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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-21, 12:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 505
Posted By fholt

If you do decide to upgrade (I'm a bit heavier so...

If you do decide to upgrade (I'm a bit heavier so I like more spokes that come on some stock bikes) check out Boyd wheels. They're strong and light and around $800. You can order online, or many LBS...
Forum: Touring
04-05-21, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,760
Posted By fholt

If those bikes are comfortable for you and can...

If those bikes are comfortable for you and can carry whatever provisions you need - they'll get you by fine. I rode it on a Fuji cross bike with 32mm tires with never a worry. We did however have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,791
Posted By fholt

Thanks, I've recently had the BB serviced - I'll...

Thanks, I've recently had the BB serviced - I'll pull the rings back off and make sure all contact surfaces are clean and see if that helps.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 07:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By fholt

Thanks guys, I'll clean them up and shoot for 110...

Thanks guys, I'll clean them up and shoot for 110 ish on the higher tension side. They're non butted 2mm 14 ga. BTW.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 06:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,791
Posted By fholt

Apologies for the messy post - I have cleaned it...

Apologies for the messy post - I have cleaned it up. Thankfully I'm not allowed to have anything to do with interplanetary craft - just my creaky bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 09:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,791
Posted By fholt

FSA Crankset on the Fuji 209 Cross bike if it...

FSA Crankset on the Fuji 209 Cross bike if it matters
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 09:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,791
Posted By fholt

Grease outside of chainring bolts?

So I recently hit the wall regarding wear on the drivetrain. Replacing the chain caused noise (chainring) and skipping (cassette). Most of the wear on the crankset is on the small ring, so I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,084
Posted By fholt

If your LBS wants to sell you wheels while all...

If your LBS wants to sell you wheels while all you need is bearings - seek out another local shop. Good karma spreads, as does bad karma. I hope to promote good.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By fholt

New Gravel Bike Spoke Tension?

So I bought a "hastily assembled" from what I can gather Specialized Diverge Comp Carbon bike last week. On the shakedown ride there was some spoke seating noise on both standing acceleration and...
Forum: Touring
08-20-20, 10:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Posted By fholt

Not averse to this idea if I can find a set - see...

Not averse to this idea if I can find a set - see a left out there but not the right side, will keep looking...
Forum: Touring
08-20-20, 06:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Posted By fholt

Appreciate it - the hood on one (right side) was...

Appreciate it - the hood on one (right side) was gummy for a couple years, and started rolling up from the bottom. Perhaps I should have taped it but I thought it was a 4500 and bought replacement...
Forum: Touring
08-19-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,863
Posted By fholt

Replacement for 3x9 Tiagra STI levers?

So I've long commuted on my trusty 2006(?) Novara Randonee - but now retirement approaches, and while I've updated wheels and such, I think I want to tour on this guy, but the hoods are...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-16, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By fholt

The randonee is a tank, a good 32# - and I'll not...

The randonee is a tank, a good 32# - and I'll not be carrying anything more than a rack bag to get beer and such, and my group will be on relatively light cross bikes, so why carry the extra lbs? (I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-16, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By fholt

So it seems the 32's are in spec for the mavics,...

So it seems the 32's are in spec for the mavics, and I have a 32 and 36 spoke rear to choose from. That seems to be the easy way out - so if I build a new wheel (or 2) they'll be for my roubaix...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-16, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By fholt

I'll have to measure the rims - perhaps these...

I'll have to measure the rims - perhaps these cross rims sporting 32mm tires are not any wider than my road wheels where I run 23=25's. I would have thought them a bit wider - but I'll check. I do...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-16, 01:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,061
Posted By fholt

Wheels: Mavic Aksium Race on an unloaded supported Tour?

Some friends and I are going to do the Pittsburg to DC combo of Bike The Gap and the C&O canal path - we'll be in hotels/B&B's with luggage service. I plan to ride my 'cross bike on the gravel (09...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-14-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,626
Posted By fholt

don't try it. You either don't have the correct...

don't try it. You either don't have the correct spoke length, or you're not laced right. Are you sure you are only crossing 3 spokes (knowing the first cross is normally right at the hub?). If...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-14, 08:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,010
Posted By fholt

As someone who works in Tech - the lack of...

