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Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,109
Posted By martin_j001

Considering the difference in shape between the...

Considering the difference in shape between the two saddles you are talking about, the cutout plays a small role in overall saddle comfort--as has been said many times, a cutout is not always the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 09:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,109
Posted By martin_j001

I found the exact same to be true. I tried the...

I found the exact same to be true. I tried the Selle Italia Flite Trans Am (with cutout) and absolutely hated it. I couldn't spend more than one hour on that saddle without some real pain. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 730
Posted By martin_j001

I use a compact crank (50/34 FSA Gossamer Mega...

I use a compact crank (50/34 FSA Gossamer Mega Exo) and a 12-25 cassette on my bike currently and like the setup a lot. The lower gears allow me to keep my cadence higher on the hills, and helps me...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-05, 08:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 797
Posted By martin_j001

Very nice!! Glad everything is working out well!

Very nice!! Glad everything is working out well!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 02:12 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,242
Posted By martin_j001

^^Actually, I didn't make up anything--I pointed...

^^Actually, I didn't make up anything--I pointed out that the % of all men in the US that experience ED is higher than the % of male cyclists in the US that experience ED. This is also supported by...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 02:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,625
Posted By martin_j001

There's two different Rubino's in the Vittoria...

There's two different Rubino's in the Vittoria line (at least there used to be). One was the Rubino TT or Rubino Tech, the other is the Rubino Pro. The Rubino Pro is known to be a good tire, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 02:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,242
Posted By martin_j001

^^LOL!!!! :D

^^LOL!!!! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Posted By martin_j001

^^I support and second Grass' comments-- I ride...

^^I support and second Grass' comments-- I ride the same wheels (slightly different spokes in the rear if I'm not mistaken though).
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Posted By martin_j001

And back to wheels.... Gammy--whatever you...

And back to wheels....

Gammy--whatever you choose to go with, its really what works best for you. If your needs are matched well by a factory built set that looks cool and has appeal to you, then...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 12:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,242
Posted By martin_j001

5% of male cyclists experience ED from what this...

5% of male cyclists experience ED from what this study says. In the US adult male population, I'm sure that more than 5% of men experience ED. Therefore, male cyclists are less likely to experience...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Posted By martin_j001

Both tension and spoke number can be adjusted to...

Both tension and spoke number can be adjusted to fit the rider better (although tension can usually only be adjusted a small amount one way or another--not by leaps and bounds by any means, but it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,507
Posted By martin_j001

I use honey, salt, a little sugar and some lemon...

I use honey, salt, a little sugar and some lemon juice sometimes after a ride if I'm sick of all my other drinks at the moment. Works pretty well for me, and has a different taste than most other...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 11:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Posted By martin_j001

Handbuilt wheels are good simply cause they are...

Handbuilt wheels are good simply cause they are handbuilt. You and I don't necessarily need the same tension on spokes in a wheel, and we won't necessarily need the same strength in a wheel. Most...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,625
Posted By martin_j001

I've always had good luck with those tires too. ...

I've always had good luck with those tires too. Inexpensive and yet very high quality and durability.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 266
Posted By martin_j001

Check out Park Tool's website-- www.parktool.com...

Check out Park Tool's website-- www.parktool.com --they have a repair guide section that should help you out--its all pretty straightforward. You'll need a set of tubes with the proper length...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 08:22 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,656
Posted By martin_j001

I used to rely on the Flite's, that is until I...

I used to rely on the Flite's, that is until I tried an Arione. The Arione is now my new favorite saddle....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 08:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,242
Posted By martin_j001

^^lol!!!!! :D

^^lol!!!!! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 08:09 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,242
Posted By martin_j001

And once again we have one scientist out of...

And once again we have one scientist out of thousands who seem to think there is a link between being on a bike and erectile dysfunction. I'm sure the one time some men rode a bike in the summer of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 07:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By martin_j001

I have bought clothing and tires from them...

I have bought clothing and tires from them before--their deals on tires are great!!! Shipping from UK to here (Atlanta, GA) only took about 4 days total, from order to delivery.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 560
Posted By martin_j001

No problems here when I used a hollow pin chain...

No problems here when I used a hollow pin chain either.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 07:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 869
Posted By martin_j001

Sorry to hear about your crash. I hope the...

Sorry to hear about your crash. I hope the damage to the bike is all easily repairable and that you heal quickly.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-05, 07:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,411
Posted By martin_j001

Hearing people yell anything positive while...

Hearing people yell anything positive while riding always gives me a great feeling. I just wish it happened more often.... :)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 05:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,201
Posted By martin_j001

Don't worry, descending will get easier with time...

Don't worry, descending will get easier with time on the road bike. You have to trust your equipment and yourself before going 60mph down the side of a mountain feels comfortable (or at least enough...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 11:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,999
Posted By martin_j001

Congrats on the great tattoos to both publius and...

Congrats on the great tattoos to both publius and shnapper. Just like everyone else says, as long as you are happy with your new ink who cares what anyone else has to say. I have encountered so...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 08:53 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,278
Posted By martin_j001

I find about the same to be generally true. ...

I find about the same to be generally true. Being an overweight slower roadie (trying to change both though, but its slow going), I try to say hi to everyone I see when I'm riding. :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 08:41 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,300
Posted By martin_j001

Its not hard to find *******s these days, but its...

Its not hard to find *******s these days, but its always surprising to find such blatant ones on bikes....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-05, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,754
Posted By martin_j001

I'm very happy with my FSA Gossamer Compact...

