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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-18-17, 07:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,152
Posted By BikeAnon

I think Specialized read this thread: ...

I think Specialized read this thread:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-16, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Amazon "dynamic pricing" so I don't know how long...

Amazon "dynamic pricing" so I don't know how long it will last (I've seen the prices change in seconds).

http://www.amazon.com/Cirrus-Stainless-Length-±6-Degree-Diameter/dp/B008OHEJPS

$8.27 4ZA...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 03:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,424
Posted By BikeAnon

Can I get a vote right now to exclude Chinese...

Can I get a vote right now to exclude Chinese knock-off gear (clothing, components, etc.) from the thread?

That could go on for a long time, and get off track fast.

Side-note: I have a pair of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-16, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,395
Posted By BikeAnon

Thanks everyone! Tim_Iowa, your decoder is just...

Thanks everyone! Tim_Iowa, your decoder is just what I was looking for, to get sorted on the different lines of 9 speed stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-16, 08:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,395
Posted By BikeAnon

Thanls for all the tips. On the MTB side,...

Thanls for all the tips.

On the MTB side, give me the rundown of Shimano groupings. On the road, I know it goes:
- Dura Ace
- Ultegra
- 105
- anything else (I don't care, I don't use it)
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-23-16, 08:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,281
Posted By BikeAnon

To see what size tire you can run, head over to...

To see what size tire you can run, head over to the bike with your Allen-key set.

Start poking keys between the tire and the frame/brakes. When things look as large as you'd dare go, stop.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-16, 08:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,395
Posted By BikeAnon

Recommend a Shimano rear mech that works well with 34x36 10 speed

Ultegra 10 speed shifters. 50x34 up front, 11 or 12x36 cassette. Putting together a second bike from parts.

I want a rear derailleur that can be found for under $70 or so, new or used. It can be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-16, 08:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,111
Posted By BikeAnon

That's a fairly large stack on top of the...

That's a fairly large stack on top of the headset. I think you can go lower.

Don't forget to cut the steerer when you do. Don't want it poking you in the chest.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-16, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

pricepoint.com is back with free shipping, no...

pricepoint.com is back with free shipping, no minimum. Plus $15 off for $150 / $30 off $300.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-16, 10:48 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Thanks for the tip! here's the link to tubes....

Thanks for the tip! here's the link to tubes. Several sizes available for under $2, with free shipping todaay. Time to stock up.
Price Point Tube | Inner tube | Presta | Schrader | Valve

...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

From where? Link?

From where? Link?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-16, 06:32 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Interesting GoPro Mount for under $6...

Interesting GoPro Mount for under $6 (http://www.amazon.com/Red-E-GoPro-Camera-Bike-Mount/dp/B010AAC9Q2/)

500756

You can add an external battery...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-15, 05:37 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Vuelta Corsa Lite Road Wheelset...

Vuelta Corsa Lite Road Wheelset (http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_566768_-1___)
Website specs call them 1570 grams. Mine were a bit under that.

I have two sets, and I'm very happy...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-15, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Thanks, Sy! While I was on the site, I also...

Thanks, Sy!

While I was on the site, I also grabbed a set of these for $54. Full tights with Kiss 3 chamois.

Castelli Ergo Bib Tights - Men's Tights & Bib Tights | Competitive Cyclist...
Forum: Commuting
03-01-15, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 919
Posted By BikeAnon

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/conditional_risk.png

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/conditional_risk.png
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-15, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,199
Posted By BikeAnon

BBQ Grill Spray Paint. Clean the surface...

BBQ Grill Spray Paint.

Clean the surface well, alcohol wipe.... then warm the rims with a hair dryer. Not hot, just warm.

Nothing "paints" aluminum permanently, but grill paint does as good a...
Forum: Commuting
11-14-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,177
Posted By BikeAnon

Allow me to introduce you to this: ...

Allow me to introduce you to this:
http://repairpal.com/images/managed/content_images/encyclopedia/heating-AC-controls.jpg

Turn those dials fully clockwise. In the time it takes to work up a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-14, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,301
Posted By BikeAnon

The pic is telling you whether to use the...

The pic is telling you whether to use the enclosed spacer or not.
Forum: Commuting
11-14-14, 11:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 6,177
Posted By BikeAnon

The word "tough" has taken a huge hit if it is...

The word "tough" has taken a huge hit if it is defined as "person who rides a bike even if it's not sunny".

That said... if you live in a large city, with bad weather... and you go to the places...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-14, 04:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,943
Posted By BikeAnon

You just missed the price-drop on the Vuelta...

You just missed the price-drop on the Vuelta Corsas at Nashbar. I just picked up my second set of Corsa Lites... this time for $168.

I've got 4,000 miles on my first set. Trouble-free. I'm so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-14, 09:59 AM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Nashbar "hidden" shipping-discount deal..... ...

Nashbar "hidden" shipping-discount deal.....


On their site they offer "Free Shipping On Your Entire Order With Any Garmin Brand Purchase".

If your shipping is going to run over $10... throw...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-14, 07:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,119
Posted By BikeAnon

How did this thread get 14 replies before this...

How did this thread get 14 replies before this response?

Find my iPhone.

It's built in. It's free. She can check where you are (or where you were last seen by a signal).

Doesn't have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-06-14, 05:48 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,707
Posted By BikeAnon

Great job. Don't let the scale get you down.......

Great job. Don't let the scale get you down.... When I was losing weight there would be WEEKS of no change, even with a better eating plan, and more exercise. Then other weeks, I'd lose more than I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-04-14, 05:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,707
Posted By BikeAnon

Congrats on the accomplishment. What has your...

Congrats on the accomplishment. What has your weekly mileage been lately?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-28-14, 05:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,822
Posted By BikeAnon

Im going slightly off-topic, but this thread...

