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Forum: Folding Bikes
06-18-11, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By Toccata

Just completed build up of a Ritchey Ti...

Just completed build up of a Ritchey Ti Breakaway. Rides every bit as well as my carbon road bike (older Kestrel frame). Have no reports yet in travel-ability, since yet to go anywhere with it. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-17-09, 02:47 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Will Garmin Mapsource do that? Or are you using...

Will Garmin Mapsource do that? Or are you using another mapping program.

All I've ever done thus far is create the route I want, and then save it as a gdb file for MapSource, and also as a gpx...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-15-09, 04:19 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Thanks. Worked perfectly! Interesting that...

Thanks. Worked perfectly!

Interesting that the name that appears in the 705 is not the file name, but whatever you name it in the procedure you describe. Or, whatever it's default naming...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-13-09, 06:56 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

File Naming Convention for Routes (GPX)

I have yet to see this question asked, which means it probably has a simple solution that I'm too dense to see.

I've created various routes from my hose using Garmin MapSource, saved them to my...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-29-09, 03:48 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

I think you will need the 705 if you want heart...

I think you will need the 705 if you want heart rate, cadence, etc. The 605 does not support those inputs.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=141&compareProduct=10885&compareProduct=10884
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-25-09, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Well - all worked well on both the 'basic'...

Well - all worked well on both the 'basic' recorded ride and then following a saved route. Have no idea what was done differently. I did somehow get rid of the speed and heart rate messages I was...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-09, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

No - I have not (done a ride). And, have not...

No - I have not (done a ride). And, have not intentionally changed any settings that could cause problems. I did go in and try to get rid of all the "slow down" and "you're about to have a heart...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-09, 11:52 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Based on previous posts, I did double-check that...

Based on previous posts, I did double-check that setting prior to posting the question. Speed was at 2, so I increased it to 5. However, it was working OK when just hitting 'Start' and going...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-09, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

OK - thanks. I did not at the...

OK - thanks.



I did not at the beginning of the ride - another lesson learned. However, when I realized no time/distance was being recorded, I did press start about 20 miles into the ride. ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-24-09, 10:47 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Created my first route using MapSource yesterday,...

Created my first route using MapSource yesterday, and overall it seemed to work out OK. A couple of issues though: 1) which folder should it be moved into? I put it in the "GPX" and the ...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-23-09, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

From a previous post: "When the unit is...

From a previous post:

"When the unit is powered off and turned back on the backlighting level resets to 0%.

When you hit the power the backlight turns on dimmed. Hit it again and it goes to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-18-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Thanks. Wanted to say that I received a 705 just...

Thanks. Wanted to say that I received a 705 just last week via e-bay, and reading through this thread (all 700 and some) prior to trying to set it up really helped a lot. Only had problems figuring...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-18-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 1,232
Views: 128,787
Posted By Toccata

Anyone know what the .gdb file type is used for...

Anyone know what the .gdb file type is used for that mapsource defaults to when saving a route? Is that the file type needed to view it in mapsource?

Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 07:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,101
Posted By Toccata

Good thread. I took up road biking at 43 when an...

Good thread. I took up road biking at 43 when an ACL tear prohibited the sports I had been doing (tennis, basketball, running). Choose the rehab/strengthen the muscles route instead of surgery. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 07:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,301
Posted By Toccata

Another think to check is to make sure the...

Another think to check is to make sure the contacts between the strap and the transmitter are clean. A baking soda solution and a toothbrush works well. I don't have a Garmin, but that can be a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By Toccata

OK - disregard the rookie bike-builder. Finally...

OK - disregard the rookie bike-builder. Finally figured out that a pivot nut was already in the frame (stuck). It must have been left in by the previous owner of the frame.

Removed it, and all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-08, 03:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By Toccata

Rear Brake Installation - threaded wishbone

In the case where the wishbone is threaded, is the only way to position the brake correctly the use of washers? I'm trying to install a Shimano BR-7800 rear brake (first bike build).

