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Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-12, 01:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By Vinci

The fork should be carbon in that area....

The fork should be carbon in that area. Personally, I would still ride it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-12, 12:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,086
Posted By Vinci

If it didn't gouge into carbon, then you're fine.

If it didn't gouge into carbon, then you're fine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-12, 11:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,299
Posted By Vinci

Surly Crosscheck and Origin8 CX700 are both...

Surly Crosscheck and Origin8 CX700 are both singlespeed-compatible and have more mounts than you'll know what to do with.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,578
Posted By Vinci

Riding on Longboat Key is really nice, and...

Riding on Longboat Key is really nice, and traffic is pretty civilized.

There are some great places East of I75 in Lakewood Ranch with bike lanes and light traffic.

To the Southeast in and...
Forum: Commuting
10-19-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 978
Posted By Vinci

I had a fast flat on a brand new Marathon Supreme...

I had a fast flat on a brand new Marathon Supreme right after building my new commuter. When I repaired it, I found the equivalent of an Xact-o blade (size and shape) stuck in the tread. Like the...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-11, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 773
Posted By Vinci

I think it's on backwards. With that tread...

I think it's on backwards. With that tread pattern, you would be leading with the weaker narrow "sharp" parts of the tread blocks, which might lead to excessive wear.

In the end, I doubt it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,036
Posted By Vinci

I just bought a new set of Shimano WH-R500 wheels...

I just bought a new set of Shimano WH-R500 wheels for my cross-commuter for $129 at Jenson. They look like they ought to be beefy enough for the job.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,432
Posted By Vinci

I accidentally got this effect when I made the...

I accidentally got this effect when I made the cables on my non-C&V Cannondale too short. I really liked the effect, though, so I've been using it like that for quite a while now.

(kinda hard to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,645
Posted By Vinci

I have been seeing those frames on eBay for a few...

I have been seeing those frames on eBay for a few years now. Glad to see that someone finally put them to use! It turned out beautifully!

I was always skeptical of the price tag the seller had on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 06:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,655
Posted By Vinci

A spare Pinarello, eh? :) I am guessing that is a...

A spare Pinarello, eh? :) I am guessing that is a bit outside of my price range. What is the sizing like?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,655
Posted By Vinci

No hurry. I have been looking on and off for a...

No hurry. I have been looking on and off for a funny-bike for some time now, but have yet to see one in person to check the fit. From what I've seen, they weren't made in small sizes (at least in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,655
Posted By Vinci

I ride a fairly short top-tube (ideally 53cm or...

I ride a fairly short top-tube (ideally 53cm or less), so I don't have a lot of hope that it would fit. With funny bike geometry being pretty much unknown to me, I don't know how a 56cm seat-tube...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,655
Posted By Vinci

Can anyone comment on the sizing for that Aero...

Can anyone comment on the sizing for that Aero Miyata frame? The geometry has got to be a good bit different than the standard Team version, but that year's catalog only list the geometry for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 867
Posted By Vinci

Xylene. It dissolves synthetic adhesives like...

Xylene. It dissolves synthetic adhesives like nobody's business. It's very cheap and available at Home Depot or the like. I'm not sure I would use it on carbon, though..
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By Vinci

No tire is going to stop them completely, but...

No tire is going to stop them completely, but some are better than others. On my commuter road bike, I have Gatorskins with StopFlats2 tire liners. I get VERY few flats, but I still got one from a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 08:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,839
Posted By Vinci

That bike will ride awfully. Bottom of the barrel...

That bike will ride awfully. Bottom of the barrel components and an aluminum fork... ouch.

I have gotten several MUCH nicer bikes from Craigslist for less than that. A decent 80's/90's steel roady...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-10, 12:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,781
Posted By Vinci

Here is the best comparison that I can offer. The...

Here is the best comparison that I can offer. The wrapped tape is Deda "yellow", the unwrapped tape is Deda "ochre", and the tires are new and used "lemon yellow" GP4000's. For what it's worth, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-10, 05:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,781
Posted By Vinci

The Deda ochre yellow will not match the "lemon...

The Deda ochre yellow will not match the "lemon yellow" GP4000's. I have some of that Deda tape in both ochre and plain yellow, trying to match it to the paint on my old Miyata (with yellow GP4000's,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-10, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,346
Posted By Vinci

Hell, even if you can't fit it, $50 each way is...

Hell, even if you can't fit it, $50 each way is ridiculously cheap when compared to other airlines.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-10, 06:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 720
Posted By Vinci

True. I use Gatorskins with StopFlats2 liners on...

True. I use Gatorskins with StopFlats2 liners on my commuter, and even they will get a puncture with something bad enough. With wires specifically, I have caught several, but none have gotten all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-10, 09:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 946
Posted By Vinci

The Assos logo on the bibs looks like it says...

The Assos logo on the bibs looks like it says "sosso".
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,476
Posted By Vinci

At that size, you'd be better off with 650c...

At that size, you'd be better off with 650c wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,858
Posted By Vinci

An '85 Team Miyata would be blue with a black...

An '85 Team Miyata would be blue with a black head tube. It would also have 6-speed Dura Ace components originally. If that is what you have, they are fantastic bikes. Painting it will kill a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,970
Posted By Vinci

Gear ratio is probably a significant concern. The...

Gear ratio is probably a significant concern. The smaller the wheel diameter, the smaller the cogs (or the larger the chainrings) need to be to keep the same gear ratio. Since cassettes are currently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,068
Posted By Vinci

Gorgeous! I have an 86 Pro in a 54cm, just like...

Gorgeous! I have an 86 Pro in a 54cm, just like the one below yours in the catalog photo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,085
Posted By Vinci

Shimano makes the UN54 bottom bracket in a 118mm...

