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12-27-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By the sci guy

you can definitely have some fun with it. I had...

you can definitely have some fun with it. I had one, and whle the RSX groupset is pretty good, actually, you can put more modern stuff on it too. Like others have said if you do some simple...
08-01-23, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By the sci guy

$15 plus shipping for something that should be...

$15 plus shipping for something that should be universal or - well, let's honest, this should cost $2.

But, thank you for pointing me to this.
08-01-23, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By the sci guy

I know but it requires a tool and time. ...

I know but it requires a tool and time.
Unstrapping the bands and moving to another bike is way faster.

I have 3 bikes I ride consistently to commute or do social/taco rides on so I want to be...
07-31-23, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By the sci guy

I don't want to strap on zip ties because then...

I don't want to strap on zip ties because then you gotta scratch up your stem when cutting them off with a utility knife. I swap parts all the time so it'd be really inconvenient.

I've had the...
07-30-23, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By the sci guy

Stem mount with rubberbands for Wahoo Bolt 2

Would love to use my new Bolt 2 on other bikes I have but the other mount that comes in the box is attached via zip ties?? What nonsense. Is there a garmin-style mount that exists that uses the...
06-17-23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By the sci guy

thanks all. ordered it this morning!

thanks all. ordered it this morning!
06-16-23, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 355
Posted By the sci guy

Is this the right BB replacement?

A local shop installed this BB back in 2013 before I started doing a lot of stuff myself so I never really looked into it until now because I think I need to replace it because I keep getting a...
05-29-23, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,079
Posted By the sci guy

I've been rocking the HWY1 bars for almost a...

I've been rocking the HWY1 bars for almost a decade at this point. Started on my SS commuter bike, currently they're moved over to my vintage road bike. Exactly the same kind of thing I was looking...
05-28-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,732
Posted By the sci guy

I assume your referring to the tires? No, there...

I assume your referring to the tires? No, there were no clearance issues. I sold this to a BF member shortly after completing - not sure if they've switched anything out since then!
Forum: Texas
04-29-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,678
Posted By the sci guy

Indeed for the most part. Wind has been the main...

Indeed for the most part. Wind has been the main issue all spring!
I did Pedaling the Prairie, Tour de Houston, Zuhne Education Ride, & Bluebonnet this year - a few less than usual - they were all...
Forum: Texas
04-22-23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 726
Views: 88,678
Posted By the sci guy

was going to originally but ended up not being...

was going to originally but ended up not being able to. But I've hit a bunch of the t-shirt rides this season so far. Bluebonnet Express is tomorrow. Can't believe next week is the MS already!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-23, 08:44 PM
Replies: 276
Views: 15,534
Posted By the sci guy

I worry about the cannondale carbon slice front...

I worry about the cannondale carbon slice front fork on my 2001 R1000 - the frame is aluminum. but the fork is 22 years old. But looks in decent condition? Hard to tell.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-23, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10,407
Views: 3,331,702
Posted By the sci guy

that is a sleek sexy machine. love the colors....

that is a sleek sexy machine. love the colors. what's the brifters?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-22-23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

nah man, I’d keep it traditional. The look of the...

nah man, I’d keep it traditional. The look of the cables is part of the aesthetic.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-23, 08:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

Glad to see some progress!! What’s next?

Glad to see some progress!! What’s next?
01-18-23, 06:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,931
Posted By the sci guy

I was running a 48/17 previously and found that...

I was running a 48/17 previously and found that was a good combo for going pretty good on flat and being able to climb a bit too. (I was freewheelin', not fixed though).
I switched to a 46/17 and I...
12-14-22, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By the sci guy

i really like those mks urban platforms but they...

i really like those mks urban platforms but they don't look like they are double sided - and there are times when i just need to start pedaling quickly without putting my foot into the cages.
12-05-22, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 849,752
Posted By the sci guy

oh man when he lays out that pedestrian. Poor guy.

oh man when he lays out that pedestrian. Poor guy.
12-02-22, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,012
Views: 301,918
Posted By the sci guy

Very nice! What size frame is that? I had my...

Very nice!
What size frame is that?
I had my eyes set on a Big Block the other year as well - specifically this colorway as well cause I really love it.
11-26-22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,251
Posted By the sci guy

Suggestions for Flat Pedals & cages or straps

I've currently got some Origin8 track pedals with some MKS toe cages. The pedals are kinda small platform wise, so I'm looking for something larger. I want to either be able to continue using the toe...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-22, 04:20 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

Aww that sucks. Hope you recover quickly. I wanna...

Aww that sucks. Hope you recover quickly. I wanna see that final build
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-22, 10:34 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

How’s it coming, SoSmellyAir ?

How’s it coming, SoSmellyAir ?
11-15-22, 06:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By the sci guy

or just get another rack meant for bikes with rim...

or just get another rack meant for bikes with rim brakes
11-15-22, 06:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 315
Posted By the sci guy

Looks like either of these will do the job, if i...

Looks like either of these will do the job, if i understand correctly.

https://www.jandd.com/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=FDBFA

https://crossobags.com/product/rack-adapter-disc-brakes/
11-15-22, 01:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,074
Posted By the sci guy

At the time they were the only levers in the shop...

At the time they were the only levers in the shop and they were small which is what I was looking for to keep things as low profile as possible.
It is used with a Tektro r559 road brake caliper.
11-14-22, 11:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,074
Posted By the sci guy

Here’s some pics I took ...

Here’s some pics I took


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/7bccb67a_81c0_43da_9fb7_b4ab4403674b_381bc8ba16a5947516d2e682d4e2a96b5d7cf49e.jpeg...
11-14-22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,074
Posted By the sci guy

Thanks for the info and thoughts about the...

