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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-23-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,204
Posted By vpower

is that in velocipede? if you're in baltimore, I...

is that in velocipede? if you're in baltimore, I have an old soma in your size.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-23-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 929
Posted By vpower

Have you thought about racing out your san jose? ...

Have you thought about racing out your san jose? not like it's not race ready now, but you could hook up a carbon fork, new wheels and an external bearing BB/crankset and you could shave a lot of...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
02-01-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,231
Posted By vpower

I'm sure the cat 4 to cat 3 upgrade after 5...

I'm sure the cat 4 to cat 3 upgrade after 5 starts is not mandatory. It's not written that way and that would be ridiculous. If you're consistently racing cat 4, never getting points, and the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-24-08, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By vpower

thanks. I didn't know about the SD icon. it...

thanks. I didn't know about the SD icon. it wasn't showing up. I tried a few other cards and they didn't work. I blew in the slot and then it did.

problem solved.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-08, 06:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,520
Posted By vpower

probably the lack of inexpensive STI shifters. ...

probably the lack of inexpensive STI shifters. Even Sora is expensive if you're building something up.

bar ends would do the trick though.

flat bars opens up the possibility of racing on a...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
01-24-08, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 629
Posted By vpower

problems with the gopro helmet cam

I already e-mailed gopro, but I figured this might actually yield a faster response.

I have an old 2GB SD card that I used with a regular digital camera. I deleted everything from the SD card...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-13-08, 06:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,569
Posted By vpower

I was trying to remember where that bike...

I was trying to remember where that bike generator webpage (the one that was used to make the picture) is and I can't remember. can someone tell me?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-08, 08:14 PM
Replies: 14,057
Views: 1,685,174
Posted By vpower

I have a couple sets of those that I pulled from...

I have a couple sets of those that I pulled from the NOS stock in my shop. I chopped a pair and rode them for a while, so they were like bullhorns that angled in. they looked hideous (even more...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 10,559
Posted By vpower

no more hate o four?

no more hate o four?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-07-08, 10:54 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 10,559
Posted By vpower

Originally Posted by genericbikedude ...

Originally Posted by genericbikedude http://bikeforums.net/images/buttons/viewpost.gif " (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=5942092#post5942092) ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-04-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,996
Posted By vpower

the 2008 kona jake is upgraded from last year's...

the 2008 kona jake is upgraded from last year's model. it's a pretty awesome bike for the money now. $850

I also just raced a season on a jamis nova pro ($1100) I loved it.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-10-07, 02:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,738
Posted By vpower

why do you want to know? just curious.

why do you want to know?
just curious.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-03-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By vpower

bianchi roger is no longer in production so if...

bianchi roger is no longer in production so if you want one, get a hold of a bianchi dealer and see if they have one or if you can get one.

I'm trying to figure out what I'll be riding next year...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-02-07, 03:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 825
Posted By vpower

Louis Garneau T-Flex. THey are super stiff, ...

Louis Garneau T-Flex.

THey are super stiff, pretty light, but have a flexible front so they work really well for run ups. The ratchet keeps them on really tight but opens up well even when...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-29-07, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 917
Posted By vpower

ride it until it breaks. and dollars to donuts...

ride it until it breaks. and dollars to donuts the sora shifters are going to break first. once that happens you might as well go to 105. tiagra is fine, but when you are replacing something the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-15-07, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,787
Posted By vpower

surly crosscheck. jamis aurora elite. 2007...

surly crosscheck.
jamis aurora elite.
2007 jamis nova (similar to 2008 jamis aurora elite)

steel steel and steel.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-28-07, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,052
Posted By vpower

got my ***** handed to me. I could blame it on...

got my ***** handed to me. I could blame it on my fishnets getting caught on my bike, but that really had nothing to do with it.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-21-07, 12:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,718
Posted By vpower

I work at a shop. I didn't pay full price. ...

I work at a shop. I didn't pay full price.

That said.
I've never had a pair of shoes that cost a lot of money.

shimano touring shoes (still great for get around)
six six one experts (sole...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-18-07, 07:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,052
Posted By vpower

Costumes!!!!!! I don't have one yet, but...

Costumes!!!!!!


I don't have one yet, but for real. costumes!!!
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-18-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,718
Posted By vpower

I am now the proud owner of said shoes. The...

I am now the proud owner of said shoes. The Louis Garneau T-flex.

Plenty stiff, flexy on the toe, nice to run in, the jury is out on the toe spikes but they are removable, nice buckle system. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-18-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,415
Posted By vpower

I built a bike up for a kid and used garys...

I built a bike up for a kid and used garys because the midges were unavailable and he didn't want to drop the coin on the wtb's.

I built him up a bike that's almost identical to mine but the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-07, 07:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,511
Posted By vpower

If you are in baltimore, and you want to try a...

If you are in baltimore, and you want to try a bailey works, you can take a quick trip down to college park and come to proteus. we are a bailey works dealer.

I have a really old (pre-seatbelt...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 911
Posted By vpower

I have seen mountain bike helmets with chinguard...

I have seen mountain bike helmets with chinguard type deals. Not downhill helmets, but regular helmets. wait. here's one.

http://www.met-helmets.com/docs/files/457/1965.jpg
Forum: Northeast
10-16-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By vpower

DC Halloween Ride. Ride of the Living Dead Oct 27

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/1591759721_0a94a3105f_o.jpg
Forum: Rides and Races
10-16-07, 06:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 303
Posted By vpower

DC Ride of the Living Dead 3 Oct 27

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/1591759721_0a94a3105f_o.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,101
Posted By vpower

proteus bicycles in college park MD has quite a...

proteus bicycles in college park MD has quite a few.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-08-07, 06:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,525
Posted By vpower

major jake has scandium tubing. is this for...

major jake has scandium tubing.
is this for racing or for riding?

