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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By Snowden

...and bikeforums.net is still going strong! :D

...and bikeforums.net is still going strong!
:D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-18, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By Snowden

:beer:

:beer:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-18, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,108
Posted By Snowden

Another old Ti mtb identification quest

Hey, I've got an olderish (suspected late 90s/early 00s) Ti hardtail frame that I bought completely unbadged some time ago, the shop I got it at had no idea what it was or who it came from. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-18, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 479
Posted By Snowden

135 rear spacing 11s disc ROAD hub

Hello! I'm pulling parts together for a build and want to confirm something that I have trouble keeping straight before I buy.

Doing a build on a VO Polyvalent frame, a touring/gravel/road kind of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-18, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By Snowden

Correct, it's... tiagra 4700? I think? Anyway,...

Correct, it's... tiagra 4700? I think?
Anyway, thanks for the responses, I got some parts, and I will report back later on how it went for all you mix n match enthusiasts playing along at home
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-18, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By Snowden

Road+Mtb shifter/crankset/spacing cross compatibility nonsense

I've got a project build I'm working on that has some kinks to be figured out. I'm putting together a dirt-drop camping bike on an old unbadged Ti 26" frame I came across a while back. Rear dropout...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-28-17, 01:41 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,118
Posted By Snowden

Hey all - OP here to close the circle, on my case...

Hey all - OP here to close the circle, on my case at least.

I elected not to have surgery. Grade V separation, the first Dr I talked to told me to get the procedure (with caveats) and scheduled me...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 534
Posted By Snowden

Mods please delete this thread, not sure why the...

Mods please delete this thread, not sure why the body of the message didn't post, but I'll try again.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-17, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Snowden

Thanks for the input, everyone! I'm working with...

Thanks for the input, everyone! I'm working with my local bike machinists on this, seems like at least SOME part is going to need manufacture/modification. I'll report back as it goes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Snowden

Also - there is potentially a photo of the...

Also - there is potentially a photo of the original bottom bracket tucked into this very old ebay listing, here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Snowden

Titan Compe MTB/Freaky bottom bracket situation

Hello!
I'm working on building up a '92(ish) Titan Titanium Compe mountain bike frame. Titan, in this case, mostly known for BMX bikes back in the day, also put out some lovely weirdo mtbs. Some...
Forum: Touring
01-27-17, 08:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By Snowden

Thanks errbody. Pretty into the uncorrected surly...

Thanks errbody. Pretty into the uncorrected surly troll, we'll see how it goes!
Forum: Touring
01-26-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By Snowden

Thanks for the feedback, all, I believe I've got...

Thanks for the feedback, all, I believe I've got my answer.
To clarify - no, I'm not looking for a suspension corrected fork. The frame I'm working with was built up fully rigid. So that clears up...
Forum: Touring
01-25-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,700
Posted By Snowden

XLC BF-A01 fork

Does anyone have any experience with the XLC BF-A01 fork? Seen here:https://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;product=149841;menu=1000,2,208;pgc%5B2399%5D=2400;page=2
I stumbled across it whilst...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-16, 02:10 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 18,118
Posted By Snowden

Very separated shoulder: The aftermath

Hey - if this is the wrong forum, feel free to move the post. I didn't see an injury specific one.

And a disclaimer: I realize this is a massively subjective subject, and completely different for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-15, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,058
Posted By Snowden

Yeah... My original plan was to use an Xtr...

Yeah...
My original plan was to use an Xtr shadow+ rear with the gevenalle gx shifters that can run with it. Which is mechanically correct, I think, and very fancy but very expensive and maybe not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-01-15, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,058
Posted By Snowden

gevenalle BURD vs shadow+ rear der

Hey you cxers, I'm rebuilding my race bike to be 1x10, and I'm wondering about people's experience with the Gevenalle BURD vs a shimano clutch rear derailleur. Running a wolf tooth chainring and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By Snowden

Nevermind, I'm a dummy. Been thinking about this...

Nevermind, I'm a dummy. Been thinking about this too long.

PROTIP - when you run into a problem, maybe take a step back, go walk around the block, eat some lunch, and get back to it a bit later....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-15, 02:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By Snowden

very small Nature Boy rear brakes n routing

Hey,
I'm trying to set up a 46cm Nature Boy sscx bike for a friend, and I'm running into some difficulties. Was going to install a tektro CR720 brake on the back, but A) I remembered that I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-15, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 889
Posted By Snowden

Cool, that makes way more sense. Thanks!

Cool, that makes way more sense. Thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-15, 08:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 889
Posted By Snowden

REALLY high canti bosses

At risk of driving up the price if this turns out to be something I want to buy, I would like to submit this internet fork for questioning.

436056

The cantilever bosses seem like they're way up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-09-15, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,529
Posted By Snowden

Total capacity w/ single ring

Kind of a durr question I suspect, but I just want to double check my thinking before I go buy things. Assuming I'm using a standard cassette n ring, when choosing a rear derailleur to go on a single...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-06-15, 10:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,170
Posted By Snowden

Indy Fab fork vs carbon?

Been riding a steel Planet X the last few years and I really love the bike, but it's got a lot of very worn parts and while I'm playing the rebuilding game I've started thinking about a new fork. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By Snowden

That is excellent to know, thanks!

