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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-13, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By TheManSuit

Thanks all. Shortly after posting this on the...

Thanks all. Shortly after posting this on the forums, I realized the problem was indeed a loose shifting cable, and got that fixed immediately. However, while the derailleur moved to the top ring,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,709
Posted By TheManSuit

Front Derailleur unable to shift to large chainring...

Hey y'all - here is my current situation: my front derailleur (Shimano 5700) will not move the chain to the large chainring. The limiting screw is literally almost completely detracted from the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,468
Posted By TheManSuit

New Bottom Bracket = Front Derailleur clearance issue. Help?

Hey y'all - here is my current situation: my front derailleur (Shimano 5700) will not move the chain to the large chainring. The limiting screw is literally almost completely detracted from the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-13, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,741
Posted By TheManSuit

That sounds like solid advice. Thanks, flargle.

That sounds like solid advice. Thanks, flargle.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-13, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,741
Posted By TheManSuit

It was the LBS mechanic who referred me to the...

It was the LBS mechanic who referred me to the original set up that I have now. He sold me the Hollowtech Cranks as well as the BB spacers. And as far as guessing goes, I'd say it's at least an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,741
Posted By TheManSuit

Rehashing: NASHBAR X Cross Frame

Seen quit a bit of buzz about this frame over the forums, and it's a relief (if you can call that) to see I'm not the only one shocked by minimal clearance with the chainstays - I took my build up to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-02-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,594
Posted By TheManSuit

Bah, sorry to leave you all hanging - I'm...

Bah, sorry to leave you all hanging - I'm terrible with keeping up on the internet. Anyway, oddly enough the what-ma-call-it (the piece inside the shifter that physically rotates the cable to produce...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,594
Posted By TheManSuit

Dura Ace shifter not working!

So, much to my happiness and joy, I received my first cyclocross bike from a fella on ebay. Put it together and took it out for a ride & while trying to get comfortable with the right lever (shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-11, 05:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 416
Posted By TheManSuit

Back at it again...

So, Mykn (I think that's his user name) was kind enough to send me a replacement mounting bracket for the FD on my Cannondale. Turns out the rivnuts were too far apart (not 15mm c-c, more like 5mm!)...
Forum: Commuting
03-17-11, 08:14 PM
Replies: 5,293
Views: 196,406
Posted By TheManSuit

Cincinnati was absolutely perfect for a good ride...

Cincinnati was absolutely perfect for a good ride today! However, in OTR some bus driver thought it was necessary to ride my ass & honk the horn, by which I promptly turn to deliver a middle finger...
Forum: Touring
03-17-11, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By TheManSuit

First time tourer!

Hey all! Me & a good friend are planning on cycling from our homestead in Cincinnati to Athens, OH (178 miles, one way) to visit some friends (and imbibe free alcoholic tasties!) within the next few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,079
Posted By TheManSuit

CODA Expert hubs?

Hi there, currently looking to get my first CX bike and found one on Ebay w/ CODA Expert hubs. I read some fairly terrifying reviews of CODA hubs, making mention of the bearing assemblies failing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-10, 02:30 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,143,082
Posted By TheManSuit

Guy has been posting this on the Cincinnati CL...

Guy has been posting this on the Cincinnati CL for months now. I wish I had money enough to even think about haggling with him over the price...


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-10, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,795
Posted By TheManSuit

c-c measurement comes out to around 15mm =) Go...

c-c measurement comes out to around 15mm =) Go ahead and PM me about sending out that extra mount -- I would be extremely happy!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-22-10, 07:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,795
Posted By TheManSuit

This is EXACTLY what I need, but no matter what...

This is EXACTLY what I need, but no matter what kind of search I do via Google, all I find are clamp-on adapters.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-10, 12:27 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,525
Posted By TheManSuit

Holy ****, you're totally clever. As towards...

Holy ****, you're totally clever.

As towards the actual post...I'm glad this showed up, I've been wondering the same thing myself.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-10, 03:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By TheManSuit

Absolutely wonderful to hear, everyone! Once this...

Absolutely wonderful to hear, everyone! Once this pesky separated shoulder is all healed up I'll be settin' 'er up to ride before the snow hits the ground. Pictures most surely to come! Thanks again...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-10, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By TheManSuit

Gambling with an aluminum frame??

I have read and heard several times that aluminum frames should only be seated with hubs that are properly spaced to the frame size. In my case I have a vintage Cannondale from '89 spaced to 126mm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,936
Posted By TheManSuit

It appears to be completely salvageable and you...

It appears to be completely salvageable and you could definitely turn it around and make a few bucks off of it you choose so (:wink:). To be honest, I've seen listings on Ebay with bikes in worse...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,357
Posted By TheManSuit

Absolutely. Unless you're looking for something...

Absolutely. Unless you're looking for something specific (which I can tell you're not too picky), then look anywhere you can. Cheap alloy stems are extremely easy to come across and you could find...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 05:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,076
Posted By TheManSuit

From front/rear deraillleurs -- trying to find...

From front/rear deraillleurs -- trying to find something that will melt the grease/gunk/buildup off the tiny parts that I can't work my fingers into with a rag. I might go with Simple Green due to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-10, 04:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,076
Posted By TheManSuit

What's your favorite degreaser??

So, after spending the past year or so learning about bikes, I'm now comfortable enough to find deals and part out what I want and what I want to sell (I consider this a type of graduation :thumb:)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By TheManSuit

This Cannondale was made in November of '88, so I...

This Cannondale was made in November of '88, so I don't know whether or not that qualifies. Possibly. Honestly, without having ridden it, it seems fine -- I just got worried that my frame was going...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-17-10, 05:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By TheManSuit

I think it was a bit too high. After lowering the...

