I recently upgraded my drive train to 10-speed Shimano 105 5600 (next to newest 105 group). I bought the right tools (including a torque wrench), used the Park website and Shimano instructions as references, and managed to remove and install everything without a hitch. I replaced the old cables and housing as well; no problems with the routing or friction.

However, I am having problems with my rear derailleur. I set the high limit (a little to the outside of the high gear), then the low limit (in line with the low gear), then bolted on the cable, and finally set the “B” adjustment (no interference between jockey and cogs). The issues began when I tried to adjust the indexing so that I would get smooth shifting on the bottom 3-4 cogs.

On a ride this past Saturday (won't say which one, or who was on it), as we attempted a turn around a NJ traffic circle, the front two cyclists ignored some traffic cones and rode into freshly poured cement several inches deep. The crosswalks were being repaved in a delightful shade of red (it reminded me of the color of the terrain in southern Utah or nothern Arizona).

Both bikes had cement covering both tires, and both rims... while neither of the two went down, it was a mess that took some time to clean up. The paving crew was quite good natured about it, and hosed off the bikes, and the feet of the riders involved. The policeman covering the traffic circle shared a good laugh with me, but was grateful that no one fell.

What do you die-hard commuters carry for flat repair/prevention on the road for a city bike w/o quick release? Changing a flat in work clothes isnt necessarily the best option so any suggestions appreciated...I havent been worrying about it but feel like I am living on borrowed time!

no quick release...do you carry a wrench?

pump/CO2?

tire liners?

slime sealant?

Thanks.

Yesterday as I was huffing and puffing my way up Perkins for what I am sure will be the last time this year I was passed by three Harleys. One guy rode beside me for a couple of meters gunning his engine and yelling at me to get a bike with a motor in it. They're a lot quicker and you don"t have to work so hard. I belive this was an attempt at humor. I didn't bother telling him that I haven't been without a motorcycle since I was sixten years old.

Anyway. I passed them all on the way down and gave my new pal a friendly wave as I left him in a corner. It was a nice little feeling.

I recently purchased a Specialized Roubaix road bike.  It has 700 * 23/25 C wheels.  I have had it for about 2 months and I all ready have a nasty gash in my front tire.  I need to replace it.  I need advice for new tires.  It is more important to me to be puncture resistant than lightweight.  I ride the bike mostly in NYC.  Does anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks

David Hanna 

Four volunteer cyclists are needed - two to lead the 5k race and two at the end of the runner pack. The event, the NYC Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis (a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation), is a 5k race that will start and end at Pier I (at 70th Street) on Saturday, December 1st. The front cyclists will ride approx. 25 yards ahead of the lead runners to alert the route staff and pedestrians that the race is coming through. The rear cyclsits will follow behind the last runners until they complete the course.

A heads up to leaders-riders that it's dipping into the 20's out of the city so a reminder to stay aware of frozen runoff and black ice throughout the ride.  

No I'm not talking about snot rockets while in a tight pace line - unless you're in the rear - no I'm not talking about treating CP like a personal race track on a busy weekend afternoon. What bugs the hell out of me are commuters who zoom by on shared paths ringing their darn bells. Rule #1, faster vehicles (doesn't matter if you're in a car, riding a bike, or running) approaching from behind always has the responsibility to safely pass a slower person in front. That doesn't mean honk your horn (car) or ring your bell (bike). It mean slow down, pass, then speed up again. The operative words being "slow down". 

Sorry for the rant but I'm getting sick of ring, ring, ring - zoom, especially when I'm with my kid.  

descending Tweed today, found saddle bag w/ ... describe contents to retrive from me.

Just a quick note to say a BIG THANK YOU to NYCC and everyone who came to the meeting on Tuesday evening.  It was lovely to see so many of you and we hope to get to meet you all again in sunny Mallorca!

We have really enjoyed our visit to New York and have had the chance to fit in some great cycling.  Today we rode from Brooklyn, up 9W to Piermont and back.  We enjoyed our visit to Strictly Bicycles and the Piermont Bicycle Connection.