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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 870
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for the photos with a personal touch!

Thanks for the photos with a personal touch!
Forum: Touring
05-16-11, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By mauisher

Good thought. I plan on checking with my agent. ...

Good thought. I plan on checking with my agent. Any other ideas? Thanks!
Forum: Touring
05-16-11, 12:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By mauisher

Bike Insurance / Lost Luggage

I'm planning a tour and am taking my bike with S&S couplers in their case on the airline with me. It qualifies as a regular piece of luggage due to its size being less than 62 linear in, but since...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-07-11, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By mauisher

Edge 800 Map Question

I would like to take a Garmin Edge 800 to the Netherlands this summer and have a couple of questions regarding maps. Is it best to get the Garmin City Navigator Maps on DVD or a microSD card? I've...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-07-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for the replies. It looks like a fairly...

Thanks for the replies. It looks like a fairly simple, albeit time consuming process (15-45 min per century). I will see if I can get the cue sheets ahead of time. I should have internet access...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-07-11, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 937
Posted By mauisher

Garmin Edge 800 Routing

I will be going on a long tour this summer and am considering purchasing an Edge 800. I'll be given cue sheets of each day's route. How easy is it to create a digital route and upload in into the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-27-11, 12:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,965
Posted By mauisher

Thanks, everyone, for the advice. I bought the...

Thanks, everyone, for the advice. I bought the pricey Dinotte 300R. It has the best combination of compactness (no external battery pack), brightness, and mounting ease on different places on the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-02-11, 11:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,965
Posted By mauisher

Hi Mech, Thanks for the reference to your...

Hi Mech, Thanks for the reference to your excellent review of the Dinotte 300R. :thumb: Since you've had it now for a few months, 1) how do you like the light? 2) would you recommend it over the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-02-11, 12:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,965
Posted By mauisher

Thanks, everyone, for the information. The...

Thanks, everyone, for the information. The DiNotte 140 sounds good, but has anyone here used the 300R? The fact that the battery is internal is an attractive feature. Thanks, again.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-29-10, 12:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,965
Posted By mauisher

Brightest Tail Light for Day Use?

I'm looking for a bright tail light for day use on a multi-day tour. I have a road bike without a rack, so it would probably best mount on the seat post, with internal batteries or a small battery...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-10, 01:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for insight on comfort. Yes, the Thomson...

Thanks for insight on comfort. Yes, the Thomson does have a version that accomplishes the setback by a bend in the tube. Any others? How about the Fizik Cyrano or the Easton EC 70?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 11:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,866
Posted By mauisher

Seatpost Recommendation

I'm building up a new titanium bike and need a new seatpost. I'm looking for something comfortable (probably carbon), has setback, has easy and precise adjustment, a diameter of 31.6 mm and won't...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-12-10, 11:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,520
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for the suggestions. My current bike...

Thanks for the suggestions.

My current bike is the 9-speed triple and I will not change a thing on it.

My new bike will be a 10-speed .... either triple or compact double. If I choose the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-11-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,520
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm now...

Thanks for all the great feedback. I'm now really considering the compact setup with the mountain der/cassette. It would not surprise me at all to see a Shimano setup similar to the Sram Apex in...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-10-10, 10:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,520
Posted By mauisher

Compact Double with Mtn Cassette & Derailleur

I'm going to build up a new road bike for travel and am trying to answer the old question of whether to install a triple or a compact double with 10 speed mountain cassette/derailleur on back. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,789
Posted By mauisher

The R340 is not a Helix. Any one ride a Lynskey...

The R340 is not a Helix. Any one ride a Lynskey without the helix tubes? Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-10, 11:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,789
Posted By mauisher

Good luck with the Helix OS. Any Lynskey R340...

Good luck with the Helix OS. Any Lynskey R340 riders out there?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-10, 09:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,789
Posted By mauisher

Lynskey R340 Recommended?

Has anyone here ridden or do you own a Lynskey R340? I'm considering buying one with S&S couplers. I'd appreciate any comments on this bike or others in the Lynskey lineup.
Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By mauisher

Anyone have any experience with Lynskey titanium...

Anyone have any experience with Lynskey titanium frames?? Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By mauisher

As I understand it, Calfee offers carbon frames...

As I understand it, Calfee offers carbon frames iwth S&S couplers. I don't know of others and any one who has had one. Any comments? Right now I'm looking toward Lynskey or other builders you may...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 08:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By mauisher

What do you guys think of Lynskey? Thanks

What do you guys think of Lynskey? Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By mauisher

I'm in Hawaii. As a result, it easier to buy a...

