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Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-16, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By halocon

Ah OK. This is great! Thanks for the help...

Ah OK. This is great! Thanks for the help everyone!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-16, 03:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By halocon

frameset from Competitive Cyclist

I'm looking to purchase a frameset with components from CC and I'm wondering if that means the frameset will be built with the components I choose or will it come disassembled and I have to put it...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-16, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 954,671
Posted By halocon

Unfortunately, only the Campy set is for $899 on...

Unfortunately, only the Campy set is for $899 on SAP. Shimano goes for $1135.99.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 954,671
Posted By halocon

According to HED, they're 1698g ...

According to HED, they're 1698g

https://hedcycling.com/jet/jet-plus-wheels/jet-6-plus

Lighter than my Mavic Cosmic Carbone SL. Might pickup a set....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 01:35 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 954,671
Posted By halocon

Backcountry has the HED Jet 6+ for $899.

Backcountry has the HED Jet 6+ for $899.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-16, 01:31 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 954,671
Posted By halocon

There's a 2016 Specialized Venge with Dura Ace...

There's a 2016 Specialized Venge with Dura Ace di2 in size 52 for $8000 at Mike's Bikes in Palo Alto, CA. On their website, it's listed for $9,674.95 but if you go to the shop or call them, they'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-16, 10:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,061
Posted By halocon

thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-16, 11:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,061
Posted By halocon

Charge di2 battery with mobile battery pack?

Hello,

I'm looking to upgrade to di2 and wondering if anyone has tried charging their di2 battery using one of those mobile battery packs for cellphones\portable accessories? If this is possible,...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-07-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 917
Posted By halocon

I've only had my Edge 1000 for about a week and...

I've only had my Edge 1000 for about a week and have only done one ride but so far, I like it more than my 800. The touch screen is more responsive and seems to be slightly easier to read in direct...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-14, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By halocon

max seatpost length on Orbea Onix 2006

Hello,

Does anyone know what the max seatpost length on a 2006 Orbea Onix is? I'm having difficulty finding the info, so any help is much appreciated.

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-14, 01:07 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,399
Posted By halocon

Mio Link. I don't like chest straps since they...

Mio Link. I don't like chest straps since they tend to slip.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-14, 05:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,058
Posted By halocon

oh, and I realize you're racing when you cramp...

oh, and I realize you're racing when you cramp and i understand that it'll probably be difficult if not impossible to lower your HR during a race, which probably means you need more base miles, as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-01-14, 04:44 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,058
Posted By halocon

I recently figured out why I've been cramping and...

I recently figured out why I've been cramping and I must admit, it took me almost a DECADE to figure this out (mainly due to my stubbornness.) What was causing me to cramp at the exact same area as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-14, 02:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,578
Posted By halocon

Thanks for the replies, all. Weight was never an...

Thanks for the replies, all. Weight was never an issue, just need something corrosion/rust resistant. I keep forgetting about stainless for some reason... Will go with stainless steel!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-14, 01:50 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,578
Posted By halocon

Titanium Bolts

Hey guys,

Where can I get some titanium bolts to replace my existing handlebar bolts? My current bolts are developing quite a bit of rust and I'd like to replace them. Are titanium bolts safe to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-12, 02:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,694
Posted By halocon

Heart rate maxing out during climbs

I do about 25-35 miles every ride and I ride about 3-4 times a week. My avg speed is 15-16mph. Depending on which route I take, there may be a 2500ft climb. I also live on a hill (about 5 blocks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-09-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By halocon

AWESOME! doing a search and finding this thread...

AWESOME! doing a search and finding this thread solved my problem! I originally thought it was my bottom bracket that had issues after riding in the rain. Saved me a trip to my LBS and some $$....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-11, 09:42 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 574,847
Posted By halocon

215226215227 Stem has been flipped.

215226215227

Stem has been flipped.
Forum: Northern California
05-05-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

I was riding 17 mph down the west side today.

I was riding 17 mph down the west side today.
Forum: Northern California
04-22-11, 06:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

+1

+1
Forum: Northern California
04-21-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

I'm wondering about that...how would one know how...

I'm wondering about that...how would one know how fast they're traveling if they don't have a speedometer?
Forum: Northern California
04-21-11, 02:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

I feel they're doing this so they can fund the...

I feel they're doing this so they can fund the building of the "suicide net" for the bridge. The damn net costs $45 million, last I heard about it on the news (just two days ago.)
Forum: Northern California
04-21-11, 03:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

I think I'll still need to feather my brakes to...

I think I'll still need to feather my brakes to keep it at 10 while coasting...
Forum: Northern California
04-21-11, 03:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

You make a good point.

You make a good point.
Forum: Northern California
04-21-11, 12:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,821
Posted By halocon

this is absurd...there are some people who can...

this is absurd...there are some people who can RUN faster than 10 mph...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-09, 11:39 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,941
Posted By halocon

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX51LP-Fontopia-Hea...

