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03-07-17, 09:47 PM
03-07-17, 09:30 PM
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Posted By jeff williams

Ritchey Rocky

2000 Rocky Hammer Race made with Ritchey Nitanium tubing and has Ritchey dropouts. Before mods.
05-21-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By jeff williams

Dropout and axle length Q? Older wheels newer frame.

I have a 98 Specialized Rockhopper mtb bike with stock rims, the frame is suspect as it has a dent in the downtube.
As a local replacement I found a Brodie spark 01 with manitou mars forks.
Are...
02-19-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,581
Posted By jeff williams

I damaged the bearings in my right pedal, black...

I damaged the bearings in my right pedal, black set.
Replaced it with the former unsealed bmx red set, right pedal only.

Now you need to visualize that the bike, has a red front bmx caliper...
05-26-06, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,089
Posted By jeff williams

No suspension = chromoly frame and fork. My old...

No suspension = chromoly frame and fork.
My old steel bike weighs maybe 22 lbs.
I think newer chromoly bikes (mtb), tend to be overbuilt, heavy frames.
Why I recommend steel = chromo flexes, and...
03-23-06, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By jeff williams

But it is romanticized in music and media. ...

But it is romanticized in music and media.
Look how bad cocaine has messed up peoples lives -we've all read about it.
People still get hooked -smart people who should know better.

I dislike...
03-23-06, 05:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By jeff williams

[QUOTE=operator]Are you serious? This is a public...

[QUOTE=operator]Are you serious? This is a public forum. This place has no obligation to keep anything out of your face.

"Hypocrit any? If it's such a big tragedy."

Do you think meth-heads...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-06, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,567
Posted By jeff williams

Cut it off. Well, I just do it real short then...

Cut it off.
Well, I just do it real short then buff with terrycloth to make the cut hair ends softer.

I started doing it before taking up cycling -asked a girlfriend to do a trim, she advised me...
03-23-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 722
Posted By jeff williams

Getting high on horse is just plain wrong. ...

Getting high on horse is just plain wrong.

Championing a drug personally is just plain wack.
Yes I smoke, but I don't wear it like a flag.
Making drugs or drug subculture hip is not cool....
03-23-06, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By jeff williams

Noticed my rims brake surface are different. ...

Noticed my rims brake surface are different.
Curved rim wall rear Mavic, Alex front is flat.

-so I'll run the cartridge thinner profile pads rear, block\wider front.
4 BBB VeeStop pads for 17$...
Forum: Touring
03-23-06, 02:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,160
Posted By jeff williams

Good going Mark and Pop. I really wish my...

Good going Mark and Pop.
I really wish my parents had supported my interest in cycling when I was young.

One note -make sure the bike is set up to not stress the knee.
My 'career' in...
03-23-06, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,113
Posted By jeff williams

If it's a bike you intend to ride often, get a...

If it's a bike you intend to ride often, get a good one.
I would not be a cyclist of the commitment level I'm at without my 'good' bike.

My good bike frame is 15 yrs old. To get the same ride...
03-23-06, 02:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,687
Posted By jeff williams

I HATE that song! As a cyclist....I hate it...

I HATE that song!
As a cyclist....I hate it EVEN more!
It's about....cars.


So is the Curtis track, but has the line...

"You may not have a car at all
But just remember brothers and...
Forum: Commuting
03-23-06, 02:25 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 4,998
Posted By jeff williams

IRNI or YHVH, the lion or serpent. Whatever. ...

IRNI or YHVH, the lion or serpent.
Whatever.

Bike stuff.
http://www.bikecult.com/works/chainwheel.html
03-23-06, 02:15 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,964
Posted By jeff williams

Why the tubes? Pokey cactus needles out there?

Why the tubes? Pokey cactus needles out there?
03-23-06, 01:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By jeff williams

Imagine the bike frame is flat black, fork too...

Imagine the bike frame is flat black, fork too -with a red seattube\red rear tire.

Nice looking bike and photo composition.
You decorate like I do, bike parts\tools\art.
03-23-06, 01:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 788
Posted By jeff williams

You can protect the elbow from hitting the frame...

You can protect the elbow from hitting the frame with half a grip and zip-ties -but you're really just protecting the frame.
03-23-06, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 482
Posted By jeff williams

The bikes running a bb mounted tensioner likely,...

The bikes running a bb mounted tensioner likely, my derailler on the 30T cog is that jacked up.
Get a small cage, they get smacked less.
Not speaking cluster width -my max 28T der' runs on a 30T...
03-23-06, 01:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,880
Posted By jeff williams

Do you have access to lasers? You need to...

Do you have access to lasers?

You need to sand the surface of the disk to avoid the laser being reflected and burning down the garage....
03-23-06, 01:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 929
Posted By jeff williams

I do this and run different tread combo's. I tend...

I do this and run different tread combo's. I tend to run small rear for speed.

Current is 1.8 Panaracer FireMudPro rear, 2.10 FireXcPro front.
Higher psi rear, both round profile for hardpack...
03-23-06, 12:57 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,964
Posted By jeff williams

My bikes one of the lightest -but not the nicest....

My bikes one of the lightest -but not the nicest.

Some like it hard -ride hardtail.
03-23-06, 12:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By jeff williams

Actually I can't stop staring at it....it's...

Actually I can't stop staring at it....it's really an eyesore now.
This is kinda backfired -I try to make my bike less noticable\ugly.

Now it looks like a cheap @$$ booty call from the corner. ...
03-22-06, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 913
Posted By jeff williams

..run one red tire rear, one black front. Looks...

