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Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-11, 06:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,342
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I have a Seven Elium SG, which I love. I weighed...

I have a Seven Elium SG, which I love. I weighed (*cough*) 188 pounds this morning (seasonal). The Elium has Ti down tube, head tube, and chainstays while the top tube, seat tube, seatstays and fork...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

The camera store I stopped at had both Crumpler...

The camera store I stopped at had both Crumpler and Lowepro bags. The Crumplers appear to be well made, but the material they use is heavy, and the laptop pockets were a really tight fit for my 15"...
Forum: Commuting
05-02-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Yeah, my idea was to stop at a few stores on the...

Yeah, my idea was to stop at a few stores on the way home to see what was available. I stopped at a luggage store, a camera store, and an Apple store. Bought the Incase at the Apple store since it...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Actually, that one is a win-win for me. Lash...

Actually, that one is a win-win for me. Lash straps are just something else to flap around while riding.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 02:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Well, that recommendation does me no good. Wegner...

Well, that recommendation does me no good. Wegner (aka SwissGear) makes a lot of backpacks. I do like having a waist strap, though, so maybe it's good I didna gota Swiss Gear.
Forum: Commuting
04-30-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I rode into work today. My Garmin was on the...

I rode into work today. My Garmin was on the fritz and I couldn't remember the reset key sequence, so I don't know the eact mileage, but it was about 15 miles. Overall, quite good experience. With...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I stopped by the a couple stores on the way home...

I stopped by the a couple stores on the way home and bought this (http://goincase.com/products/detail/nylon-backpack-cl55027/3)backpack :
...
Forum: Commuting
04-29-08, 04:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,028
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Need backpack for commuting - but wait

I have a road bike that I ride pretty frequently. It has no provisions for saddlebags or the like. I want to start commuting on it, but I'll need to carry my 15" Lenovo laptop plus my work clothes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 05:17 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,869
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I do this: ...

I do this:
http://www.targus.com/us/product_images/pa400u_img4_accessories_b.jpg

with this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/311uZbGCvBL._AA280_.jpg
Targus Defcon 1 Ultra...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-08, 11:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,801
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Assuming you're talking about something like...

Assuming you're talking about something like these:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tXaYkMcJL._SS500_.jpg
or
http://www.performancebike.com/product_images/500/40-2302-NCL-CLAMP.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

The fabric is pretty stretchy. The waist isn't...

The fabric is pretty stretchy. The waist isn't very stretched (feels perfect that way, actually), the suspenders are stretched (but less in the riding position on the bike), and the legs are pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-08, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

The Large arrived today. While the only DeMarchi...

The Large arrived today. While the only DeMarchi size chart I could find said it fits from 5.8 to 6.1 feet (what a curious combination of decimal and Imperial units), I find that at 5'11" it's a bit...
Forum: Northern California
03-10-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,227
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I live in those mountains, and can attest that...

I live in those mountains, and can attest that bicyclists when in the shadows created by the trees can be hard to see - especially from cars that happen to be in a clearing of sunlight. While riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-08, 10:34 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,576
Posted By Smorgasbord42

This happened to me with my new Seven. Turned out...

This happened to me with my new Seven. Turned out that the headset was a tad loose. Got it tightened. A month or so later it happened again. Headset (Chris King) had loosened. Got it tightened and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 07:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Oh well, I ordered the Large size earlier today....

Oh well, I ordered the Large size earlier today. Guess I'll wait until it comes and see how it fits. My guess is that I'll be fine in the waist and leg circumference. What concerns me is whether my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,851
Posted By Smorgasbord42

There are lots of deals still out there. For...

There are lots of deals still out there.
For instance the De Marchi Race Bib Short (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=20973) at $50, the Castelli YPro Bib Shorts ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Ding-ding-ding! We're about the same size, so a...

Ding-ding-ding! We're about the same size, so a Large is, in fact, what I should get. Thanks.

I like Castelli, too. I have a pair of their YPro Bib shorts that I wear all the time, also in Large,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I believe DeMarchi's printed size (32"-34"...

I believe DeMarchi's printed size (32"-34" waist), but am a little worried about height - both of the straps and of the legs - these are tights with straps. It's weird that DeMarchi's site ...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 11:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Thanks. I found this sizing chart...

Thanks. I found this sizing chart (https://www.gearandtraining.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=71), which says that a Large is for 5.8' to 6.1' with regular build. Nashbar says that a Large is for...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

De Marchi Contour Racing Bib Tight?

Nashbar is selling the De Marchi Contour Racing Bib Tights (http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?sku=23300)for $112 (after 10% discount)....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,215
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Congrats - 4 out of 5 sources we provided show my...

Congrats - 4 out of 5 sources we provided show my spelling as correct, the fifth is silent.

Any way you spell it, it was a fine ride that I highly recommend this week.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,215
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Really?...

Really? (http://www.webster-dictionary.net/definition/Hookey)

Are you sure? (http://www.answers.com/topic/hookey-1)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 01:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,341
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Are you sure you have them adjusted properly? You...

Are you sure you have them adjusted properly? You have to adjust them on the bike and be sure you don't go too tight. I find on group rides that my Elium SG out-coasts almost everybody, and at 5' 11"...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,215
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I played hookey yesterday and did the East side...

I played hookey yesterday and did the East side Mt. Hamilton round-trip for the first time. This week is a great time to do this ride - the weather is perfect (not too hot nor cold) and the road is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-08, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,341
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Well, he's already paying a premium for a "name"...

Well, he's already paying a premium for a "name" frame and the color scheme of something like Mavic ES wheels would probably complement his frame (depending on how well the oranges match)....
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-08, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 577
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Resale value is probably the most important...

