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Forum: Triathlon
10-25-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By Berns

signing the release waiver, is what I think he...

signing the release waiver, is what I think he means.
Forum: Triathlon
10-23-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,817
Posted By Berns

It fits me perfect! I took the dimensions from...

It fits me perfect! I took the dimensions from my Zipp2001 and carried them over to the QRoo. I have everything on the max shortness (without having to cut the seat tube) and it worked out great. ...
Forum: Triathlon
10-21-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,817
Posted By Berns

I would recommend looking at Quintana Roo because...

I would recommend looking at Quintana Roo because they initially catered to shorter people and women (I'm a guy but pretty short at 5'3")

whow! I didn't realize how old this was.
Forum: Triathlon
10-21-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By Berns

That is starting to sound like a plan. Also,...

That is starting to sound like a plan. Also, don't think of it as stunting your growth for height, but also regarding all your internal organs, glands, joints, ligaments and such.

I'm glad that...
Forum: Triathlon
10-20-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,900
Posted By Berns

Triathlete Magazine (this months issue. Oct/Nov)...

Triathlete Magazine (this months issue. Oct/Nov) has an article on aerobars and the first lines (paragraph) of the article pretty much answers your question. I can't quote it but it's worth looking...
Forum: Triathlon
10-20-09, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,206
Posted By Berns

Nice work in doing it. Some of the best races...

Nice work in doing it. Some of the best races were in crappy weather. Good job for sticking it out!
Forum: Triathlon
10-20-09, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 946
Posted By Berns

I like your enthusiasm and just because you...

I like your enthusiasm and just because you shouldn't race/train for an endurance event, doesn't mean that you're heading in the right direction. Endurance racing is something that you're body is...
Forum: Triathlon
10-13-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,403
Posted By Berns

True, then you won't need levers because they...

True, then you won't need levers because they come integrated. However, I couldn't afford it so I went with the "slightly" heavier version: Vuka Bull, Vuka Clip, Vuka Extension (Chicane) and Zipp...
Forum: Triathlon
10-13-09, 11:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,974
Posted By Berns

If buying that bike will make you love the sport...

If buying that bike will make you love the sport even more then do it! I know that I have a bike that is way outside of my ability. It's like driving a Ferrari with me as a Ford Pinto engine :) So...
Forum: Triathlon
10-13-09, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,403
Posted By Berns

I recommend the Zipp carbon brake levers. I...

I recommend the Zipp carbon brake levers. I would say they are as equally light. That's what I ended up using and have been more than happy with them.

Here's my review on the bike (will do a...
Forum: Triathlon
10-07-09, 01:16 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

Thanks! My wife thinks otherwise...

Thanks! My wife thinks otherwise...
Forum: Triathlon
10-06-09, 05:10 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

The Little Monster

Just finished this yesterday. Still need to do some derailleur adjustments and add bar-tape. Like the feeling a lot in comparison to my Zipp2001. :)
...
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-09, 02:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,798
Posted By Berns

I also have a Zipp2001 and still ride it

I still ride my Zipp2001 and have found that you have to have a fairly smooth pedal cadence because the bottom bracket moves around so much, especially on hills. Sitting on a trainer is the best way...
Forum: Triathlon
02-26-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

Let me know if you need any help or insight. ...

Let me know if you need any help or insight. Actually, you'd probably help me out more than me being able to help you. In any case, it's nice to see other Zipp2001 owners out there. :D
Forum: Triathlon
08-15-07, 11:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 617
Posted By Berns

Do you have a link to the site? Looks...

Do you have a link to the site? Looks interesting... maybe?
Forum: Triathlon
08-14-07, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 875
Posted By Berns

I think that they are both going to be good...

I think that they are both going to be good bikes. I built and currently ride a QRoo as a road bike and I like it. However, it's not carbon. That's what the Zipp is for ;). QRoo has been around...
Forum: Triathlon
08-07-07, 07:46 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

Okay... I'll send it out. I will forwarn you...

