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Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-10, 11:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,914
Posted By Beck

I might work on this, but it will automatically...

I might work on this, but it will automatically mute when attempting to play Mylie Cyrus. To get an ipod/speaker setup to work effectively for 4hrs or more would probably require an additional...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-10, 08:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,914
Posted By Beck

Wow, that's some good stuff. Some of those are...

Wow, that's some good stuff. Some of those are definitely do-able, so I'll let you know if I try your idea and let you test it out.

Like I said, I don't want to steal ideas, so here are some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-10, 05:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,914
Posted By Beck

What service or product would you like to see offered to cyclists?

What's missing in the cycling industry? What product do you wish were available? What kind of cycling service would you be willing to pay for? Custom (and affordable) wheel building? A special...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-10, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 803
Posted By Beck

i prefer tires that are round, and made of...

i prefer tires that are round, and made of rubber. stay away from those square tires made of teflon; they get flats waaay too easy.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By Beck

I guess the batteries aren't an issue then. But...

I guess the batteries aren't an issue then. But still, $100 for a freakin' wire harness? I could hook up my old Palm V as a cyclometer for less than that, and it might even provide some aerodynamic...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 09:16 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 4,805
Posted By Beck

^This is why I also shave my foot hair In...

^This is why I also shave my foot hair

In addition:

How do I keep up with those cute female cyclists?

Which shorts will make my ass look the best?

And if I'm a mean potato, does that make...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 08:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,353
Posted By Beck

Flew to San Diego for work for a few days, It...

Flew to San Diego for work for a few days,
It was 75.
Came home to Maryland,
It was 15 with a foot of snow and an inch of gravel on the road.
Time to move?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 08:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,955
Posted By Beck

huffy

huffy
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 08:04 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,739
Posted By Beck

After building my Litespeed classic from the...

After building my Litespeed classic from the frame up this winter...

Just ordered a smartwool short sleeved jersey. And an old 7 speed shifter (new-old-stock!) for my aging but much loved Trek...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-10, 07:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 730
Posted By Beck

Shimano Flight Deck, it shouldn't be this hard (or expensive)...

Did they ever make a WIRED 10 speed harness? I really don't want to pay $90-$100 for a wireless harness and still have to buy/change batteries. I've looked and looked and it seems like there is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-10, 10:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,679
Posted By Beck

must see picture to believe it. I...

must see picture to believe it.


I splurged on my sunglasses at Target. I stopped buying anything that is so expensive/fragile it needs its own special case.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-10, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By Beck

I also have one and like it. ~700 miles with no...

I also have one and like it. ~700 miles with no problems. Rebranded as Neuvation S1 (i think it was $40) because I didn't know it was a Velo saddle at the time. Still a good buy since it was under...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-10, 03:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,190
Posted By Beck

Misread the post. Though it said "How often do...

Misread the post. Though it said "How often do you eat CAT food?"

Which is more often than I care to admit.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 06:37 PM
Replies: 600
Views: 146,916
Posted By Beck

Since we're bringing old threads back from the...

Since we're bringing old threads back from the dead...

Freeze Thaw Cycles in State College, PA
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or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-10, 06:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,363
Posted By Beck

I don't currently have cadence on my comp., but I...

I don't currently have cadence on my comp., but I used a stop watch and counted my revs when i was trying to figure out my upper and lower shift points:

96rpm - 114rpm

Meaning I tend to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-08-09, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 889
Posted By Beck

Dynamite. For real though, I use a...

Dynamite.


For real though, I use a solvent called Pensolv from West Penetone. Best stuff I've ever found: cleans parts, degreases, degoos, etc and I've never seen it attack any surface from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-09, 10:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,775
Posted By Beck

Bottom bracket tool with 0.5" square for torque...

Bottom bracket tool with 0.5" square for torque wrench (requires some math).
Set of 15mm-17mm thin cone wrenches.
All made from titanium for no good reason.

I've made lots of other one-off...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-06-09, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By Beck

Carbon Fork Questions Here

I've never had a carbon fork before, so I have some questions about mounting and working with them.

The sleeved brake caliper nut that came with my sram rival brakes is slightly too large...
Forum: For Sale
10-29-09, 11:09 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 157,415
Posted By Beck

Have: Forgie 3T Length: 110mm Angle:...

Have: Forgie 3T Length: 110mm Angle: 80/100 Dia: 31.8 bar 1 1/8" steerer.

Want: Any 80-90mm length Angle: flatish, 80 or less but not particular.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-09, 08:28 PM
Replies: 740
Views: 164,120
Posted By Beck

I ride an old school Trek 470 seven speed. Just...

I ride an old school Trek 470 seven speed. Just finished my first century on it at a reasonable time. It's seen many miles though, and the frame is bent from a crash earlier this year, so it's...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
10-09-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,520
Posted By Beck

Doing the Civista century out of La Plata. Much...

Doing the Civista century out of La Plata. Much closer and a fairly new event.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By Beck

Help Identify this LeMond

Found this LeMond for sale and I'm trying to figure out what it is. The seller doesn't know and there are no stickers on the frame. Thought it might have been repainted, but the fork is the same...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,023
Posted By Beck

This topic is not for mere mortals... ...

This topic is not for mere mortals...

Earlier posts on the non-slip condition at the boundary layer are correct: the air in tube will vary in angular velocity within the tube between the outer...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Beck

I have an old Raleigh Technium out in my shed I...

I have an old Raleigh Technium out in my shed I could try it on. About what year are we talking? Mine has downtube shifters and is a relatively large frame. No idea what size. I'll see if my 700c...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Beck

Looks like it will fit. Just compared the...

Looks like it will fit. Just compared the dimensions and geometry to my current bike and they are nearly identical. Won't know for sure till I build it, but it looks like it'll work. Ah, what do i...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Beck

Sorry, everything listed is it. No wheels, no...

