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Forum: Utility Cycling
03-11-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,872
Posted By period3

I'm in Ontario and looking for a cargo trike, and...

I'm in Ontario and looking for a cargo trike, and those are the ones I'm considering as well. Did you buy one yet? I'm leaning towards the Nihola for its lighter weight and lexan box, but a few...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-20-16, 06:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 69,121
Posted By period3

yep

There's a local bakery (Cobbs) here in Toronto that I used to stop by on my way home from work, and bring my bike in. No problems for several months, but now they've refused I take my bike in. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-15, 07:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,372
Posted By period3

sora

Have you ever tried the new Sora? It's very good, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. I'd go with the cheaper Quest -- and put the extra money into a good saddle, shoes, and pedals. (I have...
Forum: Touring
12-17-13, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,325
Posted By period3

sora

If it's 9 speed tiagra, just pick up the new Sora shifters. They seem to be built well and no longer have the separate thumb shifter. They're a lot like the previous generation 105 (5600) or...
Forum: Touring
10-09-13, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By period3

thanks

OK thanks, I think I will give them a try...
Forum: Touring
10-08-13, 05:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By period3

new pull

Brake cable pull. TRP CX9 have 90mm arms and work best with the new cable pull ratio on most of the shimano shifters (5700, 6700, etc. -- just not sure about sora/tiagra).

Some mention of it...
Forum: Touring
10-08-13, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,057
Posted By period3

New Sora 3500?

Does anyone have experience with the Sora 3500 levers for touring? I'm not interested in bar-end shifters, and I would like a reliable set of STI shifters with Shimano's new cable pull ratio. (I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 06:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,580
Posted By period3

new tiagra is old 105?

The new Tiagra is the old 105? I thought the new Tiagra had a different pull ratio like the 5700, 6700, etc.
Forum: Touring
06-21-13, 06:46 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 8,354
Posted By period3

mini v

Or just get Mini-Vs. I used them with my 105 levers without any issues, and as far as I can tell they work just as well as regular V-brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-13, 07:13 AM
Replies: 275
Views: 64,549
Posted By period3

bike

3 grand is enough to buy an (N+1)st bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-13, 06:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,411
Posted By period3

wheelset

That's a heavy wheelset for $400. Good for loaded touring maybe.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,967
Posted By period3

ritchey torque key

My ritchey torque key has removable bits, and indeed came with a set of 3 bits. There is another version that has a non-removable bit.

Mine is like this:...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-13, 06:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,676
Posted By period3

torque key

You can pick up a pre-calibrated 5NM torque key for about 20 bucks. e.g:
http://www.qbike.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?st=ritchey+torque+key

That will probably work for most of the parts, except maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,979
Posted By period3

I'm running an old Easton Vista wheelset with...

I'm running an old Easton Vista wheelset with 25mm Rubino Pros without any problem. I believe the Eastons are 19mm rims, but I think there's easily enough clearance for a wider rim.
Forum: Touring
01-27-13, 07:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,055
Posted By period3

...which seems quite good for the price. I...

...which seems quite good for the price. I haven't used it as a touring bike, but I bought one and built it up as a city commuter bike (upright position, riser bars, and a ridiculously high stack of...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,647
Posted By period3

http://history.nasa.gov/ap11-35ann/images/index_r1...

http://history.nasa.gov/ap11-35ann/images/index_r1_c1.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-13, 08:41 AM
Replies: 3,145
Views: 939,733
Posted By period3

As far as I know it was only $656 for a day. I...

As far as I know it was only $656 for a day. I placed my order before and called in to have the price lowered to $656 on the day the sale was posted. Maybe the $656 sale was a pricing error?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-13, 10:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,853
Posted By period3

I think that's the problem. It clicks if I go...

I think that's the problem. It clicks if I go clockwise, but not counter-clockwise.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-13, 09:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,853
Posted By period3

torque wrench trouble

I bought a 3/8" 'click type' autocraft torque wrench, which is advertised to to have a 10-80 ft/lb range in 1 pound graduations.

Etched on the shaft of the wrench is a scale ranging from 120 to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,157
Posted By period3

excalibur

I ordered my excalibur 2 or 3 days ago at $800, and they agreed to give me a refund for the difference when I gave them a call. I'm not sure if it's a refund direct to my card, or if it's a voucher...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-13, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,157
Posted By period3

I debated for a while too, but I just ordered one...

I debated for a while too, but I just ordered one two days ago... There's not much I can get for $850.00 delivered to Canada. The only other frames I found in this price range were no-name china...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,718
Posted By period3

bling

In other words, it's all about the bling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,516
Posted By period3

Well I have no brakes at the moment, so I guess...

Well I have no brakes at the moment, so I guess that means I don't worry too much. I was just thinking it would be fun to be able to stop, so I was going to order a pair of brakes that would...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-13, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,516
Posted By period3

ultegra brakes, 105 levers.

Are the new ultegra brakes (6700) compatible with the new 105 levers (5700)? I've read conflicting information from several sources, including shimano. (Ultegra brake caliper manual says they...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-12, 08:19 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,453
Posted By period3

steel

Why do you think the ride of your friend's bike was primarily due to the frame material?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,031
Posted By period3

chemicals

There's also evidence that chemicals in the environment play a role. e.g. BPA causes weight gain in mice.

I thought this was an interesting article/program about it: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-12, 04:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,125
Posted By period3

bar tape

I usually don't like white, but damn, hot bike.

