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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
12-22-23, 09:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,679
Posted By Roadies_Rok

New Age Bike Sizing

I grew up and started riding and racing in the days of the so-called "Double Diamond" frames that had horizontal top tubes and the bikes were for the most part sized by the seat tube. Then along...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-23, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 426
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Handlebar Shapes

I'm curious to know if there are some handlebars for road bikes that by design work better with Shimano shift/brake levers and other handlebars that by design work better with Campy shift/brake...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-23, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 278
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Cable Setup

Hi All, with the ever increasing complexity of the shifting systems on bikes these days I realize that setting them up right is more important that ever and I want to make sure that the shifting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-22, 03:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 821
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Well folks, you are looking at a very VERY happy...

Well folks, you are looking at a very VERY happy guy. That crapinelli garbage is off my bike and replaced with stuff that actually works and will hold up over the miles. I had a bit of trouble...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 821
Posted By Roadies_Rok

It is frightening and amazing at the same time to...

It is frightening and amazing at the same time to see how naive people like you there are with your willingness to blindly follow wherever you are lead and believe anything you are force fed. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 08:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 821
Posted By Roadies_Rok

To those who responded with their thoughts and...

To those who responded with their thoughts and ideas thank you and I assure everyone that this is not a joke post, it is very serious. Campy or Crapanelli as most people in the know refer to it as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-22, 08:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,041
Posted By Roadies_Rok

pbass if you are looking at a Jenson repair stand...

pbass if you are looking at a Jenson repair stand I'd suggest that you get a Park 9.3 stand. The money is similar and IMO the Park is a better stand. I have the Park 10.4 stand which I scored for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-22, 08:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 821
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Upgrading My Ride

Well folks I have finally decided to drop the hammer and do a very much needed upgrade to the Litespeed Arenberg I bought 2 years ago. The entire problem that I have been putting up with for the past...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-21, 06:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,169
Posted By Roadies_Rok

What Makes Tires Fast?

I'm not an Engineer or a Designer so I really don't know what goes into the design and manufacturer of tires but I am curious. We have had a few warmish days here where I live and I have taken...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-21, 01:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,831
Posted By Roadies_Rok

The manager yelled at me for a lot of reasons but...

The manager yelled at me for a lot of reasons but in the end he got let go way before I left so that kind of shows you who was more valued. As far as your comment I want you to go ahead and mix and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-21, 01:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,831
Posted By Roadies_Rok

You are correct, I did leave that part out but...

You are correct, I did leave that part out but that sort of goes without saying. I firmly believe in replacing parts only when needed. My old manager (I no longer work there) used stuff like chains...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-16-21, 08:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,831
Posted By Roadies_Rok

A couple of points which I have a feeling have...

A couple of points which I have a feeling have been mentioned before but I'll highlight them again.
1) You can probably get extra links from the LBS but the chain has already been installed and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-21, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,839
Posted By Roadies_Rok

I'm riding a set of 25mm Continental Ultra Sport...

I'm riding a set of 25mm Continental Ultra Sport III's on my road bike (Litespeed Arenberg) and have no complaints. I don't race so I have no need for the high dollar tires only to be flushing money...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-21, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,547
Posted By Roadies_Rok

If someone is having issues with the chain coming...

If someone is having issues with the chain coming off the chainrings or potentially getting jammed between the small and large chainrings that is an adjustment and setup problem and not an equipment...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-21, 03:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 499
Posted By Roadies_Rok

These Guys Make Sense

I just saw a follow up to the original article I posted from the EZine Cycling News and these guys really do know what they are talking about and make many good points but there again they are not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 03:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,501
Posted By Roadies_Rok

It's knows as a rubber band. it's also known as...

It's knows as a rubber band. it's also known as tipping the bike nose down in the stand.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-07-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Shaking My Head

As the title says I am yet again amazed by the stupidity of people. Just when I think people cannot get any stupider they go and surpass even my low expectations.

