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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-17, 07:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,787
Posted By Stannian

Get the narrower one. The 1/8" will most likely...

Get the narrower one. The 1/8" will most likely be too wide to fit on any of the cogs but the largest.
Forum: Touring
03-04-17, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,628
Posted By Stannian

Seen a few of these through the shop when I...

Seen a few of these through the shop when I worked there. They work as advertised and make sense, but I have noticed that the material velocity uses in their rims is brittle. We did quite a few rim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-11-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,024
Posted By Stannian

Anyone tried an Ultegra front derailleur on a triple mountain crankset?

Building up a bike for a friend, touring adventure bike. He wants Shimano, triple, and STI. So my only final compatibility question is whether the Ultegra triple front derailleur will pull far enough...
Forum: Touring
11-18-12, 08:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,239
Posted By Stannian

"Blue Collar Rivendell." Love it. The tire size...

"Blue Collar Rivendell." Love it. The tire size makes a lot of sense. I am a big fan. Looks like a blast for the winter. Would think about doing mine if I wasn't lazy or cheap. Not sure about...
Forum: Touring
11-18-12, 07:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 894
Posted By Stannian

Are you really going to change your tires...

Are you really going to change your tires mid-tour? Hell yes it's doable. There are probably better tire choices out there but they will work just fine. You may have to get off the bike in some...
Forum: Touring
10-31-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,626
Posted By Stannian

Don't be too overwhelmed. I have a Blackburn...

Don't be too overwhelmed. I have a Blackburn EX-1, had it for 4 years, groceries, loaded tours, as much firewood as can handle in a cargo net, 2 medium pumpkins, gravel roads, singletrack. Its fine....
Forum: Touring
08-13-12, 09:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,564
Posted By Stannian

Having worked in shops for the last 8 years, I...

Having worked in shops for the last 8 years, I have seen a definite increase not only interest, but sales as well. Years ago it was extremely rare to hear someone inquire about touring bikes or gear,...
Forum: Touring
07-30-12, 09:47 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,675
Posted By Stannian

Ride your bike. Having toured with many people on...

Ride your bike. Having toured with many people on road bikes, it can be done unless you tell yourself it can't. If you are worried about shimmy on descents, use your brakes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 518
Posted By Stannian

Haha. Gotta love bike forums. I would go with the...

Haha. Gotta love bike forums. I would go with the road morph. It is much easier to use because of the hose and has a good amount of air volume, which is important, because, remember, the laws of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-05-12, 07:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,321
Posted By Stannian

I carry brake and shifter cables as well, one of...

I carry brake and shifter cables as well, one of each. As for the other uses, I haven't had to use one yet, and understand they are a pain to tie, but it can definitely be done. Broken racks always...
Forum: Touring
04-02-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,660
Posted By Stannian

In the past I kind of just threw everything in my...

In the past I kind of just threw everything in my bags and off I went. After a couple days, like others have said, I fine tuned my system and things got more organized. This way made me a little...
Forum: Touring
03-14-12, 07:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,614
Posted By Stannian

Shimano A520's. Single-sided, recessed with a...

Shimano A520's. Single-sided, recessed with a platform that gives a much more stable feel on the pedal than a normal SPD pedal, but still walkable. The perfect balance of the benefits of a road and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-12, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,045
Posted By Stannian

One thing to check if you removed the chain to...

One thing to check if you removed the chain to clean it is that it isn't running over the guide on the rear derailleur. It is easy to do and should run straight from one pulley to the other and not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-01-12, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By Stannian

The Shimano cassette will have a very thin spacer...

The Shimano cassette will have a very thin spacer on the backside of it when you take it off, you will not have to use this with the new Sram cassette, which requires no spacer.

As far as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 531
Posted By Stannian

We have about three of those in the shop drawer...

We have about three of those in the shop drawer right now, all dead, nothing we can do to them...
Forum: Touring
01-27-12, 06:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,283
Posted By Stannian

I recently came to the conclusion that I like 50...

I recently came to the conclusion that I like 50 mile days. Some a little longer, some a little shorter. I think the 10-12mph range is something to shoot for. I assume 10 mph for myself, giving...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-12, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,014
Posted By Stannian

Both the Shimano or the Wellgo cleats will work...

