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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-24-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 30,722
Posted By slacker00

I had the exact same problem. The return spring...

I had the exact same problem. The return spring for the downshift pawl broke on my summer bike during the last ride of the season. I found this thread last night and started tinkering an hour ago...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-03-08, 05:06 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,194
Posted By slacker00

When he starts the race in July, that's when you...

When he starts the race in July, that's when you can post, a sharp & short retort. Until then keep checking the media; since he's already changed his mind twice, it should keep you interested........
Forum: Introductions
11-29-08, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 243
Posted By slacker00

Hail?! I've ridden in hail. Luckily it was...

Hail?!

I've ridden in hail. Luckily it was only pea-sized. It still hurt.

Welcome!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-08, 05:53 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 9,891
Posted By slacker00

I smoke my home made tobacco pipe now and then. ...

I smoke my home made tobacco pipe now and then. I probably shouldn't, but I figure a few puffs here and there won't kill me. But maybe I'm fooling myself.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-08, 03:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,236
Posted By slacker00

I prefer steel, so much so that I prefer the feel...

I prefer steel, so much so that I prefer the feel of my steel bike with steel cranks over my steel bike with aluminum cranks.

My cat's breath smells like mice.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-30-08, 11:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,427
Posted By slacker00

I'm glad Lance is back. He'll bring mainstream...

I'm glad Lance is back. He'll bring mainstream popularity of cycling back a little bit.

Lance being 37 isn't too old, for him. His experience will offset quite a bit as far as any physical...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-08, 10:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,595
Posted By slacker00

You definitely should try Aero bars.

You definitely should try Aero bars.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,157
Posted By slacker00

Yeah, this is the answer. There's tons of...

Yeah, this is the answer. There's tons of variables, but in my experience 2-4 MPH is the standard range of improvement, even with a modest road bike.

That said, blowing solo through rolling hills...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-08, 08:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 782
Posted By slacker00

I agree. I rode a 1981 Fuji for years,...

I agree.

I rode a 1981 Fuji for years, probably putting over 5k miles on it. It weighs 32 lbs. At least I didn't worry about leaving it out in the rain or if someone was gonna steal it. I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,802
Posted By slacker00

Get a cheapo rust bucket bike that weighs 35 lbs....

Get a cheapo rust bucket bike that weighs 35 lbs. You'll build plenty of strength trying to get that thing up and rambling. Plus you'll look really cool riding a dumpster find. Just ignore that...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 671
Posted By slacker00

I've lost two riders through crashes (Soler &...

I've lost two riders through crashes (Soler & Cooke), so no sympathy from me. I'm actually rooting for more doping DQs to shake things up a little bit. My team needs a miracle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,531
Posted By slacker00

Yes, the rear derailler is Velox, that sounds...

Yes, the rear derailler is Velox, that sounds right. It said on the derailler and I took a picture of it, but it came out too blurry to read.

Yes, I think the hubs are Gnutti. I read that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-08, 12:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,531
Posted By slacker00

I got some pics! ;) Now if I can figure ...

I got some pics! ;)

Now if I can figure out how to post them... Let see if I can get this to work...

I apologize in advance for the poor camerawork. I took a couple dozen pics, here are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,531
Posted By slacker00

Yeah, I didn't really think about taking pictures...

Yeah, I didn't really think about taking pictures or anything "in the moment". I just figured I could google it and it would come right up. Kinda naive, I guess. Maybe next time I see him, I can ask...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,531
Posted By slacker00

Thanks for the link. Dang, now I'm...

Thanks for the link.

Dang, now I'm perplexed! ;)

I could've sworn it said "Tornado", and even the guy who owned the bike for decades told me "Tornado", or at least that's what I thought he...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,531
Posted By slacker00

"Tornado" bicycles, made in Italy, circa 1960's era?

I tried doing an internet search for "Tornado" bicycles, made in Italy, circa 1960's era, but I come up completely empty. Maybe someone in this forum can help.

My neighbor, stopped by tonight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,817
Posted By slacker00

The best I can understand, is that there was some...

The best I can understand, is that there was some kind of communications breakdown with the seller and the bike is no longer for sale. So, I guess the deal fell through.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-08, 04:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 610
Posted By slacker00

Yeah, I was looking the specs over and I had the...

