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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-14, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,661
Posted By SlowRoller

Give the new version of the Pacenti PL23s a try: ...

Give the new version of the Pacenti PL23s a try:

BikeLugs.com (http://www.bikelugs.com/store/index.php?strWebAction=item_detail&intItemID=396)
Forum: Commuting
06-14-14, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,127
Posted By SlowRoller

Try Ely at Ruth Bag Works. He will make a bag to...

Try Ely at Ruth Bag Works. He will make a bag to your specs and is generally up for new, interesting projects:

RuthWorks SF (http://ruthworkssf.blogspot.com/)

Good luck!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-14, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,124
Posted By SlowRoller

I'm not sure if there are geometry specs listed...

I'm not sure if there are geometry specs listed in these catalogs, but you may want to dig through these resources:

http://www.velo-pages.com/main.php?g2_itemId=26665...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-04-14, 02:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,124
Posted By SlowRoller

Have fun:...

Have fun: http://hiddenfortress.org/geometry/Brand.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-13, 09:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,283
Posted By SlowRoller

Sorry, my bad I didn't catch the tone of your...

Sorry, my bad I didn't catch the tone of your initial post! Anyway, I'm here to solve all super obvious problems, haha :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 10:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,283
Posted By SlowRoller

Hey NG. I think France had a rich history of...

Hey NG. I think France had a rich history of traveling and touring by bike up to the second World War or thereabouts. When mass produced cars became affordable in France, this reliance on the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-13, 09:23 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 20,681
Posted By SlowRoller

I guess I don't get the "outrage" either. Isn't...

I guess I don't get the "outrage" either. Isn't the Grand Bois 5-speed cassette hub and cassette something that I of I's Bicycle, which produces Grand Bois components, designed and had made for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,091
Posted By SlowRoller

Similarly, my best purchase was a Hozan Fourth...

Similarly, my best purchase was a Hozan Fourth Hand tool. Made adjusting my cantis and centerpulls much easier and cut down on my drinking and cussing. I just picked up a used TS-2, so we'll see how...
Forum: Commuting
04-07-13, 02:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,998
Posted By SlowRoller

Sure. I think plenty of people here do. It'll be...

Sure. I think plenty of people here do. It'll be hard at first, if you aren't used to the mileage. You'll be tired and will eat a lot. But, I think you'll surprise yourself how fast you get...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-07-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,249
Posted By SlowRoller

There is a big difference between data and...

There is a big difference between data and graphs. I like BQ, own several 650B bikes, and I like Jan's enthusiasm. But when I read BQ, I see tables and graphs, not data.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,916
Posted By SlowRoller

Those Jubilees are going to cost you a pretty...

Those Jubilees are going to cost you a pretty penny and have a bit of a reputation for too much flex. As T-Mar pointed out, the 16T difference is not a big deal for most FDs, in particular the...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 04:45 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 8,089
Posted By SlowRoller

I guess he could have named it the "Joey" :):...

I guess he could have named it the "Joey" :): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Breeze
Forum: Commuting
03-21-13, 10:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,874
Posted By SlowRoller

Ah, that sounds like a good range. I carry my kid...

Ah, that sounds like a good range. I carry my kid on a rear kid seat (~195 lbs. total including me + child + seat) on a standard Hetre at 55 psi. I also sometimes use the bike for touring with about...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-13, 10:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,874
Posted By SlowRoller

What pressures are you using front/rear? I only...

What pressures are you using front/rear? I only ask because I find people moving over from the racing tire world tend to over-inflate 650B tires, understandably. I like 50/55 psi for the standard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-13, 01:09 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,042
Posted By SlowRoller

Thanks, Southpaw. I was hoping this would be the...

Thanks, Southpaw. I was hoping this would be the case. I look forward to seeing if you give your project a go. Also congrats on the Jack Taylor.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-13, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,042
Posted By SlowRoller

Hi Southpaw. I'm in the same boat as you. I have...

