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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,851
Posted By lhorn

The Gevenvalle shifters look nice. Looks like...

The Gevenvalle shifters look nice. Looks like they are about $200 for what I need and cost about $65 got change to 10 or 11 speed. Not bad.

Zen, that seems like a great price for Sora. I feel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-20, 07:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,851
Posted By lhorn

Thanks for your thoughts. Sounds like the...

Thanks for your thoughts. Sounds like the Microshift 9 speed makes the most sense. Glad to hear most folks are happy with them.
I didn't realize there were more issues with converting to Campy. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 11:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,851
Posted By lhorn

Beginner questions about options to update shifters

My going to the store bike is a Jamis Quest that I built from a mixture of parts I had laying around and sourced on Craigslist. Problem is the Shimano 9 speed "flight deck" shifters are really worn,...
Forum: Northern California
06-28-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,254
Posted By lhorn

There is no way I would have walked at graduation...

There is no way I would have walked at graduation or had my son walk at graduation in this scenario.
I also am not convinced that in today's "it's not my fault" society that people like this carry...
Forum: Northern California
06-21-13, 11:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Posted By lhorn

That's unfortunate. I was in there a couple of...

That's unfortunate. I was in there a couple of weeks ago and it seemed like business as usual. No sense that they were in trouble. I was pretty exited about Mike's Bikes when they opened. Based...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-13, 12:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 658
Posted By lhorn

Interesting. I've been sidelined by a bulging...

Interesting. I've been sidelined by a bulging disc in my neck for about 5 weeks so far. Getting a bit better but after 8 hours at work I can definitely tell I'm not there yet so the bike's gonna...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-13, 12:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,583
Posted By lhorn

does this mean Bianchi is getting back into...

does this mean Bianchi is getting back into serious mountain bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-13, 11:52 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 6,205
Posted By lhorn

I stop unless there are zero people around, even...

I stop unless there are zero people around, even pedestrians. Even when there's obviously no danger or anyone even being inconvenienced. Reason for this is mainly because it gives cyclists a bad...
Forum: Northern California
06-11-13, 11:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,254
Posted By lhorn

If he was really trying to pass another car at...

If he was really trying to pass another car at that area, that was exceedingly reckless. I went past it again today and there is a median, but it's not a full car width at that area so to pass you...
Forum: Northern California
06-11-13, 01:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,254
Posted By lhorn

Very unfortunate. This one hits close to home...

Very unfortunate. This one hits close to home for me because it is literally close to my home. I live about 3 blocks from the scene of the collision and have ridden that stretch innumerable times. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 11:21 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,647
Posted By lhorn

Bianchi with 11 speed Campy Record....I like it. ...

Bianchi with 11 speed Campy Record....I like it. I even like the white stem. Not nuts about the seat/post. I've got the same. Celeste....what can I say...the barbarians just don't get it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 10:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,298
Posted By lhorn

Little tiny ones it would appear. No advice...

Little tiny ones it would appear.

No advice since I've never done a century, but come back and let us know how it went. Good luck.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 10:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 572
Posted By lhorn

What hole? I didn't see one.

What hole? I didn't see one.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-13, 02:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,356
Posted By lhorn

A big bulbous helmet worn backwards pretty much...

A big bulbous helmet worn backwards pretty much covers it.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-13, 01:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,333
Posted By lhorn

I've got a recipe for samosas that uses phyllo...

I've got a recipe for samosas that uses phyllo and is baked that I've been meaning to try. It's from a "Cooking Light" cookbook we got from Costco.
Great...now I"m hungry.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-13, 01:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,739
Posted By lhorn

At least cycling is real exercise. I gotta laugh...

At least cycling is real exercise. I gotta laugh when people talk about exercise, they mention that they played 18 holes of golf...with a cart. I don't care what motivates people to get on bikes. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-02-13, 01:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,295
Posted By lhorn

Sounds like she was just having some fun with you.

Sounds like she was just having some fun with you.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 12:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,634
Posted By lhorn

Hold crap! I thought 80K was a typing error. ...

Hold crap! I thought 80K was a typing error. Bravo to you sir. Bravo.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 12:59 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,647
Posted By lhorn

De Rosa is sweet. Felt not so much.

De Rosa is sweet. Felt not so much.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-13, 11:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,184
Posted By lhorn

I keep an old spray bottle that I fill with a mix...

I keep an old spray bottle that I fill with a mix of water and car wash soap with wax in it. I spray the dirty areas and let it sit a couple minutes, then spray liberally again. Usually the second...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-13, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,143
Posted By lhorn

Nice! Did you outgrow your Dora helmet?

Nice! Did you outgrow your Dora helmet?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-13, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By lhorn

Just saw a Vertigo recently up close. I found it...

Just saw a Vertigo recently up close. I found it to be an impressive bike fro the money. I'm comparing it to my Infinito. Had it been available when I bought mine it would have been very tempting.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-12, 11:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,894
Posted By lhorn

Glad the hear the OP is relatively OK. Scary...

Glad the hear the OP is relatively OK. Scary stuff.
Since there is very little information (beyond anecdotes) about the spontaneous failure of carbon forks in general, I wonder if anyone has...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-11-12, 06:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,270
Posted By lhorn

Sorry to hijack, but I have similar question...

Sorry to hijack, but I have similar question which I don't think is worthy of it's own thread.
I also need a chain. I put a compact crank set from a 10 speed bike on a bike with 9 speed 105...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-12, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,038
Posted By lhorn

Do you lock out the third shift with the limit...

Do you lock out the third shift with the limit screw?
Sorry this was supposed to be in the mechanic section.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-12, 09:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,038
Posted By lhorn

Shimano st-5500 left brifter - triple or double?