Okay... I'll send it out. I will forwarn you though that most everything that I send out, gets sent back to me. The shipping companies don't like it when I wrap the bike in papertowels and use...
Forum: Triathlon
08-07-07, 07:43 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

that's awesomeness right there. :D

that's awesomeness right there. :D
Forum: Triathlon
08-03-07, 11:22 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

Last time that I weighed the bike, it was almost...

Last time that I weighed the bike, it was almost 17-lbs. (16.8 I believe)



OK... you can have it. Since we're kidding and all ;)

Nah, the bike has its good points but it has it's bad as...
Forum: Triathlon
08-02-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 428,835
Posted By Berns

Yes... a nice rig indead :D

Yes... a nice rig indead :D
Forum: Triathlon
06-07-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,246
Posted By Berns

Take the bike that was in your spot and move it...

Take the bike that was in your spot and move it to another place as you are looking for your bike.

That sucks man. I've never had that done, but I can image that I'd be pissed off too.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-07, 01:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,245
Posted By Berns

Great pics and nice ride. Maybe someday, I'll be...

Great pics and nice ride. Maybe someday, I'll be able to ride with you! :D
Forum: Pacific Northwest
03-26-07, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1,187
Views: 154,795
Posted By Berns

I'm here! Man, it's been a long time guys (and...

I'm here! Man, it's been a long time guys (and girls). Sorry that I've been away for so long. I've finally started riding again (lost motivation during the winter months) and very unhappily...
Forum: Triathlon
03-12-07, 10:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By Berns

I agree :D... but I'm biast toward Zipp to begin...

I agree :D... but I'm biast toward Zipp to begin with. ;)
Forum: Triathlon
02-25-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,225
Posted By Berns

Me too! I'm 5'2"... :mad: I will say that the...

Me too! I'm 5'2"... :mad: I will say that the Small Frame and Small Beam are perfect though.
Forum: Triathlon
02-08-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,225
Posted By Berns

Why? :(

Why? :(
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-07, 12:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 862
Posted By Berns

noticed the WRC car. I'm a huge WRC fan myself....

noticed the WRC car. I'm a huge WRC fan myself. :D http://www.specclub.com/bernie/bernie.htm I just turbo'd my Subaru GC8 last year. I rally-cross and also co-drive for a couple of pro-rallies. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-30-06, 02:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 19,220
Posted By Berns

Perfect.

Perfect.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
11-30-06, 02:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 607
Posted By Berns

I thought it was funny... :)

I thought it was funny... :)
Forum: Triathlon
10-30-06, 11:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

I'm stoked that you're bike is coming together...

I'm stoked that you're bike is coming together well. I can't see the pics, but I responded to your PM. Talk to you soon!

Berns
Forum: Triathlon
10-23-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,217
Posted By Berns

I didn't trade anything. I bought my frame back...

I didn't trade anything. I bought my frame back in '93 and had it built from there. I've owned it since.
Forum: Triathlon
10-23-06, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,147
Posted By Berns

I'm currently using a Nike Triax Elite. Makes it...

I'm currently using a Nike Triax Elite. Makes it nice for running because of the SDM (Speed-Distand-Monitor) pod. However, I found that the pod takes some time to dial in. I got it at half price...
Forum: Triathlon
10-22-06, 10:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,217
Posted By Berns

Funny thing is that Zipp did the labels as a...

Funny thing is that Zipp did the labels as a joke. If you ever get the chance, view the tape that originally came with the frames. You can tell that they were light-hearted when they developed the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-06, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 709
Posted By Berns

Best thing to do is go and check it out to see...

Best thing to do is go and check it out to see what it's worth. Good luck! Either way, keep a look out for the local Portland group rides. :D
Forum: Triathlon
10-15-06, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,217
Posted By Berns

Priceless... Mine will fall apart before I sell...

