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Forum: Southern California
02-23-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By sultanofsuede

Hey everyone - following up to thank you again...

Hey everyone - following up to thank you again for the advice. The trip was great and we were able to squeeze a ride in. More importantly, I was able to get familiar with some of the areas that your...
Forum: Southern California
12-13-23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By sultanofsuede

That's awesome input. Thanks! I'll cruise...

That's awesome input. Thanks!
I'll cruise though a bunch of that info over the holidays when I have some downtime.
I actually just found this link as well (...
Forum: Southern California
12-12-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 668
Posted By sultanofsuede

Road Riding in Santa Clarita?

Hello all -
I'm going to be in the Santa Clarita area in mid-Feb '24 and was hoping to find some tips on how to get some miles in during the visit. I have a laundry list of questions so hopefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,057
Posted By sultanofsuede

Awesome info here. Love the old catalog write...

Awesome info here. Love the old catalog write ups. Here is the bike (hope this link works). Hard to tell much from the listing, but I might go check it out today.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,057
Posted By sultanofsuede

This is all really helpful. I'm going to take a...

This is all really helpful. I'm going to take a look at the bike over the weekend and maybe have some pictures to show you after that. I sent a note to the seller to ask a few questions and didn't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-22, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,057
Posted By sultanofsuede

Authentic or Replica Team Z Lemond Frame?

I came across a Team Z bike (not sure exact year yet), and I was doing some research on what it might be worth. Found a couple bikes on ebay that claim to be 'replicas', but they're still asking for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-23-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,428
Posted By sultanofsuede

Good points. I think I'm going to have to go...

Good points. I think I'm going to have to go this route. The bikes that I lust are usually being sold by people that know what they have. So, I guess I just need to get out in the world more often...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-21, 07:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 240
Posted By sultanofsuede

Looking for a Campy Ergo Shifter Part

Hello everyone - I'm helping a friend polish up his bike and it looks like we need a replacement part on his shifter.

Its a 2004 Campagnolo Chorus right shifter/brake, and the black housing that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-16-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,321
Posted By sultanofsuede

Old school computers on a mtb suspension fork?

Had a super quick question - I have a couple old computers from my road bikes that my kids have asked to mount on their mountain bikes. one is a 20 year old specialized and the other is a 15 year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-21, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,428
Posted By sultanofsuede

Some impressive pictures here. Wow! I don't...

Some impressive pictures here. Wow! I don't have that kind of room. I was kind of considering frame/fork only and finding a way to display as wall hanging artwork. of course, still need to get my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-05-21, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,428
Posted By sultanofsuede

Classic Frame Collectors?

I've been on some bike searches over the last couple of years, and as I look around I've found some amazing older frames/bikes that remind me of my youth. Got me thinking that it would be fun to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-21, 11:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By sultanofsuede

Yes - I do think they're going to be pretty...

Yes - I do think they're going to be pretty similar. I was thinking more for dampening purposes - wondered if anyone went with something slightly larger. Sounds like I'll be good to stick with the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-21, 08:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,690
Posted By sultanofsuede

Saddle for Gravel/CX?

i'm working on a new bike and picking out the saddle for some gravel and cx riding. i know the size/width i like for road riding, but do people beef up a saddle (wider?) to hit the rougher terrain? ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-05-21, 10:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 669
Posted By sultanofsuede

Giving a used bike a good once-over?

i'm going to check out a used steel frame bike in a few days and wondering what issues i should look for.

the bike is a KILLER steel frame that is about 5 years old. i plan to use it for gravel...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-03-21, 04:28 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,356
Posted By sultanofsuede

this has been an incredibly educational thread. ...

this has been an incredibly educational thread. thanks for everyone's input (and for asking better questions than i had).

its triggered some follow ups for me, and i'd be curious to know your...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-22-21, 11:20 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,356
Posted By sultanofsuede

Learned a lot on this thread and I found a bike...