I think it was a bit too high. After lowering the saddle a bit I haven't been having anymore pain. It just feels a little low when I sit, but my leg is at a proper angle on the downstroke and I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-10, 03:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By TheManSuit

Ah, I see -- if it isn't already obvious, I...

Ah, I see -- if it isn't already obvious, I thought they were the same thing. At any rate, thanks for clearing that up -- and yes, it's a Shimano 7 speed cassette. I'm going to inquire about it at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-14-10, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By TheManSuit

Bent Shimano 600 crankset???

Alright, a few months back I received a very lovely Cannondale SR300 with a full Shimano 600 tricolor group. In my excitement, I decided to use some of the parts I had acquired on a commuter bike I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By TheManSuit

Redishing a Matrix ISO-c rear rim

So recently I had purchased a Matrix ISO-c wheelset off a dude for $125. I was ecstatic that I found a matte black wheelset laced to Shimano 600 Tricolor hubs (matching the 600 group on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-10, 02:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

+25 on "Bike Cathedral."

+25 on "Bike Cathedral."
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-13-10, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By TheManSuit

Ah ****, my mistake. It's my calcaneal tendon...

Ah ****, my mistake. It's my calcaneal tendon (Achilles).
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By TheManSuit

Like I said, I can't really fault the guy -- it...

Like I said, I can't really fault the guy -- it works. But that's absolutely ridiculous to try and flip some low-end Univega for $150 and call it a "conversion" when all he did was actually...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-11-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,004
Posted By TheManSuit

What about your bottom bracket??

What about your bottom bracket??
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-10, 01:18 AM
Replies: 763
Views: 269,638
Posted By TheManSuit

Username: TheManSuit Preferred Contact: PM...

Username: TheManSuit
Preferred Contact: PM through the site.
State: Ohio
Primary CL: Cincinnati
Secondary CL: Columbus (conditional)
Items willing to facilitate: small items up to whole bikes...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-09-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 549
Posted By TheManSuit

Odd ankle pain

For about a week now I have been experiencing a rather odd, grinding type of pain/feeling in my right ankle, which developed after a quick 20 mile ride. It's been slow to heal and has kept me off my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-10, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,427
Posted By TheManSuit

We'd all be better off paying too much on Ebay...

We'd all be better off paying too much on Ebay for a *real vintage build -- still would come out on top at least $3000 over anyone who buys this thing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,201
Posted By TheManSuit

EXACTLY. I was certainly being sarcastic, but as...

EXACTLY. I was certainly being sarcastic, but as far as a cheap & easy conversions are concerned, I don't see much wrong with it -- until you try to flip it for $150.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,201
Posted By TheManSuit

C&V Singlespeed -- How to make money from a conversion:

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/1942224308.html

...instead of ADDING parts, simply take off some original ones and keep everything the exact same.

In this instance, the derailleurs.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-08-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 613
Posted By TheManSuit

Singlespeed on the CHEAP

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/1942224308.html

Found this ad on my local Cincy Craigslist. I really want to be a smartass about his "conversion," but what can I say? It clearly works.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,612
Posted By TheManSuit

+1 Patience is the way to be with C&V.

+1 Patience is the way to be with C&V.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

That first picture is absolutely epic, haha....

That first picture is absolutely epic, haha. Heralding of the Allegro, I think I'll call it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-10, 11:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

Ah, gotta love that paint job. Looks fairly...

Ah, gotta love that paint job. Looks fairly similar to my frame, the decals & all, aside from being a different color and having the wonderful fade/smoke effect, whatever they call it. Looks like the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,322
Posted By TheManSuit

I surely don't know what I'm watching, but this...

I surely don't know what I'm watching, but this is spontaneous enough to make my day much better, haha.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,149
Posted By TheManSuit

I've never seen a fork like that. Haven't been...

I've never seen a fork like that. Haven't been into the C&V thing as long as these other guys, but I'm telling you right now Raleigh did not have any unique signature build of a fork on their bikes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

I actually had contacted him about what he's...

I actually had contacted him about what he's quoting on some of his NOS frames, but I was more so just curious than anything else considering I had just paid Sailorbenjamen for the specific bike in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

He definitely seems to be a good dude. I'm kind...

He definitely seems to be a good dude. I'm kind of impressed at how accurate my initial estimate was on the date of the frame given I've only been dealing with vintage bike for just shy of a year,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

Definitely appreciate the heads up, but while I...

Definitely appreciate the heads up, but while I initially thought I wanted to repaint/rechrome and get new decals (maybe still, in the future), this Allegro is serving as my commuter bike currently...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

That is a seriously beautiful bicycle you got...

That is a seriously beautiful bicycle you got there. Has it been repainted/rechromed at all? I'm thoroughly impressed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-10, 02:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,243
Posted By TheManSuit

Calling all (any?) Allegro experts!

As I've been proudly blabbering of my Allegro Special (purchased from a fellow member through ebay; pictures of his set up (given I don't have any as of yet) can be seen here:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-10, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,267
Posted By TheManSuit

Most definitely red, red, red. Either that...

Most definitely red, red, red.

Either that or do a tasteful combination of red saddle, silver cable housings, some gold grip tape. I think that would bring out a really kind of 'royale' color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-10, 07:36 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,009
Posted By TheManSuit

You have no clue how badly I desire to be that...

You have no clue how badly I desire to be that exact situation -- where my mechanical abilities land me in bed with a hot broad. Seriously, I'd repair the bike too. However, I feel as if you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-10, 06:52 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 11,009
Posted By TheManSuit

Haha, I'm very happy someone created this thread....

Haha, I'm very happy someone created this thread.

About five months ago I was standing and pedaling up a hill when somehow my foot slipped off the pedal. All my weight shifted to the right side...
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