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Forum: Framebuilders
10-10-11, 09:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 947
Posted By mpearson76

Paragon Machine Works isn't cheap, but I think...

Paragon Machine Works isn't cheap, but I think their shipping is reasonable, so maybe it would be worth it in that case.
Forum: Framebuilders
09-16-11, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By mpearson76

I think he's mainly in it for fun--I'm not sure...

I think he's mainly in it for fun--I'm not sure he sells his work or does custom jobs, but I know this guy could do it: http://daviswiki.org/Whymcycles
See also http://daviswiki.org/Peter_Wagner
Forum: Framebuilders
07-29-11, 07:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,396
Posted By mpearson76

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.

Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out.
Forum: Framebuilders
07-28-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,396
Posted By mpearson76

This thread is a bit old but I'm wondering if...

This thread is a bit old but I'm wondering if anyone's tried this. I'm trying to fix the shell in an 80/20 jig between two brackets holding a length of 1/2" threaded rod (I'll try to get a pic up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 11:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 878
Posted By mpearson76

http://www.alibaba.com/ -how's this a fail?

http://www.alibaba.com/ -how's this a fail?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-11, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,590
Posted By mpearson76

The guy's not asking if he can win now; he just...

The guy's not asking if he can win now; he just wants to know where he stacks up with those numbers. That question is answerable without implying that he doesn't need to learn bike handling skills,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,690
Posted By mpearson76

Short rides I use this stuff called Ultima...

Short rides I use this stuff called Ultima Replenisher. Similar to NUUN, except instead of paying 7 bucks for 12 tablets, it's something like 20 bucks shipped for 90 servings on Amazon. I like the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 653
Posted By mpearson76

I had the same pain, and what fixed it was...

I had the same pain, and what fixed it was getting my knees to track closer together. Because think about it--if your knees splay out at the top of the pedal stroke, it's pulling your foot outboard...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 06:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,812
Posted By mpearson76

Yep, same with me. Try some IT band stretches...

Yep, same with me. Try some IT band stretches (or myofascial release with a foam roller)--those knees will some in naturally if they're not already.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 12:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 794
Posted By mpearson76

I had the same problem as you--I first tried...

I had the same problem as you--I first tried fixing it the way you did, which worked okay for me, but eventually got better results by stretching and foam-rolling my IT band along with a lot of other...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-11, 12:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,667
Posted By mpearson76

Oh man those are ridiculous for $150. My old...

Oh man those are ridiculous for $150. My old 2003ish Campy Record calipers are looking out of place after I upgraded the drivetrain to Chorus 11sp, because they're the only shiny silver-colored bits...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-11, 12:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,100
Posted By mpearson76

That sounds like the definitive answer to me.

That sounds like the definitive answer to me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-11, 12:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,100
Posted By mpearson76

Thanks for the answers everyone. I'm sure at...

Thanks for the answers everyone. I'm sure at least one of you are right. They all sound plausible, but my money would be on the rules issue.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-11, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,100
Posted By mpearson76

That's true, but I use it in the more general...

That's true, but I use it in the more general sense, ie, as Wikipedia notes, More loosely, "the peloton" can also refer to professional cyclists in general: "LeMond joined the European peloton at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-11, 08:43 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 9,607
Posted By mpearson76

The point of diminishing returns is $1. That is,...

The point of diminishing returns is $1. That is, each additional dollar you spend on a bike will buy you less "bike" in terms of the cost to produce it. So the question becomes, where is the point...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-21-11, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,100
Posted By mpearson76

Clip-on aerobars in the pro peloton?

HTC Highroad's website has several photos like these, with a rider using clip-ons in competition. All of the photos I could find like this were of female riders, so I can't help thinking that has...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-11, 08:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,461
Posted By mpearson76

Brian beat me to the punch on the cutting the...

Brian beat me to the punch on the cutting the post suggestion, but I might have another contribution. I just got one of those Thomson clamps last week and it was torqued down all the way when I got...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-11, 07:52 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,215
Posted By mpearson76

Filed mine. Only takes a minute even with a hand...

