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Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 08:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By thewalrus

If you're going to be deployed in one place and...

If you're going to be deployed in one place and have access to APO, it's not beyond the realm of possibility to ship over a trainer (not rollers) and a cheap bike to put on the trainer. You could...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 03:23 AM
Replies: 301
Views: 34,905
Posted By thewalrus

I don't have any photos except a few that I...

I don't have any photos except a few that I wouldn't really want to post on the net...

I'm about 6' tall when not slouching.

In 2004 I went from 245 lbs down to 205 by riding a cheap $400 XC...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-08, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 602
Posted By thewalrus

If you have your computer and sensor position...

If you have your computer and sensor position perfect you can shorten the cable with about $10 of stuff from Radio Shack...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,676
Posted By thewalrus

Pedal Force QS2 (Add $100 for RS frame). Good...

Pedal Force QS2 (Add $100 for RS frame). Good example of a SRAM Rival build, the Fulcrum 5 wheelset could be replaced with FSA RD-220 for about $25 less.

New bike [-Edit-]
Frame:
QS2 $600.00...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-08, 04:55 AM
Replies: 424
Views: 26,655
Posted By thewalrus

I own a recumbent, it's a 2000 Rans Rocket pretty...

I own a recumbent, it's a 2000 Rans Rocket pretty similar to this:

http://www.recumbentbrothers.com/images/bikes/RANSRocket.jpg

Back in 2005 when I put it into storage I'd developed this list...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-08, 05:10 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,725
Posted By thewalrus

I don't know where you guys are, but in the...

I don't know where you guys are, but in the pacific northwest Fisher is still very popular for XC mountain bikes. Less so in the freeride and downhill segment because of Trek's refusal to license...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 18,554
Posted By thewalrus

This is the white bar tape that came on my...

This is the white bar tape that came on my Specialized in 2005... It got dirty very fast and turned an unpleasant shade of grey. Now replaced with black Cinelli cork.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-08, 04:02 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 8,981
Posted By thewalrus

Vancouver BC: Tourist couple in a rental car...

Vancouver BC:

Tourist couple in a rental car asked me for directions to the Plaza of Nations Casino, I sent them to Hastings and Main... Told them it was hard to find so go around the block a few...
Forum: Touring
08-10-08, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,241
Posted By thewalrus

You don't want to ride Guide Meridian to the...

You don't want to ride Guide Meridian to the border. In any case there's nothing to see at the north end of the Guide Meridian border crossing, unlike the Peace Arch park and Blaine marina area.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-07, 06:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,877
Posted By thewalrus

http://www.metrodrug.org/images/cocaine.jpg

http://www.metrodrug.org/images/cocaine.jpg
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-07, 05:49 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 31,914
Posted By thewalrus

I am getting 300KB/s for the stage 2 highlights,...

I am getting 300KB/s for the stage 2 highlights, only 3 minutes remaining to finish the download. Tons of seeders.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-07, 05:34 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,710
Posted By thewalrus

I have also heard good things about the Topeak...

I have also heard good things about the Topeak Aero Wedge series, they clip onto a plastic thing that mounts on your saddle rails...

http://www.rei.com/product/751363
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-07, 05:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By thewalrus

Can you post a photo of it?

Can you post a photo of it?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-10-07, 05:29 AM
Replies: 370
Views: 31,914
Posted By thewalrus

The prologue, stage 1 ITV highlights and stage 2...

The prologue, stage 1 ITV highlights and stage 2 ITV highlights are now on Mininova. No login required.

http://www.mininova.org/search/tour/added
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-07, 05:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,710
Posted By thewalrus

the specialized mini-wedgie. newer version has a...

the specialized mini-wedgie. newer version has a much smaller zipper strap, so it doesn't flop in the breeze. Bottom and back flap are waterproof rubber coated, keeps stuff in the bag dry.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-07, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By thewalrus

Cheng Shin = Maxxis

Cheng Shin = Maxxis
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-07, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By thewalrus

Hey Alan, Did you know those Bontrager...

Hey Alan,

Did you know those Bontrager Select tires are actually made by a Chinese company named Cheng Shin?

OH NO PANIC
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-07, 01:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By thewalrus

To quote Mr. Bontrager... Strong, Light,...

