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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-21, 12:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By ruppster

After looking at pics online, I suspect it may be...

After looking at pics online, I suspect it may be an upgraded Raleigh Pursuit. Lugs look pretty similar, stamped dropouts, came with 27” wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 12:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By ruppster

Pretty soft aluminum, barely a paint nick where...

Pretty soft aluminum, barely a paint nick where it touches the down tube. Probably something heavy against it in the last 25 yrs of garage life. 😁
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By ruppster

Made for nutted brakes. Suspected the same about...

Made for nutted brakes. Suspected the same about 27” wheels, it does have large clearances, 32c should fit. You are correct about the tweaked front brake, I gently persuaded it back with a crescent...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 711
Posted By ruppster

This week’s find, mid 80s mystery frame

Found out in the trash, was/is missing seat post. Spent a couple of hours cleaning & lubing, everything is in pretty good shape. Mix of 1986 Shimano 105 & 600 indexed 6 speed. Brakes are Weinmann...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-20, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,049
Posted By ruppster

I’ve had this Atlantis around for a few years. I...

I’ve had this Atlantis around for a few years. I took it in trade for some bike mechanic work. It was/is a bit rough, but makes a great commuter. The seat tube is about 56cm c-c and the top tube is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-27-17, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By ruppster

Larger hole in the center for mountain bike thru...

Larger hole in the center for mountain bike thru axle is all.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-17, 08:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,731
Posted By ruppster

+1. The Roubaix is a decent “easy gravel” or chip...

+1. The Roubaix is a decent “easy gravel” or chip & seal bike. Or if there’s a mile or two of gravel in the middle of a 100k ride.
The yellow chain stays in my pic are on a Salsa Fargo. 700x40s in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-17, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,768
Posted By ruppster

OP, your fork may not be working properly because...

OP, your fork may not be working properly because it appears the fork tubes are uneven in the crown. Notice how the drive side has more protruding above the black crown than the non-drive side? That...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-17, 05:47 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,731
Posted By ruppster

32c Panaracer Gravel King SKs fit if you’re...

32c Panaracer Gravel King SKs fit if you’re looking for a gravel tire.
Also, I like the dual actuated Spyres better than the BB7 road. They feel better as well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-20-17, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,419
Posted By ruppster

TRP Spyres feel much better than BB7 road on my...

TRP Spyres feel much better than BB7 road on my Salsa Fargo. They’re also less fiddly to adjust.

BB7 mountain are much better than their road counterpart.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,795
Posted By ruppster

My 2017 Roubaix Comp will clear 32c Panaracer...

My 2017 Roubaix Comp will clear 32c Panaracer Gravel King SKs. The tight spot is either the seat tube or the front derailleur arm, they both look to be about the same clearance. Sloppy picture:
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-17, 07:50 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,795
Posted By ruppster

I have a pair of Hunt AeroLight with Schwalbe One...

I have a pair of Hunt AeroLight with Schwalbe One Pro 25mm (measure 26+) on my 2017 Comp as my "good" wheels. They are fantastic so far.

28mm Clemente LGGs (with tubes) went on the stock wheels as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-17, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,122
Posted By ruppster

Nice bike. How do 40s fit through the caliper...

Nice bike. How do 40s fit through the caliper brakes? Which model brakes? I have a 1986 Trek 400 that I’ve modernized with 9 speed Tiagra and a mountain bike cassette. The current brakes barely (have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-10-17, 10:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 44,187
Posted By ruppster

I’ve not tried a Diverge, but 32c GravelKing SKs...

I’ve not tried a Diverge, but 32c GravelKing SKs fit fine on a 2017 Roubaix just for a reference point. Mine measure 32.5 on the stock R470db wheels. It looks like a 33 could fit, but there would be...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-10-17, 08:43 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,797
Posted By ruppster

Correct. There is also where the Sync command...

Correct. There is also where the Sync command resides that will manually exchange info with RWGPS over a WiFi connection. Rides will be uploaded and routes downloaded.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-10-17, 08:38 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 23,797
Posted By ruppster

There are not any on-going problems with the...

