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Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-17, 01:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,197
Posted By Nicodemus

1. This site is largely American, so little...

1. This site is largely American, so little chance of Italians being on here.
2. Italians are not great with other languages, so even less chance of Italians being on here.
3. Commuting *is* real...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
07-05-15, 08:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 660
Posted By Nicodemus

Is search broken?

I get this:

Oops! An error occurred: unknown local index 'ThreadPostMain' in search request

The search feature seems to be broken. I don't see any announcement on this.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-11, 11:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Posted By Nicodemus

LOL, talk about well organized. I sent a...

LOL, talk about well organized.

I sent a note to the shop explaining only that I'd bought it in 2004, and just from that and presumably my name they were already able to confirm the purchase date....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Posted By Nicodemus

The curb I refer to would be more accurately...

The curb I refer to would be more accurately described as a lip on the road, like the kind of lip you'd encounter at the end of a sidewalk slope for cycles, wheelchairs etc. We're talking 2...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-11, 08:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Posted By Nicodemus

lol, no. I bought it from a Dutch shop, when I...

lol, no. I bought it from a Dutch shop, when I was living in Paris. They mailed it to me when they received it. Since then, I've moved back to Holland, then off travelling for a year, then to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Posted By Nicodemus

I've sent a note first to the shop where I bought...

I've sent a note first to the shop where I bought it from. Will wait for their response and then go directly to Specialized if no luck.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-11-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Posted By Nicodemus

Nothing special. Just rode over a lip of curb,...

Nothing special. Just rode over a lip of curb, it snapped on the chainstay bit just behind the pedal axle. So luckily no bad accident. But yeah, nothing special at all. I wish I could say that I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-10-11, 04:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,804
Posted By Nicodemus

specialized frame warranty - I guess without a receipt I'm sol?

Hi,

I have a 2004 specialized sirrus, and the frame went today. iirc, they should come with lifetime warranties on the frames. But since I bought it like 7 years ago and have moved as many times...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-26-10, 03:56 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,086
Posted By Nicodemus

IE? What the hell is wrong with you people?

IE?

What the hell is wrong with you people?
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-23-10, 05:01 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,086
Posted By Nicodemus

yes, that too. Might be a nice idea, just not so...

yes, that too. Might be a nice idea, just not so standy-outy
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-23-10, 01:47 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,086
Posted By Nicodemus

flames, flaming flameage, that seems to be the...

flames, flaming flameage, that seems to be the consensus, Tom. Nice overall, but
-> flames jump out a bit colour wise compared overall
-> no gradation, which is a shame
-> what is difference...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-23-10, 06:43 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,086
Posted By Nicodemus

+1

+1
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-23-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,086
Posted By Nicodemus

too many icons already, thanks.

too many icons already, thanks.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-10, 02:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By Nicodemus

I'm talking about the bar ends. I do love them...

I'm talking about the bar ends. I do love them so. The first pair went a good couple of years and died, now the second pair only a year and I've hardly ridden much. meh. Strange others don't...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-10, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 524
Posted By Nicodemus

Cane Creek Ergo Bars - big disappointment for durability

For those of you familiar with these guys, I wonder if you can confirm how you find their durability.

I find that the rubber on them tends to get all tacky and falling apart way too quickly for my...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-01-10, 02:38 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 7,655
Posted By Nicodemus

True that. Italians are far and away the prime...

True that. Italians are far and away the prime example of how to live, cook, and eat properly.

I've had the Italian sort-of-GF cooking her lovely, simple food with good, simple ingredients and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 09:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

Hey, thanks for the tip on mammoet, I never knew...

Hey, thanks for the tip on mammoet, I never knew it existed. I'm familiar only with Hans Struijk behind the station and Van Herwerden in Voorburg.

:lol: good ol' Johnny LaRue, that was one...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-10, 08:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By Nicodemus

Get the Schwinn. To put together a full...

Get the Schwinn. To put together a full suspension bike at that price means they use parts which for such functionality will soon turn into a PITA for you to deal with. Full suspension is nice for...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,429
Posted By Nicodemus

Don't sweat it, unless there's some huge...

Don't sweat it, unless there's some huge difference between the 2009 and 2010 model specs, which there likely isn't. Enjoy the ride, dude, cuz whether it's a 2009 or 2010 model it's worth the same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

Oh, maybe that's why you seem so frustrated. ...

Oh, maybe that's why you seem so frustrated. That is pretty surprising to read from someone with 25+k posts here
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 08:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

I kind of wanted 'better' due to the implicit...

I kind of wanted 'better' due to the implicit assumption that it's likely to be more durable.

I presume they use TI primarily for the weight. Which implies that durability is not much different....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

Hey! Holland! :beer: (currently Noordwijk...

Hey! Holland! :beer:

(currently Noordwijk based)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

I reassure myself that I don't seem to have much...

I reassure myself that I don't seem to have much choice in the matter, and now look forward to an e-fight :popcorn:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 07:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

:beer:

:beer:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 03:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

I don't think it's such a big deal. But as...

I don't think it's such a big deal. But as spinning is not my forte (I know, I'm a masher, my bad), I tend to be a tad paranoid about wearing out parts. Weight doesn't matter to me - if that was...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-26-10, 03:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,909
Posted By Nicodemus

8 speed road cassette - not common?

