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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-13-11, 12:03 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,009
Posted By womble

I don't find Brooks better than any other...

I don't find Brooks better than any other well-fitted saddle.

I commuted on a B-17 Narrow for a year. It felt a little hard but was okay. It didn't break in at all over that time though.

On...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-11, 01:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 940
Posted By womble

Sounds like cycletouring with occasional MTB...

Sounds like cycletouring with occasional MTB thrown it.

Just take your MTB and set it up either with panniers or a Bob trailer. The trailer gets you around the issue of panniers on a suspension...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-24-11, 10:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,055
Posted By womble

"Bike friendly" isn't such an issue in Japan...

"Bike friendly" isn't such an issue in Japan (based at least on my observations in Tokyo and Osaka). Whilst I don't recall seeing dedicated cycle lanes in either city, most cycle commuters tend to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-11, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,538
Posted By womble

Of the two pedal options you initally mentioned,...

Of the two pedal options you initally mentioned, I think that neither are good.

I was an early adopter of the Look pedals, and could never get them to work properly despite trying different shim...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-24-11, 05:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,098
Posted By womble

My main gripe with Camelbaks is that they don't...

My main gripe with Camelbaks is that they don't carry load well when filled to capacity- the back goes convex and the pack turns into a log that flops around on the back. Have the 2011 packs gone...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-15-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,927
Posted By womble

The reason for the dollar in this this the legal...

The reason for the dollar in this this the legal concept "consideration". Without consideration from both parties, a common law contract is not valid. In the case of the building, a dollar is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-10, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 708
Posted By womble

I found that Sealskinz under water resistant...

I found that Sealskinz under water resistant softshell trousers were great for keeping my feet dry during wet, winter London commutes.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-10, 09:01 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 39,730
Posted By womble

In the 90% humidity conditions that I ride in for...

In the 90% humidity conditions that I ride in for most the year, shirtless is definitely cooler as a wicking shirt does squat. Pity it looks so bloody stupid though.

Way to necropost ;)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-05-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,459
Posted By womble

I'm not sold on the Pro 2 rears. I know two...

I'm not sold on the Pro 2 rears. I know two riders who've stripped the pawls under pretty sedate riding conditions (not huge amounts of power, good weather riding). This can probably happen with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-03-10, 11:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,459
Posted By womble

Are you talking front or rear hubs? For $90,...

Are you talking front or rear hubs? For $90, that seems to be front. Are you looking at straight pull or traditional?


Pros are good for fronts- they're very versatile and can change between QR...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-10, 10:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,307
Posted By womble

Spin class is as hard as you make it, as you...

Spin class is as hard as you make it, as you control resistance. Some people kill themselves with effort, and some people breeze through on what must be really light settings. Though at the easy...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-24-10, 07:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,467
Posted By womble

Shorts with minimal padding

As the title says, can anyone recommend a brand/model of shorts with minimal padding?

Most bike shorts I've seen either have a cheap, basically cut chamois, or an expensive 3D moulded affair,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-10-10, 05:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,923
Posted By womble

Pedals: Time ATACs. Incredibly reliable, good...

Pedals: Time ATACs. Incredibly reliable, good engage/disengage, great mud performance. Tried Crank Bros (Eggbeaters) for the last couple of months and don't like the mushy engagement or their...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-02-10, 05:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By womble

Absolutely no idea in the world where Belmont is,...

Absolutely no idea in the world where Belmont is, but FWIW I used to run run T&Cs on my old hardtail.

They were okay for town communting on paved roads. For anything resembling real dirt they...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-06-10, 03:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 566
Posted By womble

If all you want to do is carry water and a tube,...

If all you want to do is carry water and a tube, it really doesn't matter what small pack you get. I've found the Camelbak branded bladders to have good flow and a simple bite valve, so I'd suggest...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-02-10, 07:14 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 12,067
Posted By womble

Is the high jerk ratio a roadie thing? The view...

Is the high jerk ratio a roadie thing? The view in the mountain biking world is certainly along these lines. I've never had trouble mountain biking or commuting- people are usually quite friendly...
Forum: Touring
01-15-10, 04:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,236
Posted By womble

If your touring involves a lot of vehicular...

If your touring involves a lot of vehicular transport, then I'd be worried about carbon damage during that transport than of too much weight on the fork. The rare occasion that I've toured, my bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-08, 04:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,261
Posted By womble

An oldish thread, but anyways... I found a...

An oldish thread, but anyways...

I found a cracked Thomson Elite faceplate on a friend's bike once. The guy trained as a metalluragist, so I doubt he went crazy with the torque. I'm also of the...
Forum: Commuting
10-18-08, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,177
Posted By womble

I've used eVent clothing. While it's miles ahead...

I've used eVent clothing. While it's miles ahead of Goretex, it still needs pit zips for anything approaching aerobic exertion. I've read that the real reason for lack of zips is that the fabrics...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-08, 06:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,293
Posted By womble

You left out the best colour

Titanium
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-14-08, 04:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,153
Posted By womble

Online stores pay for cheap warehouse space, few...

Online stores pay for cheap warehouse space, few employees over a vast amount of inventory, minimal decoration costs. Bricks 'n mortar shops are in expensive prime retail locations, have a higher...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,568
Posted By womble

Titanium, no paint, no decals, no headbadge. ...

Titanium, no paint, no decals, no headbadge.

Otherwise, anodized black- durable, easy to clean and understated.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-08, 04:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 979
Posted By womble

Get these things. They are designed to hold...

Get these things. They are designed to hold headphones, but if you just use them as-is then they just block out the wind instead.

http://www.slipstreamz.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-25-08, 10:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,382
Posted By womble

15 years ago?!? Why do you even care?

