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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-20-10, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,101
Posted By clayborne

Miyata Sport Cross

Friends,
I was looking for info on the weight and tube quality of a 1992 Miyata Sport Cross. I plan on building it into a rando bike with king and xt, not so much a tourer, but a cheap, quick,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,659
Posted By clayborne

waterford cross frame. 51st by 55.5 tt....

waterford cross frame. 51st by 55.5 tt. Grey/champange color, new paint but nicks and such, small crimp from front derailuer, with lugs and lugged fork. Trade for something equal in value and style...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-09, 12:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 891
Posted By clayborne

lemond fork; good deal?

is 100 $ plus 10 in shipping a good deal for a steal straight blade fork off a lemond poprad. I cant figure out the pricing on this bike. I head lemond forks were know for their oscillation but this...
Forum: Touring
05-21-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,602
Posted By clayborne

and its the rails of the b17 which are set about...

and its the rails of the b17 which are set about 2mm too wide for the tomson or any "road" post.
Forum: Touring
05-21-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,602
Posted By clayborne

I went from a thomson layback to an upright, went...

I went from a thomson layback to an upright, went from a 120 to 100 stem. The bike is threaded which makes it kinda tough to get fitted on. The Waterford is 54 tt with a 50 st (but because its...
Forum: Touring
05-20-09, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,602
Posted By clayborne

My dream bike is no dream at all- Waterford build gone wrong

I have a few major issues i would love for you guys to pick apart about my new build.

First up is fit. The top tube is 54 and i feel stretched out even with a 100mm rise stem. I love the bike but...
Forum: Commuting
03-04-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,338
Posted By clayborne

I read last night that the coaster version of the...

I read last night that the coaster version of the nexus 8 spd was spaced at 120 with an overall axle length of 132 which is weird because the non-coaster v brake version is said to be spaced at 130....
Forum: Commuting
03-02-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,338
Posted By clayborne

I wanted to put this in the rear of a 120 spaced...

I wanted to put this in the rear of a 120 spaced bstone track frame as a fun way to change up the bike when i get tired of having my second bike be fixed (which happens about 10 times a year). I...
Forum: Commuting
03-02-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,338
Posted By clayborne

I thought only the alfine was spaced in the 130s....

I thought only the alfine was spaced in the 130s. That is pretty crucial. I think the coaster front rim or disc will be the best combo. I was trying to think of a scenario where a coaster brake might...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-01-09, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,121
Posted By clayborne

i love mine. Had a ongaurd mini that was a major...

i love mine. Had a ongaurd mini that was a major rattler. I had the nY forgetaboutit which honelty weighs about 3.5 mini evos. Get it, it comes with 4 keys and free replacement. You will be...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-09, 03:43 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,338
Posted By clayborne

I have a major question about coaster brakes. I...

I have a major question about coaster brakes. I love the simplicity of them but to my dismay (and several attempts) never been able to ride one on 700s. This wheel is to a go on a nondrilled track...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,726
Posted By clayborne

I started this on my local forum after seeing it...

I started this on my local forum after seeing it in BF. It has brought us nothing but joy an d good times, and we all just bring the stuff to our weekly ride so shipping isnt a big deal. I put up a...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,338
Posted By clayborne

There have been 4 ever-improved versions of the...

There have been 4 ever-improved versions of the Nexus 8: the SG-8R*20, -8R22, -8R30 and -8R31. The improvements have to do with hub sealing, shift quality and some bearing upgrades.

There have...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,769
Posted By clayborne

i was riding with a pal the other day when we...

i was riding with a pal the other day when we came to a stop a little before a car across from us did. I was surprised as he waved them to go first. I asked why he would do that other then to be a...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15,704
Views: 12,409,662
Posted By clayborne

[QUOTE=mharter;8440707]Welcome to the single...

