The 'Show-off-your-bike thread'

[boyRacer]

Slightly off topic bu just a question for the mechanics in here... can i re use a fork crown race? i want to switch forks but i dont want to go through the trouble of buying and reinstalling a new headset just because of that... will the crown race still be pressed fit onto the new fork or will it be loose fitting? Thanks guys.

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: bR
Slightly off topic bu just a question for the mechanics in here... can i re use a fork crown race? i want to switch forks but i dont want to go through the trouble of buying and reinstalling a new headset just because of that... will the crown race still be pressed fit onto the new fork or will it be loose fitting? Thanks guys.

As long as the crown is the same size it should work just fine. Getting them OFF on the other hand can sometimes be a major bitch! The fork manufactures don't seem to put much thought into REMOVING the damn things...

On another topic.

My new hubs showed up today. So my old wheel set is for sale if anyone wants them.

If interested LMK and I'll get the full specs to whomever wants them.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: bR
Slightly off topic bu just a question for the mechanics in here... can i re use a fork crown race? i want to switch forks but i dont want to go through the trouble of buying and reinstalling a new headset just because of that... will the crown race still be pressed fit onto the new fork or will it be loose fitting? Thanks guys.

As long as the crown is the same size it should work just fine. Getting them OFF on the other hand can sometimes be a major bitch! The fork manufactures don't seem to put much thought into REMOVING the damn things...

thanks... ...this is my first time trying this out and im quite uncomfortable tapping it out with a screwdriver and a hammer and not ding the steerer...

my LBS wants $40 to install a fork... but all i need is to get the crown off and install a star nut on the new one... i dont have the tool to that one either. *sigh*

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: sygyzy
I actually hate hills and am scared of them. When you go up hill, it's painful because you get tired. But at least it's safe.

Then the scary part comes. Going downhill you go so fast, even if you don't pedal. Of course I slow myself down so I hit the brakes every 20 seconds or so, so that I don't build up too much speed. The downside to this of course is you wear down your brake pads really fast.

I am not sure how people do it. I go down maybe 3-4 blocks and get scared. Imagine going down 7 miles or so of a fire road.

It's loads of fun! I've hit 39mph downhill on my road bike on city streets. I have no idea what I've done on trails but I would estimate around 20-25 and I've hit small jumps at those speed and got some serious air! It is great fun. I've also ridden some really really steep downhills where I've just ridden the brakes all the way down. I'm not crazy after all...

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: bR
Slightly off topic bu just a question for the mechanics in here... can i re use a fork crown race? i want to switch forks but i dont want to go through the trouble of buying and reinstalling a new headset just because of that... will the crown race still be pressed fit onto the new fork or will it be loose fitting? Thanks guys.

As long as the crown is the same size it should work just fine. Getting them OFF on the other hand can sometimes be a major bitch! The fork manufactures don't seem to put much thought into REMOVING the damn things...

thanks... ...this is my first time trying this out and im quite uncomfortable tapping it out with a screwdriver and a hammer and not ding the steerer...

my LBS wants $40 to install a fork... but all i need is to get the crown off and install a star nut on the new one... i dont have the tool to that one either. *sigh*

The crown race is a major pain to remove. There is a bigass expensive tool to do this . Just take a somewhat small junk screwdriver and a rubber hammer. Go easy with light taps all the way around. You will win. It took me 45 mins once. :Q
Installing the star nut without a proper tool is a challenge too. It can be done but it's a major PITA.

My LBS (Supergo) installs a crown race + nut for $15 - $20 (or sometimes for free) depending on who does it.

(Btw, I'm watching OLN now. The road to Tour the Frandce 2004)

 

[minendo]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: minendo
My ride
Want to replace the front suspension as soon as I have some cash.

Its so clean... :Q

Goes to show how busy I have been recently. Not too mention the bad weather.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: cyclistca
I'm just about to buy a new baby.

Epic ride

Can't wait to ride it this weekend.

Nice!

I've tried it many times on the trail. It feels like a hardtail on the flats, so it's quick. I would personally go all out either way. Pure FS or pure Hardtail.

My team's main bike sponsor is Specialized....I may have to pester the manager for a deal on a new mountain bike next year as mine is getting rather long in the tooth.

ooooh... can you get me a deal for an s-works frame?... jk.

Check eBay

2004 S-Works road frame for $625
S-Works M4 road frame for $390
New S-Works FSR MTB frame
Another S-Works Epic

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: bR
Slightly off topic bu just a question for the mechanics in here... can i re use a fork crown race? i want to switch forks but i dont want to go through the trouble of buying and reinstalling a new headset just because of that... will the crown race still be pressed fit onto the new fork or will it be loose fitting? Thanks guys.

