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Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,793
Posted By YungBurke

I always wondered what the result would be if...

I always wondered what the result would be if bamboo fibres were broken down by acid washing, and then laid up in a traditional carbon fibre weave and epoxied in layers.
Forum: Commuting
12-30-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,234
Posted By YungBurke

also, as your milage increases, it is important...

also, as your milage increases, it is important to be eating well. I generally use a half-portion of whey protein after a hard ride and I find it improves my recovery and helps me to not gorge...
Forum: Commuting
12-30-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By YungBurke

the 135 lumens seems to be sufficient for me. ...

the 135 lumens seems to be sufficient for me. You are right, it is zefal. I put both on my bike last night, the zefal pointed lower for local light and the cygolight down the road. I generally...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-09, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 723
Posted By YungBurke

Im too scared to bring mine anywhere exotic,...

Im too scared to bring mine anywhere exotic, especially not when Im straddling a 25 pound mechanical pedal horse at 20+ mph.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-09, 11:01 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,369
Posted By YungBurke

enginerd over here, but I can write just as well...

enginerd over here, but I can write just as well as any if the spirit moves me.
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By YungBurke

ah ok that makes sense. I honestly only bought...

ah ok that makes sense. I honestly only bought the light I did with my gift certificate because it was on a nasty sale. Does anyone know comparably how wide the beam is. The simpleton in the bike...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,952
Posted By YungBurke

I got quite a haul. Gift certificate to...

I got quite a haul. Gift certificate to performance which was used for M520 pedals and Mo86 shoes, forte 700x35 tires, cygolite pace 135 light. Pearl Izumi cyclone gloves, a zaifal battery light,...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By YungBurke

the lesser is a zaifal (sp?) 5 led 3AA powered...

the lesser is a zaifal (sp?) 5 led 3AA powered unit. the nicer is a cygolite pace 135
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 876
Posted By YungBurke

Here here. I like these because theyre open and...

Here here. I like these because theyre open and mud sheds out pretty easily. Even though I have them on road bikes, that comes in handy when I dismount to walk through a trail. Theyre also very...
Forum: Commuting
12-29-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 780
Posted By YungBurke

How should I distribute my lighting?

Hello and seasons greetings. I got two lights for christmas, along with some other loot, but im having trouble deciding how to arrange them. My original thought was to use the lighter/ less bright...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-09, 03:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,240
Posted By YungBurke

I am a big fan of the pearl izumi cyclones for...

I am a big fan of the pearl izumi cyclones for cold weather
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,664
Posted By YungBurke

I think that before you can even begin to make a...

I think that before you can even begin to make a controversial statement like that, you must qualify it. For instance, for your personal riding style maybe the 80's style of bike is as good as it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-09, 02:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By YungBurke

you could try hooking up a power supply to the...

you could try hooking up a power supply to the dyno and run it "reverse" so to speak. Sometimes you can juice up the magnets this way.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-20-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,210
Posted By YungBurke

that White VBC crank is slick... better start...

that White VBC crank is slick... better start saving my pennies
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-16-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,573
Posted By YungBurke

I mean its a CX bike also so its 38x16 and I like...

I mean its a CX bike also so its 38x16 and I like that for climbing in Atlanta, but have you never gone down a steep hill on a fixed gear? Sometimes my cadence ends up around 120-130 just "coasting"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-09, 08:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,573
Posted By YungBurke

saddle sores?

So ive been getting some serious sores whilst riding my fixed gear. I am getting them in cycling shorts, and I have never had problem with my multispeed bike. I assumed that the issue was the seat...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-09, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 701
Posted By YungBurke

i use a fantom cross uno, so the spacing is 120...

i use a fantom cross uno, so the spacing is 120 and the wheels are track specific. Therefore, I almost have to use SS specific wheels and are neutrally dished
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-09, 10:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,992
Posted By YungBurke

I think thats the SRAM one. I believe that model...

I think thats the SRAM one. I believe that model does come in 120 mm also
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-12-09, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 629
Posted By YungBurke

open pro

open pro
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-09, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 540
Posted By YungBurke

does your LBS only sell shimano par chance?

does your LBS only sell shimano par chance?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-09, 04:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,160
Posted By YungBurke

very nice. Sorry your neighbor is a cop...

very nice. Sorry your neighbor is a cop though... that wouldnt work out well for me with my ahh, hobbies.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,786
Posted By YungBurke

Where did you get the idea that TSA was...

Where did you get the idea that TSA was reasonable? I have accidentally brought large knives onboard more then once without them noticing, but whenever there is a silly matchbook or something like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 06:12 PM
Replies: 786
Views: 127,686
Posted By YungBurke

Here are some shots from Kennesaw mountain...

Here are some shots from Kennesaw mountain battlefield north of atlanta. lots of cannons
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 874
Posted By YungBurke

I tried to do something similar on an ARx, but I...

I tried to do something similar on an ARx, but I cant get the cage back on. When the spring is unwound its too wide to fit in the housing for it, but I cant wind it up without it being in the housing
Forum: Commuting
08-02-09, 08:00 AM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,737
Posted By YungBurke

While I understand that youre using "fredified"...

While I understand that youre using "fredified" in a tongue in cheek manner, I dont understand the whole fred thing. How does making a bike more functional, or riding in a comfortable way open one...
Forum: Commuting
08-02-09, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By YungBurke

im sorry i upset you MN. I posted this in...

im sorry i upset you MN. I posted this in commuting because there is a good sense of community here and I would have thought people would enjoy reading. I understand your viewpoint on critical...
Forum: Touring
08-01-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 551
Posted By YungBurke

I dont believe so. The 09s have a different...

