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Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 01:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,473
Posted By jdtschida

When I buy things online over a couple hundred...

When I buy things online over a couple hundred dollars, I'll force the seller into talking to me via telephone. It goes a long way towards making sure everything is clear on both ends.

If the...
10-18-05, 08:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 740
Posted By jdtschida

I don't know much about overhauling suspension...

I don't know much about overhauling suspension forks, but would it be possible to put a metal filler inside to block the compression? By filler I mean maybe a piece of pipe or solid metal rod. A...
10-14-05, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By jdtschida

Thanks everyone, I should be set. All the tips...

Thanks everyone, I should be set. All the tips about measuring the housing are what I've been doing, so it shouldn't be a problem. Just not "normal". ;)
10-13-05, 01:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By jdtschida

well, ya, now i see it after looking at the tech...

well, ya, now i see it after looking at the tech manual some more. I am still building it up, so haven't had to deal with the dropout thing yet. I'm sure it'll weird me out for a while too.
10-13-05, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By jdtschida

I haven't noticed anything strange about that...

I haven't noticed anything strange about that yet, please explain what's weird about that. Maybe I'm just not looking close enough or paying good enough attention to it. ;)
10-13-05, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,834
Posted By jdtschida

Klein Q-Pro - strange cable routing. Please advise.

Hello Klein owners and mechanics! I am building up a Klein Q-Pro XX frameset, and finally getting around to running cables. The internal part isn't the problem, as you may have guessed is why I...
Forum: Triathlon
09-30-05, 02:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,176
Posted By jdtschida

Good reading if you're interested: ...

Good reading if you're interested:

http://www.slowtwitch.com/mainheadings/techctr/bikefit.html
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 12:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 890
Posted By jdtschida

What kind of crap response is that? ...

What kind of crap response is that?


d_monie1, I agree with others that you might want to try converting your road bike into a tt type bike without the major frame change. It can be tricky, as...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-05, 11:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,941
Posted By jdtschida

Too bad for you Y-Foil haters. I like mine. :)

Too bad for you Y-Foil haters. I like mine. :)
09-30-05, 08:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,714
Posted By jdtschida

You can try checking the rim makers website to...

You can try checking the rim makers website to see what they say will work. I know for my current wheels which have Mavic MA3 rims I can use 700x20 tires and 700x23, among others.
09-30-05, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 518
Posted By jdtschida

I'll try giving a useful response, since the "get...

I'll try giving a useful response, since the "get a bike fitting" response always drives me crazy...


For the hands, you might have too much weight over the handlebars which is causing your hands...
09-30-05, 07:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,322
Posted By jdtschida

I have a roof rack on my Subaru Outback. I only...

I have a roof rack on my Subaru Outback. I only use it for sub 100 mile drives though. Any long distance stuff, I figure out how to fit it INSIDE the car with my other gear. I have a few reasons:...
Forum: Triathlon
09-29-05, 09:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,360
Posted By jdtschida

I had a long response forming in my head, but had...

I had a long response forming in my head, but had a meeting to go to, so now I'll go with a short response. ;)

1. 6 weeks is plenty of time if you are like me.
2. Cut back on cycling, maybe 1/2...
Forum: Triathlon
09-29-05, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,354
Posted By jdtschida

I'm in the process if getting my old road bike...

I'm in the process if getting my old road bike (Trek Y-Foil) turned into a tri bike. One of my decisions was to swap the Ultegra parts for 105, that way I can use the Ultegra on my new road bike. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-05, 06:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,724
Posted By jdtschida

http://tschidanet.homedns.org/gallery2/d/108-1/Kle...

http://tschidanet.homedns.org/gallery2/d/108-1/Klein_Q_Pro_XX_Frameset_official.jpg

Official photo from Klein. I just got the frameset used off of EBay, will hopefully have mine built before the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 10:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

The second photo does look to be lower into the...

The second photo does look to be lower into the steerer tube, but still has a black spacer in it. There's a Yahoo Yfoil user group that I've asked in for some more advice, will see what they have to...
09-28-05, 09:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 347
Posted By jdtschida

Glowing green bike, anyone know who might make it?

