Wasn't much better in Central Jersey, either. I was getting tossed around regularly. A sudden crosswind at 40 mph is downright scary. Probably should've reached for the mountain bike and headed for the trails, instead.
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Biking '10 part 2
- Thread starter Ziltoid
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Wasn't much better in Central Jersey, either. I was getting tossed around regularly. A sudden crosswind at 40 mph is downright scary. Probably should've reached for the mountain bike and headed for the trails, instead.
Hah! Another Grant fan..cool!
My single speed is a converted MB-1.
Yes, but that will usually get you verbally abused roadie arenas.
Fantastic bikes, I really like mine. I threw some huge Schwalbe Big Apple tires on it and use it for light trail use.
Back to repair stands- I have a bench-mount Park clamp(meant to bolt onto a benchtop, hence the name)that I bolted to a length of 4x6 stud; I'll clamp that into the end vice of my workbench, pull it(the bench)out out at an angle & voila: Instant bike shop.
Pics one of these days...
Pics one of these days...
I've said for years that the industry needs more people like Grant active in it, if for no other reason than give the rest of us the occasional reality check. He's one of the geekiest bike-geeks I've ever met, but he does know what he's talking about, and back when B/stone was alive and viable a LOT of the industry listened to/looked at what Grant and Co were doing...they just didn't let it be known all the time.Yes, but that will usually get you verbally abused roadie arenas.
That's gotta be one big-mutha of a vise....
Actually, it's pretty wimpy- clamping an MTB in it would likely tip the whole thing over if the bench wasn't loaded w/tools, wood & various bits & pieces. The stud is about 4" x 6" x 10"
Directly below the BMX hanging up, facing down, is the workbench; the vice is at the right end.
I realize that these are pricey, but I swear by my Invalid Link Removed stand, and their Invalid Link Removed stand has the same killer clamp, but isn't quite as fold-up'able.
- edit - you got your HO set!
- edit - you got your HO set!
Me too! I picked up a PCS-1 Park Stand in pretty much new condition for $45 on Craigslist. It's a very nice entry level stand, better than the current entry level Park stand.
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Do NOT buy their low-end, stamped cone wrenches...biggest pieces 'o crap they make! Third time you use one, the flats WILL begin to round out. Seriously.
I bought a new set of metric kobalt Allen wrenches at lowes that came with a nice handle adapter. Big wrenches. Very nice and only 12 bucks.
I usually buy the middle tier stuff from park or pedros. If it's availablein non bike specific like Allen wrenches or screwdrivers, kobalt has served me well.
Pedro's makes some nice stuff overall...rather better than Park IMO. My fave bike-specific stuff is usually Campy tho...
Wind... Ridin' in the gorge you get nothing but... It's an easy day if the wind doesn't shift mid ride...
My stand is an old wrench force that collapses for storage. I've had it since the mid 90's so begs the question - what's cheap... I think I spent $125 back then.
My stand is an old wrench force that collapses for storage. I've had it since the mid 90's so begs the question - what's cheap... I think I spent $125 back then.
Rockin the SS in the hills today- battled wind yesterday, looks worse this morning. Glad to have some old LX cantis in place of the ancient Mafacs- brakes are good. Wool jersey season... 
