Bicycle thread

[trailer Rails]

Originally Posted by mgorman

29r = 700c but a 700c is sometimes called a 28" (tubular) yet it is smaller than a 27" which would mean 29 < 27

If you think that is bad, try putting a 20 x 1.75 tire on a 20 x 1-3/8" rim. I think the same works with the 26" narrow tires also but probably wrong

If anyone walks into the shop with a tire size that ends in 3/8" I refuse to work on it. Sorry but the risk of failure is too great. No hook bead and the possibility of it being another size that I don't know about. I choose to devote my knowledge to modern technology.

[Gummee!]

Originally Posted by trailer Rails

If anyone walks into the shop with a tire size that ends in 3/8" I refuse to work on it. Sorry but the risk of failure is too great. No hook bead and the possibility of it being another size that I don't know about. I choose to devote my knowledge to modern technology.

You must not do anything with old 27" wheeled bikes either, huh? Same technology.

Rode for an easy hour yesterday AM then played UW Hockey at 3/4 speed last nite.

WhyTF am I awake before 0600 when I went to bed at 2345?!

M

[trailer Rails]

Originally Posted by Gummee!

You must not do anything with old 27" wheeled bikes either, huh? Same technology.

Rode for an easy hour yesterday AM then played UW Hockey at 3/4 speed last nite.

WhyTF am I awake before 0600 when I went to bed at 2345?!

M

Yes and no, there are quite a few 27" wheel bikes that have hook beads. Plus there is only one 27" diameter, unlike the 3 or 4 different 26x 1 3/8 diameters. We have the benefit of having another bike shop near by that specializes in old bikes.

[Gummee!]

Originally Posted by trailer Rails

Yes and no, there are quite a few 27" wheel bikes that have hook beads. Plus there is only one 27" diameter, unlike the 3 or 4 different 26x 1 3/8 diameters. We have the benefit of having another bike shop near by that specializes in old bikes.

I was about to type that I woulda killed to not hafta work on the old stuff, the owners of said old stuff were the most grateful that we got their bikes working. Guys with D/A and Red riding Pinarellos were usually jerks. Go figger

1:21 this AM. Easy-ish cruise. Found myself riding 'tempo' some tho. Gonna bite me tomorrow...

M

[Mr Head]

Gotta watch those asshats with them Pinarello's.

Originally Posted by Gummee!

I was about to type that I woulda killed to not hafta work on the old stuff, the owners of said old stuff were the most grateful that we got their bikes working. Guys with D/A and Red riding Pinarellos were usually jerks. Go figger

1:21 this AM. Easy-ish cruise. Found myself riding 'tempo' some tho. Gonna bite me tomorrow...

M

[patsymack]

Hi cyclists,
I'm looking for some advice on a new bike.I currently ride a 15yr. old Schwinn Frontier.I bought it new and used it regularly the first couple years(.Nothing wrong with my bike I keep it maintained and it works for what I do now but I got the hots to upgrade) Then it sat for a while and about 2yrs. ago I started riding it again.I put steet tires on it.I ride 2-3 times a week 12-15 miles at a time maybe a 20-30 mile ride 2 times a month.I'm 61 retired and 6"1" 210 (lost 25 reecently do to biking and diet).I'm looking increase my road riding and up the milage but I also want to still ride the gravel rail trails and drop off of curbs now and then when riding in town.The bike I'm looking at is the Specialized Sirrus Sport.Any comments if this would work for the type of riding I want to do.Also I'd like to be able to haul some gear and do some overnighters on the C&O canal.Any suggestions apreciated.
Thanks Pat

[Mr Head]

My riding buddy built a Surely just for that type of riding. He has hauled tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear and a Kermit chair 20 miles to a campsite twice this year. He regularly commutes using the surely and the train. And riding that thing he has ridden himself into enough shape I can't keep up with him when he is on the commute loaded Surely and I on my Training Roubaix.
Hence my recent re-commitment to working out.
He is running street tires on 26" mtb rims with a 3x10 spd set up I think. V-brakes,

Crappy image, I'll get another someday.

Originally Posted by patsymack

Hi cyclists,
I'm looking for some advice on a new bike.I currently ride a 15yr. old Schwinn Frontier.I bought it new and used it regularly the first couple years(.Nothing wrong with my bike I keep it maintained and it works for what I do now but I got the hots to upgrade) Then it sat for a while and about 2yrs. ago I started riding it again.I put steet tires on it.I ride 2-3 times a week 12-15 miles at a time maybe a 20-30 mile ride 2 times a month.I'm 61 retired and 6"1" 210 (lost 25 reecently do to biking and diet).I'm looking increase my road riding and up the milage but I also want to still ride the gravel rail trails and drop off of curbs now and then when riding in town.The bike I'm looking at is the Specialized Sirrus Sport.Any comments if this would work for the type of riding I want to do.Also I'd like to be able to haul some gear and do some overnighters on the C&O canal.Any suggestions apreciated.
Thanks Pat

[mud]

Originally Posted by patsymack

Hi cyclists,
I'm looking for some advice on a new bike.I currently ride a 15yr. old Schwinn Frontier.I bought it new and used it regularly the first couple years(.Nothing wrong with my bike I keep it maintained and it works for what I do now but I got the hots to upgrade) Then it sat for a while and about 2yrs. ago I started riding it again.I put steet tires on it.I ride 2-3 times a week 12-15 miles at a time maybe a 20-30 mile ride 2 times a month.I'm 61 retired and 6"1" 210 (lost 25 reecently do to biking and diet).I'm looking increase my road riding and up the milage but I also want to still ride the gravel rail trails and drop off of curbs now and then when riding in town.The bike I'm looking at is the Specialized Sirrus Sport.Any comments if this would work for the type of riding I want to do.Also I'd like to be able to haul some gear and do some overnighters on the C&O canal.Any suggestions apreciated.
Thanks Pat

Is the Sirrus sport the price range you a looking for ($550 or so)?

