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Forum: Triathlon
11-19-17, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,739
Posted By GSJon

I've used Tri Bike Transport to ship it out to...

I've used Tri Bike Transport to ship it out to races. Locally I just put it in the back of the SUV with the seats folded down.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-19-17, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,964
Posted By GSJon

I've run the Continental trainer tires for many...

I've run the Continental trainer tires for many years on different bikes and have never had a problem with them. Fluid trainer, rollers and now a smart trainer.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-17, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,792
Posted By GSJon

I bought a Smartmount ...

I bought a Smartmount (http://smartmount.net)race number holder a few years ago and recently broke the bracket that holds the number plate onto the seat post when racking the bike for a triathlon. ...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-17, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By GSJon

Go get a proper fit. I bought a used Felt DA,...

Go get a proper fit. I bought a used Felt DA, which was the correct size for me, but it was set up for the prior owner and was uncomfortable after about 10 miles or so. After a good fit and a new...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-17, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,583
Posted By GSJon

I use my Tri bike on my trainer and ride the road...

I use my Tri bike on my trainer and ride the road bike outside. Sure, a few weeks before a race I get the tri bike outside and swap out the wheels.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-28-17, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,997
Posted By GSJon

X-Lab also has many good options for behind the...

X-Lab also has many good options for behind the saddle water bottles. They also sell between the arms water bottles but that is more for Tri bikes than road bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-17, 12:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,647
Posted By GSJon

I have the Powertap P1's and they make it easy to...

I have the Powertap P1's and they make it easy to switch between the different bikes that I have . Plus I have several sets of rims for two of my bikes - trainer, training & race wheels and having a...
Forum: For Sale
07-20-17, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By GSJon

Bump.

Bump.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-17, 12:53 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,792
Posted By GSJon

Some Zipp 808's for my Tri bike. ...

Some Zipp 808's for my Tri bike.

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Random-Stuff/i-JMTMSdV/0/5affcc07/M/20170711_175115-M.jpg
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-06-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 754
Posted By GSJon

Rollers. No need to concern yourself then if the...

Rollers. No need to concern yourself then if the rear dropout spacing is too wide or not.

Any brand will do.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-17, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,383
Posted By GSJon

I'll chime in and say my preference would be the...

I'll chime in and say my preference would be the BMC.

Jon
Forum: Triathlon
06-22-17, 09:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,573
Posted By GSJon

As pgarring said, saddles are personal. I have...

As pgarring said, saddles are personal. I have an ISM PN 1.1 on my tri bike and really like it. I'm all happy down there until about 4.5 hours on the bike then I start getting a little sore from...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-17, 07:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,771
Posted By GSJon

This happened when I was in 4th or 5th grade in...

This happened when I was in 4th or 5th grade in the mid 70's.

There were a number of houses on the corners in our neighborhood that had chains or the like running down the yard to stop people...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-05-17, 08:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By GSJon

I've been looking at getting a Bluetooth speaker...

I've been looking at getting a Bluetooth speaker myself and it seem that all of the ones I have looked at have an input jack to make them wired. Maybe the smaller ones do not have them though.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-03-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,507
Posted By GSJon

I actually had the LBS put together a second rear...

I actually had the LBS put together a second rear wheel with lower end components for me just so that I could do the same thing.

I have a Crux Expert Evo (or something like that), 2014 I believe.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-17, 06:10 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 5,945
Posted By GSJon

As the Sausage King of Chicago I would think he...

As the Sausage King of Chicago I would think he does mean sausage. Maybe a little hors d'oeuvres sausage :lol:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-17, 05:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,126
Posted By GSJon

I have a PN 1.1 on my tri-bike and it is still...

I have a PN 1.1 on my tri-bike and it is still comfortable after 60 miles. At 112 my bottom is sort of sore but you forget about that eventually.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-24-17, 07:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,406
Posted By GSJon

There have been a number of attempts going back...

There have been a number of attempts going back to the 1880's - Sailing Bicycle (http://www.grantmaclaren.com/sailbike/4.html)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-17, 09:11 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 14,222
Posted By GSJon

How's your kitchen? could it be redone somewhat? ...

How's your kitchen? could it be redone somewhat? What about the baths? New linen in the bedroom?

What I have mentioned are "communal" items but she may just like to have new cabinets in the...
Forum: Commuting
04-10-17, 11:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,049
Posted By GSJon

Holy cow have they changed this site around. ...

Holy cow have they changed this site around.

Although I do not necessarily like having to log in with my Strava account. I am OK allowing Strava to sync to it but not necessarily as the primary...
Forum: Commuting
03-20-17, 09:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,650
Posted By GSJon

Was that in Wisconsin? :innocent:

Was that in Wisconsin? :innocent:
Forum: Triathlon
03-10-17, 10:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,882
Posted By GSJon

Look on the non-drive side. You may be a 10mm...

Look on the non-drive side. You may be a 10mm allen wrench. That is what my FSA crank has.


You would get more eyes on this in the Bicycle Mechanics forum versus the Triathlon.

-Jon
Forum: Commuting
02-17-17, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,102
Posted By GSJon

Welcome to Chicago Chr0m0ly. As others have said...

Welcome to Chicago Chr0m0ly. As others have said normally we have 10* weather and a crap load of snow about now.

I do also ride the motorized 2 wheeler's (BMW F650GS) hence the screen name.

Jon
Forum: Commuting
02-10-17, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,413
Posted By GSJon

Something small like this little folding chair...

