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Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-07, 08:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By little5guy

As an update on this thread: I absolutely regret...

As an update on this thread: I absolutely regret having the rd-200 wheels! I abandoned the rear wheel after the 2nd or 3rd spoke break. I thought the front wheel would hold up but no such luck. I...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-19-06, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,801
Posted By little5guy

Does anyone have any idea why? Is it just a...

Does anyone have any idea why? Is it just a business decision or something else?

I cannot say enough about how smooth and nice my bonestock is. I also liked calling the shop and talking to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-05, 01:10 AM
Replies: 413
Views: 55,011
Posted By little5guy

I cannot write much more than others have. His...

I cannot write much more than others have. His advice helped me on several occasions. He was succint and knew his stuff. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-05, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
Posted By little5guy

I forgot one other thing. I *love* the way my...

I forgot one other thing. I *love* the way my bike handles on tight descents. I feel so in control.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-25-05, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,343
Posted By little5guy

I have a Kelly BoneStock, which is his steel...

I have a Kelly BoneStock, which is his steel racing frame. Chris Kelly, the owner, is easy to get ahold of via email. He has responded to all of my emails.

I like my frame. It is very pretty...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-05, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By little5guy

Zoom makes one. I believe I recently saw it on...

Zoom makes one. I believe I recently saw it on Performance and/or nashbar's catalog.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-05, 05:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 591
Posted By little5guy

Another great shop is Cyclepath (it took me weeks...

Another great shop is Cyclepath (it took me weeks to figure it is a sort of pun). Its address is 2808 NE M L King Blvd Portland, OR 97212, which is North or Northeast Portland. It is behind a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-30-05, 01:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 954
Posted By little5guy

I agree; just ride the bike. Sometimes I get...

I agree; just ride the bike. Sometimes I get caught up in how I have to "train" and ride a certain a way to make the ride worthwhile. But I have since learned that unless you are focusing on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-05, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 361
Posted By little5guy

Well said. I do the same with my training. I...

Well said. I do the same with my training. I use my HR to make sure I am not slacking off on a ride. I also find the HR especially helpful while on the trainer. Cutting the training time into...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-05, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,668
Posted By little5guy

I have not had a similar experience between steel...

I have not had a similar experience between steel and aluminum regarding power, but I did notice a difference in comfort. My steel Kelly bike is much more comfortable over rough pavement than my...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-07-05, 12:58 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,642
Posted By little5guy

I paid 25 cents for my pad. I would have gone as...

I paid 25 cents for my pad. I would have gone as high as 50 cents, but I am a good negotiator. It says Team Murray X220 on it, which is kind of a lie because my bike is not a Team Murray. Damn I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-01-05, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 880
Posted By little5guy

I went from 8 speed to 9 speed. The only real...

I went from 8 speed to 9 speed. The only real problem I had was with my cranks or chain rings. Sometimes when shifting from the big ring to the small ring the chain would get "hung up," allowing...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By little5guy

Dang. I never had that problem on my old road...

Dang. I never had that problem on my old road bike with entry level Mavic rims and whoknowswhatkind of hubs. Hopefully, I can get it fixed. I knew I should've went with Mavic...I love those...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-05, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 729
Posted By little5guy

Did you get this problem fixed? My new FSA rd200...

Did you get this problem fixed? My new FSA rd200 wheelset is flexing in the rear when I stand to climb and sometimes when I sprint. I have not taken it to the LBS yet to have the spokes tightened.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-05, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By little5guy

I just obtained a pair of these wheels. I...

I just obtained a pair of these wheels. I noticed on a recent ride that when I get out of the saddle on a climb or a light sprint the wheel flexes to the right such that my right brake shoe rubs the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-05, 07:13 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,731
Posted By little5guy

Ditto that! Also I find some benefit from one...

Ditto that! Also I find some benefit from one when it rains.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-05, 07:17 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,453
Posted By little5guy

I have done commute rides in the 20's F and high...

