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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-08-14, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,042
Posted By starjag

... but which one is which?

... but which one is which?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-29-14, 01:21 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,781
Posted By starjag

2014 Norco Revolver and 1995 KHS Montana. ...

2014 Norco Revolver and 1995 KHS Montana. Different uses these days, both kick-ass rides!

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh49/dr_iggi/Bike/NorcoKHS20141_zps20b6a643.jpg
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-12-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,752
Posted By starjag

Faced a similar question recently... what MTB...

Faced a similar question recently... what MTB after many years of road cycling? My last MTB was a rigid steel KHS that I bought new in 1995. I ended up with a Norco Revolver 7.1. A bit over your...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-07-14, 04:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,370
Posted By starjag

Former Toupe user here. I now use the Phenom...

Former Toupe user here. I now use the Phenom Expert 155 for all my rides, even 100+ miles.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-01-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,570
Posted By starjag

Sweet 27.5" steel hard tail

Where should I look for a sweet 27.5" steel hard tail? Looking for a complete bike under $4k, ideally with SRAM X01 type drivetrain. Is this possible? Nothing boutique or custom made. Nothing too...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-15-13, 05:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,326
Posted By starjag

Just adding that all the models that I have tried...

Just adding that all the models that I have tried have been "Expert" models.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-15-13, 05:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,326
Posted By starjag

I have used the Toupe, Toupe RBX, Phenom, Avatar,...

I have used the Toupe, Toupe RBX, Phenom, Avatar, and Romin. All 143mm with the exection of the Phenom (155mm). I currently have the Phenom on my pavement bike and the Avatar on my gravel bike. ...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-01-13, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,897
Posted By starjag

It's a Mavic rim. Will try both tricks and see...

It's a Mavic rim. Will try both tricks and see what gives. Thanks!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-01-13, 05:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 26,897
Posted By starjag

622x19 rims and 700x28 tires - fail!

622x19 rims and Conti Touring Plus 700x28 tires - fail! Pinched two inner tubes with the lever trying to put them on.

In theory 622x19 rims should take 700x28 tires. Maybe the Touring Plus tires...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-25-13, 06:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,775
Posted By starjag

Great info here. Thanks!

Great info here. Thanks!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-13, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,775
Posted By starjag

Thanks for the recommendations. I think I will...

Thanks for the recommendations. I think I will try either the Contis or the Panaracers. Cheers!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-23-13, 10:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,775
Posted By starjag

700x28 recommendation

Looking for a 700x28 tire able to handle paved and gravel roads. Maybe 50/50 split between pavement and gravel. The gravel tends to be well packed with short sandy portions. Trying to keep the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-16-13, 07:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,270
Posted By starjag

When riding in friendly groups, fenders are a...

When riding in friendly groups, fenders are a must! Solo riding or racing are different. During friendly rides, when wet and muddy, I don't want to be behind a rider without fenders.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,792
Posted By starjag

You might find something here...

You might find something here http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/908457-Cyclocross-bike-with-low-(road-touring)-bottom-bracket
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-13, 08:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,812
Posted By starjag

Has the geo for the Straggler been posted? ...

Has the geo for the Straggler been posted? Really curious about this model.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-13, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

Interesting. This is something I can feel while...

Interesting. This is something I can feel while riding. Certainly between 60 and 70, but maybe I won't be able to feel the difference between 68 and 70.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-28-13, 04:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

Looks great! Likely won't be a hit with the...

Looks great! Likely won't be a hit with the proper CX crowd... cable routing under the top tube?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-26-13, 05:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

Post #10...

Post #10 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=10) has the updated list.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-13, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

As BluesDawg said, this is "the developing...

As BluesDawg said, this is "the developing subcategory of gravel grinder bikes which combine manyfeatures of cyclocross bikes with lower bottom brackets and room for widertires but without the heft...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-13, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

Would love to see a list with more alternatives,...

Would love to see a list with more alternatives, maybe BB drops of 68mm and over. All-city, Habanero, Raleigh, Salsa, what else?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

This is exactly what I'm talking about,...

This is exactly what I'm talking about, particularly the Tamland! Anything else out there similar to the Tamland that might be available now?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-13, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,272
Posted By starjag

BB drop calculator

Hey, I'm trying to calculate the BB drop given some geo measures. I found this (http://sheldonbrown.com/bbdrop.html) spreadsheet on Sheldon Brown's site.

Any idea what the inputs would be given...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-13, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

Habanero Cross...

Habanero Cross (http://www.habcycles.com/cross.html) frame with BB drop of 78. Any experience with these frames?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-20-13, 06:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,379
Posted By starjag

Cyclocross bike with low (road/touring) bottom bracket

I'm looking for a cyclocross bike with low (road/touring) bottom bracket drop. The idea is to have a solid, flexible pavement/gravel bike with a low center of gravity.

Most of the cyclocross...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-19-13, 07:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

I've taken this route already. Most of the...

I've taken this route already. Most of the options that I've seen have relatively high bottom brackets. That's why I'm looking elsewhere.



Funky looking bike. Do we have reviews/reports from...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-18-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

Yes, did consider these alternatives. Fenders...

