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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-10-12, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By availpunk9

Even the 46 will be too much for most. I used to...

Even the 46 will be too much for most. I used to run 42/38 and now 44/39. I tried the 46 and it's a fairly useless ring, unless the course has a ton of pavement.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By availpunk9

The frameset comes w/seat binder clamp, but not a...

The frameset comes w/seat binder clamp, but not a headset. What frame size are you in need of? I'm building up a disc trucker and have a 56cm cross check.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-30-12, 05:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,700
Posted By availpunk9

Blue Norcross EX A & B bikes, sub 17lbs ...

Blue Norcross EX A & B bikes, sub 17lbs

Cross Check Commuter 37lbs
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-21-11, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,439
Posted By availpunk9

For tubular I've used kinlin TB25s w/good results...

For tubular I've used kinlin TB25s w/good results & velocity major toms. I like the velocity rims; the tires glue up really well on the wide rim.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-14-11, 02:35 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,109
Posted By availpunk9

gxp

gxp
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-14-11, 07:22 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,109
Posted By availpunk9

Looking for BB7 disk brakes for road lever. ...

Looking for BB7 disk brakes for road lever.

Have:
Dura ace & ultegra cranks, both integrated spindle, w/single 42 ring & outer guard. 172.5mm
Campy record 10 sp levers x 2 sets
bunch of 9sp...
Forum: Commuting
12-14-11, 07:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By availpunk9

Disc fork w/mid fork rack mount

I'm thinking of building up a Soma Double Cross w/discs. My current setup has a front rack, but I'm struggling to find a disc compatible fork w/a mid fork blade braze on. Any suggestions?

I was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-06-11, 09:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,215
Posted By availpunk9

One can get away not shouldering in almost every...

One can get away not shouldering in almost every condition, but running in the mud for long stints. If the bike is rolling in the mud, it's collecting mud and creating drag. This is when carrying...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-31-11, 09:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By availpunk9

Rip the tire off & re-glue. You shouldn't...

Rip the tire off & re-glue.

You shouldn't damage the base tape, most of the glue should be dried out by now & brittle. I take a butter knife to tire & rim to take some of the dry stuff off. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-23-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,109
Posted By availpunk9

Have: 6 rolls of tape for Belgian glue...

Have:
6 rolls of tape for Belgian glue method. Each does two wheels.

Want:
Any 10 sp Shimano/Sram cassette.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-18-11, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,562
Posted By availpunk9

Love my Blues. I have the EX and picking up an...

Love my Blues. I have the EX and picking up an SL as a new A bike. In retrospect, I should have bought two SPs last season and had two identical bikes. For the price, I think ~$600, SP is a hell...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-11, 06:43 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,178
Posted By availpunk9

Korea looks awesome. Thanks.

Korea looks awesome. Thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-09-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,414
Posted By availpunk9

Way to spruce up a bland frame =) I dig the paint

Way to spruce up a bland frame =) I dig the paint
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-07-11, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By availpunk9

Races are pretty much only in the fall, starting...

Races are pretty much only in the fall, starting late Aug. There are two major series in your area MABRA (mabracross.org) & MAC (midatlanticcross.com). I don't think either updated their race...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
05-05-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 460,208
Posted By availpunk9

Have: Sram Force GXP crank 130 BCD, 53/39...

Have:

Sram Force GXP crank 130 BCD, 53/39 rings, 172.5mm length
Sram Red 11-28 cassette w/lock ring.
Sram Force brakes

Red components have ~1 season of use. The cranks have a few minor...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
05-05-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,308
Posted By availpunk9

I ran those hubs w/Mavic Reflex rims w/32 F/R...

I ran those hubs w/Mavic Reflex rims w/32 F/R spokes. I would go for major toms, if building again. I tried a wider profile tub rim; I couldn't notice drastic handling differences, but I think it...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-29-11, 03:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,113
Posted By availpunk9

Look at Blue SP. I think it's a sick and well...

Look at Blue SP. I think it's a sick and well priced frameset. I think they go for ~$650.
Forum: Commuting
04-23-11, 03:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 614
Posted By availpunk9

Hmm a wheel w/a weight limit, though a fairly...

Hmm a wheel w/a weight limit, though a fairly high one, doesn't sound like a great commuter wheel.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-23-11, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 470
Posted By availpunk9

I've yet to see an elite UCI field sell out yet. ...

I've yet to see an elite UCI field sell out yet. One can do day of.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,980
Posted By availpunk9

So what fenders are you planning to fit on to...

So what fenders are you planning to fit on to this thing?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 55,965
Posted By availpunk9

It can't be flipped... 0 degree rise.

It can't be flipped... 0 degree rise.
Forum: Commuting
04-20-11, 06:28 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 159,834
Posted By availpunk9

Have: Prana Nemesis Knickers - Size M(Khaki...

Have:
Prana Nemesis Knickers - Size M(Khaki color, I don't think this color is available anymore)
I bought these a while back; it finally warmed up enough to wear shorter pants. I wear a L and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,298
Posted By availpunk9

Shouldering this bike would be problematic.

Shouldering this bike would be problematic.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-14-11, 03:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,290
Posted By availpunk9

I commute on 48/36 & raced on 42 single. This...

I commute on 48/36 & raced on 42 single. This year will be racing on 44/38.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-19-11, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By availpunk9

Campy cranks are 135bcd; there's no way anything...

Campy cranks are 135bcd; there's no way anything smaller than 39 will fit on there. Even on 130bcd, the smallest readily available ring is a 38; there's also a 37 in the works. To get rings smaller...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-14-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,996
Posted By availpunk9

How much is the Schwinn worth? From googling, I...