Sorry, everything listed is it. No wheels, no components.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 739
Posted By Beck

What should I do? - Litespeed Classic plus extras- $1000

I found a 2003 Litespeed Classic frame, 1000miles, with Reynolds carbon fork, chris king headset, thompson elite seatpost, selle san marco aspide saddle, stem, and handlebars and the seller is asking...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,188
Posted By Beck

Good post, since I'm sure a lot of people...

Good post, since I'm sure a lot of people including myself get sore too quickly.



The leg strength idea is probably true. I usually get sore after about 35 miles, and I spin the pedals instead...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,105
Posted By Beck

Sketchy? Wobbly? Not unless you're the one who...

Sketchy? Wobbly? Not unless you're the one who made it.

Dangerous? How "dangerous" are we talking? Like picking your nose while driving "dangerous" or juggling flaming chainsaws "dangerous"?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,105
Posted By Beck

even if I wrap it up really well first? ...

even if I wrap it up really well first?



seriously though, any pictures of a tool bag that mounts by the bottom bracket?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-09, 10:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,105
Posted By Beck

Can I put my tools near the bottom bracket?

I'd like to carry my multitool, patches, a tube, and levers somewhere near the bottom bracket, below my water bottle holders. Are there any bags that mount here or pictures of someone mounting bags...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,256
Posted By Beck

Ha, I guess slowly and imperceptibly I am getting...

Ha, I guess slowly and imperceptibly I am getting fatter as I sit here.

I think I'd rather just do some shortish rides this weekend. No reason to pay $30 and be forced to do something I don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By Beck

I was thinking about that the other day while...

I was thinking about that the other day while riding; how people say the small area of Speedplay (or other) pedals means that you will get hot spots under that part of your foot. But the soles of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 06:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,256
Posted By Beck

I've got a Century on Sat. and no motivation

I was planning on riding my first Century next month, but a friend suggested I do a metric century (62 miles) this weekend as a shakedown to figure out my pace and what kinds of things I need. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,079
Posted By Beck

My first set were Speedplay Zeros (~600 miles...

My first set were Speedplay Zeros (~600 miles ago) and honestly I don't use the adjustable float all that much. Light Actions would have probably been better than good. But that's me. I've never...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 729
Posted By Beck

Is the damaged area near a seam in the rim? They...

Is the damaged area near a seam in the rim? They are hard to see sometimes, but if the dent is on or within 3in or 4in of a welded seam I would not ride it.

Other than that, give it an easy ride...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Beck

Right now I'm on a 50/39, 12-21 7 speed and I can...

Right now I'm on a 50/39, 12-21 7 speed and I can just about get up the steepest hill I normally ride at an acceptable cadence. I'm just not sure if I want a lower fall-back gear incase I find...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,254
Posted By Beck

Get well and back to riding soon! Just be...

Get well and back to riding soon! Just be positive and assume it won't be too long.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,200
Posted By Beck

Yes it is very flat, but I like the option of...

Yes it is very flat, but I like the option of having a lower gear now and then since I'm most comfortable at high cadence (94-115rpm). Now that you mentioned it, I'll run a normal 53/39 crank...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-15-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 533
Posted By Beck

Gearing Decision - Need Advice

I'm converting to 10 speed and trying to decide what cassette to use. I'm working with Shimano 105 components and would like to use a compact crankset (50/34). I live in a relatively flat area,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,200
Posted By Beck

Wow, lots of great info. I'm writing all these...

Wow, lots of great info. I'm writing all these frames down. I left my requirements open ended to get a variety of responses, so thanks.

To be more specific:
I'd need a 53cm or 54cm. I'd rather...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 07:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,200
Posted By Beck

Steel frame suggestions

I'm going to start building up another road bike for next year, and I need suggestions/advice on steel frames. I'm looking for a modern steel frame, threadless headset, carbon fork, 10 speed rear,...
Forum: For Sale
09-12-09, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 390,006
Posted By Beck

Want to Try: Prologo Nago PAS Have: A...

Want to Try: Prologo Nago PAS
Have: A trustworthy personality and/or a check you can hold while I try your Prologo.

No jokes, I'd really like to try one.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Beck

Excellent idea about checking the Completed...

Excellent idea about checking the Completed Items. Why didn't I think of that??

I'm also still riding Sora components (14 speed, circa 1996) so I'm upgrading everything but the frame. And then...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-09, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 434
Posted By Beck

Shimano 105 shifters: Good deal?

I got a second chance ebay offer for 2010 Shimano 105 shifters w/ 200 miles on them and look brand new. $165. Is that a good deal?

Also the guy seems to be parting out a bike, and I won the front...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 09:31 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,212
Posted By Beck

169,000 feet. Hoping to gear up, ride longer...

169,000 feet. Hoping to gear up, ride longer rides, and do a century before the season is over.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By Beck

Thanks a lot for the opinions so far. If only I...

Thanks a lot for the opinions so far. If only I could find a Lemond Sarthe (53 or 54 cm preferably) I wouldn't be having this problem...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 08:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By Beck

But as I mentioned before, I'd like to have two...

But as I mentioned before, I'd like to have two 10 speed bikes eventually. This one would be my back up.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 08:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By Beck

That's probably what I'll do if the upgrade is...

That's probably what I'll do if the upgrade is going to cost too much, but I'd really like to have two decent, 10 speed, reliable bikes. I like to tinker with them too much and I don't want to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 07:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 838
Posted By Beck

How should I upgrade? Help me spend money.

I have a 1996 Trek 470 (steel frame) that I want to upgrade to modern components. It currently has the original Shimano Sora 7x2 gearing and components. I'd like to ride this bike for another...
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