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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-01-10, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By patbollin

SRAM FD with Shimano Crankset and BB30

Will the SRAM FD work with Shimano cranksets? I prefer to use Phil Wood BB's and the SRAM cranks are ugly IMO, so I would like to stay with a Shimano crank. However, I want to move to SRAM STI's...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-04-09, 11:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 634
Posted By patbollin

Advice on frame color combination

Hi everyone,

I am having a custom touring frame built, but need a little help choosing the colors. I am using chrome newvex lugs with cream color headtube and panels in order to get the classic...
Forum: Framebuilders
10-24-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By patbollin

$1200 is too low? Really? The World Tour by Bob...

$1200 is too low? Really? The World Tour by Bob Jackson is roughly $700.
Forum: Framebuilders
10-24-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,058
Posted By patbollin

Choosing a builder

I am very interested in building a touring bike or very relaxed road bike. I do not necessarily have to have a custom geometry, but would like a custom paint job on a steel frame with lugs. I have...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 352
Posted By patbollin

low silhouette helmet

I am looking for a helmet that won't result in the typical "mushroom" head. My head is more oval/narrow as opposed to round (at least that how my baseball hat looks after years of wear), so I think...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,530
Posted By patbollin

Cyclocross

I have an 08 Bianchi Axis and just found a new 07 Lemond Poprad for $750 ( It was an impulse buy that I threw out a low price at my LBS and they accepted). I haven't ridden the Poprad nearly as much...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By patbollin

Poprad

I am 5'10" and ride a 55cm Poprad. I find it very comfortable, even more so than my 55cm Bianchi, which I have spent forever adjusting to be comfortable. It is true that Lemonds are better for those...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,445
Posted By patbollin

Bike Trade?

Anyone want to trade a complete bike or frame? I have an 08 Bianchi Axis but would love to find a Lemond Poprad. If it is older (2004 or so) I would still be interested. Obviously, we cant sell in...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-09, 09:53 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,777,577
Posted By patbollin

Seatpost

The seatpost is inserted past the minimum line. I could get longer cranks, but I like my Sugino's.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-09, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,777,577
Posted By patbollin

2001 Bianchi

2001 Bianchi XL Boron that was a factory second mispainted as a XL EV2. It was a NOS that my brother found at a shop years ago. Its really weird, even Reparto Corse is spelled wrong as "Reparte...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-28-09, 10:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 457
Posted By patbollin

2008 Poprad?

Is this a good deal for the frame and all parts except the fork and brakes? I want to replace my beat up Bianchi Axis and have always liked the look of the Poprad....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-09, 11:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,878
Posted By patbollin

He is still around, I took a frame there to be...

He is still around, I took a frame there to be repainted on May 14th. It should be done any day now. If you like a scenic road trip in the amish country, there is no better place to go than Franklin...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-14-09, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By patbollin

Phil Wood BB and ENO Hub?

Hi everyone,

I am converting an old Bianchi XL boron into a single speed bike for cruising around town. I ordered a White Industries ENO hub and a Sugino RD crankset for it so far. I would like a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,169
Posted By patbollin

eBay Viner? Real and a good deal?

I have been looking for a nice lugged steel bike that was made in Italy. I know that this was recently repainted, but has anyone had any experience with a frame bought from this guy?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By patbollin

its got one small dent in the top tube but...

its got one small dent in the top tube but otherwise it is in good shape. it looks like I will most definitely buy it. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By patbollin

yes to what? good deal or cracking??

yes to what? good deal or cracking??
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By patbollin

yes, the carbon fork is included.

yes, the carbon fork is included.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By patbollin

2001 Bianchi XL Boron

Is this frame a good deal at $150? I would like a steel road bike but have heard that XL frames may crack, especially under riders that are 170lbs+. Does anyone have insight on this? Is this the...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-12-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,004
Posted By patbollin

Franklin Frames for painting??!!