Resale value is probably the most important reason to upgrade.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 03:12 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,120
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Actually, there's a better model from the same...

Actually, there's a better model from the same company:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31%2BcKPjf4oL._SS500_.jpg

This one does 260 psi.

Joe Blow ACE floor pump...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 02:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,013
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I have to say that the combination of Sidi...

I have to say that the combination of Sidi Dominator 5 with Speedplay Frogs works very very well on or off the bike.

Light, stiff, easy clip-in and out, nice float, two-sided pedals (available...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,475
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Just to keep a Seven thread going - why the Axiom...

Just to keep a Seven thread going - why the Axiom Race instead of the Axiom SG? Do you compete?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-08, 12:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,657
Posted By Smorgasbord42

What you're hearing is that none of us can say...

What you're hearing is that none of us can say for sure without seeing you on the bike, due to diffs in bike sizing, bike customizing, and your own personal flexibility and preferences. In true BF...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 919
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I have, and like, a Selle SMP Glider. I tried...

I have, and like, a Selle SMP Glider. I tried over a dozen saddles in about half a year before settling on the Glider. Whether it'll work for you, however, depends on your body and your bike's...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 622
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Here's what a couple of them should look like: ...

Here's what a couple of them should look like:
http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3153/img1175cx9.jpg
and
http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/3043/img1191rb6.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,431
Posted By Smorgasbord42

This is what caught my eye: So, the...

This is what caught my eye:




So, the companies are managed separately and can even compete with one another. I bet that won't last.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 30,827
Posted By Smorgasbord42

A better compromise, IMO, are the so-called "open...

A better compromise, IMO, are the so-called "open tubulars" like the Deda Corsa RS or Vittoria Open Corsa CX. These are clinchers that mount on clincher rims, but the tread side is built like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 17,512
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Sounds like a quote from The Money Pit...

Sounds like a quote from The Money Pit (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091541/quotes).
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-08, 06:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,338
Posted By Smorgasbord42

A lot of motorcycle riders also ride bicycles - I...

A lot of motorcycle riders also ride bicycles - I guess it's a two wheel thing. Bikers and Bikers share a concern about educating clueless cagers.

Since it was cheaper, I had the LBS set up my...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,834
Posted By Smorgasbord42

More realistically (52,000 feet of total ascent...

More realistically (52,000 feet of total ascent in a day?), doing a total ascent of a mile (5280 ft) in a 40 mile horizontal ride adds a mere 66 feet to the distance - that's a 0.03% increase....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,271
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I'm not an expert in bike tech, much less bike...

I'm not an expert in bike tech, much less bike tech soothsaying, but right now it appears that Cannondale has a long way to go in trying to make its BB30 a true standard. Campy has been completely...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-15-08, 01:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 36,847
Posted By Smorgasbord42

I'm planning on going custom with the frame, and...

I'm planning on going custom with the frame, and expecting to mix and match components as appropriate - for instance 700x25 tires with wide gearing (needs low for uphills and moderately high for...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-14-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 36,847
Posted By Smorgasbord42

This is a very timely thread. My wife had neck...

This is a very timely thread. My wife had neck surgery a while back (two vertabrae are now fused together), and so she has to have the bars higher than her saddle. I've currently got her old Trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-08, 05:57 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,236
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Yeah, this bike ...

Yeah, this bike (http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23647&subcategory_ID=3040)is more the sweet spot for the Performance house brand. With the not-hard-to-find 10% to 15% off coupon...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-08, 05:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 663
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Changing 12/25 to 12/27 on a triple - what do I need to know?

On a bike with a standard triple crank (52/39/30), can I simply swap the existing 12/25 cassette for a 12/27 cassette and then perform some derailleur adjustments, or do I need to add chain links, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 781
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Time for YAVFF (Yet Another Vote For Frogs)....

Time for YAVFF (Yet Another Vote For Frogs). Speedplay frogs are great for road biking, including long rides, rides up hills, etc., etc. The pedals are light, 2-sided, easy to clip in and clip out....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 07:42 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,386
Posted By Smorgasbord42

If you get that piece, you might not need to do...

If you get that piece, you might not need to do any welding. If it's like the 2" version it has 2 hitch pin holes and the close one will not have the bar sticking out as far, which increases...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,386
Posted By Smorgasbord42

The videos are sales tools, not instruction...

The videos are sales tools, not instruction manuals. They do not describe a lot things you need to know to properly use the racks. The videos were not made by Thule nor Saris.

Thule's actual...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 05:29 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 11,903
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Yeah, a pound on the wheels is about the same as...

Yeah, a pound on the wheels is about the same as somewhere between 1.5 and 2.0 pounds on the frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 04:13 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,386
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Actually, weight capacity is similar. ...

Actually, weight capacity is similar.

Thule's specs (http://lib.store.yahoo.net/lib/orsracksdirect/thule-918-t2-add-on-installation-instructions-pdf.pdf) say that the per tray capacity is 60...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 10:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,386
Posted By Smorgasbord42

In looking at the photos in your Thelma review...

In looking at the photos in your Thelma review post, it looks like you have a pretty low hitch - aftermarket, below the bottom of the bumper on a low-slung sports car. I also don't know the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 06:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,386
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Actually, a 2-bike add-on is available for both...

Actually, a 2-bike add-on is available for both Saris and Thule racks. Interestingly, there's also a single bike add-on available for the Saris (but no, you can't stack two 1-bike add-ons or actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 03:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,386
Posted By Smorgasbord42

Or maybe you didn't have the Pro model for the...

Or maybe you didn't have the Pro model for the Cycle-On. The hand screw hitch tightening mechanism is actually pretty heavyweight - it's got a long screw and metal wedges inside the bottom hitch bar....
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