Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Fred Smedley
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
Search took 0.58 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-16, 06:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,018
Posted By Fred Smedley

Move the saddle, get a handlebar with less reach.

Move the saddle, get a handlebar with less reach.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-16, 07:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,700
Posted By Fred Smedley

Did you adjust the H screw and is your B screw...

Did you adjust the H screw and is your B screw adjusted correctly ?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-16, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Fred Smedley

This link implies Campy 11 brifters will index...

This link implies Campy 11 brifters will index with DA 7402 RD running shimano 8 cogs. Have not tried myself. A guide to rear shifting | Cycling UK...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-16, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,186
Posted By Fred Smedley

Sachs says the saddle clamp needs to end up in...

Sachs says the saddle clamp needs to end up in the rails on a properly sized bike.....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-09-16, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By Fred Smedley

Never mind, I saw your transaction feedback.......

Never mind, I saw your transaction feedback.......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-16, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,237
Posted By Fred Smedley

I have a 1989 or 1990? 200sc that has a DA eight...

I have a 1989 or 1990? 200sc that has a DA eight speed group with indexed DT shifters and a EMS fork. The Shimano date codes are all 1989, FWIW the original receipt was for $2600.00.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-16, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,558
Posted By Fred Smedley

Do you have the Campy version of those shifters?

Do you have the Campy version of those shifters?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-07-16, 04:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,565
Posted By Fred Smedley

This frame...

This frame ?http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/945356-1974-raleigh-international-champagne-edition.html
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-04-16, 07:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 813
Posted By Fred Smedley

I have one, 36H built into a 700c tubular wheel....

I have one, 36H built into a 700c tubular wheel. Low ,low miles, Id trade it for nice shimano cassette hub I could swap out. Has to be black or grey to match front ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-16, 04:00 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 69,437
Posted By Fred Smedley

I am keeping my 95 stumpjumper regardless of the...

I am keeping my 95 stumpjumper regardless of the political correctness of the decision......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-16, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,739
Posted By Fred Smedley

I probably have a couple 7 speed 13-24's aris FW...

I probably have a couple 7 speed 13-24's aris FW I'd trade .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 41,025
Posted By Fred Smedley

Robin Williams knew what to ride....Robin...

Robin Williams knew what to ride....Robin Williams and Dario Pegoretti: The Comedian and the Bike Builder - WSJ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-16, 05:47 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 69,437
Posted By Fred Smedley

I like the 95+ treks, stumpjumpers where a...

I like the 95+ treks, stumpjumpers where a 70-80MM fork will not mess the Geo up. This gives options on forks that actually work. For rigid the 93 MB-3 is a winner, I preferred it over the 91 MB-1 I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-15, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By Fred Smedley

I posted that five years ago....it's more true...

I posted that five years ago....it's more true today.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,248
Posted By Fred Smedley

I'll see you Campy 11-speed ergo brifters for a...

I'll see you Campy 11-speed ergo brifters for a Shimergo 9 drivetrain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-15, 05:45 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 222,501
Posted By Fred Smedley

My 89 MB-1 had 130 before I cold-set it.

My 89 MB-1 had 130 before I cold-set it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-15, 07:48 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 47,043
Posted By Fred Smedley

I am not so sure a International with upright...

I am not so sure a International with upright bars will handle in a stable manner , especially down hill at 30+...YRMV...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-15, 09:25 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,224
Posted By Fred Smedley

Yes

Yes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-15, 09:15 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,838
Posted By Fred Smedley

I thought my hubs packed with Mobil one spin and...

I thought my hubs packed with Mobil one spin and spin and spin and spin, it's not the grease slowing me down......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-15, 08:36 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,476
Posted By Fred Smedley

Sell both and get a 95 Stumpjumper Tange Prestege...

Sell both and get a 95 Stumpjumper Tange Prestege sweetness!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-15, 06:30 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,410
Posted By Fred Smedley

If I could only find a aftermarket hub that had...

If I could only find a aftermarket hub that had at least 40 mm L.C.F spacing for triplet lacing I could accept rpenmanparker's theory on part selection. My criteria takes me outside the box.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,664
Posted By Fred Smedley

Unless the saddle is too high then lower the...

Unless the saddle is too high then lower the saddle re-privates.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-15, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,346
Posted By Fred Smedley

Campy spacers are brown 5.0mm spacing, Shimano...

Campy spacers are brown 5.0mm spacing, Shimano black 4.8mm spacing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-15, 07:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,921
Posted By Fred Smedley

Manna from Heaven

Manna from Heaven
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-06-15, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,410
Posted By Fred Smedley

Time to move on to Shimano Pedals for that price....

Time to move on to Shimano Pedals for that price. I just gave up on my Times because of cleat availability. Honestly the Shimano's are better with similar float.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-15, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,653
Posted By Fred Smedley

Where do you buy it,it was more like $2.00 for a...

Where do you buy it,it was more like $2.00 for a kiddie pool.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-15, 06:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,708
Posted By Fred Smedley

"Crystal Clear Enamel"

"Crystal Clear Enamel"
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-15, 06:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,544
Posted By Fred Smedley

Bees-knees for Avid mechanical disk brakes to...