Both the Shimano or the Wellgo cleats will work with those pedals. The photo that "Yo Spiff" posted is what you are looking for, but they don't necessarily have to say Shimano on them. $15.00 on...
Forum: Touring
01-15-12, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,322
Posted By Stannian

But beware, I have seen spokes broken at the...

But beware, I have seen spokes broken at the nipple, and without getting the spoke out there is no way to thread the fiber fix through. You would still need a cassette lockring tool...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-12, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 14,135
Posted By Stannian

But the nipple tears through the rim strip, then...

But the nipple tears through the rim strip, then the tube, or leaves the nipple exposed to eventually wear a hole in the tube. One turn typically doesn't cause a problem though, and you can just...
Forum: Touring
01-01-12, 06:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 968
Posted By Stannian

Yep, have a couple friends who rode cross country...

Yep, have a couple friends who rode cross country on cheaper road bikes than that. And having worked at a shop for 8 years, heard many stories of extended tours on sport road bikes with trailers. You...
Forum: Touring
12-23-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,241
Posted By Stannian

Troll has some things to say about this......

Troll has some things to say about this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E78kGIP8ko&list=UU1I2sd4Hhe8zAbZ75aadvIQ&index=1&feature=plcp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,154
Posted By Stannian

I am amazed at all the rambling that goes on here...

I am amazed at all the rambling that goes on here when a simple question is asked. Will a Shimano 9 speed bar-end shifter work with a triple? Yes, their will be no issues whatsoever, put on and ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-11, 07:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 20,129
Posted By Stannian

I have done some experiments with this myself,...

I have done some experiments with this myself, having a 21 pound road bike, and a 40 pound touring bike. What I have found is that 95% of my rides are on the touring bike, especially my centuries and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 09:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,991
Posted By Stannian

JTWilson, I remember you, I believe. Pretty...

JTWilson,

I remember you, I believe. Pretty much a completely new drivetrain right before you left for Mammoth Cave, correct? Thanks for the postcard, we still have it somewhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,991
Posted By Stannian

That is exactly what I am looking for, but being...

That is exactly what I am looking for, but being busy all the time, I find it hard to do sometimes. I don't want to rush with anyone, they expect all my attention and time and I want them to leave...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,297
Posted By Stannian

Early in the season an organized ride turned...

Early in the season an organized ride turned windy and I came across a group of riders, some of whom I knew, and we decided to team up to fight the winds back in. Granted we were all novice, we were...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 08:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,991
Posted By Stannian

I feel the same way about purchases, I do my own...

I feel the same way about purchases, I do my own homework. Very rarely do I rely on salespeople for help with anything, unless I really trust them and have a relationship with them, or see them as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-11, 07:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,978
Posted By Stannian

VAR makes a tool that makes it very simple, but...

VAR makes a tool that makes it very simple, but the tool probably costs $100. Our shop has one and I use it all the time and love it. Ask if your bike shop has one, I would only charge you $5 if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,991
Posted By Stannian

How Much of the LBS time did you take when purchasing your new road bike?

I was finalizing a bike for pick-up today after a gentleman purchased a very fine bicycle, around $3,000 worth, when I questioned what is a normal amount of time to spend with the bicycle shop's...
Forum: Touring
10-07-11, 07:01 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,514
Posted By Stannian

You are right, I have had bikes that the disc...

You are right, I have had bikes that the disc brakes were flawless and I forgot about, but lately that hasn't been the case and I had to vent. Any of my cantis were flawless though. I had BB7's on...
Forum: Touring
10-07-11, 06:55 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,514
Posted By Stannian

Talked with QBP, their distributor, a couple days...

Talked with QBP, their distributor, a couple days ago. March, 2012.
Forum: Touring
10-07-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,514
Posted By Stannian

Very true, my mistake. I forgot that the entire...

Very true, my mistake. I forgot that the entire reason for this thread was disc brakes...
Forum: Touring
10-06-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,514
Posted By Stannian

Most wheel sets are built with 1mm spoke...

