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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-11, 07:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By ajs26

The Simpleone is definitely on my short list....

The Simpleone is definitely on my short list. Glad they finally got the details on in it worked out: first they said canti brake posts, then said it was going to have side pulls, then back to canti,...
Forum: Touring
06-22-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,395
Posted By ajs26

A few months ago I purchased the budget wheels...

A few months ago I purchased the budget wheels from Rivendell.com. The were about $200 for the set, plus shipping costs. The build was Velocity Twin Hollow Rims, Shimano Tiagra hubs, and 36 spokes...
Forum: Touring
05-02-10, 08:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,060
Posted By ajs26

I've had bad gearing on my bike for over a year...

I've had bad gearing on my bike for over a year now. My crank was a 48/39 and I had a 11-23 cassette. As my cross bike got built up to be more of a touring bike it naturally became heavier,...
Forum: Touring
03-31-10, 08:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,791
Posted By ajs26

Over the years my tires have been slowly getting...

Over the years my tires have been slowly getting larger in size. My Redline Conquest Tour came with 700x25s, then I went through the stage of wanting 23's. Come cyclocross season I would put 32's...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-30-09, 11:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,406
Posted By ajs26

Looks good, but I thought the Casseroll used to...

Looks good, but I thought the Casseroll used to have a color matching stem?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-29-09, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,004
Posted By ajs26

That's probably the best Pink Floyd album from...

That's probably the best Pink Floyd album from the non Roger Waters era.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-29-09, 04:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,406
Posted By ajs26

There's nothing at all wrong with the Casseroll,...

There's nothing at all wrong with the Casseroll, but why not just go with your original choice, but use a steel or aluminum fork instead? I was going to ask why you were concerned about saving a bit...
Forum: Touring
10-21-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,170
Posted By ajs26

I vote for Pit to Chicago. I'm sure you could...

I vote for Pit to Chicago. I'm sure you could spend an extra day or two once you are there and enjoy some dining and see some sights. Then just take the Amtrak home with your bike, save the high...
Forum: Touring
09-20-09, 07:37 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,061
Posted By ajs26

How much do custom bikes even cost? I sure there...

How much do custom bikes even cost? I sure there is a wide range, but I figured the cost would be upward of $2k depending on the frame maker and material. I see alot of off the shelf carbon fiber...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-19-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 519
Posted By ajs26

Good work. I've always had a double metric as a...

Good work. I've always had a double metric as a goal of mine, but find it hard enough finding a century (organized or not) to do with friends. I think aside from having the physically ability to ride...
Forum: Touring
09-16-09, 08:44 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,061
Posted By ajs26

Why is there talk of hydraulic disc brakes (or...

Why is there talk of hydraulic disc brakes (or mechanical for that matter) on a Riv thread? Why is this thread even still going? I love it!
Fact of that matter is, alot of bike frames cost $2k plus,...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-11-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,004
Posted By ajs26

Look into Old Man Mountain Boomerang. FS,...

Look into Old Man Mountain Boomerang. FS, Rohloff, mounts for racks, etc.
Forum: Touring
09-08-09, 02:44 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,061
Posted By ajs26

fuzz2050 I do see your point, although I think...

fuzz2050 I do see your point, although I think Riv is not different than any other cycling company in that they are trying to sell a product(s). Just because they have nice and expensive frames,...
Forum: Touring
09-07-09, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,200
Posted By ajs26

I've tried a few bars of it, but never as a...

I've tried a few bars of it, but never as a shampoo. The smell is unique (which means not good, but better than body odor). Leaving some in the pits did help and replace the deodorant I would have...
Forum: Touring
09-06-09, 07:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,061
Posted By ajs26

Phoobo, post some pictures will ya. Despite your...

Phoobo, post some pictures will ya. Despite your chain suck, you have one of the best looking bikes ever made.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-29-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By ajs26

The new Brand V handlebar bag at rivbike.com...

The new Brand V handlebar bag at rivbike.com looks very very interesting. It actually mounts to the bar and to the hoods for stability. And the zipper opens towards you. I would've gotten that if I...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-29-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,720
Posted By ajs26

Do you notice if using the wider Delgado rims...