15 years ago?!? Why do you even care?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-22-08, 09:26 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 5,307
Posted By womble

He made himself look dumb every time he...

He made himself look dumb every time he needlessly insulted someone without contributing knowledge to a thread. Which seemed to be about ever time he posted.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 795
Posted By womble

If you have been agonising over this for months,...

If you have been agonising over this for months, just get a beater from a thrift store and ride that until you decide on something else.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-21-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 436
Posted By womble

What do you mean by "Indian" and "Chinese" bikes?...

What do you mean by "Indian" and "Chinese" bikes? Do you mean the basic workhorse bikes ridden by poor people in those countries (e.g. "Hero" bikes in India and "Flying Pigeons" in China)? If so,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,776
Posted By womble

I certainly don't expect 'killer deals' from...

I certainly don't expect 'killer deals' from either of my local stores, just like I don't expect the occasional free meal at my local restaurants. I suspect these 'killer deals' you hear about are...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-19-08, 05:34 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 7,758
Posted By womble

Maybe the last time someone waved, a rider fell...

Maybe the last time someone waved, a rider fell and took down the entire pack?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-12-08, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By womble

Hey, your wheels are only, what, three weeks old?...

Hey, your wheels are only, what, three weeks old? It's a bit early yet to be thinking of splashing out on a new set already.

Keep the current wheels. Either take them in to the shop on a quiet...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-08, 04:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By womble

<shakes head in utter disbelief> Those guys...

<shakes head in utter disbelief>

Those guys riding along the scull teams are coaches and officials overseeing the event.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-11-08, 12:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,183
Posted By womble

If by "it takes a while" you mean 5-10 minutes,...

If by "it takes a while" you mean 5-10 minutes, then you are entirely correct.

A friend taught me how to true a wheel in 5 minutes about ten years ago. And he'd taught himself from reading...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-08, 11:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,530
Posted By womble

And thus functionality triumphs over style. The...

And thus functionality triumphs over style. The idea with the Citi is that it doesn't have sharp bits all over it that can catch and wrench your neck during a fall or just get ripped off your head. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-09-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By womble

Uh, no, cyclists in Beijing became the minority...

Uh, no, cyclists in Beijing became the minority at least several years ago. I've been there. Please, stop basing your cast-iron views of the world on outdated Discovery Channel specials. Continue,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-08, 02:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,787
Posted By womble

My body clock prefers mid afternoon. The climate...

My body clock prefers mid afternoon. The climate dictates early morning.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-08-08, 01:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By womble

So, again, have you actually seen much cycling...

So, again, have you actually seen much cycling outside of the US? Your website displays a passion for riding, but it all seems to be extremely concentrated on the West Coast of the US. A nice area...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-08, 08:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By womble

Fatigo, most people can see very good reasons not...

Fatigo, most people can see very good reasons not to use CNC for this part, but if you're convinced it's for you, give these guys a call and they can probably sort you out for a price:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By womble

You cannot be serious. The 'world' cycling...

You cannot be serious. The 'world' cycling scene? Have you actually seen much of, say, sub-Sarharan Africa, SE Asia or South America? I've cycled in these places, and can say that in large chunks...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,604
Posted By womble

CNC'ing a part that is subject to repeated...

CNC'ing a part that is subject to repeated flexing just doesn't make much sense. Better to use a technique that is fast and ensures an even, strong product than a technique that comparatively slow...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-07-08, 01:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 515
Posted By womble

Trek and Specialized don't make most of the bike....

Trek and Specialized don't make most of the bike. They make the frame, and maybe other minor parts like the saddle. The rest of the bike (the vast majority in terms of weight) is made by other...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-08, 11:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 998
Posted By womble

By "society at large", I take it that you're...

By "society at large", I take it that you're referring specifically to the centre of the universe (i.e. the US or even California)?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-08, 07:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,726
Posted By womble

Would rear suss really protect a rear hub? Think...

Would rear suss really protect a rear hub? Think about it this way- the entire wheel is still jarred around regardless of suspension. The wheel travels in exactly the same line as would a wheel on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 606
Posted By womble

You've got to be careful with those breaks. ...

You've got to be careful with those breaks. Otherwise, they'll brake, and you certainly wouldn't want your breaks to be braking on you before you've even had the chance to brake them in.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-31-08, 05:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,784
Posted By womble

I've had good results with a repeated combination...

I've had good results with a repeated combination of Coke, vinegar, lemon, baking soda. Seriously. The baking soda was a separate wash, obviously.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,546
Posted By womble

Ah, that's hillarious :lol: As someone who lived...

Ah, that's hillarious :lol: As someone who lived in the UK (it was originally a UK brand) for years, it's certainly not pronounced "rah-lee"!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-08, 02:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,941
Posted By womble

They owe you nothing. Legally, and I'd venture...

They owe you nothing. Legally, and I'd venture to say even ethically.

If you think that this one, single example gives LBSes in general a bad name, then that's more a reflection on a 'victim'...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-08, 02:44 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,122
Posted By womble

Thoughts? The one that springs first to mind is...

Thoughts? The one that springs first to mind is "anyone want to flog a dead horse?"
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-29-08, 02:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,154
Posted By womble

AFAIK, dyneema is basically a very slippery...

AFAIK, dyneema is basically a very slippery fabric (at least, that's what it is in my backpack and in my climbing gear. They make sails and cords out of it). You can't make things like chainrings...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-08, 06:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,485
Posted By womble

That's kind of funny. I can just as easily...

That's kind of funny. I can just as easily imagine the flip side of this argument- if someone makes enough to buy an 8 grand bike, they can just as easily pay someone else to take care of all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-21-08, 01:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,231
Posted By womble

Nah, not cyclists so much. For women- runners. ...

Nah, not cyclists so much. For women- runners. For men- football (soccer).
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