How much is the Schwinn worth? From googling, I don't think you'll get much out of it. May be enough for a fork upgrade.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-11-11, 07:54 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 134,109
Posted By availpunk9

Trade made

Trade made
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
03-11-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 460,208
Posted By availpunk9

Have: 2010 Sram Force BSA compact 172.5 crank...

Have: 2010 Sram Force BSA compact 172.5 crank w/~650 miles. A little clear coat marks on non drive side.

Want: Sram BSA standard 172.5 crank
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
02-08-11, 07:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,557
Posted By availpunk9

Skinsuit all the way... One does a ton more...

Skinsuit all the way... One does a ton more upper body movement in CX racing and the jersey doesn't stay put. It would ride up my back.

Pockets aren't needed; unzip the skinsuit's neck and stuff...
Forum: Commuting
01-20-11, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,598
Posted By availpunk9

I run a CX Check w/Ortlieb backrollers and never...

I run a CX Check w/Ortlieb backrollers and never had heel strike issues. I have size 46 feet.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-18-11, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,830
Posted By availpunk9

10 sp can be set up for 9sp via alternate cable...

10 sp can be set up for 9sp via alternate cable clamping. All Shimano shifters can be set up for their rating - 1 this way.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-06-11, 09:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 972
Posted By availpunk9

-Changed coaches. -Changed teams. -Selling...

-Changed coaches.
-Changed teams.
-Selling the B bike, getting an identical Norcross. The geometry diff between my two bikes was really annoying, enough for me to double think changing bikes....
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-20-10, 06:40 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,161
Posted By availpunk9

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ZhAbLhLgR3Y/TKfeY0ebckI/AAAA...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ZhAbLhLgR3Y/TKfeY0ebckI/AAAAAAAAqYQ/Emd4IYfICT8/s800/IMG_0458.JPG
The only race this year w/mud, BCA Cross. On way to 3rd in the Bs.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-10-10, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By availpunk9

Choose a general purpose tire and go w/it. Some...

Choose a general purpose tire and go w/it. Some of my teammates always nerd out over this: file treat, file w/side knob, mud tire, etc. Last year I chose a tubular 32 Grifo and ran it in...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-05-10, 03:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,903
Posted By availpunk9

This is the only MABRA race I see him at. He...

This is the only MABRA race I see him at. He raced & won the 4s last yr also.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-04-10, 07:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,903
Posted By availpunk9

Ya, I didn't like that corner either. I went...

Ya, I didn't like that corner either. I went down in it in practice & on 2nd lap. It flows so well into it, but for w/e reason it didn't have grass there just a bit of slick mud.

Either way,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-03-10, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,062
Posted By availpunk9

He should not have done his own narration... The...

He should not have done his own narration... The dude should stick to racing bikes.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-02-10, 07:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,199
Posted By availpunk9

Last year raced as a 4 in the Cs. Had one...

Last year raced as a 4 in the Cs. Had one podium, 2nd, and a few top tens.

This year, catted up to 3, and did the 3/4 races. Pretty much on podium almost every race w/2 wins.

I'm catting up...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-10, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,675
Posted By availpunk9

I have no experience w/Ardennes, but Mavic rim...

I have no experience w/Ardennes, but Mavic rim quality has been suffering for a while now. I moved on and build my wheels w/Kinlin variety hoops.

I would also look at something like Velocity...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-11-10, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,311
Posted By availpunk9

My understanding is that the compression plug is...

My understanding is that the compression plug is held in by the clamping force of the stem. It's just a sleeve w/a cap to prevent debris getting in your steerer tube.

Is the stem loose enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,030
Posted By availpunk9

I think the background takes away from the bike.

I think the background takes away from the bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-10, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,311
Posted By availpunk9

I have no experience w/Time's unit. After...

I have no experience w/Time's unit. After looking at some instructions, this works on similar principal as Easton's beartrap headset adjustment device.

Here's the instructions I looked at: ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-10, 06:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 650
Posted By availpunk9

I'm biased, cross bike all the way =) Cross...

I'm biased, cross bike all the way =) Cross season is coming up in the fall; it's loads of fun.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-07-10, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 715
Posted By availpunk9

On crit courses I look for something flappy, IE a...

On crit courses I look for something flappy, IE a flag, to note wind direction and how hard it's blowing.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-10, 07:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 908
Posted By availpunk9

They don't have lifetime warranty. I think it's...

They don't have lifetime warranty. I think it's only a year or two. Torque wrenches wear out their calibrations over time; there's nothing one can do about that.
Forum: Commuting
05-28-10, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,379,381
Posted By availpunk9

Is that fork rated for a disc that large? I...

Is that fork rated for a disc that large? I highly doubt that it is. Discs put huge stress on the fork, I would swap back to the 160. YMMV, but I wouldn't do the swap for the bigger rotor.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-30-10, 07:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 814
Posted By availpunk9

Shimano is going 10sp. Sram already has a 10sp...

Shimano is going 10sp. Sram already has a 10sp MTB group. Also, the Sram Apex group has a 11-32 cassette. I would do a MTB der and a bigger cassette and leave the crank be.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-10, 01:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 653
Posted By availpunk9

unsolder & replace. According to Jobst...

unsolder & replace.

According to Jobst Brandt, author of The Bicycle Wheel, tie/solder does nothing to stiffness; it's there in case of spoke breakage, so it doesn't flop around.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-12-10, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5,146
Views: 3,436,275
Posted By availpunk9

How quick do those come off?

How quick do those come off?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-10, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,027
Posted By availpunk9

The only problem with Reynolds is truing them. ...

The only problem with Reynolds is truing them. It annoying to rip a tub off to get to the nipples. I think you found a great deal; if I came across those, I would pick that set up for cross.
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