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Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
01-06-23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,847
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Have almost 30K miles on a set of ST-3500...

Have almost 30K miles on a set of ST-3500 shifters, matching rest of the drivetrain. No issues with the shifters. The little window for gear position slightly yellowed over time, and the right (rear)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-22, 11:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,836
Posted By ivan_yulaev

My spd cycling shoes are some of my oldest...

My spd cycling shoes are some of my oldest cycling equipment. They’re close to 20 years old, and get used every ~2 days. They don’t look great (well, they didn’t new either) but unlike walking shoes...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-22, 01:03 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 22,221
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Congrats Cat & Wendy! I still have my Habanero...

Congrats Cat & Wendy! I still have my Habanero road frame from 2005, and intend for my next bike to be from you as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-21, 12:40 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 9,135
Posted By ivan_yulaev

On the plus side, cost and (these days)...

On the plus side, cost and (these days) availability of 9-speed parts for Sora is likely to be much better than the newer 11 speed stuff.
Forum: Early Brifter Bikes - 7,8, and 9 Speed
07-07-21, 12:32 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,790
Posted By ivan_yulaev

how so? Asking as I’ve got a 9 speed 105 bike and...

how so? Asking as I’ve got a 9 speed 105 bike and 9 speed sora, and they both had similar (and compatible!) shifting.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 01:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,408
Posted By ivan_yulaev

:beer: very nice!!

:beer: very nice!!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-21, 12:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,408
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Whoa, more photos of these?

Whoa, more photos of these?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-21, 02:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,171
Posted By ivan_yulaev

You could get a Habanero...

You could get a Habanero (http://www.habcycles.com) new in about the range you're looking at. They're great to work with, especially if you want something a little different in terms of setup or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-21, 01:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 857
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Wired Computer with Cadence

Hi all,

I've got a few bikes with Cateye Astrale 8 cyclocomputers. These are long discontinued and some of the mounts are starting to fail. What's the best alternative to these in 2020? I'd like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-09-19, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Hop after roadside flat - that fixes itself!

Hi all,

I have a new (to me) issue that I haven't seen before on my other bikes. My current rim / tire combination (Krylion 2 700x28 / Alex DM18) seems to seat off-center after roadside fixes. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
Posted By ivan_yulaev

It's an Al frame, and a pretty heavy one at that...

It's an Al frame, and a pretty heavy one at that (low-end CX frame). Thanks for the consolation - I'll ignore the dent. I'll fix up the housing though and keep an eye on the cables for fraying.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-17, 10:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Thanks! I'll take a closer look at the cables. I...

Thanks! I'll take a closer look at the cables. I think they just got squished a bit and are otherwise OK. Fortunately they are shifter cables so shouldn't be experiencing too much tension anyway.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-17, 10:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,980
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Dented Top Tube - How Bad?

I did a stupid thing and dented the top tube on my Fuji Tread. There's surprisingly no marring to the paint, but there is a 1mm deep dent. You can see in the second photo where the lines from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-16, 03:46 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,766
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Trek 1000 type-R 503581

Trek 1000 type-R

503581
Forum: Commuting
06-17-15, 02:10 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,975
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Raleigh sojourn? Not sure if it is available as a...

Raleigh sojourn? Not sure if it is available as a frame only.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,932
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Fuji Tread?

Fuji Tread?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 12:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,065
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Very nice, now just needs more fenders...

Very nice, now just needs more fenders...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-15, 12:12 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,556
Posted By ivan_yulaev

You mention groceries and a 3-5 mile commute....

You mention groceries and a 3-5 mile commute. That commute is very short, and groceries implies the bike gets locked up outside. Why not use something like an old rigid fork mtb with kool stops,...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-15, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Advice for a new commuter

Shopping around for a new commuter bike. I currently have a light-ish Ti road bike with 105 and a drop-bar MTB with slicks, fenders, and 35 lbs of heft. Looking for something in-between for commuting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-15, 01:03 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 8,522
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Before you plop hundreds to get better braking &...

Before you plop hundreds to get better braking & shifting, try getting a new chain (CN-7700), new rear cassette (CS-6500), and kool stop salmon pads. See if this gets you the improvement you want.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-14, 10:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Litespeed classic with 7800? If you don't buy it...

Litespeed classic with 7800? If you don't buy it let me know where I can :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 12:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,179
Posted By ivan_yulaev

The 23mm width alone is worth it. Go with the...

The 23mm width alone is worth it. Go with the souls.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-14, 08:59 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,151
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Hard to predict although the usually have...

Hard to predict although the usually have something around most holidays. Sometimes I think they have 10-20% off complete bikes which is a great deal.

The fork and frame are not going to be light....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-14, 01:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,151
Posted By ivan_yulaev

How about the nashbar touring bike? For 750 it's...

How about the nashbar touring bike? For 750 it's an awesome deal, youll need to get panniers and fenders but you're still looking at under 1000 after tax and such.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-10-14, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,415
Posted By ivan_yulaev

You can also get 7-speed brifters from Shimano...

You can also get 7-speed brifters from Shimano now-a-days. A bit more expensive but they're pretty nice from what I hear.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-14, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,146
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Talk about a blast from the past :) nice!

