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05-07-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6,545
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Posted By nick_a

Hiya folks, I'd like to put out feelers for...

Hiya folks, I'd like to put out feelers for either a Shimano M700 crankset, or a Specialized Flag crankset. Both at 175mm length.

Thank you!
Nick in Falls Church VA
03-26-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 324
Posted By nick_a

There are a number of late 90s-early 00s Shimano...

There are a number of late 90s-early 00s Shimano hubs out there that fit the bill.
02-20-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 813
Posted By nick_a

Oof. What a beaut.

Oof. What a beaut.
10-01-23, 05:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,560
Posted By nick_a

I'm not super experienced, but I've had good luck...

I'm not super experienced, but I've had good luck with the Schwalbe Extra Light line.
10-01-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,459
Posted By nick_a

I agree, as a 6'3" person. I think they made very...

I agree, as a 6'3" person. I think they made very few.
10-01-23, 05:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,459
Posted By nick_a

That's the way to go!

That's the way to go!
10-01-23, 05:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,459
Posted By nick_a

Hi vis is never a bad call. I just can't get over...

Hi vis is never a bad call. I just can't get over the fillet brazing, I think it looks so great.

ETA- I feel like this particular model was an intense step up from the sierra series re: tubing and...
10-01-23, 05:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,459
Posted By nick_a

A 23" Cimarron is, at this point, the only other...

A 23" Cimarron is, at this point, the only other bike I yearn for. It is my white whale, unicorn, etc.
09-11-23, 02:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 573
Posted By nick_a

PM'd!

PM'd!
08-20-23, 06:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,588
Posted By nick_a

Greetings, fellow NOVA rider!

Greetings, fellow NOVA rider!
07-07-23, 07:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,020
Posted By nick_a

This is fabulous and I'd love a pair as well....

This is fabulous and I'd love a pair as well. I've subscribed, so that I might hear when the lathe is back online.
06-28-23, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 509
Posted By nick_a

They're currently on sale at somafab for $37 -...

They're currently on sale at somafab for $37 - you could buy 2 pairs of em for the price of a single pair of RH
06-11-23, 05:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,984
Posted By nick_a

Soma Cazaderos are great. I ran the 700x50, but...

Soma Cazaderos are great. I ran the 700x50, but there's a 700x43 as well.
06-10-23, 11:06 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,016
Posted By nick_a

I'd guess it'll be something from Rene Herse or...

I'd guess it'll be something from Rene Herse or Rivendell.
06-10-23, 06:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,811
Posted By nick_a

I run Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42 with xlite...

I run Soma Supple Vitesse EX 700x42 with xlite tubes and I love them.
06-04-23, 07:24 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,462,834
Posted By nick_a

Full Shimano Sante group near me. ...

Full Shimano Sante group near me.

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05-31-23, 01:50 PM
Replies: 1,200
Views: 409,747
Posted By nick_a

I love this. The matching stem with canti pulley...

I love this. The matching stem with canti pulley really ties the room together.
05-29-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,298
Posted By nick_a

I feel like there will continue to be motivation...

I feel like there will continue to be motivation for some company somewhere to keep making parts and components like freewheels and rim brake calipers etc for a long time. My concern is, will it be...
05-25-23, 06:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 446
Posted By nick_a

How's your hanger alignment and b-limit spacing?

How's your hanger alignment and b-limit spacing?
05-03-23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By nick_a

Also available on m952 XTR RDs.

Also available on m952 XTR RDs.
04-22-23, 06:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 973
Posted By nick_a

Tires! I'm a big fan of the Soma Supple Vitesse...

Tires! I'm a big fan of the Soma Supple Vitesse EX, and they're currently on sale too:

https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/soma-tire-supple-vitesse-ex-700c-kv-2598?page=2&search=Sup#attr=3482,4273
04-20-23, 05:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 319
Posted By nick_a

Yeah, almost positive you won't have any issues....

Yeah, almost positive you won't have any issues. I'm running a sunrace friction thumbie for my triple FD (they use the same shifter for bar end) and have no problems at all.
04-16-23, 07:43 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,999
Posted By nick_a

IMHO, what you're getting into is rad and I bet...

IMHO, what you're getting into is rad and I bet your friend is stoked. I also love tinkering with bike stuff, and definitely see the value in the work, and the learning experience. It seems like this...
04-13-23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,118
Posted By nick_a

I've ridden the Somas in 38 and currently run the...

I've ridden the Somas in 38 and currently run the 42s, and love them. No experience with the Jack Browns yet, though.
Forum: Commuting
04-11-23, 09:56 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,625
Posted By nick_a

I'm in a similar boat with swept bars, although a...

I'm in a similar boat with swept bars, although a slightly shorter commute at 26 miles RT.

