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Posted By RoyIII

Smaller frame is good. Get bars and stem that...

Smaller frame is good. Get bars and stem that bring it into your aura, and ride it.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-14, 09:22 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,717
Posted By RoyIII

I'd buy the best set of ROL Wheels I could...

I'd buy the best set of ROL Wheels I could afford. http://www.rolwheels.com/wheels/wheel/c45r-clincher Then I'd tune up my groupset and ride.
11-26-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 27,079
Views: 3,092,712
Posted By RoyIII

About 60f today, 10-12 wind from NW in...

About 60f today, 10-12 wind from NW in Waxahachie, Texas today. I did a 2 hour ride on my fixed gear. Terrific ride!
11-18-14, 12:50 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,920
Posted By RoyIII

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Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,307
Posted By RoyIII

415212 Click on the pix - It gets bigger. ...

415212 Click on the pix - It gets bigger. GIOS Compact Pro.
10-21-14, 01:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,249
Posted By RoyIII

I have 165s on my fixed bike and 170s on the SS...

I have 165s on my fixed bike and 170s on the SS and Geared bikes. I've been riding all my life and I cannot tell the difference.
10-03-14, 08:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By RoyIII

Campagnolo Hiddenset for Carbon Steerers?

Has Campy made a steerer wedge, not a star nut, for a hidden set that will work with a carbon steerer? The last thread on this topic was in 2010 and I read star nut only. Is this still the case?
09-30-14, 09:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,169
Posted By RoyIII

I ride my carbon bike all the time without worry....

I ride my carbon bike all the time without worry. If it ever fails I'll get back about it. I expect it to outlive me.
09-28-14, 11:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,029
Posted By RoyIII

Here is a link to a site about helmet standards :...

Here is a link to a site about helmet standards : Bicycle Helmet Standards (http://www.helmets.org/standard.htm) . Any CPSC approved helmet will protect your head. You can spend from about...
09-24-14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,217
Posted By RoyIII

Walmart sells cheap fixed gear bikes.

Walmart sells cheap fixed gear bikes.
09-24-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 474
Views: 91,949
Posted By RoyIII

A shadow of my former, younger, self!

A shadow of my former, younger, self!
09-20-14, 09:05 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,373
Posted By RoyIII

I like Walmart. Glad they are encouraging bike...

I like Walmart. Glad they are encouraging bike rides.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-14, 12:08 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 22,074
Posted By RoyIII

I take a house key and a shop key (where the bike...

I take a house key and a shop key (where the bike goes), about $5.00 my Y card and my health insurance card all together. I take my phone. I usually ride with a liner under shorts so I have...
09-05-14, 12:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,376
Posted By RoyIII

Keep it! Never sell a good bike like this. I...

Keep it! Never sell a good bike like this. I like your idea: "Then again I could add bullmoose bars, make it a relaxed coastal cruiser." Convert it to Single Speed or fixed.
09-02-14, 12:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By RoyIII

OK. I misunderstood. I'm getting new ones.

OK. I misunderstood. I'm getting new ones.
09-02-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By RoyIII

Thanks, HillRider. I'll take a chance on the...

Thanks, HillRider. I'll take a chance on the ones I have and replace them if necessary.
Forum: Commuting
09-01-14, 07:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,278
Posted By RoyIII

I stopped using a computer a few years ago. I...

I stopped using a computer a few years ago. I don't care about yearly mileage and ride the bike as a workout, daily with some rest days as needed. I found the computer to be a distraction.
09-01-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By RoyIII

Just ordered three Centaur 10 speed chains from...

Just ordered three Centaur 10 speed chains from XX Cycles. I'll use conned links already on hand
09-01-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By RoyIII

I've always gone by age (all 3 are aged), New...

I've always gone by age (all 3 are aged), New cranksets and cassettes on two of the bikes, and probably all three stretched. Besides I'd just like a change. Thanks for the comments. I'm sticking...
09-01-14, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 915
Posted By RoyIII

Campagnolo Chains?

I'm replacing chains on three Campy equipped bikes. All connex now and just on the bikes too long and causing sloppy shifting. One bike has a new cassette, another a modified campy cassette, and...
08-21-14, 03:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,944
Posted By RoyIII

Force worked! Pretty much. Except the left ring...

Force worked! Pretty much. Except the left ring got stripped to the point where I could not use the tool. Soft aluminum. I sawed it out w/o hurting the threads. This was a Stronglight bottom...
08-20-14, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,944
Posted By RoyIII

Need to release loctite!

I applied loctite blue to a bottom bracket thread - non drive side, Left - I was not able to get the left ring seated before the lactate set and need to undo the loctite. Can anyone advise how to...
08-13-14, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,155
Posted By RoyIII

Get some new tires for your present bike, oil the...

Get some new tires for your present bike, oil the chain and ride it. You really do not need a new bike. You just need to ride.
08-06-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,021
Posted By RoyIII

"The hill peaks are higher." Maybe you should...

"The hill peaks are higher." Maybe you should train more on the short ride with more hills or steeper or higher hills. You did not say what your fitness level is, but it sounds like you're just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,516
Posted By RoyIII

I ride my single speed and my fixed gear bikes...

I ride my single speed and my fixed gear bikes with Keen sandals on MKS pedals.
08-05-14, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,063
Posted By RoyIII

I'm buying my next helmet at Walmart.

