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Forum: Europe
03-09-15, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,410
Posted By BrainInAJar

Bike box storage in Florence

A bunch of friends & I are heading to Florence in a few months for a bike tour, so we'll be travelling city to city; Does anyone have any experience storing luggage in the area? We'll need somewhere...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-13, 03:23 PM
Replies: 137
Sticky Trading
Views: 74,562
Posted By BrainInAJar

I have the rear wheel to match (the front met an...

I have the rear wheel to match (the front met an unfortunate end at the hands of our track's derny at one point.)

also have:
3T sphynx bars (which as it turns out are illegal)
120mm stem
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-13, 10:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
Posted By BrainInAJar

Well, poop. The problem here is that the bike...

Well, poop. The problem here is that the bike also has no braze-ons for traditional fenders. The gap isn't a big deal, there's just no other way I can see to mount any kind of fender at all on
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-13, 11:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,037
Posted By BrainInAJar

SKS Raceblades

Picked up a set of SKS raceblables, Does anyone know if there's a way to mount them to a bike without traditional caliper brake mounts? They're meant to go on the cyclocross bike (my only winter...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
10-15-13, 05:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,594
Posted By BrainInAJar

Selle SMP is worth every penny.

Selle SMP is worth every penny.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-20-13, 09:27 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,172
Posted By BrainInAJar

Last time I took my bike on a trip it was $100...

Last time I took my bike on a trip it was $100 each way (with Air Canada)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:36 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,172
Posted By BrainInAJar

I asked the question "does it use standard...

I asked the question "does it use standard threading, so that I can swap out the gears with ones I have", mostly I just got back snide remarks of why it's a stupid idea altogether.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,172
Posted By BrainInAJar

Yes it does. It costs $100 each way to ship a...

Yes it does. It costs $100 each way to ship a bike by plane ( thanks, Air Canada... ), and renting a bike for a week will easily cost more. I'm not doing this for hardcore training or anything, I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-19-13, 11:19 AM
Replies: 1,508
Views: 150,172
Posted By BrainInAJar

Quick Q about those crappy $99 Target fixies ; do...

Quick Q about those crappy $99 Target fixies ; do they use standard cogs ?

I'm heading to the states for a week and a half next month, and rather than shipping my bike both ways I was just going...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-10-13, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By BrainInAJar

That I don't know, you'd have to email Keylin, or...

That I don't know, you'd have to email Keylin, or ask Erin or Zach from your track (they come up pretty frequently, so they probably know)
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
09-10-13, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By BrainInAJar

The C & B group are gear limited to 86, and the A...

The C & B group are gear limited to 86, and the A group typically runs 88 or 90
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-13, 10:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,316
Posted By BrainInAJar

Could also just be the talent pool ( ie, how many...

Could also just be the talent pool ( ie, how many people are doing it ) and maybe one or two good coaches that are good at recognizing talent when they see it.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-17-13, 01:15 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 153,100
Posted By BrainInAJar

Sadly, 56cm is the largest size for this one. Not...

Sadly, 56cm is the largest size for this one. Not so great if you're anything above average height.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-13, 11:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,751
Posted By BrainInAJar

That hold true regardless of the track? Burnaby's...

That hold true regardless of the track? Burnaby's a pretty slow track because it's so short.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-05-13, 06:02 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 153,100
Posted By BrainInAJar

What *is* the difference between the TK1 enduro...

What *is* the difference between the TK1 enduro and TK1 sprint, anyhow?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-29-13, 05:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,423
Posted By BrainInAJar

Statistically speaking, if you're kicking any...

Statistically speaking, if you're kicking any kind of butt in your category and the categories are meant to be evenly matched you already should be moving up. Mid-pack ought to be taking up the vast...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-04-13, 06:59 PM
Replies: 24,977
Views: 1,347,375
Posted By BrainInAJar

I'm certain I'm going to get shelled at Walla...

I'm certain I'm going to get shelled at Walla Walla. I have a hard time hanging with the local 3 field in road races (that's what I get for spending so much time on the track) and American 3's are...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-10-13, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,168
Posted By BrainInAJar

Track shoes?

I see a handful of people rocking Bont track shoes ( VayporT or TOne's ), or any old brand of road shoe. Just curious what other manufacturers exist
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-13, 04:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By BrainInAJar

Ours too (Canada) I was in the states...

Ours too (Canada)



I was in the states for FSA/Marymoore and had completely forgotten my drivers license & passport in the place I was staying when I went out for beer. But I had my UCI license...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-28-13, 02:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 751
Posted By BrainInAJar

I keep mine in my gear bag. It's a convenient...

I keep mine in my gear bag. It's a convenient place that I know I'm not going to lose it in.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-22-13, 10:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,479
Posted By BrainInAJar

I'm proud of the Canadian womens' bronze. It's...

I'm proud of the Canadian womens' bronze. It's been a hell of a week for them ( Jeremy Storie, the development coach passed away on Sunday )
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-13, 12:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,690
Posted By BrainInAJar

Religion: Which god is the true god

Religion: Which god is the true god
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-07-13, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,531
Posted By BrainInAJar

Isn't that the opposite of what people normally...

Isn't that the opposite of what people normally do? Either the athlete is sponsored by Mavic and they run an IO/Comete pair, or they aren't and they take the stickers off the IO/Comete
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-12, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 425
Posted By BrainInAJar

Wet winter boots

I'm from Vancouver & the winters out here are "special" in that they'll be a couple degrees above freezing and rainy for 4 months. Typical recommendations for staying warm ( bundle up, wear layers )...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-20-12, 04:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,654
Posted By BrainInAJar

I guess it depends how many watts you're putting...