Learned a lot on this thread and I found a bike with hydraulic brakes that I think I want to buy (used). Now my worry is that it is a QR set-up, and I had no idea that could be a bigger issue. Its...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-21, 09:41 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,356
Posted By sultanofsuede

Yeah - I probably need to practice this one on my...

Yeah - I probably need to practice this one on my son's bike. My LBS showed me once, but I don't think I was quite understanding what he was showing me.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-13-21, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,636
Posted By sultanofsuede

thanks for the input, everyone. i have only...

thanks for the input, everyone. i have only ridden road in the past, and always used look pedals. from what i can tell, the look pedal wouldn't be ideal for cx.

i'll take a look at those ATAC...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-21, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,636
Posted By sultanofsuede

Best Pedals for CX?

I'm planning on doing a few races in the fall and starting to nose around for some used parts (saving a few bucks here and there). I will likely get some decent CX practice in, and then do 2-3 race,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-21, 02:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,356
Posted By sultanofsuede

This is really helpful. Thanks everyone. I'm...

This is really helpful. Thanks everyone.
I'm kind of attached the old look of caliper breaks on road bikes, so up until early 2020, I didn't even know there was a difference between mech and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-12-21, 11:26 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,356
Posted By sultanofsuede

Replacing mech disc brakes with hydraulic?

Hello all - I'm shopping around for a used cx bike and have found a few contenders that have mech disc brakes. I was hoping for hydraulic, and just curious how difficult it is to replace the mech...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-13-20, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 493
Posted By sultanofsuede

Sizing for a CX bike?

i was hoping to enter a couple races this fall, and have been browsing used bikes online for a couple months.

i typically ride a 57cm frame for road biking, but it seems like all i see are 56s and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,505
Posted By sultanofsuede

OK - one last follow up question (i promise!). ...

OK - one last follow up question (i promise!). did you guys buy the option rain cover? any experience with that?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-20, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,505
Posted By sultanofsuede

ok - quick follow up question. does your phone...

ok - quick follow up question. does your phone to zapped by the sun on hot ride days? seems like it could overheat with direct sunlight for a couple hours.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-20, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,505
Posted By sultanofsuede

this is exactly what i was hoping to find. ...

this is exactly what i was hoping to find. thanks everyone! was leaning toward the quad, but i'll take a look at that ram too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,505
Posted By sultanofsuede

Best handlebar mount for iPhone?

I tried to find another thread on this (as to not duplicate), but had no luck.

Wondering what the road cycling community says about the best mount to use my iphone as my computer. When I say...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
04-03-20, 11:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By sultanofsuede

awesome input - thanks, good people!

awesome input - thanks, good people!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 07:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,367
Posted By sultanofsuede

i recently went with a steel frame and have been...

i recently went with a steel frame and have been really happy with it!

just my opinion, but between those two, i'd go with the colnago. its just 'cooler' to me. now, if you put that up against...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-20, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By sultanofsuede

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/553x739/bike1_ad82b8171a2edf95caeb556c66b8af3860b66a19.jpg...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-28-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By sultanofsuede

i wanted to post some pic to thank everyone for...

i wanted to post some pic to thank everyone for the input during my buying process. it was a lot of fun to chat about options and learn a lot along the way. and the bike - well, i'm in love with the...
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
03-25-20, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By sultanofsuede

Budgeting for Indoor Virtual Trainer - how much $?

i've been wanting to set one of these up at home for a couple years, and now that i can't really go to the gym, i think my wife will be OK if i shift the gym membership $ to an decent home setup. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-15-20, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,372
Posted By sultanofsuede

all good stuff. thanks guys. i knew that some...

all good stuff. thanks guys. i knew that some covers were available - i was just more curious if anyone really needs them. i don't have a brooks saddle, some italian leatherish style. i ride in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,372
Posted By sultanofsuede

Bike transportation in the rain?

i''m heading on a road trip and taking the bikes (just bought a new bike rack - so lets put this thing to use). i have never really cared before, but curious if there is a recommendation for...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-11-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,768
Posted By sultanofsuede

i don't own either, but have been shopping...