I own a crosscheck and a jamis nova pro. I have ridden the felt f1-x pretty extensively.

crosscheck - does everything. but...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-08-07, 12:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,294
Posted By vpower

I am registered, but I don't think I can make it....

I am registered, but I don't think I can make it.

I got the OK from the race organizer to do a transfer. if anyone would like to register through me instead of through the bikereg, drop me a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-07, 06:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 923
Posted By vpower

oddly enough, I have 3 pairs of these, I chopped...

oddly enough, I have 3 pairs of these, I chopped a pair into some ugly goofball bullhorns and they were really fun until I moved into the city.

now they sit in the basement.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-04-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 640
Posted By vpower

I'll be there. I'll be on my new bike too. ...

I'll be there.

I'll be on my new bike too. I sold out and got a gearie.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-02-07, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By vpower

College Park MD In Front of the Comcast...

College Park MD

In Front of the Comcast Center Wednesday's at 6:30 PM. starting tomorrow (Oct 3rd)

e-mail jim@proteusbicycles.com for more info.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-28-07, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 622
Posted By vpower

I'll see your single gear, and raise you a week's...

I'll see your single gear, and raise you a week's worth of drinking and eating at interbike.

I'll be in the proteus jersey. my name is jim.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-22-07, 10:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 1,799
Posted By vpower

I'll be there. C race. black surly SS. ...

I'll be there.
C race. black surly SS. proteus jersey
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-07, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 817
Posted By vpower

inseam length is a crucial measurement at that...

inseam length is a crucial measurement at that height. my wife is significantly shorter than me (I'm still short) but rides the same size or larger (depending) on the bike because her legs are...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-13-07, 12:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By vpower

I felt good on that one last year. I went 39:17....

I felt good on that one last year. I went 39:17. The sand pit is not worth trying to ride. There are a couple tight turns, There is only one steep hill and a few gradual ones.

I don't know if...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-12-07, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 856
Posted By vpower

don't worry. odds are that you'll still beat me....

don't worry. odds are that you'll still beat me. see you there. sometimes my dismounts are pretty good, sometimes they suck, but there's a big difference between doing a dismount in practice and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-12-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,404
Posted By vpower

the beauty of a singlespeed is that there's not...

the beauty of a singlespeed is that there's not too much to break.

I can't say I have a strong opinion on whether or not you should race it or buy a beater...

BUT, I can say that if you break...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-10-07, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,101
Posted By vpower

short term fix #1: check your cleats, are they...

short term fix #1: check your cleats, are they worn down? replace them
short term fix #2 try switching them (if you have the dotted cleat on your right foot)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-07-07, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,582
Posted By vpower

I weight 175. This would be a race wheelset. I...

I weight 175. This would be a race wheelset. I already have a set of 32 spoked 105/cxp 22's. I was thinking about getting another wheelset. If given the choice I would probably go with someting...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-07, 07:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,582
Posted By vpower

wheel durability. low spoke count. radially laced, straight gauge spokes?

I'm getting ready to buy a new wheelset and I wanted to get some feedback.

I'm thinking about cane creek volos ss's, some campy stuff, or maybe ultegra laced to velocitys.

Does anyone ride...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-01-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By vpower

if you want a dedicated SS hub and you've got...

if you want a dedicated SS hub and you've got cash to blow. you can get a chris king. I don't have the cash to blow but I still might treat myself.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-31-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,266
Posted By vpower

I ride/race a surly cross check. after cross...

I ride/race a surly cross check. after cross season is over, I slap 44's on it and ride singletrack with it. I also use to ride it in triathlons. It is super versatile.

I work in a shop that...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-30-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,193
Posted By vpower

Baltimore. This SUnday put on by Chesapeake...

Baltimore. This SUnday put on by Chesapeake WHeelmen. All I know about it came from a forwarded e-mail.



Baltimore Cross Practice
>
> When: Sunday Sept 2nd, 8:30 AM
>
> Where: the rolling...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-24-07, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By vpower

definitely the dew deluxe. it's a pretty nice...

definitely the dew deluxe. it's a pretty nice bike. We sell them at the shop where I work and I often think about cross when I see them. Once we did a Dr. Dew up with cross tires and it just...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-07, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By vpower

fork with triple eyelets?

so I just picked up a proteus touring frame and the fork has triple eyelets. fenders and rack...OK. but I'm stumped, What's the third pair of eyelets for?
maybe a weird style fender?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-17-07, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 480
Posted By vpower

it's an awesome idea to start off racing single...

it's an awesome idea to start off racing single speed. it's an even awesomer idea to keep racing singlespeed.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-06-07, 06:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,318
Posted By vpower

i think a much better idea would be to drop a...

i think a much better idea would be to drop a little more coin and get a bianchi san jose or spend a less coin and buy a used road bike at a thrift store or on craigslist. i really think people...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-07-07, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,092
Posted By vpower

the shop at the track has nothing. won´t rent...

the shop at the track has nothing. won´t rent anything they´ll let you ride on the track. the guy that was working there yesterday was a jerk about it.

if you are short and are still in town,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-07-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,718
Posted By vpower

too stiff, the plastic tread on the bottom seemed...

too stiff, the plastic tread on the bottom seemed too thick and it seemed to get in the way.

i have a pair of performance cheapies that I have been using for mountain biking but they slip too...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-02-07, 10:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,718
Posted By vpower

shoes?

what kicks are people using?

halfway through the season last year the sole on my sixsixone experts delaminated and pulled 3/4 off, I replaced them with pearl izumi vagabonds that I pretty much...
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