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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-10, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,121
Posted By DaJMasta

Well i'm in an apartment and have a limited tool...

Well i'm in an apartment and have a limited tool kit, so I have neither a bench vise or a propane torch... the impact wrench is definitely a no go as well, while I could get one of the others I don't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-10, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,121
Posted By DaJMasta

Stuck pedal spindle in cranks

These are crankbrothers mallet C pedals on SRAM S300 cranks with aluminum arms. Early this week I was riding up a hill and the spindle on one of the mallet Cs broke in two. That's right, about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-09, 12:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,555
Posted By DaJMasta

I did it the way described, drilling through the...

I did it the way described, drilling through the head to the base of it, snapping off the head in place. Then i couldn't easily get to the screw, but thanks to the lubricant and relatively dirt free...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-09, 11:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,555
Posted By DaJMasta

Removing the head seems like the best bet, as...

Removing the head seems like the best bet, as it's only threaded on one side so it would let me take the whole thing off and mess with it from there. I may end up buying some screw extractors...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-09, 12:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 20,555
Posted By DaJMasta

Hex bolt stripped, any way to get it out?

I'm replacing the shifters on my MTB and I managed to strip one of the little hex bolts on my ODI lock on grips.... not sure exactly how I managed to do it, but now the right sized hex key won't work...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-09, 09:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,798
Posted By DaJMasta

Yeah, seatpost is backwards. I'm between...

Yeah, seatpost is backwards.


I'm between 5'11" and 6'.... but I'm on a 58cm. It's fairly comfortable for me with a 110mm stem and the standover height seems about right. I run a 19" mtb as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-09, 11:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,105
Posted By DaJMasta

Just use an under-the-saddle bag, I've got a...

Just use an under-the-saddle bag, I've got a multitool, levers, spoke wrench, patch kit, spare light, and tube all in mine.... and it's a small.



Unless you've got a bottle cage there or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-19-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,349
Posted By DaJMasta

I've got my second Giro Havoc helmet.... normally...

I've got my second Giro Havoc helmet.... normally $40-45, but jenson recently had them at $35. Great for XC, for road riding you just take off the visor.


My first did a good job in a crash,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-09, 01:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,225
Posted By DaJMasta

That's why you've got to know your way around the...

That's why you've got to know your way around the area (maps) and need to tell someone where you'll be (if you don't come back, they'll go look).
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-17-09, 01:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,225
Posted By DaJMasta

Also carry some tools and some know-how along for...

Also carry some tools and some know-how along for the ride.... extra water and food doesn't hurt either. It also helps to carry a map and know the local roads, maybe be try to ride trails that meet...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By DaJMasta

Fair enough, 'just keep riding' is something I...

Fair enough, 'just keep riding' is something I can gladly do. I'll think about switching around the stem if it keeps up after a couple more weeks, but I'll see if I can raise my grip a bit (I tend...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 12:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 712
Posted By DaJMasta

My first thought is the cleat, but when you...

My first thought is the cleat, but when you switched the crankarms did you adjust the BB in any way or possibly leave out a pedal spacer? If that cleat feels stiffer it could easily be the problem,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-09, 11:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,879
Posted By DaJMasta

Standing can be great, though it is less...

Standing can be great, though it is less efficient than sit-and-spin. I stand most of the time myself just because I like going quick/feeling like I'm doing something and I tend to ride my geared...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-09, 11:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,430
Posted By DaJMasta

This. If you take a look at an 11t cog on your...

This. If you take a look at an 11t cog on your freehub, you'll see that there's basically only the space for the tooth, the space for the metal ring, and the hole for the the freehub... other gears...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-09, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By DaJMasta

I've tried on the hoods (with a couple fingers...

I've tried on the hoods (with a couple fingers out front and the palm around the part of the bar parallel to the direction of travel), i've got cross-top levers so I do some riding up next to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,480
Posted By DaJMasta

New to drop bars: neck pain

I recently built up a commuter on the nashbar touring frame with drop bars and a relatively basic 1x8 setup. After numerous adjustments I think i've found a fairly comfortable riding position. This...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-14-09, 11:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 553
Posted By DaJMasta

I wouldn't ride it. Deep water is fun, but for...