As someone who works in Tech - the lack of "firmware updates" and like crap is one of the things that make me love my mechanically controlled bikes. This thread reminds me that I don't really want...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-13, 05:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 886
Posted By fholt

Thanks for the replies, it sounds like I'll skip...

Thanks for the replies, it sounds like I'll skip it, we'll only be there for about 4 days, perhaps i'll swim in the ocean instead...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 886
Posted By fholt

Key West Road Bike Rental?

Off in a couple of weeks to the keys for the wife's B-day vacation. Opportunity presents itself to rent a bike and spend a day on the road (probably looking for 60-75 miles) while she "gets artsy". ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-12, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By fholt

Swapping Drivetrains, roadie vs cross bike, what do I need?

I've been riding road, on a Specialized Allez Elite 2005 model, with 105 Triple 9 Speed setup. Have thought of converting to a compact double setup, but not for the $$involved. Recently picked up a...
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
06-20-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By fholt

Cool temps, calm winds, and an epic day. This...

Cool temps, calm winds, and an epic day. This ride had groups finishing at 20mph average, way down to nearly midnight. Look for this one next year (my ride, 212 miles, 12.5 hrs on the bike, 15 hrs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-12, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By fholt

Pretty sure this isn't meant to be an inner. My...

Pretty sure this isn't meant to be an inner. My big ring says "52/42T" and my middle (old and new) "42/30T" and both say 130mm BCD. Of course, I have a 52/42/30 setup.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-02-12, 03:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By fholt

Replaced middle chainring, trouble upshifting to it, no pins?

I recently replaced my most worn drivetrain components, that being chain, cassette, and my middle chainring, this is on a FSA Gossamer triple that (originally) came on my 2005 Allez Elite Triple....
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-23-12, 09:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,974
Posted By fholt

Are we trolling? You appear to be merging across...

Are we trolling? You appear to be merging across opposite traffic from a blind intersection and want to know why traffic didn't halt for you?
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-13-12, 05:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,529
Posted By fholt

I hit the contact points (those pointy sitbone...

I hit the contact points (those pointy sitbone parts that really want to try to become sores) as well as the cravices that tend to want to rub together before any long ride. I don't use any fancy...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-13-12, 05:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,581
Posted By fholt

Your problems were not due to the CXP33- rather...

Your problems were not due to the CXP33- rather the build. Failure of a stiff rim in such a short time shows that your build was egregious. I have broken many wheels, but my best rear wheel to date...
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
04-23-12, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By fholt

only 7 days left to register ...

only 7 days left to register http://cyclesdeoro.com/DoubleDown2Beach.htm
Forum: Southeast Regional Rides and Events
03-04-12, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,090
Posted By fholt

Natty Greene's Double Down to the Beach - Double Century

Greensboro, NC, to Myrtle Beach, SC. 204 Miles, near the summer solstice, lots of daylight for this ride.

http://cyclesdeoro.com/DoubleDown2Beach.htm

Local brewery, "Natty Greene's" has...
Forum: Commuting
02-04-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,654
Posted By fholt

I carried a patch kit and a spare tube for my...

I carried a patch kit and a spare tube for my first 5K miles commuting. Next ride after passing that boundary, I flatted about a mile short of work, in dark and wet conditions. Only then did I find...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-22-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 836
Posted By fholt

Hmm, "Sorry Mate I Didn't See You"?

Hmm, "Sorry Mate I Didn't See You"?
Forum: Commuting
01-14-12, 05:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,001
Posted By fholt

Great pic indeed, and even before that caption I...

Great pic indeed, and even before that caption I figured that was Seattle.

What I like best about commuting is how much more awake I am after an hour ride in early, than a 30 minute drive in,...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-24-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 711
Posted By fholt

I always thought the solstice was something...

I always thought the solstice was something worthy of celebrating, glad to know I'm not the only one.

The Mayans got your back on that one...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-11, 01:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,622
Posted By fholt

Restaurants, especially BBQ with the smokers...