I read in the EZine Cycling News...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-07-21, 02:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By Roadies_Rok

oldbobcat No, actually I mean 1 bolt on the...

oldbobcat No, actually I mean 1 bolt on the handlebar clamp. This stem and probably the handlebars are old. The stem is a single bolt (it has 2 bolts that secure the stem to the steerer tube) and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-21, 09:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Slipping Handlebar

I have encountered a problem with my Litespeed Arenberg road bike that if I can't find a fix may have me swapping out some parts which while not the end of the world and will in the final analysis...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 05:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Roadies_Rok

ccrrar Thank you for the heads up and I will...

ccrrar Thank you for the heads up and I will certainly keep you in mind. If I decide to get something from you it will not be hard or expensive to get it to me. You and I are only about 4 hours...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-21, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Roadies_Rok

conspiratemus1 The cassette I have is a 12 - 26...

conspiratemus1 The cassette I have is a 12 - 26 10 speed. Thank you for the valuable information on the spacers. I have copy/pasted it to a Wiki that I created for my bike and this will be a great...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-21, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 564
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Need To Source Campy Parts

Hi Everyone, we are having torrential rains here and freezing temps and I am taking advantage of it to do some maintenance on my Litespeed Arenberg and I am trying as much as possible to not cut...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-14-21, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Iride01 Thanks for weighing in. Your comment...

Iride01 Thanks for weighing in. Your comment about the rear of the saddle makes sense so I will give that a try when I switch the saddles. Also I can see where you would make your comment about...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-14-21, 02:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,343
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Saddle Position

Hi All, I unexpectedly bought 2 bikes last year. A Hybrid and a Road Bike. On both bikes the saddles were pretty much trashed and one saddle I knew from experience would not work for me so I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 03:38 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,989
Posted By Roadies_Rok

That's a nice bike and a TALL frame. What is it...

That's a nice bike and a TALL frame. What is it a 63 cm?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-21, 09:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,278
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Hey, don't be hating. I'm from the same era as...

Hey, don't be hating. I'm from the same era as the OP and you don't want the 2 of us getting together and opening up a can of whoop-ass. :-)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,252
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Just a guess but maybe the "T" on the bottom...

Just a guess but maybe the "T" on the bottom bracket means "tube" as in downtube.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-01-21, 08:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,816
Posted By Roadies_Rok

I don't know about an air driven stapler but you...

I don't know about an air driven stapler but you can get a manual or electric stapler just about anywhere like Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowes, most fabric stores and the list goes on. Good luck...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-24-20, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Carbonfiberboy Thank you for sharing the...

Carbonfiberboy Thank you for sharing the information on fitting. Apparently I have been buying the wrong size bikes for most of the time I have been riding and racing and that would be many, MANY...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
09-19-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,259
Posted By Roadies_Rok

New Age Bike Setup

Hi All - Maybe the title of my post isn't the most accurate but it's the best I can do. I have been around and riding for a while and 8 months ago after being away from bikes for 6 years I bought a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 10:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By Roadies_Rok

I like your style. I like people who think...

I like your style. I like people who think outside the box! Good job!!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-20, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By Roadies_Rok

The chainrings I am looking at are $63 each plus...

The chainrings I am looking at are $63 each plus shipping.

Interesting enough I did the math last night on gear inches and my current 53/39 chainrings are not as bad as I thought they were. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 787
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Dialing In My Driveline

Hi All - I am getting in the miles on the Litespeed Arenberg I bought a few months ago and really enjoying it. While I am riding my bike I am also tweaking and dialing it in and one thing that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-31-20, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 906
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Advance Auto has a set of 67 bits in a yellow...

Advance Auto has a set of 67 bits in a yellow case for like $10.00. The set has every bit you could ever imagine including metric Hex, US Hex, Torx bits, Straight screw bits, Philips bits, and much...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-20, 07:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,287
Posted By Roadies_Rok

My apologizes for hijacking this thread and if...