I have done commute rides in the 20's F and high teens F, and some 20 to 30 road rides in the mid 30's F. My rule of thumb was not to avoid road rides below 30...too darn cold in the wind. But...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-05, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 424
Posted By little5guy

A friend in college used wool socks and they...

A friend in college used wool socks and they worked great. Looked like crap, but worked great. It rains a lot where I live, but is not too cold, so I did my own cheapo version. I pulled an old...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-27-05, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,267
Posted By little5guy

HA HA. How do you say laugh out loud...is it...

HA HA. How do you say laugh out loud...is it LOL? Well then, LOL.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-05, 02:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,361
Posted By little5guy

I have done a few club rides on the fixed. In my...

I have done a few club rides on the fixed. In my town, there is a dedicated fixie ride on Sunday mornings that is about 30 to 40 miles, depending on the ride. Most of the riders are racer types...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By little5guy

Sounds good. Post it and we will come. For...

Sounds good. Post it and we will come.

For what it is worth, I would prefer a ride outside the city, say, in Hillsboro or around your parts in Sherwood. I don't know much about the roads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-05, 02:04 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 24,410
Posted By little5guy

presta presta presta. They are *way* easier to...

presta presta presta. They are *way* easier to deal with than Schrader. For example, deflating the tire is much easier on presta. You simply unscrew and push the putton. With schrader you must...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-20-05, 06:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,182
Posted By little5guy

I have had a similar experience. My suzue jr's...

I have had a similar experience. My suzue jr's are fine (knock on wood), and I ride most often in the rain. The hub has not loosened. In my experience with non-sealed hub bearings, they will take a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-05, 08:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 28,301
Posted By little5guy

Duct tape the inside of my tires?

First, I have a never ending quest to find more uses for duct tape (which clearly represents the apex of human thought). Second, I am cheap. Third, I am frustrated at having gotten two flats in as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-05, 03:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,858
Posted By little5guy

How did you do that? I really don't want to do...

How did you do that? I really don't want to do that.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-05, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By little5guy

Thanks. You are right; photos tend to make it...

Thanks. You are right; photos tend to make it nicer than it really is. I have not clear coated it yet. I finished that last night. I am not sure if it looks better. I am afraid to polish because...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-05, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By little5guy

Pics of home frame paint with bare steel accents

A short time ago I solicited advice from the forum on whether it would be really bad to leave clear coated bare steel on my frame. The consensus seem to be in the short term I would be OK, but some...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-05, 04:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,242
Posted By little5guy

I agree. I have seen Pinarellos (sp?) and other...

I agree. I have seen Pinarellos (sp?) and other really nice frames go for sub $200, so I think it unlikely you wil get any return on that investment. Seeing that frame makes me want to buy another.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-12-05, 02:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,149
Posted By little5guy

That is a Portland, Oregon builder. Very nice...

That is a Portland, Oregon builder. Very nice guy.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 744
Posted By little5guy

Kelly bicycles are in California. My CA...

Kelly bicycles are in California. My CA geography is poor. They are near the Sierra Navada mountains, wherever those are.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-05, 02:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,073
Posted By little5guy

I often wonder about that myself. From my...

I often wonder about that myself. From my limited understanding of the business, the margins are *very* thin for a bike shop, so they have very little room to haggle. And on complete bikes, the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-05, 12:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 348
Posted By little5guy

If you are in Oregon . . .

This maybe belongs in the ebay sticky, but since it is a craigslist posting I thought maybe deserved its own thread. In short, $50 dollars for what looks like a very decent Torelli steel frame. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-05, 03:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,608
Posted By little5guy

I have heard jokes about Portland having a...

I have heard jokes about Portland having a "reverse chamber of commerce" by telling everyone how crappy it is here. But superstator is pretty much on target. We often have days on end of light...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-05, 01:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,608
Posted By little5guy

Portland, Oregon. We have great weather (riding...

