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Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,863
Posted By sour

I'm not able to offer advice on the self...

I'm not able to offer advice on the self supported rides Louisville and Southern Indiana have a pretty large cycling scene. Maybe you already know, there are at least three different clubs that ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-20, 04:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By sour

Unfortunately, the version I have utilized a...

Unfortunately, the version I have utilized a different top cap with a hole just big enough for the bolt. I would assume that there would be something to cover, but not sure. You could probably use...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-20, 06:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By sour

I have (2) in the basement which we took off of...

I have (2) in the basement which we took off of Speicalized bikes we purchased in 2010. Basically, the shim goes on the steerer tube. Rotate the shim to get the stem degree desired. Put the stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,227
Posted By sour

I have a 2015 helium SL which I purchased from...

I have a 2015 helium SL which I purchased from Competitive as a complete ultegra build. It was 50% off. I took it apart and reassembled it with Red22 mechanical as soon as it was delivered and put...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-20, 06:43 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 35,034
Posted By sour

The better bike is the one that puts a bigger...

The better bike is the one that puts a bigger smile on your face.

I have a Helium and a Madone both rim brake and running SRAM red mechanical. I purchased both as frames and assembled myself. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 31,497
Posted By sour

Why is the question "How much damage to the...

Why is the question "How much damage to the establishment does a disruptive approach/technology do?" instead of asking the question "What unmet need is the disruptive approach/technology addressing?"...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-19, 05:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 19,435
Posted By sour

I have a 2019 madone on which I have riden 2019+...

I have a 2019 madone on which I have riden 2019+ miles this year purchased as a bare frame set which I assembled. My only complaint thus far with the Trek BB90 was their BB bearings included a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-19, 05:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 13,995
Posted By sour

I've got a '15 Ridley Helium SL and a '19 Madone...

I've got a '15 Ridley Helium SL and a '19 Madone SLR both bought as frame sets and built with SRAM red22. Besides the proprietary parts, the only difference is shallow aluminum wheels vs 50mm carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-16, 06:15 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,476
Posted By sour

I've got two sets of rollers. The first was...

I've got two sets of rollers. The first was purchased in 1993 and is a plastic drum fold up performance set. They were loud and had a hop, but where effective for my needs. For as long as I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-16, 06:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,003
Posted By sour

I've ordered two bikes, well 1 frame and 1...

I've ordered two bikes, well 1 frame and 1 complete bike, from two different LBS. In both cases, I paid full retail price. Neither brand allowed internet sells.

The frame only was the last one...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-16, 10:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,524
Posted By sour

I'm curious what tools people use to measure...

I'm curious what tools people use to measure trueness especially for those that adjust their wheels frequently. Are you just using feeler gauges and eyesight or are you using some form of dial...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,599
Posted By sour

My wife and I each have a set of rails she has...

My wife and I each have a set of rails she has close to 4000 miles on hers and I have about 2500 on mine. We are very pleased with the product received. November provided excellent pre and post...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-15, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,513
Posted By sour

I ended up returning a pair powertap wheels to...

I ended up returning a pair powertap wheels to them after my wife popped 2 spokes in under 500 miles of use. No issues. Called them up, they told me what to do, I paid shipping back to them, they...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-15, 04:02 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,193
Posted By sour

I'm sorry you're having a difficult time learning...

I'm sorry you're having a difficult time learning the rollers. I played around with the fork mounts in the past, the back wheel will still move around on you which will still provide some feedback on...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-15, 06:30 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,193
Posted By sour

When friends come over and want to try the...

When friends come over and want to try the rollers, I always put them on a small bike. One of the BMX bikes or my wife's xs bikes. The more upright position helps with balance and the fact that...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-15, 04:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By sour

"... How do you decide which ones..." ...

"... How do you decide which ones..."

Research.

There is something which is driving you to purchase online. It sounds like that reason is that you are not happy with your local options.

