Recent content by Tom Roberts

  1. Tom Roberts

    Legs too short to flintstone

    Thanks so much Rick! That's just the help I needed. Once it's built I will post a picture or two.
  2. Tom Roberts

    Legs too short to flintstone

    Rick, Could you tell me where you purchased the components for your 1x setup? Also, it would be helpful if you listed the components used. I.e. BB, Cranks, bifters, etc. Thanks
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    Hey Robert, At the retreat you mentioned there was a way to lock down the front shock on the...

    Hey Robert, At the retreat you mentioned there was a way to lock down the front shock on the S30. ...knowledge which I never gleaned from you. Would you explain how to do that? I would like to see how different the bike feels and handles. Thanks
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    Take-aways from Portland retreat

    Yes, I use the Cat-Ears. ...excellent at reducing wind noise. Mine are the originals which are bulky and unattractive. The newer versions are less conspicuous yet still do the job I'm told.
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    Hi Bob, It was great meeting you this past weekend. I'm looking for a little more help with...

    Hi Bob, It was great meeting you this past weekend. I'm looking for a little more help with the Q rings we talked about. I found the "Q Ring Upgrade thread and followed the Jenson link. I'm not sure what tooth count I should get. ...34, 36,38, 44? Also, I looked on the Back Country website...
  6. Tom Roberts

    First Loaded Tour!

    Thanks All. I probably can't make that ride in Lake Charles though it sounds like a good one. I'm scheduled to crew for RAAM this summer so that may max out my travelling quota for a while.
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    First Loaded Tour!

    I do have the chainstay extension. The panniers are the medium size. (not Radical's newer models) All the gear weighed between 30 and 35 lbs. Bags did not touch the rear wheel. I carried three water bottles. One on the boom, one on the seat and one on the outside of one of the panniers.
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    First Loaded Tour!

    I just completed my first self-supported tour on my S30. Leaving from Victoria,TX April 13 I traveled to DeRidder, LA for a class reunion. The round trip distance was approximately 600 miles (4 days getting there and 4 days returning home). Along the way I camped, took Warmshowers...
  9. Tom Roberts

    Short Crank Arms

    Short Cranks Bike Smith is where I got my short cranks. http://bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/shorten.html
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    Short Crank Arms

    Next Silvio I started with a Sofrider, then went to the Silvio v.1, then got a Vendetta (first production run). Within the last year the Sofrider and Silvio have been sold leaving me with only the Vendetta. I am in line to get one of the new Silvio's. I think it's wise to have an extra...
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    Short Crank Arms

    Short Cranks I have been using short cranks on my Vendetta for about two years. The crankset is an FSA Gossamer compact double cut down to 153.5mm. I feel like they are easier on my knees, with little effect on speed. On my next Silvio I would like to get a crankset with arms @ or around...
  12. Tom Roberts

    Heres mine

    Good Looking Bike Hi Jack, Let us know what you think after some time on it. Compare it to the Vendetta.
  13. Tom Roberts

    Sofrider For Sale [SOLD]

    Shipping Yes I will ship. Where on the west coast? I am flying into Long Beach on the 29th of this month. Price is $800.
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    Sofrider For Sale [SOLD]

    Photo Photo attached.
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