Stupid question... doing my first build and was going to put a compact double on my road bike. I didn't have a left shifter and bought one on ebay which was supposed to be for a double. It's got...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-12, 02:54 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,064
Posted By lhorn

Bottle falls, glass breaks, tire cut, no spare...

Bottle falls, glass breaks, tire cut, no spare tire, walks home sober. Keep your ripple in a squeeze bottle like me.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-12, 10:44 PM
Replies: 2,946
Views: 268,395
Posted By lhorn

So I ended up getting the Williams bars for my...

So I ended up getting the Williams bars for my Infinito. They are very nice and shape is very similar to my FSA Wing Compact (which are going onto a backup bike build). They came in a bit heavy...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-12, 11:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,269
Posted By lhorn

This is no help to you but I'm building up a 2004...

This is no help to you but I'm building up a 2004 Quest frame I got off CL. Reynolds 631 steel. The previous owner seems to have taken off the Easton carbon fork so I'm waiting on a Nashbar full...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-12, 01:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,603
Posted By lhorn

Thanks for the advice. Largely I'm already...

Thanks for the advice. Largely I'm already pretty comfortable but after a while feel the need to sit more upright and put my hands on the top bars so that I can stretch my neck and back a bit. I've...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-12, 12:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,603
Posted By lhorn

When is it time to try a shorter stem?

To put it another way, what makes a person think that a shorter stem might be a better fit? I'm 6'2" riding a 61 cm 2012 Bianchi Infinito. I try to ride for exercise and more for distance than...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-12, 05:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,434
Posted By lhorn

Sounds like you should get 30 days in the hole. ...

Sounds like you should get 30 days in the hole.

Yeah, that sounds like a really fast group. No shame in getting dropped.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By lhorn

I hear what you are saying, but it sounds like...

I hear what you are saying, but it sounds like that fork was subject of a recall and Cervelo's response seems to be "hey, it could happen it anybody...it has nothing to do with a defect in our...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-12, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By lhorn

Good suggestion. I forgot to check their site. ...

Good suggestion. I forgot to check their site.
I was doing a search on here and this site (http://www.blueskycycling.com/cat-fork-accessories/group-143/1/n) came up with a lot of really cheap...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,620
Posted By lhorn

I'm 6 foot 2 inches and ride a 61 cm Infiniti but...

I'm 6 foot 2 inches and ride a 61 cm Infiniti but I tested a 59 vn7 and it felt good too
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,402
Posted By lhorn

Inexpensive threadless carbon fork

Can anyone recommend one?
I'm trying to stay in the $100 range.
For about a hundred I can get a Nashbar with aluminum steerer.
For about $120 I can get a full carbon Nashbar fork
For $100 I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2,946
Views: 268,395
Posted By lhorn

Thanks for the recommendations. Those are indeed...

Thanks for the recommendations. Those are indeed reasonably priced for the weight savings. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 07:17 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,143
Posted By lhorn

I'm very jealous.

I'm very jealous.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-12, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2,946
Views: 268,395
Posted By lhorn

I think I know the answer to this question but...

I think I know the answer to this question but given my ignorance, I'll ask anyway:
Are there any real savings in weight on a new stem and handlebars without breaking the bank?
I've got an Infinito...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By lhorn

Holy crap Gonzo Bob..you are correct. That's egg...

Holy crap Gonzo Bob..you are correct. That's egg on my face. I got a caliper and the Bianchi steerer is indeed 1 inch. That actually makes the decision easier. By the time I spend $25 on a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-12, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By lhorn

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_5...

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_540639_-1___202438

Would this product solve my problem? (other than currently being out of stock). I assume you'd still use a head set made for a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-07-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By lhorn

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty much a beginner...

Thanks for the reply. I'm pretty much a beginner at this. I'll try to see if I can borrow a set of calipers from a friend to do an accurate measurement of the stack height. I was originally going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By lhorn

Sorry, I see what you mean but I think that's an...

Sorry, I see what you mean but I think that's an optical illusion from the way I took the picture. I'll check it out, but they look quite straight and square to the naked eye.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-12, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By lhorn

Sorry I was doing a test to see if I could post...

Sorry I was doing a test to see if I could post these pictures or not. I assumed that the edit function would allow you to edit the title too....I guess not. Question was reposted under an...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-12, 11:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By lhorn

Can I or should I use this fork?

I'm building up a backup bike using a 2004 Jamis Quest frame. I bought a Bianchi Giro with a damaged frame for parts. The Jamis came with a non original Origin 8 cromoly. Problem with that fork is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-12, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 464
Posted By lhorn

Can I / should I use this fork?

I'm building up a backup bike using a 2004 Jamis Quest frame. I bought a Bianchi Giro with a damaged frame for parts. The Jamis came with a non original Origin 8 cromoly. Problem with that fork is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-12, 01:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,288
Posted By lhorn

I don't know if yours are working right or not. ...

I don't know if yours are working right or not. I do have the same pedals and initially set them up with the tensioning bolt backed nearly out so it would be easy to get out. I've left them that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-12, 07:00 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 10,554
Posted By lhorn

Wow, unless as least one of those figures is to...

Wow, unless as least one of those figures is to the right of the decimal point, I'm guessing she about went upside your head....which she would be right to. ;)
Forum: Indoor & Stationary Cycling Forum
08-18-12, 06:56 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 24,216
Posted By lhorn

If I'm gonna ride indoors in front of a TV, I...

If I'm gonna ride indoors in front of a TV, I think I'd rather ride a "bike" made to be ridden indoors in front of a TV. A dedicated exercise bike has got to be more stable and comfortable than...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,143
Posted By lhorn

I've got 2 Sigma computers. Mine are wired, but...

I've got 2 Sigma computers. Mine are wired, but they are rock solid reliable and easy on the batteries. Great value.
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