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Forum: Texas
03-25-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,901
Posted By heliumb

I also ended up downtown with only 50 miles. So,...

I also ended up downtown with only 50 miles. So, I cut through midtown & montrose to pick up the south leg of the route. At least I now know it wasn't just me. It was a really fun ride despite the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,721
Posted By heliumb

Dave Scott was 6 Ironman World Champ as a...

Dave Scott was 6 Ironman World Champ as a vegetarian.
I don't know it that was ovo-lacto or what exactly.
His signature Centurion Ironman is a cool bike, too.

Not cycling but, Carl Lewis was a...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-14-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,721
Posted By heliumb

Here are some: ...

Here are some:

http://www.organicathlete.org/component/option,com_comprofiler/task,usersList/Itemid,298/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-07, 01:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,721
Posted By heliumb

My staples are stuff like black beans & rice,...

My staples are stuff like black beans & rice, bananas, avocado/tomato sandwiches, pb&j's & beer.
Simple meals that are quick to prepare.
I tend to eat more fruit than veggies, but I work some...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-13-07, 12:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,062
Posted By heliumb

For the 1st couple months, I ate a million Jolly...

For the 1st couple months, I ate a million Jolly Ranchers & wore a nicotine patch while out drinking.
It's almost 5 years later. I still get nicotine cravings once every couple months, but they are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,141
Posted By heliumb

Sun M13II rims are kinda shallow & square.

Sun M13II rims are kinda shallow & square.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-07, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,684
Posted By heliumb

With a normal sized ulock, you can shackle...

With a normal sized ulock, you can shackle through your seatpost, rear rim, front rim (quickreleased) & possibly even a crankarm to a parking meter or stop sign. Make sure the post is attached to the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-07, 08:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,286
Posted By heliumb

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/syzygystudio...

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d91/syzygystudios/Image103.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,583
Posted By heliumb

I thought that, too. Turns out I'm about 2 mph/hr...

I thought that, too. Turns out I'm about 2 mph/hr slower on my geared bike. :(
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-07, 11:13 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 7,261
Posted By heliumb

'Tis the season. ...

'Tis the season.

http://ericsbeerpage.com/Beer/Beer/sasp.gif
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-07, 11:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 882
Posted By heliumb

If time is on your side, you can use 3M Safest...

If time is on your side, you can use 3M Safest Stripper*.
It's has the consistency of yogurt & no fumes.

Better yet, use Tufo tape next time. It's too easy.

*I don't know if it's ok on...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-07, 09:28 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 8,583
Posted By heliumb

Some roadie drafted off me for an entire spin...

Some roadie drafted off me for an entire spin class, yesterday.
You'd think he'd be strong enough to drop me with those expensive shorts on.
What a poser.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,973
Posted By heliumb

I forgot about the singlespeeds at the plant!...

I forgot about the singlespeeds at the plant! Someone on craigslist was selling one for a while. Massive basket & everything.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-07, 12:00 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,973
Posted By heliumb

The Houston version would come tig-welded to a...

The Houston version would come tig-welded to a roof rack.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-14-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 7,036
Posted By heliumb

Hell on Wheels is a pretty good TDF documentary....

Hell on Wheels is a pretty good TDF documentary. It's netflixable.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-07, 10:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,593
Posted By heliumb

Can I get a witness?!

Can I get a witness?!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-07, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,593
Posted By heliumb

That Miyata would be an excellent conversion. I...

That Miyata would be an excellent conversion. I know 2 people that ride Team Miyata conversions very far very often. Your frame is the same w/ different paint. Basically on the level with Columbus...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-07, 03:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,584
Posted By heliumb

My theory is that the more likely someone is to...

My theory is that the more likely someone is to buy a cheap cog, the more likely they are to be new & unfamiliar with installing it. So it seems like the cogs fault, when it's actually due to...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By heliumb

I have some Shimano M324's I was thinking of...

I have some Shimano M324's I was thinking of ebaying, but I'll sell them for $30 + shipping. I wear mtb shoes everywhere, so I don't need the platform side. They are barely used & the cleats are...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 718
Posted By heliumb

I picked one up recently & it's doing just as...

I picked one up recently & it's doing just as well as any decent cog.
It's on a Formula hub.
I usually go for DuraAce, but the shop was out of the particular size.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,584
Posted By heliumb

Stamped means the cog is punched out of a piece...

Stamped means the cog is punched out of a piece of a sheet of metal like a cookie cutter.
Good cogs will have barely noticable grooves (like a vinyl record) from the milling machine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-07, 12:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,218
Posted By heliumb

The internet said they appeared in 88, but I...