I'm in Hawaii. As a result, it easier to buy a new frame rather than ship an old frame to the mainland and back for retrofitting. Am looking for recommendations from people who have had these types...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By mauisher

Bike Builder Recommendation

I'm looking for a road bike with S&S couplers for travel, etc. I am interested in titanium or carbon, not alum or steel. Am looking for road racing geometry. Which bike builders would you...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 02:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By mauisher

thanks for all the advice and suggestions. i...

thanks for all the advice and suggestions. i currently live in Hawaii and have shipped my bike a lot...even with the Trico hard case, I remove my rear derailleur to prevent damage since handlers are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By mauisher

Some nice bike pics! Thanks. The Ritchey...

Some nice bike pics! Thanks. The Ritchey breakaway seems nice but I'm a bit afraid of it being oversize in its case. So, it seems like a steel or titanium bike with S&S couplers might be best. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By mauisher

yes, I just saw that the Ritchey case is indeed...

yes, I just saw that the Ritchey case is indeed over 62 inches. A picky gate agent might notice and I'd be charged for a bike...which is expensive...yikes! Thanks for the heads up! Good to hear...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By mauisher

thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm aware of the Bike...

thanks for the reply. Yes, I'm aware of the Bike Friday and know of someone who did the entire Southern Tier of the US on one. However, I'm thinking of a full-sized bike. They fit in a case that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-10, 09:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,101
Posted By mauisher

Travel Bike

I'm in the market for a new road bike and am comsidering a travel bike .... either S&S couplers or maybe a Ritchey Breakaway (if the frame fits). I travel enough to warrant one. I'm currently...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-09, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 759
Posted By mauisher

Be careful with advice on this topic here. I'm a...

Be careful with advice on this topic here. I'm a 5'5" woman and ride correctly on a 52cm frame with a 53 cm top tube. Most of the earlier posters would say this frame is too large for me. Many of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-09, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for the link. Still not sure why the RS...

Thanks for the link. Still not sure why the RS might be better.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-09, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,231
Posted By mauisher

Cervelo R3 vs RS ??

Hi, I'm in the market for a new bike and am considering a Cervelo R3 or RS. I currently ride a small 52 cm Trek 5500 with a race geometry, which fits fairly well with adjustments. I do not race...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 10:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,575
Posted By mauisher

I've used the M frame for years with the G30...

I've used the M frame for years with the G30 vented lenses, which I like for most conditions. I just bought the Flak Jacket xlj (for more eye coverage) array directly from Oakley. The frame comes...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-18-09, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for the reply, Chris. Yes, I meant the...

Thanks for the reply, Chris. Yes, I meant the VDO Z3 PC as you correctly guessed. I'm comparing it to the Sigma Rox 9.0 and they seem very similar.....was looking for some first hand experience...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-09, 12:38 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,003
Posted By mauisher

I've had good luck with the Terry Butterfly. I...

I've had good luck with the Terry Butterfly. I have them on 2 road bikes. Recently, I tried a new one and didn't find it as comfortable as my old one and since then have continued to use my old...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-14-09, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 898
Posted By mauisher

VDO P3 Bike Computer

Does anyone have any input on the VDO P3 bike computer....basically a bike computer with altitude, a heart rate monitor, and optional cadence. All data is directly downloadable onto a PC. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By mauisher

Thanks. Are you sure I DO NOT need a spacer? ...

Thanks. Are you sure I DO NOT need a spacer? Thanks!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By mauisher

Hey, thanks! I'll work on the adjustment....just...

Hey, thanks! I'll work on the adjustment....just my initial sloppy work, I guess!!:)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-08, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By mauisher

New Wheel - - Chain Rub?

Hi, I'm running a 9 speed Shimano Dura Ace triple and have just installed a new back wheel with a DT Swiss hub that is supposed to be compatible with Shimano 10 and 9 speed. Since I'm using a 9...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-28-08, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 809
Posted By mauisher

Ay-Up Lights --- recommendation?

Anyone out there familiar with the Ay-Up brand from Australia.... http:\\www.ayup.com.au ...? I am interested in this light versus the Light and Motion Stella or Dinotte. The application is for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By mauisher

Rims would be open pro, DT hubs, and DT...

Rims would be open pro, DT hubs, and DT Revolution spokes. Application would be events, training and long distance rides (already have a light wheelset...Easton Ascent II). Looking for something...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 462
Posted By mauisher

Spoke count & lacing

I've decided on rims, hubs, and spokes but haven't decided on spoke numbers and count. I'm 140-145# and already have a light wheelset. My use for the wheels would be training and long distance rides....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-08, 03:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By mauisher

Thanks for the reply. I will consider what...

Thanks for the reply. I will consider what you've said about the durability Vs. weight and Shimano hubs. Also, where I'm considering having the wheels built with Sapim spokes.

I'm still not...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-08, 01:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By mauisher

New Wheel Build Question

I have Easton (aka Velomax) SLx (aka Ascent II) wheels on my bike. They have been good, no problems, but have several thousand miles on them. I'm considering buying another wheelset. I weigh...
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