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Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 08:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

+ 1,000. yesterday i rode with just regular...

+ 1,000.

yesterday i rode with just regular compression shorts under my cold-weather pants and the result was much better.

i think if they made shorts that were just padded at the sit-bones...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

i second this. i think shorts turtle-ing is a...

i second this. i think shorts turtle-ing is a major issue that goes under-reported.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-10-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

i'd like to hear more about these, specifically...

i'd like to hear more about these, specifically in regards to the dreaded turtle issue. :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

the username has more to do with where i live...

the username has more to do with where i live (NH) than my anatomy. :thumb:
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 04:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

damn, that's the perfect description of this...

damn, that's the perfect description of this malady; turtle. a very frightened turtle.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer...

reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where Kramer is told to stop wearing Jockeys. "My boys need a house!" :D
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

that's a good point. i ride a Specialized Avatar...

that's a good point. i ride a Specialized Avatar and it's really comfortable, but i'm going to try adjusting the height and nose angle a bit, and maybe try a saddle from another bike as well.
...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 08:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

thanks for all the replies, guys. seriously, it's...

thanks for all the replies, guys. seriously, it's good to know i'm not alone here. i think i'll just have to experiment.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-05-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

i've tried! it doesn't stay flipped! :lol: ...

i've tried! it doesn't stay flipped!

:lol:



this is true. i have a pair of ancient shorts that aren't quite so bad, but i can't wear them forever.

i've been thinking of just losing the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-09, 11:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,278
Posted By moose1

Cycling shorts for men that don't...

...how do I put this delicately. Oh the hell with it...that don't turn your johnson inside out? I swear, every pair of padded shorts I've tried does this. And yes, I've tried putting the old boy in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-07, 10:54 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,661
Posted By moose1

This post really annoyed me. Here's why. ...

This post really annoyed me. Here's why.

What is this compulsion people on this board have with documenting every one of their Rambo-like cycling exploits – complete with painstaking minutia and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-05, 08:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,468
Posted By moose1

Wow, that is a beautiful bike! Any idea how much...

Wow, that is a beautiful bike! Any idea how much the Propad Disc goes for? Did you consider the Disc at all? Curious to know more about cross bikes with disc brakes.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-23-05, 10:11 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,471
Posted By moose1

damn, that '06 paint job sure beats the hell out...

damn, that '06 paint job sure beats the hell out of the goofy, checker flag design on my '04. great bike, tho.

moose1
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-11-05, 08:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,179
Posted By moose1

Bottom bracket knocking

Howdy,

Lately I've noticed a sort of knocking sound coming from (I think) the bottom bracket of my '04 Axis when pedaling in higher gears w/ higher resistance. I hear it on every down stroke of my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-05, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By moose1

I see. Great, thanks a lot for the explanation!

I see. Great, thanks a lot for the explanation!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-13-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By moose1

Newbie question: Inline brake levers

Hello,

I guess I should know this, but when you add a set of inline brake levers to your bike, can you install them so both sets of brake levers work? Just trying to figure out how this is done.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-21-04, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By moose1

I'm considering my fist cylcocross race,...

I'm considering my fist cylcocross race, too...this one is near where I work in VT in November (http://www.westhillshop.com/cross04.htm).

For any New Englanders out there, here's a list of '04...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-20-04, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,890,471
Posted By moose1

Here's my 2004 Axis. I love this thing. :D

Here's my 2004 Axis. I love this thing. :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-04, 09:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 781
Posted By moose1

i went from riding a '98 Trek 7000 MTB to the '04...

i went from riding a '98 Trek 7000 MTB to the '04 Axis. i think the simple fact that it's got bigger wheels and thinner tires naturally gives you more speed and more roll. for me it *was* like...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-11-04, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By moose1

Avid Single Digit brakes

Anyone use any of the various Avid Single Digit brake sets? I'm looking to replace my Shimano 105 STIs and I like the idea of powerful, one-finger braking; preferably with no (or at least less)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-04, 06:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By moose1

when i ordered my '04 Axis this past spring, it...

when i ordered my '04 Axis this past spring, it took at least 6 weeks for it to arrive at my LBS. well worth it, tho. damn nice ride.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-04, 07:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,948
Posted By moose1

Before I bought my Axis back in June, I test-rode...

Before I bought my Axis back in June, I test-rode the Trek XO, Kona Jake and the Cannondale CX. They were all really nice but they didn't seem as solid or agile as the Bianchi. I take it off-road all...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-24-04, 08:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,361
Posted By moose1

I have an '04 Axis. It's an awesome bike, all...

I have an '04 Axis. It's an awesome bike, all around. My only complaint is that the front brakes (Shimano 105 STI) are almost useless on anything other than a dry, flat paved surface. Otherwise you...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-04, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By moose1

Inline Brake Levers

Howdy,

I'd like to mount some inline brake levers on the flats of my cross's bars for easier braking offroad. I've never used these before as I am new to cross riding and have a pretty new bike....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-10-04, 02:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,565
Posted By moose1

The Bianchi Axis...

The Bianchi Axis (http://www.bianchiusa.com/axis.html) crossbike. I got mine in May. Awesome bike once you get the front brakes properly tuned.

Moose
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-04, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,337
Posted By moose1

actually it was a Bianchi Axis that i bought....

actually it was a Bianchi Axis that i bought. great bike except for the front brakes when going offroad.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-04, 08:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,337
Posted By moose1

i'm the same size, but w/ a 33" inseam when...

i'm the same size, but w/ a 33" inseam when measured properly. i wound up on a 55cm frame after getting fitted at a shop. perfect fit...the 52cm woulda been way too small for me. but while i was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-27-04, 06:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 820
Posted By moose1

'04 Bianchi Axis; a great ride, but...

...the Shimano 105 STI brakes are almost useless offroad. the front cantilever is especially crappy. it shudders violently even when I apply only a 15-20% squeeze on it. i've re-toed the pads a few...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-20-04, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,184
Posted By moose1

CycloX

Howdy,

I'm shopping for my first CycloX bike. Just reading reviews at this point and for bikes priced at around 1g I've got it narrowed down to the Trek XO1, the Jamis Nova and the Kona Jake the...
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