There are not any on-going problems with the Bolt. There is an iOS 11 issue that causes Bluetooth to drop (not a GPS issue), but simply stopping and restarting the app fixes it. There may even be a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-24-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,173
Posted By ruppster

Wahoo Bolt Map screen with breadcrumb trail and...

Wahoo Bolt Map screen with breadcrumb trail and directions. Not mine, random internet pic.
https://coresites-cdn.factorymedia.com/rcuk/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Wahoo-Elemnt-Bolt-GPS-computer-5.jpg
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-21-17, 07:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,173
Posted By ruppster

It beeps and gives you a pop up of the turn...

It beeps and gives you a pop up of the turn direction and street name about 750 ft before turning. I use mine on the map page all the time (added speed and total mileage to that page) so I can see...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-21-17, 05:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,886
Posted By ruppster

Salsa Fargo? I found a NOS one for about 1/2 of...

Salsa Fargo? I found a NOS one for about 1/2 of retail. Looking forward to receiving it in a couple of days.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-20-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 20,173
Posted By ruppster

I have a Lezyne Super Enhanced GPS and a Wahoo...

I have a Lezyne Super Enhanced GPS and a Wahoo Bolt. The Wahoo is the better of the two for navigating. The downside is that road names are not displayed on the map page like a Garmin eTrex device....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-17, 05:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,505
Posted By ruppster

Just been getting back to cycling a lot after...

Just been getting back to cycling a lot after about 5 years.
Aug & Sept avg: 814 miles/mo, 35,315 ft/mo. About 43.4 ft/mile.
YTD: 3147 miles, 147,090 ft., 46.7 ft/mi.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-17, 06:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,729
Posted By ruppster

The 2017+ Specialized Roubaix will fit at least...

The 2017+ Specialized Roubaix will fit at least 32s. I think mine would fit up to 35mm wide, but it would be tight. I ride the occasional gravel road and lots of loose chip & seal with mine.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-17, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,288
Posted By ruppster

Bad luck. I ride mine on dirt & gravel roads...

Bad luck. I ride mine on dirt & gravel roads some. I have a gash in the rear tire, but it's holding up. I booted it with a dollar bill as insurance.
I did pinch flat a front, but that was a pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,795
Posted By ruppster

I'll double check, but thought I followed the...

I'll double check, but thought I followed the instructions. With no shims I could fit a piece of paper or two in the gap, just enough to rattle on gravel roads.

Edit: Went home, disassembled it....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-17, 08:36 AM
Replies: 717
Views: 266,795
Posted By ruppster

Make sure there is one of those plastic spacers...

Make sure there is one of those plastic spacers above the future shock cover. If not, the cover can rattle. I put one back in because of the rattling after initially slamming the stem on mine. For...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,685
Posted By ruppster

Buy a Wahoo Bolt. I own both units(Wahoo and...

Buy a Wahoo Bolt. I own both units(Wahoo and Super Enhanced GPS), the Wahoo is superior for navigation. The Lezyne gets "lost" easily if you go off route, very frustrating when riding a route with a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-08, 06:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By ruppster

If you want those to work on a flat bar road bike...

If you want those to work on a flat bar road bike (a road bike will be the only frame they work on, due to the short reach, not to mention clearance for only a 28mm tire) you will need levers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,474
Posted By ruppster

Atlantis, as received: ...

Atlantis, as received:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2159/2259759329_92d72c724f_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/2260554364_0f8ddbb66d.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-20-08, 05:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 703
Posted By ruppster

Use chain tensioners so you don't have to crank...

Use chain tensioners so you don't have to crank down against the aluminum so hard. I am currently using these...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-08, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 687
Posted By ruppster

The 8 speed chain will work with your drivetrain,...

The 8 speed chain will work with your drivetrain, but the chain will (probably) rub the big ring on your 2nd cog (next to biggest) when you are on the small ring. 10 speed cranks seem to be spaced a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,357
Posted By ruppster

Yes I did it to a CrossCheck. It had the original...