Shimano makes the UN54 bottom bracket in a 118mm width, with Italian thread. It requires an ISIS tool for the install.

http://jensonusa.com/store/product/BB309F06-Shimano+Un54+Bottom+Bracket.aspx
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Vinci

No idea. Just ask whatever shop you'd have build...

No idea. Just ask whatever shop you'd have build it. If you buy a pre-built wheel, though, you'll be paying for a hub and spokes that you probably can't use. You might be better off just buying the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-10, 09:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Vinci

The freewheel is thread on, yes, but the hub is...

The freewheel is thread on, yes, but the hub is not setup correctly to fit a multi-speed freewheel. Just buy a nice old freewheel hub on eBay and have it built with whatever groovy rim your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-10, 08:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 23,105
Posted By Vinci

I had a bizarre situation this weekend while...

I had a bizarre situation this weekend while cleaning up a Diamond Back Prevail tg. I wanted to shine up the paint a bit, so I tried some of my high-end light car polish (Menzerna Final Polish) on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,656
Posted By Vinci

Biketiresdirect.com usually sells them, but they...

Biketiresdirect.com usually sells them, but they look to be out of stock. You can also buy them from Terrybicycles.com.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-10, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,480
Posted By Vinci

I have 2 pairs of Vogels. One with the fototec...

I have 2 pairs of Vogels. One with the fototec lens and one with a light smoked lens. Both are fantastic, and the lack of any frame means I'm not looking around anything when tucked in the drops. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,194
Posted By Vinci

You bottom bracket is 68mm, english thread. If...

You bottom bracket is 68mm, english thread. If you get another square taper crankset, just pick up a Shimano UN-54 bottom bracket in the appropriate spindle width. They are cheap and my even be in...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By Vinci

I also have a Bones rack. I wrap an old cotton...

I also have a Bones rack. I wrap an old cotton sock around the 2 strap locations on the top tube (between the brake cable and the tube, where applicable) and another sock around the seat tube strap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-10, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,322
Posted By Vinci

Fizik is well-worth the money, but don't expect...

Fizik is well-worth the money, but don't expect it to be cushy.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-10, 12:46 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,258
Posted By Vinci

That isn't a gutted front brifter. It's just a...

That isn't a gutted front brifter. It's just a carbon record brake lever.
Forum: Commuting
02-26-10, 11:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,110
Posted By Vinci

I've put ~1700 commuting miles on a bikesdirect...

I've put ~1700 commuting miles on a bikesdirect steel Dawes SST. It's not a "nice" bike, and the components are low-end, but it has never given me any problems, and I never feel bad about it getting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,214
Posted By Vinci

Xylene works well, but you will need some nitrile...

Xylene works well, but you will need some nitrile or vinyl gloves to work with it. Latex (and presumably rubber) does not hold up to it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 495
Posted By Vinci

Whatever you buy, you might as well pick up new...

Whatever you buy, you might as well pick up new inner cables too. At $1.50 a pop for stainless cables, it seems silly to risk getting a frayed cable when you try to re-use the old ones.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-10, 02:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By Vinci

I've seen MTB stems down to 40mm, I think. A...

I've seen MTB stems down to 40mm, I think. A short stem isn't going to mess with your handling any more than being too stretched out is.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,432
Posted By Vinci

That depends. Are you going to be crying about...

That depends. Are you going to be crying about the heat in the summer, while I'm out riding in 105 degree weather with 95% humidity?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By Vinci

Boot it and it will be fine. I booted a pretty...

Boot it and it will be fine. I booted a pretty substantial tire cut on my commuter (also on a GP4000, but far worse than you show), and it held for another 800 miles, until I wore the tread down and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-10, 10:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,153
Posted By Vinci

Deda makes a maroon color. Cheap too. ...

Deda makes a maroon color. Cheap too.

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0337
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-10, 10:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,248
Posted By Vinci

I just refurbished and gifted a similar Terry to...

I just refurbished and gifted a similar Terry to my sister this past Christmas. As the others have said, the front wheel is almost certainly an ISO 520mm "24x1". There are a couple options for tires,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-10, 10:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,091
Posted By Vinci

I have the same Craft bag mentioned earlier....

I have the same Craft bag mentioned earlier. Under $25 from PBK (http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=B0008). It fits all my gear with a lot of room to spare. I only wish it had a second bottle...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-10, 07:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,393
Posted By Vinci

+1. I had a problem with my MagicShine close to...

+1. I had a problem with my MagicShine close to the end of the warranty period (manufacturer warranty), and they helped me out themselves, instead of pushing me off onto the manufacturer. Great...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-10, 01:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,999
Posted By Vinci

I bought some GP4000 tires from them once, and I...

I bought some GP4000 tires from them once, and I don't think they have had anything interesting since then. For a while, they would have something inexpensive that I wouldn't mind ordering, but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,424
Posted By Vinci

You could just buy a knock-off. Neuvation makes a...

You could just buy a knock-off. Neuvation makes a copy of the Arione for $55. It's heavier than the Fizik and has a bit more padding, but not a bad saddle. I have one on my commuter.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,596
Posted By Vinci

Thanks for the heads up! I bought out the last 2...

Thanks for the heads up! I bought out the last 2 at my local store.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-24-10, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By Vinci

I think the default would be white accents....

I think the default would be white accents. Because of that, though, I think I would be sorely tempted to go with yellow tape, saddle, and maybe even tires.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 965
Posted By Vinci

I agree with this. It is easy to find longer...

I agree with this. It is easy to find longer stems. Shorter ones, however, are not. Many companies don't make stems shorter than 90mm.
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