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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-16, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,714
Posted By Niloc

Shimano uniglide cassette cog interchangeability

Hi folks, forgive me if this issue has been discussed somewhere, but if it was I couldn't find it. I also searched Sheldon.

My question is, to what degree are Shimano Uniglide cassette cogs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 05:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By Niloc

So 110bcd. Would this play well with a 9 or 10...

So 110bcd. Would this play well with a 9 or 10 speed chain do you think?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-16, 04:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,154
Posted By Niloc

Which Sugino crankset is this?

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,765
Posted By Niloc

Thanks for the responses everyone, it's what I...

Thanks for the responses everyone, it's what I was hoping to hear. I'll lace it up 2x with some silver double butted spokes. I think that will look good with the 3x 32H rear, the spoke tangent...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-15, 07:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,765
Posted By Niloc

Advice on building a 24 spoke front wheel - campy hub

Hey folks, I'm looking to build up a new wheel set for my lugged steel classic that's rocking Campy 9-speed. So I'm looking to keep it classy with shiny alloy bits, but want to take advantage of...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-10-15, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,984
Posted By Niloc

I'm also interested in the Kidztandem, but hoping...

I'm also interested in the Kidztandem, but hoping for actual accounts from folks who have ridden one. Nobody?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 41,677
Posted By Niloc

[QUOTE=gt eunuch;17349322]Can I play? I think...

[QUOTE=gt eunuch;17349322]Can I play? I think this is a mid 90's bike, but has 1" threaded headset and a lugged fork crown....

Of course, I'm going to like this. Sweet looking ride!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-14, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,258
Posted By Niloc

So just to provide closure here, I raised the FD...

So just to provide closure here, I raised the FD slightly and that helped some because the cage tapers narrower towards the top. I also put a 9 speed chain on and that solved the issue entirely. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-14, 11:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,258
Posted By Niloc

gsa103, those look like the derailleurs I found...

gsa103, those look like the derailleurs I found in the used parts bin that didn't work. I was bummed b/c they were only $5! The problem, I think, is that they're designed for triples. I couldn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-21-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,258
Posted By Niloc

Anyone ever spread a front derailleur cage? 10 spd cage too narrow.

Ok, so here's the set-up: I've built up a new cyclocross bike by moving over a bunch of components from my old one that got wrecked. I run a 2x8 drivetrain. I run 8-speed because I have a flat bar...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-19-14, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
Posted By Niloc

I just mounted tubies on a second set of wheels...

I just mounted tubies on a second set of wheels but I don't think they'll be hot swap-able because the rims are different widths. The first set are Major Toms which are 23mm wide rims (great for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,144
Posted By Niloc

I second bikemig's suggestion. If you will...

I second bikemig's suggestion. If you will mainly be riding on hard surfaces (this includes gravel roads) an older road or touring bike could be just the ticket. Cross bikes, especially those...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-14, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,495
Posted By Niloc

and that was my point. However I notice...

and that was my point.

However I notice the OP is "planning" to try cyclocross next year. So in reality he's getting a commuter for now. If he actually tries 'cross and gets into it, he will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-14, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,302
Posted By Niloc

Hey feitsbob, no need to be snotty, I got these...

Hey feitsbob, no need to be snotty, I got these Dugasts from a guy for less than half price, which is cheaper than cheap tubulars. They were unmounted like new, so I guess I scored. So why wouldn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-14, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,723
Posted By Niloc

You'll be just fine. For actual cyclocross 36-28...

You'll be just fine. For actual cyclocross 36-28 is plenty low for your lowest gear. Most racers run a higher lowest gear than that. I'm running 46/36 with a 13-26 cassette. Cylcocross is not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,495
Posted By Niloc

Sure that's one approach SlowJoe, but you only go...

Sure that's one approach SlowJoe, but you only go through the whole conversion process once, setting it up for commuting after 'cross season and converting it back before. I assume you use one of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-14, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,302
Posted By Niloc

I think you're right about that. And yeah this...

