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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 04:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By JustinHorne

Agreed! I'm passively browsing eBay for a hoop to...

Agreed! I'm passively browsing eBay for a hoop to build up, but I'm in no rush (Especially with the Seattle rainy season in full force.)





Yes, I was surprised to see it crop up!

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By JustinHorne

Very good! Aesthetically, I prefer the 7410 over...

Very good! Aesthetically, I prefer the 7410 over the 7400 cranks, but the years didn't work for me. I have no actual knowledge of this, but seeing as Shimano let the FC-6400 run for over a decade, it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 717
Posted By JustinHorne

Bridgestone RB1 Restoration and Build

Hey all!

Wanted to share about a recent project I did. I’ve been passively hunting for a fairly high end vintage-ish steel frame for a while now. I wasn’t actively looking for an RB1 per se, but I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-23, 02:27 AM
Replies: 22,329
Views: 4,654,681
Posted By JustinHorne

The Seattle CL has had a myriad of bikes from...

The Seattle CL has had a myriad of bikes from this seller pop up over the last couple months:
1980's Vintage 12 Speed Road Mens Bike Fuji Del Rey - bicycles - by owner - bike sale - craigslist...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By JustinHorne

Alright, one more update (hopefully helps someone...

Alright, one more update (hopefully helps someone else in the future too.)

I wire brushed, treated the rust, and had my LBS tap the threads just in case. Probably unnecessary but some easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By JustinHorne

Fantastic, thanks for the help, all. And yes, to...

Fantastic, thanks for the help, all. And yes, to those who mentioned it, the Mavic BB is still buttery.

A little update (and it seems good news.)

There was a bit of rust between the BB shell...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 02:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By JustinHorne

Re: Taper. Definitely an option. As a general...

Re: Taper. Definitely an option. As a general rule I really try to do things 'right' so I get a little nervous at the thought of mismatched tapers, but I also understand that current views of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-23, 01:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 469
Posted By JustinHorne

Converting back from Mavic 610URD BB to Shimano BB

Hi all,

I recently came into posession of a 92 Bridgestone RB1. The prior owner, due to health, had converted from the stock double to a Mavic 631 Starfish triple.
If you're curious, it looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,168,461
Posted By JustinHorne

That's a quick drive for me and very tempting....

That's a quick drive for me and very tempting. Alas, my N+1 needs to account for a future gravel and MTB as well, so I should begrudgingly pass. Pretty though.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-20, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,433
Posted By JustinHorne

Very interesting, thanks. I've actually read...

Very interesting, thanks. I've actually read quite a few of your posts yesterday! Lots of great info.

So I took a look at my post, and as expected, I see the taper. I would need too much seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,433
Posted By JustinHorne

Hi all, just wanted to bump this back up to the...

Hi all, just wanted to bump this back up to the top. I'm currently a couple hours into Google searching trying to verify this (lots of people have asked this a decade+ ago, and now the resulting...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-13, 11:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,721
Posted By JustinHorne

It seems extremely wasteful to gut a DA bar end...

It seems extremely wasteful to gut a DA bar end shifter simply because it's mis-adjusted. I know I'd despise having to friction shift when I'm buried in Z6, and I'd certainly regret my decision to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-13, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,442
Posted By JustinHorne

Completely agree, with the addition of road...

Completely agree, with the addition of road quality as well.

I ride Michelin P3R tires, generally agreed upon as the least flat resistant tire you can get, nearly, and I've had one flat in 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-13, 07:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,024
Posted By JustinHorne

THIS. My left leg is noticeably weaker than...

THIS.

My left leg is noticeably weaker than my right. Don't know how it happened, but I'm working to try to fix it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-28-13, 01:54 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 20,481
Posted By JustinHorne

If possible, I'd enjoy the current 12-25, and...

If possible, I'd enjoy the current 12-25, and then add a 27.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,056
Posted By JustinHorne

Why hasn't anyone mentioned barrel adjusters? If...