I'm buying my next helmet at Walmart.
08-05-14, 12:09 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 16,311
Posted By RoyIII

I have a Team Pro that is a good saddle. I had...

I have a Team Pro that is a good saddle. I had another team pro I could not get used to - sold it. I like my other saddles just as much - sell italia and specialized toupe
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By RoyIII

All due respect, Mr. Shoota, this is a relatively...

All due respect, Mr. Shoota, this is a relatively new saddle. It's not necessarily vintage or classic. It's a new product, but thanks for your interest.
08-03-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,484
Posted By RoyIII

I'm switched everything over to 25s, except for...

I'm switched everything over to 25s, except for my carbon bike with 23s. I like Michelin Krylons. http://harriscyclery.net/product/michelin-dynamic-sport-185150-1.htm
08-03-14, 11:18 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 18,542
Posted By RoyIII

I do not think so. However, I am one who...

I do not think so. However, I am one who believes the best tubing ever made is 531.
08-02-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,418
Posted By RoyIII

Beautiful! Excellent choice.

Beautiful! Excellent choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-14, 03:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,170
Posted By RoyIII

Brooks Cambium Saddle ?

Anyone have experience with the Brooks Cambium saddle? Brooks C17 Cambium Men's Saddle - Harris Cyclery bicycle shop - West Newton, Massachusetts...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-14, 11:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,416
Posted By RoyIII

http://www.rolwheels.com 396836

http://www.rolwheels.com 396836
08-01-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 957
Posted By RoyIII

I'd take the day off before your 50 mile ride. ...

I'd take the day off before your 50 mile ride. My biggest problem with longer rides is whether my butt is used to a long time on the saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-14, 05:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,711
Posted By RoyIII

I've never sold a bike. I've given bikes that I...

I've never sold a bike. I've given bikes that I built up to my son in law, nephew, daughter and her significant other. Oh, and my wife has taken possession of a Schwinn I restored as a single...
07-26-14, 11:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,581
Posted By RoyIII

I bought a pair of Dettos on eBay some years ago....

I bought a pair of Dettos on eBay some years ago. Super shoes and set up with Look cleat attachments.
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By RoyIII

Here's an idea. Look at eBay sold bikes and see...

Here's an idea. Look at eBay sold bikes and see what these went for.
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By RoyIII

Just for comparison, I've had my GIOS bike 10-12...

Just for comparison, I've had my GIOS bike 10-12 years. Here's what went into it. I built up my Compact Pro with a frame from Excel Sports for $900.00. Alloy Chorus 10 speed except for centaur...
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By RoyIII

I'd give a reasonable offer, $1,000 and see what...

I'd give a reasonable offer, $1,000 and see what happens. These are great bikes. I'm riding my GIOS Compact Pro in my avatar.
07-15-14, 07:41 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,390
Posted By RoyIII

I have some reasonably priced shorts from Boure. ...

I have some reasonably priced shorts from Boure. I'd buy from them again when I need more. http://www.boure.com
07-12-14, 10:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,554
Posted By RoyIII

My experience is that weight is mainly eating...

My experience is that weight is mainly eating with exercise a necessary addition to the plan. I follow Larry North's eating plan, and have been able to lose a lot of weight. I was at 148 this am...
07-08-14, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,399
Posted By RoyIII

Thanks for the comments. I decided not to do it.

Thanks for the comments. I decided not to do it.
07-06-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,399
Posted By RoyIII

Swobo Sanchez frame?

I'm thinking about building up a single speed on a Swobo Sanchez frame. Anybody have any experience with that frame?
Forum: Touring
06-10-14, 10:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,427
Posted By RoyIII

I like the Team Professional. I have one on my...

I like the Team Professional. I have one on my Fuji single speed, and one selling on eBay right now! http://www.ebay.com/itm/231254592629?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 . ...
06-05-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,687
Posted By RoyIII

I just bought a Stronglight Compact crankset, the...

I just bought a Stronglight Compact crankset, the bottom bracket the fits, and a Campy 12-27 cassette. Thanks for sharing your experience.
06-04-14, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,687
Posted By RoyIII

XXCycles.com

Has anyone bought components from the French on line store "XX Cycles.com?" Are there hassles, like customs duties, etc.? How reliable are they. Are they just a French "Ribble?" or what?
06-03-14, 09:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,460
Posted By RoyIII

Hi, Dave. You'd likely find the same as your...

Hi, Dave. You'd likely find the same as your last visit. Tons of racing bikes and mountain bikes. I was looking for a "regular" bike for my daughter at a shop near me. There were some, pricey. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-14, 09:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 711
Posted By RoyIII

Veloce vs. Stronglight compact cranksets?

This is a cross post from another forum, but I wanted to see what these forumites thought. I have a GIOS Compact Pro that's all Campy. The Chorus alloy crankset is 39/53 square taper. AS "Old and...
05-31-14, 08:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,347
Posted By RoyIII

Try the internet.

Try the internet.
05-27-14, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,953
Posted By RoyIII

I remembered the left hand thread. The shimano...

I remembered the left hand thread. The shimano tool that fits it stripped out the teeth. I'm going to either hacksaw it out by hand, or give up and get professional help. Thanks for the tips!
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