Yes, did consider these alternatives. Fenders and 28c tires appear to be an issue.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-18-13, 08:01 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

Not sure how the Marinoni offerings have changed...

Not sure how the Marinoni offerings have changed over the years. Is you Marinoni based on the Sportivo geometry or the Turismo geometry? Just curious.
http://www.marinoni.qc.ca/Html/Sportivo.html...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-18-13, 07:51 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

$2.5K or less, which I think should be plenty for...

$2.5K or less, which I think should be plenty for a non-custom option.



Maybe 22lbs with fenders? Not sure how reasonable this is with steel, maybe more reasonable with alum or carbon?


...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-17-13, 07:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

Nice options for Marinoni. There's a dealer...

Nice options for Marinoni. There's a dealer close by and I plan to follow up with them.



Any other big-name options that come to mind aside from Salsa and Cinelli. No dealers close by.

...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-17-13, 05:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 14,533
Posted By starjag

Steel, endurance, not boat anchor, etc - does it exist?

A steel, endurance bike that is not a boat anchor with 105 (or better) groupset with the potential to use 700x28c tires with fenders. Does it exist? Or is this something that needs to be custom?
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-07-13, 05:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,818
Posted By starjag

Any idea who's carrying these Zipp tires? I'm...

Any idea who's carrying these Zipp tires? I'm also looking for 25 wide but not as tall.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-06-13, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,765
Posted By starjag

Yes, a 100mm stem will get the job done. ...

Yes, a 100mm stem will get the job done. Standover, reach, stack fit well.



Any particular brand/model that you recommend?

Cheers!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-06-13, 07:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,765
Posted By starjag

Here is the geometry. The bike in question is...

Here is the geometry. The bike in question is 49cm size, which is the right size for my height.
...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-06-13, 06:58 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,765
Posted By starjag

Rando/brevet advice - Upgrade Kona Jake the Snake? Something else?

What would you change to make this 2013 Kona Jake the Snake an ideal rando/brevet bike? Likely talking about 200-600km self-supported rides, with 500-5000m climbing. Certainly not touring.

Is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-13, 06:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 21,360
Posted By starjag

What a nice "problem" to have. Earlier in the...

What a nice "problem" to have. Earlier in the year, I was considering the Colnago CX vs the Pinarello FPQuattro. Several notches and cash below your choices, but along the same lines. More classic...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-25-13, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By starjag

^^^^ Thanks for the link. Just got it!

^^^^ Thanks for the link. Just got it!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-13, 05:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By starjag

Indeed. Most bikes come with lots of...

Indeed. Most bikes come with lots of steerer-tube slack... you might only need a couple spacers to find the proper fit. I have a single 1-cm spacer on the FPQuattro.

I moved from a Cannondale...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 04:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,761
Posted By starjag

Love my Pinarello FPQuattro with Athena. The...

Love my Pinarello FPQuattro with Athena. The KOBH is the relaxed model. However, I have done 200+km rides with the FPQuattro without comfort problems. The Pinarello frames tend to be slightly...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-09-13, 05:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 773
Posted By starjag

Garmin 800 - best online deal?

Any ideas about the website with the best deal on a Garmin 800? I know that recently there was a $100 rebate, but not sure if that is offered any longer. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-13, 05:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By starjag

Nice. Wishing Dorel and their brands good luck...

Nice. Wishing Dorel and their brands good luck with their own stores.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-13, 05:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,922
Posted By starjag

Very nice indeed. Rather different these days...

Very nice indeed. Rather different these days and well executed!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-13, 05:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,621
Posted By starjag

Could you mention a couple options? Thanks!

Could you mention a couple options? Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-13, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,775
Posted By starjag

I have used 143 Toupe, 143 Toupe RBX, 143 Romin...

I have used 143 Toupe, 143 Toupe RBX, 143 Romin Evo, and 155 Phenom. All Expert models. My preference is the Phenom and I have used it for a few 130+km rides.

Would like to try the Romin Evo in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-13, 07:58 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 15,280
Posted By starjag

If shipping to Canada is possible, I'm still in. ...

If shipping to Canada is possible, I'm still in. Jersey and bibs, both medium.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-13, 06:59 AM
Replies: 969
Views: 39,171
Posted By starjag

What a silly thought!

What a silly thought!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-13, 07:08 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 15,280
Posted By starjag

If shipping to Canada is possible, then I'm in...

If shipping to Canada is possible, then I'm in for jersey, bibs, and socks.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 09:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By starjag

Absolutely! Instructions like this from the...

Absolutely! Instructions like this from the manufacturer make more sense than saying "to ensure your saddle is et up correctly - middle third is level."
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-13, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By starjag

The Rubik's cube idea is genius! I do keep a...

The Rubik's cube idea is genius! I do keep a cube in my office for entertainment... now I need one at home as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-13, 01:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By starjag

Specialized saddles - "middle third is level"

On the back of the plastic that holds the Specialized saddles... "to ensure your saddle is et up correctly - middle third is level." Is it only me that finds this recommendation rather impractical...
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