Why hasn't anyone mentioned barrel adjusters? If it EVENTUALLY is shifting, it might just be cable stretch / out of alignment.

Check this youtube video, see if it seems applicable to your issues:...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-13, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,294
Posted By JustinHorne

Are you even being serious right now? That's...

Are you even being serious right now? That's incredibly silly. What you call "Real World" conditions would be the LEAST accurate thing, because it's impossible to account for variables, which is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-13, 08:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By JustinHorne

If you ever head up to Spokane, Spokane Rocket...

If you ever head up to Spokane, Spokane Rocket Velo is a great group to ride with, and they put on quite a few races in the summer.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-12, 04:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,055
Posted By JustinHorne

I'm 6ft, 147lb, and I HATE how shorts feel....

I'm 6ft, 147lb, and I HATE how shorts feel. Having that band is a constant annoyance. Bibs are far more comfortable to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-12, 10:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,244
Posted By JustinHorne

How many flats are you guys getting that cartrige...

How many flats are you guys getting that cartrige cost is that much of a concern? Serious question. I must have great roads or something, because I ride Pro3Race tires (Generally agreed as extremely...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,014
Posted By JustinHorne

P3Rs are pretty much designed to be as soft as...

P3Rs are pretty much designed to be as soft as reasonably possible, in order to get the most grip. As such, they wear faster. 2k seems low, but chip seal is probably why.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-12, 08:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,142
Posted By JustinHorne

The most noticeable and beneficial upgrade you're...

The most noticeable and beneficial upgrade you're going to get at the current state is pedals and shoes. For shoes, go to the store and buy the most comfortable ones you can find for how much you're...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-12, 01:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,860
Posted By JustinHorne

Nope. I try to wash it down on occasion, and I've...

Nope. I try to wash it down on occasion, and I've seen a few drop marks (from either sweat or water) on the frame, but it seems to be holding up perfectly fine. I generally wash it twice a season...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,860
Posted By JustinHorne

I went on a pretty big search last year, ended up...

I went on a pretty big search last year, ended up with the CR1 Pro with Sram Force / Ksyriums. Love it.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-12, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,219
Posted By JustinHorne

Especially when you're considering the vector of...

Especially when you're considering the vector of the force being applied to the crank, crank plex seems like a pretty minimal thing. If I had to guess, what most people attribute to crank flex is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 11:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 667
Posted By JustinHorne

This is a big ole can of worms, but: 1. You...

This is a big ole can of worms, but:

1. You can definitely adjust Sram. I dunno exactly what you mean about 'not being able to fine tune the FD,' but you can. Are you talking about cable tension?...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By JustinHorne

I don't, as it's all sorted out now... That said,...

I don't, as it's all sorted out now... That said, I found this photo online:
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Imagine seeing the chain 'off' the lowest pulley, and riding between the pulley and the cage where the words...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-12, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By JustinHorne

I once had an issue with the chain jumping off...

I once had an issue with the chain jumping off the lower jockey pulley on my Force setup. Ended up being due to a veeeeery slightly bent RD hanger.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 15,615
Posted By JustinHorne

I'm going to give a slightly contrary position...

I'm going to give a slightly contrary position and say:

Yeah it might work, but I wouldn't be out to save a little cash for what's potentially a terrible fit.

My first bike was a 56, and my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,509
Posted By JustinHorne

To be fair, it sounds like they're advocating...

To be fair, it sounds like they're advocating against buying higher end gruppos. For certain more people are interested in DA than are experianced racers, and more people want Ultegra than are intro...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,370
Posted By JustinHorne

Funny you say that. First let me give my...

Funny you say that.

First let me give my concession: I completely respect and agree with the fact that softer tires by nature, especially P3Rs, wear faster and are more susceptable to flats.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-12, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,370
Posted By JustinHorne

I'm gonna go against the grain here and say quite...

I'm gonna go against the grain here and say quite a huge difference.

I ran Bontrager something or others (Probably really similar to yours, they were on a 2010 Trek 2.1) before switching to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 214
Views: 26,453
Posted By JustinHorne

I think it looks good, but I refuse to believe it...