Do you notice if using the wider Delgado rims mounted with the 32 Paselas actually give the tire a wider footprint?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-20-09, 12:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,055
Posted By ajs26

I think Sugino might even make a 48-38-26 crank....

I think Sugino might even make a 48-38-26 crank. I more of a fan of the 38 middle since that is where I spend most of the time. Even a 39 ring should be easy to come by since most compact double road...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-12-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By ajs26

I was gonna say if you can do 80, you can do 100....

I was gonna say if you can do 80, you can do 100. So 70 with some elevation counts just the same. Go for it.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-12-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 727
Posted By ajs26

Ever thought of skipping the charity rides?

A few weeks ago I volunteered to help with the tear down of a very large, popular, two day charity ride. Because of time constraints I could not actually ride the ride and had to drive my car the 25...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-12-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,669
Posted By ajs26

If you are going to be in the market for a...

If you are going to be in the market for a saddle, try out a Brooks. They are not for everyone, but no saddle is. Break one of those in properly and bike shorts will be optional.
And if you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-09, 07:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,558
Posted By ajs26

Just bring in your tube to a bike shop and tell...

Just bring in your tube to a bike shop and tell them that you need the next skinnier size for 700c wheels. Beware though if you go to 28's that you will have to check your tire pressure more often...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-09, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By ajs26

All good advice. I'll probably get a set of more...

All good advice. I'll probably get a set of more durable wheels as suggested and just save these for the cross races. A dnf is no big deal compared to being stranded. Breaking a spoke on a 32 count...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By ajs26

That is a good idea. I know that there are alot...

That is a good idea. I know that there are alot of decent wheels available for a reasonable price. What gets my goat is that I actually traded the original wheels which were nice polished 32 hole Sun...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,058
Posted By ajs26

How many broken spokes should I put up with?

A few years ago I bit on the low spoke count/lightweight wheel hype for my cyclocross bike. I ended up with a wheelset with 20 radial laced spokes on the front wheel and a rear wheel with 24 spokes...
Forum: Touring
07-31-09, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 973
Posted By ajs26

I 2nd the Sackville. I just got in the Trunksack...

I 2nd the Sackville. I just got in the Trunksack small to mount on the front of my bike. There are somethings which you can just tell are quality and that is one of them. If I had a Brooks or another...
Forum: Touring
07-29-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,178
Posted By ajs26

How about a Rivendell Bombadil? I know Grant has...

How about a Rivendell Bombadil? I know Grant has had some pretty big frames made before and it may not be custom, but man!, does that thing look stout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 29,334
Posted By ajs26

a Mark's Rack and Sackville Trunksack Small off...

a Mark's Rack and Sackville Trunksack Small off the Riv website.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-15-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,681
Posted By ajs26

Yeah, I really wanted to point her in the...

Yeah, I really wanted to point her in the direction of Jamis Commuter 3 cause of stock fenders, Nexus 8, etc., but she is not getting rid of the Deluxe Relic; way too cool of a bike to sell or toss...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,681
Posted By ajs26

Thanks for all your input. After posting a I did...

Thanks for all your input. After posting a I did a bit more research on the Sram 5 speed. That does look like a good option depending on where I can get it and how much it costs. It will have to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-14-09, 12:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 20,681
Posted By ajs26

Internal hubs: 3 speed to 7 speed

My wife has an Electra Deluxe Relic that she loves. We recently moved to a more hilly city where getting around via bicycle is more feasible than before. The problem is that the Shimano Nexus 3 speed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-06-09, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By ajs26

Nice guys, thanks. I didn't think of hose clamps...

Nice guys, thanks. I didn't think of hose clamps or zip ties. I'll let you know how it goes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-09, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By ajs26

edit: sorry, its a Redline Conquest Tour, not...

edit: sorry, its a Redline Conquest Tour, not Pro. I would not be drilling into the Pro frame.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-05-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By ajs26

Mounting Fenders

I just got a set of SKS Commuter fenders for my Redline Conquest Pro. Front is mounted and in good shape. The rear however is giving me a bit of headache because there is not chainstay bridge on my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 714
Posted By ajs26

Nice work. When I painted a bike it cost me $50...

