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Forum: Touring
03-24-21, 06:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,122
Posted By camcrobe

Is New York too far to begin the loop driving up...

Is New York too far to begin the loop driving up from SC?

If reasonable, you might consider the classic 4 or 5 day credit card (motel) tour around Lake Champlain. Relatively flat, beautiful...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-18, 02:13 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 572,523
Posted By camcrobe

1997 Jamis Quest Tange CroMo frame. Stripped and...

1997 Jamis Quest Tange CroMo frame. Stripped and powder coated, Rebuilt with parts I had (wheel set, saddle, handlebar) new (cassette, chain) and used parts from eBay (10 sp. 105 5700 groupset). Only...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-18, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,207,704
Posted By camcrobe

A 2000 Jamis Quest classic steel with 8sp...

A 2000 Jamis Quest classic steel with 8sp 105/ultegra from Craigslist. Also just ordered a new cassette, chain and bar tape to go on it. Will reside on my Elite Direto trainer.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-18, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By camcrobe

Agreed, unfortunately too difficult to change...

Agreed, unfortunately too difficult to change Zwift worlds using AppleTV- so I just ride what’s on the schedule.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-27-18, 03:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By camcrobe

This is so true. A question that is perhaps not...

This is so true. A question that is perhaps not asked enough is what will it take to keep oneself motivated to ride the thing. For me, I am much more motivated to ride in a virtual world in a game...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-27-18, 03:24 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,925
Posted By camcrobe

When I started (day after Christmas) I too...

When I started (day after Christmas) I too attempted a FTP test. Had to bail out about 5 minutes in. Thought I was going to die.

An accurate FTP number is important if you plan to do any...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-21-18, 07:34 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 74,925
Posted By camcrobe

Couple of days ago was 12 laps into the 25 of...

Couple of days ago was 12 laps into the 25 of volcano circuit (trying to go from 7 to 10 in one go) when my internet went down. Everything froze up and the ride wasn’t t saved or uploaded to Strava...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-16-18, 05:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,863
Posted By camcrobe

Thanks to all above for advice. I set aside a few...

Thanks to all above for advice. I set aside a few hours tomorrow and will be doing the volcano circuit on the TT bike.

For what it’s worth, went on the Clyde/Athena ZBR group ride yesterday — very...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-10-18, 04:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,863
Posted By camcrobe

Sad that I knew immediately what was meant by...

Sad that I knew immediately what was meant by your post title. Got an Elite Direto for Christmas and am now obsessed with Zwift. Currently a ride or two short of level 7 and so looking forward the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,439
Posted By camcrobe

+1 for the Brooks

+1 for the Brooks
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-30-16, 05:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,491
Posted By camcrobe

GCN has some good YouTube spinning/trainer vids....

GCN has some good YouTube spinning/trainer vids. I'm also a fan of the Sufferfest videos.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
01-30-16, 05:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,826
Posted By camcrobe

+1 for the Sufferfest videos. A bit cheeky, but...

+1 for the Sufferfest videos. A bit cheeky, but makes doing intervals kinda fun
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-15, 08:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By camcrobe

Lots of time to think about my options (until the...

Lots of time to think about my options (until the snow flies, free time is on the road pedaling), but I, and especially my son, are looking forward to seeing what it will become. For those who sent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By camcrobe

Thanks -- thats what I suspected. Oh well, I was...

Thanks -- thats what I suspected. Oh well, I was hoping to begin my search for 1970s NOS campy components. I'll clean her up and see if she's worth a powder coat job and converting to a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-15, 06:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,387
Posted By camcrobe

1970s Falcon -- what to do with it

I just came into possession of a 1970s Falcon Ernie Clements Black Diamond edition frame and fork. It looks to have original decals and the head tube badge is is particularly cool!
However, it's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-15, 06:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,688
Posted By camcrobe

My wife (5'11.5") rides a Bianchi Nirone. Loves...

