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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-15, 08:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,616
Posted By JimPz

Jagwire does shift cables with two ends, one...

Jagwire does shift cables with two ends, one campy, one shimano (marked C or S)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-15, 05:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,217
Posted By JimPz

The best answer is ride them both, then you will...

The best answer is ride them both, then you will see what if any difference the frame makes, as stated, the light weight of cabon may be the least of its benefits.
But if you try them, you will know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-15, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,324
Posted By JimPz

It generally happens when you use a cable meant...

It generally happens when you use a cable meant for a Shimano shifter, the heads are a little bigger than Campys. Jagwire, I believe puts both end on their cables.
If it's a 'Shimano' head, it will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-03-15, 05:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By JimPz

shimano & Campy square BB's do have a different...

shimano & Campy square BB's do have a different taper. I'm quite sure that Avanti took a 111mm Campy BB.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By JimPz

Yes.

Yes.
Forum: Commuting
12-22-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,801
Posted By JimPz

Bring a laptop/tablet & answe all the questions...

Bring a laptop/tablet & answe all the questions on this forum. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-14, 04:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,498
Posted By JimPz

Got a pair earlier this year, usually I get LG or...

Got a pair earlier this year, usually I get LG or Voler, these may be my favorite pair. I wear a large in all 3.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-14, 12:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,914
Posted By JimPz

One thing to remember, aerobic is generally...

One thing to remember, aerobic is generally measured in oxygen uptake capacity (or something similar) not necessarily in calories burned. Years ago, some group/study had cycling as the 2nd highest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-14, 05:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,629
Posted By JimPz

While I somewhat agree w/ Nightshade, isn't the...

While I somewhat agree w/ Nightshade, isn't the reason we pay for insurance to cover damage when something happens?
Unless you are in the habit of making claims, this (at least in my case) will have...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-09-14, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,629
Posted By JimPz

been there, done that (MTB bike) home owners...

been there, done that (MTB bike) home owners covered it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,039
Posted By JimPz

If it's a Pinarello, it's an Italian BB (70mm)....

If it's a Pinarello, it's an Italian BB (70mm). If you have a Campy crank, don't use a Shimano BB, the square tapers are different.
The exact size would be the same as the one installed, as BB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-13-14, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,021
Posted By JimPz

Some times, a LIGHT tap or two on the inside of...

Some times, a LIGHT tap or two on the inside of the crank arm with a RUBBER mallet will loosen it enough to remove it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-14, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,011
Posted By JimPz

Amazingly, shift the chain to the largest cog.

Amazingly, shift the chain to the largest cog.
Forum: Touring
10-27-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,357
Posted By JimPz

But you are using an XT rear der (off...

But you are using an XT rear der (off road/touring), aquateen wants to use an Ultegra der, designed for road gearing (tighter/smaller cogs)
Forum: Touring
10-27-14, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,357
Posted By JimPz

The problem isn't that Ultegra rear has a 27...

The problem isn't that Ultegra rear has a 27 tooth limit & the cassette you will use, it's the 20 tooth difference on the fron chainrings. If you size a chain for the large front cog & large rear...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-14, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By JimPz

The BB I used may have been Chorus/Athena, being...

The BB I used may have been Chorus/Athena, being 11-12 yrs ago not positive on that, but I do remember it was 111mm, & wasn't track.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-14, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 684
Posted By JimPz

Try your local LBS, Suntour (fork MFG) may or may...

Try your local LBS, Suntour (fork MFG) may or may not sell them seperately, but that piece is usen on several different companies forks & maybe your LBS will have one of those.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-14, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,128
Posted By JimPz

I had this happen on a 2002 Pinarello Prince,...

I had this happen on a 2002 Pinarello Prince, Campy's triple? BB at 111mm solved the problem, it onlys adds 4-5 mm per side.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-14, 07:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,298
Posted By JimPz

I do work in a bike store, while 650B tires are...

