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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-12, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Here's an update for all you helpful folks: The...

Here's an update for all you helpful folks: The problem was, indeed, flexion, but not frame. It was wheel. My beleaguered stock wheel had been breaking spokes on the non-drive side for months and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-12, 08:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Thanks, that's all good info, and when I replaced...

Thanks, that's all good info, and when I replaced the cable and housings, the condition you describe did exist in the housings for the rear shifter/derailleur.

I am bigger--198 lbs, and I think,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Frame Flex!

I think you guys have hit the nail on the head, and it's good to know the shifter and the derailleur should work together. By the way, the shop definitely did NOT recommend switching out the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-12, 10:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

With the tool. Same distance to rim all the way...

With the tool. Same distance to rim all the way 'round (90 degree intervals).
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-12, 10:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

That said, I will check the hanger again.

That said, I will check the hanger again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Thanks, woodway. As it turns out, the bike...

Thanks, woodway. As it turns out, the bike toppled over recently when the wind blew it off its kickstand. The hanger did get bent and I did straighten it so it's good now. When it was bent (and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Jamis Aurora Ghost Shifting When Standing on Pedals

I've been having some trouble with my 2009 Jamis Aurora, which I love.

It's been ghost-shifting (up to a higher gear) when I stand on the pedals going uphill. I like to be able to stand and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-12, 07:55 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,850
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

I just bought a 1969 Burgundy women's Raleigh...

I just bought a 1969 Burgundy women's Raleigh Sports. It will be a retirement present for a friend and colleague who is moving to the beach. It's in pretty good shape, but I'd like to do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-12, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27,964
Views: 4,517,850
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

I just bought a 1969 Burgundy women's Raleigh...

I just bought a 1969 Burgundy women's Raleigh Sports. It will be a retirement present for a friend and colleague who is moving to the beach. It's in pretty good shape, but I'd like to do the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-29-12, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Advice on Restoring 1969 Burgundy Raleigh Sports

I just bought a 1969 Burgundy women's Raleigh Sports. It will be a retirement present for a friend and colleague who is moving to the beach. It's in pretty good shape, but I'd like to do the...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-27-12, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8,742
Views: 638,470
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

As a bald man, I consider my helmet a fashion...

As a bald man, I consider my helmet a fashion accessory and skin care device.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-24-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,953
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

No, but based on how well I take care of the...

No, but based on how well I take care of the bikes vs. how well I take care of the car, they might as well be!
Forum: Commuting
02-24-12, 05:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,686
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Had a skull cap but lost it. Now I just use the...

Had a skull cap but lost it. Now I just use the hood of my bike jacket under my helmet. Works fine.
Forum: Commuting
02-24-12, 05:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,802
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Great that you're committed to all-weather...

Great that you're committed to all-weather biking. Here's what I've found that works well for me in the rain:

1. Top: Showers Pass jacket (or some equivalent). It's water/windproof, and the...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-12, 02:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,927
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

What're you wearing? (I know that sounds dirty,...

What're you wearing? (I know that sounds dirty, but seriously)
Forum: Living Car Free
02-20-12, 09:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,156
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

I haven't eaten two cheeseburgers in years. ...

I haven't eaten two cheeseburgers in years. Cheeseburgers are a rare indulgence for me these days and I hate to think of the havoc two'd play on my middle-aged GI tract.

Let's just say this: ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-12, 10:17 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 14,950
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

The owner and service manager of my LBS have sold...

The owner and service manager of my LBS have sold me three bikes--mine, my wife's and my son's. They always service these bikes for free, even though we're well past the 6 mos. of free maintenance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 899
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Gorgeous.

Gorgeous.
Forum: Commuting
02-12-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,925
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

This statement could raise some issues for Usain...

This statement could raise some issues for Usain Bolt (runs around 23 mph).
Forum: Commuting
02-12-12, 11:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,762
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Heart aches for the 'Vette. Hope it's okay.

Heart aches for the 'Vette. Hope it's okay.
Forum: Commuting
02-10-12, 10:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,267
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Chris, Keep at it. You won't believe how much...

Chris, Keep at it. You won't believe how much satisfaction you'll get out of the mere act of going to work or running an errand. Everyone who says your aches and pains will recede with time or...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 11,931
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Good luck with the purchase, now that you've...

Good luck with the purchase, now that you've decided on a new single speed. I was going to agree with Slim and recommend the Jamis Sport Coda. It's a very fine bike and speeds give you more...
Forum: Commuting
02-10-12, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________1039.1 (1287.9 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________1039.1 (1287.9 total)
Aboatguy_____________939.14 (1205.84 total)
MNBikeCommuter (MN)___927 (1244)
Silk (BC/CAN)_________893
augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)...
Forum: Commuting
02-09-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Sad to hear that!

Sad to hear that!
Forum: Commuting
02-09-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total)
Aboatguy_____________912.22 (1180.02 total)
Silk (BC/CAN)_________893
augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
audi666 (PA)___________720 (898 total)...
Forum: Commuting
02-08-12, 09:17 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,937
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Yup.