Bees-knees for Avid mechanical disk brakes to boot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-15, 09:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,592
Posted By Fred Smedley

I've ridden sprinters, and he is not talking...

I've ridden sprinters, and he is not talking about the Corsa Elites either , if so he is mistaken. Given a choice between a sprinter and clinchers , I'm on clinchers.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 16,813
Posted By Fred Smedley

That a big 2.0 on the rear, did i read that...

That a big 2.0 on the rear, did i read that correctly?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,592
Posted By Fred Smedley

This is the cheapest tubular I would ride and...

This is the cheapest tubular I would ride and expect it to not be worse than a nice clincher with light tubes. Vittoria Corsa Elite Tubular, TUBULARS ROAD/TRACK...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 26,695
Posted By Fred Smedley

Did you ride the early nineties RB-1?

Did you ride the early nineties RB-1?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,149
Posted By Fred Smedley

Early nine or late nine? If early he will need a...

Early nine or late nine? If early he will need a RD also.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-15, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,029
Posted By Fred Smedley

It's scraped because they crimped the downtube .

It's scraped because they crimped the downtube .
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-15, 09:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,434
Posted By Fred Smedley

If you ride it as a mountain bike , those are...

If you ride it as a mountain bike , those are HUGE improvements.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-24-15, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,434
Posted By Fred Smedley

If you want a steel stumpy get a 95 on, You get...

If you want a steel stumpy get a 95 on, You get oversized Prestige tubing , suspension corrected geometry to around 63 mm travel and a 1 1/8 headtube. These are substantial improvements that effect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-15, 07:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,441
Posted By Fred Smedley

Actually he wants to measure in three or four...

Actually he wants to measure in three or four spots and average the numbers.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-15, 07:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,441
Posted By Fred Smedley

Dating taught me , there is a better approach.

Dating taught me , there is a better approach.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-15, 07:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,604
Posted By Fred Smedley

Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Cable Travel Adapter...

Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Cable Travel Adapter Cribsheet (http://sheldonbrown.com/cribsheet-adapters.shtml)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,441
Posted By Fred Smedley

I would read Roger Mussons book, measure rims...

I would read Roger Mussons book, measure rims and hubs how he says, and use his calc. ww.wheelpro.co.uk/wheelbuilding/book.php
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 09:50 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,400
Posted By Fred Smedley

That bike is not a off road bike IMO , it's a...

That bike is not a off road bike IMO , it's a urban cruiser or casual dirt-gravel bike at most . Apples and oranges.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 09:25 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,400
Posted By Fred Smedley

Well you are wrong, long chainsnstays are...

Well you are wrong, long chainsnstays are compliant and put the wheels in the right place for a upright riding position.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 09:15 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 19,400
Posted By Fred Smedley

I have a 86 Fisher Montare hanging in the Shed...

I have a 86 Fisher Montare hanging in the Shed that would be a cheap version of that. I paid $60.00 for it for the parts hanging on it. A 86 Bridgestone MB-2 would be another example of similar frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,621
Posted By Fred Smedley

Actually, this is a excellent rim. SL23 : SL23 -...

Actually, this is a excellent rim. SL23 : SL23 - 650b x 32h - B (http://www.pacenticycledesign.com/index.php/products/rims/sl23/sl23-650b-32h-detail)

Or if you want a box rim; PL23 : PL23 - 650b...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-15, 01:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,740
Posted By Fred Smedley

No the spacing on 7 speed Shimano is 5.0 mm , the...

No the spacing on 7 speed Shimano is 5.0 mm , the spacing on 8 speed Shimano is 4.8 mm. Campy 8 speed is 5.0 mm though .

Rear Shifting | CTC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,621
Posted By Fred Smedley

Strava tells no lies, have you spent a lot of...

Strava tells no lies, have you spent a lot of time on 27.5 riding technical trails?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 10:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,621
Posted By Fred Smedley

The placebo , well some are more sensitve to...

The placebo , well some are more sensitve to things than others. It took years for the bike industry to accept the benefits of 27.5 as the dedicated followers slowly grew until it became apparent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 09:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,621
Posted By Fred Smedley

It changed it at least 25MM the difference in rim...

It changed it at least 25MM the difference in rim sizes
It's all out there, I stated my impressions, I don't care, ride what you want, it does not change that a larger wheel has better rollover,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 08:40 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,621
Posted By Fred Smedley

How did you arrive to that conclusion , I did not...

How did you arrive to that conclusion , I did not state what tires I was using in either configuration. Increased wheel diameter decreases the angle of attack (the angle in which a round object...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-15, 08:18 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,621
Posted By Fred Smedley

I took a 26"mtb and put 27.5 wheels and tires on...

I took a 26"mtb and put 27.5 wheels and tires on it. it did everything I claimed. Much of the same advantages of going to a 29er off road, but retaining much of the quickness of 26".
Showing results 1 to 50 of 1000
 
Page 1 of 20
1
2
3
11
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.