The internet said they appeared in 88, but I don't know if that's true or if the dude used them in reality.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,218
Posted By heliumb

So you can accept that he broke records on a...

So you can accept that he broke records on a homemade bike, but SPDs are absurd?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-07, 09:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,218
Posted By heliumb

It's worth checking out. There's some quality...

It's worth checking out.
There's some quality bike nerdiness happening.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-06-07, 10:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,064
Posted By heliumb

Sprtymama is bikesdirect.com. Not that there is...

Sprtymama is bikesdirect.com.
Not that there is anything wrong with that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-07, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,176
Posted By heliumb

The type of person to get offended by bars would...

The type of person to get offended by bars would already be offended that it's been converted, so do what you like.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,176
Posted By heliumb

...

...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-04-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,176
Posted By heliumb

I rode my 1st century with chop/flip. I rode...

I rode my 1st century with chop/flip.
I rode my 2nd century with drops & felt like an idiot for not switching sooner.
If you can find someone to hide behind the whole time, it's just about hand...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-07, 07:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,202
Posted By heliumb

There's a guy that does custom ones on eBay....

There's a guy that does custom ones on eBay. About $5 for 2.

edit:

Found it.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-07, 03:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,336
Posted By heliumb

WTB Speed-She or any WTB saddle in your price...

WTB Speed-She or any WTB saddle in your price range.




These work for me.*

http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1275

*I'm not vegan, but my shoes are.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-01-07, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,897,247
Posted By heliumb

This weekend, I finally had a chance to get this...

This weekend, I finally had a chance to get this thing muddy out on the trails. Big fun.
City exploration just got at least twice as interesting now that I can leave the pavement.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,202
Posted By heliumb

At 5 in the morning, the city is asleep & the...

At 5 in the morning, the city is asleep & the sprinklers are on.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-07, 10:04 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,668
Posted By heliumb

Think floaty thoughts.

Think floaty thoughts.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-07, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By heliumb

I carried 2 used sew-ups & 2 c02 cartridges w/ a...

I carried 2 used sew-ups & 2 c02 cartridges w/ a cracker in one of those Jandd bags last weekend during the MS150.
I was riding on Tufo S33s & had no flats.
I normally only carry one spare tire.
I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-07, 12:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,518
Posted By heliumb

I let the laces hang down inside & then insert a...

I let the laces hang down inside & then insert a foot.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-07, 12:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,422
Posted By heliumb

Ha. No, but I did reflexively tell a car "on your...

Ha. No, but I did reflexively tell a car "on your left" while driving to work & then pointed in the direction I was turning.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-24-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,422
Posted By heliumb

I noticed one person without derailleurs on the...

I noticed one person without derailleurs on the 1st morning.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-07, 01:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,422
Posted By heliumb

Ah.

Ah.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-17-07, 12:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,422
Posted By heliumb

Through the park or the "lunch express"...

Through the park or the "lunch express" route?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-13-07, 07:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,422
Posted By heliumb

I was going to do it fixed, but I chickened out....

I was going to do it fixed, but I chickened out. I ride centuries on the thing, but I don't know what to expect in Bastrop. If the replacement sew-ups for my old 12-speed don't arrive soon, I'll end...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-12-07, 06:13 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 6,109
Posted By heliumb

Carrying around a used tubular isn't so bad. I...

Carrying around a used tubular isn't so bad. I had a flat last night & was rolling again ultrasoon.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,404
Posted By heliumb

+2t on the free side.

+2t on the free side.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-11-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7,147
Views: 559,057
Posted By heliumb

Pedals Have: Shimano PD-M324 (SPD+platform) ...

Pedals

Have: Shimano PD-M324 (SPD+platform)
Want: Shimano PD-M540 (double SPD)

Stems

Have: Nitto Technomic, 25.4 clamp, 100mm long, 225mm tall! (silver 1" quill)
Have: Cinelli, 25.4 clamp,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-07, 11:49 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,267
Posted By heliumb

edit: what the hell did i click?

edit: what the hell did i click?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-07, 02:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,462
Posted By heliumb

I 2nd that emotion.

I 2nd that emotion.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-30-07, 11:48 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,267
Posted By heliumb

Yikes.

Yikes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-07, 06:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,656
Posted By heliumb

In Japanese, that's "3Jose".

In Japanese, that's "3Jose".
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-07, 03:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,656
Posted By heliumb

Nexus hub, then.

Nexus hub, then.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-07, 02:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,656
Posted By heliumb

You can set the rear brake up for the free side &...

You can set the rear brake up for the free side & unhook it for the fixed side.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-29-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 4,786
Posted By heliumb

I wouldn't eat my dog & he's just as low on the...

I wouldn't eat my dog & he's just as low on the food chain as those "meat" animals.
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