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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By ov_dragonman

Ever price Phil Wood stuff? OK, I checked...

Ever price Phil Wood stuff?

OK, I checked online, before I totally embarrass myself, and yeah, it may be less that I thought. But I still don't relish the idea of tackling the job.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,637
Posted By ov_dragonman

Thanks for the replies, people. This is going on...

Thanks for the replies, people. This is going on my wish list and we'll see if I can make it happen.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,637
Posted By ov_dragonman

Yep, that's another unit I have seen and am...

Yep, that's another unit I have seen and am considering. I'm a cheapskate, though, so I may try to get one through a bid process at a price I want to pay. Unless it starts taking too long to get one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,637
Posted By ov_dragonman

That is very similar to one I had sen on Ebay....

That is very similar to one I had sen on Ebay. Usually use Simple Green as a degreaser now; glad to see it works with these gizmos too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By ov_dragonman

Had not thought about pedals. Could be pedal...

Had not thought about pedals. Could be pedal bearings. I've already checked for loose bottom bracket and that's not it, nor is anything rubbing. I have a feeling this is going to be costly . . .
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,637
Posted By ov_dragonman

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Anyone using one of these things? I've seen them in the "affordable" range, between US$40 - 70, depending on capacity, usually advertised as a "dental cleaner". I'm considering it primarily for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-25-18, 09:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 746
Posted By ov_dragonman

Strange Clicking Noise

I have an older bike, a real "retro grouch" special, that has Phil Wood bottom bracket and Phil Wood hubs (six speed rear). The freewheel is a generic replacement that is relatively new with maybe...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-18, 08:42 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

https://www.bikeforums.net/E:\Bicycle\Lynskey\phot...

https://www.bikeforums.net/E:\Bicycle\Lynskey\photosDon't remember if I posted a photo of the bike here or not.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-18, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,062
Posted By ov_dragonman

Just a bit of apocryphal computer trivia: So...

Just a bit of apocryphal computer trivia:

So the story goes, passed on, lo these many years. In times past, software companies were concerned about piracy of their product. To be more precise,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-18, 11:57 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

Just a quick update: I called Lynskey today, and...

Just a quick update: I called Lynskey today, and the rep I had been dealing with is "no longer here". Got transferred to someone else who seems very helpful and willing to work with me. They also...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-18, 07:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

Actually, I ordered the R260; not sure what the...

Actually, I ordered the R260; not sure what the difference is between the R275 and the R260.

At the moment I am in a major Passive / Aggressive mood. The bike is beautiful, a real work of art, and...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-29-18, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By ov_dragonman

Now THAT looks like a possibility! Thank you...

Now THAT looks like a possibility!

Thank you muchly!!
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-29-18, 04:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By ov_dragonman

Sadly, no, it does not use the same mount. That...

Sadly, no, it does not use the same mount. That would be too simple. :)

On a side note, but related, I had a 64st . . . briefly. Two in fact. This was after the units came out. My 60csx got...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-29-18, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By ov_dragonman

Thank you, rifraf, but I came across RamMounts...

Thank you, rifraf, but I came across RamMounts independent of your help. They are readily available in the US. I was on their site last night and it is more involved than the one piece you are...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-26-18, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,385
Posted By ov_dragonman

Need Handlebar Mount for Garmin 60csx

I have an older Garmin handheld GPS that I do not want to part with. Previously, I had it mounted to three other bikes, but my newest bike has a different diameter handlebar. The new road bike has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-18, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,062
Posted By ov_dragonman

Have a similar complaint with my Lynskey R260. I...

Have a similar complaint with my Lynskey R260. I should have a return phone call tomorrow when I will be asking about that same dongle.

Oh yeah, good luck finding an e-mail address for SRAM. Been...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-18, 01:57 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

Finally got the bike, yesterday! Going to post...

Finally got the bike, yesterday! Going to post some photos, maybe after the maiden voyage on a club ride, Wednesday. Unpacking and initial setup was easy. Spent a a little time today tweaking...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-18, 05:27 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

BTW, I am still waiting. The last word(s) from...

BTW, I am still waiting. The last word(s) from Lynskey, just before January began, was that SEAM for got to ship some small part, a "wedge", for the front derailleur.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-20-17, 08:24 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,068
Posted By ov_dragonman

We were having this same discussion before a...

We were having this same discussion before a group ride the other day. Most people felt in 10 years all bikes would be electric shift, disc brakes, have built-in front / rear flashers, small LCD...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-20-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,829
Posted By ov_dragonman

Thanks to all for their help! Did not realize the...

Thanks to all for their help! Did not realize the update process was wireless as well and was expecting some hidden micro USB port on the gear itself. Bike is being ordered direct from manufacturer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-19-17, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,829
Posted By ov_dragonman

Silly Question (Maybe): SRAM Etap Dongle

Still waiting on my new bike, one that will be equipped with a SRAM Etap HRD groupset. While waiting, I've been gorging myself with SRAM literature on the group, just so I'm prepared when everything...
Forum: Southwest
12-17-17, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,582
Posted By ov_dragonman

Another contributing factor could be what the...

Another contributing factor could be what the road is surfaced with. Not all toppings are the same. (I know, sounds like a dessert ad!) Weather in the PNW is different that the desert SW, so it would...
Forum: Introductions
12-11-17, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By ov_dragonman

Where in PA are you? If you are anyplace near...

Where in PA are you? If you are anyplace near Pittsburgh, Kraynick's Bike Shop is THE place to check out. The shop is an institution in the local cycling community. When the owner announced he was...
Forum: Introductions
12-11-17, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By ov_dragonman

Not sure where those condos are at, but yeah, I...

Not sure where those condos are at, but yeah, I love the bike trail system out here. I'm just off the CDO. Compared to Pittsburgh, the roads are a lot more bicycle friendly if you want to leave the...
Forum: Introductions
12-11-17, 07:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By ov_dragonman

It's only two bikes at a time, sadly. Once the...

It's only two bikes at a time, sadly. Once the Lynskey comes in, hopefully before the 2018 New Year, I'll be parting company with the Gilmour. I'm going to keep the Panamao as an urban / erranding...
Forum: Introductions
12-10-17, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 525
Posted By ov_dragonman

Intro From OV_Dragonman

Greetings from Oro Valley!

Moved out to the Southwest from Pittsburgh in June of this year (2017). Been riding a LONG time, did my first century ride while living in Rhode Island, somewhere about...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-17, 12:03 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

Late yesterday, late because I was out riding, I...

Late yesterday, late because I was out riding, I received a communication from Neal at Lynskey Performance. He said that "Your frame is on scheduled to be available Dec 13th. From there they will...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-17, 07:31 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,981
Posted By ov_dragonman

I know this thread might be "stale" but I'm also...

I know this thread might be "stale" but I'm also waiting on a bike from Lynskey. On 11/21/2017 I ordered an R260 Disc. Except for the Industrial Milled finish and the SRAM Etap group, it is a fairly...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-17, 09:12 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,462
Posted By ov_dragonman

Finally broke down and ordered a Lynskey R260....

Finally broke down and ordered a Lynskey R260. Did not go totally all out, but I did get the SRAM Red Etap Disc group. Except to the Industrial Milled finish, the rest is pretty standard.

I've...
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