Bicycling Off-Road

bunnyma357 · « **Reply #360 on:** 3 May 2010, 01:13 pm »

Quote from: Levi on 21 Apr 2010, 12:45 pm

Anyone using torque wrench on your carbon fiber seatpost and handlebars? I find it a good practice to use a good torque wrench in conjunction with a carbon fiber paste (friction material).

In my opinion, the Effeto Mariposa Pro Torque Wrench is great for bicycles. I used to use a good snap-on torque wrench and proves to have lots of leverage because it is primarily designed for cars. The Effetto is built for bicycles and small enough to fit in tight spaces. It can be bought individually. Mine came with the extra bits.

That looks like a great tool I've been using the really cumbersome Park torque wrenches, and haven't really found a nice one like that one for the smaller forces used on a bicycle.

I have been intrigued by this torque wrench as well:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html

Jim C

Levi · « **Reply #361 on:** 3 May 2010, 01:20 pm »

I had a great time and met lots of great people. In my opinion, this is a well organized NY Bike Tour. This year, it was dry, hot and humid! They merged bike traffic to those that where far behind into the east side of central park. Top it off with a moderate hill after the boat house = bottle neck. Along the way, some people got flat, hurt but hopefully nothing too serious.

The cool ocean breeze overlooking the Verrazano bridge from BQE sure is very refreshing.

I have several pictures that I took. I hope you all liked it!

Cheers!

Just in case you guys are wondering where we are

View from the starting line

View from the back of the starting line

Wood frame. I spoke to the guy and he said it was a kit that you can buy. Just google it!

Nice bike!

All five in one

Where is Scott?

Mr NYPD Bike Patrol

FDR drive

Astoria Park

Con Edision

He must be burning inside that green suit but cheerful nevertheless

Volunteers at ConEd facilities

My friend with a Linskey Ti 29er

Flat fixing

Bike or Scooter?

Oh! I can just feel the nice cool ocean breeze ;D ;D ;D

Levi · « **Reply #362 on:** 3 May 2010, 01:53 pm »

That's funny site. LOL.

Quote from: bunnyma357 on 3 May 2010, 01:13 pm

That looks like a great tool I've been using the really cumbersome Park torque wrenches, and haven't really found a nice one like that one for the smaller forces used on a bicycle.

I have been intrigued by this torque wrench as well:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tork-grip.html

Jim C

PhilNYC · « **Reply #363 on:** 3 May 2010, 02:41 pm »

Quote from: Levi on 3 May 2010, 01:20 pm

Wood frame. I spoke to the guy and he said it was a kit that you can buy. Just google it!

That's a bamboo frame...some say that bamboo is a better material for bike frames than carbon fiber...am definitely interested in trying one out!

Here's a place in Brooklyn where you can learn how to build one: http://bamboobikestudio.com/

Levi · « **Reply #364 on:** 3 May 2010, 02:52 pm »

+1

Some of the Bamboo frames are exotic!

SET Man · « **Reply #365 on:** 3 May 2010, 02:54 pm »

Hey!

Levi, look like you had a great time.

Yeah, I've heard about the bamboo bike. Saw it on TV show once. But I wonder how do they manage to align the frame as precise as other materials. Hmmm... or maybe they are close enough I guess.

Take care,
Buddy

Tone Depth · « **Reply #366 on:** 3 May 2010, 03:20 pm »

I have a business building custom bike wheels, if anyone's interested in ordering a wheelset.

Levi · « **Reply #367 on:** 3 May 2010, 03:39 pm »

Thanks Tone. I am sure you can lace just about anything out there. Where are you located?

Levi · « **Reply #368 on:** 3 May 2010, 04:22 pm »

Hey Buddy,

Hopefully you can make it next year. I will ride with you. 62+ miles for me when it is all said and done. LOL.

Quote from: SET Man on 3 May 2010, 02:54 pm

Hey!

Levi, look like you had a great time.

Yeah, I've heard about the bamboo bike. Saw it on TV show once. But I wonder how do they manage to align the frame as precise as other materials. Hmmm... or maybe they are close enough I guess.

Take care,
Buddy

Tone Depth · « **Reply #369 on:** 9 May 2010, 03:05 am »

Levi, I'm in Scottsdale, AZ and have customers throughout the US. I build starting with mid-level quality components and on up.

Quote from: Levi on 3 May 2010, 03:39 pm

Thanks Tone. I am sure you can lace just about anything out there. Where are you located?

Levi · « **Reply #370 on:** 27 May 2010, 04:45 pm »

I opted for a custom i9 ultralite wheelset. 5-6 weeks of waiting is now over.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #371 on:** 29 May 2010, 02:32 am »

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I opted for a custom i9 ultralite wheelset. 5-6 weeks of waiting is now over.

Well then....take it out of the box...

Levi · « **Reply #372 on:** 29 May 2010, 05:53 pm »

Thanks for interest Chris.

I finally was able to take some pictures of my new i9 wheelset.

Front hub

Rear hub

Old and the new

Mixed up

Levi · « **Reply #373 on:** 7 Jun 2010, 04:39 am »

I figured I need to break-in the new wheelset prior to riding off-road. I took it for a ride today @99.26 miles. LOL!

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/35982660

Lyndon · « **Reply #374 on:** 7 Jun 2010, 04:50 am »

Levi,
That looks like a sweet ride! I've ridden out by Shelter island. Very nice.
And now for your non-biking moment of zen.
I was watching the NBA Finals, and didn't realize it was the MTV Movie Awards.
Here we go with Katy Perry, with her new song, "I Just Kissed a Smurf, and I LIKED It!"

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #375 on:** 7 Jun 2010, 04:53 am »

Nice ride....and a ferry ride as well....

Hope you stopped at a few wineries...

Levi · « **Reply #376 on:** 7 Jun 2010, 12:48 pm »

I passed several wineries and wine tasting along route 25.

Levi · « **Reply #377 on:** 24 Jun 2010, 02:57 am »

I upgraded my Shimano XTR M970 gears to SRAM XX "twenty". The bike is quicker off the line and feels like it is on the right gear all the time. There is a little weight savings compared to the Shimie but not that much.

10 speed 11-36T rear cog mountain bike gears

39/26 2x10 setup 156mm Q-factor

brj · « **Reply #378 on:** 24 Jun 2010, 05:49 am »

Quote from: Tone Depth on 9 May 2010, 03:05 am

Levi, I'm in Scottsdale, AZ and have customers throughout the US. I build starting with mid-level quality components and on up.

Tone Depth, were you generalizing "Scottsdale" from "Fountain Hills"?

SpeedDream?

If so, then you build my new mountain bike wheels this past January!

brj · « **Reply #379 on:** 24 Jun 2010, 06:10 am »

Quote from: Levi on 24 Jun 2010, 02:57 am

I upgraded my Shimano XTR M970 gears to SRAM XX "twenty". The bike is quicker off the line and feels like it is on the right gear all the time. There is a little weight savings compared to the Shimie but not that much.

Wow - nice! I've read good things about the XX cassette. The 4 equalized pickup and downshift points seem like a long overdue idea. I hope they let that technology "trickle down" the rest of their line... preferably before I wear out another cassette!