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Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-27-12, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 858
Posted By Grivooga

Rear light sggestions for paceline riding

So I've had an assortment of rear lights over the years and I've ridden behind more than I can remember but other than something tiny like a little Knog Frog none seem very well suited to paceline...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-27-12, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,022
Posted By Grivooga

A low mode. Many front lights have it but most...

A low mode. Many front lights have it but most rear lights don't. If you're riding at night in a pace line it's really annoying and possibly dangerous when the guy in front of you has his blindingly...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 789
Posted By Grivooga

Cantilevers? I thought the Cachet had pretty...

Cantilevers? I thought the Cachet had pretty standard looking side-pull brakes.

If you had recessed brakes sitting around it's not hard to convert. The fork is easy. You can always drill the back...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-11-11, 05:24 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,399
Posted By Grivooga

I don't buy this reasoning. My road bike has...

I don't buy this reasoning. My road bike has outboard bearings and the crank arms barely clear the chainstays. A conventional BB couldn't narrow it any further without the crank arms hitting the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-11, 02:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,359
Posted By Grivooga

36 is overkill in the majority of cases unless...

36 is overkill in the majority of cases unless you're building the wheels with very thin spokes or putting it on a tandem (my tandem has 40 spoke wheels).

For general riding a well built 24 or 28...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-28-11, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,246
Posted By Grivooga

That's kind of odd. The do say that it's...

That's kind of odd. The do say that it's primarily meant to be an excellent commuter bike. Tires in the photos are 28s. There definitely room in the fork for atleast a 35. Chainstay clearance looks...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-11, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,377
Posted By Grivooga

Doesn't suprise me at all. I'm hard on...

Doesn't suprise me at all. I'm hard on drivetrains. I'm a big guy and FL sand is brutal on drivetrains. I have to change chains on my mountain bike far far too frequently and I've worn cassettes past...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-11, 06:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,377
Posted By Grivooga

Tiagra isn't bad. 105 is better though. ...

Tiagra isn't bad. 105 is better though.

Mostly I just prefer 10sp. It will be easier to upgrade later.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-26-11, 03:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,377
Posted By Grivooga

You have zero reason to be concerned about the...

You have zero reason to be concerned about the Aksiums. Excellent wheels. Very strong and reliable. Reasonably fast too. I'm a 230 lbs Clyde and I'm hard on my wheels. I have two sets of Aksiums. The...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-25-11, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 716
Posted By Grivooga

I was looking for them. They pop up on eBay every...

I was looking for them. They pop up on eBay every now and then. I eventually grabbed a set of the non- '+' models without the adjuster or cartridge pads for a price that was too good. Wish I had...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-11, 08:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,246
Posted By Grivooga

I think it's a smart move. Helps keep the...

I think it's a smart move. Helps keep the rotating mass down. 160s would be overkill for a race bike in 99% of terrain. The major advantage of larger discs is fade resistance from heat on long...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-24-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,938
Posted By Grivooga

The 32s will be slower to accelerate and at top...

The 32s will be slower to accelerate and at top speeds where aero is the the big concern will be less efficient. If they're well constructed and reasonably supple they have a theoretical advantage...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,555
Posted By Grivooga

Indy - I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam. The 58 would...

Indy - I'm 6'1" with a 34" inseam. The 58 would probably fit you reasonably well. Might have to drop the stem back a hair.

I ordered the 58 because my road bike had a similar top tube and I was...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-11, 08:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,670
Posted By Grivooga

Magicshine for the front. I usually run it on low...

Magicshine for the front. I usually run it on low on the road unless there are lots of potholes and poor street illumination. For the Rear I use Pricepoint's $10 knock off of the Superflash, it's a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By Grivooga

My 09 SST AL has cartridge bearing Formula hubs....

My 09 SST AL has cartridge bearing Formula hubs. Rolling smooth still after thousands of miles with zero maintainence. Still have the stock wheels on mine. They're are a bit on the heavy side but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,324
Posted By Grivooga

Those are awesome. My Specialized Hardrock had...

Those are awesome. My Specialized Hardrock had these. I'm tempted to convert my whole quiver just on principle of it being such a better design.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,009
Posted By Grivooga

I really like my SST AL. Excellent bike. I'm a...