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 677
Posted By Toccata

Well - old thread, but similar question Trying...

Well - old thread, but similar question Trying to install a Shimano BR-7800 rear brake in a threaded wishbone stay - seems no matter how I start it, it ends up 90-180 degrees off. Also tried a...
Forum: Triathlon
04-19-08, 05:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Toccata

Odd - good luck on the Ironman training and...

Odd - good luck on the Ironman training and classes. Tough mix. I had some friends that did the Gulf-Coast half last year - first one and they loved it.

Prices are staying manageable enough in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-08, 05:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,491
Posted By Toccata

Just learning here - are these mentioned...

Just learning here - are these mentioned capacities stamped on the derailleur itself, or found in the installation instructions (or on the box). Thanks. And, is the mentioned chain wrap capacity a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-08, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Toccata

Do you have a recommended way for removing the...

Do you have a recommended way for removing the bearing cap from the stem without damaging the o-ring? Slide? Twist?

Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-08, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Toccata

More research - the piece I'm talking about is...

More research - the piece I'm talking about is the 'bearing cap' (Chris King ThreadLess). Anyone with a recommended technique for removing it from the steerer tube without damaging the o-ring?
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-08, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Toccata

Yeah - did a little more research. It is all...

Yeah - did a little more research. It is all carbon - a Reynolds Ouzo Pro Aero. Possibly what I'm looking at is the expander plug in it, with the nut loose and out of the plug. Just not sure,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Toccata

Thanks for the input! The steerer is...

Thanks for the input!

The steerer is enclosed, so pounding all the way out is not an option. And, as a minimum, I think I would want to drill a hole big enough to get the loose nut out, if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-08, 05:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Toccata

Star-Fangled Nut Loose

Got a question. The nut that is suppose to be held in place in the steerer tube has come loose from the 'star'. If I turn things upside down, I can wiggle it around a bit and get the bolt started...
Forum: Triathlon
04-11-08, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 738
Posted By Toccata

The Park Tools website - http://parktool.com/ -...

The Park Tools website - http://parktool.com/ - is one of many that have some good information on bike maintenance/installation of equipment, and the tools required. If you don't have many of the...
Forum: Triathlon
04-10-08, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Toccata

Correct - I am basing the fit on needing to be...

Correct - I am basing the fit on needing to be slightly smaller than my road-bikes. No fitting being done - this is all being accomplished on a half-$##ed whim.

Main criteria was price for...
Forum: Triathlon
04-10-08, 03:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Toccata

I don't know why the price for a new frame is so...

I don't know why the price for a new frame is so high. I would tend to agree that carbon would be the way to go for someone wanting to spend in that range. If this material is as good as, or better...
Forum: Triathlon
04-09-08, 04:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Toccata

Well - I now have a used frame - purchased at a...

Well - I now have a used frame - purchased at a fairly low price. I rode with a guy over the weekend who just bought one (road frame) and he said he really likes it. I also found out that another...
Forum: Triathlon
04-06-08, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,286
Posted By Toccata

I still have a Peleton Pro - 2001 vintage I...

I still have a Peleton Pro - 2001 vintage I believe. It does have the really nice ride that steel is famous for. Mine has - just guessing - about 7-8 thousand miles on it. I put on five of them,...
Forum: Triathlon
04-03-08, 10:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Toccata

Thanks for the information. I'm kinda shying...

Thanks for the information. I'm kinda shying away from CF. I have yet to ride one (road bike is aluminum frame); and don't have any reason to doubt people when they say once you ride one, you'll...
Forum: Triathlon
04-03-08, 04:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,182
Posted By Toccata

Griffen Bikes?

Have you ever rode/owned a Griffen? If so, what was your impression, both pro and con?

Thanks.
Forum: Triathlon
03-31-08, 04:00 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 429,671
Posted By Toccata

Bryan - how do you like that Griffen? I'm...

Bryan - how do you like that Griffen? I'm looking at building one - and just curious?

Thanks!
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