So last night I went for a ride just before sunset and saw a guy twice riding what appeared to be a hard-tail mountain bike down a MUP. I was on the road and going the opposite way on a big loop at...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 09:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

My stem is like that, but there is a star nut...

My stem is like that, but there is a star nut inside. I just did a search to make sure I wasn't making things up, and here is what I see down in there.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

Sorry for the confusion Grasschopper. It is a...

Sorry for the confusion Grasschopper. It is a threaded setup, no adapter. "star nut" is probably the wrong term for the part I'm talking about. It's the nut inside the steerer tube that the bolt...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 08:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

Ya, there is a link to it buried in my original...

Ya, there is a link to it buried in my original posting.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

Ya, it is funny. The fork is a touch long, and...

Ya, it is funny. The fork is a touch long, and there is a spacer in there. That could be shortened and removed. The stem itself should go in further, but the star nut (i think) inside is jammed in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

It's always something. ;) I chose the road...

It's always something. ;) I chose the road forum because the Tri forum isn't super active, and most of those folks also read/post here like I do.

The Profile seatpost, from what I've read, moves...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-05, 06:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 540
Posted By jdtschida

Adjusting tri bike fit, please advise.

Hello everyone! Wasn't sure exactly where to post this, but figured fellow roadies might be able to help the best.


Long story short, I'm nearly done converting my Trek Y-Foil 77 '99 frameset...
09-27-05, 02:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 581
Posted By jdtschida

If you need a visual look at how it works, why...

If you need a visual look at how it works, why not set another working bike up next to the one you are building and compare them as you go?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-05, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 460
Posted By jdtschida

Stacy, not sure what model you have, but the LOOK...

Stacy, not sure what model you have, but the LOOK PP396 has a float adjuster to make it so your foot can move less. I don't notice it doing much, but it's supposed to...

My girlfriend trys to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-05, 08:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,298
Posted By jdtschida

You shouldn't be using your aerobars in a group...

You shouldn't be using your aerobars in a group pack ride. If you do get some, you might see a 1 to 2 mph increase while in a tuck, but it will be uncomfortable if your bike isn't specifically setup...
09-23-05, 07:26 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,301
Posted By jdtschida

To those of you ready to lynch the driver: ...

To those of you ready to lynch the driver:

Maybe he really didn't see her... seriously. Try placing yourself in the drivers shoes, what if you honestly didn't see someone that you accidentally...
09-23-05, 07:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By jdtschida

Yep, that's what I found in the link I edited...

Yep, that's what I found in the link I edited into my post. Hope that's all it is, but if that is the problem, I'll feel a little dumb. ;)
09-23-05, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 524
Posted By jdtschida

Last night I was swapping out a good chunk of my...

Last night I was swapping out a good chunk of my Ultegra parts for 105 on my soon-to-be TT bike (Ultegra parts will go on my new road frame) and I came across an interesting problem that I wanted to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-05, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 444
Posted By jdtschida

Should be able to compare geometry specs between...

Should be able to compare geometry specs between your frame and the others to find out any differences. That's what I did when shopping for my recent frame purchase.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-05, 07:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 303
Posted By jdtschida

Could be that you are too stretched out. Maybe...

Could be that you are too stretched out. Maybe slide the seat forward on the post. I also prefer my handlebars setup so they are flat on top, some bars are installed to angle down a little on top...
09-22-05, 06:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,245
Posted By jdtschida

Car - no Bike - yes. Mostly because I...

Car - no
Bike - yes.

Mostly because I know I can fix the bike issues very cheaply or almost free with a little tweakin. The problem with my car requires that I jack it up and get covered in...
09-21-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By jdtschida

$150 is not bad for a cheap set of wheels, though...

$150 is not bad for a cheap set of wheels, though I think if they are from a LBS they might have some pretty high mark-up. Just do some checking on performancebike.com and nashbar.com and see what...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-05, 01:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,035
Posted By jdtschida

I thought I'd post a pic of what my new (used)...