Hi Southpaw. I'm in the same boat as you. I have a NOS LJ 6600 in my parts box that I'm thinking about using on a non-French frame. I like the idea of machining some sort of bushing for the bolt....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-13, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,176
Posted By SlowRoller

Thanks, SLJ and Grand Bois. I may have to mount...

Thanks, SLJ and Grand Bois. I may have to mount it and give it a shot.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-22-13, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,176
Posted By SlowRoller

That question crossed my mind, too! ...

That question crossed my mind, too!



That's interesting, given Simplex's late move to the dropped parallelogram. I do hope it actually has a little larger capacity than advertised. Thanks for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-13, 11:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,176
Posted By SlowRoller

Simplex SX610 vs. SLJ 6600: Capacity differences

I've always thought the Simplex SX610 was the the econo version of the SLJ 6600 (T/SP versions). However, the SX610 has a max wrap and max cog size of 28 teeth, while the SLJ 6600 has a max wrap of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-05-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,281
Posted By SlowRoller

I think that one is often misunderstood. As I...

I think that one is often misunderstood. As I interpret it, it means: don't ride because you feel you have to ride--ride because you want to ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-12, 04:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,329
Posted By SlowRoller

I just wanted to chime in to say that I've had...

I just wanted to chime in to say that I've had good experiences with them. I've bought a few things from them online over the past few years, first contacting them through...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,487
Posted By SlowRoller

I guess this thread belongs over on Commuting ;)...

I guess this thread belongs over on Commuting ;) but yes, he's a bike commuter:

http://www.streetsblog.org/2012/01/30/lebron-james-bikes-to-work-all-the-time/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-12, 09:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 518
Posted By SlowRoller

Disraeligears, Velobase, and the Berto book are...

Disraeligears, Velobase, and the Berto book are three great resources. I'm so thankful that some people follow their passions and make their knowledge available for others to benefit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-12, 10:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,052
Posted By SlowRoller

It sounds like the Nitto B-135 (Randonneur)...

It sounds like the Nitto B-135 (Randonneur) handlebars, which are known to have ends that splay outwards:

http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/handlebars/index.html (scroll down)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,981
Posted By SlowRoller

Oops, I see. The site has a couple versions of...

Oops, I see. The site has a couple versions of that cage, one Toei, one VO. I should have looked closer, you can tell this one is VO, it's slightly off, yukyuk:

276910
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,981
Posted By SlowRoller

That's actually a Toei bottle cage.

That's actually a Toei bottle cage.
Forum: Northern California
07-01-12, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,087
Posted By SlowRoller

Also, I'm pretty sure SPT has a policy of not...

Also, I'm pretty sure SPT has a policy of not turning away any biker. The hike and bike site there is pretty big.
Forum: Northern California
07-01-12, 12:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,087
Posted By SlowRoller

Hey FP, yes, it's really quite nice. The path is...

Hey FP, yes, it's really quite nice. The path is called the Cross-Marin Trial, and it gets you off of SFD Blvd, right after Lagunitas (heading north). It brings you right into the park and the...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-12, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,118
Posted By SlowRoller

I think that's pretty much the going rate for...

I think that's pretty much the going rate for someone with his rep.
Forum: Commuting
01-26-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,344
Posted By SlowRoller

Are you confusing this with the gear you ought to...

Are you confusing this with the gear you ought to be in when calibrating the indexing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-12, 01:14 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 12,194
Posted By SlowRoller

Is this a case in point? ;) Seriously, this is a...

Is this a case in point? ;) Seriously, this is a bike forum. The issue at hand dealt with companies involved in manufacturing bikes. We can sit on the sidelines and cheer and jeer. No harm done. It's...
Forum: Touring
01-09-12, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,020
Posted By SlowRoller

I believe the lowest chainring-sprocket ratio...

I believe the lowest chainring-sprocket ratio recommended for the Shimano Nexus 8 is about 2:1, which would get you 27-28 gear inches. I think the Alfine 11 has a similar suggested limit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-11, 11:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,268
Posted By SlowRoller

What handlebars have you tried? I'm just curious...