Filed mine. Only takes a minute even with a hand tool. Then smooth it over with a piece of emory cloth and it looks like it came from the factory that way.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-11, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 594
Posted By mpearson76

Styrofoam is a pretty effective insulator (It's...

Styrofoam is a pretty effective insulator (It's actually used as an insulator in coolers, coffee cups, etc), so even if that black plastic shell got much hotter, it's just not going to transmit that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 06:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By mpearson76

By "new" do you mean the 2011 model...

By "new" do you mean the 2011 model year?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By mpearson76

They should know, but then again, so do I. ...

They should know, but then again, so do I. Problem is, you need to find a shop that has this tool: http://www.parktool.com/product/p/bottom-bracket-facing-set

It's not cheap, and as I said, my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By mpearson76

Oh and by the way, I decided on UT because the...

Oh and by the way, I decided on UT because the eBay market for vintage Campy is really strong. I picked up a nearly new UT with BB cups for less than I saw a compatible square taper Centaur Carbon...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,001
Posted By mpearson76

I just switched from a 2003-ish Chorus square...

I just switched from a 2003-ish Chorus square taper to a 2009 UT Chorus carbon compact. So I have an 11sp crankset and FD mated to a pre-QS 10sp grouppo. Maybe it doesn't work as well as it should...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-11, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,812
Posted By mpearson76

I have exactly the same problem. My Sidis are...

I have exactly the same problem. My Sidis are the most comfortable shoes I've found so far, except for this one part. I don't get why they think that the bottoms of my feet are rounded like that. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-11, 08:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,142
Posted By mpearson76

If you do use a long post, make sure it's the...

If you do use a long post, make sure it's the prime suspect if you get any mystery creaks.

Last season, after nearly 3 months of a constant ticking noise with every pedal stroke, I finally...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-11, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By mpearson76

I suggest you order a pair of Keo Classic pedals...

I suggest you order a pair of Keo Classic pedals ($73 at probikekit.com) and spend the rest of the money on the shoes that fit the best, whatever the cost up to your budget limit. $300 is plenty to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-11, 09:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,995
Posted By mpearson76

I don't think this is possible. Atmospheric...

I don't think this is possible. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is ~15psi. By your rationale you could just open the valve 110/15=7.3ish times and your tire would inflate to the proper pressure. ...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-15-10, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,556
Posted By mpearson76

I have suffered from this as well, and...

I have suffered from this as well, and unfortunately, I have found that a number of things can cause it. Among the culprits for me/fixes I've tried (ymmv):

1) Shoe too narrow (doesn't sound...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-07, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 517
Posted By mpearson76

Call around. My LBS sells them individually for...

Call around. My LBS sells them individually for around $2 each. I also have a couple of extra speedplay pattern shims if you're interested in taking them off my hands for a buck or so each plus...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-07, 11:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 666
Posted By mpearson76

I think the Rydons are on backorder, if that...

I think the Rydons are on backorder, if that makes any difference. The racing white versions anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 628
Posted By mpearson76

I love my X2. It's super stiff and looks great...

I love my X2. It's super stiff and looks great against the silver Newton bars.


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2060/1701246603_1346ee36b8.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-07, 11:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 620
Posted By mpearson76

I've had this kind of pain before when I was...

I've had this kind of pain before when I was running my saddle too high and/or too far back. I was "reaching" for the pedal near the bottom of the downstroke by flexing my foot and loaded that calf...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-07, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,360
Posted By mpearson76

Yep. Over 180, it ain't worth it. How much...

Yep. Over 180, it ain't worth it. How much weight do carbon rails save anyway? Not much, and there really aren't any other benefits (this based on my experience with a Terry Fly Ti and a Terry Fly...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-07, 12:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 840
Posted By mpearson76

The Veloce is not uh, veloce enough for you? Sue...

