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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,006
Posted By County

Thanks Bandera!

Thanks Bandera!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-13, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,006
Posted By County

Are Nitto stems anodized?

Does anyone know if the Nitto Technomic Deluxe stems are anodized, or otherwise coated? I have the opportunity to buy one used, and I was just wondering if they can be polished without removing a...
Forum: Touring
08-09-12, 12:38 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,080
Posted By County

^^ Whoa, you're really out in the middle of...

^^ Whoa, you're really out in the middle of nowhere! What was your route, where were you heading to/from? Looks spectacular!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-12, 12:03 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,204
Posted By County

Nice. I'm going with the same setup for my '82...

Nice. I'm going with the same setup for my '82 610. Have the hub, waiting to get the headlight, keeping my superflash out back. How's it working for ya?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,204
Posted By County

Hey Lonesomesteve, what hub/light combo is that?

Hey Lonesomesteve, what hub/light combo is that?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,345
Posted By County

109 it is. Thanks for the help!

109 it is. Thanks for the help!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-12, 08:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,345
Posted By County

That chart only gives the Campy equivalent, which...

That chart only gives the Campy equivalent, which is half way between either of Suntours options, unfortunately.

@DOS Thanks for the link, it didn't come up in my search. Good info.

On...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-12, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,345
Posted By County

Suntour Superbe Pro Bottom Bracket Size

I have a Superbe Pro double crankset, year 1990, and I'm looking for an acceptable bottom bracket. I've found 2 different sizes, 109 and 112. I'm thinking the 109, but I don't want to guess. Also,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-12, 05:20 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,841
Posted By County

That's funny. Talk about opposite ends of the...

That's funny. Talk about opposite ends of the spectrum! She was even nice enough to reply back to me to let me know that the bike was "already gone".
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-12, 08:46 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,841
Posted By County

Yeah, I replied within a half hour after it was...

Yeah, I replied within a half hour after it was posted and didn't get it! That one went quick!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 12:41 PM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 672,204
Posted By County

Treks in the stable.

My latest build, and winter bike.
1982 Trek 610
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n503/soundbiker/IMAG0592.jpg

I still have the frame, but it was one size too large. I found the right size...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,423
Posted By County

Are the Carlton fork decals new? I have a '75 SC...

Are the Carlton fork decals new? I have a '75 SC in red, but those decals are long gone, as well as the seat tube one.
Forum: Touring
01-10-12, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,080
Posted By County

^^^ @Barrettscv, could you post a close up photo...

^^^ @Barrettscv, could you post a close up photo of the tread pattern of the Marathon Cross? I've never seen a set mounted on a rim before. I'm just curious, I use the regular Marathons, myself.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

I think that my initial judgement based on a lack...

I think that my initial judgement based on a lack of detail to the aesthetic was justified IN THIS INSTANCE.
One thing gathered from this thread, other than my OCD preference of parts orientation,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

I'd like to. How can I be sure it's anodized and...

I'd like to. How can I be sure it's anodized and not painted/powdercoated?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-12, 03:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

The bars are the Velo Orange Grand Cru Rando bar....

The bars are the Velo Orange Grand Cru Rando bar.
http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/handlebars/grand-cru-rando-handlebar.html
Not as nice, though, as the Nitto Rando bars. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-12, 03:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

I was thinking about yellow, as well, but the...

I was thinking about yellow, as well, but the yellow cable I could find was just too bright. I couldn't find a blue that dark, as well. White was the other choice that didn't look to out of place,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-02-12, 12:57 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

Actually, all nipples, drive side/non drive side,...

Actually, all nipples, drive side/non drive side, front/rear, are 16mm. I would make an uneducated guess that they are too long. I've been searching for the negative aspects of this. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

I see what you're saying, looking at another...

I see what you're saying, looking at another wheel installed on a bike and comparing the two. After reading up on it a little more, it makes sense. I also understand it's not a safety or longevity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

Do you mean weight wise? I figure for about $80...

Do you mean weight wise?
I figure for about $80 more than what I paid for this set, I could have a set built by an experienced wheel builder, which was what I was going to do, before a friend told...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 10:35 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

Thanks for pointing that out. I think that's...

Thanks for pointing that out. I think that's the most productive observation yet. I'm not a wheelbuilder, though, but I did notice at least one thing that didn't match my other wheels.
Is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 09:54 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

I got the set for about 60% of what they would...

I got the set for about 60% of what they would normally go for, not LBS or very local, and they weren't marked down because the rim was reversed. That being said, what's going to happen is the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

Jeez, serioulsy guys, look at your rims, I bet...

Jeez, serioulsy guys, look at your rims, I bet they're all set up this way!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

I call it attention to detail. I wouldn't want...

I call it attention to detail.
I wouldn't want to return to a shop that doesn't care about that.
I think it's sloppy craftsmanship.

By the way, I have six other wheelsets, and they are all...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-30-11, 08:08 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 19,161
Posted By County

Bought a wheel with the sticker orientation backwards, what to do?

So I bought a wheelset for a really good price, but I noticed that the rim to hub orientation is reversed for the rear wheel. For the front wheel, the rim sticker is readable from the drive side,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-11, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,257
Posted By County

Thanks, that may be the best solution. It's...

Thanks, that may be the best solution. It's still right at the limit of the rim, but within tolerance. Honestly, I've never really thought about pressure on the rims before, until I saw that darned...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,257
Posted By County

I'm not heavy at all. 150 max with clothing. It's...

