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Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-09, 01:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By Bike enthusiast

^^ Sorry, got them on Craigslist. ;-)

^^

Sorry, got them on Craigslist. ;-)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Need for Speed

There's a 20% grade hill near my place that I like to climb and then descend on - what a rush! I can easily reach +45 mph. Which then got me thinking.... What are bike tires rated at (considering...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I decided to go with the DA brakes... Got them...

I decided to go with the DA brakes... Got them brand new for $120... Could always flip them on ebay if I have to :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I bought the DA group minus brakes online a year...

I bought the DA group minus brakes online a year or two ago and have been using tektro brakes which haven't been doing it for me... The new generation stuff is out and I was just wondering if it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 643
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Brakesets: 6700 vs 7800

So here's the situation, I'm looking for a new brakeset for my bike (currently running last generation's shimano DA group). The 2010 6700 brakeset weighs just as much as the 7800 brakes. I can get...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,446
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Obviously the best thing to do is fess up. Don't...

Obviously the best thing to do is fess up. Don't listen to the jokers... You already admitted to not knowing squat about bikes and changing a tire is one of those fundamentals... You should've just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 11:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,823
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Conti tires are known for their tight fits around...

Conti tires are known for their tight fits around rims... They are VERY tight. I have always had to exert a large amount of force to mount them and take them off. Other manufacturers aren't so bad,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,233
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I'm glad you like your purchase... I also see you...

I'm glad you like your purchase... I also see you went all the way and skipped the 105.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 07:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 987
Posted By Bike enthusiast

yep... fellow past painter too... "Like dissolves...

yep... fellow past painter too... "Like dissolves Like"... Oil based paints are the most difficult to clean, but just use another oil!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 9,192
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Yes, I agree completely. However, the fact...

Yes, I agree completely. However, the fact remains that for the future electronical bikes will take over... I can easily imagine 30-50 years from now that all bikes will have electronical shifting....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 09:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,411
Posted By Bike enthusiast

What do you 7900 owners think about the inside...

What do you 7900 owners think about the inside gap on the brifters (hole on the inside portion of the brifters that exposes the mechanics)? I heard that in some hand positions that the thumbs would...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 10:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,455
Posted By Bike enthusiast

So... the "new" 2010 ultegra 6700 'is' or 'is...

So... the "new" 2010 ultegra 6700 'is' or 'is not' interchangeable with DA 7800? I kinda got confused on the posts since there was a previous mix up.... IF 6700 is not compatible, then life would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,572
Posted By Bike enthusiast

touche

touche
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 11:08 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,882
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I suck so bad, Pcad has ran out of attempts at...

I suck so bad, Pcad has ran out of attempts at dissing on me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 27,438
Views: 18,726,496
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Hmmm.... Newbie with that bike? Well anyway: ...

Hmmm.... Newbie with that bike? Well anyway:

The stem spacers are the washer like discs that seperates the stem (connects handlebar to steerer tube of fork) from the headset... Pretty much like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,568
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Aren't most carbon fiber holders made in Asia...

Aren't most carbon fiber holders made in Asia anyway? If you're concerned about the seller, you could look up his ratings... Although that's not 100% fool-proof.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 10:35 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 4,882
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I suck so bad, I would rather drive than bike.

I suck so bad, I would rather drive than bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,572
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Yep, I think that's the story for most of us...

Yep, I think that's the story for most of us undergrads.... Little income due to school and most of us like bikes over cars and do not own the latter... Who needs cars anyway when you have your bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,572
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Hmmm.... These results are interesting... ...

Hmmm.... These results are interesting...

So far:
57.5% of bf members make less than $100,000 while
42.5% of bf members make more than $100,000

sample size: n = 226

Cycling is for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,572
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Hey, you doing the MS ride in Mount Vernon this...

Hey, you doing the MS ride in Mount Vernon this Sept? There are two UW teams fundraising this year.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,399
Posted By Bike enthusiast

This happened to my brother last summer, except...

This happened to my brother last summer, except that his crank actually did come off at around 35 mph.... He did come off fine, but almost crashed since his foot was still attached to the left crank...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 367
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I'm assuming that you are talking about the stem...

I'm assuming that you are talking about the stem length on the tube correct? aka: the valve length of the tube? Bontrager SSR rims are pretty shallow so you could just buy just any type of tube that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 03:42 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,572
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I guess I'll start.... I'm a UW student making...

I guess I'll start.... I'm a UW student making about $15/hr... and have a Kestrel RT700 road bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 03:38 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 14,572
Posted By Bike enthusiast

BF's Annual Incomes

Just wanted to get an idea of how rich or poor you suckas are... and the diversity of incomes on BF. Choose your annual income and post some of the bikes you own in your message.. I'm hoping to see...
Forum: Charity Events
07-19-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Cool, thanks a lot! That'll definately help.

Cool, thanks a lot! That'll definately help.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Team Captains

Yes, I posted in the "charity" thread but it is rarely frequented.... and this question may benefit others here and is a broad enough question...

