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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-14, 03:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,011
Posted By Dorf411

Pic 3, seatpost is installed backwards it could...

Pic 3, seatpost is installed backwards it could make your seat position awkward. Otherwise the bike looks cool and I think you probably could benefit from a crankset with smaller rings. I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-13, 11:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,633
Posted By Dorf411

Upon my last acquisition I realized that I had...

Upon my last acquisition I realized that I had enough bikes that my wife could no longer tell them apart even considering major paint color differences. This is the "sweet spot", simply get all bike...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-31-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,633
Posted By Dorf411

I think it comes from general math or from...

I think it comes from general math or from geometry:

A+B+C=N

A=Number of bikes in basement
B=Number of bikes in garage
C=Number of bikes in storage

N=Total number of bikes in possession
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-05-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,599
Posted By Dorf411

I can't rationalize trying to ride on snow and...

I can't rationalize trying to ride on snow and ice packed roads when you have alternatives available like your own car to get to work. Sure we all enjoy the ride when the roads are decent but when...
Forum: Recumbent
11-18-13, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By Dorf411

Pretty much the Standard Operating Procedure over...

Pretty much the Standard Operating Procedure over at Road Bike Review. One moron makes a lame post then 3 or more other make lame copy cat post of a moronic and sophomoric nature. They must be...
Forum: Commuting
10-22-13, 06:34 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,756
Posted By Dorf411

Since you didn't post any pictures are we to...

Since you didn't post any pictures are we to assume that you are still researching which digital camera is the best on for the money? :lol:
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
10-06-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 1,289
Views: 133,362
Posted By Dorf411

testing ...

testing
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/10118627075_78108a8b6f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/103252643@N05/10118627075/)
89 Bottecchia...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-13, 09:44 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 12,554
Posted By Dorf411

Here is my 89 Bottecchia, first try to insert...

Here is my 89 Bottecchia, first try to insert image from flikr.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7346/10118627075_78108a8b6f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/103252643@N05/10118627075/)
89...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-25-13, 07:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,347
Posted By Dorf411

That is a really cool frame and I was all set to...

That is a really cool frame and I was all set to buy one but when the released the sizing I sadly found out that won't happen. The largest they have is a 61cm and I would need a 63 or larger. Down...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-13, 12:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,630
Posted By Dorf411

I knew someone like you would show up and bring a...

I knew someone like you would show up and bring a logical argument. The reality is I am not exactly dumpster diving for anything that will work, I am looking for a keeper bike that meets my desires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-13, 06:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,630
Posted By Dorf411

Purely for the way it looks, I want to get larger...

Purely for the way it looks, I want to get larger tires but I don't want to have a giant 4" gap between the rear tire and the seat tube. Irrational? Yes! Bikes are cool and I like how the pretty...
Forum: Commuting
09-17-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,914
Posted By Dorf411

I bought a bike last year that had a Sturmey...

I bought a bike last year that had a Sturmey Archer IG 5 speed hub and I hate it. I thought I would be getting a nice quiet single speed with gears but I was wrong, it isn't quiet and it feels so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-13, 06:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,630
Posted By Dorf411

Thanks for all of the great suggestions, I will...

Thanks for all of the great suggestions, I will keep an eye out for something like that. I have had a saved search on fleabay for quite some time searching based on size and about the only that has...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-13, 06:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,630
Posted By Dorf411

I'm pretty certain I don't want a tall MTB,...

I'm pretty certain I don't want a tall MTB, especially the older ones that came without suspension forks. Aesthetics means a lot to me, and frankly most of the older mtb's were very ugly and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-13, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,630
Posted By Dorf411

C&V inspired bike options: Help please

I am looking for a frame thinking mostly that I want something that has canti brakes that will offer the ability to run larger tires up to around 35 to maybe 40mm. So I guess some sort of a touring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,643,063
Posted By Dorf411

I owned a Karakoram Elite just like that when I...

I owned a Karakoram Elite just like that when I lived in San Diego, I think I bought it around 1992.
Forum: Commuting
06-26-13, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,176
Posted By Dorf411

Schwinn 411 w/Internal geared hub 5spd, I also...

Schwinn 411 w/Internal geared hub 5spd, I also added the fenders. They also have them w/24spd
Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,176
Posted By Dorf411

When I was in San Diego I rode much more than I...

When I was in San Diego I rode much more than I do now, I was commuting 4-5 days a week 12 miles each way. When I was doing that I was riding mostly typical road bikes. I have been having a tough...
Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,176
Posted By Dorf411

Here is the other bike I have been commuting on,...

Here is the other bike I have been commuting on, I removed the factory basket handlebar that was installed and put this one on.

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Forum: Commuting
06-20-13, 06:49 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,373,176
Posted By Dorf411

Here is something a little different, just...

Here is something a little different, just converted from drop bars to VO Milan bars with a painted Salsa stem. I was finding it too hard to get comfortable with the nearly 4" drop from the seat to...
Forum: Touring
06-13-13, 07:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,533
Posted By Dorf411

Look at Gunnar Bikes about half of their frames...

Look at Gunnar Bikes about half of their frames go up to 66-68cm and there are some options for either standard canti or disk brakes. They have a touring frame, some cross frames, and a couple all...
Forum: Commuting
03-09-05, 08:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Dorf411

Thanks that is exactly the information I was...

Thanks that is exactly the information I was looking for.
Forum: Commuting
03-08-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By Dorf411

Commuting Advice-Colorado Springs

Well, I looks like there is about a 99% or better chance that I will be getting a job in Colorado Springs this summer and leaving San Diego. Over the past 15 years in San Diego I have commuted...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-04, 05:56 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,692
Posted By Dorf411

Hah, that is pretty funny. I would suspect that...