If...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-15, 09:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,257
Posted By sour

I must be in the minority as I've purchased more...

I must be in the minority as I've purchased more bikes and frames without riding them first than bikes I've ridden.

First and foremost you must know your measurements and what fits. Online fit...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-15, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,091
Posted By sour

I have a Kuat NV, but if doing it again would...

I have a Kuat NV, but if doing it again would probably get the 1Up rack. Both are top notch, but I like the design of the 1up better. One down side to older 1up racks was, a supposed, inability to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-15, 04:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,073
Posted By sour

If your goal is to race with the bike, you might...

If your goal is to race with the bike, you might want to research whether your local series allow disk brakes before you buy a disk braked bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-15, 04:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,166
Posted By sour

If you want a bike you can ride right out of the...

If you want a bike you can ride right out of the box, then look at Competitive Cyclist. (I guess I don't know if they still ship fully assembled bikes like they use to.)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-15, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,318
Posted By sour

It looks like you may just need to get a shimano...

It looks like you may just need to get a shimano 4-hole cleat plate.

http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SH-A100-Hole-Cleat-nut/dp/B001GSOD3A
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-15, 07:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,240
Posted By sour

They are the only custom builder from whom I have...

They are the only custom builder from whom I have purchased twice. One set has about 3000 miles the second about 1000 with no issues. They had both great pre-sales support and post sales support...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-15, 06:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,184
Posted By sour

Hope you enjoy the wheels. For what it's worth, I...

Hope you enjoy the wheels. For what it's worth, I have purchased 5 sets of handbuilt wheels in the last three years. (We have a few bikes between us.) November was the only one I bought from twice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-15, 08:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,828
Posted By sour

Reminds me of the Moots YBB softtail. Now if...

Reminds me of the Moots YBB softtail. Now if only they would bring back the RS Paris-Roubaix SL.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-15, 08:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,214
Posted By sour

Both will work. My favorite is in the car, but...

Both will work. My favorite is in the car, but if not in the car, then the Kuat. We also have a traditional truck mount that carries by the top tube. Never had a problem with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-15, 06:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,457
Posted By sour

I had an issue with suspension bolts on a BMC...

I had an issue with suspension bolts on a BMC mountain bike a few years ago. My local dealer could not get the parts (or didn't try to get the parts, I don't know). I tried several online dealers...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-15, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,376
Posted By sour

I had the shots back in the late 90's for my...

I had the shots back in the late 90's for my back. They worked very well for me. My back bothers me from time to time, but generally maintaining a healthy weight and paying attention to my posture...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-14, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,017
Posted By sour

I understand. I was nervous that I made a big...

I understand. I was nervous that I made a big mistake until she got a couple of good rides on the new bike. What made it easy was that she already had bikes that mostly fit her.

I guess I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,017
Posted By sour

I've bought multiple bikes for both my wife and...

I've bought multiple bikes for both my wife and me without first riding them. Fortunately I understand what measurements and attributes I like in a bike and I was pretty good at guessing the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-14, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,297
Posted By sour

You should also check out this thread ...

You should also check out this thread

http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/915413-one-hand-wonder.html

There are two different posters with modified controls that might give you some ideas...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-14, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,541
Posted By sour

I put one of these in my wife's Amira for her...

I put one of these in my wife's Amira for her ultegra cranks. It worked great. Long story short, bought her a new frameset to build up. First ride, the bike had more creaks than my knees. Reassembled...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-14, 07:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,786
Posted By sour

This company claims to provide chamois to Rapha....

This company claims to provide chamois to Rapha. The page linked are other companies that they service.

Cycling pads, cycling shorts, chamois pads, chamois | ELASTIC INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,529
Posted By sour

Specialized has their zee cage which is side...

Specialized has their zee cage which is side loading. They make left and right, but most shops I've only seen them stock 1 side. You can order direct from their website, if wanted.

I've used a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,789
Posted By sour

It looks like this may have been missed. I...

