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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-18-22, 11:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Here's a pic of my bike. I started riding road...

Here's a pic of my bike. I started riding road bikes back in 2007 and I think around 2009, I bought CAAD 9 for my now ex-wife. She just didn't like cycling but OMG that was a nice bike. Too small for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-22, 06:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

I think the deal here is to have a nice enough...

I think the deal here is to have a nice enough bike so it's mostly stainless but perhaps not too nice. The bike of choice here is Sun or Priority bikes.... all with ape hanger handle bars. To me they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-22, 10:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

In other news, somebody brought a $4500 gravel...

In other news, somebody brought a $4500 gravel bike to this island. I hope it holds up. I’m sure it has a better BB than I do. 😂...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-22, 10:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Yeah, I have to her crank arms off to measure it....

Yeah, I have to her crank arms off to measure it. The bike has been really good aside from the BB and I hope the cable I have is stainless!!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-22, 06:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Ok so mail came pretty quick for a change. I...

Ok so mail came pretty quick for a change. I ordered 2 BB's. The Tangeseiki that was suggested and a shimano. Well guess what was in it that failed...... the tangeseiki lost its bearing cover...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-11-22, 12:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks Hondo... now I wait!

Thanks Hondo... now I wait!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-09-22, 05:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Yeah they shipped it today.... I even offered...

Yeah they shipped it today.... I even offered them to send a USPS label but they said no need.. $8 shipping to an APO
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 10:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Just so ya know how brutal it is here on...

Just so ya know how brutal it is here on bikes...... This bike is 3 months old with zero maintenance. It is a Mongoose POS bike but still.....

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 06:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

I think that's at least a nicer BB than I see on...

I think that's at least a nicer BB than I see on Amazon and not super expensive. I'll call them and see if they ship here.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 05:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

OMG... is that expensive or what... I did however...

OMG... is that expensive or what... I did however think about upgrading all of it to what the Quick 1 has with FSA cranks and BB. I think I'll order a cheaper one for now and make sure it fits before...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks everyone for the replies and help!! I did...

Thanks everyone for the replies and help!! I did call Cannondale this morning and they said BSA 68mm but didnt know spindle length. I'll take off cranks and measure that today.

I would have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-22, 10:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,037
Posted By Nanomite

Cannondale Bottom Bracket for Quick 4

I bought 2 Cannondale 2021 Quicks last year at Mellow Johnny's in Austin. A Quick 4 for me and a Quick 3 for my wife. I did this knowing I was taking a job on a tiny tiny island in the middle of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-22, 11:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By Nanomite

Here's a typical example of what happens to bikes...

Here's a typical example of what happens to bikes in this environment in just a couple of months. Very typical that a young guy buys a Mongoose $200 bike to bring here and doesn't do anything to help...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-22, 11:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 250
Posted By Nanomite

Thru Axle Hub Adapters

We generally road cycle back in Austin but I took a job on a remote island in the middle of Pacific called Kwajalein. It's a small place so our road bikes stayed home and we can only commute by...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-26-21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,584
Posted By Nanomite

It's so silly that someone takes the word...

It's so silly that someone takes the word "hybrid" as some sort of literal decision. It's a bike made for many uses and I call it whatever hybrid. Road and Mtn bikes are very specific. We ended...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,584
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks for that on Dicks!

Thanks for that on Dicks!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,584
Posted By Nanomite

Yeah.... I'm working on that by changing to a...

Yeah.... I'm working on that by changing to a rigid carbon fork and smaller tires. The salt environment is really hard on bikes so I want at least 2 per person.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 11:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,584
Posted By Nanomite

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gm[/QUOTE

They had like 6 bikes to look at here in Austin yesteday.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-23-21, 07:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,584
Posted By Nanomite

Where to find Hybrid bikes??

So I knew there was a shortage last year but didn't realized it was still this bad. I just accepted a job on a very remote very small island in the S. Pacific and I wanna buy a couple of Hybrid bikes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-20-13, 02:21 PM
Replies: 928
Views: 360,005
Posted By Nanomite

I ordered one of these 3 weeks ago and just got...

I ordered one of these 3 weeks ago and just got an email that they are out of stock.

They gave me the option to cancel the order so I did......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-13, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By Nanomite

We put the original cassette back in and it's...

We put the original cassette back in and it's working great! I'm guessing the spacing is wrong.

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By Nanomite

What the heck are you talking about..... this...

What the heck are you talking about..... this isn't about world problems. It's about something that simply doesn't work right. Be it misaligned or bad parts or maybe even a bad design. It doesn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-13, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks! Just seems everything is such a...

Thanks! Just seems everything is such a compromise here. And I'm not even talking about the large chainwheel. I woulda thought adjustments could be made to satisfy moving up and down on the cogs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-13, 10:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,740
Posted By Nanomite

Chain rub front - give me a clue please

I'm not an expert but very mechanically inclined. I've followed the videos for setting lower limit and chain rubs on the front when shifting the back to the smaller cog. I can work this out by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-13, 09:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,269
Posted By Nanomite

I started a thread in Classic & Vintage about...

I started a thread in Classic & Vintage about this.... but my mistake, since my intent wasn't to keep it a classic. Apparently, I've totally destroyed this frame. This is 1972 Raleigh super course....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-13, 09:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

Very cool! I've got parts on order now and this...