Yeah, I was looking the specs over and I had the same opinion. (I've never used Sora, but I can't ignore how everyone says, "It sucks". lol)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 09:38 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 22,337
Posted By slacker00

I have no idea where you are getting those...

I have no idea where you are getting those generalizations you are making about me. But it has to be worse than my generalization about bathroom scales.



I use one of those digital fish...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,817
Posted By slacker00

Hard to go wrong for 250 bucks. Unless it's...

Hard to go wrong for 250 bucks. Unless it's been completely abused, I'd take it.

Here's the specs if anyone's interested:...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 05:53 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 22,337
Posted By slacker00

Bathroom scales are notoriously inaccurate. ...

Bathroom scales are notoriously inaccurate. You'll get a more accurate measurement by taking an average of poster guesses based on the pictures in this thread.

I say the bike weighs 23 lbs. ...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-11-08, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 603
Posted By slacker00

EVANS Cadel (SILENCE-LOTTO) 46 points ZABEL...

EVANS Cadel (SILENCE-LOTTO) 46 points
ZABEL Erik (TEAM MILRAM) 44 points
STEEGMANS Gert (QUICK STEP ) 4 points
DEVOLDER Stijn (QUICK STEP) 3 points
SCHLECK Andy (TEAM CSC) 0 points
KIRCHEN...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-08, 05:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,232
Posted By slacker00

I think this is really the big question about...

I think this is really the big question about centuries for me too. 100 is just a number which can be done, as long as I pace myself & keep myself watered and fuelled up. But around mile 60 is when...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,065
Posted By slacker00

What time do they update the standings? Is there...

What time do they update the standings? Is there a regular time when they make the updates?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,584
Posted By slacker00

Isn't the purpose of road bars to give a variety...

Isn't the purpose of road bars to give a variety of hand positions?

The purpose of variety in hand positions is to mitigate fatigue. At least that's what I thought.

Personally, I try to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-08, 11:28 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,065
Posted By slacker00

Only 3 of my guys are scoring any points:...

Only 3 of my guys are scoring any points: Kirchen, Zabel & Evans. Man, maybe those other guys will wake up in the mountains. Hopefully Soler can recover from his wrist fracture!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,065
Posted By slacker00

Bah. I've got too many slackers on my team!

Bah. I've got too many slackers on my team!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-08, 08:51 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,065
Posted By slacker00

When are they going to update the standings?! ...

When are they going to update the standings?! I know I'm probably in the bottom somewhere, and there's a lot of racing left, but it would still be nice to feel confidence in their server at least...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 11:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 858
Posted By slacker00

I got some Optic Nerve sunglasses off Nashbar...

I got some Optic Nerve sunglasses off Nashbar last summer. They work fine. No complaints.

I also gave the multi-lens setup a try, with mixed results. I probably wouldn't recommend the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 04:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,738
Posted By slacker00

You don't have to say anything. You can lie. ...

You don't have to say anything. You can lie. You can give him a range of prices. I go case by case.

I suppose it's rude if the guy already basically knows the answer and is trying to bust...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 04:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,760
Posted By slacker00

Maybe he was referring to the CBS coverage,...

Maybe he was referring to the CBS coverage, which is national. I don't think CBS is covering the TDF this year. Not everyone gets Versus.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,290
Posted By slacker00

My bike is has 3x7 gears, and it suits me fine....

My bike is has 3x7 gears, and it suits me fine. (http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?Year=1996&Brand=Univega&Model=Superstrada&Type=bike) I'm not training for the TDF or anything. I...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-05-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,439
Posted By slacker00

In the U.S., cycling needs another Lance...

In the U.S., cycling needs another Lance Armstrong 100x more than golf needs Tiger Woods or basketball needs another Michael Jordan. Cycling is probably as interesting as Chess or Soccer as far as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,065
Posted By slacker00

EVANS Cadel (SILENCE-LOTTO) ZABEL Erik (TEAM...

