Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Notices
 
Search: Posts Made By: nnewton123
Showing results 1 to 50 of 261
Search took 0.17 seconds.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-06, 08:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,147
Posted By nnewton123

learn how to do a decent trackstand on your...

learn how to do a decent trackstand on your platform pedals and you will never have to clip until the end of your ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-06, 10:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 771
Posted By nnewton123

I did the same thing... got most of my veloce...

I did the same thing... got most of my veloce components from 11speed.com which has amazing prices on most of the group.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-06, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By nnewton123

I bought veloce ergos from 11speed. They came...

I bought veloce ergos from 11speed. They came with the full set of cables.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,517
Posted By nnewton123

RAD is pretty much my favorite movie of all time.

RAD is pretty much my favorite movie of all time.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-06, 04:51 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,765
Posted By nnewton123

domestically. Chicago to Arizona and back. ...

domestically. Chicago to Arizona and back.

As terry just mentioned... they probably wouldn't like you taking them on the plane so they would be best put in your checked bags.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-06, 04:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,765
Posted By nnewton123

I've flown mine before in checked baggage. ...

I've flown mine before in checked baggage. Didn't have any problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

All the Veloce parts came out to around $350. ...

All the Veloce parts came out to around $350. This was for: RD, FD, Brakes, Shifters, BB + Crank, chain, cassette.

I got a few of the parts on ebay and the rest on 11speed.com shipped straight...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-06, 11:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

well... the bike is now 99% done. The bracket...

well... the bike is now 99% done. The bracket for the rear brake is about 2mm too short so I still need to adjust that or maybe make a new one... but who really needs a rear brake anyway! Just...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 09:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 601
Posted By nnewton123

i accidentally ran over a frozen dead squirrel...

i accidentally ran over a frozen dead squirrel today. Luckily he was pre-flattened.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,341
Posted By nnewton123

The Nikes run fairly large I would say. I guess...

The Nikes run fairly large I would say. I guess standard American sizing. Probably order down one whole size from a European brand. I've found them to be slightly larger than Pearl Izumi for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 10:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,341
Posted By nnewton123

Nike cycling shorts have a very long leg.

Nike cycling shorts have a very long leg.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 744
Posted By nnewton123

Don't know if you actually checked 11speed.com or...

Don't know if you actually checked 11speed.com or not... but you may want to price a full kit through there and see what it winds up at.

Some of their prices: '05 Eurus wheels: 514,80, '05 Neutron...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 12:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 744
Posted By nnewton123

if you decide to look outside the US for a campy...

if you decide to look outside the US for a campy group, 11speed.com is even cheaper than totalcycling.com. totalcycling does have a better selection however. I had to pay an extra $25 when picking...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-06, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 737
Posted By nnewton123

if he is actually pedaling.. then yes I would say...

if he is actually pedaling.. then yes I would say too high.

But.. he could just be putting all his weight on that leg going into a corner or something in which case his leg would look a lot...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-11-06, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 797
Posted By nnewton123

Couple suggestions.... nashbar.com sells a...

Couple suggestions....

nashbar.com sells a case. I've used it once now and it worked very well. Has a handle and wheels. They have had it on sale for $200 for a while now. Add a 20% off coupon...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-06, 12:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,140
Posted By nnewton123

put on an 11t. Or switch to an 11-23 cassette...

put on an 11t. Or switch to an 11-23 cassette and put a 34 inside ring on. :)

Hope you are enjoying the warm weather Steve. It got up to 36 today so I made it outside.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-06, 03:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 671
Posted By nnewton123

For me.... no problems with flats, only had 2 or...

For me.... no problems with flats, only had 2 or 3 all year in 5000+ miles. ~3000-3500 miles on front tire, ~2000 miles on back tire before replacing.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-06, 11:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

yeah... my room is always extra messy after...

yeah... my room is always extra messy after getting back from vacation. Just got done with a nice 400+ mile week down in arizona.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,880
Posted By nnewton123

133... was just a day that I had nothing to do so...

133... was just a day that I had nothing to do so I rode all over the place.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-06, 08:55 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

UPDATE: Here's how it looks right now after...

UPDATE:

Here's how it looks right now after taking some initial steps at putting it together.

Don't worry... I don't plan on riding it with kysrium elites and red/black tires.

- Crank/bb is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-28-05, 12:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

Sorry for the late update... I am out in arizona...

Sorry for the late update... I am out in arizona and have limited internet access. I talked to my parents who recieved the package for me. There was an extra $20 tacked on but they didn't really...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

Just an update on the delivery from 11speed.com. ...

Just an update on the delivery from 11speed.com. Again, I placed the order at about 11 pm on the 21st. It is out for delivery TODAY here in Wisconsin. How they managed to get it from Italy to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-05, 01:54 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

I got that same e-mail. Haven't had any extra...

I got that same e-mail. Haven't had any extra charges though.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 11:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

Cool... post here how the shipping and what not...

Cool... post here how the shipping and what not ends up. My stuff was in the States 2 days after I ordered so I have no complaints yet. If they can ship from there in a week with the great prices I...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 690
Posted By nnewton123

Good work! I got in a 22 mile ride out there...

Good work! I got in a 22 mile ride out there today. Actually... I've gotten in 45 miles over the past two days and it wasn't even that cold either day!

I was actually up in your parts sort of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 10:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

11speed.com states: "For orders made from...

11speed.com states:

"For orders made from the European Union, 20% VAT is added. All other orders placed outside of the EU are VAT free. (All orders placed outside the European Union : recipients...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 05:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

I *may* be wrong on this... but the vento's...

