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Forum: Touring
11-01-19, 04:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

I am content the with offer Trek made me and...

I am content the with offer Trek made me and never really expected more than that. Yes, I could rebuild but have a hankering for a new bike with new technology so ordered a Kona Sutra which I would...
Forum: Touring
11-01-19, 04:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,547
Posted By badgnome

Good deal but that's the base version and not the...

Good deal but that's the base version and not the disc one.
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 10:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,547
Posted By badgnome

I called my LBS and they said the only Fuji...

I called my LBS and they said the only Fuji Touring Disc available for special order is the 64cm. Is this the end of the production for this year or will it be discontinued or something else?
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 08:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

My bike shop quoted me $220 to switch it over...

My bike shop quoted me $220 to switch it over which does not include incidentals like possibly having to get new cables. I couldn't fathom putting on such old parts onto a new frame so opted to have...
Forum: Touring
10-29-19, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 19,942
Posted By badgnome

Does the Kona have an advantage here being the...

Does the Kona have an advantage here being the only one of the bunch that is 3x10?

Seeker333 brought up some interesting points especially regarding the rear rack on the Marrakesh. I'm guessing...
Forum: Touring
10-28-19, 06:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

Trek offered a new frame (and fork?) in deep...

Trek offered a new frame (and fork?) in deep green which is most likely this:

https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/adventure-touring-bikes/520/520-frameset/p/16947/?colorCode=green

They...
Forum: Touring
10-25-19, 08:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 23,547
Posted By badgnome

Thanks for the write up numbernine. What did you...

Thanks for the write up numbernine. What did you think of the shifters and rear rack? Is the ride quality typical of the steel bikes you have ridden? Is the chain guard of any use? I'm guessing the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
10-25-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,588
Posted By badgnome

Personally I have no idea, but I did just find a...

Personally I have no idea, but I did just find a brochure from Hujsak from the early 2000s. He list frame only prices of $1450 for the standard 853 and $1550 for the "853 Pro Team."

Also I...
Forum: Touring
10-24-19, 07:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

I took it back to the same shop I bought it at,...

I took it back to the same shop I bought it at, Melllow Johnny's in Austin, and they said I didn't even need a receipt. I guess they have a database of everything they've sold since they opened in...
Forum: Touring
10-23-19, 09:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

The bike is already at the shop. The warranty...

The bike is already at the shop. The warranty manager was going to be away for a couple days so I got it in before then. I told him it was my main bike and he said he would try to expedite it.
...
Forum: Touring
10-22-19, 11:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

It does get ridden in the rain but nothing...

It does get ridden in the rain but nothing extreme. Don't really stomp on it aside from the one switchback on the local trail.

Trek said to bring it to a local dealer with proof of purchase. Do...
Forum: Touring
10-22-19, 07:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

Last crash was over a year ago and it was pretty...

Last crash was over a year ago and it was pretty low impact and its only been on a bike rack one weekend in its life

The crack on the down tube goes almost entirely around it, but hard to see the...
Forum: Touring
10-21-19, 09:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,046
Posted By badgnome

Maybe the end for this 2009 Trek 520

I put in a warranty request since I am the original owner. I believe there is one local bike shop that has welding service.
...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,109
Posted By badgnome

I'm getting the impression this is not a bag you...

I'm getting the impression this is not a bag you can stuff to the gills like the rear rollers can take. I take a few bumps on the way to the office and it starts to unfurl and the two parts of the...
Forum: Touring
10-15-19, 08:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,765
Posted By badgnome

I'd be interested in hearing about the ride...

I'd be interested in hearing about the ride quality of the new aluminum fork versus the old steel. I wore out my last pair of brifters in 5 years versus the bar ends on my 520 still going strong...
Forum: Commuting
05-11-17, 07:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,941
Posted By badgnome

Avoid the Knog. It is flimsy and simply not loud...

Avoid the Knog. It is flimsy and simply not loud enough outdoors for any situation that is not ideal.
Forum: Commuting
03-22-16, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,134
Posted By badgnome

Okay just bought my Keen Austin replacements and...