[QUOTE=mharter;8440707]Welcome to the single speed with a dynamo hub club!

i will join the club later this week. I going dyno on a kerin bridgestone in part to make my friends made who take the...
Forum: Commuting
02-28-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 39,338
Posted By clayborne

Nexus 7, 8, or Alfine

I have seen a lot of threads comparing shimano to SA or SRAM but i have to go shimano due to the fact that my shop's (that i work at) distributer only carries shimano. That said, i am ready to make...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-16-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,950
Posted By clayborne

i had a friend who geared an extra bike at 36 17...

i had a friend who geared an extra bike at 36 17 or something weird like that. it literally was not fun to ride on because the cadence was so high but we taught many a friend to skid on that bike. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 566
Posted By clayborne

Water proof tights v rain pants

I am trying to decide between a foul weather/ waterproof tight or rain pants. Rain pants seem like the obvious answer but i was hoping somebody had some amazing experinces with a water repllent tight...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-09, 01:03 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,788,520
Posted By clayborne

Looking for a 51-54 time trial - funny bike frame...

Looking for a 51-54 time trial - funny bike frame set. Is saw two Daccordis go unbid on ebay for 400 in Dec but i wasn't as committed. I would really like to get something with curved tt and dt...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-05-09, 12:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,725
Posted By clayborne

yeah i guess i should should be open to the...

yeah i guess i should should be open to the straight tt. the physics side of my liked the idea of showing off the strength of curved tubing but i will probably have a easier time finding a frameset...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-09, 05:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,725
Posted By clayborne

if waiting for a for high/highest quality tube...

if waiting for a for high/highest quality tube set is going to take for ever and be in the 700-900s i guess ill swoop on anything that comes by as i am not building up a collectors period correct...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-04-09, 05:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,725
Posted By clayborne

thanks for the responses. i put the qualifier in...

thanks for the responses. i put the qualifier in there to keep people from either thinking i want a tall or pixie bike because they are funny, or to keep people from trying to talk me out of it. You...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-03-09, 11:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,725
Posted By clayborne

Need help tracking down a funny bike

I have been trying for months to find a smaller sized (51-54) funny/kronno/tt bike. Not just the ones with a slanted top tube but the ones with a true curved top and seat tube. If anyone has one that...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-09, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By clayborne

cant be that, i had my qr off the bike last night...

cant be that, i had my qr off the bike last night a hour before it froze.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-09, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By clayborne

i tried tapping it lightly with no success, maybe...

i tried tapping it lightly with no success, maybe i will try it harder. the hub is a tgear hub which is similar in construcution to a lot of disc hubs that i have seem. i have to tighten my cones...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-09, 12:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By clayborne

not a dumb question but yes, 4 years cycling and...

not a dumb question but yes, 4 years cycling and i work at a shop. maybe i didnt explain the problem well enough. Somehow the quick release has gotten so tight that when trying to simply remove it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-09, 12:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 458
Posted By clayborne

quick release froze-help

i have never had this happen. I was riding and my wheel began to slow. then finally to a stop. I check my rear wheel assuming the brake got un-aligned. I figured out somehow my quick release self...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-05-09, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By clayborne

40 lux is the way to go i guess. i really want to...

40 lux is the way to go i guess. i really want to do more then just be seen. i thank you all, look forward to completed picks.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-01-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,027
Posted By clayborne

shimano dynamo with lumotec lights?

I have a dynanmo hub that i wanted to run with the lumotec 170ndi from harris cyclery. I just wanted to know if these were compatible or if i had to go with the shimano r600 light that shimnao...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-27-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,960
Posted By clayborne

i am still waiting on mine. 1.5 months. Still a...

i am still waiting on mine. 1.5 months. Still a very nice guy to deal with. Anyone leave theirs on all the time, not just on a utilitarian conversion but on something a little higher end?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,998
Posted By clayborne

i am a junior high teacher. the kids are calling...