Has anyone used them to refinish a bike? They have the most reasonable prices of anyone I have contacted but I can't find much out about them. Any suggestions?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 374
Posted By patbollin

Choosing a wheelset for converting to singlespeed

I have a 2001 Bianchi Boron with vertical dropouts that I would like to convert to a singlespeed. Which wheelset should I get? I want to spend $225 or less and would like to have a braking surface....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-09, 07:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 271
Posted By patbollin

Bike Repainting

I just got a 2001 Bianchi XL Boron frame and would like to refinish it. Has anyone had any experience with sending their frame off to a shop to have this done? If so, which place would you suggest?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-09, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 562
Posted By patbollin

Bottom Bracket for 2001 Bianchi Xl Boron

I just bought a XL Boron frame and fork for $100 with intentions of converting it to a singlespeed bike. However, does this bike have English or Italian threading? The frame was made in Italy but I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-09, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,646
Posted By patbollin

2008 Bianchi Axis

Hey everyone, I just sold my 2008 Cannondale Capo and am looking for a good cyclocross bike that will allow me the advantage of riding safely on some of the rougher terrain/streets in my area. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,744
Posted By patbollin

I was in much the same situation just three weeks...

I was in much the same situation just three weeks ago. I went with the Wahoo myself. What I really should have gotten is a Specialized Rockhopper. Oh well, live and learn.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-19-07, 09:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 476
Posted By patbollin

I would go for the 4500, but I myself got a...

I would go for the 4500, but I myself got a Fisher Wahoo. In fact, Trek bought fisher a few years ago and if you look at the components, the Wahoo is basically a mix of the 4300 and 4500, a 4400 if...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-07, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 498
Posted By patbollin

Trunk Rack?

Has anyone had experience with the Saris Bones series? I see they have the Bones RS with only 2 straps but it is very expensive. Is it worth it?
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-07, 06:14 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,151
Posted By patbollin

Get the Wahoo!

Get the Wahoo!
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-14-07, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 599
Posted By patbollin

I thought you were getting the Fisher Wahoo. Oh...

I thought you were getting the Fisher Wahoo. Oh well, I considered the Giant Yuknon myself, which is a step up from the Rincon. It says you currently ride a Trek 4300, which is not much different...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-11-07, 09:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 753
Posted By patbollin

I got the Wahoo just last week. Great bike, but...

I got the Wahoo just last week. Great bike, but admittedly, I should have spent a little more for the Specialized Rockhopper.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-07, 09:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By patbollin

The owner of my local bike shop told me that the...

The owner of my local bike shop told me that the Wahoo was a better bike than the Giant Yukon because it did not have disc brakes. In the price range you are in, manufactures sacrifice other...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-10-07, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 888
Posted By patbollin

I was much in the same situation and looked at...

I was much in the same situation and looked at many bikes. Here is a list of bikes you might want to check out.

Jamis Cross Country 3.0
Trek 4500
Gary Fisher Wahoo
Giant Yukon
Specialized...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-09-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 396
Posted By patbollin

I had a similar decision to make myself recently....

I had a similar decision to make myself recently. I test rode alot of bikes, including the Raleigh Mojave 5.0, Giant Yukon, Trek 4500, Jamis Cross Country 3.0, Gary Fisher Wahoo, and Specialized...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-07, 12:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By patbollin

I got a Gary Fisher Wahoo. The guy at the shop...

I got a Gary Fisher Wahoo. The guy at the shop told me it was better than the Giant Yukon, but it was still a hard choice over the Jamis X-Country 3.0 and Trek 4500.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-07, 12:28 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,116
Posted By patbollin

I just picked the Gary Fischer Wahoo over both...

I just picked the Gary Fischer Wahoo over both the Giant Yukon and Trek 4500 because it has a better frame than the Trek and a better fork than the Giant. What it really came down too was the Wahoo...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-07, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By patbollin

Or what about the Specialized Rockhopper and Gary...

Or what about the Specialized Rockhopper and Gary Fischer Marlin? I don't know too much about bikes, as I just prefer to ride them for 6 years and then get a new one. Any help would be great, but my...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-07, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By patbollin

Is the Marin Alpine Trail or KHS Alite 500 any...

Is the Marin Alpine Trail or KHS Alite 500 any good? I just want the best deal for my money inder $500.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-06-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By patbollin

Need help buying a new bike please!

Hello, I am looking to buy a new bike to replace my GT Timberline. I think I have narrowed it down to three choices

Giant Yukon $470

Jamis Cross Country $485

Trek 4500 $470

Any...
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