I think you're right about that. And yeah this gunk is very sticky and won't likely come off even when it dries. It's been 24hrs and it has firmed up, and it's not about to come off, so I think the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,302
Posted By Niloc

How do I remove mastic from a Dugast tubular sidewall?

So I just môunted a pair of Dugast Rhinos and got some Vittoria Mastik as well as Belgian tape adhesive on the sidewall in squeezing the last bit of the tire onto the rim. How do I get this off? I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-12-14, 09:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,424
Posted By Niloc

+1. This is the bell. Way too expensive (I see...

+1. This is the bell. Way too expensive (I see the price went up after I got mine in the initial batch), but it is a great bell. Very discreet and streamlined, people don't notice it (but they do...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-14, 07:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,495
Posted By Niloc

If you get seriously into 'cross you're going to...

If you get seriously into 'cross you're going to end up with another bike anyways. Setting up your bike to race will make it less and less suitable for anything else - well maybe some trail riding. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-14, 07:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,243
Posted By Niloc

That's the beauty of tubies, you can run them...

That's the beauty of tubies, you can run them stupid low. They don't pinch flat. I could only run clinchers down to maybe 35, and even then a pinch flatted once in a race. I've been working the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,243
Posted By Niloc

About to build up my first ever aluminum bike for...

About to build up my first ever aluminum bike for 'cross so thanks for verifying my thinking! I'm a steel is real kinda guy, but yeah with 32mm tubulars at ~30psi I don't think I'll be feeling any...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-12-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,715
Posted By Niloc

Yes cantis really are so lame. Take a relatively...

Yes cantis really are so lame. Take a relatively slender road-type fork, put a cantilever brake on it, and especially with the typically long cable run they usually have between the hanger and the...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-12-14, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Niloc

Well the upcoming turn was a right hander, so...

Well the upcoming turn was a right hander, so staying left would put me on the outside to enter it which is generally the preferred position, but I wasn't so much thinking of that at the moment, it...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-08-14, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Niloc

Hey man, I am truly sorry about this. Please...

Hey man, I am truly sorry about this. Please notice the title of the thread. You were mad as hell, ok that makes two of us. But once I calmed down I wanted to process what happened and try to see...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-07-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Niloc

Well this is interesting. I'm sorry we had the...

Well this is interesting. I'm sorry we had the collision too, I wish it never happened, and I hope that comes across in my posts. I was analyzing what happened and I hoped you were ok. However, I...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-07-14, 01:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Niloc

Thanks for the comments Andy. It's true you only...

Thanks for the comments Andy. It's true you only have my side of the story to go with. For clarification, we were already well through the turn when the collision happened and on a wide open...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-06-14, 11:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Niloc

Well I was already on the left side going round...

Well I was already on the left side going round the outside of the right hand curve passing those other riders on the left. So I just stayed over on that side figuring less deviation the better. ...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-05-14, 03:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,689
Posted By Niloc

and once you get started you're going to need...

and once you get started you're going to need more ;) hunt up used tubular wheels for cheap. I scored some FMB SSCs for half price. They are a pretty good all around tire, but they aren't going to...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-05-14, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By Niloc

Yeah I'll stick to dismounting for the actual...

Yeah I'll stick to dismounting for the actual barriers! Look like he was ok, but guess he decided to quit.

I'm willing to bunny hop a smaller log or railway tie they might put on the course,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-05-14, 03:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,968
Posted By Niloc

I thought about tubeless, but read too many bad...

I thought about tubeless, but read too many bad stories about burping and rolling. However maybe that's solved, seems bdcheung is having good success. My conclusion was that tubeless is relatively...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-05-14, 02:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By Niloc

First big wreck, did I do something wrong?

On Sunday I wrecked bad, knocking me out of the race for my first ever DNF. I've been replaying the scenario in my head and of course thinking of how I could have avoided it. You know, hindsight...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-05-14, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,563
Posted By Niloc

Plus 1 for tubulars. I went to tubulars this...

Plus 1 for tubulars. I went to tubulars this season and I notice a huge improvement. I can run well below 30psi (I'm 185lbs) with no problems. Tubulars really help maintain tire contact with the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,412
Posted By Niloc

Congrats, I managed to hold off wrecking until...

