "Dork Disc" removed...

So I just got back from the LBS and their verdict was that it doesn't need the spacer as without it the cassette tightens down fine and has no play or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

I've made a photobucket album with some pictures,...

I've made a photobucket album with some pictures, here's the link: http://s1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/Cassette%20Lockring%20Problem/

Here's a few pics, this is the cassette on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 07:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,151
Posted By Dorachagi

Please help, done something stupid....

Hi Bike Forums folks,

I recently got my first set of better wheels, a used set of Reynolds Alta Aero Comps to replace the stock Alex's on my Allez. When I swapped my cassette over from the stock...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-23-12, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By Dorachagi

Realized that the M1/+ button is unfortunately...

Realized that the M1/+ button is unfortunately essential to switch to different view modes while riding. Contacted Cateye and I'm returning the v3 for replacement under warranty, should go smoothly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-12, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By Dorachagi

....Or, I could just pay for the shipping to...

....Or, I could just pay for the shipping to return it to Cateye for a replacement, it is under warranty and manufacturer defect after all, and I'd still come out ahead of the usual price of a new...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-20-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 662
Posted By Dorachagi

Cateye v3 question

I just received a Cateye v3 cyclocomputer that I purchased for $100 due to it being a returned item. I wasn't looking to buy a computer in the price range of the v3 (was looking at the Strada Double...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 473
Posted By Dorachagi

A good 30ish mile route in St Louis?

I'm going to be in St Louis for the weekend and was hoping to get in a bike ride on Saturday. Looking for something paved (preferrably smoothly paved), around 30 miles total distance (25-35ish), and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By Dorachagi

SRAM S27 AL Comp wheelset?

I have an opportunity to pick up a set of SRAM S27 AL Comp wheels for $300. This would be my first set of upgraded wheels, I'm currently on the Alex S500's that came stock on my 2010 Allez, which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-12, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,602
Posted By Dorachagi

Thanks folks, that's exactly what I needed to...

Thanks folks, that's exactly what I needed to know. I appreciate the advice!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-12, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,602
Posted By Dorachagi

Thanks for the info. I intend to clean the...

Thanks for the info.

I intend to clean the chain, I picked this up yesterday and have no intention of riding it so it hasn't been very urgent but I'd like it riding smooth for selling it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,602
Posted By Dorachagi

How much is this TCR Aero worth?

Picked up a 2002 (I think) Giant TCR Aero. It is definitely used but in mostly good shape. Decals are peeling but other than one ding the frame is great, not even really scratched anywhere. It is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,678
Posted By Dorachagi

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/Giant%20TCR%20Aero/2012-02-22_12-33-02_43.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/Giant%20TCR%20Aero/2012-02-22_12-32-53_891.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,678
Posted By Dorachagi

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/Giant%20TCR%20Aero/2012-02-22_12-35-28_295.jpg[/IMG]...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 05:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,678
Posted By Dorachagi

Two new acquisitions!! Opinions?

Went to get one bike and ended up with two! Lots of pics so I'll stick them all at the bottom....

I've been on the hunt for a road bike for my wife so we can do some longer rides together and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 613
Posted By Dorachagi

Need some advice please, loose dustcap (I think) on front wheel...

Hey folks,
A few days ago I purchased a used 2010 Specialized Allez Sport Triple via CL. While riding I noticed a small chrome dustcap (I think it's a dustcap...) on the QR side of the wheel was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,937
Posted By Dorachagi

Thanks for the replies folks! Sorry about...

Thanks for the replies folks!

Sorry about the excessive pics, I got kinda camera happy and then just threw all the links in there, I pledge to self-edit better in the future!

I will definitely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,079
Posted By Dorachagi

Thanks for the replies folks! I will...

Thanks for the replies folks!

I will definitely get it cleaned up at the least. Is there any issues with blasting it with water to clean it off, anything that I need to seal off or anything?
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,937
Posted By Dorachagi

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/1980%20Raleigh%20Reliant/RaleighReliant031.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/1980%20Raleigh%20Reliant/RaleighReliant032.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,937
Posted By Dorachagi

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/1980%20Raleigh%20Reliant/RaleighReliant021.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/1980%20Raleigh%20Reliant/RaleighReliant022.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-11, 05:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,937
Posted By Dorachagi

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi...

http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/1980%20Raleigh%20Reliant/RaleighReliant011.jpg
http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j480/dorachagi/1980%20Raleigh%20Reliant/RaleighReliant012.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,937
Posted By Dorachagi

1980 Raleigh Reliant Project

Hey guys, just made a pretty detailed post in the Classics and Vintage section so rather than repeat everything here's a link....
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,079
Posted By Dorachagi

1980 Raleigh Reliant Project

I've been looking to get a road bike for awhile, something lighter and faster than the Trek 7100 I ride now, and lately I've been really digging old vintage roadbikes. A friend noticed me looking at...
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