I'm very happy with my FSA Gossamer Compact setup, with the Mega Exo BB.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,452
Posted By martin_j001

When I looked into them, I remember hearing about...

When I looked into them, I remember hearing about the tabs (that you bolt to the frame) on the Tacx cages breaking off on occasion....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 11:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,452
Posted By martin_j001

I went through the same process of trying to...

I went through the same process of trying to decide between the two last year and ended up with the Patao. To me it just seems like you see fewer of them on road bikes, at least in my area. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 11:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,126
Posted By martin_j001

They do make seats with cutout middle sections,...

They do make seats with cutout middle sections, and some with "softer" middle sections as well--the section that would come in contact with the tissue near your prostate--those may be worth a try if...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,126
Posted By martin_j001

Once again, refer to post #2. MYTH

Once again, refer to post #2. MYTH
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By martin_j001

1500g wheelset from www.oddsandendos.com is under...

1500g wheelset from www.oddsandendos.com is under $400 (this is probably only 1-200g lighter than the OP/Ultegra wheels the OP has anyways, and not worth it for weight/cost alone, IMO), any lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 10:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By martin_j001

Some hubs don't have removable/replacable freehub...

Some hubs don't have removable/replacable freehub bodies, and like sydney said, why go through all that trouble when there are other, easier fixes--or if you can avoid the situation altogether. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 295
Posted By martin_j001

Also consider the cassettes by certain...

Also consider the cassettes by certain manufacturers (not sure of who off hand) that are Campy cassettes that will fit on a Shimano freehub body. Another consideration for mixing Campy and Shimano...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 468
Posted By martin_j001

The wheels you currently have, as stated already,...

The wheels you currently have, as stated already, are pretty light as is. The only thing heavy at all about them is the spokes--as you say they are not double butted, and that only adds less than...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 06:03 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,184
Posted By martin_j001

I tried a couple of the Cliff gels and they were...

I tried a couple of the Cliff gels and they were awful tasting, IMO. I prefer Powergels, and Accel gels--these taste the best to me, and as slvoid pointed out they have protein too.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 05:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 508
Posted By martin_j001

Very questionable, in my opinion. Too many...

Very questionable, in my opinion. Too many variables in this--old samples, new (somewhat unproven technologies being used), many people with access to the samples, etc, etc, etc...the list goes on.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 05:21 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,208
Posted By martin_j001

Mavic Open Pro's are a rim only...and are a...

Mavic Open Pro's are a rim only...and are a "standard" that used to be about the best out there. Now there's much more out there for Mavic to compete with, and my opinion is that Open Pro's are no...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 04:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By martin_j001

Hopefully he gets more than he deserves. Society...

Hopefully he gets more than he deserves. Society doesn't have room for this type of person.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 04:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,208
Posted By martin_j001

They'd definitely be an upgrade. Unless your...

They'd definitely be an upgrade. Unless your wheel has very few spokes with a 40mm or deeper rim, its not truly any more aero than a 32 spoke wheel with a 24mm deep rim--"aero" is a marketing term...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,104
Posted By martin_j001

I weigh about 230, and my frame of choice is an...

I weigh about 230, and my frame of choice is an older Gunnar Roadie made of Reynolds 853 (link to pictures is in my signature). I find this particular tubeset in the geometries of my bike (a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 11:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 533
Posted By martin_j001

I've got Keo's and love them. Haven't tried the...

I've got Keo's and love them. Haven't tried the Quattro and don't know that I would, as the cleat contact area is smaller and I know that I may have problems with that. Check out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 10:58 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,208
Posted By martin_j001

Glad you are happy with them--as I know most of...

Glad you are happy with them--as I know most of Mike's customers are very happy with their wheels, and I'm certainly happy with mine!! Mike's a great guy too, and always seems to have the time to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 10:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,500
Posted By martin_j001

And do you also have an equally moronic move for...

And do you also have an equally moronic move for when a cyclist happens to be riding directly towards you, following the law like they are supposed to--or is their safety none of your concern, since...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 909
Posted By martin_j001

The sweet spot, in my opinion, is around $3-500...

The sweet spot, in my opinion, is around $3-500 for a handbuilt set of wheels. This can get more expensive depending on what parts you want (eg. DT Swiss hubs), but I think that with handbuilt...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 909
Posted By martin_j001

For a very smooth ride, look into the DT R1.1...

For a very smooth ride, look into the DT R1.1 rims with Speedcific hubs that Mike at oddsandendos.com builds. I weigh around 230 and find these wheels to be extremely comfortable (I have a 28 spoke,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:52 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,500
Posted By martin_j001

If I were you I would have pulled out to the left...

If I were you I would have pulled out to the left as well, and followed traffic around them instead of trying to weave through them--that is very dangerous IMO. I believe this would be your best...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 823
Posted By martin_j001

Keep in mind these only work with some of...

Keep in mind these only work with some of Velocity's wheels, and not all wheels by all manufacturers by any means. Your LBS will have rim tape, most carry the cloth type. Whatever is in your rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 08:26 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,341
Posted By martin_j001

Supposedly on interstates: no bicycles,...

Supposedly on interstates: no bicycles, pedestrians or vehicles below 125cc. I've ridden on many highways and state roads, and like others said found traffic to be more sane and predictable than in...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-05, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 646
Posted By martin_j001

My personal suggestion would be to pay the most...

My personal suggestion would be to pay the most attention to the wheels, as this is the part of the bike that will take the most abuse. I weigh about 230 and have found this to be the case for me. ...
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