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Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,489
Posted By crummyrider

How much does the fork weigh?

How much does the fork weigh?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,528
Posted By crummyrider

No one said it was...

No one said it was...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,528
Posted By crummyrider

Days like today, 50 degrees, some wind. You want...

Days like today, 50 degrees, some wind. You want some coverage but don't need the full hat.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,655
Posted By crummyrider

Tunisia, Gulf of Tunis

Tunisia, Gulf of Tunis
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-11-09, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 804
Posted By crummyrider

I have the Mark V which is pretty much the same...

I have the Mark V which is pretty much the same frame but with a threadless headset. I race mine on the track and use it for 1-2 hour winter road rides. I like the bike but don't know if you will....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-11-08, 04:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,526
Posted By crummyrider

Technically a 650b but this is done up nice with...

Technically a 650b but this is done up nice with some 29er tires in this post. Frame/Fork seem like a good value. http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=440731
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-18-08, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,547
Posted By crummyrider

http://www.worldclasscycles.com/

http://www.worldclasscycles.com/
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-09-08, 04:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,407
Posted By crummyrider

The local coach/official gets on people for...

The local coach/official gets on people for riding like that during warmups. I haven't noticed anyone try that during a race but I'm guessing they would get an earful if he saw them
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-16-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,158
Posted By crummyrider

Fat bladed spokes are not aerodynamic. CX...

Fat bladed spokes are not aerodynamic.

CX Ray or Aerolite should not require the hub to be slotted and will give more aero benefit than round or bladed spokes.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-09-08, 07:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,935
Posted By crummyrider

If you were moving into the guys line, he should...

If you were moving into the guys line, he should have yelled "stick" or "stay" or whatever the word is at your track.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-26-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,304
Posted By crummyrider

Why not the T1? I know quite a few racers used...

Why not the T1? I know quite a few racers used them at MTV and I heard plenty of good things about them and no negatives.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-08, 09:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,035
Posted By crummyrider

+1, guess these work too well to be popular

+1, guess these work too well to be popular
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-09-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 14,398
Posted By crummyrider

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Acti...

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=482
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-24-07, 10:13 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 10,682
Posted By crummyrider

I'm about 10 or so miles from Major Taylor. I...

I'm about 10 or so miles from Major Taylor. I used the rental bikes last summer. They were 2-4 bucks depending on the night.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-07, 07:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,104
Posted By crummyrider

Hey Mike, I appreciate what you have been doing...

Hey Mike,
I appreciate what you have been doing and I am taking advantage of the current group buy. Why not an aluminum frame with carbon fork similar to the Trek T1 or Van Dessel Drag Strip...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-26-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By crummyrider

I did put a check in the mail last week for team...

I did put a check in the mail last week for team clothes so I guess I haven't been too well-behaved.

I'm nearly sold on the idea. I'm not a big believer in low weight = high performance but,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-23-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 635
Posted By crummyrider

hairsplitting wheel question of the day

I've been thinking about my wheels lately, mainly looking for an excuse to get some tubulars. I've been good lately about talking myself out of spending cash on bike stuff lately but I can't...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-03-07, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 743
Posted By crummyrider

While we're asking about cranks, what do you guys...

While we're asking about cranks, what do you guys think of these?

http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=188_193&products_id=1532

Cheap for 144 bcd cranks but would I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-30-07, 05:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,395
Posted By crummyrider

Use medical tape. Do a run down both side of the...

Use medical tape. Do a run down both side of the rim. One down the middle if you want to be extra safe. I learned this trick from the local track coach.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 667
Posted By crummyrider

I broke a spring on mine after three rides. I...

I broke a spring on mine after three rides. I returned them for a refund. Went back to Shimano.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-24-07, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 470
Posted By crummyrider

Hubset or Mix Hubs?

I want to build some wheels for my fixed/single crosser. The idea is to try to keep the cost down (yeah right). Should I go with hubset from formula or IRO (maybe Milwaukee) or use a Paul High...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-20-07, 08:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By crummyrider

I think I might. I'm trying to keep the cost...

I think I might. I'm trying to keep the cost down but I think I'll cut in other areas and spend the extra cash on this.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-19-07, 09:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 497
Posted By crummyrider

Fork for Rock Lobster

So I bought a Rock Lobster frame on ebay today and it needs a fork. The frame is made of Columbus steel tubing and is a single speed. The steer tube is 1 inch. I would like to keep the cost of the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 14,973
Posted By crummyrider

What size tires can you squeeze in that? I know...

What size tires can you squeeze in that? I know Nashbar says up to 35 but wondering if you think something bigger would fit?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-06, 10:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,595
Posted By crummyrider

No firsthand experience, but I've heard good...

No firsthand experience, but I've heard good things about them. Replacement would most likely come under structural manufacturing defects, not paint chips, damage due to crashes, etc. Why would...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-06, 05:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,565
Posted By crummyrider

Shimano won't hide the cables. Exposed cables...

Shimano won't hide the cables. Exposed cables makes the brand easily recognizable. They also claim that exposed cables have some functional advantages.

Of course, some folks, including Erik...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 08:42 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,189
Posted By crummyrider

Looks great! Belissimo! ...or something like that

Looks great! Belissimo! ...or something like that
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 06:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,194
Posted By crummyrider

+1 Krabbe and Bobke

+1 Krabbe and Bobke
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-06, 08:39 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 5,189
Posted By crummyrider

Sorry to hear about the Fizik but good choice on...