I wouldn't ride it. Deep water is fun, but for that distance and with a lot of depth/flow, it seems like it would be way to easy to misjudge depth or current and end up underwater under your bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 12:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,429
Posted By DaJMasta

Mallet Cs do well for me. A nice large platform...

Mallet Cs do well for me. A nice large platform for whatever shoes you're wearing (a stiff-soled sandal works just fine) and eggbeater centers for SPD cleats for rides without too much traffic.
Forum: Commuting
09-08-09, 02:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By DaJMasta

It's my understanding that MTB top tubes are...

It's my understanding that MTB top tubes are supposed to be SHORTER than their road counterparts, even in identical frame sizes. This is especially true when you're counting the effective top tube...
Forum: Commuting
09-08-09, 01:08 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,854
Posted By DaJMasta

It is, I didn't butcher them I just took the...

It is, I didn't butcher them I just took the posts off, so I can screw them in and add cantis if I ever want to in the future. It actually pissed me off a bit that they didn't include the cable...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,382,854
Posted By DaJMasta

Just finished a commuter build for my trips to...

Just finished a commuter build for my trips to and from the university. I'm still new to drop bars (and wiggle around like nothing else when trying to stand and mash.....) but it shouldn't be long...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-09, 12:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By DaJMasta

Between that and the black rims.... the tires...

Between that and the black rims.... the tires look hueg!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-09, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 415
Posted By DaJMasta

Look for fenders that clip on to the tubes (often...

Look for fenders that clip on to the tubes (often called quick release fenders) and get the smallest size that fit your tires.... then I'd look for a new set of yoke cables so you can get some more...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-31-09, 11:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,700
Posted By DaJMasta

Small block 8s are used as cyclocross tires a lot...

Small block 8s are used as cyclocross tires a lot of times, they would probably fare pretty well. On the more inexpensive end, I'm running a panaracer smoke/dart combo and they're light for the...
Forum: Touring
08-31-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,759
Posted By DaJMasta

If everything's dry there's a chance 25s would...

If everything's dry there's a chance 25s would do, but you'd be far better off with 28s. it may be a hard pack and flat trail, but it's still a trail.

I saw someone do it on 32/35s with a little...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-09, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,879
Posted By DaJMasta

If you can sell your *****s for $1 each, yes. ...

If you can sell your *****s for $1 each, yes.


I'd recheck the rim and check the hub/hub axle.... that looks like quite a hit.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-09, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 687
Posted By DaJMasta

They'll be fine, for a while. Then they'll have...

They'll be fine, for a while. Then they'll have some kind of catastrophic failure, at least so says their internet rep.


Get something more reliable, a good set of eggbeaters, the candys, or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,403
Posted By DaJMasta

But it's got the latest in inter-damp technology!

But it's got the latest in inter-damp technology!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-29-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By DaJMasta

Got a pair of '09s with 500+ miles on them...

Got a pair of '09s with 500+ miles on them already... gone through a set of pads because of mud and a bent spring in one which made them wear really strangely, but they're great brakes. I would go...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,014
Posted By DaJMasta

Go for the pack. My 70oz lasts almost 2 hours...

Go for the pack. My 70oz lasts almost 2 hours without too much heat, but unless you start buying extra bottle cages and mounts you'd be hard pressed to get that much on without a bag of some...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-25-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,604
Posted By DaJMasta

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CS282B00-Sr...

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/CS282B00-Sram+Xx+Cassette.aspx

Yes, for infinite dollars.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 504
Posted By DaJMasta

Lots of road cranksets come with 172.5 as a...

Lots of road cranksets come with 172.5 as a standard option..... maybe look for something with relatively small gears (for a road bike) and look for a CX style crank for more durability?

Another...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-21-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By DaJMasta

What kind of derailleur do you have? If it's...

What kind of derailleur do you have?

