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Forum: Touring
09-18-18, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By davidmikesell

Brake levers for small hands

My partner has been using TRP RRL levers on her touring bike for a while but they've always been slightly too big for her. Can anyone with smaller hands recommend a set of levers? My initial thought...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-07-18, 11:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By davidmikesell

anyone have info on this, or could someone point...

anyone have info on this, or could someone point me to a forum where people are knowledgeable about these bikes?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-17, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,793
Posted By davidmikesell

11 speed freehub on older Bontrager DT Swiss Hub

I have this hub that i'm trying to put an 11 speed shimano freehub body on.

http://i53.tinypic.com/2chutd5.jpg


The research i've found shows that it's most likely a DT swiss 370, which 11s...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-19-16, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By davidmikesell

what would be a reasonable price for this?

what would be a reasonable price for this?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By davidmikesell

Photos cont'd ...

Photos cont'd

https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8852/28911060585_b239dbce09_z.jpg

https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8378/28293356814_a086eac01f_z.jpg
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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-11-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,287
Posted By davidmikesell

ID on 40s Bianchi City w/ Rod Brakes & Lamp Holder

I've had this thing sitting for a while. Here's what I know. It's a women's Bianchi city bike. It has rod brakes, an awesome "B" logo lamp holder, an original Silca frame pump, awesome integrated...
Forum: Touring
06-04-15, 08:51 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 10,046
Posted By davidmikesell

We're doing DC ---> Pitt in a week and a half. My...

We're doing DC ---> Pitt in a week and a half. My question is, should we get a map? Seems like the trail shouldn't be too hard to follow without one.

Here's our tentative itinerary.
day 1 - DC...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-15, 08:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,487
Posted By davidmikesell

something interesting: Cannondale CAD 3 w/ Caramba Double Barrel and Avid Tri Align

I'm at the point with this bike where I'm wondering, should I sell it complete, or part it out.

Standard Parts:
Cannnondale CAD 3 frame
headshock fatty fork (works)
XT rear and LX front...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-14, 09:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,959
Posted By davidmikesell

Sourcing M6 Cantilever studs for 90s Cannondale

I recently got a 90s cannondale tandem road bike. I had planned to install v brakes, and have run into a brick wall. I measured with my vernier caliper, and the holes for the (missing) studs are 6mm,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-11-14, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,752
Posted By davidmikesell

I did dc to philly in may. I followed the...

I did dc to philly in may. I followed the adventure cycling map to a T and it was beautiful. It's the atlantic route, and dc to philadelphia is in the richmond to conshohocken section.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-11-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By davidmikesell

Any info on forks? How's the lock out on the fox...

Any info on forks? How's the lock out on the fox vs the rock shox? Which one is more rigid?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,133
Posted By davidmikesell

maybe keep your weight back, and think light!...

maybe keep your weight back, and think light! Lower psi helps as well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-09-14, 05:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 983
Posted By davidmikesell

Help deciding on wheels and fork for new 29er

I finally picked up my Salsa El Mariachi frame, after years of waiting. Now I need help deciding on wheels and a fork!

I ride a lot of XC, and plan to do a fair amount of bikepacking and dirt...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-04-14, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,849
Posted By davidmikesell

Help Identifying 70s Bianchi Townie/Race bike with Nuovo Record!

So I picked up this Bianchi a while back, and I can't find much info on it. I was wondering if anyone knew anything.

Here's what I know.
-The frame was made in Italy, and is definitely a...
Forum: Touring
05-02-14, 10:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By davidmikesell

Here's an update. We're starting in Durham, NC,...

