Post by: mtnbkr on September 19, 2007, 04:46:48 PM
Specs:
Surly "New" Hub fixed/free
used Velocity Cliffhanger rim 26"
14g DT spokes with brass nipples (nobody had enough 14/15g double butted spokes in stock).
Shimano 17t freewheel (32t chainring up front).
Once I'm sure the wheel is gonna last, I'll put a 17t track cog on the other side of the hub for a little offroad fixxie action.
Chris
Post by: Jamisjockey on September 20, 2007, 04:06:50 AM
I'm going to hijack your thread now, too.
Ever been up around Harper's Ferry? My understanding is its near the C&O. How's the fishing up there, any idea?
Post by: Harold Tuttle on September 20, 2007, 04:42:11 AM
didja grease the threads?
I never used a tension meter,
the pluck and strum always ran true,
but then again i am Mr. F. G. Superman
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxfzm9dfqBw
Post by: mtnbkr on September 20, 2007, 06:00:11 AM
Ever been up around Harper's Ferry? My understanding is its near the C&O. How's the fishing up there, any idea?
Yes. It's on the other side of the river from the C&O, but there's a convenient footbridge from the path to HF. From Point of Rocks (near Leesburg) to HF and back is roughly 25 miles. It's a perfect trail for a 'cross bike. Once the leaves start changing, I'm going to organize a lunchtime trip from PoR to HF and back with a stop in HF for lunch. You're welcome to join us (MORE ride). I've only fished that area once, but it seemed decent. Caught a few smallies and had one monster fish try to grab the smallie I just hooked as I was reeling it in. All this happened mere feet from my feet.
didja grease the threads?
Yup, I used some light grease (Englund Slick Honey) on the threads and spoke heads.
Chris
Post by: Jamisjockey on September 20, 2007, 06:32:17 AM
Ever been up around Harper's Ferry? My understanding is its near the C&O. How's the fishing up there, any idea?
Yes. It's on the other side of the river from the C&O, but there's a convenient footbridge from the path to HF. From Point of Rocks (near Leesburg) to HF and back is roughly 25 miles. It's a perfect trail for a 'cross bike. Once the leaves start changing, I'm going to organize a lunchtime trip from PoR to HF and back with a stop in HF for lunch. You're welcome to join us (MORE ride). I've only fished that area once, but it seemed decent. Caught a few smallies and had one monster fish try to grab the smallie I just hooked as I was reeling it in. All this happened mere feet from my feet.
didja grease the threads?
Yup, I used some light grease (Englund Slick Honey) on the threads and spoke heads.
Chris
Post by: Gewehr98 on September 20, 2007, 07:15:14 AM
I still hate sew-up rims and tires.
Post by: Jamisjockey on September 20, 2007, 07:20:02 AM
When I worked for Schwinn in the 1980s, my mentor would have me tension my wheel builds by the pluck and strum method only.
I still hate sew-up rims and tires.
I still hate sew-up rims and tires.
I only ride clinchers.
Post by: French G. on September 20, 2007, 05:11:16 PM
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Ever been up around Harper's Ferry? My understanding is its near the C&O. How's the fishing up there, any idea?
It's wonderful, good smallie territory. The Canal makes for great bike rides too and the town is quite scenic, especially in fall color. I used to go up there a lot on day trips. The Potomac can be big water as far as fishing, so exercise caution. I was swimming the thing to get to where I wanted to fish on the center islands, the river was still pretty much spring flood. The whole plan was go upstream a few hundred meters, swim like hell and wash up about where you wanted to be downstream. Or not. I wish my plan had included tying my $200 some worth of flybox to me instead of being in a pocket.
Post by: mtnbkr on September 21, 2007, 07:31:22 AM
22 miles offroad last night and the wheel held up just fine.
Chris
Post by: Brad Johnson on September 21, 2007, 07:45:15 AM
W00T!
22 miles offroad last night and the wheel held up just fine.
Chris
22 miles offroad last night and the wheel held up just fine.
Chris
22 miles. On a bicycle.
Some of you people are a little touched in the head.
Brad
Post by: K Frame on September 21, 2007, 07:46:10 AM
You're a regular GEICO caveman.
