The All Things Cycling Thread

#176
#176
VOLatile said:
Solid. Use Tri-Flow on chains.
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can you guys suggest a good spray on dry lube? my buddy has a can of Loc Tite dry lube and i used to use stuf called Dri Lube on locks. seems it would be a ton easier getting spray lube into the nooks, than the liquid stuf i use currently.
 
#177
#177
orange parmejohn said:
can you guys suggest a good spray on dry lube? my buddy has a can of Loc Tite dry lube and i used to use stuf called Dri Lube on locks. seems it would be a ton easier getting spray lube into the nooks, than the liquid stuf i use currently.
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Avenir Slik-Dry Cycle Lube or Pedro's Extra Dry Lube. Both are in aerosol cans and both work well.


It's so nice outside I want to go for a ride. This hangover has got me strapped to my bed, though. Also doesn't help that my new bike isn't here yet and my old one needs a lot of work before I take it out.
 
#178
#178
VOLatile said:
How'd you slide off the road/path? I did that once at night and ended up over my handlebars and on my back, unconscious. Good thing I was with a group of friends.
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kinda hard to explain. trail is cut into the side of the hill but there is a spot where you can go up the hill (off the trail) and then drop back down on to the trail to pick up some extra speed. When I came back down, must have hit a root. Wheel kicked sideways and I went over the front. Done it a million times before not sure why this was different.
 
#181
#181
VOLatile said:
Avenir Slik-Dry Cycle Lube or Pedro's Extra Dry Lube. Both are in aerosol cans and both work well.


It's so nice outside I want to go for a ride. This hangover has got me strapped to my bed, though. Also doesn't help that my new bike isn't here yet and my old one needs a lot of work before I take it out.
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are those different from generic dry lubes? putting cycle in the name usually jacks the price up on stuf..
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#184
#184
I'm waiting on my new Z6 to come in. I wish I had a way to track it. "Sometime this week...hopefully." I hate waiting. In the meantime, I've been searching for bikes for my friends on super tight budgets. Every time we come across something good on Craigslist, it's sold before we hear back from the people. They never leave a phone number and hardly ever check their emails, apparently.

I have several large hills that I want to conquer on a full carbon frame. And then go extremely fast back down.

I just decided I'm building a fixie again. Last attempt was a fail, but this time I won't be using a 70's Schwinn Varsity. I'm gonna find a sweet 80's Italian frame.

And I'm pretty sure I diagnosed myself with IT band syndrome, fits the bill perfectly.
 
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#185
#185
VOLatile said:
I'm waiting on my new Z6 to come in. I wish I had a way to track it. "Sometime this week...hopefully." I hate waiting. In the meantime, I've been searching for bikes for my friends on super tight budgets. Every time we come across something good on Craigslist, it's sold before we hear back from the people. They never leave a phone number and hardly ever check their emails, apparently.

I have several large hills that I want to conquer on a full carbon frame. And then go extremely fast back down.

I just decided I'm building a fixie again. Last attempt was a fail, but this time I won't be using a 70's Schwinn Varsity. I'm gonna find a sweet 80's Italian frame.

And I'm pretty sure I diagnosed myself with IT band syndrome, fits the bill perfectly.
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i saw an OLD french road bike at goodwill that looked like it had been babied its whole life. had to have been the top of the line in its day. cant remember the name. if i had extra space and money i would have snagged it just to have it.
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#187
#187
orange parmejohn said:
i saw an OLD french road bike at goodwill that looked like it had been babied its whole life. had to have been the top of the line in its day. cant remember the name. if i had extra space and money i would have snagged it just to have it.
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I snagged an early 80's Miyata from Goodwill for $8.50. Components are perfect, but the seat stays are bent. Still rides well, but I'm going to used the components for the fixie and scrap the frame (63cm).
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#189
#189
Gonna hit the spin bike tonight at the Y. Decided to run at lunch instead of ride. Have the bike on the rack on the Jeep just in case though.
 
#191
#191
I spent about 4 hours at my LBS this afternoon. We built up an orange Serrotta frame with full Campy Record gruppo. Learned that I'll have my bike built by next Tuesday night. Also met a local business owner and racer that makes/sells green tea matchi. That stuff is delicious, but I can't find a retail around here..
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#193
#193
when i try to shift into 3rd gear main and the toggle just moves freely and does not engage anything. wth is that about?
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#194
#194
orange parmejohn said:
when i try to shift into 3rd gear main and the toggle just moves freely and does not engage anything. wth is that about?
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Sounds like your cable might be stretched and needs to be replaced
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#196
#196
orange parmejohn said:
when i try to shift into 3rd gear main and the toggle just moves freely and does not engage anything. wth is that about?
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Third ring only? Sounds like your derailluer needs to be adjusted. 10 minutes fix at your LBS.
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#200
#200
The stationary bikes at the gym are both broken so I have to run on the treadmill for now. Not so bad, actually. Tuesday cannot get her quick enough.
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