So, I'm partaking in the Bike MS ride this year in...
Forum: Charity Events
07-17-09, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 577
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Team Captains

So, I'm partaking in the Bike MS ride this year in Mount Vernon and am new to being the team captain....

So the questions are simple, what is expected of me?

I know I will have to know the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,632
Posted By Bike enthusiast

There are helmets that have "webbing" to cover...

There are helmets that have "webbing" to cover the vents from bugs (flys, bees, etc...).

I have a UVEX helmet that has these coverings on the front vents which I guess can be helpful... This...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 733
Posted By Bike enthusiast

If you have any experience around tools you'll do...

If you have any experience around tools you'll do fine... Just get familiar with the bike components - parktool is a great website that I used when I first started building up bikes.

Also, be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 658
Posted By Bike enthusiast

^^^ Again, depends on your wheels too (spoke...

^^^ Again, depends on your wheels too (spoke count, rim depth, etc...). Personally, I don't let my wheels touch anything but the smooooooth asphalt...

I have 16 spoked race rims and am VERY...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-09, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Most likely, they'll just part the bike out.......

Most likely, they'll just part the bike out.... Maybe repaint the frame if they're really hardcore...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-09, 05:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,261
Posted By Bike enthusiast

My current ride's the RT700 and it's a great...

My current ride's the RT700 and it's a great ride... Had a few issues with RD aligning but it is a SWEET ride - plus, not a lot of other riders ride Kestrels (if that matters at all)...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,693
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Make sure that your saddle is completely level......

Make sure that your saddle is completely level...

BTW: what kind of shorts are you wearing? saddle type? Amount of riding?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 02:28 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,056
Posted By Bike enthusiast

If you are pulling, don't be afraid to yell out...

If you are pulling, don't be afraid to yell out or signal to riders behind you when you need (or think you might need) to brake... In fact, you should ALWAYS do so...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,039
Posted By Bike enthusiast

If you're near D.C, these might be worth checking...

If you're near D.C, these might be worth checking out:

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/bik/925607760.html
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 11:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,039
Posted By Bike enthusiast

I voted mavics... Even though I just hate them...

I voted mavics... Even though I just hate them (much less aero and overspoken for). The OP likes climbing and the hassle of tubulars is not worth it since the weights are the same and 'aero' doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 11:26 AM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 703,585
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Oh, that bike is HAWT! Cut the steerer tube and...

Oh, that bike is HAWT! Cut the steerer tube and replace the seat! NOW!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 862
Posted By Bike enthusiast

^^^ Ahhh... Not if you have integrated cables!...

^^^ Ahhh... Not if you have integrated cables! Those are a big itch and a half to recable....

That's, why I use clip-ons
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 09:34 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 9,536
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Perhaps the new aero Felt AR series road bike....

Perhaps the new aero Felt AR series road bike....
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 03:30 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 15,038
Posted By Bike enthusiast

touche

touche
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 15,038
Posted By Bike enthusiast

So, you can actually GET money too? Say I...

So, you can actually GET money too?

Say I buy something from my brother at $2000 off ebay and use Paypal... Only in the interest that he gives the 2G's back to me... And 60 days later, I get $500...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-11-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,185
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Thanks guys... I figured it out last night...

Thanks guys... I figured it out last night reading the instructions (thanks Quijibo187). I "upgraded" them from my D/A brakes without paying a cent and for a while, regretted it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-08, 11:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,185
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Thanks, I'm looking at that link now... Boy, I...

Thanks, I'm looking at that link now... Boy, I spent an hour trying to realign those brakes!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-10-08, 11:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,185
Posted By Bike enthusiast

ZG brake users... HELP!

Ok, I got some used ZG brakes (SS 05) and they seem to "self align" all of the time and keep moving back and forth relative to the center mounting bolt. I mounted them to the frame but can still move...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 06:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,538
Posted By Bike enthusiast

PCad: "HTFU!"

PCad: "HTFU!"
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 06:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By Bike enthusiast

200 miles... Due to crash less than a week before.

200 miles... Due to crash less than a week before.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 06:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,096
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Make sure you check the shifter cables/sleeves....

Make sure you check the shifter cables/sleeves. Replacing (very cheap - relatively speaking) and maintaining those makes heck of a difference in shifting. Also check your wear on your chain and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 06:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 910
Posted By Bike enthusiast

If you live in richmond: ...

If you live in richmond:

http://richmond.craigslist.org/bik/851145551.html
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,212
Posted By Bike enthusiast

Water? Not for those really long rides.... You...

Water? Not for those really long rides.... You need to replenish your lost electrolytes... A lot of cyclists use HEED (sport drink specifically designed with cycling in mind) including me, it's one...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 920
Posted By Bike enthusiast

+1 You won't be able to pedal at any...

+1

You won't be able to pedal at any effective rate without being clipped in. Been there, done that....
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