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Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-13, 02:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,849
Posted By kninetik

Currently have Boas on 2011 S-works shoe. Had to...

Currently have Boas on 2011 S-works shoe. Had to replace it this summer because the mechanism became loose enough to adjust with a single finger. Replacements were easy to source and easy to install....
Forum: Northeast
06-24-13, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By kninetik

Try any and all routes to see what suites you....

Try any and all routes to see what suites you. Perhaps you'll come across a gem of a path and let us know!

Roosevelt Ave Bridge and roads leading to and away from it are legal. The 2013 map has...
Forum: Northeast
06-20-13, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By kninetik

Welcome to the outer edge of the borough. I...

Welcome to the outer edge of the borough. I noticed that your starting position is in Great Neck. If you are starting from that train station, here is much more "greener", safer and less congested...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-12, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,681
Posted By kninetik

You've caught me! You're right that it is not...

You've caught me! You're right that it is not random at all! Should've titled it "obscure objects that don't get its just rewards review".



My friend wanted just a sip out of my bottle and was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,681
Posted By kninetik

Random Review: Specialized Hydroflo Purist

We on bikeforums give credit to big ticket items such as space grade aero wheels and frames. Chat lots about saddles and shoes. We go on about the amazingness of CAAD and Thomson, but I'd like to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 02:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,933
Posted By kninetik

+4 Bought this cage recently to replace my...

+4 Bought this cage recently to replace my Bontrager Race Lite. The Elite Custom cages are tight and requires some force to get the bottle secured compared to other cages where you can drop a full...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 05:53 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,132
Posted By kninetik

+2

+2
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 09:54 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 13,254
Posted By kninetik

Mind Blown!

Mind Blown!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,988
Posted By kninetik

Converting a tri frame to a road positioned bike...

Converting a tri frame to a road positioned bike would've been really simple if the frame had a proprietary dual position seatpost. My Cannondale triathlon bike had such a seatpost that allowed both...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 08:00 AM
Replies: 691
Views: 142,194
Posted By kninetik

http://i48.tinypic.com/33djzw8.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/33djzw8.jpg
Forum: Northeast
08-16-12, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,346
Posted By kninetik

Will you make it? Dont kill yourself in the...

Will you make it? Dont kill yourself in the beginning and you should make it to the top.

Bear mountain from 9W to the start of Perkins Memorial Dr should be no problem for you. It starts slightly...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-12, 06:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,675
Posted By kninetik

I've had some hit and misses with glueless...

I've had some hit and misses with glueless patches. I've tried Lezyne, Park-Tools and some generic product with my LBS's name applied to it.

Generic Patch - Leaked immediately. Absolutely rubbish...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By kninetik

I was able to procure a 400 lumens to go along...

I was able to procure a 400 lumens to go along with the 200 lumens. I do NOT plan on descending Whiteface at night; that one makes me nervous in broad daylight! I should've said I was hitting the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By kninetik

Both! And while I do have the option of...

Both!

And while I do have the option of riding up early morning. I would like to see the great outdoors at night for a view of the stars. I have a 200 lumen front light but Im thinking since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 963
Posted By kninetik

Riding up a mountain in darkness?

I plan to climb a mountain in the Adirondacks which is toll road. It is closed to cyclists during the day but is accessible during early morning or late afternoon and beyond. Being from the city...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,764
Posted By kninetik

Ah! what I meant by hand was that I didnt use any...

Ah! what I meant by hand was that I didnt use any particularly awesome tools. Just a lockring tool, a 6" adjustable wrench and whatever force my arms can generate.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-12, 08:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,764
Posted By kninetik

Not worthy of being mentioned!; its just some...

Not worthy of being mentioned!; its just some stock wheelset that comes with a complete bike. Now that someone's mentioned it, my friend's Powertap steel hub has the same mileage as mine yet the hub...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-12, 06:18 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,764
Posted By kninetik

Do those Clip kits work on any manufacturer's...

Do those Clip kits work on any manufacturer's shimano hub or are they specific to their (American Classic) only?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,764
Posted By kninetik

Hungry Hungry Cassettes

I recently wanted to swap out my cassette and it was stuck to the freehub. Needed to hammer the cogs off and here is the reason why. My cassette likes to eat my freehub (nom nom nom). The middle cogs...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 07:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,780
Posted By kninetik

Without getting into the small details about...

Without getting into the small details about geometry. A "dual seatpost" is one where you can mount your saddle closer to the handlebars (tri position) or further from the handlebars (road position)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-12, 04:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,780
Posted By kninetik

If your bike has a dual seatpost, you can do it! ...

If your bike has a dual seatpost, you can do it!


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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-11, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,080
Posted By kninetik

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219528
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 48,719
Posted By kninetik

I'm also using the Trek bottle kit after using...

I'm also using the Trek bottle kit after using the Cage Rocket on Amazon. Inside, I carry a single tube, a single CO2, pair of tire levers, hex tool, and a bunch of tube patches. This is my setup...
Forum: Northeast
08-30-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By kninetik

I've done NYTC events in the past, mostly their...

I've done NYTC events in the past, mostly their biathlons. The central park biathlons are a nice short intro to multisports. The park is open to the public so beware of putting your head down and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,388
Posted By kninetik

I agree with all the pros youve mentioned; love...

I agree with all the pros youve mentioned; love everything about the Volt (fit, styling, airy-ness, optional visor) except for its weight and slightly stiff straps. On longer rides, I feel the strain...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 547
Posted By kninetik

Thanks for the heads up! Perfect timing since I...

Thanks for the heads up! Perfect timing since I needed a replacement for my old Gatorskins.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-11, 01:24 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 5,740
Posted By kninetik

Sram. For beefy hoods.