Talk about a blast from the past :) nice!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-14, 11:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,224
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Low-end limit screw in particular is bad. That...

Low-end limit screw in particular is bad. That one can destroy frames and result in wrecks.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-13, 12:00 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,749
Posted By ivan_yulaev

BSA bottom brackets and cranks are not going...

BSA bottom brackets and cranks are not going away. 1 1/8" forks will definitely be available 10 years from now. Tapered HT (in the current dimensions) and BB30? Not so sure about that.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-13, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 962
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Nope, relevant thread res is relevant. I arrived...

Nope, relevant thread res is relevant. I arrived up here last week. Living in Burlingame. Only had time for one ride - road around the Foster City levee. Definitely the flattest ride I've ever been...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-13, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,791
Posted By ivan_yulaev

I've had every new bike I've ever owned develop a...

I've had every new bike I've ever owned develop a slightly loose headset over the first 100 or so miles. The headsets do appear to settle as you ride the bike, and slightly tightening should fix the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-13, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Noisy Cassette and Drivetrain

Ever since I replaced my CS-5500 cassette and HG-73 chain with a CS-6500 and KMC X9, my drivetrain hasn't been as quiet. In some gears I can hear occasional clicks coming from the back. Furthermore,...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-13, 12:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,120
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Depends on where :) Some bike-specific places...

Depends on where :) Some bike-specific places will do a really, really nice multi-stage powder coat for $600+. On the other hand, if you strip it down yourself and take it to an industrial...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,375
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Wow, seems like quite an extreme to go to. Also I...

Wow, seems like quite an extreme to go to. Also I would think the thieves, if caught, would be in a world of trouble, since this is burglary and home intrusion rather than theft.
Forum: Commuting
10-14-13, 09:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,120
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Well, you can always get it blasted and powder...

Well, you can always get it blasted and powder coated some pretty color when you want it to look nice again :)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,375
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Yikes! Thought MV was pretty crime-free.

Yikes! Thought MV was pretty crime-free.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,375
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Just curious, what city?

Just curious, what city?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-13, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Bump. No insight or even speculation?

Bump. No insight or even speculation?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-13, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Carbon Seat Stay Shape - Tuning Fork vs Triangle

So back when Carbon Monocoque bikes were getting popular (about 15 years ago?) it seemed like most seat stays used the "tuning fork" arrangement. For example, take the Nashbar CR3...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-13, 05:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,065
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Don't think you're liable to hurt yourself too...

Don't think you're liable to hurt yourself too much. Make sure to eat well - when upping your mileage, one unintuitive change is that you will bonk on longer rides (longer than about 50-70 miles) if...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-13, 11:30 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,053
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Hook a brother up??

Hook a brother up??
Forum: Southern California
10-03-13, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Pendleton Bike Route

Any of the regional riders know if the Camp Pendleton bike route is still open during the govt shutdown? Planning to do a ride through there before I leave San Diego, which means it has to happen...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,862
Posted By ivan_yulaev

IIRC when Trek owned Lemond they made some pretty...

IIRC when Trek owned Lemond they made some pretty original bikes - some Ti/Carbon hybrids if I remember. Sadly these don't look nearly as innovative.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-13, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 962
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Bay Area Cyclists - Compact or Standard?

In a few weeks I'm going to be moving to the bay area from Sunny San Diego. Cycling down here is great although SD is relatively hilly, with a few steep (although short, ~1000ft) climbs near the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-13, 01:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,725
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Regarding the whole steel vs alu steerer thing,...

Regarding the whole steel vs alu steerer thing, it's a non-issue. I worried about this a whole bunch - my bike has a rather light full carbon 1" fork and replacements are hard to find. Ritchey forks...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-13, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 818
Posted By ivan_yulaev

I see at least one italian BB-5500 up on a big...

I see at least one italian BB-5500 up on a big auction site from a UK seller. I'm sure you can find more if you look around.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,626
Posted By ivan_yulaev

That's what I was lead to believe :) We'll see...

That's what I was lead to believe :) We'll see how they wear. I really, really like the road feel on the 4000S tires. I didn't ride them back-to-back with the PR3 so they might have been close but...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-13, 05:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,626
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Previously I rode Serfa Seca RS, Michelin Pro 3,...

Previously I rode Serfa Seca RS, Michelin Pro 3, and even had a Continental 2000 on for a little while when I ran out of tires. Never had this many flats.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-13, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,781
Posted By ivan_yulaev

I use it on my bicycle chains pretty often....

I use it on my bicycle chains pretty often. Actually like it more than Finish Line Ceramic and a few other bike-specific lubes. It gets the chain pretty quiet and keeps it that way for 100+ miles....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 06:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,626
Posted By ivan_yulaev

Like I said, my routes haven't really changed...

Like I said, my routes haven't really changed much. A bit is along some busy industrial roads, most isn't. My previous tires have all held up fine, but the 4000 on my rear wheel is suicidal or...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 08:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,626
Posted By ivan_yulaev

I was thinking that but every time it's something...

I was thinking that but every time it's something new. The cause is almost always obvious (like I said, staples or other metal bits through the tread) and it's always new - I do make sure to pull it...
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