I thought I'd post a pic of what my new (used) Klein Q-Pro XX frameset looks like. This pic is the official pic from Klein, they did this paint job in 2004. They still do it for custom paint jobs...
Forum: Commuting
09-21-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By jdtschida

Check what the wall frame is made out of first. ...

Check what the wall frame is made out of first. If it's an office building, it may have steel framing instead of wood, and your wall hangers might not work at all.
09-20-05, 11:48 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,347
Posted By jdtschida

- "Bikes are for kids". - Cars are a status...

- "Bikes are for kids".
- Cars are a status symbol.
- People are lazy.
09-20-05, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 679
Posted By jdtschida

Don't do too much too soon. Might injure...

Don't do too much too soon. Might injure yourself. Also try to come up with some new routes, or else you will probably get bored.

If you have the time and resources, you might also try some...
09-20-05, 10:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 724
Posted By jdtschida

I like the Zinn book, I own a few different books...

I like the Zinn book, I own a few different books and this is my favorite.
Forum: Triathlon
09-20-05, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 627
Posted By jdtschida

I too was thinking cyclocross tires would...

I too was thinking cyclocross tires would probably work. I doubt the race director meant that some people actually carried their bikes 5 miles. Probably just over a few sandy spots.
09-19-05, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 747
Posted By jdtschida

If it were me, and I realized what was going on,...

If it were me, and I realized what was going on, I might have asked the thief if it was his bike. He might get too nervous to finish the job. Or if it was soon enough after the theft, I probably...
Forum: Triathlon
09-19-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By jdtschida

I did. It just arrived on Saturday. Ordered...

I did. It just arrived on Saturday. Ordered from Performance Bike. They have them on sale, plus I used that 20% coupon floating around here. :)

Still have to figure out where to put mine. We...
Forum: Triathlon
09-19-05, 06:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 757
Posted By jdtschida

heh, I'm doing the old new bike routine too right...

heh, I'm doing the old new bike routine too right now. MN here, so similar climate to Chicago. No winter riding, only a little running... have to find an indoor pool that I like. blah.

My...
Forum: Triathlon
09-19-05, 06:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,939
Posted By jdtschida

Rather than try to post some photos to the...

Rather than try to post some photos to the thread, I'll just link to the album of photos from my first tri a few weeks ago.

Link (http://tschidanet.homedns.org/gallery/StCroixValleyTri2005)
Forum: Triathlon
09-19-05, 06:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,421
Posted By jdtschida

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Forum: Triathlon
09-15-05, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By jdtschida

I bought a HRM once thinking it would be good to...

I bought a HRM once thinking it would be good to try. I found the chest strap to be extremely annoying, period. Eventually the battery died, I tried to replace it, and now my HRM doesn't turn on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 01:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,465
Posted By jdtschida

You sure about that? It sure didn't look hand...

You sure about that? It sure didn't look hand painted to me! The LBS guy also felt that the "paint job" wasn't that great because of being able to see those white edges.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 474
Posted By jdtschida

http://wrenchscience.com/WS1/default.asp ...

http://wrenchscience.com/WS1/default.asp

There is a fit calculator on this site. It was pretty accurate for me. If you know you have freakishly long legs or arms or something, then you may want...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-05, 11:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,465
Posted By jdtschida

7rider, I've test ridden both an Onix and Orca in...

7rider, I've test ridden both an Onix and Orca in a 54cm size frame, probably the same as what your wife would ride. To be honest I wasn't really that impressed. Especially with the Orca which has...
Forum: Triathlon
09-12-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By jdtschida

Swimming. Lots of swimming if I can find a pool...

Swimming. Lots of swimming if I can find a pool that doesn't cost a fortune to use.

Up here in MN it gets pretty dang cold in the winter, and I hate doing stuff out in the cold. I will pick up a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 320
Posted By jdtschida

Quick! Hide your credit card! ya, I get the...

Quick! Hide your credit card!

ya, I get the urges. Just broke down and bought a used Klein frame on EBay a week ago.... No for sure need, more of a want, with a little need mixed into my excuse...
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