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Forum: For Sale
05-11-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 157,252
Posted By Roadie607

Have: Ritchey WCS C260 BB Black 70mm 6 deg +-,...

Have: Ritchey WCS C260 BB Black 70mm 6 deg +-, Kalloy Uno 60mm 6 deg +. Both are 1.125" 31.8mm

Want: Anything 50mm and shorter 1.125" and 31.8mm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-14, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By Roadie607

Yes, I deflated the tire before using the...

Yes, I deflated the tire before using the tensionmeter. Okay, I'm going to try to rebuild it without unlacing the wheel. The only other explanation I can think of for the loosening of the spokes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-14, 10:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 758
Posted By Roadie607

Bend in rim affecting spoke tension?

Hey guys, this one's for the wheel gurus out there.

So I learned how to build wheels this year and have a couple of sets under my belt now. Not to brag, but I wouldn't consider myself a novice...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-14, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By Roadie607

Gotcha. Well time will tell if the seal redesign...

Gotcha. Well time will tell if the seal redesign worked, though I've always had good experiences with Shimano BBs (at least compared to GXP). Thanks for the input.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-14, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By Roadie607

How would that not matter? Smaller bearings mean...

How would that not matter? Smaller bearings mean a shorter service life if I'm not mistaken. I'm really not interested in anything else when it comes to BBs. I installed the cups before I weighed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-14, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 989
Posted By Roadie607

New Shimano BB design

Does anyone know if the bearings in the new(ish) Shimano 6800, 9000, XTR, etc. bottom brackets are smaller than the previous generations? I recently got my hands on the Dura Ace BB9000 and noticed a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 10:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,836
Posted By Roadie607

Thanks for all the replies guys. I tried 105/110...

Thanks for all the replies guys. I tried 105/110 PSI F/R today, off from my usual 120/120. N. Jersey roads were poop to begin with but 4 snow storms (or 5? I stopped counting...) and all the plowing,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,836
Posted By Roadie607

Tire Pressure

I know this issue has been talked to death but I want to hear some current viewpoints on the age old question of optimal tire pressure, optimal being lowest rolling resistance to a reasonable point...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 01:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

Ah okay so it has more to do with tension...

Ah okay so it has more to do with tension imbalance. I did happen upon an write up about lacing patterns that attempt to counteract tension imbalance without decreasing wheel stiffness. Author stated...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 12:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

I must've missed this part. I think I understand....

I must've missed this part. I think I understand. The bracing angle for the DS should be as wide as possible to preserve lateral stiffness of the wheel. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Bob, just noticed...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 10:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

That's interesting. Again, not an advanced wheel...

That's interesting. Again, not an advanced wheel builder here so forgive my ignorance. I've heard of many ways to try to account for DS and NDS tension imbalance, but that's the first time I've heard...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 08:50 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

+1 Radial lacing is probably moreso a way of...

+1 Radial lacing is probably moreso a way of easing production and reducing production time, rather than something that offers any tangible benefits.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

Don't get me wrong, I'd say that 95% of the...

Don't get me wrong, I'd say that 95% of the people who've laced them up would say that they are fine rims. However, it's those 5% that have me worried. I've juggled with products like that in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

I believe he means that 2x gives you spokes that...

I believe he means that 2x gives you spokes that are the most tangent to the hub flange.

Radial DS, 2x NDS? Are you sure you don't have this the other way around? Granted I'm not a wheel building...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 08:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,548
Posted By Roadie607

Hahaha as a college student and racer, that one...

Hahaha as a college student and racer, that one hit the nail right on the head. I have seen tactics in lower cat races, though not quite as well executed as those you see in pro tours, are usually...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,548
Posted By Roadie607

This.

This.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 11:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

I'd like to thank you all for your input, I...

I'd like to thank you all for your input, I appreciate it! This forum constantly amazes me with its wealth of knowledge.



I indeed am not riding cobbles but thanks. The super low profile and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 10:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,089
Posted By Roadie607

Custom wheel set, suggestions?