To quote Mr. Bontrager...

Strong, Light, Cheap - pick any two.


With shorts, maybe it should be:

Comfortable, Cheap, Quality - pick any two
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-07, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 817
Posted By thewalrus

Pricepoint $20 and $26 shorts (6 or 8-panel) any good?

Thinking about buying a bunch of these for training rides:

http://www.pricepoint.com/detail/12201-540_PNT6P1-1-Clothing-17-Shorts/Lycra/Price-Point-Classic-6-Panel-Short.htm

or
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By thewalrus

Luckily I ride a 58cm frame, it will fit two...

Luckily I ride a 58cm frame, it will fit two Zefal Magnum 1L bottles...

http://www.marioservice.be/images/prod134imgHR.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 08:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By thewalrus

Anyone want to name some good bike shops?

Anyone want to name some good bike shops?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 191
Views: 9,446
Posted By thewalrus

If by corvette you mean it will be purchased in...

If by corvette you mean it will be purchased in large numbers by middle-aged men, and contains a large number of manufacturer-proprietary components, yes.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,867
Posted By thewalrus

Cannondale is also recalling a large number of...

Cannondale is also recalling a large number of 'lefty' mountain bike forks.

http://www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews/May/5.24.0710.47AM04.shtml

http://freeflite.com/page.cfm?PageID=157
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By thewalrus

Well yeah, I don't think my 12-27 cassette will...

Well yeah, I don't think my 12-27 cassette will be used to its full potential. Maybe I can do repeats on freeway overpasses?

Coming from the Pacific NW (Seattle/Vancouver) the heat might kill me....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 539
Posted By thewalrus

Ft. Myers Florida - What's the riding like, and good shops

Looks like I will be spending a month in Ft. Myers on business in the near future. I get to take my Pedal Force RS... Can anyone tell me what the riding is like down there? Suggested routes? Good...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-07, 10:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,621
Posted By thewalrus

I thought USA 10.5 was larger in euro sizing? I...

I thought USA 10.5 was larger in euro sizing? I wear a 10.5 USA running shoe (Salomon) but my Shimano M181 mountain shoes are size 44.5. Fit perfect.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-07, 10:25 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 72,550
Posted By thewalrus

Built in Nov 2006, I'll add my photos to the...

Built in Nov 2006, I'll add my photos to the collection. Now improved and lightened with Mike Garcia Niobium 30 rim / White Industries hub / CX-ray spoke wheelset.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,458
Posted By thewalrus

The DTs are very nice but with the US Dollar:Euro...

The DTs are very nice but with the US Dollar:Euro exchange rate also very expensive. For my wheel build I went with a White Ind H1 rear hub and the SpeedCific front hub. The H1, like the SpeedCific...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-07, 05:37 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,885
Posted By thewalrus

My old primary ride was a 2005 Specialized Allez...

My old primary ride was a 2005 Specialized Allez Elite (all-aluminum frame / carbon fork / nine speed 105 parts, roughly similar to a Trek 1500 in spec). It's now relegated to trainer duty.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-07, 02:21 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,885
Posted By thewalrus

It's a 110mm stem, headset is the FSA integrated...

It's a 110mm stem, headset is the FSA integrated model that came taped to the frame when it was couriered to me from Singapore. The spacers came from Ming at Pedal Force, I'm sure they match well...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-07, 01:54 PM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,885
Posted By thewalrus

My RS. The Ritchey WCS 4-axis is very stiff...

My RS. The Ritchey WCS 4-axis is very stiff already...

Same length in a Thomson X2 is exactly 40g heavier (135g vs 175g)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/walrus0/IMG_6306.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 10,885
Posted By thewalrus

Why stop there? Speaking as a 25 year old... if...

Why stop there? Speaking as a 25 year old... if you're "old and slow" you probably have money and can afford some zero gravity ti brakes. :D

Also at 140 pounds you can get away with using...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-07, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By thewalrus

Rumor has it that Trek's "Project One" custom...

Rumor has it that Trek's "Project One" custom paint scheme program was started because they have a ton of unbuilt Madone 5.2/5.9 frames sitting around. The old frames have to be cleared out before...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 12:35 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,316
Posted By thewalrus

This is not my photo, but I'm surprised nobody...