Priceless... Mine will fall apart before I sell it.

1. Great ride (confortable)
2. Feels fast (I'm slow, so it boosts my confidence)
3. Always a head truner

My only complaint is that it's not...
Forum: Triathlon
10-08-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

Yeah... I've also enjoyed the "retro speed" and I...

Yeah... I've also enjoyed the "retro speed" and I guess that's why I'm still hesitant.

Thank you again for you input and I will continue to research and see what I'm confortable with. We shall...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 03:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,064
Posted By Berns

I have a Nike Triax Elite HRM/SDM and I like it. ...

I have a Nike Triax Elite HRM/SDM and I like it. the only problem that I have with is is that it's made for running more than bicycling. I chatted with Nike (cool feature they have by the way)...
Forum: Triathlon
10-06-06, 03:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

Dalai... thanks for the feedback. I'm...

Dalai... thanks for the feedback.

I'm thinking that I may want to upgrade the whole system. I'm not sure if you've ever seen what I have on there, but almost all of the components are outdated....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 09:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 558
Posted By Berns

nope... still trying to train so I can ride with...

nope... still trying to train so I can ride with you guys! Then I'll attempt one.
Forum: Triathlon
10-05-06, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

Question for you... I have not messed with my...

Question for you... I have not messed with my steering (fork and headset) since I've owned it back in 1993! I'm assuming that it's a 1" fork. Is it threaded? Can I use an Aheadset? I just haven't...
Forum: Triathlon
09-27-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

The post that holds the deraileur... take care of...

The post that holds the deraileur... take care of that. That's as rare as the frame itself. Keep me posted on how the bike turns out. I'm interested to see it's progression. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-06, 11:34 PM
Replies: 324
Views: 26,505
Posted By Berns

I used to work for Subaru... GET A SUBARU!

I used to work for Subaru... GET A SUBARU!
Forum: Triathlon
09-26-06, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

one more with the bolt that you need. This is...

one more with the bolt that you need. This is NOT the correct viewing. This bolt goes on after the beam. I just wanted to show you how the bolt goes in if the beam was attached.
Forum: Triathlon
09-26-06, 11:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

Here are the pictures. I hope that these will...

Here are the pictures. I hope that these will help you out. If you have more questions please ask! I'll do what I can. :D

I'm sorry that the pictures turned out really bad. Stupid camera...
Forum: Triathlon
09-26-06, 02:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,440
Posted By Berns

I have an old Giro aero helmet, but it doesn't...

I have an old Giro aero helmet, but it doesn't meet the safety standards of today. It's similar to the one that Greg Lemond wore in his TT. The one that I have is Red not Yellow....
Forum: Triathlon
09-26-06, 02:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

Sorry for not getting back to this last night. ...

Sorry for not getting back to this last night. Got side-tracked. I'll try to remember tonight.
Forum: Triathlon
09-25-06, 03:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

For the most part, you have everything right. I...

For the most part, you have everything right. I would leave suspension piece on the lowest position without tightening it to the frame. Then put the beam on and adjust from there. As for the bolt...
Forum: Triathlon
09-25-06, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,420
Posted By Berns

Just got your PM... sorry for the delays. ...

Just got your PM... sorry for the delays.

For the first picture. There are actually 2 allen screws (one is built into the suspension itself) that you should have. The one on the inside...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-06, 01:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,231
Posted By Berns

I would so fall off of rollers and crash my...

I would so fall off of rollers and crash my noggin into the wall. I've been riding trainers for years. I'll be honest... rollers scare the livin' poopoo out of me! :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,236
Posted By Berns

1 bike built (Zipp2001), 1 bike in the process of...

1 bike built (Zipp2001), 1 bike in the process of being built (Quintana Roo Kilo).
Therefore; I have 3.75 wheelsets.

1. Time Trial (Triathlon/Duathlon): Zipp Disc and HED3
2. Time Trial...
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