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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-14, 07:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,597
Posted By Caribou007

Cutting steerer tube while it's installed?

I'd like to cut my steerer tube at home using a saw, without disconnecting and removing it, like this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pg1BIh0FfH0). I'll just slowly, carefully cut it once,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 03:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,509
Posted By Caribou007

Move to somewhere dry.

Move to somewhere dry.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,397
Posted By Caribou007

Buy a new bike.

Buy a new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,603
Posted By Caribou007

Buy new shoes.

Buy new shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 02:58 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 27,667
Posted By Caribou007

Buy a new bike.

Buy a new bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 02:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By Caribou007

Buy a new frame.

Buy a new frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,577
Posted By Caribou007

Buy new shifters.

Buy new shifters.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-14, 05:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 681
Posted By Caribou007

Cable running inside or outside dropbars and: Padding and wrapping techniques

Why run the brake cables on the inside edge? Why the outside? What's the best technique to pad the transition from Shimano 105 lever hoods to handlebar ramps that are angled upward, (ergonomic),...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-14, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Posted By Caribou007

385196 lol i did it.

385196

lol i did it.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-02-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Caribou007

What I've been trying to say is the ramps on...

What I've been trying to say is the ramps on these handlebars have a very downward slope to them, and setting them to be horizontal would make the angle of the hooks and the drops very steep.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-01-14, 11:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Caribou007

Don't you mean "hooks" or do you actually hold on...

Don't you mean "hooks" or do you actually hold on to the drops? And the angle of the handlebar affects both since they are both names for sections of the handlebar. The angle certainly has an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Posted By Caribou007

I like the 4 points method suggested by a few...

I like the 4 points method suggested by a few people here. One could also use a pane of glass or something, attach some things to create space for the stem, and do it with the handlebars already...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-01-14, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Caribou007

What about the angle of the hooks?

What about the angle of the hooks?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
06-01-14, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 890
Posted By Caribou007

Any old-school (2006) fitters here?

http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=384280&d=1401566512

On my 2006 CAAD8 R800 39/52 bicycle, I've decided to use these fit guidelines as a starting point. I'm going with all of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-14, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,288
Posted By Caribou007

Aligning both STI shifters

How should be horizontal and vertical angles of the levers be measured to ensure both left and right levers are mounted in identical positions? Unfortunately, the handlebars have no markings to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-31-14, 02:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,147
Posted By Caribou007

Question: 105 STI lever positioning for anatomic drop bar with downward-sloped ramps

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Background:
On my new - at least, new to me - bicycle, I've decided to use these fit guidelines as a starting point. I'm going with all of the lesser numbers on that chart, the left-side...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
05-06-14, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,154
Posted By Caribou007

That millimetre thing on saddles

I assume the millimetre scale on the saddle bars is for reference when adjusting it's position, but is there a "default" starting point for mounting it?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 690
Posted By Caribou007

What is a Sterling cromoly frame with exage groupset worth?

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Seller says it has new tires. I know prices vary depending on location but I'd like some estimates to use as a starting point for making an appropriate offer.

Also, shouldn't ergonomic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-14, 10:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,932
Posted By Caribou007

What are indicators of sealed/non-sealed bearings?

What are indicators of sealed/non-sealed bearings?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-14, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,531
Posted By Caribou007

What is a 2006 CAAD8 R700 worth?

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Update: After a more thorough inventory of the components, the seller determined all the components are that of an R800. Except the Shimano 105, 39/52. As well as the Michelin Krylion...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-14, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By Caribou007

Wow, really? $400? I thought it was a pretty...

Wow, really? $400? I thought it was a pretty nice bike, but nowhere near as nice as this one (http://www.bikeforums.net/road-cycling/943027-how-much-mid-late-1980s-victory-campy-miche-worth.html) -...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-25-14, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By Caribou007

Velo Sport Road Bike With Full Dura Ace AX Components

May I please have an appraisal for this bike - Velo Sport Road Bike With Full Dura Ace AX Components (http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/4431186157.html)

Thank you very much.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,593
Posted By Caribou007

You are correct about the bike's origin. ...

You are correct about the bike's origin. However, someone told me that the market for bicycles in Toronto is $100 higher than average. Is that true? Yet you agreed with someone from Illinois that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,932
Posted By Caribou007

So BB rust isn't a problem? And hubs should...

So BB rust isn't a problem?

And hubs should be checked every 3000 miles?

But the stem is still vulnerable?

I'm concerned about rust in the stem making it stuck.

But this article seems to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-16-14, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,558
Posted By Caribou007

As you pointed out, the setback in in fact the...

As you pointed out, the setback in in fact the horizontal distance from the center of the BB to the tip of the saddle. I actually had realized that before and forgotten about it by the time I came...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-14, 12:46 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,932
Posted By Caribou007

Grease "cures"? How long? I'll need more...

Grease "cures"? How long?

I'll need more information if I'm going to prevent rust from damaging a bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-14, 12:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,932
Posted By Caribou007

Do you not ride in the rain? Rust.. Headsets.. BBs..

If you're in the rain on an 80s road bike, do you have to take all this stuff apart and re-grease it after?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 10:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,037
Posted By Caribou007

How much is this 2012 Devinci Silverstone SL 2 worth?

http://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_Qtebw481ba_600x450.jpg

DEVINCI (http://2012.devinci.com/bikes/browse_13#13_41_141)

Seller said:

Bought new last May. Taken great care of. Selling to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
04-15-14, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,558
Posted By Caribou007

Small frame and setback seatpost?

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I'm considering buying a 2012 Devinci Silverstone SL 2 second hand. Size is Small, 52cm.

I used several calculators online to estimate what size frames would be suitable for me and came...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 02:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,593
Posted By Caribou007

I basically was chastised in an IRC chat by...

I basically was chastised in an IRC chat by people who said, "it's worth $50 like any other 'crap' bike - old or new". They own high-end bikes and said any low tier bike sells for $50 on CL and if I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 02:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,593
Posted By Caribou007

No, they are more durable, lighter and easy to...

No, they are more durable, lighter and easy to repair. And it makes things interesting - I'd use jockey shifters on my front derailleur if I could.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-14, 02:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By Caribou007

How much is this mid-late 1980s Victory/Campy/Miche worth?

Wow, I'm new here and just posting in all the wrong forums! Sorry!

Link: Please have a look at my post in the Road Bike forum....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-14, 01:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 494
Posted By Caribou007

How much is this mid-late 1980s Victory/Campy/Miche worth?

Link: I'm new here and I posted in the wrong forum so please have a look at my post in the Road Bike forum....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 01:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,593
Posted By Caribou007

The seller is a collector of vintage racing...

The seller is a collector of vintage racing bikes. He said he was looking to get $500 but admitted he looks at NOS parts from a collector's point of view.

Thanks - I'll ask in Classic & Vintage. ...
Forum: Introductions
04-13-14, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Hi
Views: 400
Posted By Caribou007

Hi

Good day! I've been lurking around reading about various things, and I signed up looking for information on second hand bikes, including vintage. I just made a post in the Road Bike forum about a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,593
Posted By Caribou007

How much is this mid-late 1980s Victory/Campy/Miche worth?

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Seller said:
Miche Competition crank set, Miche Competition wheels, Campagnolo breaks, Campagnolo Aero seat post

He said it's never been...
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