Hey guys, happy MLK day!

So backstory: I'm a 150 lbs competitive rider and I bent the axle and put a hop in the rear wheel of my Vuelta Corsa SLRs, though I don't remember hitting a pothole or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-13, 08:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,207
Posted By Roadie607

I agree, which is why I put "technically" in...

I agree, which is why I put "technically" in there. A 0.21% increase in acceleration doesn't seems like much, and that's because it isn't much. Some would argue that over the course of a multi-day...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,207
Posted By Roadie607

Also consider that the saved weight reduces the...

Also consider that the saved weight reduces the rotational inertia of the wheels, theoretically allowing them to be easier to spin up. This is part of the reason why saving weight on your wheelset...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-13, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,751
Posted By Roadie607

tcs, thanks for the correction. That would...

tcs, thanks for the correction. That would explain the lack of the sprocket spacer in the S2 hub. I will try to replace the stock sprocket dust cap with the steel dust cap and spacer as in the old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-13, 02:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,751
Posted By Roadie607

Sturmey Archer S2 Duomatic hub internals and insights. Pictures!

So I finally got around to busting open my Sunrace Sturmey Archer S2 Duomatic kickshifting hub last night to convert it to an oil based lubrication system. I could hear an audible grinding noise...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-13, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,521
Posted By Roadie607

Maybe Teflon tape around the plug, then press fit...

Maybe Teflon tape around the plug, then press fit it into the crown? You could also try some sort of automotive gasket sealant, but it's hard to imagine pressurized air of any strength not finding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,846
Posted By Roadie607

Haha thanks. I'll just go ahead and use the...

Haha thanks. I'll just go ahead and use the Finish Line Teflon grease then.

Crisco, bad for your heart, worse for your hubs.
Forum: Northeast
10-24-13, 07:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By Roadie607

Tom, I usually only will travel to ride if there...

Tom, I usually only will travel to ride if there is an occasion or I'm going mountain biking. Between the cost (marginal, though still more than free) and time spent traveling, it just isn't worth it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-24-13, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,846
Posted By Roadie607

Sturmey Archer Bearing Grease

Howdy folks. I'm going to open up my Sturmey Archer S2 Kickback hub so I've been reading up on SA hub maintenance and overhauls. Many of the articles I've come across specifically mention the use of...
Forum: Northeast
10-22-13, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By Roadie607

Jerseyjim and zowie, thanks so much for the...

Jerseyjim and zowie, thanks so much for the replies, really appreciate the help. I was beginning to think that I'd be riding the same out and back loop forever. I already recon-ed the one that passes...
Forum: Northeast
10-20-13, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By Roadie607

Yup Harrison. Still saving up for a car (college...

Yup Harrison. Still saving up for a car (college student aka poor) so I guess anything you mentioned to the South is kinda tough. I lived in NY for a bit so I guess I'll just have to nut up and...
Forum: Northeast
10-18-13, 06:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,327
Posted By Roadie607

NJ: Hudson County road rides

Howdy guys, I just moved to Hudson County across the river from Newark and so far I'm at a loss for what roadies do for their long rides here. I've been riding short 30 mile loops around the area but...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,541
Posted By Roadie607

Carbon Concepts bikes?

Hey guys, I came across a Fusion frameset by Carbon Concepts locally for a seemingly good price, and I was wondering if any of you guys have any experience with them. It's a carbon frameset with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,927
Posted By Roadie607

So I'm assuming a cone that works for a 9mm axle...

So I'm assuming a cone that works for a 9mm axle would be slightly smaller than one that work with a 9.5mm axle, and therefore be incompatible with the cups. Also, the dust caps would be a slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-05-13, 06:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,927
Posted By Roadie607

Changing hub axle diameter

Howdy, I'm thinking about replacing the front bolt-on axle of my 29er wheelset with a QR axle. I measured the current solid axle with a pair of calipers and found the axle diameter to be 9.5mm or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-13, 05:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,100
Posted By Roadie607

+1 I rode a SS as a commuter before which...