I do work in a bike store, while 650B tires are currently 'fringe', 29 er & 26" tires are basically splitting our tire selection. While I don't support the 'decline' theory of 26inch, they sell less...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-09-14, 06:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,298
Posted By JimPz

It's not necessarily the 'decline' of 26" wheels,...

It's not necessarily the 'decline' of 26" wheels, but the tire MFG's have to make tires in 26, 650b & 29' sizes, if the make a 1000 tires in 1 size, they are not now going to make 3000 tires for 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-09-14, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,066
Posted By JimPz

20,000 mi on a cassette! I would bet that the new...

20,000 mi on a cassette! I would bet that the new cassette & chain were the factors, thats a lot of miles on a cassette by ANBODY's standards!!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-14, 06:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,051
Posted By JimPz

Odds are the derailleur shifted into the spokes,...

Odds are the derailleur shifted into the spokes, then broke. Not a warranty issue from a part failing.
However, you might be able to push the issue that the LBS didn't assemble the bike correctly,...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-29-14, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,611
Posted By JimPz

They list a max weight of 275 for tht line of...

They list a max weight of 275 for tht line of bikes. I would also think you'd want a bike with a taller head tube for a slightly more upright riding position.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,053
Posted By JimPz

Unfortunately, as you haven't given us models or...

Unfortunately, as you haven't given us models or model #'s it's hard to be certain, but as you say bike 2 is not indexed, it a good bet that it's derailleur is not compatible with the indexed...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-27-14, 07:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,756
Posted By JimPz

As I do wear glasses, your glasses do look small...

As I do wear glasses, your glasses do look small & low & , I believe, is your main problem. Bigger (or contacts)
would help.
The bike looks pretty good size wise, although a god shop that will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-14, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,294
Posted By JimPz

Un less its a different model than I'm thinking,...

Un less its a different model than I'm thinking, it should have a barrel/cable adjuster & there should be 2 screws on the front that are the hi/low adj. Can you post a pic? or the model #
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-12-14, 10:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By JimPz

If you have 3k miles on that cassette, it's...

If you have 3k miles on that cassette, it's entirely possible that at least those 2 gears are worn (possibly others & the chain)
They may need to be replaced.
Forum: Touring
06-10-14, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By JimPz

IF his legs are shorter & he still has standover...

IF his legs are shorter & he still has standover height, he *MAY* like the bigger bike because of the longer toptube (IMHO the toptube is the way a bike should be chosen)
A seat post is (relatively...
Forum: Touring
06-10-14, 04:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By JimPz

As you can already see, you going to get...

As you can already see, you going to get different answers, none of us can give a good answer without knowing/seeing your son, his riding style etc.
I mayseld, would normally be fit to a 54, but I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-14, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,218
Posted By JimPz

The only reason to go smaller is your current...

The only reason to go smaller is your current frame doesn't fit. Longer stems can also change the handling.
The saying 'the Pro's do it" is cause years ago (and some now) frames were custom built...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,087
Posted By JimPz

While it's not really going to affect your...

While it's not really going to affect your 'speed', you had an old Campy hub, they always tended to frrl very smooth, the 'new' hub is a probably a generic hub, it'll be fine, but I would try & get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-09-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 885
Posted By JimPz

The things I'd check are the seat post szie...

The things I'd check are the seat post szie (diameter), the front derailleur clamp & is the fork on the old frame 1 1inch or 1 1/8, if was 1 inch you'll need a new stem
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
03-06-14, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 925
Posted By JimPz

Even by the best bike fitter, those are big...

Even by the best bike fitter, those are big changes.
Either give your self time to get used to it OR mark his settings, go some where in the middle & gradually change to his settings.
You body WILL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-14, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,816
Posted By JimPz

If it's a Campy 135BCD, 39 tooth is the smallest...

If it's a Campy 135BCD, 39 tooth is the smallest for the middle ( Shimano @ 130bcd can do 38)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-08-14, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,717
Posted By JimPz

The one other recommendation I'll make, is do you...