Hah, that is pretty funny. I would suspect that the losing coaches are the ones that made the protest which caused the DQ, essentially making thier loser the winner.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-04, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,424
Posted By Dorf411

Cable stops on the head tube may not be so...

Cable stops on the head tube may not be so obtrusive on a bike with caliper brakes but for Canti's they pretty much suck.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-01-04, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,424
Posted By Dorf411

The fork mounted cable hanger shown above is...

The fork mounted cable hanger shown above is horrible on the 01 (Orange) Jamis Nova. I had the same bike and it came stock with that setup and changed it to the cable stop similar to the original...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-04, 05:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,890
Posted By Dorf411

If that is so then he is still 3cm lower than...

If that is so then he is still 3cm lower than what wrench science recommended which is more than an inch which is quite a bit. Also that frame is deceiving because it has an extended seat collar...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-04, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,890
Posted By Dorf411

What is your inseam measured in centimeters? ...

What is your inseam measured in centimeters? Also take a look at this very basic fit guide located at Colorado Cyclist it may help: http://www.coloradocyclist.com/BikeFit/index.cfm . It is hard...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-04, 01:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,890
Posted By Dorf411

With an inch of standover height on the frame it...

With an inch of standover height on the frame it should be pretty close to the correct size for you. Then if the LBS wants to setup the seat at only 1" of seat post showing and you can touch the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-04, 09:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,523
Posted By Dorf411

How about turn the lights on I can't see.

How about turn the lights on I can't see.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-04, 09:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dorf411

Check this one out! ...

Check this one out!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=22681&item=3672824240&rd=1

Should be in your size area provided your Bianchi fits properly and at a pretty decent...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-21-04, 05:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,152
Posted By Dorf411

William, Just my opinion but I don't really...

William,

Just my opinion but I don't really think that bike fits the "nice fixie weekend rider" category very well. It is a unique frame and I am quite sure it will build up to a very nice bike. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-09-04, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,268
Posted By Dorf411

Now I know why there has been so much broken...

Now I know why there has been so much broken glass near all the trolly stations lately. Thanks William!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-16-04, 10:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,162
Posted By Dorf411

So will you actually miss her? My wife knows...

So will you actually miss her? My wife knows better than to make a coment like that. Just last night I was breaking her down a little. As I was polishing the chrome on my fork I commented that it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-04, 11:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,842
Posted By Dorf411

I really like the design and style of the...

I really like the design and style of the Draftmaster Sportflite trunk rack.
http://www.draftmaster.com/sf.html

I have an early model called Enflite and it allows you to mount your bikes upright...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-04, 10:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By Dorf411

How about a closeup pic of the lug paint work and...

How about a closeup pic of the lug paint work and the track ends?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-06-04, 08:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,443
Posted By Dorf411

More like 3 Options

William,

Actually, you would probably be surprised just how long that bottom bracket will last just like it is. Next time you ride around just take a gander at all of the super old beater bikes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-31-03, 11:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 596
Posted By Dorf411

How about buy a spoke or more and borrow my...

How about buy a spoke or more and borrow my trueing stand?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-26-03, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By Dorf411

Your favorite LBS should have appropriate solid...

Your favorite LBS should have appropriate solid axles available for less than $10. It has been a long time since I bought one and think it was a hollow axle which cost around $10 so a solid one...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-22-03, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,157
Posted By Dorf411

I don't understand home built lights

First let me clarify, my job is an electronic technician so I am very comfortable around electronics, lamps, and batteries. But a quick search of Performance bikes comes up with a find of a 10w Nite...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-03, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 543
Posted By Dorf411

So are you goint to abandon your current Bianchi?

So are you goint to abandon your current Bianchi?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-03, 09:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By Dorf411

Before paint

Before paint
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-03, 09:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By Dorf411

Close up.

Close up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-03, 09:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By Dorf411

Okay, Okay, time to come clean. Really.

Attached, truly is the completed project. The picture above was done simply to harass some of the list members who previously flamed me. The decals attached are vinyl decals that were custom cut. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-03, 08:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By Dorf411

DING, DING, DING: We have a winner!

DING, DING, DING: We have a winner!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-03, 08:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,982
Posted By Dorf411

Paint work complete! You grumpy bastards can eat my shorts!

Well, I was very fortunate to find a powder coat shop that painted my frame for the cost of two boxes of donuts and two cans of Christmas cookies. Basically, I got it done for free and I provided...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-15-03, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Dorf411

Today I took the sidewalk, which is a tore up POS...

Today I took the sidewalk, which is a tore up POS to the right of the cars parked along the bike lane. There are many hazards there as well, such as bottomless ruts and poles protruding up in the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-15-03, 09:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,541
Posted By Dorf411

So you haven't had any problems with this setup? ...

So you haven't had any problems with this setup? I had a hub body welded as you describe and it was done very well but I had a very bad outcome. I got 8 of my 12 mile commute and just starting to...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-15-03, 09:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 893
Posted By Dorf411

William, Will they let you know when they...

William,

Will they let you know when they come out to survey the area? If so and you plan to be there let me know so I can help explain the problem. I would also like to express my concern with...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-13-03, 08:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,331
Posted By Dorf411

Not really that bad if you are an experienced...

Not really that bad if you are an experienced commuter just a bit annoying. I have been commuting in San Diego for nearly 13 years so it is pretty much old hat now.

Yes, I would like to hook up...
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