The Veloce is not uh, veloce enough for you? Sue them for false advertising and buy a new bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-07, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,176
Posted By mpearson76

A place where you can pick up a wireless internet...

A place where you can pick up a wireless internet connection.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-07, 07:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,428
Posted By mpearson76

I think this is less about which is best and more...

I think this is less about which is best and more about market segmentation. Who needs another bike manufacturer? No one, unless I can convince you that the way I make bikes is better than other...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By mpearson76

I found the Pave surprisingly flat resistant. ...

I found the Pave surprisingly flat resistant. Not exactly Gatorskins, but as good as any regular clincher I have tried. Also, the ride is heaven. I'm not sure about mileage because they're on my...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
09-29-07, 09:31 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 458,840
Posted By mpearson76

I have a bunch of Lemond LeWedges (cleat shims...

I have a bunch of Lemond LeWedges (cleat shims you can use to stack your cleat or cant it) for Look and Speedplay pattern that I experimented with when I had knee trouble. I also have some stainless...
Forum: For Sale
09-29-07, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 387,960
Posted By mpearson76

Have: San Marco Regal, black, steel rails,...

Have:
San Marco Regal, black, steel rails, nearly new.
Terry Fly Titanium, lightly used

Want:
To try something different. Something like an Aliante, Prolink, or similar wider saddle for a...
Forum: Road Bike Marketplace
09-12-07, 01:22 PM
Replies: 3,426
Views: 458,840
Posted By mpearson76

HAVE: Miche Campy 10s 11/25 cassette. Nearly...

HAVE: Miche Campy 10s 11/25 cassette. Nearly new.

WANT: Campy 10s 12/27 or similar cassette.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-07, 12:08 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,597
Posted By mpearson76

Contador being investigated?

What's this (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/sport/othersports.html?in_article_id=471522&in_page_id=1781)? What a circus. I was actually feeling pretty good about the podium...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-07, 04:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,397
Posted By mpearson76

Does he mean dropouts? Aside from the fact that...

Does he mean dropouts? Aside from the fact that a fork breaking on a descent might leave you incapable of walking 5 miles, and the comparative difficulty of forging a new fork, who calls it a forks?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-07, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By mpearson76

Hey look, it moved to Sacramento! ...

Hey look, it moved to Sacramento!

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/367292421.html

Edit: I flagged it, now it's gone. Exact same ad though.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-07, 04:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By mpearson76

Thanks! I tried the wedges though, and they...

Thanks! I tried the wedges though, and they rotate my rearfoot to where there isn't enough arch support and puts too much pressure on the blade of the foot--so I use the insole shims to rotate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-07, 01:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By mpearson76

Distribution of pressure underfoot: specifically toes

Ok here's a weird question. How is the force distributed on the bottom of your foot when you pedal? Obviously the most pressure will be on your metatarsal heads (ball of your foot), and in my case...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 350
Posted By mpearson76

Polyurethane glue (gorilla glue is one brand). ...

Polyurethane glue (gorilla glue is one brand). That stuff is incredibly strong. Make sure to wet the contact areas first and clamp the sole onto place while it dries. A C-clamp should reach into...
Forum: For Sale
07-04-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 387,960
Posted By mpearson76

HAVE: Terry fly carbon, white Terry...

HAVE: Terry fly carbon, white
Terry Fly Ti, black

WANT: To try something different
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-07, 06:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By mpearson76

The last 2 "too good to be true" craigslist ads I...

The last 2 "too good to be true" craigslist ads I inquired about turned out to be scams. Here was the email I got about one of them--kinda funny actually:

Hello,
thank you for your email. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-07, 09:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,155
Posted By mpearson76

There Goes an A@@hole...

There Goes an A@@hole (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKOWmPMrmsQ)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-07, 03:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,889
Posted By mpearson76

I don't know about this particular case, but ebay...

I don't know about this particular case, but ebay pulls counterfeit auctions all the time, but only when they know that the product is a knock-off. Ebay probably had no way to know that the products...
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