I really like my SST AL. Excellent bike. I'm a big guy and the BD steel frames felt too wiggly to me. Took a chance on the SST AL and do not regret it. It might be too stiff to be comfortable for a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-11, 07:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,555
Posted By Grivooga

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/Grivooga/Bi...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v186/Grivooga/Bike/2010-03-18144915.jpg NDSF

Mine, stripped of the stickers. One of these days I'll put a polishing wheel in my angle grinder and get it looking...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-11, 07:04 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,645
Posted By Grivooga

Drops with two brake levers for me. Assuming your...

Drops with two brake levers for me. Assuming your bike actually fits you and the levers are positioned properly the hoods are a very comfortable position that still lets you see everything and react...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-11, 06:51 AM
Replies: 1,154
Views: 62,598
Posted By Grivooga

Selle Anatomica fits the lines of a racier...

Selle Anatomica fits the lines of a racier looking build a lot better than a Brooks and is arguably better. Still looks a bit out of place on a very modern looking bike.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-11, 06:38 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 18,724
Posted By Grivooga

My major complaint is the BD pictures. What's...

My major complaint is the BD pictures. What's with the angle of the bars? Looks stupid to not have the drops level.

My take on it is a hybrid between a comfort bike and racier geometry like the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,776
Posted By Grivooga

I have one. The chain looks good but the lock is...

I have one. The chain looks good but the lock is junk. I haven't tried cutting it but in my area the primary purpose of any lock is making the next bike over look easier. This chain paired with a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-11, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 737
Posted By Grivooga

It might look goofy but so long as the crown race...

It might look goofy but so long as the crown race diameter isn't some oddball diameter it should work.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-22-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By Grivooga

We're the same weight. I love my Mavic Aksiums...

We're the same weight. I love my Mavic Aksiums with clinchers for around town and training performance. Absolutely rock solid wheel and I beat the snot out of them. I race on an old set of Mavic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-15-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 862
Posted By Grivooga

Headset for Norco CCX One (2007)

So the headset of my cyclocross bike, a 2007 Norco CCX One, is quite the worse for wear. It needs a new one. I consider myself a pretty good mechanic as far as the actual installation goes and have...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-12-11, 08:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Grivooga

They are typically heavier than a conventional...

They are typically heavier than a conventional derailleur setup but not by a massive amount. It is rotating weight which is bad but it's hub weight which is much less bad than rim weight.

To me...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-08-11, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 692
Posted By Grivooga

Haven't seen one used for cross but I've seen...

Haven't seen one used for cross but I've seen plenty of city and winter bikes built with them and they have a reputation for being rather tank like. If they work with salted road sludge I think a bit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-11, 08:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,362
Posted By Grivooga

Rival is a better groupset for the money. BUT,...

Rival is a better groupset for the money. BUT, you'll have to change the rear derailleur as well and 105 can be found rather inexpensive.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,540
Posted By Grivooga

Common problem with forks that use a recessed...

Common problem with forks that use a recessed brake bolt (which is probably more common than not on most new forks now). Most bike shops can order a Problem Solver nut from QBP that should fix your...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-05-10, 01:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,196
Posted By Grivooga

I run a 12-27 with a 48/38 but I'm a clyde and...

I run a 12-27 with a 48/38 but I'm a clyde and not the fittest. I only really use the 27 on really steep hills. The kind that are probably actually faster to run up if I didn't hate running so much.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-04-10, 03:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 909
Posted By Grivooga

Florida in the winter? Yeah it's dry here... but...

Florida in the winter? Yeah it's dry here... but that's a given this time of year. Of course we're only half way done down here. Only 3 races down in the state series so I guess there's still time...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-06-10, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 845
Posted By Grivooga

I chose the ones that I picked up for $25 (with a...

I chose the ones that I picked up for $25 (with a 9sp Dura-Ace cassette). Some old Ksyrium tubulars. Looks nice and fairly (but not super) light. I really love my Aksiums with clinchers. I'm a big...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-04-10, 08:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Grivooga

The Mavic Aksiums that come on the BD bike are...