Thanks for the info and thoughts about the safety, but I’ve used these levers with these bars for well over a year with those rubber shims without any issues. Then I switched to different bars, but...
11-11-22, 05:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,074
Posted By the sci guy

Where can I get rubber shim thingys?

Talking the thin or multi-sized pack or the rubber shim strips thingys you put around the clamp of your brake levers or light or GPS mount so it gets tight on the handlebars. I have 1 left and it's...
10-16-22, 08:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,783
Posted By the sci guy

after i cleaned the fork was able to see that the...

after i cleaned the fork was able to see that the tab had done a lot more damage than I thought originally. ...
10-16-22, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,783
Posted By the sci guy

So all the 1" spacers I had were all tabbed so at...

So all the 1" spacers I had were all tabbed so at first I tried flip-flopping the location of the 2 already on there, but the threads on the fork are just too soft/worn down at this point because I...
10-14-22, 03:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,783
Posted By the sci guy

Thanks for the input y’all. I’ll have at it this...

Thanks for the input y’all. I’ll have at it this weekend and see what I can do. I’ve got extra spacers and even an extra keyed spacer too, though this one doesn’t look damaged. Will report back!
10-14-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,783
Posted By the sci guy

Threads on steerer stripped/crushed - solutions?

So I was constantly having to reset my headset after every day or riding and I finally just pulled the whole thing apart and when I did I found the spacer (the one with the little tooth that sits in...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,519
Posted By the sci guy

do these have a liner or do I need to wear some...

do these have a liner or do I need to wear some unmentionables underneath? Hard to tell.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-22, 08:14 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,376,591
Posted By the sci guy

Thanks! I'm super stoked about it. I searched for...

Thanks! I'm super stoked about it. I searched for that exact frame & colorway for about 2.5 years (and in my smaller size it was so hard). I wasn't sure I'd love the yellow stripes on the tires but...
Forum: Commuting
09-29-22, 01:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,519
Posted By the sci guy

Alternatives to tights for cooler weather

I don’t love rolling up to work in typical spandex cycling tights that leave nothing to the imagination for my coworkers - the bike rack is right outside the main entrance.

So as the weather...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-22, 05:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

Thanks! Aesthetics are important to me, and I...

Thanks! Aesthetics are important to me, and I love colorful bikes. I hate black cable housing, so I always try to find 2 colors (if needed) that work well together, and work with the colors of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-22, 08:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

sorry to hear you haven’t had a lot of progress!...

sorry to hear you haven’t had a lot of progress! I’m excited to see that thing in full blazing colors.

the cables and housing are jagwire kits ordered from Amazon only because my local shop...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-22, 04:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,189
Posted By the sci guy

Hey SoSmellyAir how's your build coming? I...

Hey SoSmellyAir how's your build coming?

I finally had time to go take some glamour shots of my finished build. So, it's done! Pics below. I absolutely love this bike. It looks hot. It rides fast....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-22, 09:34 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,376,591
Posted By the sci guy

the bar tape is Arundel Art Gecko. it's very MC...

the bar tape is Arundel Art Gecko. it's very MC Escher-esque and I love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-22, 11:54 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,376,591
Posted By the sci guy

My latest build is complete. Will put full specs...

My latest build is complete. Will put full specs in my build thread but here’s the money shot.
2001 Cannondale R1000, retrofitted with full 105 R7000 except the crank which is 5800 because I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-22, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3,249
Views: 630,119
Posted By the sci guy

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x2000/40bf7aee_e1d3_42bd_bc2b_762111dc1018_e501dfb0293e72fc38203b6ce38a936c965ad907.jpeg
Forum: Commuting
09-17-22, 09:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By the sci guy

The rack isn't currently on the bike. It partly...

The rack isn't currently on the bike. It partly because it's not just my dedicated commuter bike. It's a single speed I use for group rides and general buffoonery. So I didn't want a rack hanging off...
Forum: Commuting
09-15-22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,586
Posted By the sci guy

SOrry I guess I was equating stiffness with...

SOrry I guess I was equating stiffness with thickness to a point - but I do mean thick because as I said in my first post, the sneakers I originally got had a very thin and therefore flexible sole -...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-22, 06:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,586
Posted By the sci guy

Sorry I missed your post! It's looking more and...

Sorry I missed your post! It's looking more and more like this is what I'll go with. Someone said Vans look beefy but their soles are pretty thin actually.



I tried on a pair of regular adidas...
Forum: Commuting
09-07-22, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By the sci guy

Well, I ordered the Osprey Radial backapck I...

Well, I ordered the Osprey Radial backapck I linked to in the 2nd post. I'm not worried about carrying extra clothes because I ride in bike shorts/shirt, and pack my work clothes. It's a 9.5 mile...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By the sci guy

the shower/day use locker is across the street at...

the shower/day use locker is across the street at the YMCA, so keeping stuff at my desk is pretty much a non-starter. I will eventually have a pair of dress shoes there, but that’s about the most I...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,586
Posted By the sci guy

also looking at these:...

also looking at these:...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-22, 05:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,586
Posted By the sci guy

Anyone have experience with Chrome Industries...

Anyone have experience with Chrome Industries shoes? Currently looking at these: https://www.chromeindustries.com/product/kursk-aw-sneaker/FW-173.html?dwvar_FW-173_color=BKGU&cgid=sneakers
They...
Forum: Commuting
09-06-22, 05:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By the sci guy

This has been a little harder than I thought -...

This has been a little harder than I thought - there are a lot of options out there, but most are too small, or aren't really for full bike commuters, more for people packing just laptops and files...
Forum: Commuting
09-03-22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,485
Posted By the sci guy

So far this one is leading the charge: ...

So far this one is leading the charge:
https://www.osprey.com/us/en/product/radial-RADIALF19.html
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