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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-12, 11:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,217
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Holy crap that is funny! :roflmao2:

Holy crap that is funny! :roflmao2:
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-13-12, 11:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I spent a long time trying to track down a once a...

I spent a long time trying to track down a once a crank revolution click. It turned out to be the end of front derailleur cable hitting the right crank every spin. I felt like an idiot. At least I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Most things aren't designed to be destroyed so...

Most things aren't designed to be destroyed so they can be removed. But it can be done.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,322
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Yes. I've done it. It's a pain, but you can do...

Yes. I've done it. It's a pain, but you can do it. Expect to have a tiny ring (what is left of piece that holds the stars together) stuck around your drill bit.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-25-11, 12:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,295
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Your LBS can't dig one out of their random pile...

Your LBS can't dig one out of their random pile of little bits for $2?

That sucks.

Have you asked at a bike shop yet?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-25-11, 12:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 15,047
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

+1 on 25mm tires. They will fit most/all...

+1 on 25mm tires.

They will fit most/all road bikes (where 28s might not)

They don't weigh much more (I realize it is rotating weight)

More air in the tire between my rim and the road is a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-11, 12:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,065
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I put a BB7 on the front of my cross bike as the...

I put a BB7 on the front of my cross bike as the fork had mounts for them and I weigh a lot.

I love these brakes. 2,000 times easier to set up than any cantilever brake anywhere.

CX courses...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-11, 12:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,462
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Just to be a jerk: How not to spell...

Just to be a jerk:

How not to spell barricade--> "baracade"

Sorry, couldn't help myself.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-11, 12:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,418
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

+1 on the Eggbeaters. If the tiny little pedal...

+1 on the Eggbeaters. If the tiny little pedal part is intimidating, get the Candy's

SPDs work fine, if there is no mud.

I have team mates who swear by Time ATACs

They key to clipping in to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-11, 12:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,039
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

+1 on the Titans. I am 225lbs. (on a good...

+1 on the Titans.

I am 225lbs. (on a good day)

They are hard to beat when they are on sale.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-25-11, 12:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,555
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I think that for anyone who is not racing Cat 1...

I think that for anyone who is not racing Cat 1 or 2, 105 is more than adequate. Of course I roll up to the line at Cat 4 crits and 10 guys have carbon wheels. So maybe my opinion is slightly...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-16-11, 04:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,564
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

How's this...

How's this (http://www.pdxcross.com/picture/cyclocross_halloween.08.jpg?pictureId=7398037)?

I am the guy in the skirt... on my back... in the mud.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-15-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,564
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I resembled that remark when I road the Astoria...

I resembled that remark when I road the Astoria Halloween Crusade race in a King of the Mountains Podium Girl outfit. Looked great until I went over the bars and got my dress all muddy.

Of course...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-06-11, 01:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,536
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

My Specialized Allez is named "Ollie", I have a...

My Specialized Allez is named "Ollie", I have a an old steel bike with no labels except "hand made" and "Made in France' His name is Pierre. My Scott CR1 is appropriately named Scott. When you own...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-11, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 909
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I do a flying remount. (You can see it in my...

I do a flying remount. (You can see it in my little picture over there) I also have a cushy saddle. Just practice your remounts a lot at slow then faster speed on a grassy surface until you get...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-11, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 684
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Without getting into the whole handling issues of...

Without getting into the whole handling issues of a longer stem etc, I think in the long run, it is easier to make a too-small frame fit than it is to get a too-big frame to fit. Most of my team...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-29-11, 12:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,872
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I wasn't trying to mystify them. But I will...

I wasn't trying to mystify them. But I will agree they are a bit of a mystery to me as I have never glued them and have heard (admittedly 2nd, 3rd and 4th hand information) they are a pain, or you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-27-11, 01:23 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 6,656
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Did you just lay out Thanksgiving dinner for the...

Did you just lay out Thanksgiving dinner for the troll, then tell others not to feed it?

I can't believe this went on for 5 pages. But after reading it, I had to add something just to make the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-11, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

You have a cross check just layin' around and you...

You have a cross check just layin' around and you put fenders on your jake and relegated it to commuting!!????!!!

(For those of you with more interseting lives, I am now teasing Andy_K here on two...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-27-11, 12:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,584
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Margins in retail are SLIM. Besides, if they...

Margins in retail are SLIM. Besides, if they know enough about 'cross, they know you have to drink beer anyway.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-11, 12:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,035
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Heavy fork The Nashbar steel frame has 105...

Heavy fork

The Nashbar steel frame has 105 and a carbon fork.

There's another thread about this here somewhere.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,830
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Please, for the love of God, MAKE SURE SHE LOCKS...

Please, for the love of God, MAKE SURE SHE LOCKS IT UP, even when it is INSIDE!

The college students are arriving in town right now which means it's stolen bike season. Thank goodness you didn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-11, 12:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Just Race it like you stole it. Then have a beer...

Just Race it like you stole it. Then have a beer and ring some cow bell the rest of the day.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-11, 12:23 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 34,715
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Single speeding it allows you to avoid the chain...

Single speeding it allows you to avoid the chain line issues.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-27-11, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,928
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

That picture makes me fee like I am at a funeral....

That picture makes me fee like I am at a funeral. :(

Where is that...Beaverton? Ugh.

Poor Jake. Poor, poor Jake.

;)
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-11, 12:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 920
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

+1 I used to think, "If I warm up for a long...

+1

I used to think, "If I warm up for a long time, I'll just be tired." Not true. If you're tired after your warm up, you are too out shape to race. Warm up makes ALL the difference if you want...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-25-11, 12:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Cheaper stuff is cheaper to replace and nothing...