This is not my photo, but I'm surprised nobody else has reposted it yet. This is how tiny a Shuffle really is:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/walrus0/bikehelmetipodshuffle14ad42d26306.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,605
Posted By thewalrus

I have a Force FD and don't particularly like it...

I have a Force FD and don't particularly like it - its stamped construction looks a bit cheap compared to the Dura Ace unit, and it's a little bit heavier.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 10:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,605
Posted By thewalrus

Rumor has it the internal mechanism on the Rival...

Rumor has it the internal mechanism on the Rival shifters is the same as Force, the only thing different is the lever blades. I put Force on my bike but only because I got a great deal on it... and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 10:35 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,316
Posted By thewalrus

Protip: You don't need itunes ...

Protip: You don't need itunes

http://shuffle-db.sourceforge.net/

Copy directories of mp3 directly onto the ipod and then run that program. It'll rebuild the ipod shuffle's index database with...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 09:15 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,888
Posted By thewalrus

Not bikesdirect, but do you want to know why I...

Not bikesdirect, but do you want to know why I buy bike stuff online?

Frequently the customer service is MORE knowledgeable and better than available in a store. The average 20 year old LBS...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,316
Posted By thewalrus

Don't encode with Xing at 128kbit - use 192 VBR...

Don't encode with Xing at 128kbit - use 192 VBR and it'll be a lot better... It's sad how many bad mp3s are going around because people don't know anything else.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-07, 08:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,283
Posted By thewalrus

It doesn't have horizontal dropouts, so you'd...

It doesn't have horizontal dropouts, so you'd spend a lot on a White Industries eccentric rear hub to turn that frame into a fixed gear.

Might make a good singlespeed, however.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 7,814
Posted By thewalrus

I'm willing to bet that salary + benefits is a...

I'm willing to bet that salary + benefits is a pretty high percent of Cannondale's total cost to build a frame. Skilled welders aren't cheap. I've met some that gross 110k a year (Canadian $$$)...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,283
Posted By thewalrus

Mike, just an observation... I'd much rather...

Mike, just an observation...

I'd much rather see a $1895 or $1995 bike with Record 2007 and an AC420 wheelset, and a higher-end fork/bar/stem combo. Perhaps Ritchey WCS such as on some of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-01-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 819
Posted By thewalrus

If the head tube on your current bike is too...

If the head tube on your current bike is too tall, why don't you take off that tall cone shaped headset spacer? You can lower the bottom of your stem at least 15mm easily.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-06, 03:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By thewalrus

SRAM to Shimano or Shimano to SRAM Jtek Shiftmate now out

http://jtekengineering.com/shiftmate.htm

Use a Force/Rival RD with your 10-speed shimano shifters.

OR

Use Shimano shifters with a Force/Rival RD
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-06, 02:59 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,556
Posted By thewalrus

I built my Force-equipped bike with a DA 7800...

I built my Force-equipped bike with a DA 7800 crankset. Shifts amazingly well in the front. My theory is that the ramping and pinning on the DA's big ring is superior to SRAM's design... If you...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-06, 07:10 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,518
Posted By thewalrus

Parlee Z3!!!! ...

Parlee Z3!!!!

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/images/IMGP1611sideon.jpg

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/images/IMGP1615.jpg

http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/images/IMGP1616.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-06, 03:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,518
Posted By thewalrus

Merckx Scandium: ...

Merckx Scandium:


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/walrus0/merckxteamsc12xc-1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a109/walrus0/merckxteamsc99wi.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-06, 02:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,518
Posted By thewalrus

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6811/shbikeyr6....

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/6811/shbikeyr6.jpg


http://www.made-in-china.com/image/2f0j00pevECaLgIQkHM/Mtb-Bicycle-Jg-H-8-.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-06, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,339
Posted By thewalrus

Cervelo doesn't think "WSD" is worth it: ...

Cervelo doesn't think "WSD" is worth it:

http://www.cervelo.com/viewkb.aspx?id=00692#3
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-06, 08:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,730
Posted By thewalrus

from cyclocosm.com Tuesday, December 19,...

from cyclocosm.com

Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Top 10 Ways I'd Like to See Dick Pound Die

I know, I know - it's not nice to wish death upon people. But I'm not doing that. Everyone, Dick Pound...
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