Today I serviced my Chris King rear hub and thought I'd pass on some learning. I've learned the hard way that Shimano rear hubs freeze at temperatures below 25 degrees F. The grease in the hubs gets firm and prevents the pawls that drive the hub to engage. Result is you spin the cranks and the wheel does Not turn.

I've found that the Chris King rear hub works well down to at least 10 degrees F. The reason is that it has a gear driven drive system called Ringdrive. When I service my hub for the winter I remove the stock grease and put in gear oil. The result is a hub that engages at least down to 10 degrees F without freezing. Below is a video that shows the inner workings of the Chris King hub:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhOymAaNnMY

Another splendid NYCC Holiday party. Good food, great company, dancin' til the wee hours...couldn't be better.

I'm leaving the country indefinitely, so I'm looking to unload my beautiful 54cm Allez Comp. I paid $1,400, but then added a computer, pedals, etc. I just got off the phone with the shop where I bought it, and they said I spent a good $200 in accessories on top of the bike itself. So at a grand for the total package, I think this is a steal.

Happy to make myself available if you want to see it. Happy to let you take it for a ride. Just email and we'll set something up. And if you want to make a better offer, let me know. Thanks!!

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Will send pics on request.

Full specs here: http://bikereviews.com/road-bikes/specialized/2010-specialized/specializ...

I'd like to scout out some rides and make proper cue sheets for them. Can anyone recommend software to do this? I'd like to be able to show icons for left and right turns, distance, perhaps even a map. I use a Macintosh. Thanks.

Josh is out with a cold, and I've got a barking hamstring. But we have an awesome plan nonetheless, based on a star substitue leader.

Lisa Mazzola is going to step in and take the faster peeps on a 9w / pmont or nyack jam. This will be swift and fun.

I'll take the more relaxed riders inland to the farm for a donut, home 501/walnut. This will be relaxing and fun.

Either way you will freeze your @$$ off because, after all, this is a DieHard ride and it is winter.

sleep in.

Not seeing any cue sheets listed under New Jersey/Rockland Country. Am I missing something or do these still need to be categorized on the new website?

Used for only 150miles. Great for climbing.

Asking for $149 OBO.

Cheers!

The Campy Scirocco alloy wheels (and tires) I have up for sale are as good as new!! I've used them for less than 150 miles. The Sciroccos weigh 1790g and are bullet-proof. The G3 design of the rear spokes is aesthetically distinctive as well as functionally rigid. I'm selling these wheels only because I upgraded to tubeless Campy Shamals.

Please note that I will also include the skewers and s-works slick tires. Asking for $299.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

I'm selling a 2010 Campagnolo Chorus 11-speed Ultra Torque crankset. It's a thing of beauty -- more of an artistic sculpture than a mere bike component. I'm selling it because I replaced it with a compact size (34/50 teeth); this one has the 39/53t configuration.

I've hardly used it (less than 150 miles!), so it's as good as new. The carbon fiber arms are smooth and scratch-free. The teeth hardly show any use. It weighs meager 688g, and the bearings are as smooth as butter!

I'm asking for $249 (MSRP $600+!!). If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.