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07-21-19, 08:37 AM
Replies: 207
Views: 30,296
Posted By akdmx

On the topic of insurance, if anyone has made a...

On the topic of insurance, if anyone has made a claim through USAC's medical insurance provider would you please share your experience (either here or with me privately)? I'm trying to get a better...
07-11-19, 12:24 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,017
Posted By akdmx

I find this interesting. Some or all hearing?

I find this interesting. Some or all hearing?
07-10-19, 05:20 PM
Replies: 445
Views: 74,017
Posted By akdmx

Classic case of YOLO vs YOGOB (you only get one...

Classic case of YOLO vs YOGOB (you only get one brain)
03-07-19, 12:55 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 23,094
Posted By akdmx

Spend a year mountain biking (if you're in to...

Spend a year mountain biking (if you're in to that). I enjoy it tremendously and its a good way to keep a base going while off the road. Will also play nicely with your inclination toward...
07-26-18, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,815
Posted By akdmx

:twitchy: That's news to me

:twitchy: That's news to me
04-23-18, 10:23 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 13,836
Posted By akdmx

Eyeballing times for the RR stage of Chico...

Eyeballing times for the RR stage of Chico (because times are recorded), the 4/5 field winner was slower this year than in most prior years. Obviously this is a terrible baseline as the condition of...
03-12-18, 11:31 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,734
Posted By akdmx

After 2 pairs of the FSA cranks, both of which...

After 2 pairs of the FSA cranks, both of which developed creaks, I'm on the Rotor 3D+ set up with the P2M meter and its creak free so far. Can't comment on the weight as I didn't weight them first...
02-23-18, 01:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,940
Posted By akdmx

Back to the smart trainers -- one thing I'll...

Back to the smart trainers -- one thing I'll point out about the direct drive units that isn't commonly discussed is that the cassette spacing may vary slightly from your wheel meaning you could need...
02-21-18, 03:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,940
Posted By akdmx

One factor to consider is that (as far as I'm...

One factor to consider is that (as far as I'm aware) all direct drive trainers are "smart" and direct drive is better than wheel-on in any nearly any regard.

And yea erg mode is nice
02-18-18, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,612
Posted By akdmx

I do most of my training straight out of bed -...

I do most of my training straight out of bed - fasted. My programming is based on my fasted FTP which is about 5% lower. How significantly am I handicapping my training progress by training fasted...
02-02-18, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,734
Posted By akdmx

Got replacement FSA cranks from P2M and now, one...

Got replacement FSA cranks from P2M and now, one week later, the replacements are also creaking in the same way.

MattM -- did you get your power meter? Issues?
01-23-18, 02:02 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,159
Posted By akdmx

Is the enve 4.5 well suited for crits (and...

Is the enve 4.5 well suited for crits (and all-around use)? One of few brands with a team incentive.
01-20-18, 05:25 PM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,734
Posted By akdmx

Got to the bottom of my creaking p2m crankset. As...

Got to the bottom of my creaking p2m crankset. As suspected, it is the FSA crankset that p2m specs for this kit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdqRSkQGwWo

We'll see how this plays out. ...
01-19-18, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,857
Posted By akdmx

Got the racing tactics book from aplcr -- thanks...

Got the racing tactics book from aplcr -- thanks a lot!
01-18-18, 11:15 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 25,093
Posted By akdmx

I experience this in my left hip when running but...

I experience this in my left hip when running but the hip range of motion on the bike doesn't cause any issues (hip/femur angle is more acute). How did you fix it?
01-16-18, 09:50 AM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,612
Posted By akdmx

Is there a generally accepted best tool for...

Is there a generally accepted best tool for tracking TSS/CTL etc? I get data out of stava, garmin connect and trainerroad but all seem to give different numbers. Just wondering if there is a...
01-05-18, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8,471
Views: 768,734
Posted By akdmx

Just a counterpoint on the P2M -- my friend and I...

Just a counterpoint on the P2M -- my friend and I both bought the type-s model with the FSA k-force cranks and BOTH of our cranksets developed creaks (we have troubleshot both extensively). Mine...
12-17-17, 09:59 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 193,654
Posted By akdmx

There's a fix for that ...

There's a fix for that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEuMmaUi50I
12-12-17, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 193,654
Posted By akdmx

I ordered wheels from PBK back in July and they...

I ordered wheels from PBK back in July and they took like 6+ weeks to arrive. Maybe acceptable if that is your expectation going in to it but its a PITA when you were hoping to get them in 1-2 weeks.
11-21-17, 11:36 AM
Replies: 17,751
Views: 1,439,612
Posted By akdmx

I also just started a zwift routine this week and...

I also just started a zwift routine this week and I'm finding it hard as I'm more suited to the peaky on/off nature of riding on the street particularly in groups. By contrast I'm struggling to keep...
11-12-17, 10:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,179
Posted By akdmx

I bought a kickr with the coupon. Note that REI...

I bought a kickr with the coupon. Note that REI has a 90 day return policy on these.
11-03-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By akdmx

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/pb/coupon ...

http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/pb/coupon

Performance is doing 20% off but excludes wahoo :(
10-26-17, 12:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By akdmx

Does anyone know of any good deals on a direct...

Does anyone know of any good deals on a direct drive unit (ideally kickr)? I am holding out for REI's fall "20% off 1 item" coupon that they tend to send out in November but worry that Wahoo will be...
07-29-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 705
Posted By akdmx

I've used parts cleaners with simple green. If...

I've used parts cleaners with simple green. If you can get the solution warm and let the parts soak a little bit you might have some luck.
07-28-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,487
Posted By akdmx

I'm in the same boat and would also like to hear...

