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Forum: Fatbikes
04-20-18, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Posted By JasonCarp

They are drilled out to lose weight. The "insert"...

They are drilled out to lose weight. The "insert" you are seeing is the rim strip on the inside of the rim. When inflated, they dome up a bit to look like inserts.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-16, 07:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,560
Posted By JasonCarp

National 24 Hour Challenge in Middleville MI. 92...

National 24 Hour Challenge in Middleville MI. 92 degrees, 353 miles, a personal best. Witnessed a new record of 516 miles. Incredible.
Forum: Fatbikes
01-10-15, 09:24 PM
Replies: 418
Views: 157,497
Posted By JasonCarp

427790ordered this the other day. out of stock...

427790ordered this the other day. out of stock expected to ship 1/31/15. one week ago rode Lk. Mi. Beach on a demo Salsa Mukluk. My third FB ride and I was hooked. Since then, snow and below zero...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-14, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,498
Posted By JasonCarp

I crashed this year and EMTs cut off my Garmin...

I crashed this year and EMTs cut off my Garmin Heart Rate Strap, less than 2 inches from the clip that could have been unhooked faster than hoisting a pair of surgical scissors. Not to mention my...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-14, 07:07 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,731
Posted By JasonCarp

On 5/5 I was headed out for only my second ride...

On 5/5 I was headed out for only my second ride of the season to do a time trial locally. I was in a bit of a hurry as usual, didn't eat much all day and nothing before. I remember heading out of...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By JasonCarp

Definitely thought of Bloomington. March...

Definitely thought of Bloomington. March Madness, my Michigan State cycling jerseys, might be the ticket. I was looking south of Lexington, at Richmond. Good terrain, but sketchy looking roads,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By JasonCarp

Need ideas for warmer weather weekend trip from Grand Rapids

I am looking for a warmer weather cycling destination for the first or second weekend of March. We will be leaving Grand Rapids and driving south till we get somewhere warm with decent riding. I am...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-14, 06:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,683
Posted By JasonCarp

Drift cats>laser cats. Back to original post...

Drift cats>laser cats. Back to original post video, I did that during my first Mt. Bike race. Tearing down this wet rainy hill with a sweeping curve at the bottom. Still don't know how I pulled...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-14, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 876
Posted By JasonCarp

You would spend more to add hoods, new cables and...

You would spend more to add hoods, new cables and tape if hiring a bike shop to do the work than what that first bike is worth. I would go for the Nishiki, (great frame for the money, used to own one...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-14, 08:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,525
Posted By JasonCarp

Black tape is faster. It absorbs all wavelengths...

Black tape is faster. It absorbs all wavelengths of the light spectrum. However, you must be riding toward the sun to benefit from this "drawing" effect.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-14, 09:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,248
Posted By JasonCarp

Descending on that thing would scare the snot out...

Descending on that thing would scare the snot out of me. As someone contemplating giving up running for good, I see the benefit to former runners.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 08:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By JasonCarp

Well that was a lot easier to understand then the...

Well that was a lot easier to understand then the Shimano instructions that came with the chainwheel. And yes, it is the clamp on style derailleur. Thanks. Having fun with this. Figured it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By JasonCarp

It's a 68mm. From what I can tell on the...

It's a 68mm. From what I can tell on the diagram, that is one spacer between the shell and the cups on each side correct? Can't believe how bad that sealed cartridge was spinning after only three...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-23-14, 06:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By JasonCarp

Yeah, I just stuck the GPX bracket on there to...

Yeah, I just stuck the GPX bracket on there to see if it would screw in there ok. I had no expectation of it working with the crank I ordered.

Thanks for your thoughts.

J
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-14, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 450
Posted By JasonCarp

Square taper bottom bracket replacement

I have ordered a new crankset (shimano FC-M590) for my Specialized Cross Trail. I have removed the cartridge bearing, and now am wondering if the BB50 that comes with the crankset will work. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-22-14, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By JasonCarp

Square taper bottom bracket replacement

I have ordered a new crankset (shimano FC-M590) for my Specialized Cross Trail. I have removed the cartridge bearing, and now am wondering if the BB50 that comes with the crankset will work. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 08:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,547
Posted By JasonCarp

I guess its a good thing I never said what...