Very cool! I've got parts on order now and this will really help the "rattle can" paint job....lol
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-13, 04:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks! Appreciate that!!

Thanks! Appreciate that!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-13, 02:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

Well, Happy Valentines Day to you too! :p ...

Well, Happy Valentines Day to you too! :p

Hopefully I didn't break some sacred tabu rule about not being "classic & vintage & all' but I want it as a daily rider with my wheels and my groupset....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-13, 10:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

Well a buddy of mine removed the dropouts and the...

Well a buddy of mine removed the dropouts and the rear brake hangers to be replaced with more adaptable pieces. I'll also buy some little braze on parts as well for cabling.

This is gonna be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-13, 03:32 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By Nanomite

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/3612619598.html ...

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/3612619598.html


Hey Guys!

Somebody wrecked the living **** out of their bicycle and threw it down on East Manor Road in front of our shop. If you are still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-13, 02:54 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,083,050
Posted By Nanomite

http://www.davekleinman.com/Technium.jpg

http://www.davekleinman.com/Technium.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-13, 01:55 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks.... the price was right so I had to ask!!

Thanks.... the price was right so I had to ask!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-11-13, 01:39 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,162,830
Posted By Nanomite

any thoughts on this Gitane frame???? ...

any thoughts on this Gitane frame????

http://austin.craigslist.org/bik/3607714306.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-13, 07:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

I've done a little homework now and this is what...

I've done a little homework now and this is what I'm going to do! I've stripped the frame of paint and will get it all right.

Thanks for everyone's help!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

I really don't know a lot about bikes but a BB I...

I really don't know a lot about bikes but a BB I have for another bike fits fine on this one. I had intended on using the wheels in the back. I also happen to have 10 speed shifters and dura-ace...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-07-13, 09:30 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

I did paint this frame and I'm not happy with the...

I did paint this frame and I'm not happy with the color so I don't care if I hurt the paint doing anything to it. I use to paint harleys and this is a true kandy paint job and that's where I messed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-06-13, 02:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,316
Posted By Nanomite

Wanna build this frame with new components!!??

I always liked how my old Raleigh felt back in college and I basically got this frame for free so I'm thinking about building it. I would use the wheels shown. I also do realize that the rear wheel...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-11-09, 05:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks UMD! Yeah... I like to have...

Thanks UMD!

Yeah... I like to have gas...lol.

Seriously, gastroenteritis sounds serious and painful (Stomach Flu). I had to look it up. I don't think I'm that. But it seems that having an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-11-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

What? Did I miss something? ^^^^^I do like...

What? Did I miss something?

^^^^^I do like beer though... whats up with that?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-11-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

Just an update... Turns out that I have some...

Just an update...

Turns out that I have some type of anemia with a very low B12. They are still looking to find out why. Asked if I had heart burn or stomach issues which would be signs of loosing...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-25-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

Yeah.... I just got back from the Doc. He didn't...

Yeah.... I just got back from the Doc. He didn't find anything apparent. Even gave me an EKG. They also took like 5 bottles of blood so I'll know in a few days what they found there.

Thanks for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-09, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

What does chicken do? Assuming high protein since...

What does chicken do? Assuming high protein since you are what you eat. Bugs!

Thanks again for the ideas. I'll get checked out by the doc.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

I get plenty of sleep and I eat a ton of food. I...

I get plenty of sleep and I eat a ton of food. I don't care about loosing weight.... 180 @ 6'2" isn't that fat although, there's probably more fat than muscle going on. I just want a stronger body....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-09, 03:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

I started the protein shakes on Sunday. Always...

I started the protein shakes on Sunday. Always finished a ride with a huge gatorade. The point of this was to have more energy....... I could go to sleep right now. But I'm at work and probably not a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-24-09, 02:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,552
Posted By Nanomite

Just too tired

I started riding a few months ago. In the beginning, I was a little sore but recovered quickly. I didn’t kill myself, just got saddle time of an hour or more. So as things go along, my legs feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-09, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks for all of the ideas! As an update, I...

Thanks for all of the ideas!

As an update, I took it to the LBS and had them check it out. They think its the shifter. Something about a bad 4 year period Ultegra was made. I dunno but, I asked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By Nanomite

I took the bike to 2 different LBS for each...

I took the bike to 2 different LBS for each thing.... Cassette and compact crank. Neither impressed me but I tried to spend money locally and I didn't ***** about they chain falling off after the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By Nanomite

Thanks! Cassette is new and also the crank...

Thanks!

Cassette is new and also the crank but the chain probably old. Although, I cleaned the chain really well today. I don't know how many miles. It's a gt road bike I bought used.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-09, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 742
Posted By Nanomite

Sparatic Shifting

I've been reading about how to adjust derailleurs and actually followed the by feel method pretty well. I set the bike up on the rack, put the chain on the smallest gear and loosen the tension on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-09, 06:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,456
Posted By Nanomite

What? No... I didn't see that. HOW DO...

What?

No... I didn't see that.

HOW DO I HUNT down someone to steal a $6k bike toooo so called "chop shop" it?

I race sailboats and I've heard of one stolen nation wide in the past 5 years.
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