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Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-09, 04:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,152
Posted By vmajor

Not always. Many full carbon forks are still...

Not always. Many full carbon forks are still composed of several pieces, unless otherwise indicated.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-09, 12:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Posted By vmajor

Yes, this does seem to be a contentious issue for...

Yes, this does seem to be a contentious issue for some reason.

The deflection of a very stiff frame achievable by a fit rider is about 1mm to either side, so a full stroke makes it 2mm.

Normal...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,498
Posted By vmajor

Exactly. What is the point of the frame...

Exactly.

What is the point of the frame acting as a perfect spring that returns the energy ...back up your leg. There does not seem to be any benefit to this.

Stiff frame that deflects...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 596
Posted By vmajor

Well there is this:...

Well there is this: http://weightweenies.starbike.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51868&start=90

Granted, I am sure there many other Hasa frames that did not crack.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-09, 11:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,996
Posted By vmajor

Here is actually a good list of Gigantex...

Here is actually a good list of Gigantex wheels/rims including their in-house closed mold stuff (the Equinox line):
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-09, 02:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,748
Posted By vmajor

These are the carbon wrapped ones: ...

These are the carbon wrapped ones:

http://www.cycletaiwan.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=5842&g2_serialNumber=2
...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-09, 03:29 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,536
Posted By vmajor

My friends at Giant reported only one kind of...

My friends at Giant reported only one kind of failure with their ISP designs - incorrect ISP clamp installation leading to cracking of the clamp area of the ISP. Invariably these failures were caused...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-09, 03:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,536
Posted By vmajor

The "IP1" frame is indeed nice. I saw it up close...

The "IP1" frame is indeed nice. I saw it up close and personal. The finish is very nice and it is light.

It is also known to us as the Axman RS5.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 05:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,867
Posted By vmajor

Jagwire makes a huge range and variety of cable...

Jagwire makes a huge range and variety of cable housing at different price points. The also OEM for many other brands.

Thus, if you pay for a higher end Jagwire set, you will get higher end...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,968
Posted By vmajor

Larger riders - fat, muscular or both, also...

Larger riders - fat, muscular or both, also require a higher cardiovascular output to sustain their power output. The VO2 requirement of larger riders is also greater than for the smaller riders.
...
Forum: Asia
12-29-08, 03:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,585
Posted By vmajor

Oh I am way faster than the scooters! :D ...

Oh I am way faster than the scooters! :D

them blue trucks on the other hand...and let's not mention taxis and buses...

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,712
Posted By vmajor

True. I wish they made road wheels with...

True. I wish they made road wheels with ultralight through axles, something like the Maxle for example. In this regard at least, mountain bikes have the innovation lead. I guess there is much less...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-26-08, 07:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,712
Posted By vmajor

I use bolt through skewers... normal QRs got...

I use bolt through skewers... normal QRs got undone too many times on my MTB, so I decided to forgo them on my road bike too. I do not race and always ride with my multitool since I also have a habit...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 416
Posted By vmajor

Lol :D But he is right about Merida at...

Lol :D

But he is right about Merida at least. They make good bikes.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 11:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By vmajor

What do you mean? As in, I understand your...

What do you mean? As in, I understand your sentence, but why do you say it has nothing to do with the crank?

I was not describing static chain rub, but chain rub under power.

Unless I was...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 06:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 555
Posted By vmajor

I intensely disliked Tiagra cranks. I could get...

I intensely disliked Tiagra cranks. I could get the chain to rub the front derailleur just by applying moderate power, while seated...

105 with outboard bottom bracket should be sufficient.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 06:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,255
Posted By vmajor

Actually, it truly does not matter where the...

Actually, it truly does not matter where the factory is that made your frame. Large Italian brands still invest in design and development of their products. Cinelli for example makes some truly...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,255
Posted By vmajor

Lol, that covers it quite nicely :roflmao2:

Lol, that covers it quite nicely :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 11:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,811
Posted By vmajor

To me, it looks good when you are in the drops...

To me, it looks good when you are in the drops and maybe a little too long when you are up on the bars... but I guess if you have no pains and aches, it could be fine.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 431
Posted By vmajor

Eh, it is not no-name. Ditec is a popular brand...

Eh, it is not no-name. Ditec is a popular brand in Spain. They own this design so I do not think you would have seen this particular frame anywhere else. It may be similar to some others, but it is...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,715
Posted By vmajor

Cheaper to produce if your process does not...

Cheaper to produce if your process does not create too many defects. The monocoque designs get very expensive if you make many sizes as each size in a properly designed frame requires an entirely...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 05:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,141
Posted By vmajor

Thank you for the link! Really hardcore...

Thank you for the link!

Really hardcore (raw) and very nice to see.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 05:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,715
Posted By vmajor

Lol no :D We are a shop. Maybe sometime in...

Lol no :D We are a shop.

Maybe sometime in the future we may start dabbling with our own molds, but I have not contemplated buying a CF fab.

It is likely that the factories that make some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 06:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,715
Posted By vmajor

Not always. Some of our frames use the foam core...

Not always. Some of our frames use the foam core that then shrinks to pebbles when the frame is heated and cured. These former foam pebbles are then shaken out of the frame, leaving just the smooth...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By vmajor

There was another Vuelta post yesterday. Look it...

There was another Vuelta post yesterday. Look it up, may have some useful info there.

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,330
Posted By vmajor

I know Vuelta guys. They are nice and have been...

I know Vuelta guys. They are nice and have been in this business forever.

