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Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-18, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,228
Posted By vdub6541

I measured 94cm from the centers of the quick...

I measured 94cm from the centers of the quick releases. Mine is the 53cm model.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-10-18, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,087
Views: 399,228
Posted By vdub6541

Bought my Nano a few weeks ago when it popped up...

Bought my Nano a few weeks ago when it popped up on the local CL for $100. Pleasantly surprised to find it in practically brand new condition, and with a few upgrades (rear rack + rim strips + WTB...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-17, 03:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By vdub6541

Dura Ace CN-7900 pin details

Hi, I had a question about the pin that comes with a Dura Ace CN-7900 chain. How many pins are included in the original packaging? The one I have only includes one pin, is that correct?

Thanks in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-17, 10:09 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Super hot. Nice work.

Super hot. Nice work.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-19-17, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,026
Posted By vdub6541

No, you usually have to buy them separately....

No, you usually have to buy them separately. You'll need 4 single speed chainring bolts
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-17-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,761
Posted By vdub6541

29er fork on 27.5 frame?

I'm looking to build a new mountain bike in the near future, and the number of options available are staggering. I already have a RockShox Reba RLT 100mm 29er fork with a tapered headset, but no...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-17, 10:42 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Hot. Love the XO derailleur.

Hot. Love the XO derailleur.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-17, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Love the bike, but not "hot" in this picture...

Love the bike, but not "hot" in this picture because:
-spoke card is distracting
-bottle cage doesn't really go with the rest of the bike

And I know this is being pedantic, but the way the "DT...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-17, 01:44 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Hot. Love the paint.

Hot. Love the paint.
Forum: BMX
04-02-17, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,282
Posted By vdub6541

Facebook groups?

Is there a facebook group for buying and selling BMX parts? I have some stuff that came in a box of parts I bought last week, and I want to list them in a place where the BMX crowd can look at them....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-17, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Not. The wavy profile of the fork and seat stays...

Not. The wavy profile of the fork and seat stays are off-putting to me. I like the wheels though!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-17, 03:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,738
Posted By vdub6541

Here's my '94 Bridgestone MB-5. This bike gets a...

Here's my '94 Bridgestone MB-5. This bike gets a lot of weird looks on the trails. I just recently stripped the paint and built it back up with SRAM X9 instead of Shimano SLX. Haven't gotten a chance...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-17, 10:30 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,697
Posted By vdub6541

Beautiful bike, but what's under the car cover?...

Beautiful bike, but what's under the car cover? Looks to be Ford Galaxie-esque.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-17, 10:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By vdub6541

You learn something new every day. I had no idea...

You learn something new every day. I had no idea they used a different pull ratio. I'll edit my post above to reflect that. Sorry!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-17, 10:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,738
Posted By vdub6541

This is so cool. Love the paint!

This is so cool. Love the paint!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-17, 09:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,738
Posted By vdub6541

Mine used a 26.8 seat post. I'll be honest, I...

Mine used a 26.8 seat post. I'll be honest, I don't miss the bike at all. It was slightly too big for me, and it rode terribly. I got lucky and sold it for a profit, but I was almost ready to give it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,738
Posted By vdub6541

I got really excited when I saw this post because...

I got really excited when I saw this post because I had a bike a while back that I couldn't identify. I even posted a thread on here a while back...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-17, 06:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By vdub6541

Check to make sure the chain is properly sized...

Check to make sure the chain is properly sized and has the right tension in each gear. Lower chain tension would make the shifts a bit sloppier than if the chain was properly tensioned.

I would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-17, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By vdub6541

Since it's a Tiagra shifter (road groupset), it...

Since it's a Tiagra shifter (road groupset), it should be matched for the pull ratio for Shimano 10 speed stuff (same for Tiagra, 105, Ultegra, etc as long as it's 10 speed. I think Dura Ace is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-17, 12:01 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

I think more green accents would look great. As...

I think more green accents would look great. As ridelikeaturtle said, green bar tape would set it off, but as it sits, the balance of white on top (saddle and bar tape) and bottom (Spinergy logos and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-17, 08:03 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Not, but has potential to be hot. For me, it's...

Not, but has potential to be hot. For me, it's the red/black stem on a green/black/white bike, and the crankset looks a little out of place with the rest of the 7800 stuff (polished silver on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-17, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Not, but only because I don't care for red/black...

Not, but only because I don't care for red/black bikes and I think the tires don't really fit here (and I love gumwalls). In a different color scheme (ANY different color scheme) it would be hot for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-17, 08:36 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Hot. So hot.

Hot. So hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-17, 11:39 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

At 22, this is all the "hot girlfriend" I can...

At 22, this is all the "hot girlfriend" I can afford right now ;)

Used to have a couple aluminum road bikes, but hated how they rode. As a college student, I'm too broke for carbon or a modern...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 11:35 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

I love this. Great work!

I love this. Great work!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-17, 11:07 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Thanks! And I agree, I don't think it's 'hot'...

Thanks! And I agree, I don't think it's 'hot' compared to some of the bikes here, but I'm really happy with how it turned out (better than I expected), and to be honest, I'm just posting it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

Thank you! I'm not sure. My friend found the...