Sorry to hear about the Fizik but good choice on the Specialized! It does get better with time!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 587
Posted By crummyrider

Gray Goat Sports is the best on the southside. ...

Gray Goat Sports is the best on the southside. They carry Scott, Spec, Trek and Lemond currently. They also have a knowledgable staff that won't mind speaking to you. Matthews is decent. Only go...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,696
Posted By crummyrider

Why do I have to live where sporting goods stores...

Why do I have to live where sporting goods stores suck? I guess thats why the only large "sporting" goods store around here anymore is called Dicks!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 06:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 883
Posted By crummyrider

Velonews is a good magazine. Their website...

Velonews is a good magazine.

Their website ain't half bad either... http://www.velonews.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-06, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 343
Posted By crummyrider

A few people seem to hate the retailer, but I got...

A few people seem to hate the retailer, but I got an Ultegra 28 hole out of them a few months back without issue.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-06, 07:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,133
Posted By crummyrider

FWIW, I bought a regular SLK Mega Exo. Its new...

FWIW, I bought a regular SLK Mega Exo. Its new but didn't come with the BB so I got a good deal on it.

As I mentioned earlier, I've used a Gossamer Mega Exo for over 3000 miles without issue...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 07:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,920
Posted By crummyrider

The current issue of velonews (sorry just...

The current issue of velonews (sorry just hardcopy, not online) has a nice writeup on the cranks and it mentions a little about the brifters. I'm on Shimano now (not too many $1000 Campy bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 11:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,133
Posted By crummyrider

Hey Blandin! I want a regular double. ...

Hey Blandin!

I want a regular double. Indiana is flat and though I'm more of a spinner than a masher I like having that option when I need it! I have eye'd the Energy mega exo at gottaridebikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 08:26 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,133
Posted By crummyrider

That would be sweet but too many $$. Trying to...

That would be sweet but too many $$. Trying to stay around $200. Plus, I think DA cranks would look a little out of place in my 105/ultegra setup.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-06, 07:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,133
Posted By crummyrider

FSA cranksets - go with isis or exo?

I'm looking to buy an FSA double crankset but I'm a little hung-up on isis vs mega exo.

Here is what I know now.

ISIS:
Pros:
Can get a lighter combo to the tune of 100-150 grams
No...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-06, 07:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,257
Posted By crummyrider

Interesting thread. My LBS recently picked up...

Interesting thread. My LBS recently picked up Scott and expressed some concern with the relationship they'd maintain with Trek and Specialized. They were moving the Scotts to the back room at night...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-06, 08:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,999
Posted By crummyrider

I like gel. My fave's are the Pearl Izumi Gel...

I like gel. My fave's are the Pearl Izumi Gel Vent gloves that came out this year. They are a bit pricey though at $40. They pull on so no velcro to worry about. Specialized are also nice.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-06, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 607
Posted By crummyrider

gottaridebikes.com has them for around $285 if...

gottaridebikes.com has them for around $285 if you use the coupon posted on their site. I considered these but went with set of handbuilts. I figured I would have killed the Alta Race's over time...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,541
Posted By crummyrider

I'm considering a set of Reynolds Alta Race. The...

I'm considering a set of Reynolds Alta Race. The Alta Comps can be had for around $200.
http://www.gottaridebikes.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=Rew

I've asked about their...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By crummyrider

Reynolds Alta wheelsets

Any opinions on these wheels? Particularly the Alta Race. There are some deals on them right now. They are definitely lightweight with the Alta Race's stated weight at a hair over 1500 grams but...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,097
Posted By crummyrider

Steelers, Bonehead Ben??? yawn...

Steelers, Bonehead Ben??? yawn...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-06, 06:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 850
Posted By crummyrider

Alias v Toupe, help me decide

Will I gain much by moving up to the Toupe from the Alias?

I picked up an Alias from my LBS this past Saturday. I really wanted the Toupe but they didn't have my size (143). Beyond looks, I liked...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 279
Posted By crummyrider

My First Century!

I know several will be unimpressed but I did it. I completed the hundred mile in under 6 hours, of which I'm proud, and learned a few things along the way.

First, don't do your first century on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 02:30 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,794
Posted By crummyrider

I mounted the Open Corsas I ordered from PBK this...

I mounted the Open Corsas I ordered from PBK this week. Had ordered them a few months ago but was trying to get more wear on my current set. I did notice that they felt a little smoother than my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-07-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,330
Posted By crummyrider

Update

Found a 7 speed 20 inch Giant at a garage sale for $20 this past saturday. It just needed a cleanup, new derailleur guard, new bottle cage (he thinks its cool), and a tune up. He ended up with a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-07-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 919
Posted By crummyrider

Fixie candidates - What to look for at the garage sales?

So my wife tells me she saw several bikes at the Friday sales. I took a look on Saturday morning and found several fixie candidates in various conditions, some of which could be had for next to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-06, 08:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,608
Posted By crummyrider

Koolstops also are much quieter than the tektro...

Koolstops also are much quieter than the tektro pads. Had the tektros on my bike for 1200 miles and always wondered why my bike was the only one saying "shhh" when the group would come to a stop. ...
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