I *may* be wrong on this... but the vento's SHOULD come with a lockring that can be used with a 12-23, 12-25, or 13-26 cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 11:16 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

Couple people over at roadbikereview have ordered...

Couple people over at roadbikereview have ordered Eurus wheels from them and had no problems. The shipping length is kinda random. Some people have gotten their wheels in under a week. Other times...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 12:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 568
Posted By nnewton123

Congrats. I met my goal today as well. I'm now...

Congrats. I met my goal today as well. I'm now at 5002 miles for the year! Add in that I'm headed to arizona in two days and I just might hit 5200 like you. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 12:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,342
Posted By nnewton123

Even cheaper from Italy. :) price: USD...

Even cheaper from Italy. :)

price: USD 147,60

http://www.11speed.com/catalogo/dettagli_prodotto.asp?prod_id=151
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 416
Posted By nnewton123

+1

+1
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 07:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

Yeah, it had downtube shifters... but they were...

Yeah, it had downtube shifters... but they were attached via a clamp so right now the downtube is just a plain metal tube. That clamp shouldn't look too bad... I can probably tuck it in right behind...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 06:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

Thanks guys for the info. Zorro... sounds good...

Thanks guys for the info. Zorro... sounds good with the rear dropouts... I'm just so used to vertical dropouts that those had me confused for a second.

Formulaben... on that same page.. right...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

Well... after much deliberation and a chat with...

Well... after much deliberation and a chat with my dad, it seems I have come to a conclusion about the future of the frame. I am interested in using it in the winter and my dad is interested in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

The stem and seatpost aren't stuck... they do...

The stem and seatpost aren't stuck... they do come out with a little patience, but I don't feel any need to replace those parts so I am just leaving them for now. :)

The bike had some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 04:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

I very well may do that. If I do decide to go...

I very well may do that. If I do decide to go that route I still wanted to take everything off and give it a very thorough cleaning as some of the parts were looking rather gunked up.

I have done...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 01:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

Yes, sir. I took it off but it does have one. ...

Yes, sir. I took it off but it does have one. :)

For those of you who say hang it on the wall... any further reasoning behind it. I actually really like how the frame rides. It's quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,886
Posted By nnewton123

My drops aren't as low as they look. The top...

My drops aren't as low as they look. The top tube is sloping and makes it look like more a drop then there really is.

OC, bike is lookin' good, can't wait to see it finished.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-21-05, 12:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,768
Posted By nnewton123

What would YOU do with this frame?

My dad's old Bike finally broke down. The bottom bracket snapped and a crankarm flew off. No injuries.

So tonight with the help of a friend, the frame has been stripped down and now I'm trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-05, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 573
Posted By nnewton123

I also found it very difficult to keep my hands...

I also found it very difficult to keep my hands warm until I bought a pair of Pearl Izumi Inferno gloves. They are a bit expensize... but once you find a 20% off deal I really think they are worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-05, 12:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 573
Posted By nnewton123

Yes hip... hop on a plane. I am the one goin'...

Yes hip... hop on a plane. I am the one goin' down there and you have already ridden with me, so no excuses!

As to riding outside... I did 30 miles yesterday in the 17-19º weather and it really...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-05, 12:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 28,598
Posted By nnewton123

I first tried several with cutouts... this mostly...

I first tried several with cutouts... this mostly led to slight numbness.

Arione has been the best for me so far - no numbness on 130+ mile rides.

I am giving a Toupe a try at the moment as...
Forum: Triathlon
12-17-05, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 703
Posted By nnewton123

I agree with above post.. mix it up to keep...

I agree with above post.. mix it up to keep things more interesting for yourself.

My only other suggestion after having done a triathlon.... make sure your bike efforts are hard! Running is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 04:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 782
Posted By nnewton123

Ritchey Pro. Cheap, fairly light, 4-bolt clamp...

Ritchey Pro. Cheap, fairly light, 4-bolt clamp works well and has a little more surface area than the WCS version. Comes in 84º (1º off your 7 degree rise) and comes in 31.8. I actually have that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 04:04 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,071
Posted By nnewton123

In my opinion... any road that is not at all...

In my opinion... any road that is not at all busy, does not need a shoulder to be safe. Stay to the side of the road and cars have more than enough room to pass. Others may disagree, but if I saw a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 11:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,886
Posted By nnewton123

I would say the odds are slim to none. :) ...

I would say the odds are slim to none. :)

I've put most of my miles on the bike with a pair of Ksyrium elite's as I've only had the 420's for a couple months. I have 5000 miles on it. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-05, 10:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,886
Posted By nnewton123

Looks strangely similar to my bike (especially...

Looks strangely similar to my bike (especially once the 420's are on there). :)

Mine's in the low 17's - size 56. I have the regular thomson seatpost, fizik arione, thomson x2 stem, WCS bars,...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-05, 06:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,867
Posted By nnewton123

Steve - sounds good. I'm going to be there along...

Steve - sounds good. I'm going to be there along with 2 friends from the 26th through Jan. 2nd. We are staying in a house somewhere in Scottsdale.. not sure on the exact location at the moment. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 02:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,867
Posted By nnewton123

Cool... thanks... Maybe I'll drive it first and...

Cool... thanks... Maybe I'll drive it first and check it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 01:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,867
Posted By nnewton123

Now you've just given me way too many choices. ...

Now you've just given me way too many choices. :)

Here's one question for you.... is Hwy 87 rideable? I'm gonna be staying in Scottsdale and wouldn't mind taking it up to Payson. Looks like a...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 261
 


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.