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03-13-23, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

I guess what I wasnt understanding is why gel...

I guess what I wasnt understanding is why gel coat vs paint would matter in this situation. Pardon the ignorance for not knowing the difference. Would you be able to explain why the cracks are less...
03-13-23, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

The lbs I took it to is a Specialized dealer,...

The lbs I took it to is a Specialized dealer, that being said should I possibly take it to Bike Source since they are owned by Specialized?
03-13-23, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

would their archive with all the bike details...

would their archive with all the bike details have that info. I'm not really sure what the difference is or why its important. Care explain a bit?
03-13-23, 11:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

Honestly not sure, its whatever the stock bike...

Honestly not sure, its whatever the stock bike came with from Specialized when I originally bought it. FYI it's a 2012 Specialized Crux Apex disc.
03-12-23, 08:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

Thanks for all of the comments everyone. I...

Thanks for all of the comments everyone. I finally had a chance to take it to the lbs I trust the most and had two mechanics look it over. They did the tap test and they both concluded that the...
03-05-23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

Thanks for the replies. Part of the reasons I...

Thanks for the replies. Part of the reasons I photod the fork was so that I have a reference for if they seem to spread or get worse. When I mentioned a cosmetic issue I was more meaning a paint...
03-05-23, 03:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,001
Posted By Mondo734

Should I be concerned?

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07-17-22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Mondo734

Honestly can't describe the process of how I've...

Honestly can't describe the process of how I've done it in the past as it's been a while. I've overhauled loose ball bearing hubs before with no problems, just takes time. Id like to just make it...
07-16-22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Mondo734

It's primarily a convenience thing but my problem...

It's primarily a convenience thing but my problem is that if I pull the wheel of to change thr tire or tube, I struggle to get it properly adjust to roll smooth afterward. I'm that guy that can...
07-16-22, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 457
Posted By Mondo734

Fuji Ace (kids road bike) rear axle

Picked up this Fuji Ace about 7 years ago for my daughter. It's now being ridden. by my middle son and with any luck my youngest will also ride it. Question is is there anyway to convert the rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-15, 02:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 959
Posted By Mondo734

I think maybe you need to look into a cyclocross...

I think maybe you need to look into a cyclocross bike. Its a bit beefier than a standard road bike, so it can haul stuff. I use my cyclocross bike for pulling a burley trailer that holds my son and...
06-29-15, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mondo734

Could the reason I couldn't get the fd to shift...

Could the reason I couldn't get the fd to shift to the big chainring is that the bike is a road/cx frame (using a mtb bb and crankset on a road frame)? I tried adjusting the fd for a few hours and...
06-28-15, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mondo734

Okay upon further inspection I did (as I...

Okay upon further inspection I did (as I suspected) place the cups in the correct sides. As for the spacers I thought those were simply to help you get the proper chain line? Do the spacers serve...
06-28-15, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Mondo734

By little plastic ringers are your refering to...

By little plastic ringers are your refering to the spacers? those should all fit.
06-28-15, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,514
Posted By Mondo734

The closest thing I did was replace loose ball...

The closest thing I did was replace loose ball bearings in a wheelhub, but I didn't notice any noise. I'm thinking you shouldn't hear anything if it was done right. Loose ball bearings are hard to...
06-28-15, 08:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mondo734

Okay so do the cups only thread onto one side? I...

Okay so do the cups only thread onto one side? I mean is it possible to put them on the wrong side and if so what would that do? Honestly, I'm pretty confident I did it right but just curious.

As...
06-28-15, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mondo734

Hollowtech II bb questions?

OK, so here's the run down. I am almost done building my 2007 jamis nova and have some bb questions. The crankset is the deore Triple model with the 48t large chainring.
1.Does cup with the tube...
06-01-15, 09:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,652
Posted By Mondo734

My first though was to use my cable lock as well....

My first though was to use my cable lock as well. or maybe removing the wheels and locking them to the frame and post via a bike lock.
05-30-15, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,652
Posted By Mondo734

Best way to lock up a bike and child trailer(burley encore)

Hey folks,
I have been using my Burley Encore for the past two years with my son, but have only done small rides of less than 20 miles.This year I would like to do longer rides and maybe ride to...
05-30-15, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,852
Posted By Mondo734

I picked up a used Adams trail-a-bike for my...

I picked up a used Adams trail-a-bike for my daughter a few years back. She loved it, but it did take some getting used to for both of us. First I noticed, like others mentioned, it has a lot of...
04-21-15, 11:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,009
Posted By Mondo734

I agree that a double is always a better option. ...

I agree that a double is always a better option. Like previous people said its probably not going to be used for both kids at the same time. I have 2 year old and I went with a 2 seater burley...
04-21-15, 11:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,475
Posted By Mondo734

I needed to buy my daughter a new bike last year...

I needed to buy my daughter a new bike last year (she was 9 and a bit tall) and decided that instead of the mtb route, since we ride trails and paved surfaces that a childs road bike was in order....
04-21-15, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,554
Posted By Mondo734

Lol, I take it you have an external bearing...

Lol, I take it you have an external bearing setup. In that case I wouldn't have ridden either, having the crankset moving left and right would probably be a bad idea :0
04-21-15, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Mondo734

Bezalel:thumb::thumb::thumb: my friend, you are...

Bezalel:thumb::thumb::thumb: my friend, you are amazing!! This is exactly what I need to buy my fd.
04-21-15, 06:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Mondo734

Given the picture of the downtube is there any...