Okay just bought my Keen Austin replacements and will try them this week. Here are the $80 Giro Rumbles with their predecessors:

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Forum: Commuting
02-21-16, 11:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,134
Posted By badgnome

I bike commute every day and will take trips to...

I bike commute every day and will take trips to happy hour, lunch, outside meetings, grocery store, etc. during the day or on the way home from work.

The Keen Austin was a do everything shoe that...
Forum: Commuting
02-21-16, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,134
Posted By badgnome

Replacement for Keen Austin?

I've had these 4 years and they are starting to wear out. I looked online recently and discovered they were discontinued and replaced in Keen's lineup with a sandal SPD (don't want that). I have...
Forum: Touring
06-29-14, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 851
Posted By badgnome

So gmanon2wheels how was the trip? Much rain or...

So gmanon2wheels how was the trip? Much rain or drama?
Forum: Touring
06-29-14, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 681
Posted By badgnome

I've been looking to go to Vietnam ever since I...

I've been looking to go to Vietnam ever since I saw that Top Gear special a few years back. Looks like you could make it a combined trip with train and ferry portions to mix it up a bit too.
Forum: Commuting
06-27-14, 07:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

rms13: Yeah right after I bought they Felt I went...

rms13: Yeah right after I bought they Felt I went to a local Frankenbike swap and saw a used Cannondale frame/fork with a small dent on the top tube for $50. Even though this wasn't the best...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Well I changed my find and finally went with a...

Well I changed my find and finally went with a NOS frame and fork from GVH bikes:

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I took it to a bike shop that had a campy chain tool and it turned out their example was defective.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-14, 12:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,406
Posted By badgnome

Is this the part about Taiwan still true?

Is this the part about Taiwan still true?
Forum: Touring
02-01-14, 11:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,923
Posted By badgnome

Thanks for all the replies. This helps me decided...

Thanks for all the replies. This helps me decided where to tour in the future.

I just found a page indicating that Vietnam is pretty bike/rail friendly:
...
Forum: Touring
01-31-14, 08:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,923
Posted By badgnome

List of Countries where can take your bike on the train

I only know of the US and Canada for this and was hoping this was a common practce. Looking to do a bike/train tour and this could help me decide where to go.
Forum: Commuting
01-08-14, 11:23 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,913
Posted By badgnome

I just got a pair of Novarra Cragmont jeans on...

I just got a pair of Novarra Cragmont jeans on sale at REI. I do like the stretchy material, the fit, and the tappered legs. The reflective material though is mostly covered by the pocket flaps.
...
Forum: Texas
12-26-13, 11:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,603
Posted By badgnome

OP: Did you ever do the tour?

OP: Did you ever do the tour?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
12-26-13, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,563
Posted By badgnome

That's wonderful to see a Trek with Campy...

That's wonderful to see a Trek with Campy something that will probably never happen again. The crank almost looks brand new. That is worth way more than $200. I would pay three times that to use...
Forum: Touring
12-25-13, 12:46 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 227,128
Posted By badgnome

356558 My 2009 that just had a complete...

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My 2009 that just had a complete overhaul done including a framesaver application. The did change the saddle height and angle so I may have to go back to readjust.

Over the last four...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,189
Posted By badgnome

http://italianbicycles.files.wordpress.com/2011/11...

http://italianbicycles.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/db-verona-blue.jpg

The Verona looks nice and the frameset is $600. Would look great with the Centaur 10 speed group I have.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-13, 10:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,189
Posted By badgnome

I'm looking too for morre info on them.(yeah I...

I'm looking too for morre info on them.(yeah I know this was an old thread but I had the exact same question). Smart Cycles (smartcycles.com) in CT is a dealer. Anyone have experiences with them?
Forum: Touring
12-02-13, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By badgnome

I think it has always had 520 series tubing. Saw...

I think it has always had 520 series tubing. Saw a new one the other day for $1429. Glad to see it is still made in Taiwan, but have to say I think my root beer brown 520 looks better. The white...
Forum: Touring
11-30-13, 11:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,025
Posted By badgnome

Just saw one at my local Performance store marked...

Just saw one at my local Performance store marked down to $699. Schwalbe tires, 520 tubing, fenders, down tube shifters. A great deal.
Forum: Commuting
06-04-13, 09:42 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,134
Posted By badgnome

I like the goals of this article and do think the...

