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  1. CrAckErKorEan

    Hanging modern stuff on an old frame

    I found out there is a frame builder in Richmond VA, right up the road from me. First I need to sell a bike to make room and funds. Initially the funds were going to go to components but it looks like now it'll be a frame. I am not a roadie by any means so I really dont need the latest go...
  2. CrAckErKorEan

    Hanging modern stuff on an old frame

    Yea I have thought about it but was hoping to do this on the cheaper, since I already had a frame. The bike that I was looking at building is currently setup as a fixed gear and I really like the way it rode. So if I did buy a bike I would like to get a steel one. Just have to see how...
  3. CrAckErKorEan

    Hanging modern stuff on an old frame

    I did read sheldon browns article on cold setting. Most of the people I have been asking seem to be steering me to campy. I need to put my leg over a campy bike to try it out. I did measure my self for a ball park fit and my frame is 2-3cm too large. :( This means I need to find a new...
  4. CrAckErKorEan

    Hanging modern stuff on an old frame

    I have a mid 80s Bianchi Professional (with Ishiwata 220 tubing) and I was looking at what it would take to moderize this frame. I have some questions that I have with doing this. I have 1" of clearance over the TT is that enough? Also the current setup (stem and handlebars) are a bit long...
  5. CrAckErKorEan

    DT Swiss rims

    I have no experience with the XR400 but by looking at the specs and doing a quick search it seems that the 400 is the replacement for the 4.2. Hope this helps.
  6. CrAckErKorEan

    Brake Upgrade (from Hayes Comp)

    JohnBryanPeters is awesome! I got a package on monday containing some brakes and random parts. With a little working I will be able to stop again. Thanks again!
  7. CrAckErKorEan

    Lets see you xc bikes

    Built this up while I was working at a shop. This was my first set of handbuilt wheels. It will never be this clean again. Here is my pig of a winter bike. (in my defense thoes are my wifes pedals on there)
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    Brake Upgrade (from Hayes Comp)

    You are the man! Thankyou sir
  9. CrAckErKorEan

    DIY Lights

    The controllers that I use in my lights have a built in indicator. The light blinks very quickly to warn you of a low voltage state and then dims accordingly. I have used batteryspace.com for batts but some of those li-po prices look really nice. I will have to look into them a bit.
  10. CrAckErKorEan

    Riding year round

    California sounds great but the cost of living scares us, that's the main thing. We would hate to plan on leaving and find out we can barely afford a place better than the one we have now. Not looking for a mcmansion but an upgrade would be nice esp with enough property to build a shop and room...
  11. CrAckErKorEan

    DIY Lights

    Thats right P4s are in the triple lights and I have two P7's ready for a dual light. I also have the controllers. I need to model the housing in solid works and get to machining. Just need to figure out how much surface area I need for 20W worth LED light. I have a step by step some where...
  12. CrAckErKorEan

    Riding year round

    We love GA for the riding season even if we do ride in 90-100 degree weather in teh summer with horrid humidity but I dont like the city and work for me I would have to commute. I have been doing that for 10 years. Right now my commute from the hosue to school is 55 miles. Also the wife doenst...
  13. CrAckErKorEan

    DIY Lights

    To get the level of finish that I wanted they ended up running about the same a retail. Now that I have my own machine tools (mini lathe and mini mill) I can do my own machining but im very limited in size. But with these the cost will be much lower than retail. I will slowly work on my next...
  14. CrAckErKorEan

    Brake Upgrade (from Hayes Comp)

    Johnbryanpeters is helping me out with some replacements. Ok so its not just me that think the hayes are a bit big. I have put up with them because thats what came on the bike. I love the avids on my hardtail but i cant be too picky and will use what ever. thanks for the help guys, thanks...
  15. CrAckErKorEan

    Riding year round

    Im in school for electrical engineering. I mostly ride XC nothing too crazy for me. Alot of it is making sure there is a market for me to work and then ride. The wife is a web designer so she will have to be able to find work also. I am not sure whats around portland for me, I know of a...
  16. CrAckErKorEan

    DIY Lights

    The LEDs I have used up to now have been Seoul P7's. I have some P4 for my 1200 lumen light. When i did make these i was trying to get a preorder together but it never happened. I did sell a couple at 350 and this was a year or two ago. Its not a BNC its a IP67 rated 4 contact connector. No...
  17. CrAckErKorEan

    DIY Lights

    Here is a little something I did on my hiatus from the RM. A couple of years ago I got into night riding and wanted some lights but couldnt afford a really nice setup my self. I made a proof of concept then a proto type and then did a small production run of my lights thats I designed. I had...
  18. CrAckErKorEan

    Riding year round

    Im looking at getting on with the DOD as a civilian and Edwards is one of the places I was looking at, I was actually born there but was there. Another California base I was looking at was Vandenberg.
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    Riding year round

    Yes GA summers are horrid 90's and 150% humidity, and then to our winter. No inbetween.
  20. CrAckErKorEan

    Riding year round

    Its been a long while since I was active in this forum but figured that this is the best place to ask my question. I went back to school full time the summer of 08 and I should be graduating this coming christmas. My wife and I want to leave GA but would like to go some where with year...
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