Yup.
Forum: Commuting
02-08-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total)
Aboatguy_____________885.46 (1153.44 total)
augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
audi666 (PA)___________720 (898 total)
Silk (BC/CAN)_________707...
Forum: Commuting
02-07-12, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total)
Aboatguy_____________859.52 (1127.14 total)aka 286 (342 total) leagues
augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
Silk (BC/CAN)_________707
JeffPoulin...
Forum: Commuting
02-06-12, 08:59 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total)
augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
Aboatguy_____________832.22 999.84 total)aka 277 (333 total) leagues
Silk (BC/CAN)_________707
JeffPoulin...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________925.4 (1156.2 total)
augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
Aboatguy_____________803.04 (958.55 total)aka 267 (319 total) leagues
Silk (BC/CAN)_________707
JeffPoulin...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-12, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,864
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Very jealous, my friend. That's a great looking...

Very jealous, my friend. That's a great looking bike. Where are you in Western PA? I'm in Pittsburgh. Must've missed this one on CL (not that I'd have bought it. My wife is still trying to...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-12, 08:53 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total) ...

augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
Aboatguy_____________770.76 (926.27 total)aka 257 (309 total) leagues
Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total)
Silk (BC/CAN)_________707
JeffPoulin...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

scroca, it was hard not to add two extra...

scroca, it was hard not to add two extra one-hundredths of a mile!

augustgarage (CA)_____849.3 (1327.5 total)
Aboatguy_____________770.76 (926.27 total)aka 257 (309 total) leagues...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-12, 03:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,026
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Pet peeve about racks: When they're installed so...

Pet peeve about racks: When they're installed so close to a building that you really have no room to lock anything but your front wheel to the thing. With quick release levers, they might as well...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
02-02-12, 10:07 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,707
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

This seems to me to be a silly argument (and a...

This seems to me to be a silly argument (and a one-sided one, since the OP is remarkably polite and deferential in the face of what I think is unwarranted irascibility. "Be visible" and "be seen" are...
Forum: Commuting
02-02-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total)
Aboatguy_____________741.87 (897.38 total)aka 247 (299 total) leagues
augustgarage (CA)_____642.3 (1097.5 total) aka 1033.68 (1766.26 total) "surrender...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 141,919
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

One other thing--I have the damnedest time...

One other thing--I have the damnedest time keeping this bike clean. You?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-12, 07:30 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 141,919
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

235785 Hey! Just posted a pic of my 2009...

235785

Hey! Just posted a pic of my 2009 Jamis Aurora. Counts in my book! What do you think of the bike? I love mine.

PS--See you swapped out the saddle and went with black bar tape. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-12, 07:24 PM
Replies: 691
Views: 141,919
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

All these are fast road bikes, but I'll post my...

All these are fast road bikes, but I'll post my humble touring bike. Heavy and slow, but I love it.
Forum: Commuting
02-01-12, 07:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,989
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Hard for me to gauge the percentage because I can...

Hard for me to gauge the percentage because I can only commute either two or three days a week depending on our school's rotating schedule (I teach first period half the time, and it's always two in...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-12, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 890
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

I feel that. This is my first winter commuting,...

I feel that. This is my first winter commuting, and I outfitted my ancient mountain bike with studded tires and bar mitts (even thought it wasn't my bar mitts vah--sorry!) and I've ridden it a...
Forum: Commuting
02-01-12, 05:30 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total)
Aboatguy_____________718.53 (874.04 total)aka 239 (291 total) leagues
augustgarage (CA)_____642.3 (1097.5 total) aka 1033.68 (1766.26 total) "surrender...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-12, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,385
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Took a closer look at your pics. Mine is clean. ...

Took a closer look at your pics. Mine is clean. Yours truly is pristine--hardly a scratch!

Maybe we should get these old geezers together. Go out on a fire trail and maybe a little single...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-12, 10:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,385
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

I have a 1993 Ibex, mostly original Exage...

I have a 1993 Ibex, mostly original Exage components. I bought it to use as a winter commuter from the original owner, who is the sales manager at an LBS. It's in beautiful shape which has had the...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-12, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,505
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

What a difference a day makes. 22 F. yesterday...

What a difference a day makes. 22 F. yesterday morning. 44 F. this morning. 58 F. this afternoon. Thinking ahead I brought shorts for the ride home, and shucked the jacket in favor of the...
Forum: Commuting
01-31-12, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total)
Aboatguy_____________692.61 (848.12 total)aka 230 (282 total) leagues
augustgarage (CA)_____642.3 (1097.5 total) aka 1033.68 (1766.26 total) "surrender...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-12, 06:33 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 18,945
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

I have toe clips on my MTB winter commuter...

I have toe clips on my MTB winter commuter (accommodates my duck boots) and clipless on my touring bike. Haven't fallen with either of them, but did have a couple close calls with the clipless in...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-12, 06:18 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 132,505
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Cold (22 F.) on the way out, but I doubled up on...

Cold (22 F.) on the way out, but I doubled up on socks under my cycling shoes, tripled up on gloves (made shifting just a tiny bit tougher, but no real issues), and wore my jacket over polypro base...
Forum: Commuting
01-30-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total)
Aboatguy_____________669.49 (825 total)aka 223 (275 total) leagues
augustgarage (CA)_____642.3 (1097.5 total) aka 1033.68 (1766.26 total) "surrender monkey...
Forum: Commuting
01-29-12, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1,893
Views: 63,779
Posted By ultimattfrisbee

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total) ...

Bored117(CA)_________751.1 (892.3 total)
Aboatguy_____________669.49 (704.35 total)miles not surrender monkey KMs
augustgarage (CA)_____642.3 (1097.5 total) aka 1033.68 (1766.26 total) "surrender...
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