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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-19-10, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 802
Posted By SP-rocket

Pyeyo,I got my hip (metal on metal) four months...

Pyeyo,I got my hip (metal on metal) four months ago and I'm riding my bike again.Started riding four weeks after surgery slowly increasing mileage and adding some climbs.My rides now are 25-40 miles...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,757
Posted By SP-rocket

Twice Malibu rednecks tried to run me over.One...

Twice Malibu rednecks tried to run me over.One was driving red Ferrari Dino ,another was in black 6class BMW.Both times on empty canyon road.Still not bad for 25 years on local roads.
cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-07, 10:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,551
Posted By SP-rocket

Don't ride and don't feel guilty about it. I've...

Don't ride and don't feel guilty about it. I've been riding bikes for more than twenty years and last year experienced something you just described.Riding was not fun anymore but I missed my favorite...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-07, 11:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,568
Posted By SP-rocket

Ceiling fan, ceramic bearings A+

Ceiling fan, ceramic bearings A+
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-07, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,683
Posted By SP-rocket

Just take your shoes to any shoe repair place and...

Just take your shoes to any shoe repair place and they will restich the velcro to the strap.Had this done to my old Carnacs and DMT.It will last forever.
cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,950
Posted By SP-rocket

Jacques Anquetil keeps a low profile now,died in...

Jacques Anquetil keeps a low profile now,died in 1987.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,577
Posted By SP-rocket

How about gels, energy drinks, bars, maybe a...

How about gels, energy drinks, bars, maybe a couple of water bottles.
cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By SP-rocket

I have fork with aluminum steerer tube so looks...

I have fork with aluminum steerer tube so looks like shim will work.Thank you for your help,it is all new to me.Changing stem used to be much easier, who killed quill stem ?:rolleyes:
thanks:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-07, 10:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 375
Posted By SP-rocket

Stem and shimms

Can I use any threadless 1 1/8 diameter stem (with shimm) on 1.0 fork? When browsing online catalogs
I noticed some stems are sold with 1.0 shims and some without.New Ritchey WSC is "for 1 1/8...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-16-07, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By SP-rocket

Thank you xxyyzz,good to know there is nothing...

Thank you xxyyzz,good to know there is nothing wrong with my installation.It does look a bit odd, but I can live with that.
Thank you :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-15-07, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By SP-rocket

Ergo shifters on Cinelli 64 bar

I just installed Campy Ergo 10 speed shifters on Cinelli 64 bar.Everything works fine except shifters sit on a strange angle.With hoods aligned with bars curve and ends level with drops, ends are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-06, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2,898
Views: 445,950
Posted By SP-rocket

If a new guy can stay in fast paceline and mess...

If a new guy can stay in fast paceline and mess up your 40 mph sprints you better watch out.He is already better than you are after years of training.
cheers :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 11:10 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,098
Posted By SP-rocket

I had the same problem with my DMT shoes.After a...

I had the same problem with my DMT shoes.After a couple of miles they would become a torture devices and if Spanish Inquisition was still around I swear I would get a patent for those.I tried...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By SP-rocket

Thank you, I will ask mechanic to adjust it.Thank...

Thank you, I will ask mechanic to adjust it.Thank you for speedy response
cheers
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-06, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 601
Posted By SP-rocket

Bottom Bracket

Is it ok to heve a bit of a play in bottom bracket? I had new Record bottom bracket instelled rescently and noticed that it has a bit of a play.Not much but can be felt when pulling on crankarms.
No...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 05:35 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,161
Posted By SP-rocket

yep, just got new girlfriend

yep, just got new girlfriend
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 02:06 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,299
Posted By SP-rocket

Kelly Lemond

Kelly
Lemond
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,125
Posted By SP-rocket

Small cotton balls will eliminate some road...

Small cotton balls will eliminate some road noise.I use them on those cold days when keeping head temperature above freezing becomes rather important.If your head is not warm, rest of the body will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By SP-rocket

oops..damn fingers once I bonk so bad, I...

oops..damn fingers
once I bonk so bad, I considered eating grass I was sitting on.And that was about a mile from home after long hilly ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 02:50 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By SP-rocket

Once I bonk so bad,

Once I bonk so bad,
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-06, 12:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,495
Posted By SP-rocket

Hot shower after long cold ride.Washing off all...

Hot shower after long cold ride.Washing off all that dirt and sweat already making plans for next ride.
damn this hot coffee tastes great :)
cheers
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-06, 12:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,190
Posted By SP-rocket

Mike, maybe you are trying too much too...

Mike, maybe you are trying too much too soon.Riding 10- 15 miles every morning before breakfast sound like you are in a hurry to complete your workout in time for breakfast.Make sure you have enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-06, 10:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,950
Posted By SP-rocket

Ok, another expert here.Before you start...

Ok, another expert here.Before you start experimenting with another stem, seat position and seat height, make sure you have correct frame size.From looking at your pics. I think your frame is to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,577
Posted By SP-rocket

This is good place to start: ...

This is good place to start:

http://www.wrenchscience.com/WS1/Secure/Fitting/Height.asp
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-05, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By SP-rocket

Thank you sch. It's time to retire my good old...

Thank you sch. It's time to retire my good old Campy C-Record crank that served me well for all those years.I was thinking of Campy Record carbon, it looks just like my aluminum C-Record.
Thank You ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-05, 02:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 358
Posted By SP-rocket

10 speed crank

Will 10 speed Campy carbon or FSA crank work with 9 speed Campy Record cassette,derraileur and chain?
Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,584
Posted By SP-rocket

Couple of years ago when riding around San...

Couple of years ago when riding around San Fernando Valley in LA. i ended up riding for a short while with a group of guys, some of them dressed in Mercury jerseys.Familiar faces, group of riders on...
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