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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-19-07, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,057
Posted By nobrainer440

NPR is the ****. I love it.

NPR is the ****. I love it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-19-07, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 795
Posted By nobrainer440

Crank brothers eggbeaters from ebay w/ some...

Crank brothers eggbeaters from ebay w/ some specialized shoes from your LBS. At least that's what I like.

Do NOT buy shoes without trying them on first.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 924
Posted By nobrainer440

Usually I'll wear my spandex shorts and a t-shirt.

Usually I'll wear my spandex shorts and a t-shirt.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-04-07, 01:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,459
Posted By nobrainer440

I love the smell of that grease. No joke.

I love the smell of that grease. No joke.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-03-07, 01:39 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 2,714
Posted By nobrainer440

It's definitely not a microbrew anymore, but it's...

It's definitely not a microbrew anymore, but it's local.

Boulevard Wheat. Love it.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-24-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By nobrainer440

Yeah, luckily I figured out exactly where they...

Yeah, luckily I figured out exactly where they came from the second time (2 incidents of 2 flats each).

This goats head stuff likes to grow in rocky/weedy areas. On the way to the river trails, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-07, 04:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,371
Posted By nobrainer440

Compact geometry means the top tube slopes...

Compact geometry means the top tube slopes downward toward the back instead of being paralell to the ground. This gives you more standover clearance and shortens the seat tube a bit, while all the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-07, 04:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,371
Posted By nobrainer440

I'm guessing compact geometry, like merlin said. ...

I'm guessing compact geometry, like merlin said. The 63cm is a virtual measurement, from the center of the BB to the point where an imaginary line parallel to the ground from the top tube - head...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-22-07, 11:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By nobrainer440

In 3 days on my first MTB, I have received the...

In 3 days on my first MTB, I have received the following:

4 flats (17 punctures, stupid goats head things)
2 crashes
1 bruised ribcage
1 awesome scrape
1 awesome bruise
1 dislocated shoulder...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 05:54 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,283
Posted By nobrainer440

Yeah, I think I get out of the saddle more on my...

Yeah, I think I get out of the saddle more on my fixie than on my road bike, since when I have to climb or accellerate on my roadie I can just shift down, sit, and spin.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 05:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 5,127
Posted By nobrainer440

Chrome Metropolis. Be aware however, that...

Chrome Metropolis.

Be aware however, that lots of people own (and are still buying) chrome bags, so their hipster cred is in perilous danger. If you want a higher cred factor, I guess you'd have...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-22-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,867
Posted By nobrainer440

If you don't have brakes, those might be a good...

If you don't have brakes, those might be a good idea as well.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-21-07, 09:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By nobrainer440

Man, yesterday I went out and rode trails all...

Man, yesterday I went out and rode trails all day. It's amazing. The 29's roll over everything, and even though the bike is huge, it seems to handle really well. Mountain biking is an absolute...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-20-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By nobrainer440

BB5's actually.

BB5's actually.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-20-07, 12:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,933
Posted By nobrainer440

New bike. Pics.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/595/pict1195hf5.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/6038/pict1196jr0.jpg

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/3912/pict1204om1.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,413
Posted By nobrainer440

Sometimes my wheel will get knocked out of true...

Sometimes my wheel will get knocked out of true and the bike feels really weird. Sometimes you notice the rhythm as the wheel goes around, sometimes you don't and it just feels squirrely.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-07, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,238
Posted By nobrainer440

+1.

+1.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,334
Posted By nobrainer440

you forgot reproductive organs.

you forgot reproductive organs.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-07, 04:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,768
Posted By nobrainer440

Here's my '71 Schwinn Varsity conversion. I...

Here's my '71 Schwinn Varsity conversion.

I replaced everything but the frame/fork/stem/bars/seatpost. It ended up costing around $300, but the frame was only $40 of that, so I just figured when...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-17-07, 08:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 581
Posted By nobrainer440

Don't look down! Ride at a spot on the wall in...

Don't look down! Ride at a spot on the wall in front of you. Watching TV, while it seems like it might be distracting, actually helps me (provided the TV is directly in front of the rollers).
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-07, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 833
Posted By nobrainer440

Black.

Black.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-07, 11:20 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,502
Posted By nobrainer440

That should be just about right. I've done...

That should be just about right. I've done weekend trips taking nothing but my chrome metro.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-16-07, 10:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,502
Posted By nobrainer440

I like my metropolis. My one issue with it...

I like my metropolis. My one issue with it (which I don't know if any other bags do better or not) is that I wish there were pockets or straps or something inside the big main area of the bag so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-07, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,300
Posted By nobrainer440

Deda.

Deda.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-07, 06:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,104
Posted By nobrainer440

specialized tahoe.

specialized tahoe.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-07, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By nobrainer440

I think crank brothers pedals are great. I've...

I think crank brothers pedals are great. I've never had a problem getting out of them. I have found, however, that getting into the candies/smarties is considerably more difficult than getting into...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-15-07, 02:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,755
Posted By nobrainer440

The Kremlin (which my friend owns) is huge. The...

