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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 09:08 PM
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Posted By rccardr

Understood. But there's plenty of seatpost...

Understood. But there's plenty of seatpost available, so not an issue until someone shows up to ride it. Perhaps that person will be somewhat ape-like.
Bottom line is: neat experiment, interesting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,599
Posted By rccardr

It's only a 16" frame, so I set it up for the...

It's only a 16" frame, so I set it up for the size person likely to purchase and ride it. I really need something like a 20-21" frame.
My '93 Rockhopper Comp is 19" CTC and it's a little tight.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,599
Posted By rccardr

Yeah, if you do a little research you'll find...

Yeah, if you do a little research you'll find that the CX series was designed to be 'ultra compact', with very small chain rings and correspondingly small rear cogs. I look like a clown riding this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 12:05 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,599
Posted By rccardr

So, I've been intrigued for some time with the...

So, I've been intrigued for some time with the whole converted-MTB-gravel-grinder thing. After riding the C&O/GAP tour from DC to Pittsburgh this past year, I thought it might be interesting to take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-13, 03:38 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,599
Posted By rccardr

Do you wrap top-down or bottom-up? My directions...

Do you wrap top-down or bottom-up? My directions were intended to be bottom-up, and are based on whether your natural hand movement (from the inside to the outside of the bar) tends to tighten or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-26-13, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,719,599
Posted By rccardr

I believe your bars are wrapped both backwards...

I believe your bars are wrapped both backwards and in the wrong direction.

Should be clockwise on the right, counter-clockwise on the left. Perf holes to the rear, so you wrap holes over solid,...
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