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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-06, 10:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By nik

You want to install the headset, bottom bracket,...

You want to install the headset, bottom bracket, brakes, cranks, etc. yourself but pay someone to install the cables and derailleurs? The cables and derailleurs require no special tools (just some...
Forum: Touring
03-21-06, 04:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,958
Posted By nik

Another pillow idea: Sew in a thin layer of...

Another pillow idea: Sew in a thin layer of fleece or other soft fabric to the inside of your sleeping bag's stuffsack. Invert the sack and stuff with clothes for a nice soft pillow. I think they...
Forum: Touring
03-21-06, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 786
Posted By nik

If you're quicker, why not carry most of the...

If you're quicker, why not carry most of the baggage or a heavier portion of the baggage.

I get a little nervous when I can't see my fiancee behind me so I usually use that as a guide as to how...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,131
Posted By nik

1. No, it's not difficult if you have the right...

1. No, it's not difficult if you have the right tools.
2. You learn by doing. Practice removing parts and putting them back on your c-dale. Replace cables and housing. Put on a new chain. As you get...
Forum: Touring
03-07-06, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,415
Posted By nik

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Soma Smoothie...

I can wholeheartedly recommend the Soma Smoothie ES. I chose this bike for the very reasons you stated: more relaxed steel road frame with rear rack mounts for long distance riding and light touring....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-05-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 893
Posted By nik

David, To install the star nut in the future...

David,

To install the star nut in the future without the proper tool, I've been using this technique that works great:

Get a narrow philips head screwdriver and slide the whole blade through...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
02-15-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 458,840
Posted By nik

I have a Shimano 105 triple crank and front...

I have a Shimano 105 triple crank and front derailleur (28.6 triple) in black that I wish was silver. The crank has been used for about 100 miles. Only real marks are from putting on pedals.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-06, 04:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 851
Posted By nik

I put the Dura Ace 9-speed barcons on my...

I put the Dura Ace 9-speed barcons on my girlfriend's tourer that uses a 7-speed cassette. It's works flawlessly. As long as the limiting screws on your RD and cable tension is set right, there...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-06, 01:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 406
Posted By nik

New old brakes

I have a set of old Diacompe sidepulls I'd like to replace on my Sekai 2500 that is probably from the early '80s. The frame and fork only accept the old long bolt and nut kind of calipers. Are there...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-06, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By nik

Thanks for the input. I think that's all I need...

Thanks for the input. I think that's all I need to know, for now :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-24-06, 03:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By nik

Proper Spoke Length

I've ordered the Sun CR-18 700c rims and Shimano Deore M510 36h front and rear hubs from 2004. A link through Sheldon Brown's website let me determine the proper spoke length for the front hub (297.7...
Forum: Touring
01-20-06, 10:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By nik

Try a Bogen Superclamp, which will attach...

Try a Bogen Superclamp, which will attach securely to most anything on your bike, and find the right studs and baseplate. Check out www.bhphotovideo.com
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-18-06, 02:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,004
Posted By nik

I've ordered the Sun CR-18 700c rims and Shimano...

I've ordered the Sun CR-18 700c rims and Shimano Deore M510 36h front and rear hubs. A link through Sheldon Brown's website let me determine the proper spoke length for the front hub (297.7 left,...
Forum: Touring
01-14-06, 01:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By nik

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I plan on...

Thanks for the suggestions so far. I plan on making some saddle adjustments this weekend. The problem is my butt is so comfy on the brooks that I may have thought my saddle was in the right position...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-06, 04:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,004
Posted By nik

I'm pretty sure my frame has 132.5 spacing to...

I'm pretty sure my frame has 132.5 spacing to accomodate both hub types. Thanks for the hint on the CR18s...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-13-06, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,004
Posted By nik

Cheap, Strong Wheel Build

Hi all,

I'm interested in building my first set of wheels. What is a good rim/hub/spoke combo that's cheap and strong? I need 700c rims and would prefer 36 hole hubs because I plan to tour with...
Forum: Touring
01-09-06, 05:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By nik

I forgot to mention that I use toe clips and have...

I forgot to mention that I use toe clips and have used toe clips on all of the bikes I listed.
Forum: Touring
01-09-06, 03:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,500
Posted By nik

No more achy knee

I've finished building my new LHT with a Brooks B17 and LX 170mm cranks. The bike is great (I'll post photos in the other thread soon). This weekend I took it (unloaded) on its maiden voyage for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-21-05, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By nik

It's really stuck...

I have a shimano square taper bb in a mid '90s rockhopper that has never been serviced. My fault, I know. I'm trying to remove the bb to put the crankset on another bike. The left side cup came out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-05, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,590
Posted By nik

You may need to center the brake pads. Some...

You may need to center the brake pads. Some v-brakes have little adjustment screws on each caliper. One solution may be to tighten the adjustment screw (righty tighty) on the left caliper. Tightening...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-05, 03:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 410
Posted By nik

Rear derailleur adjustment

Well, I just got one of the newer Shimano DeoreLX RDs with the spring action so as you add cable tension the RD moves to the smallest cog, which is just the opposite of what I'm used to. Before I put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-05, 12:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By nik

Thanks everyone. The Bottom Bracket for the 105...

Thanks everyone. The Bottom Bracket for the 105 cranks is 118x68, which is the size shimano recommends. I'll give it a shot as soon as I finish painting the frame.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-23-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 483
Posted By nik

Adding a triple crank

I have a pretty new Shimano 105 triple crankset I'd like to put on my old Sakae 2500 frame. The Sakae is English threaded so the bb should fit fine.

Will the triple set in front cause any...
Forum: Touring
10-31-05, 05:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 808
Posted By nik

I've searched the forum and read a bunch of...

I've searched the forum and read a bunch of articles by Sheldon Brown but I'm still at a loss.

After about two hours in the saddle, at a comfortable pace, both of us start getting aches in our...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-05, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 800
Posted By nik

Those dust caps actually screw off. I know b/c I...

Those dust caps actually screw off. I know b/c I own a Sakai 2500 and I broke one of the dust caps by trying to pry it off. Don't pry it. They're plastic and brake easily. Trust me on this one.
...
Forum: Touring
09-29-05, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By nik

Touring Frames For Shorties

I'm planning a touring trip with my girlfriend next summer. While I've ordered a LHT to build up for myself, I'm having trouble finding a frameset that will fit her. She's got a 27-inch true inseam...
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