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02-20-06, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,245
Posted By toomanybikes

May very well be - I have a number of Mavic "G"...

May very well be - I have a number of Mavic "G" rims in the garage and all are tubular.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-06, 01:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,410
Posted By toomanybikes

See, I was actually thinking that that was a...

See, I was actually thinking that that was a lovely bike.

What make is that bike, beautiful!
02-03-06, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,213
Posted By toomanybikes

I have now had replies from a few members of Cr...

I have now had replies from a few members of Cr list so you will shortly be making some dave moulton decals, hopefully with Mr. Moulton's blessing.
01-29-06, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2,546
Views: 456,024
Posted By toomanybikes

My personal web-site - far from finished but it...

My personal web-site - far from finished but it has pictures of my bikes....................

http://web.mac.com/jim.gilchrist/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html
Forum: Framebuilders
01-26-06, 12:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,735
Posted By toomanybikes

While it is true that he was a builder in...

While it is true that he was a builder in California and therefore a "west coast" builder he was in fact a highly regarded and justifiably sought after frame builder in England before he ever moved...
01-21-06, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By toomanybikes

Well, a "new" project bike

I picked up a "new" bike the other day.

a 1976 - british built Dave Moulton.

The frame is beautiful, and even on a short test ride, rides beautifully.

The frame has been re-sprayed - poorly...
01-21-06, 01:09 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,316
Posted By toomanybikes

Funny, I use those hand clamps that you get at...

Funny, I use those hand clamps that you get at Home Depot. The Spring loaded ones.

I was in my woodshop one day putting on a tire and looking for something to hold it. Grabbed a vice grip spring...
01-21-06, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,316
Posted By toomanybikes

Luker, Tubasti is actually that HORRIBLE white...

Luker, Tubasti is actually that HORRIBLE white stuff that never sets up hard and gets all over everything..

Much prefer Vittoria or Clement.
01-21-06, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3,222
Views: 409,316
Posted By toomanybikes

I use the Clement Elitas on my cyclocross bike. ...

I use the Clement Elitas on my cyclocross bike. Actually a surprisingly nice tire once you get past the blue tread!
01-06-06, 04:47 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,113
Posted By toomanybikes

I doubt that compressor is an issue. It has a...

I doubt that compressor is an issue. It has a good large tank and for anything related to Bikes, a tankful of that would last at least all day without running again.

I have a tank that size in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-06, 04:39 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 7,472
Posted By toomanybikes

It's not. I tried a couple of the routes I...

It's not.

I tried a couple of the routes I do around here, mapped them out as circle tours - start and stop at same location.

It is mapping them as all downhill, no elevation gain at all.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-06, 05:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,223
Posted By toomanybikes

Explain to them your concern about the colour and...

Explain to them your concern about the colour and palcement of the sticker.

They'll work with you on where they put it.

After they get to know you - like everyone else said - hair blower and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-06, 11:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,759
Posted By toomanybikes

Congrats, The King of Mercia is a BEAUTIFUL...

Congrats, The King of Mercia is a BEAUTIFUL bike.

I like the Mercians a great deal, still intend to get a Mercian someday, probably the KoM, the lug-work and paint jobs are simply gorgeous.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-06, 02:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,759
Posted By toomanybikes

Oh dear. Another of the boy racer, learned...

Oh dear.

Another of the boy racer, learned it all yesterday types.

Clearly you are not able to understand what I wrote.

However, my life is simply too short and my time far too valuable to...
12-29-05, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,521
Posted By toomanybikes

I am not surprised. Airbomb.com is related...

I am not surprised.

Airbomb.com is related to (same company?) as Bikeroom.com.

Bikeroom seem to have gone through a melt-down and re-birth of sorts recently, brought about by terrible service....
12-28-05, 10:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,382
Posted By toomanybikes

Had to take a quick run over the pass the other...

Had to take a quick run over the pass the other day.

A LARGE wolf on the prowl, two Moose and a few deer.
12-27-05, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By toomanybikes

It works on one because I've never signed off on...

It works on one because I've never signed off on it, frankly a bit afraid to.
12-27-05, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1,275
Views: 56,209
Posted By toomanybikes

Agreed. and I'm walking away.

Agreed.

and I'm walking away.
12-27-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,203
Posted By toomanybikes

Vredestein Camp Cross Clincher Will...

Vredestein Camp Cross

Clincher

Will take up to 110 psi

Great tire.

700x 28
-or -
12-27-05, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1,275
Views: 56,209
Posted By toomanybikes

You find the ability to somehow equate carrying...

You find the ability to somehow equate carrying and using a gun to possibly kill people with the use of anti-biotics and excessive weight gain on your behalf?!

Unbelievable.

The gun is the...
12-27-05, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,275
Views: 56,209
Posted By toomanybikes

And I rest my case as to why I would NOT to meet...

And I rest my case as to why I would NOT to meet some you people - ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-05, 08:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,258
Posted By toomanybikes

Current world record holder is a guy that lives...

Current world record holder is a guy that lives on Quadra Island in BC, I can't figure out where he trains!
12-16-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By toomanybikes

Sorry, I had to request a new password to be able...

Sorry, I had to request a new password to be able to answer you.

Nope - have changed nothing. No new apps, no OS upgrades, nada.

It just keeps punting my password. ??
12-15-05, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 373
Posted By toomanybikes

Password problems

The last couple of weeks I have been having P/W problems; even though I have my system set to "remember me" it is asking for user name and P/W; then rejecting the P/W.

I have now had to request a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-05, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,314
Posted By toomanybikes

There's an easy fix for that ....... ...