As long as the crown is the same size it should work just fine. Getting them OFF on the other hand can sometimes be a major bitch! The fork manufactures don't seem to put much thought into REMOVING the damn things...

thanks... ...this is my first time trying this out and im quite uncomfortable tapping it out with a screwdriver and a hammer and not ding the steerer...

my LBS wants $40 to install a fork... but all i need is to get the crown off and install a star nut on the new one... i dont have the tool to that one either. *sigh*

The crown race is a major pain to remove. There is a bigass expensive tool to do this . Just take a somewhat small junk screwdriver and a rubber hammer. Go easy with light taps all the way around. You will win. It took me 45 mins once. :Q
Installing the star nut without a proper tool is a challenge too. It can be done but it's a major PITA.

My LBS (Supergo) installs a crown race + nut for $15 - $20 (or sometimes for free) depending on who does it.

(Btw, I'm watching OLN now. The road to Tour the Frandce 2004)

I have a feeling im gonna end up farking the race... and will end up buying a new headset...

I'll give Supergo a call tomorrow... i generally try to avoid those guys since some of them dont seem to put much care about the bikes theyre working on...

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Fausto

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: cyclistca
I'm just about to buy a new baby.

Epic ride

Can't wait to ride it this weekend.

Nice!

I've tried it many times on the trail. It feels like a hardtail on the flats, so it's quick. I would personally go all out either way. Pure FS or pure Hardtail.

My team's main bike sponsor is Specialized....I may have to pester the manager for a deal on a new mountain bike next year as mine is getting rather long in the tooth.

ooooh... can you get me a deal for an s-works frame?... jk.

Check eBay

2004 S-Works road frame for $625
S-Works M4 road frame for $390
New S-Works FSR MTB frame
Another S-Works Epic

For some reason... the s-works frame like yours... never come in my size on eBay... :frown: its either a 50 or a 56... ...and if a 52 or 54 shows up it ends up costing $700...

 

[FrustratedUser]

52 cm S-Works w Festina colours.

Remember that the frame retailed for $1400 - $1600 in 2003. They still have the same model but is is now called the S-Works E5 (could be S-Works Langster) and retails for $1090 (here) after being replaced by the S-Works Tarmac, here.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

Originally posted by: bR
Slightly off topic bu just a question for the mechanics in here... can i re use a fork crown race? i want to switch forks but i dont want to go through the trouble of buying and reinstalling a new headset just because of that... will the crown race still be pressed fit onto the new fork or will it be loose fitting? Thanks guys.

As long as the crown is the same size it should work just fine. Getting them OFF on the other hand can sometimes be a major bitch! The fork manufactures don't seem to put much thought into REMOVING the damn things...

thanks... ...this is my first time trying this out and im quite uncomfortable tapping it out with a screwdriver and a hammer and not ding the steerer...

my LBS wants $40 to install a fork... but all i need is to get the crown off and install a star nut on the new one... i dont have the tool to that one either. *sigh*

The crown race is a major pain to remove. There is a bigass expensive tool to do this . Just take a somewhat small junk screwdriver and a rubber hammer. Go easy with light taps all the way around. You will win. It took me 45 mins once. :Q
Installing the star nut without a proper tool is a challenge too. It can be done but it's a major PITA.

My LBS (Supergo) installs a crown race + nut for $15 - $20 (or sometimes for free) depending on who does it.

(Btw, I'm watching OLN now. The road to Tour the Frandce 2004)

I have a feeling im gonna end up farking the race... and will end up buying a new headset...

I'll give Supergo a call tomorrow... i generally try to avoid those guys since some of them dont seem to put much care about the bikes theyre working on...

Supergo bought the local shop here (Full Cycle) and kept the same staff with mechanics so here in Tucson I've got no problems with them.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
52 cm S-Works w Festina colours.

Remember that the frame retailed for $1400 - $1600 in 2003. They still have the same model but is is now called the S-Works E5 (could be S-Works Langster) and retails for $1090 (here) after being replaced by the S-Works Tarmac, here.

ok i know it shouldnt matter but i would rather have it red like yours...

yeah... i think the only difference between last years and this years frame is the paintjob...

i was thinking... if i end up with that frame... i only have full 105 group... on an S-works... hahaha... what a poser... yeah anyway... i should keep saving my pennies and stop this snowballing hobby...

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
52 cm S-Works w Festina colours.

Remember that the frame retailed for $1400 - $1600 in 2003. They still have the same model but is is now called the S-Works E5 (could be S-Works Langster) and retails for $1090 (here) after being replaced by the S-Works Tarmac, here.

ok i know it shouldnt matter but i would rather have it red like yours...

yeah... i think the only difference between last years and this years frame is the paintjob...

i was thinking... if i end up with that frame... i only have full 105 group... on an S-works... hahaha... what a poser... yeah anyway... i should keep saving my pennies and stop this snowballing hobby...

Nothing wrong with that if you ask me. Just save and upgrade. I think I'm the bigger poser. Most riders kick my a$$ (god damn 6'3" @ 265lbs). You might kick my a$$ to on a S-Works w 105 components.

105 is still good stuff my friend.