It looks like this may have been missed. I wonder if one could mount a retroshift lever to a Sram or Shimano integrated brake/shift lever. This could potentially provide front and rear shifting in...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-14, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,191
Posted By sour

I have an old park stand with the spring clamp....

I have an old park stand with the spring clamp. Mine only has 2 adjustments. It has served me well over the years, but I have always wanted to modify the mechanism to eliminate the spring. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 6,159
Posted By sour

Pray for a loud smelly one, then with your best...

Pray for a loud smelly one, then with your best Urkel voice, chime in with,

"Did I do that?"

Here's to a speedy recover.

mike
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-14, 05:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By sour

I'm a member of two informal clubs - one uses...

I'm a member of two informal clubs - one uses meetup the other Facebook. The meetup is a great tool for organizing rides.

With that said, if you have not thought about it, you might want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-14, 07:55 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,668
Posted By sour

I do all my own work. I'm too lazy to drive to...

I do all my own work. I'm too lazy to drive to the shop and I'm cheap. While I don't like doing hydraulics, brakes and shocks on the MTBs, I still do them.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-23-13, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,626
Posted By sour

I like the Whites. I have two pair and they now...

I like the Whites. I have two pair and they now come in colors. I am not familiar with the Industry 9.

-- mike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-22-13, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,926
Posted By sour

I picked up the correct wrench today -- 11mm. I...

I picked up the correct wrench today -- 11mm. I tried removing the bolt, but will probably need to get out my bench vise so that I can get enough torque. That sucker is in there tight.

-- mike
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-13, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,926
Posted By sour

I appreciate the help. I tried a gear puller on...

I appreciate the help. I tried a gear puller on it, but that didn't work. So then I bought a 12mm or 10mm allen wrench, which ever was larger than what I had. That didn't fit past the collar. So...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-13, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,926
Posted By sour

Thanks, but unfortunately it doesn't look like...

Thanks, but unfortunately it doesn't look like the shadow hubs are included in the hubs listed on Reynolds' site. Either that, or it takes much more force to pull the freehub off than I have used....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-13, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,926
Posted By sour

Reynolds Shadow free hub disassembly

I've got a set of Reynolds shadow wheels with something in the freehub binding. I'd prefer to do my own work then send it out, but I cannot figure out how to pull the freehub off of the hub to clean...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-13, 07:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 617
Posted By sour

Do you have any references? How long have you...

Do you have any references?
How long have you been selling wheels?
If you were buying wheels, who would you recommend?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-13, 03:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,228
Posted By sour

I had a memorable one in college. I was going...

I had a memorable one in college. I was going down a small hill when a car turned left into me hitting my downtube. I went onto his hood, bounced off of the windshield, and landed on my back on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-13, 03:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,986
Posted By sour

I've used Armorall cleaning wipes to clean/detail...

I've used Armorall cleaning wipes to clean/detail my road bikes periodically -- red Gatorade shows up on white paint. Works pretty well if there is not much dirt.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-13, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,772
Posted By sour

I had a front wheel noise after replacing tires...

I had a front wheel noise after replacing tires that drove me crazy. It turned out to be center seem material coming loose and slapping the fork. Pulled it off and was good to go. I could not...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-13, 02:35 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,333
Posted By sour

I used to put my 56 tarmac in a suburban with...

I used to put my 56 tarmac in a suburban with the seat on and the front wheel off. I have had 4 bikes and luggage in the suburban.

I now drive a flex. With the back seats folded down, I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-13, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,140
Posted By sour

Have you tried Colorado Cyclist? I have an old...

Have you tried Colorado Cyclist? I have an old track pump and have bought parts from them in the past.

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/search/results/c2lsY2E=
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-13, 10:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,835
Posted By sour

I am making a leap from your username, but if you...

I am making a leap from your username, but if you are in Cleveland OH, there is a great specialized/ridley/bmc among others, in Lakewood. My wife bought her Ridley from them over Thanksgiving in...
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