Restaurants, especially BBQ with the smokers going, sometimes cigarette and cigar smoke wafting from passing cars, and on nice afternoons charcoal grills being lit with gulf-lite - for whatever...
Forum: Commuting
12-22-11, 08:48 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,884
Posted By fholt

My best year as a commuter (stated about 5 yrs...

My best year as a commuter (stated about 5 yrs ago, extremely part time). I rode 80 days (of about 220 days in the office this year I figure) for about 2300 miles. Pretty good for me, and hope to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 798
Posted By fholt

When I first started riding I bought a...

When I first started riding I bought a Specialized Allez elite bike, that came with Specialized Mondo pro tires. I bought more of these from my dealer, as they were what I knew, and the went on so...
Forum: Commuting
09-23-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 2,989
Posted By fholt

This time of year, in a particular neighborhood...

This time of year, in a particular neighborhood on my route home, I get a strong smell that I think is from some plant or bush or something. It smells strongly, of that old Fruit Stripe Gum. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,121
Posted By fholt

Sorry I missed the "judgement" thread - perhaps...

Sorry I missed the "judgement" thread - perhaps this should stay there.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-01-11, 07:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,121
Posted By fholt

Cops: 10 y/o girl rides 1 mile to school: We're calling CPS on Mom.

Story Here: http://www2.tricities.com/news/2011/aug/30/epd-unsupervised-10-year-old-should-not-ride-bike--ar-1275159/
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-12-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,560
Posted By fholt

Offering to sell the wheelset as an aftermarket...

Offering to sell the wheelset as an aftermarket upgrade for current clyde-rides sounds good, but I don't see any detail about these wheels. What size might they be? 700C? 26"? How confident are you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-11, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 612
Posted By fholt

Did I bugger up my hub service?

I serviced my shimano hub bearings this afternoon, it's a Tiagra rear freehub, and I just did a clean the cups, fresh grease, and replace the ball bearings kind of service. I took apart only the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
06-22-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 947
Posted By fholt

Clyde Compliments

Heading back in from a group ride this evening, a rider I don't know compliments me on my strength with something like, "you're riding strong, ... at your size I didn't think you'd ride this strong,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-11, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,967
Posted By fholt

There are all kinds of creams, butters, and as...

There are all kinds of creams, butters, and as bodyglide - stick preparations to put on one's "pressure points". I have found that after trying quite a few, the best luck is from well fitting...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-14-11, 08:31 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 17,477
Posted By fholt

It's like a Republican badge of honor in this...

It's like a Republican badge of honor in this country to be against rail - even when the feds want to pay grant money to estabilsh/upgrade service. The GOP says no. (See Florida, and lately North...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-13-11, 09:43 PM
Replies: 544
Views: 17,477
Posted By fholt

Publicly known I cannot argue with. But the...

Publicly known I cannot argue with. But the guy's a doosh. He'll do the opposite of whatever the responsible thing would be. Mark my words.

As to the topic, in the cities it makes great sense...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
03-28-11, 07:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,069
Posted By fholt

+1

+1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 42,515
Posted By fholt

Does grease "go bad"?

I have a tube of Phil Wood (the green kind) waterproof grease that I bought 6 years ago when I first started riding. I have used it to rebuild pedals (crank bros) grease threads, etc.

Now I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-30-11, 08:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 29,040
Posted By fholt

I got a set of BWW built wheels when my...

I got a set of BWW built wheels when my Specialized (alex) wheelset had numerous problems and Specialized decided to just eat them and give me more appropriate wheels. They are 105 hubs and Mavic...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-26-10, 02:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,189
Posted By fholt

Wow - great peeing match guys! I read the...

Wow - great peeing match guys!

I read the brochure, and while I've never cycled in NYC it looks pretty good to me. Some of the objections seem pretty semantic - if John doesn't like the bike box...
Forum: Commuting
10-28-10, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 648
Posted By fholt

To address the questions - for me anyway, my...

To address the questions - for me anyway, my round trip is just shy of 30 miles give or take some minor optional excursions. I have what I believe is the best balance of safety and direct routing...
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