My apologizes for hijacking this thread and if anyone wants to spank me they can go right head but I have a question about when to read tire pressure when using a floor pump? I have a Bontrager HP...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 08:09 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,015
Posted By Roadies_Rok

znomit Trust me when I tell you that I did not...

znomit Trust me when I tell you that I did not wear the sidewalls out on those tires in 2 months. Maybe a few years back that was a really possibility but not today. The Michelin Pro Race Service...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 06:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,015
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Sadly, I see we have some "Freds" in this group....

Sadly, I see we have some "Freds" in this group. posers, pretenders, and wannabees who know little about bikes and the only thing they have going for them are big wallets so they can buy whatever...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-20, 06:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,015
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Germanrazor I have one thing to say to you. You...

Germanrazor I have one thing to say to you. You are da MAN!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-20, 05:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,015
Posted By Roadies_Rok

For the sake of this comment I was referring...

For the sake of this comment I was referring primarily to ride comfort. The Michelin Pro race 4 Service Course tire that came on my bike when I bought it is/was a full on racing tire and placed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-20, 05:16 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,015
Posted By Roadies_Rok

I'm just asking for my information but what you...

I'm just asking for my information but what you you mean when you say a "nice tire"? The tires I bought meet my needs. I no longer race so I no longer feel the need to sacrifice comfort for speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-06-20, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 351
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Spinergy Hub Adjustment

Hi Everyone - I am noticing that the rear wheel on my road bike, a Spinergy SR-3 is getting some play at the rim that is coming from the hub and I need to snug up the hub before it gets out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-20, 03:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,015
Posted By Roadies_Rok

The Difference A Tire Makes

I've been riding and enjoying my Litespeed Arenberg for about 2 months now and have always had in the back of my head getting different tires once I got enough mileage on or wore out the Michelin...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,092
Posted By Roadies_Rok

SSRI, you're running 28mm tires on your...

SSRI, you're running 28mm tires on your Ultimate?? I am impressed. The Litespeed Arenberg I just bought came with 23mm tires and I want to go with 28mm but I am concerned about clearance where the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 05:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,742
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Welcome to the Ti club Brother, you will not...

Welcome to the Ti club Brother, you will not regret it. Titanium has a buttery smooth and silky ride that nothing else can match. I just bought a Litespeed Arenberg with the Campy 10-speed Daytona...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-20, 05:30 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,092
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Here's my contribution to this conversation. My...

Here's my contribution to this conversation. My Litespeed Arenberg, circa 2002 with a Campy Daytona 10-speed build that I just bought a month ago and am really enjoying. This isn't my first...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-20, 06:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Crankycrank Thank you for bringing this up and I...

Crankycrank Thank you for bringing this up and I have noticed the same thing for quite a while. Some tire makers either exxadurate or understate the widths of their tires. Whether this is due to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-23-20, 05:58 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 21,419
Posted By Roadies_Rok

6 months ago I bought a Specialized Crossroads XC...

6 months ago I bought a Specialized Crossroads XC Pro hybrid and I got my computer (wireless) for $15 from Amazon.Com and have not had a single complaint. Last month I bought a Litespeed Arenberg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-20, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 652
Posted By Roadies_Rok

Tire Question

Hi Everyone, I need to replace the tires on my Litespeed Arenberg road bike pretty quick. The bike has the Michelin Pro Race Service Course size 700 x 23 tires on it now and when I brought the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-20, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 448
Posted By Roadies_Rok

I might be wrong but I just want to add that KMC...

I might be wrong but I just want to add that KMC chains typically have Master Links so a chain tool to install the chain is not needed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,394
Posted By Roadies_Rok

I would advise being very careful with rear...

I would advise being very careful with rear wheels that claim 7/8/9 speed compatibility. I bought one of these put on a Shimano 9 speed cassette and thought i as OK until my first ride. When I...
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