That is excellent to know, thanks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By Snowden

http://www.tylertxdirectory.com/businesses/wp-cont...

http://www.tylertxdirectory.com/businesses/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/spinal-tap-knob-goes-to-11.jpg

:D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By Snowden

Pardon? What can the LBS see that you can not? ...

Pardon? What can the LBS see that you can not?
Maybe I did not make myself clear in the first post. This is a proposed build - I do not yet have (most of) the components; I am asking about their...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-12, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 503
Posted By Snowden

Please double check my build?

Hey everyone,
I've done research, read reviews, etc, but before I actually buy the pieces I would really like to run my proposed build past the board, just to make sure that it will work, and that I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By Snowden

oh cool, thanks!

oh cool, thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 704
Posted By Snowden

Hey Lemond experts...

... question for you. I'm probably gonna take a look at a 2005 Maillot Jaune, but I've seen some conflicting information. bikepedia says that it is a Ti/carbon frame, other sources say steel/carbon....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-10, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By Snowden

The bb threads look good, so I guess I'm heading...

The bb threads look good, so I guess I'm heading off to ye olde LBS.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By Snowden

It does have compound, but the problem starts...

It does have compound, but the problem starts before that part of the threads are engaged.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By Snowden

Pictures! In order: other side top, drive side...

Pictures! In order: other side top, drive side top, other side bottom, drive side bottom. (sorry I couldn't get them into better focus or order, this isn't my area of expertise.)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-10, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 822
Posted By Snowden

can't install BB

Alright, I'm trying to build up a single speed MTB conversion, and I can not manage to install the bottom bracket. Maybe I'm being a complete moron and either have the wrong parts or am trying to...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
03-22-10, 10:42 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 461,586
Posted By Snowden

Have Deda Murex quill stem, 22.2 130mm, black. ...

Have
Deda Murex quill stem, 22.2 130mm, black.

Want
Deda Murex quill stem, 22.2 110ish mm, black.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-10-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,449
Posted By Snowden

I had a horrible squeaking noise going for a...

I had a horrible squeaking noise going for a while that was weirdly intermittent and that I could never replicate but just seemed to show up every once in a while, stay for a bit, then disappear...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-10-10, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 486
Posted By Snowden

I find that sig worthy. And a good idea for this...

I find that sig worthy. And a good idea for this afternoon...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By Snowden

alright, duly noted on the paired spokes. I...

alright, duly noted on the paired spokes.

I guess I was asking not just about the particular wheelset but about the wisdom of buying 9ish year old wheels off ebay. The seller claims there's only...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-10, 10:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 544
Posted By Snowden

Wh-7700

WH-7700 wheelset (http://cgi.ebay.com/SHIMANO-DURA-ACE-7700-9-SPEED-WHEELSET-16-SPOKE_W0QQitemZ130359114763QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCycling_Parts_Accessories?hash=item1e5a023c0b#ht_500wt_1182)

I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Snowden

thanks for the input, folks. I think that I'll...

thanks for the input, folks.
I think that I'll pass on these, because the vintage isn't really an issue for me, and for a mere 10 dollars more I can pick up some new Dia Compe Silver shifters, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-09, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 891
Posted By Snowden

70s dura ace barcons

I also posted this in the evaluation forum, but it's not really a question of value, so I think maybe I should put it here. If this isn't appropriate, sorry, and please feel free to delete this post....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-13-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,891
Posted By Snowden

Early dura ace barcons

So, I'm looking at a craigslist ad for some "Dura ace Bar end shifters New in box with clips/cables" which the seller claims are from the 70s. My questions:
1) I would be getting these because I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-09, 04:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,748
Posted By Snowden

Hahahahaha don't be a jackass, you can't outrun...

Hahahahaha don't be a jackass, you can't outrun the Aerospoke Police. He has aerospokes! 2!!!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-29-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 538
Posted By Snowden

reverse conversion

from craigslist... why??



Steel frame road bike - $250

Road bike I built from a modified steel track frame. Mostly Campy components, includes look style pedals. 9 speed, no front deraileur....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-09, 01:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By Snowden

How dangerous is rust?

I recently got myself an 83 fuji opusIII frame, chromoly, to build up and use as an extra awesome neighborhood running sort of bike. It's got some paint missing here and there, with some smallish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 743
Posted By Snowden

Gold wheels

Hey guys-
I recently got an 83 fuji Opus III frame that I am trying to build back into something useable, and if not strictly as it was then at least in the spirit of what it used to be. Ergo, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By Snowden

Looking to keep the budget down, but willing to...

Looking to keep the budget down, but willing to make an exception if the reason is good enough. And I'm looking for at least semi aero... don't particularly need it for street riding, but for a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 451
Posted By Snowden

another newbie wheelset question

please forgive.

I'm needing a wheelset for the bike I'm building, which is going to be used for commuting and getting home from bars (aka late-night pothole finding) and the like. I don't know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,537
Posted By Snowden

So, uh... where are you finding $50 formula sets?...

So, uh... where are you finding $50 formula sets?
(cause I need some hubs)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-24-09, 01:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,010
Posted By Snowden

LBS: 20/20 (nearby) or Wright Brothers Cycle...

LBS: 20/20 (nearby) or Wright Brothers Cycle Works (awesome)
Bar: Sun Liquor (nearby AND awesome)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,686,735
Posted By Snowden

do those rasta veeps just look brown when they're...

do those rasta veeps just look brown when they're spinning really quickly?

fitting.
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