The Mavic Aksiums that come on the BD bike are great wheels for us heavier riders. I'm 6'1" and about 230. I beat the hell out of my wheels on road and trail. Only maintenance they've needed is I had...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 933
Posted By Grivooga

I'm 220 lbs. I hop off curbs and bunny hop speed...

I'm 220 lbs. I hop off curbs and bunny hop speed bumps all the time on 23mm road slicks. I'm not exactly gentle. I would not be concerned even slightly on 35s.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-20-10, 01:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,233
Posted By Grivooga

CX bike are king on fire roads. Any fast flat...

CX bike are king on fire roads. Any fast flat trail will be a lot of fun on a CX bike. Lots of dense roots/rocks become a problem if your bike handling skills aren't up to the task of avoiding the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-20-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By Grivooga

Mask off the axle, nuts, and seals and you'll be...

Mask off the axle, nuts, and seals and you'll be fine. If they're chromed you might need to strip the chrome.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-18-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 31,380
Posted By Grivooga

For a fixed you don't need a chain whip if you...

For a fixed you don't need a chain whip if you know how to rotofix and don't mind the little paint scratches on the BB shell and chainstay. For geared bikes, yeah you need one for changing cassettes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-10, 09:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 576
Posted By Grivooga

Some hubs are easy to respace. Some dishing may...

Some hubs are easy to respace. Some dishing may be necessary. A steel frame can be cold set to match the hub. It's not hard, you just have to be very methodical or you end up with a frame that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-10, 09:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,910
Posted By Grivooga

I've seen people forget about the bag, snag a...

I've seen people forget about the bag, snag a strap, and end up on their ass. It's kinda amusing so long as no head injuries are involved.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-10, 06:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,474
Posted By Grivooga

Cost of Madison is almost double the other bike...

Cost of Madison is almost double the other bike he pointed out. Of course, you get what you pay for.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-10, 06:29 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 30,535
Posted By Grivooga

If they weren't so damn tiny I'd say it's a...

If they weren't so damn tiny I'd say it's a perfect polo bike. Tension the wheels (I bet half those spokes are slack), swap the pedals, chop an inch off each side of the bars, and swap the chainring...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-10, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 919
Posted By Grivooga

That was some interesting but ugly paint. I...

That was some interesting but ugly paint. I wouldn't begrudge him painting over it but plain flat white is pretty boring. It's got some lugs, I would at least accent the lugs. Trace them with blue or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-10, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,046
Posted By Grivooga

As has been said, by the time the chain is...

As has been said, by the time the chain is stretched a full tooth the chain is beyond toast and has probably eaten up the cog and chainring. Chains are cheap, much cheaper than replacing cogs and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-10, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 905
Posted By Grivooga

SST sounds like the better deal, add about $30 if...

SST sounds like the better deal, add about $30 if you want to run it fixed. To convert the Lager's brakes to TT levers you're looking at $40+ if you do it yourself ($30 for the levers, $5 new cable,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-10, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,607
Posted By Grivooga

Maybe because cantis really kinda blow. I spend...

Maybe because cantis really kinda blow. I spend more time tweaking the damn cantis on my cross bike than any other adjustments on my three bikes. Setting the toe-in all the time to keep them quiet is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-10, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 553
Posted By Grivooga

I do believe you typically cut the straps after...

I do believe you typically cut the straps after installing and sizing them so this can not occur. If you leave them long then yeah they can get caught in the chain and shredded.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 592
Posted By Grivooga

If you want to use it as a fitness bike don't be...

If you want to use it as a fitness bike don't be so quick to ditch the drops. The drops with brake hoods give you so many more choices on where to put your hands and are IMO much more comfortable...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-10, 05:53 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,415
Posted By Grivooga

2010 looks identical to mine (same parts build...

2010 looks identical to mine (same parts build too) except the hideous decals seem to be gone and BD is no longer including an 18t fixed cog (and I must assume lockring as well).

Mine is a 58. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 11,415
Posted By Grivooga

I'm very happy with mine. I'm a big guy and the...

I'm very happy with mine. I'm a big guy and the steel frames in my price range all felt a bit noodly under me or were hi-ten boat anchors. The SST AL is very stiff but that also makes it a very prone...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-10, 09:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,620
Posted By Grivooga

He has Flintstone brakes.

He has Flintstone brakes.
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