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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-10, 12:17 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,032
Posted By IAMTB

Have: 58cm Windsor Cyclo frame w/Carbon fork 32...

Have: 58cm Windsor Cyclo frame w/Carbon fork
32 spoke stock wheelset
Tektro Oryx brakes with pads(used but lots of life left)

Want: Brooks saddle - unsprung preferably brown but not mandatory...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-20-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,314
Posted By IAMTB

I really love my Karate Monkey, and I have...

I really love my Karate Monkey, and I have friends that ride the Kona Unit and Vassago Jabberwocky. The Jabberwocky is the lightest of the bunch but none are really light weight. I like the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-09, 03:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,147
Posted By IAMTB

I ride my cross bike everywhere. Crushed...

I ride my cross bike everywhere. Crushed limestone trails, mtn bike trails, rails to trails, bike paths, gravel and streets. It's really nice to be able to jump down into a limestone or mtn bike...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-14-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,083
Posted By IAMTB

I've ridden my cross bike on buff twisty single...

I've ridden my cross bike on buff twisty single track. It's a load of fun. You can certainly feel the trail more than with fat tires. It's no replacement for a mountain bike, but it will get you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-09, 10:50 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 8,231
Posted By IAMTB

Why so serious? No one can take a joke these...

Why so serious? No one can take a joke these days.

Riding bikes is fun.
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Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-09, 10:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,109
Posted By IAMTB

160mm rotors will be fine. Go 185 in front if...

160mm rotors will be fine. Go 185 in front if your worried about it. I'm a heavy rider and have 160s on my 29ers and have no issues.

As far as tires go you'll have to see what the frame can...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-20-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By IAMTB

I picked up that same zip top. So far it is very...

I picked up that same zip top. So far it is very good.

I'm now thinking about getting one of their baselayer shirts.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,737
Posted By IAMTB

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gohcURKrnSM/SafpR2bT3BI/...

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Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 696
Posted By IAMTB

Don't break the law.

Don't break the law.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,427
Posted By IAMTB

The frame is aluminum.

The frame is aluminum.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-16-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By IAMTB

Raleigh RX 1.0:...

Raleigh RX 1.0: http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/rx1/
My LBS has two of these and they are very nice. BB30 and Rival!

Giant TCX2:...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,338
Posted By IAMTB

You should take a look at the Specialized Allez...

You should take a look at the Specialized Allez Steel Double (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=45678&eid=4350&menuItemId=9256). Also be sure to check out the touring subforum.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-07-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By IAMTB

I know two people locally that have broken their...

I know two people locally that have broken their fisher frames and I have broken mine as well. I swapped my alu frame for the steel ferrous frame, but I've purchased my last fisher product.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,071
Posted By IAMTB

A friend has a Voodoo Canzo and really likes it. ...

A friend has a Voodoo Canzo and really likes it. I'd say definitely look at it. I'm not hot on GF with all of their frame breakages. But you should probably look at them too. The Salsa Big Mama...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-06-09, 01:04 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 10,004
Posted By IAMTB

It's a Kent Eriksen "Sweetpost". The Fisher...

It's a Kent Eriksen "Sweetpost". The Fisher Ferrous pictured is a new warranty frame that replaced a cracked XCal frame. The ti seatpost made quite a difference on the al frame of the XCal. Might...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By IAMTB

Tough crowd...I was riding in the rain at the...

Tough crowd...I was riding in the rain at the time.

Scorer75 those are the same reasons why I considered selling them earlier in the year. In the end their online and local reputation swayed me...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By IAMTB

That is the SL model.

That is the SL model.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 10:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 784
Posted By IAMTB

Snapped a spoke on my Ksryiums

I was riding in to town on a bike path last night. At a gravel road crossing there was a little dip in the gravel and then a small lip as the pavement started again. As I was going over them I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-09, 02:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 10,004
Posted By IAMTB

Yeah man 29er dogs are where it's at now. No one...

Yeah man 29er dogs are where it's at now. No one wants the 26er dogs anymore. And I was the first to have a 29er dog!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 10,004
Posted By IAMTB

Hey a club I can be a member of! I ride a 29er. ...

Hey a club I can be a member of! I ride a 29er. And like it. I think I even have two of them. And a dog.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_zkjHifPCris/SrjBwfonNxI/AAAAAAAADYc/VFXEkNClNEM/s640/IMG_1471.JPG...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,687
Posted By IAMTB

I have not had good luck with the wheels. They...

I have not had good luck with the wheels. They were initially trued by my LBS and have been back twice to be trued again(in ~1000 miles). Not a good track record. I finally got tired of messing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,081
Posted By IAMTB

Yes go back to bringing them Miller High Life.

Yes go back to bringing them Miller High Life.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-02-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 976
Posted By IAMTB

Do yourself a favor and pick up some wool socks. ...

Do yourself a favor and pick up some wool socks. IMHO there is nothing better for winter riding. I'm partial to the Costco Merino Wool socks, cheap and effective.

Winter shoes will work better...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-02-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,287
Posted By IAMTB

Take a look at the Raleigh Sojourn...

Take a look at the Raleigh Sojourn (http://www.raleighusa.com/bikes/road/sojourn/). My local dealer has them in stock and they are sweet! Don't overlook the One Way...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-30-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,871
Posted By IAMTB

Surly Karate Monkey SS Wheel Size: 29" ...

Surly Karate Monkey SS
Wheel Size: 29"

Gary Fisher Ferrous
Wheel Size 29"
Why: 29ers seem to fit and feel better than 26ers did. Never had that "one with the bike" feeling on any of my 26ers...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-30-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,079
Posted By IAMTB

Step 1. Find an old short sleeve t-shirt. (I...