i don't own either, but have been shopping (browsing). i feel like for the type of riding i do (ass kicking marathons, with hard 90 degree turns every 20 minutes), i'd like to have 2x up front. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-12-19, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,954
Posted By sultanofsuede

building on the original poster's question, i've...

building on the original poster's question, i've been looking into gravel/cx shoes a bit too. i've only ridden on roads and just starting to look into knobby tire style biking.

if i end up...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-19, 07:47 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 33,746
Posted By sultanofsuede

i've been studying bike racks the last couple...

i've been studying bike racks the last couple weeks and this thread has been helpful.

one question, in regard to security and any other key features: anyone know what the big differences/benefits...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-19, 02:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,365
Posted By sultanofsuede

didn't have time to read through all of the more...

didn't have time to read through all of the more logical responses, but to get to the OP - i just got a new bike in the last few weeks and it seems to be a LOT larger overall than my old bike. ...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-05-19, 07:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By sultanofsuede

got my hands on the bike about 2 weeks ago. will...

got my hands on the bike about 2 weeks ago. will post some pics soon - but thanks for all the help in this thread!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-19, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,252
Posted By sultanofsuede

perfect timing for this discussion. i have a 14...

perfect timing for this discussion. i have a 14 year old cateye that i would like to replace this summer.

is everyone just using garmin these days?

not to hijack the the original post, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-19, 12:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,163
Posted By sultanofsuede

ha! yep - i do this a bit on stationary bikes...

ha! yep - i do this a bit on stationary bikes during the winter, but apparently not enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-19, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,163
Posted By sultanofsuede

so true. when i have time to ride, i want to...

so true. when i have time to ride, i want to ride. would rather not cut my ride short by 15-20 minutes to stretch, or even more time to lift. but maybe in the long run, its worth it?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,163
Posted By sultanofsuede

Exercise Question: Neck and Back Flexibility

as i get a little older, i find it just terribly annoying how hard it is for me to look behind me (checking for cars, chatting with friends, etc...). i assume this isn't uncommon, that's why we see...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-19, 12:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,963
Posted By sultanofsuede

much sympathy for the original poster. i've been...

much sympathy for the original poster. i've been riding some 13 year old campy wheels with GP4000s that last few years, and i can not get the tires on. i've tried many times and failed over and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,415
Posted By sultanofsuede

you guys are right - biggest cog is 32. (not...

you guys are right - biggest cog is 32. (not sure why i was thinking 34).
and the mt. bike thing was kind of a joke (at my own expense) that maybe a 32 is just gigantic and i should be ashamed to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-08-19, 12:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,415
Posted By sultanofsuede

Campy 12 speed

i'm probably going to get a record group set on my next bike and noticed that i can get a 32 or a 34 on my rear cassette. i'm getting older and leaning towards the 34, but wondered if anyone has any...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 438
Views: 48,002
Posted By sultanofsuede

as judge smails says, 'well..we're waiting...'

as judge smails says, 'well..we're waiting...'
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-19, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,306
Posted By sultanofsuede

yes - the regular price that is published (and...

yes - the regular price that is published (and that the shop wants to charge) is about $2100. i'm ok just going ahead and paying full list price on all other things. i've made some decisions on a few...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 10:20 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 20,033
Posted By sultanofsuede

Quote: Originally Posted by daoswald...

Quote:
Originally Posted by daoswald https://www.bikeforums.net/images/buttons/viewpost.gif...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-20-19, 10:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,361
Posted By sultanofsuede

pulled the trigger on the spirit set up. never...

pulled the trigger on the spirit set up. never gone through this process before and i'm excited to see how it goes. thanks for all the input!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-19, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,583
Posted By sultanofsuede

this is awesome! i sort of always suspected this,...

this is awesome! i sort of always suspected this, but really haven't seen different years of bianchi's sitting next to each other (that i can remember).

i'm trying to match one of those, so maybe...
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