Hi,

Needing to replace my cassette (shimano on a Spec'd Sirrus 2004), I went to LBS and found the only 8spd cassettes was the basic one, was hoping for something like ultegra or 105 or something....
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-23-09, 09:09 AM
Replies: 151
Views: 4,780
Posted By Nicodemus

+ 1,000,000 bazillion gazillion killion

+ 1,000,000 bazillion gazillion killion
Forum: News & Announcements
11-20-09, 03:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 929
Posted By Nicodemus

You still rock, Tom. Even if the new site is fat...

You still rock, Tom. Even if the new site is fat and bloated like a beached whale, and the bastiges have the cheek to *cking advertise their own station. Your efforts and awesomeness are...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-19-09, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,128
Posted By Nicodemus

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-19-09, 04:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By Nicodemus

This feels like New Coke all over again...

This feels like New Coke all over again...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-19-09, 03:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By Nicodemus

It's also much more difficult to look like I...

It's also much more difficult to look like I might be doing work-related stuff with the new look. :(

And I can't get into P&R :cry:
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-19-09, 02:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By Nicodemus

The new look is big and fat. It seems to take up...

The new look is big and fat. It seems to take up much more space for the same content.

I don't mind a change. What I'm most afraid of is people confusing "looks nice" with "easy to read". It's...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-19-09, 02:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By Nicodemus

I paid membership because I like the site, and I...

I paid membership because I like the site, and I hate advertising.

Now I have this freaking nuisance "click me" attention hoor vbulletin ad in the bottom right corner? And I can't get rid of it?...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
11-19-09, 02:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 675
Posted By Nicodemus

One thing I really, really LOVED about BF was...

One thing I really, really LOVED about BF was that it was about reading, not looking pretty. It did not sacrifice readability just to look soft and smooth and sexy. I'm all about the content, not...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Nicodemus

Hmmmm, methinks I may have found something...

Hmmmm, methinks I may have found something here... Build Your Own Bike (http://www.koga-signature.com/Build-Your-Own-Bike.aspx). I love Koga bikes. My last great bike was a Koga, before some damn...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 07:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Nicodemus

That's pretty cool actually. Except for the...

That's pretty cool actually. Except for the chainguard. Yick.

But yeah, I use my bike for everything, so funnily enough fenders and a rack are definitely things I want to be able to have on it....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 07:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Nicodemus

Hey, thanks, that's great! Funnily enough, I...

Hey, thanks, that's great!

Funnily enough, I want internal hub mostly because I am just sick to death of dealing with derailleurs. However I don't really have much need for the range of gears. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Nicodemus

It is tempting, but first off I'm lazy, secondly...

It is tempting, but first off I'm lazy, secondly I would be concerned about a bike not ending up fitting that well in the end after I build it up. Very difficult to know what the end result would be...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 06:06 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,124
Posted By Nicodemus

Yes, I would. It's what I expect if I buy a...

Yes, I would. It's what I expect if I buy a wallybike.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 05:09 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,124
Posted By Nicodemus

Why in the world does the OP have to prove or...

Why in the world does the OP have to prove or disprove any partisan interest or ulterior motive by naming their LBS? How does whether someone uses an LBS or not have any impact on the validity of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 05:04 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,124
Posted By Nicodemus

+1

+1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 03:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 794
Posted By Nicodemus

Is there a bike that matches these specs?

Hi all,

After much time fighting with the old Spec'd Sirrus and in anticipation of a summer of joy here in cycling heaven, I want to treat myself to a new baby.

Tell me... is there a bike that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 03:22 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,352
Posted By Nicodemus

in answer to the OP.. why? Because it feels...

in answer to the OP.. why?

Because it feels ****ing sexy. And it makes the ride that much nicer. I guess both reasons have equal say for me.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-10-09, 03:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,352
Posted By Nicodemus

because surely you wouldn't want anyone thinking...

because surely you wouldn't want anyone thinking you were gay by calling it spandex, eh? :D
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Nicodemus

I know it sounds weird, but they don't like it. ...

I know it sounds weird, but they don't like it. This is my fourth pair. They need some kind of special conditioning polish, but the one I have is the wrong colour.

But I've reflected and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 620
Posted By Nicodemus

brooks saddle wax on my hiking boots?

Is that ok? The boots are full grain leather, so normal polish is bad for them. They're Brashers. I just kind of thought that the Brooks wax would be pretty good for them.

Or is that weird?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,311
Posted By Nicodemus

In the UK it's the other way round. I prefer it...

In the UK it's the other way round. I prefer it the normal way (left for front, right for rear). It makes sense to me, as it corresponds with the derailleurs. Plus I'm left-handed.
Forum: Commuting
02-24-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 5,488
Posted By Nicodemus

:love: Brooks. HATE flash with a passion. ...

:love: Brooks.

HATE flash with a passion. It's wet dream material for self-obsessed GUI designers. LOATHE the Flash.
Forum: Commuting
02-19-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,067
Posted By Nicodemus

It's London dude, not a freaking highway. It's a...

It's London dude, not a freaking highway. It's a highly concentrated, organic, mixed urban environment.

Right now, somewhere there's a cager ranting just the way you are about cyclists. Get some...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-27-08, 07:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,081
Posted By Nicodemus

there is not such a negative stigma to being a...

there is not such a negative stigma to being a short woman as there is to being a short man. why is this patently obvious fact escaping you?
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