Sram. For beefy hoods.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-11, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,916
Posted By kninetik

The helmet seems to be routinely selling for...

The helmet seems to be routinely selling for around $220 on the internet which is what I paid for mine. I probably would've looked into the Atmos had I known they updated it with RocLoc5 and $70 in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-11, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,916
Posted By kninetik

Giro Aeon and Atmos helmet comparison

I found out my Atmos cracked and splurged on the newest of Giros. I couldn't find much user reviews or pictures for comparison so here's my contribution.

My quick take: The new Roc-Loc 5 is much...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-11, 11:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,970
Posted By kninetik

I invested in a rain bike not to stay dry but due...

I invested in a rain bike not to stay dry but due to sheer lazyness. I hated cleaning the grit and sand off the road bike everytime I got caught in some precipitation. The chain would also start...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,964
Posted By kninetik

I had a Lapierre X-lite 400 FDJ. Bought it purely...

I had a Lapierre X-lite 400 FDJ. Bought it purely for the design and color scheme. It developed a crack on the inside of a chainstay after a year. Since it was secondhand, I did not attempt to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-11, 06:19 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 535,345
Posted By kninetik

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206276
Forum: Northeast
06-11-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 837
Posted By kninetik

The subway tracks run along the multi-use pathway...

The subway tracks run along the multi-use pathway on the Queens side for about 100 yards.

While we're hatin' on the QBB, dont forget those gaudy tourists and waving children in those flying...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-11, 10:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,225
Posted By kninetik

When I used to religiously pump my tires to max...

When I used to religiously pump my tires to max psi, every brand of tire felt like a rock. Now that I'm lazy, I can feel the difference in tires with lower air pressures.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-11, 07:50 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 13,846
Posted By kninetik

Your Schwing is blocking the view of the nice...

Your Schwing is blocking the view of the nice oven. Make sure you scrub baked in grease and she'll last for years. WANT OVEN
Forum: Northeast
08-30-10, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,063
Posted By kninetik

Perkins Memorial Dr. is a "pleasant" consistent...

Perkins Memorial Dr. is a "pleasant" consistent grade climb. From the 9W south entrance to Bear Mountain Park, getting to the tower was about 4 to 5 miles. Very easy to just pace yourself and get to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,568
Posted By kninetik

Gotta agree with you Soil Samp on the pros and...

Gotta agree with you Soil Samp on the pros and cons. The CX236 seems a bit "fat" at the ankles and am now having clearance issues with my chain stays and crank arms. There are some noticeable...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-10, 08:29 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 6,103
Posted By kninetik

This -> Continental 4000S I've had flats...

This -> Continental 4000S
I've had flats Specialized Armadillos, Conti Gatorskin, Michelin Krylon Carbon. 4000S is 2.5k miles and still flat free.

And a close second to Assos Airjack jacket....
Forum: Triathlon
04-25-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,914
Posted By kninetik

I had issues with my ITB when I jumped from doing...

I had issues with my ITB when I jumped from doing 5 mile runs to half marathons. Because of this, I picked up cycling. After a season of only cycling and not running, I eased back into it. Even after...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,365
Posted By kninetik

I run SRAM shifting components with Shimano...

I run SRAM shifting components with Shimano cassette/chain/chainring. Sounds just like Shimano when pedaling. The sounds when shifting occurs however, are very distinct. It creates a louder sound but...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By kninetik

I should probably explain myself on the headtube....

I should probably explain myself on the headtube. The size 56 CAAD specs (56TT and 15.5HT) fell exactly in between sizes of the Lapierre's specs. I chose to "size up" to the size 55 X-lite (57TT and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-10, 07:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,513
Posted By kninetik

I have a Lapierre X-lite FDJ, which as border...

I have a Lapierre X-lite FDJ, which as border reiver mentioned, should be pretty much the same as a Xelius. I can only compare this to a CAAD9 which is my other bike. The biggest noticeable...
Forum: Northeast
11-09-09, 07:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 724
Posted By kninetik

It's the closest thing to cobblestoned paths of...

It's the closest thing to cobblestoned paths of Belgium. One would imagine all the damaged sections are left there to slow down riders and keep the path safe for everyone who uses it. I appreciate...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,960
Posted By kninetik

2008 Caad9, Whitening, 58cm

2008 Caad9, Whitening, 58cm
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By kninetik

I had my crashed SystemSix replaced with a CAAD9...

I had my crashed SystemSix replaced with a CAAD9 and would love to have the old Six back. Simply looking down and seeing those massive tubes on steriods inspired confidence. And although it shared...
Forum: Triathlon
10-07-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 843
Posted By kninetik

I've done some NYTC events and The Bronx Du and...

I've done some NYTC events and The Bronx Du and the Queens Du are my favorites. They are held in coolers times of Spring and the organizers shutdown the highway for the cycling portion of the event....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,275
Posted By kninetik

As previously mentioned, saddles are personal...

As previously mentioned, saddles are personal preference. For me, Arione lead to sleepy p.p. and the Toupe's sharp edges dug into my skin. The Inform RL has no sharp edges and is perfect... up to...
Forum: Triathlon
09-23-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,236
Posted By kninetik

Personally, just about any saddle feels great on...

Personally, just about any saddle feels great on a mountain bike. I can thank the upright position of the MTB for that because most of the pressure will fall on my sit bones. However, only one of my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,504
Posted By kninetik

I'm also a fan of tennis/running shorts for up to...

I'm also a fan of tennis/running shorts for up to 40 miles. Psychologically, if I know Im going out for long stretches, I'll grab cycling garb as insurance against saddle sores. Having the right...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-09, 06:10 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,342
Posted By kninetik

So that's where the legend of BF ended up!!!...

So that's where the legend of BF ended up!!! Great pic!
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