+1

I rode a SS as a commuter before which had a flip flop hub. I installed a fixed cog just to see what all this fuss was about. Not one of my better ideas.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-13, 08:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,100
Posted By Roadie607

Frame material and construction is also a big...

Frame material and construction is also a big factor. Most road frame, save for some aero models, generally incorporate some desire to minimize road feedback to make for a more stable and comfortable...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-13, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,291
Posted By Roadie607

2008 Cannondale F3 quote

I'm looking to begin my first steps into the world of non-road riding and I came across a 2008 Cdale F3 locally for $650. It's built around the Caffeine frame and has an 80mm Head Shok with a mixed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By Roadie607

Right. 318137

Right.
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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 07:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By Roadie607

Thanks, if my pro roadie career doesn't take off...

Thanks, if my pro roadie career doesn't take off I was thinking about getting into the PI business.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 07:05 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 11,848
Posted By Roadie607

Vuelta Corsa SLRs from Nashbar? I have a couple...

Vuelta Corsa SLRs from Nashbar? I have a couple thousand on mine and they have been very robust thus far. Freehub has been reliable and quite frankly the mechanism sounds very strong. Hit some pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,208
Posted By Roadie607

Stolen giant tcr advanced sl (black) - ny metro area

Mod, if this isn't where this goes please move it to where it does.

Hey guys. I was lurking craigslist when I happened upon a black 2012 Giant TCR Advanced with ISP, Dura Ace 7900, and Zipp 404s....
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-13, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

Wow, that's gorgeous! I have a Trek 500 SS, which...

Wow, that's gorgeous! I have a Trek 500 SS, which looks like an 890 in sport touring form; same paint and tubing. If it can haul the bulk goods of Costco it has my vote. Great build.

For...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-14-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

I do realize that that man is using smaller...

I do realize that that man is using smaller wheels than most folders, making the gorilla image look a bit worse than it would normally be. I also realize that yes, a smaller bike running the same...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-12-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

YES. That is exactly what I'd picture myself as....

YES. That is exactly what I'd picture myself as. Road cyclists are shallow people. It's a sad truth.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-09-13, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,839
Posted By Roadie607

Be aware that this will chip and flake off fairly...

Be aware that this will chip and flake off fairly easily. Also, rust underneath the surface of the primer will continue to grow and eventually show through the paint.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-09-13, 06:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

To be honest, I just don't know if I'd be able to...

To be honest, I just don't know if I'd be able to get over looking like a circus gorilla riding a bike... I do understand the concept though, you can get the load pretty darn low on those bikes.

I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-09-13, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

I'm seeing the night bike coming through; you...

I'm seeing the night bike coming through; you ought to get a pic of what that thing can do to a dark road! I imagine the triple is a necessity... I never really considered a trailer before, mostly...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-07-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

Wow. You got some serious hauling capability...

Wow. You got some serious hauling capability there. What's the trailer?
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-07-13, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,848
Posted By Roadie607

Let's see your rigid MTBs

So I'm toying with the idea of converting an old rigid MTB, something like an 80s-90s Trek 930, into a dedicated utility bike. Seems like it would be a good option since I prefer the low maintenance...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By Roadie607

Sorry, it would be the G29 from bikesdirect.com....

Sorry, it would be the G29 from bikesdirect.com. http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/g29ss.htm

Interesting, so most modern (2000 on) bikes should be able to accommodate a suspension fork?...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-13, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
Posted By Roadie607

Gravity G29 - Suspension corrected geo?

Hey guys, quick question. Does anyone know if the G29 SS will take a 100mm sus fork? Thanks!
Forum: Introductions
04-14-13, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 286
Posted By Roadie607

Hey Velocepedia, welcome to the forum. Go All...

Hey Velocepedia, welcome to the forum. Go All Blacks!
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