My wife (5'11.5") rides a Bianchi Nirone. Loves it (she has the 105 group, but also comes with Ultegra) Comes in 44 and 46 with 700c wheelset.

Bianchi - More than 125 years of history,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-15, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By camcrobe

That should work fine. I believe the sensors are...

That should work fine. I believe the sensors are wired with this model. Wireless is nice😀
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-15, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 924
Posted By camcrobe

I recently acquired on sale the Sigma ROX 5.0 for...

I recently acquired on sale the Sigma ROX 5.0 for about $60. I think the can be had for about $90 on Amazon I'm sure less on the bay

Nice thing about the Sigma is that it comes with all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-15, 06:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By camcrobe

You might ask this over in the Classic & Vintage...

You might ask this over in the Classic & Vintage forum-- lots of vintage Cannondale lovers over there. In short, it will cost a bit, but you have lots of options for the build depending on if you...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,741
Posted By camcrobe

I would second Wiggle in the UK. Just ordered...

I would second Wiggle in the UK. Just ordered from them a 105 group set for $150 less than can be found here. The listed prices, payment (and charge) was in US$ so no conversion fee. Shipping was...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-15, 03:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,369
Posted By camcrobe

it is indeed a sticker. It's well affixed to the...

it is indeed a sticker. It's well affixed to the normal lens and once I got used to where to direct my eyes when reading my phone I don't notice any interference and the vision is crisp (I went for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-15, 09:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,369
Posted By camcrobe

I took a chance and picked these bifocals up for...

I took a chance and picked these bifocals up for less than $20 from sunglass warehouse. The lower half are simple powered magnification not prescription, but worked surprisingly well allowing me to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-15, 06:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

Final update: I found that I spend most of my...

Final update: I found that I spend most of my time on the 52 outer (52/18 on the flats about 15-16 mph ave) so I swapped out the 42t inner chainring for a 38t Sugino one. I find I can now mash up...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 04:29 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,207,704
Posted By camcrobe

Ordered my first Brooks saddle (B17)

Ordered my first Brooks saddle (B17)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-15, 03:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

An update. I put the NOS SunTour 14-28t freewheel...

An update. I put the NOS SunTour 14-28t freewheel on without incident. Added a new chain and a NOS original SunTour FD. Cleaned it up some more, new tape, new hoods, polished the stem up nice, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-15, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,893
Posted By camcrobe

ISO SunTour Blaze rear derailleur RD-BE02

In search of SunTour Blaze rear derailleur (model RD-BE02) in excellent condition or NOS. Restoring a 1986 Cannondale SR300 which was originally fitted with 6-sp Suntour Blaze groupset (with indexed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-15, 08:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

Not quite Appalachians, but Finger Lakes and...

Not quite Appalachians, but Finger Lakes and Southern Tier area of central NY -- large flat bottomed valleys bordered by 500 ft. tall hills with steep sides. As I said, I've been staying in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-15, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

Some of the steeper hills in my area can get up...

Some of the steeper hills in my area can get up to 7-8% grade or so. I've been avoiding these and staying in the valleys. I did (with great effort and much standing) the hill on Rt. 12 in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-15, 04:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

Thanks to all who have replied with excellent...

Thanks to all who have replied with excellent advice and expertise.

I decided to forgo the Shimano and was able to find a vintage NOS Suntour 14-28t 6-speed freewheel on eBay for not too much....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-15, 09:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

Thanks! I assume this is the tool:...

Thanks!

I assume this is the tool: Amazon.com : Park Tool FR-3 Freewheel Remover for Sun Tour 4 Pin Freewheels : Bike Hand Tools : Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-15, 09:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,666
Posted By camcrobe

Upgrade/restore 1989 Cannondale

New to to forum and only recently returned to road biking (am 50+ and last spent time on a rode bike in the late 80s)

I picked up a vintage 58 cm Cannondale 1989 SR300 3.0 from a CL ad. It was is...
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