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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 05:43 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,874
Posted By katyjcrow

Sportif Importer was the worst bike shop in...

Sportif Importer was the worst bike shop in Chicago. The owner was very rude and didn’t seem to care if you bought a bike or not. You went there once and never went back. I don’t know how he stayed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-10-23, 09:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,653
Posted By katyjcrow

Favreo Assioma power pedals. If on a budget,...

Favreo Assioma power pedals. If on a budget, just get the left. Very easy to switch between bikes.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-30-23, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By katyjcrow

My number is 34xxx. I joined ABLA in the late ...

My number is 34xxx. I joined ABLA in the late 1970,s and didn’t renew in the early 1990,s when American Bicycle Racing started to run grass roots racing in Northern Illinois. I joined USAC in about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,035
Posted By katyjcrow

I have the Pro 51s on my TT bike. Wen up to...

I have the Pro 51s on my TT bike. Wen up to speed, the roll quite nicely. Not the fastest, but a nice set of wheels for that price point of bike. The hubs, according to Trek, have DT 350 internals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-29-22, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,208
Posted By katyjcrow

Go to bettershifting.com. This guy know...

Go to bettershifting.com. This guy know everything about Di2. Yes, on the big ring, it should shift to every cog.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-21, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
Posted By katyjcrow

It will work. I converted my Boone to full length...

It will work. I converted my Boone to full length housing this fall. You will need to drill out the upper cable insert to allow the housing to pass through. There is a Youtube video on how to do the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-20, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 549
Posted By katyjcrow

In the US, try Texas Cyclosport. . They...

In the US, try Texas Cyclosport.
. They usually have groups on special around the holidays. I don’t think you can order Shimano from Great Britain any longer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,720
Posted By katyjcrow

Try Yellow Jersey in Arlington, Wi. They have a...

Try Yellow Jersey in Arlington, Wi. They have a cleat with a slot that fits a 3 bolt shoe.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,432
Posted By katyjcrow

If you’re not going to replace the bearings and...

If you’re not going to replace the bearings and they are still smooth running, leave them in. There is nothing to service on them. Clean the outside, put a very little grease on the inside of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-20, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By katyjcrow

It usually involves hand sanding the existing...

It usually involves hand sanding the existing paint, which is a extra cost. You can’t sand blast or use chemical strippers on carbon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-20-20, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 589
Posted By katyjcrow

I would remove tires and clean out any old dried...

I would remove tires and clean out any old dried up lumps of sealant. Make sure valves are cleaned out. Than reinstall, add new sealent and go.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-28-20, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,553
Posted By katyjcrow

Your Ultegra calipers should come with a mounting...

Your Ultegra calipers should come with a mounting plate witch works for both 140 and 160. The direction of installation is marked on the side.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-06-19, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,356
Posted By katyjcrow

Inturnal cables rattling? Considering the cost of...

Inturnal cables rattling? Considering the cost of a Project One bike, I’d take it back to the shop where I bought it. They should bend over backwards to make sure you don’t have a problem with a very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-04-19, 04:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,804
Posted By katyjcrow

I don’t think your wheels have DT hubs. DT...

I don’t think your wheels have DT hubs. DT inturnals are only on the high end Aeolus and RXL wheels. Check with your Trek dealer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-19, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By katyjcrow

I’d check with your Trek Dealer, but I just...

I’d check with your Trek Dealer, but I just replaced a Shimano BB 90 and don’t remember any washers.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-29-19, 03:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,923
Posted By katyjcrow

VM&P Naptha. Available from Home Depot. Works...

VM&P Naptha. Available from Home Depot. Works better than anything I’ve tried beside heat gun and old table knife. Recommend by Lenard Zinn and local wheel builder PSIMET Wheels. They glue a lot CX...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-18-19, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,086
Posted By katyjcrow

If you are going to ride indoor on a trainer, I...

If you are going to ride indoor on a trainer, I recommend you get Zwift or similar program. The investment in a smart trainer is considerable, but really ups the experience. ( Cycleops always has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-19, 04:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,423
Posted By katyjcrow

Due to restrictions from Shimano, you can no...

Due to restrictions from Shimano, you can no longer get there products by mail from the U.K.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,580
Posted By katyjcrow

A TT frame is not a good choice for a road bike....

A TT frame is not a good choice for a road bike. They don’t handle all that well and are not very comfortable on a long ride. Due to their upright angles, getting a good road position might not be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-11-19, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,155
Posted By katyjcrow

A good shop who wants your business should be...

A good shop who wants your business should be able to call Sram to find out if they can order it. Sram spare parts are very expensive and might take some time to get. I’d try to get a good used...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-10-19, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By katyjcrow

When you brake the connection on either the lever...

When you brake the connection on either the lever or the caliber you are going to have to bleed the brake. Lots of brake bleed videos for Sram and Shimano on YouTube. If selling the old brakes, the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-19, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,462
Posted By katyjcrow

Try Roguemechanic.com. He has all sort of Mavic...

Try Roguemechanic.com. He has all sort of Mavic spokes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By katyjcrow

As long as everything is 11 speed, it will work....

As long as everything is 11 speed, it will work. The campy short cage derailleur is rated at 29 teeth but by screwing in the B screw in should shift to the 30, especially with a compact crank.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-19, 09:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 26,080
Posted By katyjcrow

For Trek to warranty your carbon fork, you must...

For Trek to warranty your carbon fork, you must have a spacer above and below the stem. I have three Treks with carbon forks and they all have a minimum of 5 mm above the stem. The Boone has four...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-29-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,387
Posted By katyjcrow

I started late at about age 12 or 13 on some old...

I started late at about age 12 or 13 on some old red bike with 20 in ? wheels. I got serious in 1973 as a senior in collage when I got a Raleigh Competition for $214.00 with a pump and extra sewup...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-19, 12:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,163
Posted By katyjcrow

I’m 67and ride 5000+ miles a year. I did 10 Time...

I’m 67and ride 5000+ miles a year. I did 10 Time Trials and 11 cyclocross races last year. I started cross 11 years ago and am looking foreward to next fall. There are still about 10-12 guys racing...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-19, 03:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 12,484
Posted By katyjcrow

I live in flat Chicagoland and am 67. I use a 53/...

I live in flat Chicagoland and am 67. I use a 53/ 39, 11-25 on my road bike, a 53/39, 11-23 on the TT bike, a 44/34, 11-32 on the CX bike and the mountain bike has two little rings on the front and a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-19, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,746
Posted By katyjcrow

You can see what your local library has. Ours has...

You can see what your local library has. Ours has the Zin manuals and a lot of older ones. At least you can see what ones fits your needs. For older bikes, the Barrett manual is great. It’s more for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-19, 09:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,407
Posted By katyjcrow

Unless you’re a skilled machinic this is a major...

Unless you’re a skilled machinic this is a major operation. The cable casings in the Speed Concept are factory installed and if you need a different length, it could be a long frustrating day. I...
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