Here's an update. We're starting in Durham, NC, which was not the original plan. So from Durham, we're going to Richmond, and following the ACA maps from Richmond to Conshohocken PA. From...
Forum: Touring
04-21-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By davidmikesell

all this info is perfect! In response, to...

all this info is perfect! In response, to spinnaker, I live in north florida, and have family in Maine. So that pretty much dictates the tour.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-14, 06:11 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,467
Posted By davidmikesell

can you give a "review" of the swift saddle bag...

can you give a "review" of the swift saddle bag plus the barman expedition? I was thinking about the exact same setup.
Forum: Touring
04-20-14, 05:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,744
Posted By davidmikesell

Route questions about east coast tour/Questions about ACA maps

Hi! I'm planning a tour right now from north florida to southeastern maine. I've got from fl to washington planned. From essentially richmond to philadelphia , and then from CT to maine, I want to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-06-14, 06:53 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,467
Posted By davidmikesell

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http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0432r_zpsed6b734a.jpg (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/RCopple/media/IMG_0432r_zpsed6b734a.jpg.html)

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How to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-13, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,205
Posted By davidmikesell

Here's mine. I'm planning to get a pacenti sl23...

Here's mine. I'm planning to get a pacenti sl23 wheelset eventually to replace the mismatched wheels. The frame's too big but it's what I have.
http://i.imgur.com/IjXcYwl.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-31-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,903
Posted By davidmikesell

90s Klein Attitude Comp

Sadly, my Klein attitude comp doesn't get much use, due to it being small, so I think it's time to pass it on, but I can't figure out what it's worth. The frame is as close to perfect as a ridden...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-13, 10:25 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,021,097
Posted By davidmikesell

It's not a road bike, but it's a ti that I ride...

It's not a road bike, but it's a ti that I ride on the road.
http://i.imgur.com/NewUGCH.jpg
Forum: Touring
07-07-13, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,198
Posted By davidmikesell

the funny thing is, the frame came used with the...

the funny thing is, the frame came used with the sticker, and I happen to really like the band already. I lock this bike up around my university and i've never had an issue.

I really like the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-13, 05:46 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,060
Posted By davidmikesell

this thing is awesome

this thing is awesome
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-06-13, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,233
Views: 1,584,060
Posted By davidmikesell

After many many permutations, I give you what is...

After many many permutations, I give you what is potentially the nicest/most tricked out Raleigh M20 ever constructed.
http://i.imgur.com/3ZBKzYo.jpgIt's the perfect xc bike for the north florida...
Forum: Touring
07-06-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,198
Posted By davidmikesell

Here's the bike in its unloaded, commuting form ...

Here's the bike in its unloaded, commuting form
http://i.imgur.com/D3kkghJ.jpg
and here it is on a recent tour through Georgia and Alabama.
http://i.imgur.com/qDbXuv8.jpg
here's the velospace...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-06-13, 04:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,984
Posted By davidmikesell

Considering that we both have sturdy, reliable,...

Considering that we both have sturdy, reliable, and perfectly functioning bikes, it seems that this project will never come to fruition. I think that there are just too many compatibility issues with...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-04-13, 06:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,984
Posted By davidmikesell

My question is, would the spindle of a french bb...

My question is, would the spindle of a french bb work with a normal square taper shimano crankset?
Forum: Touring
07-04-13, 06:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By davidmikesell

I have ultegra bar end shifters on the bike. I...

I have ultegra bar end shifters on the bike. I read on Jan Heine's blog ( http://janheine.wordpress.com/2013/03/25/trouble-with-sti-triples/ ) that a normal shimano triple fd wouldn't work with a...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-03-13, 12:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,984
Posted By davidmikesell

French Tandem Questions

My partner and I have long dreamed about owning a tandem, after we had a great time on a borrowed one. We have aspirations of ordering a santanna or Rodriguez in our size. Recently I found a 70s...
Forum: Touring
07-03-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,331
Posted By davidmikesell

Compact crankset FD question

I have the sugino xd-2 in 46/36/24 on my LHT, and the 9-speed deore front derailleur that I threw on it doesn't mesh well. I know this full and well now, after a tour through the foothills of the...
Forum: Touring
06-19-13, 06:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By davidmikesell

Thanks for all the help! I think I can do it now....

