Looking for a cheapish wheelset for a cross/road bike.
Need: Shimano freehub, 700c, clincher, 10-speed compatible
Would love to spend under $300, but might pay up to $500 for a really nice set...
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Looking for a cheapish wheelset for a cross/road bike.
Need: Shimano freehub, 700c, clincher, 10-speed compatible
Would love to spend under $300, but might pay up to $500 for a really nice set...
Um...I don't see why the length of forum membership should mean a darn thing. If someone wants to play "holier than thou" "you aren't worthy to post in my threads" they can get it right back as far...
Jeeze... Heaven forbid us chicks that just aren't cool enough (or, you know, maybe just haven't had a good opportunity yet) to own a 7" travel bike, full face, and full body armor respond to your...
I ride mountain for the reasons you do, but I guess my adrenaline threshold is lower because a good technical XC/trail course does it for me right now, and is about all I feel safe doing in my...
Be careful using a fit system like that. Especially on a training type website it may be gearing for an "optimal performance" type fit based around an exceptionally flexible very fit athlete that's...
DUH! Not sure why I thought trailer!!
Yea, I wouldn't do any seatpost attachments. That can be a big weak point as it is.
How does the trailer attach?
I wouldn't use one that attaches to the seatpost or to the chainstays. MAYBE would consider one that attached through the axel as the stress is better spread out.
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Agreed on Park Tools and Sheldon Brown. Also I have heard good things about the book Zinn and the art of Mountain Bike Maintenance though I haven't read it myself. Also agreed on trying to find a...
They also make "off road drop bars" that are somewhere in-between traditional drops and moustache bars.
Seen here: http://salsacycles.com/components/woodchipper/
(haven't ridden them and can't...
This may have nothing at all to do with the drop bars, but rather your overall positioning/fit issue on the bike. (when I say "fit" I do not mean "this bike is the right frame size for me", but...
Ride more and ride smarter.
I'm at my best when I get on the bike every day (but not going hard everyday!), that can be as simple as the 6 miles (TOTAL) to and from work. Yea, it makes a...
Honestly, I didn't find that very helpful.
Yea, "stay inside", etc. I get it, great lawyeresse, and not bad advice either if a storm is eminent. (but not particularly new or novel advice...)
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I have a brand new (never installed) pair of these:
http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/pedals/mountain/product.-code-PD-M545.-type-pd_mountain.html
lying...
Parts ordered!!!!! :p
Hi all.
I have a set of 09 Ultegra compact cranks in a 172.5 length. Clearance on the new cross bike is going to be tight, so I'm thinking about going to a 165 or maybe a 170 length. If someone...
I blew one once while trying to mount new tires. Pinched the tube and so of course *POW!!!* in the middle of the living room with all the roommates around. They, of course, didn't find it near as...
Ride it. You aren't going to hurt it.
My carbon race bike has seen dirt roads, washboards, gravel, tree roots, curbs and it's 100% fine. I can't say I recommend doing that consistently on a race...
I have two suggestions I think might help.
1) look for (beginner) skills clinics in your area, maybe ask around at the local shops. You may even be able to find a women's only one if that's your...
Said much better than I could have.
Give me an F-ing break. What a bunch of marketing crap! I feel like I just read a TV infomercial.
The "only" 3-D fit system...complete hogwash. Serotta fitters and Specialized fitters also use...
4.
The mountain bike
The road bike
The commuter road bike
The (currently being welded) cyclocross bike
Already have plans for the 5th, a touring/commuting road bike, but it will probably...
It's a fluorescent, day-glow, neon, burn your eyes out pink!!
Looks really good built up actually, but should come with a warning "do not stare directly at this bike, could cause temporary...
....is finally IN PRODUCTION!!!
10 weeks after my initial fitting we are finally satisfied with geometry and it's being built! Wh00t!
For those that remember the previous thread about wheel...
Salsa's new road tourer might fit the bill:
http://salsacycles.com/bikes/vaya/
Or maybe the Fargo (less zippy, more durable/beefy):
http://salsacycles.com/bikes/fargo/
Or the Casseroll (less...
If I remember correctly SPD's are designed to disengage with either an inward or outward motion. I don't think it's "wrong" or that you are hurting anything. Do whatever works for you.