What bar tape is that? (I see some lettering, but my eyes suck and I can't make it out) It looks comfy... Lookin to change out this crappy...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-12, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By period3

shorter stem

Just put on a shorter stem.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,996
Posted By period3

I have never seen a CAAD frameset for $500 on...

I have never seen a CAAD frameset for $500 on ebay.

All the ones I see are upwards of $1000. e.g....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-15-11, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 397
Posted By period3

dura ace compatability question

I have a new generation (5700) 105 crank, front, and rear derailleur and some old beatup tiagra shifters.

I'll be upgrading my brifters shortly, but for around the same price as 105 I can get a...
Forum: For Sale
07-10-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 157,269
Posted By period3

Have: Thomson 100mm, 25.4 clamp stem, 6 deg rise....

Have: Thomson 100mm, 25.4 clamp stem, 6 deg rise.
Want: Silver 120mm stem, 25.4 clamp, 6-15 deg rise.
Forum: Touring
03-08-10, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 17,218
Posted By period3

randonneur pro

by the way, nashbar has randonneur pro RFX right now for $24.99, less the usual 10% - 20% coupon that they often have...

Not sure what the RFX stands for, but it looks to me like the same tire... ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 617
Posted By period3

sti clamps

I've tightened them down as hard I can and there is no up or down movement. However, I can still rotate the levers if I push them on sideways hard enough. Is it supposed to be like this, or are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-10-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,100
Posted By period3

thomson x4

I bought a thomson X4, but with my bike the steerer tube is bare steel - and you can see it through the spaces in the clamp. Was your steerer already black, or did you have to paint it? (Or is it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By period3

sizing

Yeah, it was sizing. I went with a slightly shorter (90mm vs 100mm) stem with a bit more rise (10 degrees vs 6 degrees). More importantly, I went with different handlebars (Ritchey Pro) that bring...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By period3

thanks

thanks all, for the suggestions. I think I will try spray painting the steerer tube. It might affect the stem grip on the steerer, but I think I would notice pretty soon if that was the case. If...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-09, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,559
Posted By period3

thomson x4 steerer tube

I recently replaced my Thomson elite stem with a Thomson X4. The steerer tube clamp has a space, so my steerer tube is exposed. This seems like an odd way to design a stem, and I'm concerned about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-09, 07:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 617
Posted By period3

sti clamp

I changed my handlebars from Nitto Randonneurs to a Ritchey Pro. My STI clamps don't seem to work with the Ritchey handlebar - they're a bit too big. Do STI lever clamps come in different sizes? ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-25-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,558
Posted By period3

sun venus

I have 32 spoke Sun Venus rims laced 3x to high flange formula hubs. Good wheels so far, although I sometimes wish the rims were a bit wider. I ride offroad, but don't actually race.
Forum: Touring
03-03-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,272
Posted By period3

trekking bars

Make sure you can live with the trekking bars. I tried them for a bit on my bike and didn't like them.

I found a flat bar with a good pair of L-shaped barends is a lot more comfortable, and...
Forum: Touring
03-02-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,157
Posted By period3

stem

Please post your results. I have a similar situation, different bike.

I'm using a 100mm, 5deg rise stem. I'm thinking of going to 90mm, 15 deg rise but I'm not sure if I'd notice a difference...
Forum: Touring
02-19-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,898
Posted By period3

randonneurs

I have a set of Randonneur bars on my bike as well, as my first set of drops. According to my shoulder measurements, I should take 42cm, so that's what I bought. I agree about buying one size up. ...
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-19-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,076
Posted By period3

townie bags

I've had no luck with the Nashbar townie basket. Every time I put groceries in it, they fall out when I go over bumps. I don't know if there is some trick for attaching it to the rack, but after a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-09, 08:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 21,880
Posted By period3

jamis

Jamis has some nice steel bikes.

http://jamisbikes.com/canada/thebikes/road/eclipse/images/enlarged/09_eclipsee.jpg
Forum: Touring
02-13-09, 08:28 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,020
Posted By period3

I found a Tiagra FD on ebay and bought it, but...

I found a Tiagra FD on ebay and bought it, but now I realize I forgot to check if it was a double or a triple. Can anyone tell by the picture if it it's for a double or triple?
...
Forum: Touring
02-12-09, 07:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,020
Posted By period3

fd

Yeah, it was a flat bar bike that I converted to drops. Actually, I pretty much converted everything. The only components left from the original bike are the frame, fork, and cranks.

Anyway, I...
Forum: Touring
02-12-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,020
Posted By period3

front derailleur

The current FD came with the bike (Jamis Coda) and seems to have been designed for MTB style shifters, because it won't work with my STI shifters. Right now my bike works fine as a double, but I...
Forum: Touring
02-11-09, 08:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,020
Posted By period3

front derailleur

I've seen a lot of recommendations for the Tiagra front derailleur, but the bike store doesn't have my size (31.8mm). They do have a braze-on version and an adapter.

Is there any disadvantage...
Forum: For Sale
02-11-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 409
Views: 157,269
Posted By period3

stem swap

Have: Thomson 25.4mm, 5degree stem, 100mm (Silver)

Want: Thomson 25.4mm, 15 degree stem, 90mm. (Silver or Black)
or another quality stem with similar dimensions.
Forum: Commuting
12-09-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,676
Posted By period3

coda vs aurora

I have a Coda, which I converted to drops. I like it a lot in both the flat bar and drop bar configuration... I don't think you can go wrong with either bike.
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