Jun 11, 2012 at 03:00 AM
It's a NYC restaurant; owned by the generous sponsors of our CX race(s) and our Jr. development programs.
Expensive as it is incredible. Deserves it's own post on the foodie thread. Yum (sigh)
Bicycle Tech/Gear Discussion Thread
Jun 11, 2012 at 05:01 PM
Eric and others asked about my TT bike this weekend and I thought I would share the info for anyone interested. I bought the TT frame on ebay direct from China in Kissena colors. The good news: I have a nice aero frameset for a great price. The bad news is that this is a do it yourself project and the quality control leaves something to be desired. For example, I had to sand down the steerer tube to get my headset in there and I had to sand down the inside of the front dropouts to get a wheel to fit! Setting up the internal cable routing, aero seatpost, bottom bracket, and shifting went without a hiccup.
Once built, the bike rides well and seems plenty solid. My only gripe is that I am not a fan of how the rear brake is set-up. It is attached under the bottom bracket. While this “looks” cool, I suspect that it provides ZERO aero benefit. Anyway, the problem is that you are forced to get a TT specific rear caliper and that the setup forces you to have an uber-short cable end that dangles a few millimeters from the inner chain ring. It a pain to work on mechanically and upsets my aesthetic sensibilities. (Yes I have some). It would be much classier to build in a brake bridge to allow for a center pull brake or move the brake to a more traditional position.
Anyway, I got the bike for $645 puls shipping from the ebay seller Carbonzone. The link for the bike can be found here.
Jun 12, 2012 at 07:25 PM
hey all - thinking about bidding these Ritchey Apex 50 mm carbon tubies which are currently on e-bay. they appear to be sold out of the piermont bike shop by someone named glenn davgin. anyone familiar with him? or have opinions on this make of wheels in general?the ritchey rep dropped those off. we often clear demos/samples for product reps through our ebay store. they're ex demo wheels, in good shape. maybe 500 miles. ritchey wheels don't get lots of attention, so you can probably pick them up for cheap and pick them up at the store to save on shipping.
Jun 12, 2012 at 08:53 PM
hey mattie - thanks. put a bid in - hopefully i'll get them. i'll definitely pick up at the shop - would probably buy tires from the shop and get them glued on there, too...
Jun 12, 2012 at 09:24 PM
Nice form Patrick, and bike looks very tidy!
This cracked me up:
Chinarello Mad-Dog Park Race Edition.
Jun 13, 2012 at 05:26 AM
Just spent 3 days on a cervelo r3. Got to say: big MEH. The thig was insanely stiff to the point of being uncomfortable. Also, as a result of the stiffness, it descended like a skittish chihuahua when the road was anything but smooth. I was riding in Sonoma county and the roads aren't great there. Maybe some 25's would smooth it out.
Kind of nice to go to the opposite end of the race bike bling spectrum and realize that I actually have a lot to love about my Aluminum frame.
Kind of nice to go to the opposite end of the race bike bling spectrum and realize that I actually have a lot to love about my Aluminum frame.
Jun 13, 2012 at 12:31 PM
Which year R3 Will?
My old white one was basically unridable downhill but the 2011 model is fantastic... then again it might just suit the tall, lanky guys better...
My old white one was basically unridable downhill but the 2011 model is fantastic... then again it might just suit the tall, lanky guys better...
Jun 13, 2012 at 12:49 PM
Yeah. That's weird. I loved mine. Handled great and was super comfy. Total opposite experience.
Jun 13, 2012 at 09:10 PM
So....
An uber-rich friend of mine wants to buy a custom bike. Money is not a limiting factor.
Would you recommend getting fitted/measured locally and having of the more popular builders make the frame based upon the specifications you send them, or traveling to a person's shop and going the whole 9 yards there?
Also, he wants the bike in less than 7 years, so no Sachs, Vanillas, etc. But other recommendations are greatly appreciated. I only know some of the main ones.
I think Competitive Cyclist had a blogpost on 3-4 they looked into, but I don't recall the names.
Thanks y'all!
Oh, he doesn't race, but he rides a ton and is no slouch.
An uber-rich friend of mine wants to buy a custom bike. Money is not a limiting factor.
Would you recommend getting fitted/measured locally and having of the more popular builders make the frame based upon the specifications you send them, or traveling to a person's shop and going the whole 9 yards there?
Also, he wants the bike in less than 7 years, so no Sachs, Vanillas, etc. But other recommendations are greatly appreciated. I only know some of the main ones.
I think Competitive Cyclist had a blogpost on 3-4 they looked into, but I don't recall the names.
Thanks y'all!
Oh, he doesn't race, but he rides a ton and is no slouch.
Jun 13, 2012 at 09:27 PM
Custom, hummm, does he want Steel, Titainum or Carbon? D
Steel:
Engin is pretty awesome
http://www.engincycles.com/
Zanconato makes pretty bikes too.
http://www.zanconato.com/#splash-f4da1
Firefly Bikes for the super bling stainless steel bikes.
http://fireflybicycles.com/
Serrotta is awesome with making bikes out of anything up to and including popsicle sticks. I am sure there are more but that is off the top of my head.
Steel:
Engin is pretty awesome
http://www.engincycles.com/
Zanconato makes pretty bikes too.
http://www.zanconato.com/#splash-f4da1
Firefly Bikes for the super bling stainless steel bikes.
http://fireflybicycles.com/
Serrotta is awesome with making bikes out of anything up to and including popsicle sticks. I am sure there are more but that is off the top of my head.