Congrats, I managed to hold off wrecking until mid way through my second season. Well, I'd fallen off the bike before, but I mean badly wrecking. Last lap of Sunday's race I collided with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,245
Posted By Niloc

Well here's the ending to this story. I wrecked...

Well here's the ending to this story. I wrecked in my race Sunday and the fork failed. It was a bad wreck, I crashed into another rider twisting my handlebars around, breaking some cable housing...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-12-14, 11:06 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,394
Posted By Niloc

At the Super Duper in Everett last Sunday ...

At the Super Duper in Everett last Sunday
http://i1332.photobucket.com/albums/w602/Cyclopsing/img_2343_zpseb2d1ee5.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-14, 04:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,553
Posted By Niloc

Is height an advantage for cyclocross? Make it...

Is height an advantage for cyclocross? Make it easier to get over the barriers?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-14, 03:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,553
Posted By Niloc

He asked "what weight is ok for racing bike?" ...

He asked "what weight is ok for racing bike?" Well for racing bikes, as I understand it you want a high power to weight ratio, and somewhere in the range of 2.1-2.4 lbs per inch of height. As...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,553
Posted By Niloc

To race a bike you should weigh no more than 2.2...

To race a bike you should weigh no more than 2.2 pounds per inch of height. When you've achieved that, let's talk about that bike of yours.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-30-14, 01:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,576
Posted By Niloc

you know, I thought about going 1x and asked...

you know, I thought about going 1x and asked questions on this forum, well it's now called Recreational Cyclocross (what the hell is that?) and gravelbiking. I got some very good advice talking me...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-30-14, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,308
Posted By Niloc

I suck at remounts and I know it. Did my first...

I suck at remounts and I know it. Did my first race of the season Sunday and yep, stutter f#$king stepped it on the remounts. There was no-run up and only one barrier so it wasn't a big part of...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-30-14, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,377
Posted By Niloc

Clever. Or just get a mini-v brake. I had lots...

Clever. Or just get a mini-v brake. I had lots of unsolvable fork shudder on my Bianchi Reparto Corse. Now I run a Paul's Mini-moto. No fork shudder, no squealing, easy to adjust.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-14, 03:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,554
Posted By Niloc

Meaning? Excuse my ignorance - seriously, I'm...

Meaning? Excuse my ignorance - seriously, I'm pretty ignorant of the goings on in the bicycle industry. Are Campy dealers notoriously crappy at customer service?

BTW my comment was mainly...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-14, 02:01 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,554
Posted By Niloc

I can understand the attraction of internet...

I can understand the attraction of internet shopping and do it myself from time to time, but I'm hoping that for the most part bicycles continue to be sold from real bicycle shops not online...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-14, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 655
Posted By Niloc

Squeaks and creaks

So my steed has started squeaking and creaking like an old jalopy. It's annoying and I like my road bike to run smooth and quiet like the well oiled machine it should be. It's lugged steel with...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-14, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3,380
Views: 531,057
Posted By Niloc

hot. nicely upgraded. what marque is it? Are...

hot. nicely upgraded. what marque is it? Are the lugs unpainted?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-14, 03:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 22,970
Posted By Niloc

I'm generally between a medium and a large, I...

I'm generally between a medium and a large, I heard Castelli ran tight so I got a pair of large Castelli bib shorts and they worked by were still really tight. They also wore out in big patches on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-14, 12:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,185
Posted By Niloc

Zeros are great. Lots of float, which I love. ...

Zeros are great. Lots of float, which I love. Some people find it disconcerting on their first ride if they're not used to it I guess, but I you quickly adapt to the feel. You can always dial the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-14, 02:42 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,090
Posted By Niloc

how far out of radial true do you typically get...

how far out of radial true do you typically get or are willing to accept?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 12,624
Posted By Niloc

I posted this article before seeing this thread. ...

I posted this article before seeing this thread. No, I don't suppose the pro teams will be shifting away from carbon fiber anytime soon, although maybe the riders will be demanding sturdier frames...
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