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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-23, 12:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
Posted By vautrain

From my reading, that's a matter of some debate...

From my reading, that's a matter of some debate about whether the GS cage can indeed handle (on paper or in reality) a larger rear cog than the short cage. I don't have the tech doc in front of me,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-23, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
Posted By vautrain

Sorry for replying to an old thread here, but...

Sorry for replying to an old thread here, but I've been running an Ultegra 6600 GS rear derailleur with an 11-32 cassette for years with no problems and no derailleur hanger extender. Crankset is an...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,809
Posted By vautrain

Technically, I believe sucking and blowing at the...

Technically, I believe sucking and blowing at the same time just cancel each other out.

Hence, Masis are completely still.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 10:09 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,008
Posted By vautrain

Fixed gear bikes in the city without at least a...

Fixed gear bikes in the city without at least a front brake are dangerous, that's the bottom line.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,809
Posted By vautrain

A Sora BD bike will be about half the price of...

A Sora BD bike will be about half the price of the Masi.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-12, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,537
Posted By vautrain

If you have the tall cone headset top, you can...

If you have the tall cone headset top, you can replace it with the short top, to get the stem even lower. I'm not advising you to do it, just commenting on the technical issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 07:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By vautrain

I'm a fan of that bike, by the way. Love it, and...

I'm a fan of that bike, by the way. Love it, and love a lot of other Salsa bikes, too. You could do a lot worse than that bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 6,008
Posted By vautrain

Single speed bikes are fine if you don't need...

Single speed bikes are fine if you don't need more than one gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 07:06 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,988
Posted By vautrain

He's talking about his commute to work.

He's talking about his commute to work.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By vautrain

You might be. A lot of guys here wouldn't really...

You might be. A lot of guys here wouldn't really consider that a road bike, at least not how they think of them. You might want to try the long distance forum, or the touring forum for more ideas.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 06:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By vautrain

It's actually really well spec'd for what it is....

It's actually really well spec'd for what it is. It might be lighter and shift a bit smoother with some 105 or Ultegra components, but nothing really needs to be upgraded on that bike, no major...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,484
Posted By vautrain

Sweet. You got a good deal. Congrats!

Sweet. You got a good deal. Congrats!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 03:42 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 5,988
Posted By vautrain

Agree with this advice, and also add that you...

Agree with this advice, and also add that you should not worry about speed on these two rides, or on your century. It's too late for that.

Just finish it.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 01:51 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 3,255
Posted By vautrain

I cross train, but I'm not sure if it helps me as...

I cross train, but I'm not sure if it helps me as a cyclist. I work out with kettlebells, mostly, also do some running. I like the idea of strengthening my upper body and core, as well as lower body...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,545
Posted By vautrain

Nice bike, but those pedals? Sheesh! I have...

Nice bike, but those pedals? Sheesh!

I have the Trek District Carbon, which is the single speed, belt drive version of this bike. Nice frame. I like the "blacked out" graphics of the District...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 01:12 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,408
Posted By vautrain

If you're otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry...

If you're otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry about it. It may be good to think honestly about your relationship with food. Do you feel you eat enough? Do you like food?

Sometimes excessive,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,257
Posted By vautrain

That LeMond looks great! Good deal, too.

That LeMond looks great! Good deal, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 4,652
Posted By vautrain

The Zone diet worked well for me back when I was...

The Zone diet worked well for me back when I was on it. I may do it again, my weight fluctuates a lot, and I gained quite a bit this past winter.
And all you have to do is buy the book, if that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,019,683
Posted By vautrain

Motobecane Century Team Ti frameset Ultegra...

Motobecane Century Team Ti frameset
Ultegra 6600 shifters
Ultegra 6600 rear derailleur
Ultegra 6700 front derailleur
Dura Ace 7800 53/39 cranks
Ultegra 6600 bottom bracket
Ultegra 6700 11-28...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-12, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,122
Posted By vautrain

Hold yourself up while you practice clipping in...

Hold yourself up while you practice clipping in and out with your new pedals. I did that about 50 times each foot, before I ever took my bike out the first time with my clipless pedals, and knock on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,908
Posted By vautrain

Why not just hang the bike from the frame instead...

Why not just hang the bike from the frame instead of the wheel?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-12, 02:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,784
Posted By vautrain

Oh, like there aren't any weirdos on 41?

Oh, like there aren't any weirdos on 41?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-12, 11:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,816
Posted By vautrain

I think this is it. ...

I think this is it.
http://www16.ocn.ne.jp/~nitto210/
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,057
Posted By vautrain

Docs generally tell you max heart rate = 220 -...

Docs generally tell you max heart rate = 220 - your age. But that's just a generalization.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-12, 10:17 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,705
Posted By vautrain

Wow, some people should not be driving. Good luck...

Wow, some people should not be driving. Good luck and godspeed, hope no hidden injuries pop up. I hope the driver learns a lesson that will keep him off the road for good.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-12, 02:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,751
Posted By vautrain

I have an alloy Lezyne floor pump, and I'm...