Im going slightly off-topic, but this thread seems like a good place to ask....

I'm an enthusiast-rider, who can finish in the bottom of the top-third of local "citizen" road races (under 50...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,618
Posted By BikeAnon

I agree that the calorie-burn numbers are wildly...

I agree that the calorie-burn numbers are wildly incorrect. Especially ones that skew based on weight (when cycling). The formulas are poor.

One of the biggest problems is they start by trying to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-22-14, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By BikeAnon

Yup. broken link. Sorry about that.... ...

Yup. broken link. Sorry about that....
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/14286642320_18f023d2a6_c.jpg
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-14, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By BikeAnon

I just took a pic. My O-rings came from a...

I just took a pic. My O-rings came from a light-mount, so they have the little tabs on them, but a regular O-ring would do the job just as well.

388806
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-21-14, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,124
Posted By BikeAnon

Attach rubber O-rings under the two screws of...

Attach rubber O-rings under the two screws of your water bottle. The O-rings should be just big enough to slip the pump through. Find them at a plumbing-supply, or auto-parts store. They are a couple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-14, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,265
Posted By BikeAnon

I'm getting a little sick of the "greatest...

I'm getting a little sick of the "greatest generation" bullcrap.

The same "generation" that stormed Normandy also invaded France in the first place. The "generation" that ended WWII also STARTED...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-14, 06:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,826
Posted By BikeAnon

I realize they are not the same wheels, but they...

I realize they are not the same wheels, but they are in the same family.... I have a set of WH-7700 wheels. 16 spoke front and rear. I've almost never been below 200 lbs, and I've been as much as 250...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-26-14, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,709
Posted By BikeAnon

You can have two bikes. You can have many...

You can have two bikes.
You can have many bikes.
You can never have too many bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-14, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3,146
Views: 949,623
Posted By BikeAnon

Thanks. Just placed an order.

Thanks. Just placed an order.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 16,693
Posted By BikeAnon

So, you're OK with robbing the living bees, but...

So, you're OK with robbing the living bees, but you're not OK with using decomposed plants?







Yeah, I bumped a 9 year old thread for that joke. :D
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-08-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,169
Posted By BikeAnon

Welcome to the forum. I would assume being...

Welcome to the forum.

I would assume being "doored by a taxi" in NYC is like getting chased by a dog upstate. Ride enough miles, it's gonna happen.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,600
Posted By BikeAnon

This is the type of advice you read about in...

This is the type of advice you read about in magazines. If the hill is beyond what you are capable of... there is no "spin, relax, or controlled breathing". It's beyond that. Once you are in your...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-14, 02:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,600
Posted By BikeAnon

I've been dealing with this myself. Throw out all...

I've been dealing with this myself. Throw out all the magazine/internet articles that tell you how to climb. The advice in those are repeated over and over, but don't apply to us. Crap like "ride out...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,457
Posted By BikeAnon

fietsbob, thanks for the link. The Pentaclip you...

fietsbob, thanks for the link. The Pentaclip you show costs more than a full seatpost, though.

I did buy a seatpost like in my first post. It does have enough rotation of the rails to allow...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,672
Posted By BikeAnon

As mentioned, the cross BB is higher off the...

As mentioned, the cross BB is higher off the ground.

Draw a line in your pics between the wheel axles. Note that the line crosses much closer to the center of the 'cross crank, than it does to the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-03-14, 05:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 650
Posted By BikeAnon

Ok

Ok
Forum: Triathlon
04-30-14, 05:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,445
Posted By BikeAnon

With that is your goal, you will be ready. ...

With that is your goal, you will be ready.

Here's a story to inspire you.....

Several years ago, I was in a similar situation, except running was my problem. Crazy as it sounds... I needed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-14, 10:18 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,562
Posted By BikeAnon

Wingnuts! I had forgotten all about them,...

Wingnuts! I had forgotten all about them, OldsCool!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 09:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,562
Posted By BikeAnon

Picture riding here, only sometimes making your...

Picture riding here, only sometimes making your own trail.....

http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/x/path-wheat-field-5835243.jpg

We didn't concern ourselves with whether it was a "road bike", since...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 01:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,562
Posted By BikeAnon

I've actually never given any thought to whether...

I've actually never given any thought to whether I get on from the right or left. I'll have to pay attention.

Growing up where I did, and doing the kind of riding that comes along with crossing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-14, 07:04 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,296
Posted By BikeAnon

I want to see pics of the angle of your saddle,...

I want to see pics of the angle of your saddle, and the relationship with your stem. I'm going to bet your problem has much more to do with poor fit, than lack of padding.

That said, increasing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-14, 06:56 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,562
Posted By BikeAnon

Slightly off topic, but I'm going to add my own...

Slightly off topic, but I'm going to add my own blasphemy to this thread....

The QR on my front wheel is on the right-hand side. It tucks nicely behind the fork when closed.

For those who have...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-14, 01:27 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,553
Posted By BikeAnon

Is this a real question? Campag4life.... Let...

Is this a real question?

Campag4life.... Let me help you, as someone has messed with your computer. In your browser options, make sure there is a checkmark next to "View Images on Web Pages"! ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-14, 06:34 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,553
Posted By BikeAnon

That looks fantastic! Now... how are we...

That looks fantastic!

Now... how are we gonna de-logo those tires?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-14, 01:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,839
Posted By BikeAnon

RPK79 and dtrain are sitting around their...

RPK79 and dtrain are sitting around their favorite bar (that they spend WAY too much time in) and a conversation goes like this:

New Customer: Waitress, what's a good beer, here?
Waitress:...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-14, 12:54 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 572,043
Posted By BikeAnon

Too good-looking for a tiny thumbnail:

Too good-looking for a tiny thumbnail:
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