The Kremlin (which my friend owns) is huge. The metropolis (which I own) is pretty big, but doesn't look like I'm being eaten by it.

Obviously, if you need to haul that much stuff, get a Kremlin,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-15-07, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 850
Posted By nobrainer440

without any danger of slipping? no. ...

without any danger of slipping? no.

reasonably safely in dry conditions and not riding hard? absolutely.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-07, 11:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 645
Posted By nobrainer440

I've been using eggbeaters and 2-hole cleats for...

I've been using eggbeaters and 2-hole cleats for over a year now.

No wear problems, no hotspot problems, never accidentally unclipped, never not been able to get out in an emergency.

I love...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-07, 01:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By nobrainer440

+1. Got mine for like $15 shipped.

+1. Got mine for like $15 shipped.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-07, 03:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,741
Posted By nobrainer440

Now that I think about it, I did have the elbow...

Now that I think about it, I did have the elbow end cap explode off my Park PFP-3 after about 3 years of use. I e-mailed Park and they sent me a bunch of new parts for free, no questions asked.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-07, 10:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,741
Posted By nobrainer440

I like the Park Tools PFP-3. A pump is not...

I like the Park Tools PFP-3.

A pump is not something to go too cheap on. You don't need a super nice one, but $15 pumps break. Period.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,524
Posted By nobrainer440

I like Deda. It's quite tough, but also...

I like Deda. It's quite tough, but also sufficiently cushiony.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 910
Posted By nobrainer440

I got mine from Harris Cyclery, but they weren't...

I got mine from Harris Cyclery, but they weren't cheap.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 12:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,008
Posted By nobrainer440

In terms of mechanical energy, you can't be...

In terms of mechanical energy, you can't be losing more than a watt or so in shoe flex.

Shoes ARE extremely important to power output because of the comfort factor. If you aren't comfortable...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,492
Posted By nobrainer440

Very nice. As others have said, it's a bit...

Very nice.

As others have said, it's a bit long and fabric might have been cooler than black plastic sheets (though much pricier, so I don't blame you). Other than that, sweet video. Good call...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-07, 05:04 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,339
Posted By nobrainer440

Link to a Lucas Brunelle video. "Healthy" is...

Link to a Lucas Brunelle video.

"Healthy" is a stretch. "Lively" would be more appropriate, while still diplomatic.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,432
Posted By nobrainer440

Very good PSA. It seems bike theft has been...

Very good PSA.

It seems bike theft has been an epidemic this year. I personally know 3 people who's bikes were stolen this year, and have heard of dozens more on various forums.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-07, 12:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,605
Posted By nobrainer440

+1 for White Lightning. It wears off pretty...

+1 for White Lightning.

It wears off pretty fast, I have to reapply every 100-150 miles, but it's nice and clean.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,767
Posted By nobrainer440

Just for the record, this would actually result...

Just for the record, this would actually result in an average of 21.7mph. Average speed is total distance divided by total time, not the average of the speeds. You spend a lot more time at 17mph...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-07, 12:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By nobrainer440

I like the tahoes a lot. I also have a pair of...

I like the tahoes a lot. I also have a pair of the cheapest specialized road shoes for the road bike. They are a lot lighter and stiffer, but I love the tahoes for running around town or mountains.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 03:44 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 12,203
Posted By nobrainer440

I love how your offer of peace and friendship was...

I love how your offer of peace and friendship was met with five pages of instant hostility, crissfyah.

I, for one, would love to come up and ride with you guys. In fact I plan to do so next summer...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-07, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,974
Posted By nobrainer440

Yeah. Using solvents on carbon is very risky...

Yeah. Using solvents on carbon is very risky business, as is any using kind of abrasive.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-07, 08:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,974
Posted By nobrainer440

Painting is like the bass guitar. Super easy to...

Painting is like the bass guitar. Super easy to do a mediocre job, super hard to do a really nice, clean job.

Powdercoating is nice, but only if you like the look of powdercoats.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-07, 08:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,245
Posted By nobrainer440

For most tools, I agree: buy quality, but for...

For most tools, I agree: buy quality, but for basic tools (wrenches, pliers, sockets, etc), if you don't use them that often, I think it's a good idea to use a crappy $1 Chinese one until it breaks. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-07, 08:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By nobrainer440

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6715/pict1194bj...

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/6715/pict1194bj4.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 3,430
Posted By nobrainer440

Probably a bit unoriginal, but "Lefty," for the...

Probably a bit unoriginal, but "Lefty," for the left brake lever.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-05-07, 06:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,636
Posted By nobrainer440

At Garmin, there was a really wide, curvy hallway...

At Garmin, there was a really wide, curvy hallway along the front of the building, with a long, skinny straightaway on the back side. I always thought it would be really fun to have a crit there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-07, 05:03 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,071
Posted By nobrainer440

Ah, I see now. That makes this post marginally...

Ah, I see now. That makes this post marginally less ridiculous.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-04-07, 04:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,071
Posted By nobrainer440

The OP just said he didn't want sweat on his bag....

The OP just said he didn't want sweat on his bag. He didn't mention clothing. I'd rather not have the plastic right next to my skin. Skin needs to breathe, you know.
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