I dont believe so. The 09s have a different paint job, the '10s might be coming out soon (do bike model years work like car ones?) I got an 08 jamis satellite and its a very nice bike, I thought...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By YungBurke

A Night of Firsts

I managed to pop my cherry on several things last night. I attended my first critical mass ride (atlanta), rode fixed for the first time, and drank a 40 in a public park for the first time:lol:. I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-09, 03:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,120
Posted By YungBurke

im not really trying to be combative here pops,...

im not really trying to be combative here pops, but no. Fire roads are not mountain biking, but a mountain bike is useful here and is a large part of my riding. Its basically a money issue, I can...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-09, 03:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,120
Posted By YungBurke

We shall see. Im taking it on a semi extended...

We shall see. Im taking it on a semi extended trip with my uncle over massanutten (sp?) mountain in northern VA when I head back up to school. Even if it isnt as good for singletrack as the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,120
Posted By YungBurke

^ true true. I see now that the ribbing was more...

^ true true. I see now that the ribbing was more good natured pestering than anything malicious. I guess im a bit more defensive after a binge of posts in the road forum were met with "we need...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-09, 10:18 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,120
Posted By YungBurke

i mountain bike fairly regularly. My point wasnt...

i mountain bike fairly regularly. My point wasnt to discount the thread and say noone cares, I was pointing out that "caring" is really a relative term on an internet forum. I was a bit out of...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-09, 09:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,120
Posted By YungBurke

dont act like UMD and botto. I mean who really...

dont act like UMD and botto. I mean who really cares if mtnbiker66 raised a bike snob? No one probably is terribly concerned but this is bikeFORUMs and people converse on forums. The CX bike is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,994
Posted By YungBurke

I dont know exactly what syndrome I have is...

I dont know exactly what syndrome I have is called, but the symptoms are similar. My problem comes from a lack of clearance between my medial fat pads in my knees and my thigh bones, so when they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-29-09, 08:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,120
Posted By YungBurke

Ha, this is funny. Hardrocks ARE pieces o' ****e...

Ha, this is funny. Hardrocks ARE pieces o' ****e IMO. I just sold mine, finally. Im going the cyclocross route this time around since my MTBing is more of the adventure style. The CX probably...
Forum: Commuting
07-29-09, 07:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,562
Posted By YungBurke

my LORD. thats beautiful. Is the whole frame...

my LORD. thats beautiful. Is the whole frame lugged? I cant see the pics very well but it looks like parts are fillet brazed and some lugged. Very beautiful either way, I especially dig that fork....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-09, 07:23 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,305
Posted By YungBurke

sk33t

sk33t
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-09, 07:15 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 29,377
Posted By YungBurke

is she classic or vintage?

is she classic or vintage?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,189
Posted By YungBurke

just purchased in white. I hope the 49 frame...

just purchased in white. I hope the 49 frame isnt too small, but with little TT slope, the 52 would be too big fo sho. Maybe i can fit 52 on the road, but the boys would be pissed about a top tube...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,476
Posted By YungBurke

That, hopefully a frosty mug filled with hoppy...

That, hopefully a frosty mug filled with hoppy beer for after also
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-09, 08:12 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 67,183
Posted By YungBurke

just ordered a 49 cm in white. i figured I...

just ordered a 49 cm in white. i figured I better go with the smaller frame for ease of mount and dismount. I can wait to lay leg to this thing.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-26-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 67,183
Posted By YungBurke

Yeah thats what I would have thought, but I have...

Yeah thats what I would have thought, but I have heard some horror stories about the Moto 29er singlespeeds getting fragged on the trail. I am thinking that the 120 spacing is a nice touch too. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-09, 10:58 AM
Replies: 600
Views: 146,684
Posted By YungBurke

The FDJ uniform is pretty cool with the blue...

The FDJ uniform is pretty cool with the blue clovers
Forum: Commuting
07-25-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 6,886
Posted By YungBurke

Couldnt he have caught up to them if they were on...

Couldnt he have caught up to them if they were on BMX bikes? They would have been screwed if they kicked me on my bike
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-22-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 67,183
Posted By YungBurke

whats the durability like? I will probably pull...

whats the durability like? I will probably pull the trigger on one once I sell the MTB
Forum: Touring
07-19-09, 03:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By YungBurke

discs will probably overheat a lot less often...

discs will probably overheat a lot less often than rims will however
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,971
Posted By YungBurke

Wow dr pete, I hope when I grow up I can be as...

Wow dr pete, I hope when I grow up I can be as cool as you
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 6,582
Posted By YungBurke

Solution: Take his fat, ballpark peanut eating...

Solution: Take his fat, ballpark peanut eating ***** outside, set up non cycling specific obstacle course. Spank him at obstacle course, preferably thrice. Inform him that your primary exercise is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 08:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,369
Posted By YungBurke

I have some 175s on a backup bike and Im 5'7''. ...

I have some 175s on a backup bike and Im 5'7''. When I pedal a high cadence they give me an awkward bouncing sensation since my hips can *just* barely rotate the full length.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 08:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,073
Posted By YungBurke

false. the worst fashion is skinny jeans on males

false. the worst fashion is skinny jeans on males
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