I'm not heavy at all. 150 max with clothing. It's just that these tires are sluggish with lower pressures. I have another bike with Schwalbe Marathon 32mm's which I run at 75 psi and they ride like...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-11, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,257
Posted By County

The tires are pretty close to a 32mm. I don't...

The tires are pretty close to a 32mm. I don't have them mounted right now, but they are quite stout. The max rating on the tire is 110 psi! I think that's really high for a 32mm, and they ride so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,257
Posted By County

Mavic A319 Max psi?

I just picked up a set Mavic A319's and on the rim sticker they have a max psi per tire size. It states that for a 28mm tire, max psi is 103, while for a 50mm tire, it's 66psi. I plan on running...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 06:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

I LOVE the look of that Alan! That, to me, is...

I LOVE the look of that Alan! That, to me, is gorgeous! I saw a photo of one a few years ago, and it remains one of my favorite, so clean. I have an old 1993 Trek 2100, one of those carbon main...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 05:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

@wrk101, all your bikes look great! I like how...

@wrk101, all your bikes look great! I like how the tape/cables accent the lettering on your Series 3, that's kind of what I had in mind, except just the cables.

@randyjawa, I think the color...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 02:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

@javal. Yes, there's actually yellow in the mix,...

@javal. Yes, there's actually yellow in the mix, as well! The blue decal band is bordered top and bottom by yellow stripes, and there is yellow lettering on the Mavic rims; a small homage to a great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-11, 01:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,294
Posted By County

Another Tape/Cable color question. 1982 Trek 610.

I'm just about done with my 1982 Trek 610 winter build, but now I'm second guessing the all important color scheme.
Basic details, Brooks B17 black saddle, black Gipiemme seatpost, black Origin 8...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,984
Posted By County

Interesting. I found this, and think it may do...

Interesting. I found this, and think it may do the job quite well.
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=1709
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,984
Posted By County

Thanks HillRider! I think that it would work. I...

Thanks HillRider! I think that it would work. I didn't know what they were called, but it seems they were pretty common. Around $80-$100 for NOS Campy on Ebay is a bit steep though! Anyone know...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-25-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,984
Posted By County

Seatstay brake mount bracket/adapter?

In order to maximize clearance between tire/fender/seatstay bridge, I'd like to mount my caliper brake above the bridge, instead of on it. It has plenty of reach, and the extra 5-10mm of clearance...
Forum: Touring
11-15-11, 10:54 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,080
Posted By County

Ha! There /is/ a little guy in there! I was...

Ha! There /is/ a little guy in there! I was running an old Deore DX crank with a 24/45/50 setup. The 24 is black and you can just barely see it in the third photo. In the second photo I just...
Forum: Touring
11-15-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4,822
Views: 2,617,080
Posted By County

My 1991 Trek 970 converted to expedition tourer. ...

My 1991 Trek 970 converted to expedition tourer.
Seen here in a solo tour in Mexico and Guatemala Dec 2010.

Just loaded up getting ready to start the day, Comitan, Mexico....
Forum: Touring
11-15-11, 10:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,021
Posted By County

I've been using the Showers Pass Touring jacket...

I've been using the Showers Pass Touring jacket for a couple of years now. Although it's been one of the most reliable pieces of gear I own, there are a couple of things that were minor annoyances....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-11, 10:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,427
Posted By County

Nice find. Looks really clean. I like the...

Nice find. Looks really clean. I like the brakes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 04:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,959
Posted By County

I bought a near NOS 1990 Trek 520 to replace...

I bought a near NOS 1990 Trek 520 to replace another well worn one that didn't quite fit. Even the sticker on the cassette was perfectly intact. It's the most I've spent outright on a bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,858
Posted By County

Nice job, that looks great! I like the salmon...

Nice job, that looks great! I like the salmon Kool stops, have them on most of my bikes.
What crank is that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,858
Posted By County

Glad to hear. Thought I might have to go with...

Glad to hear. Thought I might have to go with the Tektro r559's, though they look a bit overkill, and twice the price! What size SKS fenders you have mounted? No problem with clearance through the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 11:43 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,858
Posted By County

BRAZUCA, that's a beautiful bike, the colors...

BRAZUCA, that's a beautiful bike, the colors really shine!
Orrery, Nice job! I really like how the honey Brooks matches the hoods!
This thread is really getting me motivated for my next project,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,140
Posted By County

Here's a couple from Chiapas, Mexico. ...

Here's a couple from Chiapas, Mexico.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6328466725_553024bc29_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6328466737_1dca62b6ee_b.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-09-11, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,140
Posted By County

I saw this guy down in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala...

I saw this guy down in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala while on a solo bike tour down there. I never saw a bike locked up down there.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6217/6328466747_92a785e98f_b.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-08-11, 09:10 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 112,202
Posted By County

test ...

test

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/74646_1596266545176_1191330561_31465181_7191188_n.jpg
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-08-11, 08:57 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 112,202
Posted By County

Forgive me if this has been stated before. ...

Forgive me if this has been stated before.

Am I correct in thinking that when I use manage attachments and upload a photo from my computer, and insert it in a reply, it will show the thumbnails?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 08:40 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,140
Posted By County

Trek 520, Chicago. :) ...

Trek 520, Chicago. :)
http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/316306_2318108830782_1191330561_32294089_802216401_n.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-08-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7,204
Views: 1,080,140
Posted By County

Gandhi likes my Raleigh! ;) ...

Gandhi likes my Raleigh! ;)
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304205_2318121831107_1191330561_32294092_2058118821_n.jpg
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