Yes I did it to a CrossCheck. It had the original 48/36 crank and I added a 11-32 cassette. The Tiagra rear derailleur actually worked for a couple of days (it used all of the B screw adjustment...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-08, 05:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,357
Posted By ruppster

You can use a mountain bike cassette (11-32 or...

You can use a mountain bike cassette (11-32 or 11-34), but change out your rear derailleur. JensonUSA has Deore rears for $19 here...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-08, 05:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By ruppster

You disassembled it improperly. You need to...

You disassembled it improperly. You need to reassemble it. On you picture above labelled "left side:.." You need to tighten the bolt and push the wedge out the opposite side. The whole unit will...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-13-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,901
Posted By ruppster

I would be interested in either one. The ti...

I would be interested in either one. The ti definetly would win for longevity. A few guys I ride with that have CF mountain bikes are always worried about going down on rocks or bashing the BB, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-08, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,123
Posted By ruppster

No, the wheels are 700c, just a bit lighter than...

No, the wheels are 700c, just a bit lighter than stock. I think it has 28s in the picture. It will fit 32s w/fenders & about 35s without.
The drivetrain is 9sp: Tiagra shifters, Tiagra (4550)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-08, 01:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,123
Posted By ruppster

The Nashbar Long Reach Brakes...

The Nashbar Long Reach Brakes (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=600069&subcategory=60001014&brand=&sku=11499&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Subcat%3A%20Road%20Brakes) will work,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,917
Posted By ruppster

Old Subaru, 96HP or so (no longer own): ...

Old Subaru, 96HP or so (no longer own):
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/photos/data/500/1388rear_pass.JPG

Fixed gear:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2096/2206438746_65383626f2.jpg
I have a couple...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,252
Posted By ruppster

I disagree. I replaced the R600 (Cannondale...

I disagree. I replaced the R600 (Cannondale archive calls it Ultegra, so maybe R700?) compact with a Truvativ 53/39. The Shimano compact actually shifted better (quicker shifting, less noise). A few...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,252
Posted By ruppster

I had a R600 on my Cannondale R1000 (2006, it...

I had a R600 on my Cannondale R1000 (2006, it came on it) and I have a 4550 on a Trek. The 4550 seems to work as well as the R600 did. It does say "Tiagra" on the arms, so no bling points.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-29-08, 05:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,458
Posted By ruppster

This...

This (http://www.bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC113897) says it is a 44-32-22. A quick search on Shimano's site did not turn up anything.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,411
Posted By ruppster

Group buy?

Group buy?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 05:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,431
Posted By ruppster

I think you need to look at "classic" steel bike...

I think you need to look at "classic" steel bike geometry. I have a 1986 Trek 400 that is close to your requirements. It is a 24" frame with a 59.6cm ST and a 57.5 TT, 73.5°ST and 73°HT. I am 6'2" as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-08, 05:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 670
Posted By ruppster

The pair I purchased have a seam in the middle,...

The pair I purchased have a seam in the middle, front to back, of the chamois. They are fine for short distances (40-50 miles), but I won't be riding any all day rides with them. The fabric is very...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 07:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,972
Posted By ruppster

About three years ago I spent alot of time in...

About three years ago I spent alot of time in Stone Ridge (on 209, S of Kingston) doing some consulting technical work for a company selling product to Big Blue in Poughkeepsie. I think you would get...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,491
Posted By ruppster

I have an A, 2 B's, 2 C's,1 D and 2 A's and 1 B...

I have an A, 2 B's, 2 C's,1 D and 2 A's and 1 B mountain bikes as well. I have less money in the B's, C's and D's than most have in an A, though. I often trade wrench labor for parts & swag $.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 07:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 943
Posted By ruppster

I have a pair of "black" Matrix Titan wheels, but...

I have a pair of "black" Matrix Titan wheels, but they are really brown...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 900
Posted By ruppster

I have an Alantis (currently built fixed). It is...

I have an Alantis (currently built fixed). It is 531C and very light.
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