Something small like this little folding chair...
Forum: For Sale
02-03-17, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By GSJon

PI jersey sold.

PI jersey sold.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-17, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,972
Posted By GSJon

Very interesting concept. The exchange...

Very interesting concept.

The exchange rate seems to have gone up, it is now $95USD.
Forum: For Sale
01-28-17, 12:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By GSJon

Still available. Make an offer.

Still available. Make an offer.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-17, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,672
Posted By GSJon

I use them very regularly here in Chicago. ...

I use them very regularly here in Chicago. Sometimes it is easier than getting my bike down the elevator and I may also only want it for a one way ride.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-28-17, 10:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,790
Posted By GSJon

When I bought my road/CX bike they did a pretty...

When I bought my road/CX bike they did a pretty good fit in the LBS. The first one to get a proper size to see which ones would fit me. Now I also did go in to the LBS in February here in Chicago...
Forum: For Sale
01-17-17, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By GSJon

The Pearl Izumi jersey is 21.5" between the...

The Pearl Izumi jersey is 21.5" between the armpits and the length is 28.5".
The Performance is 22.5" in the armpits and 29" in length.

For reference I take wear a 40" suit jacket and 29" waist...
Forum: For Sale
01-16-17, 12:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By GSJon

The aerobars have been sold!

The aerobars have been sold!
Forum: For Sale
01-12-17, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By GSJon

bump ... offers?

bump ... offers?
Forum: For Sale
01-12-17, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By GSJon

bump ... Offers?

bump ... Offers?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-30-16, 10:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,311
Posted By GSJon

All the good things that are needed are nearby...

All the good things that are needed are nearby when you use your kitchen/dining room and gaze into the living room.

The bike room (hallway) is just off to the left behind the fan.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-27-16, 02:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,897
Posted By GSJon

The Bard along with my Felt DA ...

The Bard along with my Felt DA

https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Random-Stuff/i-sHh3MfQ/0/M/FeltDA-006-M.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-16, 03:44 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,491
Posted By GSJon

Look Keo carbons, Powertap P1 on the race bikes...

Look Keo carbons, Powertap P1 on the race bikes and just flat pedals on the city bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-16, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,281
Posted By GSJon

I have the Tacx Genius. I like it. I had...

I have the Tacx Genius. I like it. I had considered the Wahoo but got a great price on the Tacx early this year.
Forum: For Sale
12-17-16, 11:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,284
Posted By GSJon

Cleats covers and Tacx trainer block.

Look Keo cleat covers and replacement Tacx trainer blocks.

The prices include shipping to the USofA. I'm willing to ship outside of the US if you are willing to pay the difference in postage.
...
Forum: For Sale
12-17-16, 10:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By GSJon

Jerseys and shorts

I've got a Performance brand jersey and Pearl Izumi shorts.

The prices include shipping to the USofA. I'm willing to ship outside of the US if you are willing to pay the difference in postage.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-16, 07:55 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,358
Posted By GSJon

The online forums that I was using at 30 were...

The online forums that I was using at 30 were Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) and then News groups once they converted over to the internet.


Jon
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-16, 07:52 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 7,358
Posted By GSJon

At 52 I don't like being lumped in with those...

At 52 I don't like being lumped in with those old, decrepit retired folks at 55+ ;)
Forum: Commuting
11-29-16, 03:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,699
Posted By GSJon

Thanks for the link! I'm going to put these out...

Thanks for the link! I'm going to put these out on my balcony and not my bike. I do not have any mains outlets out on the balcony.

Jon
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-16, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,119
Posted By GSJon

Are you opening the valve to inflate it? Have a...

Are you opening the valve to inflate it? Have a look here.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-16, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By GSJon

I do use them very often mostly to get down to...

I do use them very often mostly to get down to the loop in the morning and on evenings I'm going out. I do have three bikes at home and some times just don't want the hassle of locking one up going...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
10-18-16, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,135
Posted By GSJon

k-Edge (K-EDGE - GoPro Mounts, Garmin Mounts,...

k-Edge (K-EDGE - GoPro Mounts, Garmin Mounts, Chain Catchers (http://k-edge.com/)) has some really nice mounts. I use this brand instead of the Garmin on my biked (520, not 1000). They are also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-17-16, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,270
Posted By GSJon

gringomojado, The Chicago bikes are Divvy the OP...

gringomojado, The Chicago bikes are Divvy the OP is talking about a completely different bike - Custom road bycicles, 100% Made in Italy | Divo Bike (http://www.divobike.com)

I cannot say that I...
Forum: Triathlon
08-30-16, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Posted By GSJon

Interesting seeing this thread near the top as I...

Interesting seeing this thread near the top as I just finished my last planned tri of the year on Sunday here in Chicago.

They are addictive - darn it!
Forum: Triathlon
08-30-16, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By GSJon

I have my 520 on the BTA (X-Lab torpedo 500)...

I have my 520 on the BTA (X-Lab torpedo 500) mount out front. When it was getting dark out, I never really rode it in full darkness, I just had a small white blinkie on the front ski and I have to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-16, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,373
Posted By GSJon

I have an ISM on my tri bike that is great. ...

I have an ISM on my tri bike that is great. There are many others brands too including the ones previously mentioned.

Cobb Cycling (http://www.cobbcycling.com/).
ISM (http://www.ismseat.com).
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-14-16, 03:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 55,357
Posted By GSJon

Good going on resurrecting a NINE year old thread.

Good going on resurrecting a NINE year old thread.
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