Cheaper stuff is cheaper to replace and nothing shifts 'awesome' when it is caked in mud. If your CX races don't involve mud, are you SURE it's 'cross?

;)
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-25-11, 12:50 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,564
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

You may need to do more 12 or 16 oz. curls. This...

You may need to do more 12 or 16 oz. curls. This will help you develop the 'CX vest' (sometimes crassly referred to as a "beer gut" or "love handles") The 'CX vest' helps to keep the jersey from...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-25-11, 12:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,928
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Until you break it. Or worse, until you...

Until you break it.

Or worse, until you upgrade and relegate your former race bike to boring, lame-o commuting duty...with fenders.

:(
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 34,715
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I am quite frankly glad to be rid of it. It was...

I am quite frankly glad to be rid of it. It was an interesting experiment but I believe that the frame suffers from a lack of THOUGHTFUL engineering and design.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-11, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,089
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Flatted all of once on Armadillos. A team mate...

Flatted all of once on Armadillos. A team mate described them as "riding on a frozen garden hose."

Never flatted (so far) on my Gatorskings.

I find the Gatorskins are SIGNIFICANTLY EASIER to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 920
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Best CX season I ever had followed a summer of...

Best CX season I ever had followed a summer of RUNNING. Training for The Hood To Coast Relay is the best CX training I ever had. Practice dismounting and remounting at FULL speed. You will face...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-25-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,235
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

My wife bought a TCX W this year and LOVES it. ...

My wife bought a TCX W this year and LOVES it. She also owns a Specialized Ruby and loves that too. The one water bottle cage is ridiculous. I think it was a cheapy cop out on Giant's part. Get...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-24-11, 11:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,872
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Are you saying that gluing tubulars is...

Are you saying that gluing tubulars is "predictable" compared to running tubeless? Really? Are you serious?

AND

Is the OP a professional, with a professional mechanic gluing the tires. Are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-24-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,872
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Here is my take on tubulars, tubeless and...

Here is my take on tubulars, tubeless and clinchers. Take it for what you think it is worth.

Clinchers - Use the wheels you have, pay as little as $35 per tire and patch your tubes. Pit wheels...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-01-11, 04:09 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 34,715
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I agree, not being able to put a 175mm crank on...

I agree, not being able to put a 175mm crank on 58cm frame is a bit ridiculous. Of course, I only paid $80 for the frame. I had a millimeter or two of clearance, but when I pedaled hard, it clicked...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-28-11, 11:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,039
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

My wife recently got some Elites. They were on...

My wife recently got some Elites. They were on backorder for a bit this winter, so I assume they are 2011s. Hers were made in Romania. We only noticed because we have a friend from Romania.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Read this thread...

Read this thread (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/684763-Anybody-try-the-Nashbar-X-aluminum-cross-frame-I-just-ordered-one-for-80). 7 pages of discussion about the X frame.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-11, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 614
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Get these...

Get these (http://www.performancebike.com/bikes/Product_10052_10551_1022657_-1_1590008_20000_400098).

I have 2 seasons on mine (in PDX). I expect to get a 3rd, maybe a 4th. I am a clyde' and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-11, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,729
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I wear the Forte MTB shoes with the GIANT hard...

I wear the Forte MTB shoes with the GIANT hard plastic cleats. The CM410s (Mine are blue, but I think they are black now). They are also on sale for about $60 right now.

The cleats make all the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,872
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I weigh 225 lbs. I run 40-42psi on Michelin...

I weigh 225 lbs. I run 40-42psi on Michelin MUD2s and have never pinch flatted in a race.

YMMV.

Just go for it. Figure it out as you go.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-11, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,466
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Here...

Here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/684763-Anybody-try-the-Nashbar-X-aluminum-cross-frame-I-just-ordered-one-for-80) is your feedback on the X frame. That is only 1 thread. There are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-28-11, 10:21 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 34,715
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I finally got this darn thing built. I found...

I finally got this darn thing built.

I found it was impossible to put 175mm cranks on it without using a BB with 113mm axle.

Currently set up as a 1x9.

It came out ok, but I am going to sell...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-11, 01:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,759
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

That's the best part. In 2007, this was the...

That's the best part.

In 2007, this was the future. Now it's the future.

So, how did it all pan out?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-16-11, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 671
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

+666

+666
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-11, 10:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,220
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I am a clydesdale. I have Tektro CR720's. Stop...

I am a clydesdale. I have Tektro CR720's. Stop typing. Go buy some. The price is good, they stop the bike with my 228lb. butt on it, no travel agent, use your current levers, they have a set...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-11, 01:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,275
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

Titan. By Forte. Front and rear. I...

Titan. By Forte.

Front and rear.

I weigh more than you AND your bike put together.

By used, or cheap wheels. Take ALL of the decals of everything.

Ksyriums? Really? That is obscene...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-11, 01:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,298
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

My road bike and my CX bike have almost identical...

My road bike and my CX bike have almost identical top tubes. However, my road bike has a 6 degree 110mm stem angled down, and my CX bike has a a 10 deg 100mm stem angled up.

YMMV.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-11, 01:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,261
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

36 spokes. Deep rims. Even Tension. I don't...

36 spokes. Deep rims. Even Tension.

I don't build wheels, but I sure read a lot about it. I am around 225#. I am hard on wheels.

Stop stressing, these folks have been obscenely patient. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-07-10, 12:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,808
Posted By mr.smith.pdx

I use the sidewalk. Ride up on the sidewalk a...

I use the sidewalk. Ride up on the sidewalk a driveway or two behind the bus, back in the street in front of the bus. Of course, this bus is loading on THE OTHER SIDE of the street, so I don't have...
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