I have an alloy Lezyne floor pump, and I'm actually not crazy about the threaded chuck. In addition to the extra time it takes to thread and unthread the stems, I've had the chuck disassemble...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 07:26 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,923
Posted By vautrain

^^^^^^^^^^^ That.

^^^^^^^^^^^

That.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,593
Posted By vautrain

Yeah, that sucks. I don't want to bring bad...

Yeah, that sucks. I don't want to bring bad tidings, but a friend of mine got hit in what he thought was a very minor crash last year. Turned out a couple of days later, he realized his ankle was...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 07:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,155
Posted By vautrain

Is this your bike? Specialized Roubaix Triple...

Is this your bike? Specialized Roubaix Triple (http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=39268&menuItemId=0).

The wheels on that bike aren't exactly terrible. Basically, any Mavic...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-12, 06:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,052
Posted By vautrain

You've obviously never dealt with the Italian...

You've obviously never dealt with the Italian customs and postal systems. No way I would ever order anything directly from Italy, nor would I ever ship anything there (again). It's worse than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 02:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,434
Posted By vautrain

I just got the Grand Prix 24 twinpack deal for my...

I just got the Grand Prix 24 twinpack deal for my Trek District Carbon, 10% off and free shipping with the Bicycling10 coupon code. Thanks for the link!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 01:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 686
Posted By vautrain

You're a good father.

You're a good father.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-12, 08:44 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,837
Posted By vautrain

Oh, we can do much better than *that* even, but I...

Oh, we can do much better than *that* even, but I didn't want to actually gross anyone out!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-12, 08:28 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,837
Posted By vautrain

Mmmmmm mmmmmm..... BRAINS!!!!!!!...

Mmmmmm mmmmmm..... BRAINS!!!!!!! http://www.gomotes.com/emoticon/zombiechase.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,016
Posted By vautrain

Not really a road bike, but here's my 2009 Trek...

Not really a road bike, but here's my 2009 Trek District Carbon. It's been upgraded with a 20T rear cog for about 72 gear inches, Mavic Ksyrium Elites, Ritchey WCS Carbon bars, Bontrager XXX stem,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,669
Posted By vautrain

Sold on the Ultegra, thanks guys. Actually, I...

Sold on the Ultegra, thanks guys. Actually, I prefer the looks of the silver Ultegra to the DA. I thought the weight difference might be more than 100 grams (in the neighborhood of 200, even) but 24...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-12, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,669
Posted By vautrain

Sounding like a weight weenie here, but Ultegra v. Dura Ace compact cranksets...

Anyone know what the actual weight difference is between the two?

I have a Dura Ace 7800 53/39 crankset right now, but looking to go compact, for hillier century+ rides. The DA 7950 looks nice,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,501
Posted By vautrain

I'm not sure. It's the reddish-colored weave on...

I'm not sure. It's the reddish-colored weave on the side. Maybe I'll try to take a photo.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-07-12, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,501
Posted By vautrain

Sidewall weave damage on Continental Grand Prix 4 Season?

There is a small patch on the side of one of my Conti Grand Prix 4-season tires, it looks like the weave is coming apart on it. It doesn't seem to affect the performance of the tire, I've never even...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,445
Posted By vautrain

Besides, no way you can get a Miyata 912 for $200...

Besides, no way you can get a Miyata 912 for $200 these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,445
Posted By vautrain

Very nice! I'd also get rid of those pedals, and...

Very nice! I'd also get rid of those pedals, and go clipless, for sure.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 699
Posted By vautrain

I don't think road pedals are more efficient than...

I don't think road pedals are more efficient than mountain pedals per se, but the stiffer the shoe, the more efficient, and the less likelihood of getting cramping/muscle issues during a ride. You...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 615
Posted By vautrain

That's a nice one, but I have to agree with...

That's a nice one, but I have to agree with Pendergast, if you're in college and this is your budget range, it's hard to beat a good deal on Craigslist, as long as you know what you're looking at.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 08:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,656
Posted By vautrain

I really like the Shimano A530 pedals, I have...

I really like the Shimano A530 pedals, I have them on a couple of my bikes, I use them for long road rides and for commuting in Chicago.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-12, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,623
Posted By vautrain

Sold out.

Sold out.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,445
Posted By vautrain

Man, you're a good friend, and that's a sweet...

Man, you're a good friend, and that's a sweet ride for $150. I'd go black/black probably, although I do kind of like that color scheme on the bar tape, I'd almost encourage you to try to find some of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,547
Posted By vautrain

I don't quite understand without a pic, but brake...

I don't quite understand without a pic, but brake levers can generally be positioned for more or less room under the levers. Unwrap your bars, and see if you can loosen them a bit and nudge them up...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 02:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,079
Posted By vautrain

That frame is gorgeous.

That frame is gorgeous.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 02:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,079
Posted By vautrain

Go Helvetica, or go home.

Go Helvetica, or go home.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 10,512
Posted By vautrain

Wow. He's not working hard, he's just enjoying...

Wow. He's not working hard, he's just enjoying the heck out of all that adaptive technology!
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