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX51LP-Fontopia-Headphones/dp/B000095SB6

they work great and sound fantastic! they've never fallen out for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-08, 12:56 AM
Replies: 269
Views: 14,571
Posted By halocon

i bought a pair of Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps...

i bought a pair of Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps for $85 with free shipping with a ten percent off coupon + the 30 percent back from Microsoft. it was a killer deal!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 02:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 807
Posted By halocon

Gels, glue patches, 2 tire levers, spare tube,...

Gels, glue patches, 2 tire levers, spare tube, mini pump, photon LED, money, phone, CO2, house keys, small multi-tool.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,791
Posted By halocon

i ride at night. esp now since i have my L&M Arc...

i ride at night. esp now since i have my L&M Arc HID!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,125
Posted By halocon

just an update: i called the bike shop that i...

just an update: i called the bike shop that i wanted to get my fit at and they told me they don't have any time slots for the month of December due to the high volume of customers. However, the rep...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,125
Posted By halocon

so, im back from my ride and i just did 26.5...

so, im back from my ride and i just did 26.5 miles and then started to feel a mild cramp. moving the seat forward definitely seems to help. i admit, i've been in denial about this and thinking that i...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,125
Posted By halocon

im not saying that's the problem. im saying...

im not saying that's the problem. im saying that's where it hurts a lot. but yes, it could very well be other problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,125
Posted By halocon

never thought about that! i just adjusted my...

never thought about that! i just adjusted my saddle to be further forward than back. im heading out for a ride right now for 30 miles. it only takes till about 22 miles to get me to cramp so we'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,125
Posted By halocon

i have two 24oz bottles with me during my 1.5...

i have two 24oz bottles with me during my 1.5 hour ride. i might be lacking a tad before the ride but it's really not that bad.
yes, i have adjusted the seat height.
no, the legs in my shorts...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,125
Posted By halocon

Bike seat/shorts causing cramps in the vastus medialis?

I get horrible cramps in the Vastus Medialis after about 22 miles and i was wondering if the saddle could be the cause? on monday night i went out for a night ride and was wearing my pearl izumi bibs...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 03:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 817
Posted By halocon

Concealing Cables

I am thinking about concealing the brake and shift cables on my bike but i have no idea how to do it. Does it require that i have a certain type of component in order for this to happen? i currently...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 02:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By halocon

i've never gotten cars to give me the right of...

i've never gotten cars to give me the right of way until i started using the L&M. it's a great feeling knowing that cars see and respect you!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 01:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By halocon

actually, i have a Trinewt as well but it doesn't...

actually, i have a Trinewt as well but it doesn't seem to have very good range. the L&M has excellent range and very good spill.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 01:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By halocon

thanks for the link but the only problem is...i...

thanks for the link but the only problem is...i still don't know where to find the bulb...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-08, 10:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,894
Posted By halocon

you sure you got the battery in correctly? i had...

you sure you got the battery in correctly? i had it in backwards once and nothing would work. btw, you gotta press those tiny buttons on the units to sync them with your computer in order for it to...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-08, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 556
Posted By halocon

Light and Motion Arc HID

I just bought myself a Might and Motion Arc HID and i was wondering if you guys know where i can get replacement bulbs for it? i don't need it yet, i just want to know just in case. i couldn't find...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By halocon

looks like im getting the new PI arm warmers....

looks like im getting the new PI arm warmers. thank you all for your help.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By halocon

do your PI arm warmers have the silicone grip on...

do your PI arm warmers have the silicone grip on the outside of the cuff or the inside? ideally, i would want it to be on the inside.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 04:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By halocon

i just visited the PI site and they have silicone...

i just visited the PI site and they have silicone grippers now BUT it's on the outside of the cuff....i don't know how effect that is esp. if the jersey cuff isn't all that tight to begin with. I too...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 03:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,327
Posted By halocon

non-slip arm warmers?

Does anyone know which brand makes arm warmers with a silicone grip so the arm warmers don't slip or slide down my arms as i ride? i know PI makes leg warmers with the silicone grip but do they make...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,657
Posted By halocon

+1 best floor pump i've ever used!

+1 best floor pump i've ever used!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,489
Posted By halocon

WHY would you do that on a road bike?

WHY would you do that on a road bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 961
Posted By halocon

oh snap!

oh snap!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,884
Posted By halocon

http://www.rei.com/product/735864 ...

http://www.rei.com/product/735864
http://www.xxcycle.com/x-light--4809,,en.php
those are the two that i have. no, don't be silly, i only carry ONE with me. i leave one at work.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,980
Posted By halocon

i was riding on an MUP once and got into a head...

i was riding on an MUP once and got into a head on collision with a mountain biker at a blind turn. she was obviously riding on the wrong side of the road. i wasn't too upset. i was just glad my bike...
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