I think it looks good, but I refuse to believe it can cool as well as an Aeon or Atmos.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-12, 09:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,034
Posted By JustinHorne

I've got about 3 Castelli jerseys (Around $80-100...

I've got about 3 Castelli jerseys (Around $80-100 each, whereever that falls in the lineup) and I love them. They don't bunch or curl up at the bottom like some PI and Hincapie jerseys I've worn do....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,189
Posted By JustinHorne

With all due respect: You have ~ 1400 posts,...

With all due respect:
You have ~ 1400 posts, and your signature thing says you're at about 1200 miles for the year. Do you really need help knowing how to pack for a 30 mile ride? That's an hour...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-12, 08:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,457
Posted By JustinHorne

One thing that helped me out a little was getting...

One thing that helped me out a little was getting over my fear of the road 'pulling' me faster. It's hard to explain, and maybe you don't experiance this, but I noticed that on descents my speed...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 736
Posted By JustinHorne

Funny story: A professor I once had is the...

Funny story: A professor I once had is the brother of the guy who invented this. He rides it around occasionally. Looks ridiculous.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-12, 07:12 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,152
Posted By JustinHorne

I disagree. As a new rider, the things you're...

I disagree. As a new rider, the things you're going to be noticing on a test ride are pretty much all fit related due to whether or not the setup the bike has when you ride it happens by chance to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,940
Posted By JustinHorne

That's what I've got. If you can eject a bottle...

That's what I've got. If you can eject a bottle from that thing, you've got bigger problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-12, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,218
Posted By JustinHorne

That's actually a tough call! Two good bikes, and...

That's actually a tough call! Two good bikes, and I think are both pretty reasonably priced.

Here's my thoughts, you can ultimately apply them as you will:

1) I love Scott bikes. I've got a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,115
Posted By JustinHorne

Stolen? Probably. Hot as hell? Yep.

Stolen? Probably. Hot as hell? Yep.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 8,172
Posted By JustinHorne

2012 Scott CR1 Pro: I think that for $3500, it...

2012 Scott CR1 Pro:
I think that for $3500, it better have integrated cable routing [it doesn't.]

I think I need a 10mm shorter stem, but my body is so used to it now, that I'm just calling it...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-12, 12:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 789
Posted By JustinHorne

^^^ Having said that... Come on, don't put...

^^^

Having said that... Come on, don't put Kmart level components on that thing.. Buy some used low level stuff off ebay for $200...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-12, 02:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 999
Posted By JustinHorne

God, Hincapie for you it is, lol. I'm 6'0,...

God, Hincapie for you it is, lol.

I'm 6'0, 152 ish. The Hincapie medium from my team kit fits well enough, but it's like 2 inches too long for me, annoys the hell out of me. Should be perfect for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-12, 01:53 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,031
Posted By JustinHorne

This. I have the RSs (Lower than the RSEs,) and...

This. I have the RSs (Lower than the RSEs,) and they're great. Either the RS or RSE is a good bet.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 04:15 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,834
Posted By JustinHorne

I don't particularly care about fixies, but that...

I don't particularly care about fixies, but that thing is damn sexy.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-12, 08:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 762
Posted By JustinHorne

Yeah, I'm 6ft 155, and Medium Castelli (jerseys...

Yeah, I'm 6ft 155, and Medium Castelli (jerseys and bibs) is where it's at.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-12, 04:45 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,289
Posted By JustinHorne

Chocolate milk.

Chocolate milk.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,082
Posted By JustinHorne

Someone oughta find those pics of he-who's...

Someone oughta find those pics of he-who's no-longer-here's bike. That thing is beat to all hell. Shifter paddle rubber banded to the brake lever, etc. And yet he's by far one of the most committed...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-12, 07:32 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 10,142
Posted By JustinHorne

1. 38mph I believe... 2. Dead flat, super calm...

1. 38mph I believe...
2. Dead flat, super calm wind, warmed up? about 23.
3. It doesn't matter.
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