I like the goals of this article and do think the writer is sincere, but reality does get in the way.

Relatively speaking cycling is not a safe mode of travel in the US as only pedestrians and...
Forum: Touring
05-30-13, 09:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,174
Posted By badgnome

Yeah I commute 5 days a week 2.5 miles each way...

Yeah I commute 5 days a week 2.5 miles each way in long pants.

Did not see anything on the rings except for their sizes and codes. It still looks like 120mm or 12cm to me........wish there was...
Forum: Touring
05-30-13, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,174
Posted By badgnome

Looks to be 120 mm. I did find an ebay retailer...

Looks to be 120 mm. I did find an ebay retailer from Hong Kong who has Bike Chainguard 48T BCD-120mm 4 Bolts CGF so I might try that.

Went to Mellow Johnny's here in Austin and they said that I...
Forum: Touring
05-29-13, 06:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,174
Posted By badgnome

Not sure why I would need new chainrings but...

Not sure why I would need new chainrings but knowing that it is 110 BCD is helpful.....Looks like bashguard doesn't offer a 48t in any BCD so I might have to find OEM.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-13, 10:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Finally decided. I went beyond my budget but the...

Finally decided. I went beyond my budget but the combination of columbus tubing, light weight, room for 28mms, internal cable routing and beautiful graphics drew me in:...
Forum: Touring
05-28-13, 09:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,174
Posted By badgnome

Replacement chain guard for 2009 Trek 520

This bike comes with the Shimano Trekking M453, 26/36/48 teeth crankset. The stock is four hole but I don't know what the BCD is.

I also wasn't sure if this...
Forum: Commuting
04-16-13, 12:15 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Despite it being over budget this is the one that...

Despite it being over budget this is the one that keeps calling me:

http://www.outsideoutfitters.com/p-24303-cinelli-experience-aluminum-frameset.aspx
Forum: Commuting
04-13-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,381
Posted By badgnome

Shimano A530 versus Wellgo WAM-D10

Which is better for a commuter?


Pros for Wellgo are price and pins on non-spd side.
http://www.mtbr.com/cat/drivetrain/pedal/wellgo/wam-d10/prd_414675_135crx.aspx

Pros for Shimano are...
Forum: Commuting
04-05-13, 08:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Thanks fellow "Greg".....Yes, the Motobecane...

Thanks fellow "Greg".....Yes, the Motobecane comes from a store/online retailer in your neck of the woods. Hmmm, maybe an excuse for an Austin to Dallas, IH-35 road trip......

I have the...
Forum: Commuting
04-04-13, 05:59 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

And the finalist are: Ridley Tempo...

And the finalist are:

Ridley Tempo (http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=90593)
Motobecane Vent Noir (http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=2445)...
Forum: Commuting
03-31-13, 10:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

I'm thinking either 25 or 28 tires on this bike,...

I'm thinking either 25 or 28 tires on this bike, though I have never ridden the latter.

Found another 7005 series frame for not a lot. Anyone own a Motta frame/bike?
...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

This could fit the bill: ...

This could fit the bill:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=90593
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 09:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Nashbar is a little on the low end considering it...

Nashbar is a little on the low end considering it will be a campy centaur bike. Still I am sure the Nashbar frames are worth $150.......Ridleys look really nice in the pics.....Motobecane too. From...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 11:40 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Soma ES looks nice but is too close to my 520....

Soma ES looks nice but is too close to my 520. Looking for a aluminum bike partially because I've never had one before. Also because there are some aluminum Taiwan-made frames, e.g. Motobecane, that...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

Closer toward race bike geometry. I have a Trek...

Closer toward race bike geometry. I have a Trek 520 now with a long wheelbase and over 30 lbs of heft.

Point taken on the rear rack. That is certainly more important than fenders or kickstand.
...
Forum: Commuting
03-27-13, 11:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,130
Posted By badgnome

I ordered Campy Centaur from the UK. Hopefully I...

I ordered Campy Centaur from the UK. Hopefully I will be able to build at bike with this at about the price of a complete 105 bike from a LBS.

Luckily we have Frankenbike in my town where I can...
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