The one other recommendation I'll make, is do you have a plastic spoke protector behind the freewheel, these can sometimes cause what you are hearing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-06-14, 09:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 6,568
Posted By JimPz

When I 1st rode / raced, bikes were 5& 6 speed,...

When I 1st rode / raced, bikes were 5& 6 speed, you had a 2nd cassette/freewheel depending on the 'course', flat or hilly. Now I can ride ONE cassette (10 speed) that covers the whole range, this is...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
08-10-13, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,960
Posted By JimPz

you can't put a Tapered fork on your bikw, they...

you can't put a Tapered fork on your bikw, they are 1.\1/8 to 1 1/2. your fgork is 1 1/8 , so it will not fit, tapered part is to big
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Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-14-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,718
Posted By JimPz

Being an MYB a 26 is 16 inche frame, I'm 5'9 &...

Being an MYB a 26 is 16 inche frame, I'm 5'9 & take a 17 or Medium (Fisher & now Kona). It's a tough cal as I don't know what the top tube is, which is more criticsl to the fit, may some body that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-13, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 694
Posted By JimPz

If you do/can swap out freehub bodies, you...

If you do/can swap out freehub bodies, you wouldn't have to shorten the axel, you WOULD have to ad spacers (on both sides- to keep rim centered) so that the wheel would accurately fit in the drop...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-13, 08:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 711
Posted By JimPz

You *could* run into one other problem, you are...

You *could* run into one other problem, you are talking 5 & 6 speed freewheels, at least with the compact crank, I take it your talking 9/110 speed cranks.. You need a wider chain for the rear & a...
Forum: Touring
02-20-13, 10:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By JimPz

At 'Bikerumor.com' there was just an article...

At 'Bikerumor.com' there was just an article based on testing done on 9by) Shimano chains, that at least, with their chains, 10 speed chains actually wear longer..
In my experience, I seem to change...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-08-12, 06:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 809
Posted By JimPz

Taking it apart has more to do with fitting a...

Taking it apart has more to do with fitting a bike in a standard size box than anything else. A larger box if found would probably ad to the shipping cost.
Putting on the handlebars the same way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,155
Posted By JimPz

Try using 'ShoeGoo' Works fine for me, it's...

Try using 'ShoeGoo' Works fine for me, it's carried in most sporting/sthletic shoe stores.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-11, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 809
Posted By JimPz

While the cassette does sem to be in the 90's,...

While the cassette does sem to be in the 90's, the Frame style looks like their late 80's models. I think by the 90's they had the 2.8 & 3.0 frameswhich had different rear wheel droupouts.

In the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-11, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 864
Posted By JimPz

Hi, you definitely don't need a new front...

Hi, you definitely don't need a new front shifter. A triple front derailleur *should* work fine w/ a compact IF you can lower it enough to be close to the large ring on the compact.
You won't need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-11, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By JimPz

An options: ...

An options:
http://cgi.ebay.com/FSA-ENERGY-COMPACT-FRONT-DERAILLEUR-28-6-32-0-/180413723907
You should be able to find a 28.6 clamp on band to then use a braze on derailleur.
If an MTB derailleur...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,806
Posted By JimPz

The front der you currently have (and a campy 8...

The front der you currently have (and a campy 8 speed0 are designed for 'standard' cranks w/ 52 or 53 tooth rings.
To work better, you would need a front der designed for a compact crank, it will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,678
Posted By JimPz

I believe that's an American Classic hub, back...

I believe that's an American Classic hub, back when that bike was popular, rhey were the 'light' & smooth spinning hub of choice.

JimPz
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-11, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,137
Posted By JimPz

http://www.thethirdhand.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=C...

http://www.thethirdhand.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Cable/Casing&sc=Brake%20Casing&tc=&item_id=LS-6524AC&id=86775339674

They have red cable for derailleurs also.

JimPz
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 731
Posted By JimPz

Thanks for the complement. Normally, I'd replace...

Thanks for the complement. Normally, I'd replace the bearings, they are cheap enough & can even be bought online from several bearing companies like vxb.com. Most hubs I've seen, the axles had...
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