Portland, Oregon. We have great weather (riding all year round), excellent climbs, bike lanes and bike trails all over the city. But wait, there's more: we have more local frame builders and bike...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-30-04, 04:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,253
Posted By little5guy

Sweet justice! my UPS label arrived in email...

Sweet justice! my UPS label arrived in email yesterday. I shipped the lock off today. In 3 to 6 short months, I will have a new lock to go with the new one I bought waiting on the old one. Life is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-04, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,466
Posted By little5guy

The Candy's are on sale for less than $50 on...

The Candy's are on sale for less than $50 on Performance and Supergo. Maybe the ones you bought are higher end, but I don't think so. For some reason, Crank Bros. are trying to unload the Candy.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-04, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By little5guy

Good point. I am often surprised at how cheap my...

Good point. I am often surprised at how cheap my favorite LBS can be on items. I now check there first before going to Performance.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-04, 05:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 766
Posted By little5guy

Another caution: an item may be advertised on the...

Another caution: an item may be advertised on the website, but is actually out of stock. The website had a good deal on a stem I wanted. I printed off the item, went to my local performance store...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-04, 07:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,184
Posted By little5guy

Excellent point. I believe safety was the point...

Excellent point. I believe safety was the point of his post. Those that found insult in his post are too quick to find offense. Riding up a hill slowly is fine. Stopping your bike and taking up...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-04, 11:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 692
Posted By little5guy

It depends on a variety of things, such as how...

It depends on a variety of things, such as how much money you want to spend or how nice the frame is. For example, my first fixed gear was a buildup of a decent, but not great, old japanese frame. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-24-04, 12:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,253
Posted By little5guy

From my conversations with Kryptonite, the...

From my conversations with Kryptonite, the replacement locks are *not* sent out in the order in which the replacement requests were received. Instead, the replacements are sent out in the order they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-24-04, 06:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,253
Posted By little5guy

Anyone still waiting on a Kryptonite?

I still haven't received my pre-paid mailing label to return my Krpytonite lock? I called and was told something about my replacement still needs to be manufactured. Is anyone else still waiting on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-23-04, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,654
Posted By little5guy

I am going through the process now. The aircraft...

I am going through the process now. The aircraft stripper does work well. You have to use several coats to get all the paint off. However, I caution that if the frame is nice and you want it to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-23-04, 01:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 813
Posted By little5guy

Zoinks. Sorry to hear that. I fear I may be...

Zoinks. Sorry to hear that. I fear I may be heading for the same dead end. I have an old Tsubaki I am currently going through the trouble to repaint. I should probably have the frame checked out...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-04, 12:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,177
Posted By little5guy

I know what you mean. I got my new ride in...

I know what you mean. I got my new ride in November and it has been on the road only twice since. uugghh. At least I have my fixed gear for the ugly stuff.

And for 55/rad, that was a clever...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-22-04, 03:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 872
Posted By little5guy

Congrats on the wedding and good friends. And I...

Congrats on the wedding and good friends. And I applaud your use of the search function (on google and the forum). It solves most of my problems, but still a few things come up.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-04, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,242
Posted By little5guy

I have a Kelly Bonestock steel road frame and it...

I have a Kelly Bonestock steel road frame and it has a steel fork. It is made in California. I have had it only a few weeks, but so far it is nice. The frame is TIG welded, so it does not have the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-21-04, 07:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,764
Posted By little5guy

So do you stop more often than you would on a...

So do you stop more often than you would on a geared bike? I love my fixed, but I must admit I am a bit afraid to spend 100 miles on it in one ride.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-18-04, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By little5guy

For sand paper, I use a 100 to remove stubborn...

For sand paper, I use a 100 to remove stubborn paint, but 220 will also work if there is not much to remove. For wet sanding I use water proof 600 ( I think). There are a boat load of links on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-04, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,201
Posted By little5guy

This is all good news. I am using this frame to...

This is all good news. I am using this frame to learn in the event I want to restore a much higher quality frame in the future. As an update, I have primered the fork blades (with masking tape...
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