for those of you who are cyclists...
07-15-2009, 01:35 AM
#91
GT3 player par excellence
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can't find pix of my road bikes.
so mt will have to do.
so mt will have to do.
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07-15-2009, 07:18 AM
#92
Race Car
07-15-2009, 02:00 PM
#93
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Great to see so many cyclists here!
To get away from the Campy v. Shimano (and now SRAM) debate, we need more garage/car/bike pictures...
Craig, I too have taken out my front seat to stow a bike!
Road or mountain, nothing is better than getting in the 911 after a good ride... and letting the engine do the work.
Best,
Udo
To get away from the Campy v. Shimano (and now SRAM) debate, we need more garage/car/bike pictures...
Craig, I too have taken out my front seat to stow a bike!
Road or mountain, nothing is better than getting in the 911 after a good ride... and letting the engine do the work.
Best,
Udo
this is the only photo i have on the work computer.
hmmmmmmm it doesn't seem so messy in real-life
best
Craig
Last edited by cgfen; 07-22-2009 at 02:30 PM.
07-19-2009, 07:33 PM
#94
Race Car
OK guys, I need some advice. I bought a new Cannondale Quick 1 this weekend, but I examined it, it had a dent/gouge in the frame. The bike shop took it back no questions asked. My question is this. I want a flat-bar road bike, but when I shifted the Quick 1 during the test ride, unlike my Trek 7200, it has a Shimano lever shifter. Shifts were good, however I have a chronically bad left thumb and the twist shifter really is easier for me to use. The lever shifter causes some pain at the base of my thumb, so I'm reluctant to buy a bike with a lever shifter. I will spend $1600-1800 for the right bike - question is which to get. I am fine with an alloy bike with carbon forks, etc. so don't need to go >$2K for a fully carbon bike. Does Specialized or Cannondale make a bike (like the Sirrus for example) that would give me a twist shifter? I know that the low end Sirrus (around $500) has one with a twist shifter, but it's a base model without the other goodies I want. Would it make sense to simply reorder the Quick 1 and swap out the stock shifter for a high end twist shifter? I feel like I'm moving into custom territory here. Appreciate any input!
07-20-2009, 12:08 PM
#95
Three Wheelin'
First, this probably won't help you. If you have a bad left thumb, and the left lever controls the front derailleur, you could always put a left (or right) down tube shifter on your bike. Why this probably won't help you is because I don't think bikes are manufactured anymore with shifter bosses on the down tube (just cable guides). Hmm, a second option, again, if you have a bad left thumb, is to use a bar end shifter on the left (which fits into the end of the handle bar). You can still find bar ends pretty easily and you don't need a boss on the down tube. It's not that big of a deal to shift the front derailleur this way and you won't have to use your thumb. (I switched from an ERGO lever to a down tube shifter for the front derailleur for about 14 years ago and have never once thought it was a problem.)
07-20-2009, 10:13 PM
#96
Race Car
First, this probably won't help you. If you have a bad left thumb, and the left lever controls the front derailleur, you could always put a left (or right) down tube shifter on your bike. Why this probably won't help you is because I don't think bikes are manufactured anymore with shifter bosses on the down tube (just cable guides). Hmm, a second option, again, if you have a bad left thumb, is to use a bar end shifter on the left (which fits into the end of the handle bar). You can still find bar ends pretty easily and you don't need a boss on the down tube. It's not that big of a deal to shift the front derailleur this way and you won't have to use your thumb. (I switched from an ERGO lever to a down tube shifter for the front derailleur for about 14 years ago and have never once thought it was a problem.)
07-21-2009, 12:00 AM
#97
Ironman 140.6
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Good luck.
07-21-2009, 07:33 AM
#98
Race Car
Yes, I'm aware - I'm going to retry a road bike with lever shifter to see if I can work it pain-free. If so, I'd rather go that route. If not, I'll go with the twist shift.
07-21-2009, 06:19 PM
#100
Nordschleife Master
07-22-2009, 03:34 PM
#101
Pro
Is the 977.1 setup to readily accept roof racks/bike carriers?...which carrier system is the best...would I stick with Porsche ?...I'm looking at an '08 977 and will need to carry a rooftop bike or two. Thanks!
07-22-2009, 05:16 PM
#102
Three Wheelin'
The four tabs on the roof pop out and accept a rack (sold by Porsche) that you can mount wheel trays on (I think that they are also sold by Porsche). It supposed to be a pretty easy system where the tabs pop out and the rack screws in. I looked for other bike racks (Thule, etc.) and could not find one that was offered for a Carrera. It looks like Porsche is the only game in town. (Personally, when I go to races I take off the wheels, and sometimes cranks, and the bike fits fine in the back along w/ two sets of wheels and a portable workstand - all in protective bags. Pump and gear go in the passenger seat and trainer and tool box and anything else fit under the hood.)
07-22-2009, 05:35 PM
#103
Pro
Great...thanks!...I'm not so adept as to dismantle and rebuild these bikes...a kids specialized, my MTB and wifes cruiser. If it were for my Cannondale alone...I could probably figure out the disassemble deal but I always have issues putting it back together...so...simple porsche tramsport might be the answer...I'll check Thule and Yakima. My concern was whether there were vehicle mounting points.
