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@jwfisher3 37332 wrote:

I was seduced by a Bianchi San Jose, but it’s gone. Does the Motobecane have fender and rack mount eyelets? Who’s a local dealer?

Yes, it has fender mounts and rack eyelets. It’s sold by BikesDirect, an on-line dealer:
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/uno.htm

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@jopamora 37329 wrote:

It is $399 new, so haggle away!

Thanks, I should have pointed that out. I got too excited trying to lure others to the dark side.

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Bilsko I just saw you on news4, it was a quick glimpse of you from behind riding to the cycletrack opening. Recognized you from what you were wearing in the photo.

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Or you can use the magic gear calculator that jnva posted earlier [url]Http://eehouse.org/fixin/fixmeup.php[/url] and buy a half link http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=23022.
You may be able to avoid the tensioner.

Or you could have someone build you a rear wheel with an eccentric rear hub and go fixed.

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2wheels, i was going to post this on strava but too long:

SS conversion parts list:

1. $17 Spacer kit http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=36157&category=2621

2. $30 Single cog http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=9745&category=1569

3. $23 Tensioner (if vertical dropouts, don’t need if you have horizontal dropouts) http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=47140

4. $9 single chainring bolts http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=22293

5. $23 drop bar brake levers (these are small, my favorite) http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=38214

6. $17 Fizik bar tape (my favorite) http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=16321&category=831

New parts: $119 + shipping. You may be able to salvage / reuse brake cables and housing. If chain is in good condition break and re-link. Remove derailleurs and shifter and save for a rainy day project.

Not quite $0, but i’ve always loved working on bikes. If you hunt on CL you might be able to save some money, but it will take patience. I volunteer to help, just let me know

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culimerc!!!

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@culimerc 37095 wrote:

After giving DCV the headnod/ low 5 wave for probably more than a year now, I actually had the honor of meeting and exchanging handshakes with the man.

Great to finally meet, I’m sorry it took so long. I forgot to take a pic this morning, will take one tomorrow at our vuvuzela hand off.

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@Dirt 37047 wrote:

I need a little bigger set of cogs for rides like we did today. Lots of the creek crossings and technical sections were a lot harder with road gearing. I just don’t have the legs to power up stuff like I used to. That was such a great ride.

TOTALLY inspires me to really do the Fairfax Epic. I need to get out to Riverbend with a saw and clippers and reclaim that loop. It will be easier/harder with the leaves all down. We did less than 1/4 of what is available at Riverbend.

Difficult Run kicked my arse worse than the cat 4 race. I’m not sure if I need another bike for off-roading or if I need to HTFU.
Probably both

Big kudos to Bilsko who did it with road tires and road shoes / pedals.

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glad you didn’t get hit, sorry we missed you at the races

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@vvill 37008 wrote:

Chain catchers have been on my “to buy” list for some time now. I have dropped my chain maybe 5-10 times this year. My folding bike is most prone since it’s a 1×10 but I’ve also dropped the chain on my road bike a couple times and the CX bike quite a few. Once in the second minute or so of DC CX.

At dccx were you bunny hopping off the big knoll trying to catch air?

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everyone wants to be on the slacker team, that makes me grin.
you’re going to have one super team of slackers and maybe one small team of ringers.

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Sorry I don’t have any experience with this light but that doesn’t sound right. Did you contact the manufacturer / check the website for FAQ’s?

The Diablo is a good looking light, my Mini-Newt light is clunky, not color coordinated and makes my bikes look frumpy. (shallow much?)

Diablo:

Mini-Newt 150:

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@Rod Smith 36967 wrote:

I guess I’m a ringer but I know commuters who put in similar miles just getting to and from their full time desk jobs. I’m envious of that kind of work ethic. I just ride around at my own pace on my own time. Should I volunteer to captain the slacker team?

Cutters

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@Rod Smith 36961 wrote:

I hate to Strava all my rides because then anyone can see how late I go to work and how early I knock off. On the other hand, if my comings and goings are a matter of public record, I might try harder to work full time. That’s the point right, to get us to ride more? My job is delivering stuff by bicycle so I get to ride a lot. I’m good for at least 150/week. During this summer I averaged twice that, but I’m not planning to do a lot of recreational riding during the winter months.

If it’s your job to ride a bike, does that make you a ringer?
Me: envious

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It comes with gears too. They should make a WSD version – Vive la Reine

I’m not a shill

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