Most wheel sets are built with 1mm spoke difference between front, rear drive, and rear non-drive side. Sometimes 2mm. For instance the front might take 290mm spokes, and the rear will take 290 and...
Forum: Touring
10-06-11, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By Stannian

Working at a shop, we do this all the time. Very...

Working at a shop, we do this all the time. Very simple. Just file it out with a rat-tail file afterward. Wish I could remember the size of the drill bit, but eyeballing it works.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-11, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By Stannian

As long as they don't catch on the bearings or...

As long as they don't catch on the bearings or the cones when you re-install them then re-use them. You can also bend them back into shape a little if they do. If there is any reason not to use them,...
Forum: Touring
09-15-11, 08:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,620
Posted By Stannian

A couple years ago, they extended the option of...

A couple years ago, they extended the option of 26" wheels into their larger sizes.

But wait, the title of this thread mentions size questions as well. Does the 60cm even fit? How tall are you? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-11, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 912
Posted By Stannian

My first thought would be to check to see if the...

My first thought would be to check to see if the headset is loose. That would be a pretty significant factor. After that, and even if the headset was loose, check the toe in on the front brake pads,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 768
Posted By Stannian

Nope, you'll be fine, it is just a cable guide....

Nope, you'll be fine, it is just a cable guide. As long as the cable runs freely and smoothly in the way you have it set-up now don't worry about it.
Forum: Touring
08-09-11, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,891
Posted By Stannian

Ask him how long the steerer is cut. Surly's come...

Ask him how long the steerer is cut. Surly's come with long steerers but sometimes get cut short. If there are at least 50mm of spacers able to go under the stem then the handlebar height will more...
Forum: Touring
06-14-11, 06:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,996
Posted By Stannian

Quick story that may possibly help: I just...

Quick story that may possibly help:

I just frame swapped parts on my bike to a new True Temper Steel frame earlier this week. After work on Sunday, I still decided to do the 60 miler with a friend...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 06:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,171
Posted By Stannian

If you are looking for a more aggressive...

If you are looking for a more aggressive geometry, size down, maybe longer stem. The handlebars will be lower compared to the seat than the larger model. Size up if you are looking for a more upright...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-10-11, 07:35 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,051
Posted By Stannian

I completely disagree. I will fix a bike...

I completely disagree. I will fix a bike "properly" and the ride may be off a bit. After I tweak things on the ride it rides much better, but might not look as pretty in the stand. But what is...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-11, 09:52 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 6,617
Posted By Stannian

I quit off and on for a couple years, and finally...

I quit off and on for a couple years, and finally just said done with it, and haven't gone back. Been a year now, and there isn't a time I am at a bar seeing someone smoking that I don't want to ask...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-11, 07:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,976
Posted By Stannian

I have been selling bicycles to people for 7...

I have been selling bicycles to people for 7 years. It looks perfect. That size leaves you options to play with adjustments with seat and stem if you need to. Have fun.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-11, 08:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,570
Posted By Stannian

Crank Bros Multi 17. Have had mine for 5 years...

Crank Bros Multi 17. Have had mine for 5 years and still not bent up or rusted too bad. All the tools you need except a pedal wrench, but who really needs that anyway? I have worked at 4 different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-17-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,033
Posted By Stannian

Take it to the LBS and they will let you know of...

Take it to the LBS and they will let you know of they can tap it or not. If there are enough threads they can fix them, otherwise they will have to put a thing in it that has new threads (forget the...
Forum: Touring
02-09-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 900
Posted By Stannian

Been right there with you, and it was a blast. I...

Been right there with you, and it was a blast. I liked being in charge, because all it meant was that I made the decisions, and they followed. The two riders knew I had only toured once before, once...
Forum: Touring
01-27-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,786
Posted By Stannian

Never had the issue, mine seems to always want me...

Never had the issue, mine seems to always want me to leave...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,114
Posted By Stannian

Facing seems to be something like honesty;...

Facing seems to be something like honesty; everyone agrees that it is the best practice, but very few have any issues when it slides.
Forum: Touring
01-25-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 622
Posted By Stannian

50 miles a day is great, in my opinion. It is...

50 miles a day is great, in my opinion. It is long enough to keep you busy and get you somewhere, but still leaves time for fun along the way and relaxing at the end of the day. Some days will seems...
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