Step 1. Find an old short sleeve t-shirt. (I like plain white undershirts)
Step 2. Cut the sleeve off at the seem.
Step 3. Pull over head.

Works for me down to the 30's. Even lower if...
Forum: Winter Cycling
09-30-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 865
Posted By IAMTB

Anyone ever buy from minus33?

I'm trying to find some good (cheap) places to buy merino wool base-layers and jersey's. I found the website minus33.com. They have long sleeve base-layers for $45. This seems to be a pretty good...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,701
Posted By IAMTB

Proper pedaling form is something that doesn't...

Proper pedaling form is something that doesn't happen overnight. It takes practice. A quick google search turned up a few good articles that may help. Read much and practice much. It will come if...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-09, 01:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,822
Posted By IAMTB

Gios Compact Pro...

Gios Compact Pro (http://www.excelsports.com/new.asp?page=8&description=Compact+Pro+Frame&vendorCode=GIOS&major=1&minor=1) is a looker! You can even get the matching chrome...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,082
Posted By IAMTB

Do you ride your "good" bike around for fun?

I assume that most of you, like me, have several bikes. One is your favorite and the rest have a purpose or are generally cool. Do you ride your favorite bike to run errands or meet up with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-03-09, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 816
Posted By IAMTB

My vote would be a Surly Karate Monkey complete...

My vote would be a Surly Karate Monkey complete bike. If you're looking for a rigid single speed.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-28-09, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 580
Posted By IAMTB

+1 for the SLX. I have the triple and it's been...

+1 for the SLX. I have the triple and it's been great so far. But I've never used a decent Truvativ crank.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,591
Posted By IAMTB

I'm not aware of anything. I have my Ti seatpost...

I'm not aware of anything. I have my Ti seatpost in my aluminum mtn bike with nothing special on it. I would have thought they would have told me of any special needs when I purchased the seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,383
Posted By IAMTB

I started off with a friend for a quick 44 miler...

I started off with a friend for a quick 44 miler on our cross bikes. We took off down a paved bike path, rode it to the end. On the way back we took a detour to check out a crushed limestone path. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,591
Posted By IAMTB

A Ti seatpost would look great on your bike. A...

A Ti seatpost would look great on your bike. A Kent Eriksen or Moots or Black Sheep Ti post gets my vote. I run an Eriksen Ti post on my mtn bike and love it. Ti bikes with Ti posts look sexy.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,004
Posted By IAMTB

Brooks saddle and matching brooks bar tape!

Brooks saddle and matching brooks bar tape!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-09, 08:35 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,032
Posted By IAMTB

Gone.

Gone.
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
08-20-09, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 458,869
Posted By IAMTB

Have: Mavic Ksyrium SL wheelset Campy and...

Have: Mavic Ksyrium SL wheelset Campy and Shimano freehub bodies.

Want: 32 spoke wheelset. DT Swiss 240/King/Nice hubs - good spokes - good rims. Let me know what you have.

Please PM me as...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 18,287
Posted By IAMTB

Perhaps you should expand your bike possibilities...

Perhaps you should expand your bike possibilities outside of Specialized. Different bikes have different geometries. Find one that has a shorter top tube and taller head tube. Test ride as many...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,687
Posted By IAMTB

I've never weighed mine, but I can't see it being...

I've never weighed mine, but I can't see it being much more than 23#. I added a Brooks B17 so it's a little heavier than it started. The bike could easily lose some weight with a better wheelset.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-24-09, 08:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 437
Posted By IAMTB

The mullet setup (disc up front, v in the back)...

The mullet setup (disc up front, v in the back) works just fine. I run my ss that way. BB7's rule.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-23-09, 06:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,687
Posted By IAMTB

This has been a great bike for me as well. I...

This has been a great bike for me as well. I replaced the stem and saddle and have about 900 miles on it currently. It's getting new tires pretty quick, but otherwise it's held up just fine. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,908
Posted By IAMTB

I'm lucky enough to have a MUP 2 miles from my...

I'm lucky enough to have a MUP 2 miles from my house. The only thing I really have to watch out for after 9:00pm is raccoons. Not many trail users in the dark and the ones I do come across have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-17-09, 07:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,227
Posted By IAMTB

+1 for white. The black with the gray fork looks...

+1 for white. The black with the gray fork looks odd to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,294
Posted By IAMTB

For most team apparel go here: PBK...

For most team apparel go here: PBK (http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?cat=Team%20Clothing%202009)

Otherwise a quick google search of the team name will probably yield the results you wish: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,898
Posted By IAMTB

Yep that is straight up porn. It looks...

Yep that is straight up porn. It looks fantastic! Great job on the build.

I love my Campy Centaur setup. I have the 08 carbon stuff but I think the standard metal version looks much better. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-15-09, 09:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,978
Posted By IAMTB

Thanks for the set up tip here. I just changed...

Thanks for the set up tip here. I just changed the pads on my Tektro Oryx. They used to have the thick washer on the outside and I moved it to the wheel side. Pretty easy change and a big change...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Posted By IAMTB

I have a niteride minewt mini-usb. I use it...

I have a niteride minewt mini-usb. I use it offroad at night mounted to my handlebar. It's plenty of light to ride to night. But like cyclezen said, two sources of light would be much better. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,229
Posted By IAMTB

Great Job! Karma to both of you. ...

Great Job! Karma to both of you.

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Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,394
Posted By IAMTB

I have a Windsor not a Motobecane, but yes. I'm...

I have a Windsor not a Motobecane, but yes. I'm very friendly
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