[patsymack]

[QUOTE=Mr Head;16297475]My riding buddy built a Surely just for that type of riding. He has hauled tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear and a Kermit chair 20 miles to a campsite twice this year. He regularly commutes using the surely and the train. And riding that thing he has ridden himself into enough shape I can't keep up with him when he is on the commute loaded Surely and I on my Training Roubaix.
Hence my recent re-commitment to working out.
He is running street tires on 26" mtb rims with a 3x10 spd set up I think. V-brakes,

Crappy image, I'll get another someday.[/QUOTE

Mr head
The surly looks nice but I think the price point is a little more than my budget.Also I think it is a heavy bike .I would only be hauling gear 1 or 2 times a year.I'm a minimilist and think I can get away with 20-25 pounds for overnighters.If i was doing long extended touring I definatley wolud consider it.
Thanks Pat

[patsymack]

Originally Posted by mud

Is the Sirrus sport the price range you a looking for ($550 or so)?

Mud,
Yeah around $550-650 is what I'm thinking.I want something that isn't junk but I don't need the high end stuff either.The next sirrus up the Elite I think has carbon fork and upgraded shifters for $720 .I'd have to be convinced I needed that to spring.Is it just marketing??Any other brands to consider my dealer who seems to be willing to work with me to find the right bike handles Giant,Cannondale,Specialized among others.
Thanks Pat

[jparman]

I need some help sourcing (2) 305 mm straight pull, double-butted spokes. I have called every shop in the tri-county area and have come up empty handed. no one is willing to bring in the box either since they are so obscure and they wouldn't be able to sell them. I've checked a bunch of websites, (cambria, chain reaction, colorado cyclist, performance, jenson) and the best deal I can come up with is $10 a copy. Not to willing to throw down $20 for two spokes. Any suggestions? (FYI dealer cost on a box of 60 is roughly $57 bucks + s/h, so I am thinking they should retail for about $3-$4 ea + shipping means I am trying to get them for under $10. They are for a Sun Ringle Charger Pro wheelset... anyone?

Problem solved.

[mud]

Originally Posted by patsymack

Mud,
Yeah around $550-650 is what I'm thinking.I want something that isn't junk but I don't need the high end stuff either.The next sirrus up the Elite I think has carbon fork and upgraded shifters for $720 .I'd have to be convinced I needed that to spring.Is it just marketing??Any other brands to consider my dealer who seems to be willing to work with me to find the right bike handles Giant,Cannondale,Specialized among others.
Thanks Pat

The only others I can think of would be Raleigh and REI. They may give you a couple more options that will be a little different than the big guys.

[Mercury264]

Originally Posted by patsymack

Mud,
Yeah around $550-650 is what I'm thinking.I want something that isn't junk but I don't need the high end stuff either.The next sirrus up the Elite I think has carbon fork and upgraded shifters for $720 .I'd have to be convinced I needed that to spring.Is it just marketing??Any other brands to consider my dealer who seems to be willing to work with me to find the right bike handles Giant,Cannondale,Specialized among others.
Thanks Pat

Try bikesdirect.com - they don't have the brand name like Specialized but if you can get past that the specs on the bikes are very good.

[Mr Head]

OK, I missed the price point thing. I sort of ignore prices. The accounting department doesn't and they tend to trump things in my world.

I think Paul dropped about your price point on the new wheels he had built.
He had a lot of parts laying around and got a deal on the frame I seem to recall.
So, it wasn't a huge hit.
The bike really doesn't feel that heavy riding it or pushing it around, but then I mostly ride a big Adventure so most things feel light.

Have you thought about used? Craigslist is where he found an Allez that worked until he bought the Roubaix.
Which coupled with the train and train-battering a bike takes lead to the Surely.


[QUOTE=patsymack;16298455]

Originally Posted by Mr Head

My riding buddy built a Surely just for that type of riding. He has hauled tent, sleeping bag, cooking gear and a Kermit chair 20 miles to a campsite twice this year. He regularly commutes using the surely and the train. And riding that thing he has ridden himself into enough shape I can't keep up with him when he is on the commute loaded Surely and I on my Training Roubaix.
Hence my recent re-commitment to working out.
He is running street tires on 26" mtb rims with a 3x10 spd set up I think. V-brakes,

Crappy image, I'll get another someday.[/QUOTE

Mr head
The surly looks nice but I think the price point is a little more than my budget.Also I think it is a heavy bike .I would only be hauling gear 1 or 2 times a year.I'm a minimilist and think I can get away with 20-25 pounds for overnighters.If i was doing long extended touring I definatley wolud consider it.
Thanks Pat

[TheYeti]

Quote by Mr Head."The bike really doesn't feel that heavy riding it or pushing it around, but then I mostly ride a big Adventure so most things feel light. " Until....ya load it down like this. Heavy but stable. I also comute on it, 45 mi round trip. it's gonna hold up to heavy riding on streets( bad roads) gravel and MUT's like the C&O canal. With out a lot of flats ,broken spokes, etc.