..run one red tire rear, one black front.
Looks hideous.
I got a really good deal, bought one XC front tire for 25$, the second -owner tossed in for $10.
Both were singles, I don't run the same...
03-19-06, 03:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,687
Posted By jeff williams

'Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, diggin the...

'Diamonds in the back, sunroof top, diggin the scene'
Or Be Thankful For What You've Got >Massive Attack did a cover?

"Though you may not drive a great big cadillac
Gangster whitewalls tv...
03-18-06, 09:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By jeff williams

Gave more mechanical leverage over the calipers...

Gave more mechanical leverage over the calipers with the longer housing\less cable -
F-what it looks like.
03-18-06, 09:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,687
Posted By jeff williams

Curtis Mayfield -Diamonds in the back.

Curtis Mayfield -Diamonds in the back.
03-18-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 929
Posted By jeff williams

Try it, then reverse. Big rear is BS unless...

Try it, then reverse.
Big rear is BS unless you're talkin' about spankings.
03-17-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,694
Posted By jeff williams

I would think wide\square profile tires, like DH....

I would think wide\square profile tires, like DH. Even try running a rear on the front.
Lower psi both.
03-17-06, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 740
Posted By jeff williams

Can find that in shops with bmx parts. I used...

Can find that in shops with bmx parts.
I used one with cantilevers on my mtb before v-brakes.
It worked very well, longer housings\less exposed wire.
Now it's on the kids bike, rear\mounted on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 01:20 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,698
Posted By jeff williams

"Alu will last as long as steel." Bull****....

"Alu will last as long as steel."
Bull****. Unless you mean parked in your wet garage. Flex\stressed -no way.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 01:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By jeff williams

Hold the bars and saddle\put your foot on the bb...

Hold the bars and saddle\put your foot on the bb and push.
Lateral torsion?
It's something to figure the flex of frames.?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-06, 01:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 624
Posted By jeff williams

Steel -flex is ok, AL...no. ?

Steel -flex is ok, AL...no.
?
03-12-06, 12:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,536
Posted By jeff williams

I wrote...and said forget it. "Mountain Trail...

I wrote...and said forget it.
"Mountain Trail Bike (MTB) is usually longer, lower, and has more trail (distance from steering axis to tire contact point). This makes it more stable and easier to...
03-12-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By jeff williams

The disgusting uni-crown style? I bomb one...

The disgusting uni-crown style?
I bomb one down offroad trails\trials, unicrowns were built to be strong.

Pace make nice rigid forks. -(not unicrown).

Ugly -sure....who cares if it's strong...
03-11-06, 11:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By jeff williams

http://www.craigslist.org/ has a search function?

http://www.craigslist.org/ has a search function?
03-11-06, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 624
Posted By jeff williams

http://www.jagwireusa.com/about.html Most rubber...

http://www.jagwireusa.com/about.html Most rubber comes from overseas, like tires I guess.

Cartridge holders are the way to go for rim brakes. I run soft\wet compound front and black rear as I just...
03-11-06, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By jeff williams

I bought a Nishiki track\triathelon? bike with a...

I bought a Nishiki track\triathelon? bike with a full shimano 600 group.
The group and mavic wheels are on my buddies bike and the frame and fork were sold to a fellow to make a fixed gear bike.
I...
03-11-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,407
Posted By jeff williams

Had my steel rigid mtb to around 20 lbs.

Had my steel rigid mtb to around 20 lbs.
03-11-06, 10:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 17,694
Posted By jeff williams

Any recommends for a lube that doesn't attract...

Any recommends for a lube that doesn't attract the grit?
-like would waxes be better than oil?
I've done a few sand rides, but usually avoid it as it fouls the drive so bad.
I am to go to the...
03-11-06, 10:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 564
Posted By jeff williams

Have a blast ol' timer. Watch out for...

Have a blast ol' timer.
Watch out for wippersnappers on the trail.
03-10-06, 12:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,616
Posted By jeff williams

Less than 2 min. Rear 1, I'll try backing the...

Less than 2 min.
Rear 1, I'll try backing the race tomorrow.
03-10-06, 12:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,616
Posted By jeff williams

Spun my front wheel on 10:36.

Spun my front wheel on 10:36.
03-10-06, 12:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,616
Posted By jeff williams

Can you explain more throughly?

Can you explain more throughly?
03-10-06, 12:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,616
Posted By jeff williams

If the pads rubbing is not the issue. 1/16?...

If the pads rubbing is not the issue.

1/16? we have a mechanic in tha house!
-thinking how the races compress -when the first nut is stopped, it continues when more pressure is applied?
It...
03-10-06, 12:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,463
Posted By jeff williams

Atoms arranged in molecular lattices formed into...

Atoms arranged in molecular lattices formed into shapes and connected with bolts and\or welded as a single form..

Ideas?

Freewill?


Freeride?
03-09-06, 11:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By jeff williams

Nice pictures, sorry about the crappy crank. It's...

Nice pictures, sorry about the crappy crank. It's so easy to say just change the mid ring on a bolted triple.
How about a bike carcass?
Any mtb triple square taper spyder will do (same length...
03-09-06, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 860
Posted By jeff williams

I'll be back to chat.

I'll be back to chat.
Forum: Commuting
03-09-06, 10:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,329
Posted By jeff williams

Lexan bottles (well mine says) are o.k for hot...

Lexan bottles (well mine says) are o.k for hot liquids.
Forum: Commuting
03-09-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,329
Posted By jeff williams

One handed? Got a cigarette in the other so I...

One handed? Got a cigarette in the other so I have to ride no-handed.

Kidding.
03-09-06, 08:35 PM
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