Vuelta wheels are pretty straight forward, if you like the spec and the price, you buy them. They do not claim elevated...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-08, 06:43 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,434
Posted By vmajor

Hi Tariq, like last time, consider the...

Hi Tariq,

like last time, consider the Pro-Lite Gavia Alloy clinchers here: Pro-Lite Gavia Alloy...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-08, 07:31 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,756
Posted By vmajor

Hmm, not sure if this is shilling, but it may be...

Hmm, not sure if this is shilling, but it may be ok as the OP is asking for more info.

Check this out:

Pro-Lite Gavia ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 02:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,440
Posted By vmajor

I am about to try one of the new generation soft...

I am about to try one of the new generation soft carbon saddles. This carbon fiber is meant to be flexible to an extent. I am not sure how much this will help in reality and how "supple" this...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 07:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,724
Posted By vmajor

I just want to share a recent experience that I...

I just want to share a recent experience that I had with a CF frame builder...

They suggested that I make my own molds. I though "WTF, how can that be a good idea? It would cost me an arm and a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 05:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,979
Posted By vmajor

It may be nothing. I did an endo while...

It may be nothing.

I did an endo while trying to jump down to the road and hyperestended my shoulder followed by a roll right on it. I could not really use my arm much, or lift my arm for a while....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 02:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 672
Posted By vmajor

You can also check out www.cycletaiwan.com...

You can also check out www.cycletaiwan.com (http://www.cycletaiwan.com)

We started it to bring some more English (and Chinese, but only little at the moment) content to riding in Taiwan since the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-08, 01:04 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,050
Posted By vmajor

The new 890 SL Ditec frames (their own design and...

The new 890 SL Ditec frames (their own design and mold) are super light - the 48cm weighs a claimed 760g.

We started carrying them so I will get a sample of the 890SL in Feb '09 in 58 or 60 cm to...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-08, 06:41 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,724
Posted By vmajor

Well, even with CF frames there are still...

Well, even with CF frames there are still differences with construction technologies. I however also find it slightly irritating that virtually all major brands lay claim on some magic, secret...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 04:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,946
Posted By vmajor

Indeed, they are happy - funnily enough, this...

Indeed, they are happy - funnily enough, this story actually happened a couple of weeks ago in Chinese language press here, and now I see it dated as current.

At the lowest level pay rate of about...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 04:42 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,411
Posted By vmajor

There is this:...

There is this: http://shop.cycletaiwan.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=gk_flypage.tpl&product_id=168&category_id=22&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53

Nude only, custom available.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-24-08, 03:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,925
Posted By vmajor

No problem Tariq. Tires are always a good thing...

No problem Tariq. Tires are always a good thing to consider when you want some more performance, quickly. :thumb:

...but now just imagine the riding nirvana you would have if you bought one of our...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-20-08, 01:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,163
Posted By vmajor

For some reason I really like Fuji bikes and...

For some reason I really like Fuji bikes and yours looks really nice. :thumb:

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 12:46 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,925
Posted By vmajor

+1 on quality cycling gear. I do not have any...

+1 on quality cycling gear. I do not have any Asos gear myself yet, but I have only hear good things about it. I do however have a good experience with my Castelli and Santini cycling shorts.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-08, 05:15 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,925
Posted By vmajor

Nice Tariq. Also try varying the tire pressure to...

Nice Tariq. Also try varying the tire pressure to find the sweet spot between the rolling resistance and comfort.

More comfort also means that you ride more often and longer, not sure about faster...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 11:16 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,925
Posted By vmajor

CycleOps PowerTap is a series of hubs and...

CycleOps PowerTap is a series of hubs and computers that measure your actual power output without interpolation.

You need to build a rear wheel around a PowerTap hub to make use of it.

When it...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 10:12 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,925
Posted By vmajor

Hmm, I'll enter the fray after all :D Look...

Hmm, I'll enter the fray after all :D

Look at this post: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=479628

V.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,657
Posted By vmajor

I weigh 210lb and I am about to start riding one...

I weigh 210lb and I am about to start riding one of our sub 1000g ISP frames (58.5cm size). The EN testing that all quality frames undergo exceeds loads normally encountered by road riders.

You...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-15-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,382
Posted By vmajor

Price wise, buy now. Groupsets have gone up in...

Price wise, buy now. Groupsets have gone up in price.

Anywise, bike is not a liquid investment that appreciates over time, thus you are buying it for immediate benefit.Take it as a given that as...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,266
Posted By vmajor

Awesome video! ...now I am heading outdoors...

Awesome video!

...now I am heading outdoors for a quick ride....


V.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 851
Posted By vmajor

No, I used to do that even before I got my own...

No, I used to do that even before I got my own shop and started buying my own stuff for personal use.

I am good friends with several LBSs because they LIKE bikes so they are genuinely interested...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,573
Posted By vmajor

Better. And it's not "some" or "low...

Better. And it's not "some" or "low end".
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-01-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,379
Posted By vmajor

Indeed, Pro-Lite has track wheels, the Rosa. We...

Indeed, Pro-Lite has track wheels, the Rosa. We added them just now....
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-08, 07:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 18,573
Posted By vmajor

Eh, Cannondale is made in China. That made in USA...

Eh, Cannondale is made in China. That made in USA thing only exists on shop signs - maybe they are made in USA. Does that make them bad bikes? No.

As far as choosing between cross country...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-01-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 508
Posted By vmajor

Hmm, sell your bike and buy a commuter bike? ...

Hmm, sell your bike and buy a commuter bike?

Otherwise get a set of 1.3" Continental SportContact tires and matching tubes.

V.
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