Given the picture of the downtube is there any reason why a top swing fd wouldn't work in because of the cage bolts?
04-21-15, 06:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,554
Posted By Mondo734

Am I to understand that you don't have the crank...

Am I to understand that you don't have the crank arm that fell off? Because if you still have it and there isn't any damage to the splines on the bb or the crankarm you should just be able to put...
04-21-15, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Mondo734

446500446501446502446503 So finally I was...

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So finally I was able to get some pics uploaded!!
04-21-15, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Mondo734

I know I will have less braking power than if I...

I know I will have less braking power than if I was running regular v-brakes, but until I actually have the bike running I won't know how much of a difference. I'm hoping it won't be too bad. :)
04-20-15, 11:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 863
Posted By Mondo734

Okay so I know its been a while..........like...

Okay so I know its been a while..........like forever really, but I have finally made some serious progress building this bike. At the present the bike has the following components:

2007 jamis...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-14, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,549
Posted By Mondo734

has anyone had any experience with Velostarusa.com?

I found some shimano tourney brifters that I want to buy and they have them cheaper than an other place I have found. Problem is I haven't every heard of them or used them. What experiences have...
01-23-14, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,002
Posted By Mondo734

cyccommute thanks a lot you have been really...

cyccommute thanks a lot you have been really helpful.
01-23-14, 09:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,002
Posted By Mondo734

can you please elaborate more about spacers. Do...

can you please elaborate more about spacers. Do they come with the crankset or do you purchase them separately?
also is there a chart or something that tells you how much space is needed for the...
01-23-14, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,002
Posted By Mondo734

I guess the real question I have is if I will...

I guess the real question I have is if I will need to space it differently since mtbs typically have a different bb size than a road frame. (73mm vs 68mm if I recall). The install of the crankset is...
01-23-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,002
Posted By Mondo734

I am planning on running an all mtb drive train....

I am planning on running an all mtb drive train. I am going flatbar with either alivio or deore shifters.
01-23-14, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,002
Posted By Mondo734

Putting a mtb crankset on a road/cx frame

I am looking at buying a deore xt crankset for my 2007 Jamis Nova. The nova has a 68mm bb and the crankset is the m780, and has an external bb. I need to know if this will work. Any other related...
01-10-14, 01:46 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 22,285
Posted By Mondo734

I use the 3 to 1 mix and I just mixed it in an...

I use the 3 to 1 mix and I just mixed it in an empty cleaned out coke bottle. The benefit of the bottle is its got a screw on cap. To apply it I use an old baby medicine dropper; this works perfect...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,994
Posted By Mondo734

The the actual straps tug at my facial hair just...

The the actual straps tug at my facial hair just below the ear down to my jawline.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 03:50 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,994
Posted By Mondo734

I wonder if its because I never let my facial...

I wonder if its because I never let my facial hair get longer than a 1/4 inch in length. Though I guess that still wouldn't explain why my old Bell helmet didn't bug, since my grooming habits...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 02:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,994
Posted By Mondo734

Facial hair and helmet straps..... does your helmet straps irritate your facial hair?

I'm sure somebody had talked about this before so spare me the did you search this before posting stuff. Anyways, I used to have Bell Alchera helmet that was comfy and didn't pull my facial hair. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-14, 02:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,960
Posted By Mondo734

I guess I'm not as smelly the rest of you guys...

I guess I'm not as smelly the rest of you guys j/k. After a few hard climbing rides I usually need to clean the straps cause they build up salt but I have yet to have a smelly helmet. That aside, I...
12-27-13, 12:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,830
Posted By Mondo734

My wife always complains that I'm hard to shop...

My wife always complains that I'm hard to shop for so this year she let me pick out my gifts. Since I'm working on building my first bike I picked out a set of avid fr-5 brake levers, a gently used...
12-26-13, 04:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 14,626
Posted By Mondo734

I ride a Specialized Crux as my "road" bike. ...

I ride a Specialized Crux as my "road" bike. Here are spme of my observations:

1. The tires make a huge difference, switching from 32 small block tires to 28 road tires changes the handling,...
12-26-13, 11:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

Ok, well thanks for the clarification on that. I...

Ok, well thanks for the clarification on that. I guess that means that if for some reason I don't like the mini-v's I can always swap em out for regular ones.
12-26-13, 11:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

I actually have a cyclocross bike that uses a...

I actually have a cyclocross bike that uses a 46/36 crankset. I like the double for that just fine even when riding in the mountains. The reason for the triple is that I am going to be using this...
12-26-13, 09:59 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

I guess I'll measure it when I put the brake...

I guess I'll measure it when I put the brake levers on today. I checked out that catalog a while back and that was how I found out the clamp size for the FD. Ya know I am surprised that all that...
12-26-13, 09:55 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

I am using long pull levers but can't use the...

I am using long pull levers but can't use the full size v-brakes. As I understand it, the wont work as replacements for cantis. The long arms don't allow the brake pads to sit in the right spot to...
12-26-13, 09:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

surreal You wouldn't by chance now the rear...

surreal

You wouldn't by chance now the rear wheel spacing on this frame? That was another spec. that I haven't been able to find.
12-26-13, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

Thanks for the added info about the swing prior...

Thanks for the added info about the swing prior to your post I had never heard about it. As for the Mini-V's, the are already on the frame. I am not a fan of cantis so I specifically looked for...
12-26-13, 07:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,428
Posted By Mondo734

You are awesome, thanks that was very helpful I...

You are awesome, thanks that was very helpful I searched the internet and couldn't find a definitive answer on the bb size. Its is indeed a steel frame and I looked it up on bikepedia the year is...
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