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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-20-22, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 480
Posted By g7777777

Who can identify this bike rack ?

Local person wants to
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trade if you can identify please let me know
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-01-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 5,739
Posted By g7777777

SPDs on both moutain and road bikes- I think you...

SPDs on both moutain and road bikes- I think you have a lot of options with SPDs- to include the resin box platform one- which I have used plenty

regards from Iowa

Gene
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By g7777777

none on it- I purchased the frame only Gene

none on it- I purchased the frame only

Gene
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 438
Posted By g7777777

Size front Derailuer for a 54 CM 5200 WSD?

I am trying to figure out what size to order and cant find that in the factory specs - I am going to get a double but they come in different sizes which I imagine matters somewhat?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,766
Posted By g7777777

So Ultegra 9 speed are not compatable for either...

So Ultegra 9 speed are not compatable for either 2 or 3 speed?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By g7777777

Component matching between ultegra/dura ace

I have an Ultegra 9 speed shifter - that I understand you can use with either a 2 or 3 cog

I need to make the choice between 2 or 3 cog- I have a spare set of 2 cog cranks so am leaning that way-...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,766
Posted By g7777777

ST-R600? it clicks 3-4 times on the left...

ST-R600?

it clicks 3-4 times on the left shifter and 8 on the right shifter

So it looks like this is an Ultegra and it can be used with either a 2 or 3 cog?

Cool

thanks
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,766
Posted By g7777777

What about for double v tripple?

What about for double v tripple?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,766
Posted By g7777777

how do I tell what speed shifter this is?

I know this is a rookie question

I have a handlebar that came from someone else that has shifters on them-- shimano flight deck

how do I tell what speed and if these are for a double or a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By g7777777

Ragbrai in Iowa-- lance will be here

Starting 22 July - 470 miles or so across the state in 7 days-- big rides during the day and the 3rd flattest course in history

some days might have 30 thousand riders

you can imagine the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-07, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,139
Posted By g7777777

go to walmart- they have several cheap- the...

go to walmart- they have several cheap- the easiest to fit in a bag is one with the multiple number combination on the cable itself
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-07, 08:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By g7777777

I dont know how to do that- bunny hop- lol ...

I dont know how to do that- bunny hop- lol

can I learn at 50
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-07, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By g7777777

120 the guy at the local bike shop -- who...

120

the guy at the local bike shop -- who of course would have to replace the wheels said well run 20 more

I said- that would be 140-- first I dont even know if I can do that and second it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-07, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 481
Posted By g7777777

I have I guess they are 424s? or 624s - shimano-...

I have I guess they are 424s? or 624s - shimano- dont remember but they have a platform that depresses either side so that you can use the platform or spd cleats- have ridden them for 2 years now
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-07, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 978
Posted By g7777777

Problem with rim pinch flats?

I have bontrager race light wheels and have like 7 flats- when I hit a bump hard- it seems I get a flat

wheels are less than a year old- this has happened with both bontrager wheels and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-07, 08:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 541
Posted By g7777777

Best deal on 10 speed cassettes?

Shimano compatable

Where do I find the best deals?

Regards from Iowa

Gene
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-07, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 459
Posted By g7777777

what width? I have a set that came off my wifes...

what width? I have a set that came off my wifes bike I would trade

I also have a couple of short reach womans 6061 aluminum bars

gnbug@prodigy.net

regards from Iowa

Gene
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-16-07, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,573
Posted By g7777777

someone explained to me that there are high...

someone explained to me that there are high pressure and low pressure patches- and schwinn and the others you buy in discount stores of of the low pressure kind

I have had the same thing happen
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 1,822
Posted By g7777777

I went to HS in NE Ohio- Wickliffe - and then...

I went to HS in NE Ohio- Wickliffe - and then joined the Army -- never thought I would return-- but I did come back many years later to go to school- somehow found my way to Iowa though- and we are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-07, 05:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 372
Posted By g7777777

I thought they all release to either side? and...