I guess its a good thing I never said what team/shop it was. However it was communicated to me on a Saturday afternoon in the shop, with others around, so I don't think it was a big secret.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-14, 05:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,547
Posted By JasonCarp

Insurance provider is Priority Health. Not sure...

Insurance provider is Priority Health. Not sure if they extend beyond MI. I guess for me it is for the same reason I never joined a fraternity. I saw it as paying a lot of money to have friends. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 10:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,547
Posted By JasonCarp

I'm 42 also, and the only thing I win is the...

I'm 42 also, and the only thing I win is the occasional age group at a small duathlon. I get the intrinsic value of friendship camaraderie, and even the fact that my Health Insurance company is...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-14, 09:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,547
Posted By JasonCarp

Why join a LBS race team?

I have a good relationship with a couple of LBS's in town, but I struggle with their "teams" One shop wants to sell their shop jersey for their Tuesday night ride club, and discounts in the shop and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-14, 02:37 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,029
Posted By JasonCarp

I am betting at just over 200 lbs right now, my...

I am betting at just over 200 lbs right now, my gravitational pull would put me under 2:00.0 on either of those bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-14, 12:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By JasonCarp

Huey, a couple reasons. One, I could only find...

Huey, a couple reasons. One, I could only find black, and my current set up is all silver. Second, BB has neve been replaced, and thought it was time to do that as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-14, 12:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By JasonCarp

Gus, yes that is my bike.

Gus, yes that is my bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 959
Posted By JasonCarp

need bottom bracket/crankset help

I am lost, and may be in over my head. I have a 2008 Specialized Roubaix Expert Rival Compact. I am due for an new cassette/chain and chainring. I figured I would save a few bucks and order the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,633
Posted By JasonCarp

You assume that the OP is a man? Maybe we should...

You assume that the OP is a man? Maybe we should have some pics of her and her large "pecs" that prohibit a heart rate monitor. Just for the sake of assisting to get the heart rate monitor working.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,956
Posted By JasonCarp

I use to go to a treadmill that overlooked the...

I use to go to a treadmill that overlooked the basketball court down below. I had to stop running on them when a lunchtime basketball game was going on as I would watch the game and try to make cuts...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-13, 05:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 808
Posted By JasonCarp

Just finished ODRAM yesterday. No events on the...

Just finished ODRAM yesterday. No events on the schedule, thinking what I can do to stay motivated. Not real motivated to start running to enter duathlons, and I have a 4 day road trip to see some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-13, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By JasonCarp

I used to get a hot spot on the ball of my foot,...

I used to get a hot spot on the ball of my foot, that led me to put Fizik gel bar padding in small chunks under the insole. That helped a bit, but later I bought Walgreen's brand version of Dr....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-23-13, 10:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,794
Posted By JasonCarp

Didn't say it was right... Women should get...

Didn't say it was right... Women should get equal time if they are equally entertaining to watch and sponsors will cough up money for said entertainment.
I watch women's tennis and golf, but...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-21-13, 08:29 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 5,794
Posted By JasonCarp

You think the idiots running next to the riders...

You think the idiots running next to the riders in the mountain stages wouldn't be reaching in for a grope? Besides all testosterone shots do for women is grow them facial hair and an adams apple.
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
06-24-13, 05:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,147
Posted By JasonCarp

Great job! Did you have a support crew there? ...

Great job! Did you have a support crew there? We had a group to support about 9 of us, it was very beneficial. I let the pack tear out, and just plodded out on my own about 17 mph. I had looked...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 07:06 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 11,846
Posted By JasonCarp

Since I am a Cycling God (in my own mind), I...

Since I am a Cycling God (in my own mind), I hereby raise the limit to $5000.00. Go!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,629
Posted By JasonCarp

Well there is 2:17 of my life I won't get back.