Thanks for all the help! I think I can do it now. I'll post pictures when I'm done.
Forum: Touring
06-19-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,030
Posted By davidmikesell

+1 for the velocity dyad. It's reasonably light...

+1 for the velocity dyad. It's reasonably light and seriously strong. I put 2000 miles on a set of sun cr18 wheels and they got out of true regularly. I've switched to a dyad wheelset and put about...
Forum: Touring
06-18-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,559
Posted By davidmikesell

Cannondale Fender install help

I'm trying to install sks fenders on my friend's cannondale T800, and I've run into a problem. The rear fender is supposed to fasten to the brake bridge, through a 'horizontal' hole. Being the weird...
Forum: Touring
03-25-13, 07:36 AM
Replies: 4,824
Views: 2,621,198
Posted By davidmikesell

can you share the route? I'm in fl also.

can you share the route? I'm in fl also.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-13-13, 12:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,996
Posted By davidmikesell

these are pretty expensive, but check out...

these are pretty expensive, but check out revelate designs
http://www.revelatedesigns.com/
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 06:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By davidmikesell

i'll go and get some picks now i guess. I'm...

i'll go and get some picks now i guess. I'm pretty sure that the end of the cable is still attached to the cable. I attached the derailleur side of the cable to a vice and i was giving it tension as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-12, 09:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 945
Posted By davidmikesell

RSX shifter problems

I was recently trying to recable my woking rsx shifters. I can't remember the exact sequence of events, but the cable became stuck in the right shifter. After bathing in wd-40 and getting the dust...
Forum: Touring
11-22-12, 06:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,864
Posted By davidmikesell

after drinking a healthy amount of the Bicycle...

after drinking a healthy amount of the Bicycle Quarterly water, I think I've decided on the pasela tourgards. I've read that they're a good mix of suppleness and toughness. On a touring/commuting...
Forum: Touring
11-15-12, 08:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,864
Posted By davidmikesell

Thanks for the advise. I think I just need to...

Thanks for the advise. I think I just need to ride some other tires. Off road riding is relatively new to me, and I with smooth touring tires, I just think about what it's like to hit a sand patch on...
Forum: Touring
11-15-12, 07:45 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,864
Posted By davidmikesell

Now I'm looking at the marathon and the marathon...

Now I'm looking at the marathon and the marathon mondial. The marathon supreme's tread looks too wimpy and the marathon plus seems too slow. I think I've narrowed things down a bit. I need a tire,...
Forum: Touring
11-15-12, 05:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,196
Posted By davidmikesell

You won't regret it if you go for the LHT!

You won't regret it if you go for the LHT!
Forum: Touring
11-15-12, 05:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 842
Posted By davidmikesell

The lower you can get it, the better.

The lower you can get it, the better.
Forum: Touring
11-15-12, 05:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 583
Posted By davidmikesell

looking good.

looking good.
Forum: Touring
11-15-12, 05:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,864
Posted By davidmikesell

The main issue I'm running into is the fact the m...

The main issue I'm running into is the fact the m tires are 38s with a tread. I'm just trying to find a sensible smaller tire. So i'm going to check out the vittoria randonneur, the offerings from...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-14-12, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By davidmikesell

you should just ditch your bike and fly...

you should just ditch your bike and fly everywhere/ Maybe....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-14-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,873
Posted By davidmikesell

Local bike kitchen? these aren't too far off...

Local bike kitchen?
these aren't too far off $50...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-12, 05:38 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 932
Posted By davidmikesell

Maybe look for an older specialized allez or a...

Maybe look for an older specialized allez or a surly cross check.
Forum: Touring
11-14-12, 05:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,864
Posted By davidmikesell

Questions about rolling resistance and weight

I'm in the market for tires on my LHT right now, and I know there's another thread right now about tires, but my question is a bit different.

The tires I have now are 700x38 WTB pathways. My LHT...
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