I'm in the same boat and would also like to hear people's input on durability.

Also, is there any sort of consensus about the best bang-for-the-buck carbon wheel?
07-22-11, 09:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 721
Posted By akdmx

You got 6k of coverage for 35/year, but what is...

You got 6k of coverage for 35/year, but what is the deductible?
07-15-11, 09:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,440
Posted By akdmx

I did measure the BB shell -- it is 68mm

I did measure the BB shell -- it is 68mm
07-15-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,440
Posted By akdmx

I think I'm going to leave the cranks as is and...

I think I'm going to leave the cranks as is and attack the chain line issue the other way around by altering the spacing in the rear. Sheldon brown has a spread sheet on cogs including what he calls...
07-15-11, 08:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,440
Posted By akdmx

I was going to put a bottom bracket spacer...

I was going to put a bottom bracket spacer between the frame and the NDS bb cup. Since the NDS bb cup limits how far the DS crank can be inserted, spacing the cup out would allow the DS crank and...
07-15-11, 08:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,440
Posted By akdmx

I pulled the NDS bb cup and the tapped the DS...

I pulled the NDS bb cup and the tapped the DS crankset all the way in with a rubber mallet. This confirms my suspicion that the NDS cup was blocking the thru-axle, but I also realized that with the...
07-15-11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,440
Posted By akdmx

The first thing I did was try pulling the crank...

The first thing I did was try pulling the crank arm in deeper by tightening the NDS crank bold -- no luck.

I then removed both of the crank arms, reapplied grease to the DS arm and tried to insert...
07-15-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,440
Posted By akdmx

Spacing GXP bottom bracket for better chainline?

Pertinent bike info:
Omnium crankset (GXP bb) w/ original 1/8" chainring
Sram PC-1 1/8" chain
Surly 1/8" cog
Velocity deep V wheelset
Cinelli Mash frame

My problem:
Driveside crank arm isn't...
07-11-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,883
Posted By akdmx

The OP is trying to change gearing and is...

The OP is trying to change gearing and is concerned about the resulting change in rear axle position.

TejanoTrackie says that upping the cog by 1 tooth with move the axle approximately 1/8".

OP...
06-30-11, 05:06 PM
Replies: 3,120
Views: 375,362
Posted By akdmx

who wants this killer deal ...

who wants this killer deal

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/bik/2471408471.html
06-27-11, 03:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,926
Posted By akdmx

Thanks to those that have contributed to the...

Thanks to those that have contributed to the thread. I called Affinity and the word on the lo pro frame sets is that a shipment is on the way but it was delayed, so the ETA is mid-July.
06-26-11, 11:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,926
Posted By akdmx

Looking for cheaper alternative to Cinelli Mash

I haven't owned a decent bike since my last one was stolen nearly 2 years ago. I'm hoping to get back in to the game with a fixie, but am having a hard time familiarizing myself with the frame...
11-09-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

Actually, it was locked to the steel bike rack...

Actually, it was locked to the steel bike rack with the 1000 other bikes. Since you want to play the ******* game, I'll just comfort myself with the fact that in the grand scheme of things, you...
11-09-09, 02:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

I don't know how the lock was defeated, it wasn't...

I don't know how the lock was defeated, it wasn't there. Nothing was there.
It was either a Pitbul STD or a Brute STD (on-guard brand). Unfortunately I didn't get around to registering the lock to...
11-08-09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

Since I already justified my actions as a way of...

Since I already justified my actions as a way of making this bike usable for what I needed to do with it and you continue to present the same argument, I'll have to assume you're just one of those...
11-08-09, 06:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

Dang, that method sounds very refined and...

Dang, that method sounds very refined and perfected, maybe even practiced.
11-08-09, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

Dremel dropouts: -I played with half links and...

Dremel dropouts:
-I played with half links and it wasn't good enough for me. By taking off about 1-2mm I achieved perfect chain tension and the wheel is (was) still centered. It's hard to explain,...
11-08-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

I'm exactly what you're referring to when you say...

I'm exactly what you're referring to when you say "that", but if you meant the modifications -- UCSB is an entirely flat campus; I don't need gears, furthermore it's nice to have less moving parts...
11-08-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,090
Posted By akdmx

Cannondale singlespeed stolen in Santa Barbara area

Unfortunately my 1986 Cannondale st-500 singlespeed conversion was stolen over the halloween weekend here in Santa Barbara. Here's a picture of the bike:
...
10-04-09, 02:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,856
Posted By akdmx

What's the cleanest fender to run on a singlespeed?

I'm using a flat-barred, single-speed'ed, 80's cannondale touring bike as my commuter here at UCSB. Fortunately we have really awesome weather most of the time, but I need to get about a mile in to...
09-19-09, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,375
Posted By akdmx

Definitely run a search on resellerratings.com...

Definitely run a search on resellerratings.com before you go for it
08-31-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,332,728
Posted By akdmx

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5086/img2663o.j...

http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5086/img2663o.jpg
08-30-09, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5,484
Views: 1,332,728
Posted By akdmx

Calbob, I think your bike would look better if...

Calbob, I think your bike would look better if you removed the decal on the top tube. The font of the decal does not match the masi logo. More is always more, but more isn't always better. It's...
08-29-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By akdmx

since nobody bothered to answer my post, I will...

since nobody bothered to answer my post, I will answer it myself in case someone looks up this thread for their own research.

I put on a half link, which then allowed me to set the wheel fully in...
08-28-09, 10:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 524
Posted By akdmx

looking for help achieving proper chain tension

I'm working on a singlespeed conversion project right now with a cannondale touring bike circa '85. I am very limited on wheel options due to the 126mm rear wheel spacing (frankly I would rather not...
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