i am a junior high teacher. the kids are calling it murdered out. i think its funny.
guess it already exists. going all twilight of the idols with mine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-25-08, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,998
Posted By clayborne

blacked out/murdered out bikes- Black bike appreciation

Hoping to start an appreciation thread for bikes with a) black frames, b) completely blacked out bikes or near to it, and c) bikes that were blacked out and then where brought back into the color...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-08, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 931
Posted By clayborne

thanks guys, i am going three cross. thanks for...

thanks guys, i am going three cross. thanks for the input. I am going to keep looking at light options.
Forum: Commuting
11-19-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 931
Posted By clayborne

Generator Hub Wheel Build

I am going to build up a G hub front wheel 36 spoke into a pretty 700 solid rim (either an mavic 33 or velocity arrowhead). I was hoping to also use this for my touring since on my road frame i run...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-18-08, 01:38 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 5,168
Posted By clayborne

beaters get stolen ten to 1.

beaters get stolen ten to 1.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-08, 01:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By clayborne

great. i am going for it.

great. i am going for it.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By clayborne

Columbus SL and SLX Strength?

I am about to get an older sl frame set and i had a question on strength. My friend has an slx basso and told me that they should never be loaded down with any more weight then my own body. I am 160,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-08, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By clayborne

does pay pal have protection for this situation?...

does pay pal have protection for this situation? i was looking on their site and couldnt find this specifically. every thing had to do with ebay buyers
.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 649
Posted By clayborne

tricks for safe out fo town craigslist buying.

i found some dura ace shifters on craigslist for a good price, only problem the guy who posted lives 100 miles away, and to drive would eat away the deal. he said to just pay pal him the dough and he...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-10-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,534
Posted By clayborne

tricks for safe out fo town craigslist buying.

found a high value part on craigslist 100 miles away, the guy seemed nice, said he would ship it to me for free if i pay pal him first. anyone have any tips to make this less sketchy?
Forum: Framebuilders
10-07-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,663
Posted By clayborne

columbus sl and slx strength

I wanted to get an 80s or 90s sl or slx frame set. My friend told me that in order to get the weight down for these frames the sl and slx tubing lost a lot of its load carrying capability. I am 160...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 283
Posted By clayborne

2 quick questions on paint and forks

1st q; if i am buying a bike tha needs a fork, how do i find the right fork. do i need the bike in fornt of me to mesure the headtube or is there a set size fork for 52-54. I know this might be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-08, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 503
Posted By clayborne

2 quick questions; forks and finsihes

1st q; if i am buying a bike tha needs a fork, how do i find the right fork. do i need the bike in fornt of me to mesure the headtube or is there a set size fork for 52-54. I know this might be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,018
Posted By clayborne

ok, surly it is.

ok, surly it is.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,018
Posted By clayborne

I should have said, i have ridden race geo...

I should have said, i have ridden race geo aluminum for years and have always kept a raining day single speed steel as a second bike. I am turning that single into a 3sp and will probably always have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-08, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,018
Posted By clayborne

Is vintage steal what i want?

I have been looking for a vintage (80-95ish) steel frame to rebuild with modern components and use as a daily rider, commuter, and possible weekend tourer. Some have told me i would be better off...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 03:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By clayborne

"Oh, and anarchists in Israel? Priceless. ...

"Oh, and anarchists in Israel? Priceless. Almost as good as a human rights internship in Jerusalem."

the kibbutz movement has existed in israel for almost a century. do not tell strangers that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-08, 12:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By clayborne

"I've been to and lived in many "foreign"...

"I've been to and lived in many "foreign" countries. I'm just taking a jab at your slightly ridiculous question about "bike culture" in a population that lives under military occupation."

If you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By clayborne

i didn't know human rights is such a laughing...

i didn't know human rights is such a laughing matter. for anyone who has been in a foreign country alone it is nice to have people to ride bikes with. thanks for being lame when asked an honest...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-12-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,238
Posted By clayborne

Israel/Palestine bike culture,rides,shops

I am moving to Jerusalem for the summer, maybe longer for a human rights internship. I don't want to sit inside reading every night and would love info on bike culture anywhere in the area. Second i...
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