What handlebars have you tried? I'm just curious b/c I have a couple of sets of NOS Velox plugs that I plan to use when/if my Cinelli plugs wear out. Thanks!
Forum: Touring
06-29-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,365
Posted By SlowRoller

Hmmm, maybe you should have sat on it while...

Hmmm, maybe you should have sat on it while driving, through humid country with no AC and the windows closed? :)
Forum: Touring
06-28-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,365
Posted By SlowRoller

Mileage. That plus your sweat and the buffing...

Mileage. That plus your sweat and the buffing from your riding gear will give it that nice leather sheen.
Forum: Commuting
05-24-11, 10:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 917
Posted By SlowRoller

Info from the source:...

Info from the source: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/tektro-r556/15-152
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-17-11, 10:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By SlowRoller

I think lonesomesteve is saying that after...

I think lonesomesteve is saying that after several hundred miles of riding, which would presumably include fiddling with positioning, you probably ought to have an idea whether the saddle is going to...
Forum: Touring
05-17-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,854
Posted By SlowRoller

By moving your saddle aft, you are moving the...

By moving your saddle aft, you are moving the weight of your butt back. This weight will help counter-balance the weight of your upper body, relieving your hands, wrist, arms, shoulders, and neck of...
Forum: Touring
05-05-11, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 755
Posted By SlowRoller

Just an aside: The 650B (584mm) wheels would...

Just an aside: The 650B (584mm) wheels would require a longer reach brake compared to 700C (622mm) wheels. Also, you can use a variety of 26" (559mm) tubes in 650B tires, usually most 26x1.25-1.75...
Forum: Touring
05-02-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,333
Posted By SlowRoller

531phile: Check out the black plastic mounts on...

531phile: Check out the black plastic mounts on the end of the stays for the front fender here: http://harriscyclery.net/product/sks-p45-road-fenders-silver-1078.htm

Those are the quick-release...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-11, 10:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,409
Posted By SlowRoller

With the shorter stem, you probably need to...

With the shorter stem, you probably need to adjust your saddle aft-wards, to redistribute your weight (butt vs. chest) around your changed center of gravity. In my experience, it's rare to change one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-11, 04:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,457
Posted By SlowRoller

Work fine with my 105 RD, too.

Work fine with my 105 RD, too.
Forum: Commuting
02-02-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,476
Posted By SlowRoller

I have the PDW 3wrencho. I've had to pull it out...

I have the PDW 3wrencho. I've had to pull it out a few times while on the road over the last year, year and a half. Works fine and offers a nice, relatively long flat surface for leverage.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-21-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,885
Posted By SlowRoller

I think his point is that a rack-mounted decauler...

I think his point is that a rack-mounted decauler in general is less stable than a stem-mounted decauler--but that's just my interpretation. I have heard from others that the rack-mounted decaulers...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-10, 09:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,893
Posted By SlowRoller

The second part of the equation is to start...

The second part of the equation is to start taking care of your legs: roll your IT bands, hammies, and quads. Do your calves, too. All of these muscles, when tight, can stress your knee. Good luck!
Forum: Commuting
10-28-10, 05:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,314
Posted By SlowRoller

Made me think of that, too, and all of these kind...

Made me think of that, too, and all of these kind of stories:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,495085,00.html
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-10, 12:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,724
Posted By SlowRoller

My thoughts: Remove your pedals and grease the...

My thoughts: Remove your pedals and grease the threads on the spindle. Also, are these MKS pedals? If so, you may want to try greasing the bearings.

One random notion is that it could be saddle...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 06:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,683
Posted By SlowRoller

i thought the flieng skworl wood just fix...

i thought the flieng skworl wood just fix everything?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 04:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,717
Posted By SlowRoller

That's why I qualified it with "generally." Given...

That's why I qualified it with "generally." Given the context presented by the OP, it doesn't sound like he/she is going to be swapping components from a complete bike. Just my interpretation...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-07-10, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,717
Posted By SlowRoller

It's generally cheaper to buy a bike complete...

It's generally cheaper to buy a bike complete rather than as a separate frame set and components.
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