every bike i own and repacking saves the day. 10k miles on one pair, 8k on
another, 5k on the third. Did a round of rebuilds 2 years ago.
getting ready to replace the 8k pair. they're on my touring bike and I
thoroughly trash them and haven't had the time to rebuild of late so i've
been solving cl
Used for a few hundred miles. Insertion marks but otherwise nearly
new.
$30 including CONUS shipping.
Jay
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Hi Rex:
I had trouble removing the gray plastic dust cap on my pedals. I just
drilled a tiny hole in the dust cap and use it as a port to squirt in
grease with a grease gun. I squirt until I see clean grease coming out on
the crank side. I do this about once a year or so. It works well.
Ja
That's great idea Jay but how do you seal up the hole after you're done? I
used some old ski p-tex (sp?) to seal up the holes in mine but wonder if
our hot summer is melting it away.
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:22:25 AM UTC-5, Jay LePree wrote:
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> Hi Rex:
>
> I had trouble removing the gray pl
I've been using the Schwalbe Marathon Mondial in 26x2.0 lately. After a
fair bit of favorable experience with the similar but substantially lighter
Marathon Extreme, I was skeptical about why Schwalbe would replace it with
the heavier Mondial, but i threw caution to the wind and tried it. Anyway
Put this on my Hunq, realized i need a derailer that can wrap more chain.
Yours for $50.
Pics on request.
It's this one, I believe:
http://brandscycle.com/product/shimano-105-rear-derailleur-long-cage-52357-1.htm
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Hey Scot,
Everything from the paint up is nearly frivolous and unimportant. I mean,
the difference. There is beauty in low-brow, and it's hard to talk about it
with precision, because there are so many other associations that lead you
astray. Even "low-brow," although we all know what you mean.
The tight kickstand/cable clearance on my wife's Kona is a bit closer than
a pinch or a rub... http://www.flickr.com/photos/15966859@N07/7604199554/ It's
been fine for several years with this big-a-notch. If you're worried about
compromising the strength of the kickstand plate, rather than a "no
Morning,
We have no plans to make other size Rock 'n Road tires at this time.
We could make 650B tires if we had about 1000 pre orders to cover the costs
- but at this time we don't have any .
We do have the 700 x 43mm folding models in stock for immediate shipping.
Regards,
Bruce Gordon
www.bg
Nice. That "notch" is awesome
Cripler, with the small amount of rubbing you could consider either filing
it down or removing the black plastic pieces and wrapping the chainstays
with some rubber from some old tubes. That would lower the top plate enough
to not rub. Just be careful and don't ti
Ok. So it looks as though it may be time to get a little crafty. I think I
can manage to dremmel out a notch...i'll have to take a look and see I'll
have enough space to solve the issue. andy - my issue looks more similar to
what you were facing, so I have some hope. Stephen - I thought wrapping
I believe it was Jim Thill who made a comment a while back about how he
loves when a "nice" bike has some less-nice components or accessories. I
agree. The tragedy is a bike that's 10 years old and is still new. I've
seen FS posts like that on the list here a couple times... Somebody buys a
rea
Vintage 1st year Trek 520 all spiffed up on the bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Trek-520-Restored-Modified-and-Repainted-/290728227773#ht_5507wt_1325
On Jul 18, 3:03 pm, Ryan Ray wrote:
> Looking for a 64-68cm touring frame.
>
> Requirements:
>
> • Mid-blade eyelets on the fork
> • Room for mi
Thanks for the wisdom everyone. I do love my bike to an almost embarrassing
degree, and I show it by turning its pedals 7 days a week and giving it care
when the need arises. It's nice to see the "if money was no object" version,
though; gets the gears in my head turning for my Sam's long future
That deco Trek-o is looking good. I'd say that's a nice find with a little more
style than a comparably priced new frame like a Saga or a LHT.
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As it worked out, the ExOfficio boxers, LL Bean short shorts, LL Bean cool
weave trail shirt (seersucker), and wool long sleeve underneath (just on the
second day) were an absolute joy for the whole 200+ miles of the STP. Thanks to
everyone who weighed in. I couldn't have been happier with the r
Agree, but make sure you get a measurement on the tire clearance front
and rear. Maybe the GTBC had things dialed in by '83, but some early
examples have weirdly tight clearances, often at the seat stay bridge.
Best,
joe broach
portland, or
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 10:57 AM, Scot Brooks wrote:
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Yep, IME the '82 and '83 500, 620 and 720's will all max out at the
chainstays with a Pasela 700x35 (i.e. 700x32 max if you want fenders).
=- Joe Bunik
Walnut Creek, CA
On 7/19/12, Joe Broach wrote:
> Agree, but make sure you get a measurement on the tire clearance front
> and rear. Maybe the GTB
"often at the seat stay bridge."
"700x32 max if you want fenders"
That's where I'm at now. Nice find though Rob. BTW you still need to go on
a ride with me. I wanna check out that new Riv.
- Ryan
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Yeah I know what you mean but the rubber would give me than the cloth bar
tape. Either way do what you think will work =).
As much as I don't like kickstands aesthetically it has been fairly
convenient when commuting to work.
Stephen
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 9:58:44 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wr
Too bad the seller of the pumpkin on eBay did not take the opportunity
to crimp the chainstays / alter the brake bridge for better
clearances... would have been perfect.
=- Joe
On 7/19/12, Ryan Ray wrote:
> "often at the seat stay bridge."
