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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-26-17, 12:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,414
Posted By panoply

That's surprising, the 56 seems huge to me. It...

That's surprising, the 56 seems huge to me. It seems hard to know how much those wider bars and longer cranks contribute to the size feeling wrong though. I wish I could try the 54 set with 40cm bars...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-25-17, 04:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,414
Posted By panoply

Ha, I appreciate your decisive reply. :)

Ha, I appreciate your decisive reply. :)
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
10-25-17, 03:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,414
Posted By panoply

Compact frame looks really small! 51cm Felt for 5'7"?

Hi!
I've been test riding the Felt VR30 and I really like the specs, but at 5'7", I seem to be right between their 51 and 54 sizes. The 54 felt too big (too stretched out and the handlebars were too...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-17, 10:31 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 203,458
Posted By panoply

To take the conversation in a less sporty...

To take the conversation in a less sporty direction, has anyone tried mounting a front rack to one of these? I was psyched to see mid fork eyelets on the cheaper models, but even for the original...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-14-16, 12:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,951
Posted By panoply

Awesome, his & hers! I have been thinking about...

Awesome, his & hers! I have been thinking about getting a gravel/adventure/whatever bike and have primarily been looking at the Diverge, but when I finally went to test ride the Elite DSW, I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-16, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,458
Posted By panoply

Thanks everyone! These are great tips.

Thanks everyone! These are great tips.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,458
Posted By panoply

Oh, now I really feel dumb, I thought this one...

Oh, now I really feel dumb, I thought this one was 8/9 speed compatible.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-24-16, 02:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,458
Posted By panoply

Shimano hub missing part?

Hi, I just picked up a 600/Open Pro wheel set for $10 and felt all smug, but then I noticed that whatever is supposed to cover the bearings on the free hub side is missing :-( Is this just a dust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-12, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,331
Posted By panoply

I have some yellow stripe Lithion 2s from Pro...

I have some yellow stripe Lithion 2s from Pro Bike Kit that look sweet! Good to know that Conti 28s fit, though, those might be next.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-11, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,559
Posted By panoply

Jeez! That must have been even worse than mine!

Jeez! That must have been even worse than mine!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-11, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,559
Posted By panoply

Here is a good how-to with some pics. ...

Here is a good how-to with some pics.

http://community.terrybicycles.com/wordpress/?p=38

I successfully(!) followed a variation on this procedure. My seatpost was a really thick sugino in a...
Forum: Commuting
11-18-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,159
Posted By panoply

I should try calling or emailing them, but I...

I should try calling or emailing them, but I don't think they're the wrong size. I'm installing on a bike with 27" wheels and they seem to follow too large an arc! I'm trying to use the attachment...
Forum: Commuting
11-17-10, 11:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,159
Posted By panoply

I am in the process of installing some aluminum...

I am in the process of installing some aluminum Velo Orange fenders right now and it is a PITA for a few reasons, but the worst part is that they don't follow the arc of the wheel very well at all....
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-29-08, 09:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,975
Posted By panoply

That is a German mail delivery bike and I think...

That is a German mail delivery bike and I think the angle of the rack is less important (or they can get away with tilting it) because they have custom boxes that fit into the racks and actually hold...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-08, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 724
Posted By panoply

So does this mean that I CAN buy those $150...

So does this mean that I CAN buy those $150 Ultegra triple brifters from Nashbar...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-07, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 969
Posted By panoply

"As an after thought for me, I wish I had done...

"As an after thought for me, I wish I had done more research on the shifters. Each company may have different types, shifter/brake combo, shifter solo, tap type shifter, but whether they are...
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