I thought they all release to either side? and with spd all direction cleats- they also release up also or at an angle

the all direction cleats are the same price as the others- about 15 bucks a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,110
Posted By g7777777

it would be less than 1/16th it looks like- they...

it would be less than 1/16th it looks like- they nearly fit now-
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-07, 04:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,110
Posted By g7777777

OK well if you drill the top of the fork so the...

OK well if you drill the top of the fork so the wheels fit into the drop out- would that work?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-07, 10:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,110
Posted By g7777777

Drill 650 to 700C?

Is there some reason that if I have a carbon fork with 650 dropouts that I shouldnt just drill it to 700 size for use on 700 wheels?

thanks

Gene
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-07, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 619
Posted By g7777777

slippery carbon seat ? is there something?

I know they make commercial goo to keep the carbon from slipping- is there anything else to keep the seatpost from slipping that I might have around the house?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-22-07, 09:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,936
Posted By g7777777

Tight shoes as in not long enough -- you need...

Tight shoes as in not long enough -- you need your foot to fully extend and expand in the shoe and you foot will swell slightly as you exercise so you need the shoe longer
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-07, 09:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,093
Posted By g7777777

Heat with a paint stripper -- a hair blower may...

Heat with a paint stripper -- a hair blower may work

regards from Iowa

Gene
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 628
Posted By g7777777

can I convert threaded to threadless?

Could I do this myself?

could I use a longer threaded tube and and just keep the extra?

want to go to carbon fork and also have the handlebars higher by maybe 4 inches than they are now
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-14-06, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 986
Posted By g7777777

Trek put the spa system( just a bumper really) in...

Trek put the spa system( just a bumper really) in a comp bike for the team-- it wasnt a pilot but Trek did put them into some 5.2 and 2.1s Pilots for 2006

Is it worth the money? I like it but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-06, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By g7777777

What do I need to convert 7 speed downtube shifters to bar end or handle bar

I have a Trek 2300 carbon that I am weighing different options

I am going to go carbon fork-- havent decided thread or threadless

now this bike has downtube shifters

what would be involved...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-12-06, 09:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By g7777777

what about the threaded carbon fork and just keep...

what about the threaded carbon fork and just keep the quill stem?

any thoughts?

regards

Gene
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-06, 03:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,043
Posted By g7777777

I think the adjustment thing is key 1. Are...

I think the adjustment thing is key

1. Are the handle bars too wide? They might be and many are--

2. Height and reach-- of these reach might be the more important although a more upright...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-06, 03:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 986
Posted By g7777777

I have a pilot 5.2 SPA and my wife has the 5.0...

I have a pilot 5.2 SPA and my wife has the 5.0 WSD

both are nice bikes--

I went from not riding to riding a pilot and in 4 months have about 1200 miles on it and some long rides-- the...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
08-08-06, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 463,451
Posted By g7777777

I have a 2005 Specialized expedition with cateye...

I have a 2005 Specialized expedition with cateye and only about 100 miles on it-- great comfort Hybred-- about 550 on sale cost

I would like to trade this towards a carbon road bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
Posted By g7777777

Now those that have done this-- did the ride...

Now those that have done this-- did the ride improve with the carbon fork? and what about carbon seat post and handle bars?

the 2300 is like new and my wife rode it today-- and it fits here- but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
Posted By g7777777

I was thinking I would get some weight reduction...

I was thinking I would get some weight reduction out of changing fork-- stem and handlebar and also get some greater cushioning-- (I would go with carbon handle bars as well as fork)

Has anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-06, 10:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,119
Posted By g7777777

How do I upgrade forks and stems?

New to biking and have a couple of older Trek carbon frame but aluminum fork bikes -- I want to upgrade to carbon fork

the current fork are with a quill stem

I want to go headset and carbon...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-02-06, 10:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,366
Posted By g7777777

How do I upgrade Quill to threadless carbon?

New to biking and have a couple of older Trek carbon frame but aluminum fork bikes -- I want to upgrade to carbon fork

the current fork are with a quill stem

I want to go headset and carbon...
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