If it's the same number of speeds you probably won't have a problem, but you need to know the model to be sure.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 504
Posted By DaJMasta

This means that (for example) a 1 1/8" fork will...

This means that (for example) a 1 1/8" fork will require a larger internal diameter headtube than 1 1/8" to accommodate a headset as well. Exact sizes can vary, so try looking up the model year of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By DaJMasta

No reason to announce slowing or stopping, if...

No reason to announce slowing or stopping, if you're riding properly on your own you're watching out for obstacles and people alike and leaving enough space for your to pick your line out almost...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-20-09, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 512
Posted By DaJMasta

Cover everything is a good rule. If you put too...

Cover everything is a good rule. If you put too much in some will squeeze its way out.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-19-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By DaJMasta

I've got a shimano Hollowtech II which I've...

I've got a shimano Hollowtech II which I've greased and it works just fine.... I also plan on greasing my sram GXP on a new build.


So long as you have something there (of decent quality) it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-18-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By DaJMasta

The Surly LHT is exactly that... relaxed...

The Surly LHT is exactly that... relaxed geometry, maximum rack and trailer mounts, sturdy frames which tend to weigh a lot (for a road bike) but which are very functional. A sort of cyclocross...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-18-09, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 873
Posted By DaJMasta

Sounds to me like you're describing a tourer or...

Sounds to me like you're describing a tourer or cyclocross bike. A hardtail would be overkill and would probably feel really plush and heavy.... much bigger tires, suspension, higher weight, etc.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-09, 10:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,074
Posted By DaJMasta

On a bike is that like doing crack while waiting...

On a bike is that like doing crack while waiting for the light?



He's just being a jerk, nothing you need to do against it, but if you really want the acceleration it's all been said. If it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-09, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,640
Posted By DaJMasta

How much is a little and what material is the...

How much is a little and what material is the fork made of? If it's like 5mm and steel it should be no problem, more distance or different materials could range from 'pretty safe but you should use...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-05-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,927
Posted By DaJMasta

Disc brakes do generally require less...

Disc brakes do generally require less maintenance, but it's not that they're self adjusting, they just have thinner pads and move less to brake, so they seem to stay in adjustment for longer... also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-09, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By DaJMasta

If the crank is "loose" there's a good chance...

If the crank is "loose" there's a good chance it's a problem with the bottom bracket instead of a problem with the crank, but you've provided only very limited information.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,125
Posted By DaJMasta

I use mallet Cs and ride mostly sans-cleat. I...

I use mallet Cs and ride mostly sans-cleat. I needed to use the higher traction plates to get a good grip with my shoes over the eggbeater in the middle, but it's worked well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-09, 09:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,070
Posted By DaJMasta

Another vote for the crankset/chainrings. A drop...

Another vote for the crankset/chainrings. A drop up there may not get you the gears you need for really steep hills, but should give you a notable improvement on the high end and mid range. If you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,903
Posted By DaJMasta

15mm is the standard for beefed up axles, so...

15mm is the standard for beefed up axles, so that's probably it. You probably don't need a caliper to get close enough, just measure the axle/hub hardware/dropouts and see if they're a bit larger...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-24-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,096
Posted By DaJMasta

Isn't simply measuring it properly an option? ...

Isn't simply measuring it properly an option? From the center of the bottom bracket to the clamp at the top of the seat tube should get you the answer you're looking for with close enough tolerances...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-09, 06:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By DaJMasta

But this is a freewheel :) I would...

But this is a freewheel :)


I would install it where they say to. If then you're having troubles shifting in and out of your top gear, move it to between the cassette and smallest cog. If...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,264
Posted By DaJMasta

Maybe it's somewhat of a marketing thing, as all...

Maybe it's somewhat of a marketing thing, as all of the carbon fiber suspensionless forks tend to be marketed towards cyclocross.... but as others have said, it does exist on the super high end.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,012
Posted By DaJMasta

I've got an argument (weak though it may be)...

I've got an argument (weak though it may be) against brifters..... price



Not to say that decent bar end shifters are much cheaper, but even basic brifters are pretty pricey.... I guess it's...
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