 

[boyRacer]

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
52 cm S-Works w Festina colours.

Remember that the frame retailed for $1400 - $1600 in 2003. They still have the same model but is is now called the S-Works E5 (could be S-Works Langster) and retails for $1090 (here) after being replaced by the S-Works Tarmac, here.

ok i know it shouldnt matter but i would rather have it red like yours...

yeah... i think the only difference between last years and this years frame is the paintjob...

i was thinking... if i end up with that frame... i only have full 105 group... on an S-works... hahaha... what a poser... yeah anyway... i should keep saving my pennies and stop this snowballing hobby...

Nothing wrong with that if you ask me. Just save and upgrade. I think I'm the bigger poser. Most riders kick my a$$ (god damn 6'3" @ 265lbs). You might kick my a$$ to on a S-Works w 105 components.

105 is still good stuff my friend.

well you dont seem one bit like a bike snob at all so it doesnt really matter... if youve got it flaunt it...

i generally ride alone around my just to avoid those elitists... :frown: ...and so that no one sees me bonking after 3 miles... lol...

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser

Originally posted by: bR

Originally posted by: FrustratedUser
52 cm S-Works w Festina colours.

Remember that the frame retailed for $1400 - $1600 in 2003. They still have the same model but is is now called the S-Works E5 (could be S-Works Langster) and retails for $1090 (here) after being replaced by the S-Works Tarmac, here.

ok i know it shouldnt matter but i would rather have it red like yours...

yeah... i think the only difference between last years and this years frame is the paintjob...

i was thinking... if i end up with that frame... i only have full 105 group... on an S-works... hahaha... what a poser... yeah anyway... i should keep saving my pennies and stop this snowballing hobby...

Nothing wrong with that if you ask me. Just save and upgrade. I think I'm the bigger poser. Most riders kick my a$$ (god damn 6'3" @ 265lbs). You might kick my a$$ to on a S-Works w 105 components.

105 is still good stuff my friend.

well you dont seem one bit like a bike snob at all so it doesnt really matter... if youve got it flaunt it...

i generally ride alone around my just to avoid those elitists... :frown: ...and so that no one sees me bonking after 3 miles... lol...

Thank you. I get that warm fuzzy feeling now. :Q
I just happen to be able to spend some $$$ right now.

 

[FrustratedUser]

Bikeporn a'la Lance:

Drool 1
Drool 2
Drool 3 LOL @ caption.

Someone asked about the angle of the controls and handlebar some time ago.
Here is how Lance is running:

1
2

 

[boyRacer]

i just saw that too...

the hoods look high eh... seems like a lot of racers do that now...

mine are lower... since im more comfortable on the drops...

 

[FrustratedUser]

Originally posted by: bR
i just saw that too...

the hoods look high eh... seems like a lot of racers do that now...

mine are lower... since im more comfortable on the drops...

Makes sense. It's comfortable with a solid grip around the hoods.

 

[Brutuskend]

Updated PICS

Front end
My new hubs
MTB
Rear Hub
My SEXAY new front Derailleur

(The wheel set in these pictures is FOR SALE if anyone is interested! )

 

[Fiveohhh]

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heres mine just got it last week and as soon as I get some cash planning on getting a new wheelset and sram x9 or x7 shifters and rear der. Also added some clipless pedals since I took the pic

 

[Fiveohhh]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend

(The wheel set in these pictures is FOR SALE if anyone is interested! )

Still might take ya up on the set if I can scrape up some more cash

 

[sygyzy]

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Updated PICS

Front end
My new hubs
MTB
Rear Hub
My SEXAY new front Derailleur

(The wheel set in these pictures is FOR SALE if anyone is interested! )

How come you have front disc but rear calipers? I imagine the fronts brake alot faster. Don't you want them to be the same so you are used to the consistancy?

 

[Fiveohhh]

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Updated PICS

Front end
My new hubs
MTB
Rear Hub
My SEXAY new front Derailleur

(The wheel set in these pictures is FOR SALE if anyone is interested! )

How come you have front disc but rear calipers? I imagine the fronts brake alot faster. Don't you want them to be the same so you are used to the consistancy?

Looks like the rear hub isn't disk ready maybe he was waiting to upgrade hubs

 

[Brutuskend]

Originally posted by: Fiveohhh

Originally posted by: sygyzy

Originally posted by: Brutuskend
Updated PICS

Front end
My new hubs
MTB
Rear Hub
My SEXAY new front Derailleur

(The wheel set in these pictures is FOR SALE if anyone is interested! )

How come you have front disc but rear calipers? I imagine the fronts brake alot faster. Don't you want them to be the same so you are used to the consistancy?

Looks like the rear hub isn't disk ready maybe he was waiting to upgrade hubs

BINGO!

My new hubs just came yesterday, so NOW I can build my new wheels and get the rear disk going.

 

[Stark]

i didn't have time take pics yet, but here's a fun site.