Thank you! I'm not sure. My friend found the frame/fork on CL when I was at school in Austin, and it didn't fit him so I got it from him.



Awesome! I'm trying to get into road riding, and I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-17, 06:24 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

I made some changes over the past few weeks,...

I made some changes over the past few weeks, including Ultegra derailleurs, a carbon fork (nashbar), Fizik bar tape and a stem that fits a little better. New tires are on the way, and a new, lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-17, 06:19 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,293
Posted By vdub6541

Here's my '88 Miele Latina Road Issue. Columbus...

Here's my '88 Miele Latina Road Issue. Columbus SL frame, 105/Ultegra 10s mix.

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l531/sathvikaithala/Miele-1.jpg...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-21-16, 08:48 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,304
Posted By vdub6541

Thank you! And the chain is tensioned because...

Thank you! And the chain is tensioned because 34-17 is a "magic ratio" for this specific frame. All you have to do is measure the chainstay length and use this website...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-16, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,304
Posted By vdub6541

That makes sense. I'll flip it around when I'm in...

That makes sense. I'll flip it around when I'm in the shop next. Thank you!
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-07-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,304
Posted By vdub6541

Backwards as in outside-in or that the opening...

Backwards as in outside-in or that the opening for the clip should be towards the back of the bike? It was my first exposure to the single speed master links, I've only used the KMC 10 speed ones...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,583,304
Posted By vdub6541

Here are my two current rides. I apologize for...

Here are my two current rides. I apologize for the iphone pictures, I'll take some better ones when I have my camera with me. Both were built from the frame up, and the wheelset on the Supergo was my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 11:27 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 109,054
Posted By vdub6541

I just finished changing up my 1994 Bridgestone...

I just finished changing up my 1994 Bridgestone MB-5 resto-mod to a rigid carbon fork. I've come to love modern components on older frames, as I prefer steel to aluminum (I used to have a Trek 4500...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 06:04 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

Weighed it today at my LBS. 21.96 lbs.

Weighed it today at my LBS. 21.96 lbs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

Those look incredible. The black components...

Those look incredible. The black components really set off the blue. Nice work!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

Thank you! I haven't weighed it yet but it feels...

Thank you! I haven't weighed it yet but it feels like it's in the 20 lb range, maybe a little bit more. The wheelset isn't anything particularly lightweight. It rides very nicely though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-16, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

Finished everything today. This is my first bike...

Finished everything today. This is my first bike with STI's and I'm in love already.

In the future I'll probably buy a 1" threadless carbon fork to match all the black. The current fork isn't the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 87,711
Posted By vdub6541

Here's my "neo-retro" Miele Latina Road Issue (I...

Here's my "neo-retro" Miele Latina Road Issue (I removed the decals from the top and down tubes because they were damaged, and I didn't like how the bike said "Miele" 10 times on the frame). Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-16, 12:54 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

Found a solution! Went to my local hardware store...

Found a solution! Went to my local hardware store and got some rubber grommets for a total of $0.86. The seal isn't perfect, but this bike won't be seeing much rain.

Here's a picture of the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-16, 02:40 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

I saw those, but I don't think the size will...

I saw those, but I don't think the size will match up. The holes in my frame are approximately 15mm long by 8mm wide.

Thanks though!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-16, 11:53 PM
Replies: 8,323
Views: 3,092,981
Posted By vdub6541

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l531/sathvikai...

http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l531/sathvikaithala/IMG_0595.jpg (http://s1122.photobucket.com/user/sathvikaithala/media/IMG_0595.jpg.html)

Here's my current project. It's a Miele Latina Road...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-16, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,634
Posted By vdub6541

The adapter doesn't have any writing on it. My...

The adapter doesn't have any writing on it. My friend picked it up for me at the Yellow Bike Project in Austin, and they had a few there. It's actually a 22.2-25.4 adapter, and I have a 1" - 1 1/8"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-16, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,634
Posted By vdub6541

I would, but it's a 1" threaded steer tube. Also,...

I would, but it's a 1" threaded steer tube. Also, I like the bi-plane crown on the 80's Stumpjumper fork I got at my local bike co-op. So 1" will stay, but I will either get a proper adapter, or a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-16, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,634
Posted By vdub6541

Some updates to my bike. Found a stem adapter and...

Some updates to my bike. Found a stem adapter and a high rise 80mm stem that fits much better. Can't wait to ride this bike to class this semester. Not a huge fan of how the adapter sticks out above...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By vdub6541

There's only an 8 speed version of the brifters....

There's only an 8 speed version of the brifters. The 7 speed 6400 was downtube shifter only.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By vdub6541

We'll check that when we get a chance. Either...

We'll check that when we get a chance. Either way, got the bike for a song, all things considered. Thanks for your help!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By vdub6541

I think I found a similar frame: Vintage 1980s...

I think I found a similar frame: Vintage 1980s Basso Loto RIH Vienna Columbus SLX Steel Road Bike Frame 55cm | eBay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 10:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By vdub6541

Just did. Thanks!

Just did. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 916
Posted By vdub6541

Need help identifying a bike

Hi, my friend bought a bike today from craigslist, and the owner did not seem to know much about it as he bought it from a friend. The logo looks like a 3 inside a shield, and is pantographed on the...
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