> "700x32 max if you want fenders"
>
> That's where I'm a
RE: kickstand convenience... I went on an organized ride recently. Of the
60 or so bikes, mine was the only one with a kickstand. I'd stand 'er up
right in the middle of all the leaning/laying bikes. I think someone
commented at each of the 4 checkpoints and at the start/finish.
--Andy
On We
Interesting idea. While riding home listening to the clicking I was
thinking about how convenient the needle injector ports on my Sppedplay
Frog pedals were. If dust caps aren't too expensive, I might experiment
with the idea and a small screw to re-seal them.
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 2:22 AM, Ja
I jumped on a crazy deal but have changed my mind. Before returning it I
thought I would try and pass the deal on to someone here. I personally
deliver in Seattle :)
- Ryan
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I have an 84 Trek 620 and have had an 83. The fork crown will only clear a
32 mm tire with fenders. I tried a different fork but found the increased
rake and blade length had a negative impact on an otherwise excellent road
bike.
I have an Ebisu All Around- 63.5x60.5 - which is an excellent
The dust caps are inexpensive, $3.00 a set at Riv.
http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/pe91.htm
The plastic ones are for the Grip Kings.
Bob
On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 9:13 AM, Rex Kerr wrote:
> Interesting idea. While riding home listening to the clicking I was
> thinking about how convenient the
Very nice. Got any pics of yours?
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:39:24 PM UTC-7, Michael Hechmer wrote:
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> I have an 84 Trek 620 and have had an 83. The fork crown will only clear
> a 32 mm tire with fenders. I tried a different fork but found the
> increased rake and blade length had a negat
For a few reasons, I had the opportunity to treat myself to a set of White
VBC cranks and BB. Now I need to decide which bike to put them on. It's a
44/30. Polished silver arms and black rings.
Candidate #1: My Black Mountain road bike. It's currently got a 46/29 and
I want to gear this bi
My vote goes to option 2. (I'm already tired of hearing about candidates.)
Marty
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:02:39 PM UTC-5, William wrote:
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> For a few reasons, I had the opportunity to treat myself to a set of White
> VBC cranks and BB. Now I need to decide which bike to put them on. It's
These were taken when it was brand new, a few years ago. It has a few
scratches and some different components - replaced the Al feders for more
durable steel, a Davinci triple crank, the M12 up front, White pedals
Bussy tomorrow but will take new pics if i wake up tomorrow feeling like I
Not sure where I came up with this, but it might be an option to lower
everything down and allow the cable to slide by. I have this on my QB at
the moment, but it seems like it would work for a bike with under-shell
wires. (Which by the way, my QB has - was that common?) Anyone know of a
source
>
> My vote goes to option 2. (I'm already tired of hearing about candidates.)
>
> Marty
>
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>From your picture it looks like it's the head of the bolt that is rubbing.
That's tricky to notch. An Allen head bolt will be smaller in diameter
but a hair taller in stack height. That might clear it with no notching
necessary
On Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:03:10 AM UTC-7, The Cripler wrot
Bubba,
Put the White Industry cranks on the Black Mountain and the Ritchey
cranks on the Homer!
On Jul 19, 7:02 pm, William wrote:
> For a few reasons, I had the opportunity to treat myself to a set of White
> VBC cranks and BB. Now I need to decide which bike to put them on. It's a
> 44/30.
Had a nice tire swap meetup this AM with Jason and got to check out his
beautiful blue Ram. Out for a walk a few mins ago and a nice AHH cruised
past me on Parker in Berkeley.
RBW does great blues.
Dan - who still loves his green Ram
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Amit wrote:
Bubba,
Put the White Industry cranks on the Black Mountain and the Ritchey
cranks on the Homer!
I agree!
Cheers!
lyle
On 19 July 2012 19:40, Amit Singh wrote:
> Bubba,
>
> Put the White Industry cranks on the Black Mountain and the Ritchey
> cranks on the Homer!
>
>
> On Jul 19,
Didn't Grant mention in a Blug post a while back something about a
Grip King deluxe pedal? I know I've wanted one with sealed bearings
and predrilled for spikes.
I had some problems with clicking MKS Sneaker pedals but I don't think
with the Grip Kings. I've really grown to love the Grip Kings but
seems like a good reason to buy a new frame
On Thursday, July 19, 2012 4:02:39 PM UTC-7, William wrote:
> For a few reasons, I had the opportunity to treat myself to a set of White
> VBC cranks and BB. Now I need to decide which bike to put them on. It's a
> 44/30. Polished silver arms and
Rivendell does do blue really well-green too. Nice meeting you today Dan.
I'll see you on the road sometime.
JL
On Jul 19, 2012, at 5:07 PM, danmc wrote:
Had a nice tire swap meetup this AM with Jason and got to check out his
beautiful blue Ram. Out for a walk a few mins ago and a nice AHH
Now that's funny. funnier than "Secret Option 3: install it on my Quickbeam" at
any rate. :^)
It looks like the AHH already has a Ritchey crank of its own. I'm kind of
interested to see if one of those come up for sale, but they look too long.
Philip
Biketinker.com
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Hey Andy...I have the Bell Metro and it seems okay. In this heat I
often just ride without since I do quite a bit of hill climbing and I am
heavy as you know so heat management is more important to me. Don't want to
pass out from heat exhaustion and prove the need for a helmet in the first
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