Nice work. When I painted a bike it cost me $50 to sandblast and I think $70 for the powdercoat. How is the rear tire clearance? I had an old Crossroads (04 or 05, the cromoly ones) and rear tire...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-25-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By ajs26

Sell sell sell! But really you already own it so...

Sell sell sell! But really you already own it so the cost to you is nothing. That said, if you need cash sell the thing, although be prepared for a big hit in depreciation. Although that can be made...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 38,721
Posted By ajs26

Either size should be a considerable increase in...

Either size should be a considerable increase in comfort from a 700x23 which I no longer ride. My current tires are 32 cross tires which are dying. I may go for a set of 30's with the round/smooth...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By ajs26

Anything tubular is going to be pricey. I would...

Anything tubular is going to be pricey. I would recommend Tufo or Vittoria, only because guys I know who go tubular ride those and seem to like them.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-23-09, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By ajs26

CX bike as your main bike?

I am a mountain biker by nature. I've got my fs 26er and my (no longer rare) ss 29er. My third bike is simply my Redline Conquest that serves me well come cross season, but sees mostly road miles...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-13-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,566
Posted By ajs26

Why not a Redline 925? I'm still trying to figure...

Why not a Redline 925? I'm still trying to figure out why they are not more popular coming stock now w/ bullhorns, slighly fatty (28c) tires, fenders, and more realistic gearing for those new the...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-07, 07:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,361
Posted By ajs26

Well your obviously not done yet because I don't...

Well your obviously not done yet because I don't see a Planet Bike Blinkey, the only light that matters. So bright it ruins your day vision.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-07, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 594
Posted By ajs26

building a commuter (recs needed)

I am building for a friend a commuter bike out of an old chromo Rockhopper frame. This is mostly using spare parts out of my basement, but I need drivetrain recommendations. So far here is what I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-07, 11:05 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 46,681
Posted By ajs26

Trek hater here. Nothing against them personally...

Trek hater here. Nothing against them personally I guess, just boring boring boring. I guess for cheap hybrid bikes they are fine, but if I had any decent money to spend on a bike, it would not be on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-07, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 865
Posted By ajs26

Redline 925. $450 flip/flop hub, fenders, fatty...

Redline 925. $450 flip/flop hub, fenders, fatty (28mm or 30mm) tires, bullhorn bars, and good gearing for beginners. Everything an entry level ss/fg/commuter should be. And don't buy from...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-22-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 14,313
Posted By ajs26

You shouldn't buy a Langster because it is a...

You shouldn't buy a Langster because it is a Specialized which makes it almost as boring as a Trek or Giant. Unfortunately people who buy a those brands of bikes don't realize how boring they are.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-07, 04:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,853
Posted By ajs26

does anyone know of the msrp of the smoothie or...

does anyone know of the msrp of the smoothie or smoothie es? I understand that they do not come w/ forks, but I'm sure a pacer for is probably only $50 or so. And I am buying from my LBS, just can't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-07, 09:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,853
Posted By ajs26

Pacer vs. Smoothie

I'm looking into getting my first dedicated road bike, coming from a background of mtb and cx. I do not road race and probably will not get into it, would prefer steel, and am looking for tire...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-05-07, 10:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,121
Posted By ajs26

i put my third eye back on. but also i swapped...

i put my third eye back on. but also i swapped out my mid cage rd which i did not need for a short cage rd, which allowed me to shorten my chain up by 5 or 6 links. being more gentle when setting the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-28-07, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,836
Posted By ajs26

I have narrowed down my stable to two bikes and...

I have narrowed down my stable to two bikes and it was hard. But my redline is my cross bike in the fall and my road bike every other time of year. Brakes and gearing is different, but considering I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-07, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 905
Posted By ajs26

I was looking at the Sputnik also, but it was a...

I was looking at the Sputnik also, but it was a tad out of my price range. Still seemed to be a great bike for the money though.
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