Well there is 2:17 of my life I won't get back.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-13, 06:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,562
Posted By JasonCarp

Ride laps around your block/neighborhood, town...

Ride laps around your block/neighborhood, town whatever if you are afraid of being caught away from home. Seriously 10 miles is nothing if you can do 5.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-13, 06:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 21,599
Posted By JasonCarp

Well equipped Roubaix can be gotten on sale...

Well equipped Roubaix can be gotten on sale around me for around $1500. First I would never again, buy a bike without a test ride. I bought a previous year's model Secteur online and liked it. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-13, 08:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,556
Posted By JasonCarp

I train with yellow and switch to a black golf...

I train with yellow and switch to a black golf ball dimple tape on race day. Unbelievable difference. Truly UNBELIEVABLE.
Forum: Triathlon
06-02-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By JasonCarp

Not rationalizing, simply trying to explain what...

Not rationalizing, simply trying to explain what was going on out there since you feel I committed such a heinous crime. I think we can handle it from here without any of your "help". BTW, she took...
Forum: Triathlon
06-01-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By JasonCarp

I will stand beside what I did as not providing...

I will stand beside what I did as not providing an advantage. What I did was in plain site of course officials and the race director, and no one said squat. I've raced in plenty of races where...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-31-13, 08:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,299
Posted By JasonCarp

I have to say, the 147 mile ride went really...

I have to say, the 147 mile ride went really well. Teamed up with another guy and I did most of the pulling averaging 16 mph. drank lots, ate good and if not for the end in sight, probably could...
Forum: Triathlon
05-31-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By JasonCarp

Pacing may have been the wrong term. She wasn't...

Pacing may have been the wrong term. She wasn't drafting off me, I was riding at her side, behind her or at least 10 yards in front at all times. I was there to coach her, not giver her and aero...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-13, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,703
Posted By JasonCarp

Was at the Specialized dealer today trying to...

Was at the Specialized dealer today trying to work out saddle issues and sat on the Ass o Meter. Surprisingly I was thinking I needed a narrower saddle,thi said I needed a wider one.

Jason
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-13, 05:10 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,680
Posted By JasonCarp

If you were riding like you had a number on, I...

If you were riding like you had a number on, I would be pissed that they didn't pull the whole procession over and wait for you. Hey, you are kind of a big deal. It is situational if you ask me. I...
Forum: Triathlon
05-27-13, 12:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 732
Posted By JasonCarp

first race of the year.

Entered the Seahorse Tri/Du in Climax, MI yesterday. Running and riding with a friend for her first multi sport entry. She did great taking second overall womens division. We cooked through the...
Forum: Triathlon
05-26-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 770
Posted By JasonCarp

Felt B16. There are some sick deals right now on...

Felt B16. There are some sick deals right now on 2012 models. Full carbon, 105 and ultegra equipped. Got my eye on one at the LBS.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-15-13, 08:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,299
Posted By JasonCarp

What can I expect

So training hasn't gone quite as planned this spring due to lousy weather and lack of time. So in preparation of my first National 24 hour challenge in a month, I signed up for a 147 mile group ride...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,724
Posted By JasonCarp

My old school gloves had an open back and left...

My old school gloves had an open back and left the coolest oval tan spots on the backs of my hands. Can't find that style any more as most good gloves don't have velcro closure or close on the...
Forum: Triathlon
04-26-13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,741
Posted By JasonCarp

zoot tri shorts are awesome for running in.

zoot tri shorts are awesome for running in.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,403
Posted By JasonCarp

16 deg. here. trainer 2 hrs.

16 deg. here. trainer 2 hrs.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-06-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 738
Posted By JasonCarp

This looks like fun. Is anyone doing this?

http://myteamtriumph-wi.org/mtt_events/ptktriumphtour/
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-27-13, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 473
Posted By JasonCarp

Need wheel recommendation

Posted this in the MTB section a week or two ago and got no response? Anyone here want to take a crack at this? Don't want to break the bank on this.

I have a 2010 Specialized Crosstrail. Hybrid...
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