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Gear Talk / cannondale
« on: December 24, 2006, 12:39:54 am »
Sailariel(as in Pearson?)had it just right.MERRYCHRISTMAS!We'll talk Happy Newyear later.Thank you all so much for the feedback.More is welcome,tomas
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Gear Talk / cannondale
« on: December 21, 2006, 06:49:13 pm »
Happy Holidays;Christmas,NewYear,and all others that grace us this time of year.Recently ,while doing research regarding what kind of bike to build,I came upon a deal on a newinthebox 06 T2000 that was too good to pass on.Just wondering what people with some miles on their Cannondales think of them.Any opinions?Tomas
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Gear Talk / handlebar,shifter,brake options
« on: December 08, 2006, 10:05:37 pm »
Thankyou,Edmilkman,for the aerobar discussion.I am considering incorporating an aerobar/flatbar combo on this bike,or possibly the previously recommended euro(butterfly)bar.I have never ridden with either of these,but like the different hand position each has to offer.All of this turmoil is ,as said,centered around possibly using older xt mtb style thumbies for shifting,not those newfangled twolever thingamabobs.There is just something special about having shift and brake right in hand.One example is I often find myself downshifting while braking to a quick stop.Can't do that with barcons.I also often ride in traffic with a finger or two draped on the brake levers,prepared for the errant whatever happens in front of me,and can shift while doing so.I do find the aerobar concept intriguing,more for giving forearms and wrists a break than for an aero benifit especially if the handlebar is high enough to begin with.Something in the Yoga part of me likes this.So thank you for the thought.This bike is still conceptual,and all input is most appreciated.Best,tomas
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Gear Talk / handlebar,shifter,brake options
« on: December 01, 2006, 12:49:34 am »
Thankyou,BikerdashJames.I am riding an older steel Stumpjumper mtb now for training,and the controls on this bike got me thinking in this direction.Brake levers and shifters in hand,intuitive,reflexive,quick and accesible.Many attributes.Just wondering how this might interface with a road type touring bike that I am about to build.Seems as though one must be careful these days mixing and matching parts.Many paths,tomas
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Gear Talk / handlebar,shifter,brake options
« on: November 29, 2006, 11:41:05 pm »
Hi.Please pardon if this topic has ben bantered in the past.Any of you folks ride flat bars on your touring bikes?I understand the need to get down in the drops,but was wondering if a flat bar with bar ends installed facing downward and back would give enough different and low enough hand positions for longer rides.One may miss the forwardmost drop position at times,but a flat bar would allow use of an mtb style brake lever/thumb shifter combo,like older XT components.Any thoughts?Thanx,tomas
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Gear Talk / bob jackson
« on: November 21, 2006, 01:51:06 pm »
Ok,so no one wants to talk Heron,how about Bob Jackson.Their frames were much sought after when I rode in the mid 70's.Anyone build up one of these frames lately?Regardingly.tomas
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Gear Talk / heron frames
« on: February 07, 2007, 11:19:53 pm »
Ps,thanx for the Troy Courtney tip,Rajincajun.Bestly,tomas
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Gear Talk / heron frames
« on: February 07, 2007, 11:14:56 pm »
Hello allir.I didnot buy a Heron frame,only because during the "hunt",I came across a Cannondale 2006 t2000,new,that I thought would fill my heavy bike need.Entire bike,ultegra,xt,other mixed but acceptable parts cupla hundred less than Heron frame and fork.Purchased during the holidays,this bike has proven itself a wonderful fitness rider,solid,smooth,and responsive.When the touring bug bites again,this bike will work fine for me.I probably will buy a Heron frame,likely a Rally now,as I am a lugged steel kinda guy,and found these frames to be correctly priced,reported excellent quality,USA made,and pretty easy to look at,at least in pictures.Bob Jackson also should be considered,along with other wonderful recommendations found here.Enjoy the hunt,tomas
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Gear Talk / heron frames
« on: November 23, 2006, 07:03:11 pm »
Happy thanksgiving and thanx for the reply.Waterford quality is drawing me toward the Heron frameset,even though they are built in a production manner(batches by size I am told).I'm also looking at some lesser valued options,but function is more important than cost.Seems a few hundred bucks here or there will not matter much over the life of a great bike.Anyone have other suggestions for a light,sporty touring frame?
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Gear Talk / heron frames
« on: November 20, 2006, 04:39:02 pm »
Hello there.New to this forum,and wondering if anyone has experience with the Heron framesets.I am looking to build a light,sporty ,somewhat toury quality bike,and their newer Wayfarer seems to have many attributes.Website is heron cycles.com,or therabouts.Enjoying the knowledgeable disscussions,and information here,as I have been out of cycling for manymany moons.Things have changed.Best regards,tomas
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