I am also lucky to enjoy a scenic commute, and am in no rush to get to work (when I leave on time).
04-11-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,291
Posted By nick_a

Single speed seems pretty bomb-proof to me....

Single speed seems pretty bomb-proof to me. Otherwise I'd be going with some kind of swept bar and thumb shifters.
04-11-23, 01:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,938
Posted By nick_a

Can confirm, mine fit 2" knobbies.

Can confirm, mine fit 2" knobbies.
04-10-23, 09:13 PM
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Posted By nick_a

Re-aligned my 83 Super Sport using the Sheldon...

Re-aligned my 83 Super Sport using the Sheldon Brown string-and-lumber method.
04-10-23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 844
Posted By nick_a

This looks like fun!

This looks like fun!
04-10-23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,938
Posted By nick_a

I think "mini-v's" also run all the way up to...

I think "mini-v's" also run all the way up to 90mm, as my Tektro RX6s run with short-pull levers.
04-09-23, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 388
Posted By nick_a

I ride mostly on pavement with some gravel, in...

I ride mostly on pavement with some gravel, in the mid-40s. That seems to give plenty of squish for my size/weight without bottoming out. If I ride rougher stuff, I'll drop the pressure closer to 40.
04-09-23, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 388
Posted By nick_a

Good point. In this case, I'm running 700x42.

Good point. In this case, I'm running 700x42.
04-07-23, 02:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,300
Posted By nick_a

Does anyone have issues with indexing, say, 8-9...

Does anyone have issues with indexing, say, 8-9 speed shimano stuff without the "dropout block" in there?
04-07-23, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,300
Posted By nick_a

Using a claw hanger on the DS makes total sense....

Using a claw hanger on the DS makes total sense. When I put this all back together, I'll go ahead and take it off, as I'll be using a direct-mount RD.

I had seen somewhere that they were either...
04-07-23, 08:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,300
Posted By nick_a

The role of this dropout part?

Hi all, why is this here? And only on the NDS? Can I remove it?
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04-06-23, 08:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 388
Posted By nick_a

That makes a whole lot of sense! Thank you, Otto.

That makes a whole lot of sense! Thank you, Otto.
04-06-23, 07:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 388
Posted By nick_a

Thanks for the insight! That's kind of what I...

Thanks for the insight! That's kind of what I figured, but is reassuring to hear.
04-06-23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 388
Posted By nick_a

Air loss in different butyl tubes

Hi all, I've noticed (anecdotally, of course) that my front tire with a regular weight butyl tube installed seems to hold pressure slightly better than my rear with a Schwalbe "extra light". Do you...
04-05-23, 06:39 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 7,583
Posted By nick_a

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04-03-23, 08:05 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,982
Posted By nick_a

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04-02-23, 04:29 PM
Replies: 6,471
Views: 605,623
Posted By nick_a

15 miles today.

15 miles today.
04-01-23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 114,472
Posted By nick_a

I'm absolutely thrilled about all of this. Ride...

I'm absolutely thrilled about all of this. Ride like the wind.
04-01-23, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 653
Posted By nick_a

Shimano STX RD-MC34 specs

Hi folks,

Hoping that those of you with personal experience could tell me what, if any, wiggle room there might be for spec on this particular RD. Does it swing far enough for 8-9 speed? Is the...
Forum: Commuting
03-30-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
Posted By nick_a

Not wanting to buy another FD, I went with a...

Not wanting to buy another FD, I went with a tooth count difference that works with the Ultegra FD I had on hand. BB spindle length has no impact over the distance between crank and chainring.

The...
Forum: Commuting
03-29-23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 352,480
Posted By nick_a

So far, a couple of toddler socks and lots of...

So far, a couple of toddler socks and lots of different types of N-95 type masks.
03-29-23, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,524
Posted By nick_a

Hey neighbor! Chatted with you not so long ago on...

Hey neighbor! Chatted with you not so long ago on another social. The new whip looks great! I've got some miscellaneous older bike parts I'd be happy to pass along, particularly for 27" bikes, if...
03-29-23, 06:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,358
Posted By nick_a

I recently had my Schwinn Super Sport set up with...

I recently had my Schwinn Super Sport set up with Postino bars and thumbies, not unlike the picture you've provided. They're lovely but certainly on the narrower side compared to other swept bars...
03-28-23, 08:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By nick_a

I don't think it will index to your left...

I don't think it will index to your left shifters, if you're trying to do that. But I bet it'd work running friction, if the rear of that cage can clear the 42t cog when you're in high gear.
Forum: Commuting
03-28-23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,214
Posted By nick_a

IMHO, it's kind of a sleeper out there for anyone...

IMHO, it's kind of a sleeper out there for anyone that may be looking into Surly or Marin steel bikes, but a bit cheaper. The geometry is almost identical to the Surly Cross Check, with a taller head...
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