Jun 13, 2012 at 10:08 PM
Ellis Cycles (of course) - he won best steel frame at NAHBS this year.
http://elliscycles.com/
Strong frames
http://www.strongframes.com/
Ira Ryan
http://www.iraryancycles.com/
All of the above for Steel.
Kent Eriksen for Titanium
And either Crumpton, Parlee or Cyfac for Carbon
Of course if he's that rich they may as well fly to Italy for a Zullo or Australia for a Baum.
http://elliscycles.com/
Strong frames
http://www.strongframes.com/
Ira Ryan
http://www.iraryancycles.com/
All of the above for Steel.
Kent Eriksen for Titanium
And either Crumpton, Parlee or Cyfac for Carbon
Of course if he's that rich they may as well fly to Italy for a Zullo or Australia for a Baum.
Jun 15, 2012 at 01:12 AM
Jeff...I would throw Waterford at you...Also Spooky builds a custom steel frame called the professional that uses Peg-Richie tubes. This an Italian tubeset that Richard Sachs had a hand in designing. Bigger diameter tubes yet light. I have been fairly comfy on my Spooky Skeletor. Spooky makes custom aluminum as well. These frames are more tool than jewel...just throwin it out.
yacks
yacks
Jun 15, 2012 at 09:16 AM
my friend John does the fitting and sizing and such for custom Guru bikes:
http://www.gurubikes.com/enUS/main.php
The do custom carbon, Al, and Titanium.
Worth checking out.
http://www.gurubikes.com/enUS/main.php
The do custom carbon, Al, and Titanium.
Worth checking out.
Jun 16, 2012 at 04:44 PM
Pegoretti?
Jun 18, 2012 at 01:29 AM
If u were to buy one frame to rule them all...it would be ti.
Jun 22, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Before I take a saw and hammer to this problem I thought I'd ask for help. I'm trying to install a HED aerobar with integrated brake levers. I cannot get the inner brake cable to go through the bar. It gets snagged up somewhere and isn't exiting the bar near the stem.
Anyone ever installed one of these before (or something similar) and has any tips for routeing the cable easily ?
I know the problem is exacerbated because I am not typically a patient person and I've already spent 2 hours trying to do this, which is 1hr 50min more than i can tolerate.
Anyone ever installed one of these before (or something similar) and has any tips for routeing the cable easily ?
I know the problem is exacerbated because I am not typically a patient person and I've already spent 2 hours trying to do this, which is 1hr 50min more than i can tolerate.
Jun 22, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Try giving Purdy a call and asking. He's usually pretty good about helping on the phone pro-bono.
Jun 22, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Skewer recommendations?
I had some like this:
http://www.zencyclery.com/components/small-parts/skewers/new-ultimate-skewers.html
And they sucked. Prefer a kind that are easier to grasp, snap shut, and won't break in less than 1 year!
I also don't need $200 titanium DT ones.
Thanks!
I had some like this:
http://www.zencyclery.com/components/small-parts/skewers/new-ultimate-skewers.html
And they sucked. Prefer a kind that are easier to grasp, snap shut, and won't break in less than 1 year!
I also don't need $200 titanium DT ones.
Thanks!
Jun 22, 2012 at 04:48 PM
Jeff, I like the Salsa skewers. Nice curve, nice long throw to them. A similarly obsessed friend of mine tells me the new curved Ritchey skewers have a similar feel. I also like the old Campy skewers, but those are really hard to find.
Jun 22, 2012 at 05:31 PM
Jeff, if you want light ones that work very well then these are those:
http://fairwheelbikes.com/extralite-aliens-2-skewers-p-25.html
But they are not cheap.
If you want solid, reliable then just get Shimano Ultegra which are about $70/pair.
http://fairwheelbikes.com/extralite-aliens-2-skewers-p-25.html
But they are not cheap.
If you want solid, reliable then just get Shimano Ultegra which are about $70/pair.
Jun 22, 2012 at 05:56 PM
These come in pink, sooo ...
Jun 22, 2012 at 07:47 PM
jeff:
if you can wait a few days, i'll give you some very decent ones . . . either neuvation or tune
Jun 22, 2012 at 07:48 PM
Jun 22, 2012 at 08:10 PM
Interesting. I havent seen a skewer where the lever is to the side like that in a long time.
Jun 25, 2012 at 08:34 PM
Perfect for those of you riding MFVenges... or Vengae?
Jun 26, 2012 at 01:31 AM
The bearings in my Powertap Pro+ hub have lost that "smooth" feeling. I have heard in the past that Saris recommends sending it back to them for some astronomical cost (or was that to replace internals? don't recall). A quick web search called up some DIY instructions, but I wanted to check with those of you who have had this issue before trying it myself (plus, I think the instructions may be for a 12mm axle and I think mine is 15mm. I like doing my own work, but I haven't worked on PT hubs before and don't want to inadvertently mess up the power meter internals. Am I better off asking my shop (Mattie!) do it for me?
Jun 26, 2012 at 01:33 AM
I sent mine back to Saris and they rebuilt the whole thing and upgraded it to ant+ and ceramic bearings for like $400 bucks back in the day. I'd call and ask, "askin's free" as my boss used to say.
Jun 26, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Anyone have a good experience with a bike case for air travel?
Jun 26, 2012 at 07:21 PM
I'm a big fan of the Pika Pack http://pikapackworks.com/ but it takes some
assembly on each leg of the trip.
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assembly on each leg of the trip.
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Jun 26, 2012 at 07:30 PM
I have one too. Excellent.
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assembly on each leg of the trip.
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