I guess it depends how many watts you're putting out on the pedals, but why would you ever want a softer frame on a curated surface ( ie, a track ) ? I have no opinion on the materials otherwise.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-09-12, 05:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,115
Posted By BrainInAJar

That'd be a pursuit. Pursuit's generally stop...

That'd be a pursuit. Pursuit's generally stop after 4k though, because we don't have all day.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-12, 10:04 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 10,983
Posted By BrainInAJar

I've always been of the opinion that if an...

I've always been of the opinion that if an investment advisor were any good, he'd be stinking rich and not managing your investments.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-12, 08:09 PM
Replies: 254
Views: 58,579
Posted By BrainInAJar

Garmin did 2 years ago.

Garmin did 2 years ago.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,203
Posted By BrainInAJar

I guess sarcasm is hard to convey. I was joking.

I guess sarcasm is hard to convey. I was joking.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-16-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,203
Posted By BrainInAJar

3T Sphinx & UCI

Does anyone know where UCI ( USAC, CCA, etc ) measures bars from? I've seen it mentioned by 3T that it's "point of contacts for the hands", which implies only the round bits before the little aero...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-11-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,877,993
Posted By BrainInAJar

255553 Pfft, I have no idea what's with this...

255553

Pfft, I have no idea what's with this goofy expression on my face
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 12:03 AM
Replies: 254
Views: 58,579
Posted By BrainInAJar

Occured to me I'd not posted in this thread. My...

Occured to me I'd not posted in this thread. My AR5 with the ghettoest number pinning ever. And gaudy purple bar tape ( team colours )

255398
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-10-12, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,271
Posted By BrainInAJar

You love our velodrome, admit it. Nothing like...

You love our velodrome, admit it. Nothing like diving out of the corner and getting a quarter lap on the field before anyone realizes you were there
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-27-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,515
Posted By BrainInAJar

That is incredibly ghetto. You could always...

That is incredibly ghetto.

You could always get sketchy chinese carbon disk wheels: http://www.yishunbike.com/2012-yishunbike-full-tubular-carbon-disc-wheels-p-648.html

(side note, has anyone...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-24-12, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,357
Posted By BrainInAJar

I hate the bolts on my set ( came with my Jamis...

I hate the bolts on my set ( came with my Jamis Sonik. ) I'm actually considering selling the wheelset altogether
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-17-12, 10:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,093
Posted By BrainInAJar

I picked up a pair of A-one's. First month...

I picked up a pair of A-one's.

First month the buckle ripped out of the backing nut... thing, and the back rubbery BONT logo piece started to delaminate. But they're comfortable to my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,053
Posted By BrainInAJar

Since we're on the topic, are you supposed to...

Since we're on the topic, are you supposed to clean old glue off ?

I've always used the vittoria glue, I went to a different LBS closer to my house to buy glue & all they had was conti. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 10:51 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,053
Posted By BrainInAJar

No, there's somewhere *you* can send them to get...

No, there's somewhere *you* can send them to get replaced, I'm Canadian. The postage makes it not worthwhile.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 10:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,053
Posted By BrainInAJar

You can tape down new tires, but the tape sucks....

You can tape down new tires, but the tape sucks. The real pain in the ass is what to do with the tire afterwards. You either toss your $50-100 tire for a little hole, or you have to learn how to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,713
Posted By BrainInAJar

Oval stem-cap aerobars?

Oval has a stem-cap mounted clip-on aerobar system, which apparently only works with Oval stems. One problem though is that all Oval stems have some sort of rise to them, which makes the bars rise as...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 796,271
Posted By BrainInAJar

Local RR. It was really cold and rainy so I...

Local RR. It was really cold and rainy so I didn't do any warmup, figuring that being wet was worse than not warming up, and I'd have the first lap to warm my legs up.

Right out of the gate, guy...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-18-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 843,942
Posted By BrainInAJar

Getting ready for a race this morning, my hair...

Getting ready for a race this morning, my hair putty comes in similar packaging as my chamois cream. Guess which one I put on the wrong place?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-12, 10:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,215
Posted By BrainInAJar

I paid $200 Canadian for my Bonts (a1). Not...

I paid $200 Canadian for my Bonts (a1). Not custom, but toss them in the oven or use a heat gun and they're almost as good as.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,204
Posted By BrainInAJar

my first time gluing up tubs I managed to glue...

my first time gluing up tubs I managed to glue them to myself, a sock, the wall and the cat. Didn't manage to get them on the wheel & then paid the LBS way too much money to do it for me

After...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,071
Posted By BrainInAJar

Buy a cassette lockring tool and a chainwhip,...

Buy a cassette lockring tool and a chainwhip, they're good things to own anyways
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
02-12-12, 07:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 647
Posted By BrainInAJar

My track season's just about over ( 2 more weeks...

My track season's just about over ( 2 more weeks or so ) and then road season begins
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-12, 11:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,365
Posted By BrainInAJar

Just get the Bonts

Just get the Bonts
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-12, 11:19 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,213
Posted By BrainInAJar

Carb-Boom apple cinnamon It tastes like...

Carb-Boom apple cinnamon

It tastes like apple pie filling.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-05-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22,690
Views: 843,942
Posted By BrainInAJar

I follow Jens Voigt on actual twitter. Is it...

I follow Jens Voigt on actual twitter. Is it weird that I'm more interested in his pet fish than his cycling career right now?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-13-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,626
Posted By BrainInAJar

That means that they're running a bigger gear....

That means that they're running a bigger gear. Bigger gear = faster at lower cadence but, at the expense of being able to attack or respond as quickly. If you're spinning out at 86 gear inches, your...
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