EVANS Cadel (SILENCE-LOTTO)
ZABEL Erik (TEAM MILRAM)
STEEGMANS Gert (QUICK STEP )
DEVOLDER Stijn (QUICK STEP)
SCHLECK Andy (TEAM CSC)
KIRCHEN Kim (TEAM COLUMBIA)
SOLER MAURICIO...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 10:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,597
Posted By slacker00

+1 Ride them 'til they die, or until you...

+1

Ride them 'til they die, or until you upgrade, then keep them around as a backup and/or put them on a beater bike. They are what they are: entry level.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-08, 05:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 882
Posted By slacker00

+1 I tried my first race last fall. I'm...

+1

I tried my first race last fall. I'm glad I did it, just for the experience, but I finished 3rd from last. I wasn't looking for a result, anyway. My goal was to find a group and try to hang,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-08, 05:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 938
Posted By slacker00

Nippon, you should start a blog about your...

Nippon, you should start a blog about your bicycling adventures. I enjoy your writing, your enthusiasm is contagious! :) Nice bicycle, BTW.

Also, stick with your platform pedals in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 980
Posted By slacker00

Sounds fun, besides all of the agonizing effort...

Sounds fun, besides all of the agonizing effort required, not to mention the expenses and logistics.

Maybe if the word spreads, they'll get people to join their cause and ride with them, at...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 15,023
Posted By slacker00

I'd say any bike computer besides an Edge 305...

I'd say any bike computer besides an Edge 305 is a sucker buy.

Seriously, though, I'll concede that bicycle computers in general are a sucker buy.

I guess my Edge 305 is my main...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 08:15 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 15,023
Posted By slacker00

I was paging through my latest copy today, my...

I was paging through my latest copy today, my subscription was a x-mas gift. I can't imagine who actually reads that magazine except ultra-posers perhaps.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 835
Posted By slacker00

I've been having the same symptons. Ends up it...

I've been having the same symptons. Ends up it was the pedals, in my case. Try swapping your pedals with a different pair, if you can, to troubleshoot the source of the symptom clicking. Swapping...
Forum: Introductions
06-23-08, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 381
Posted By slacker00

Welcome to bike forums. You'll love...

Welcome to bike forums.

You'll love Bloomington. I lived down there a couple years a while back. It's a great bicycling town. That's where I picked up the habit.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-08, 03:35 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,599
Posted By slacker00

I voted 3, because only 3 are really "rideable"....

I voted 3, because only 3 are really "rideable". lmao. I'll explain.

1.My racing road bike (1500 miles last year)
2.My backup road bike (2500 miles last year)
3.My beater road bike (500...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 01:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By slacker00

Yeah, I looked at the rim strip and everything...

Yeah, I looked at the rim strip and everything seemed fine. The flats never have happened in the same spot either, or at least that I can remember. Next time I get everything apart I'll examine it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 01:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By slacker00

Hey, be careful counting on patches. That was...

Hey, be careful counting on patches. That was one of my mistakes on Monday. I had a spare tube, but I'm good at patching tubes, and I also had a patch kit so I thought I'd just slap a patch on...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 01:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By slacker00

Dude, thanks! I didn't even connect the dots in...

Dude, thanks! I didn't even connect the dots in my mind. But that's how I must've tore my valve stem, I guarantee. I was messing around when I got home after I got my first flat, practicing...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-08, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 678
Posted By slacker00

I got two flats this week also. I got one out on...

I got two flats this week also. I got one out on a ride Monday. It took me forever to change it because I'm so rusty not having changed a flat in probably 8 months. Then today a wierd flat where...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 5,208
Posted By slacker00

450 miles in 2008. I had 4500 miles in 2007. ...

450 miles in 2008. I had 4500 miles in 2007.

Winter blues cuts two ways: weather cuts the miles and then lack of miles cuts my conditioning. Today it's perfect weather, but I'll probably only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 814
Posted By slacker00

You should always have a "beater" backup bike...

You should always have a "beater" backup bike for rain, commuting or other general miscellaneous.

Plus, there might even be a "nostalgia" factor. I've logged 5k miles on my old Fuji, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-03-08, 04:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,585
Posted By slacker00

+1 Unless you're exclusively racing or doing...

+1

Unless you're exclusively racing or doing moderate to fast group rides, a triple is fine.

Personally, I'll go weeks without using the small ring, then one day a 20% grade will pop up, and...
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