There's an easy fix for that .......


Campagnolo
12-04-05, 10:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,413
Posted By toomanybikes

In honour of sydney - Rubbish, One length...

In honour of sydney - Rubbish,

One length per side - number of spokes per side must be divisible by 4
12-01-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,458
Posted By toomanybikes

Well, first off you aren't going to ruin it if...

Well, first off you aren't going to ruin it if you use large washers. Second - why on earth do you care what your headset press looks like??!!

What are you going to do with it - carry it around...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 03:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,842
Posted By toomanybikes

You are flat out wrong. Tires produce much...

You are flat out wrong.

Tires produce much lower rolling resistance at 100 PSI than they do at 150.

no-one in the world would seriously describe the ride of a 23mm tire at 150 as "plush".
...
11-30-05, 09:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By toomanybikes

I ordered a full build kit ( no wheels) for a new...

I ordered a full build kit ( no wheels) for a new bike I am having built. Ordered from ExcelSports, the package arrived here yesterday, less than two weeks ( I don't even have the frame yet!).

I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-05, 01:49 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,995
Posted By toomanybikes

I might prefer a LEXUS to either of your choices.

I might prefer a LEXUS to either of your choices.
11-28-05, 09:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,106
Posted By toomanybikes

Agreed

Agreed
11-28-05, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By toomanybikes

No matter what email they sent you, if they don't...

No matter what email they sent you, if they don't have a fedex tracking number to prove they shipped - they probably didn't.

Ask them for a refund and if they refuse - contact your credit card...
11-27-05, 11:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,712
Posted By toomanybikes

I don't think he got the Pole part. I guess...

I don't think he got the Pole part.

I guess you must be from Poland??!!
11-23-05, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 744
Posted By toomanybikes

I've yet to find a 50/36 being sold anywhere. ...

I've yet to find a 50/36 being sold anywhere. They are normally, it seems, being sold as 50/34 but you can buy a 36 ring to replace the 34. You may be able to get it done at point of purchase if you...
11-22-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,113
Posted By toomanybikes

An area approximately the size of a single car...

An area approximately the size of a single car garage will give you lots of room.

HAve it built with 10 foot ceilings so that you can store your bikes up high, hang them from the roof where they...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-05, 11:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 756
Posted By toomanybikes

Have you really ever tried to speak...

Have you really ever tried to speak Australian**********
11-21-05, 09:40 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,019
Posted By toomanybikes

Not the US!!!!!!

Not the US!!!!!!
11-21-05, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,733
Posted By toomanybikes

Get a blue zip tie and fasten it around the head...

Get a blue zip tie and fasten it around the head tube, the "clamp" part of the zip tie works pretty well as a Peg for the Pump.

Alternatively, I can't remember how much clearance you have at the...
11-20-05, 03:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 1,652
Posted By toomanybikes

JUst came in from a ride. Beautiful out, a...

JUst came in from a ride.

Beautiful out, a little bit of snow falling but what a day!

My season is 12 months of the year.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,867
Posted By toomanybikes

Well, I have been doing it for thirty years. ...

Well, I have been doing it for thirty years. Never had one pit or rust. And I have never had the cranks wear out, go loose or otherwise be damaged.

I guess the assumption is that I must not know...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 629
Posted By toomanybikes

it's very simple - I send a deposit to the...

it's very simple - I send a deposit to the framebuilder that has my measurements on file - told him the colour I wanted and 8 weeks later a new steel frame and fork arrived at my door.

What could...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 11:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,867
Posted By toomanybikes

Bingo - I have NEVER worn out a bottom bracket. ...

Bingo - I have NEVER worn out a bottom bracket.

I use cup and cone barckets with loose balls - open them clean them and re-pack them.

They turn smoother, they have less resistance and they last...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-05, 09:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,208
Posted By toomanybikes

Well; Here's a 54 x 56 ...

Well;

Here's a 54 x 56

http://cramerotti.com/site/product_line/clearance?frame_code=2003_mendola_Road

Not that hard to find, add a 120 mm stem and you have the reach you want.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-05, 10:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,774
Posted By toomanybikes

In fact both of those frames are made in Taiwan.

In fact both of those frames are made in Taiwan.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-05, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,325
Posted By toomanybikes

The Regal is still a nice saddle, still...

The Regal is still a nice saddle, still available, the only plastic saddle worth having and by the way it is San Marco Regal.

Not Selle Italia.
11-17-05, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By toomanybikes

Good news Gents - Thank you.

Good news Gents - Thank you.
11-17-05, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By toomanybikes

Campy and FSA ??

I am putting together the parts order for a new bike and I just flat out don't know the answer to this one.

If I put Centaur 10 speed brifters on the bike, and a FSA compact crank, will the FSA or...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-05, 07:57 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,283
Posted By toomanybikes

They are inanimate objects, exactly what damage...

They are inanimate objects, exactly what damage do you think will occur from leaving your bike in the garage?

Just curious, this sort of nonsensical sillyness just keeps growing.
11-15-05, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,867
Posted By toomanybikes

I don't know if it is open yet. Guisseppe's son...

I don't know if it is open yet. Guisseppe's son is finishing University in the area ( Santa Monica ??) and I understand he wants to stay there - - I expect it will be called Campione Cycles.
11-15-05, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,867
Posted By toomanybikes

Yeah, shame about the steel track frames. ...

Yeah, shame about the steel track frames. Campione will build one for you though if you go in ansk about them.

Remember Cramerotti has been around VAncouver for a long time now. Opened his first...
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