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Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-16, 02:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 646
Posted By chil2makefun

Normally only your hipangle would change together...

Normally only your hipangle would change together with the way you hold your arms. Changing to a longer stem can cause you to sit more forward on your saddle though. So if you only changed your stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-16, 01:46 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 6,863
Posted By chil2makefun

If you want music but nothing in your ear you...

If you want music but nothing in your ear you could try the Aftershokz bone conduction headphones.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-23-16, 05:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By chil2makefun

As a mather of fact, my current set-up has a...

As a mather of fact, my current set-up has a little over 3.5 inches of drop. I only came to the conclusion that I'd need their biggest size after I compared the geometry with my current set-up in the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-20-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By chil2makefun

That's what I thought but I figured that there...

That's what I thought but I figured that there was a chance I was missing something because I need their biggest size.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-17-16, 01:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By chil2makefun

Nobody?

Nobody?
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-14-16, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,621
Posted By chil2makefun

Small sizes or just me?

Hey all,

Prety simple question. I'm getting a new frame and while looking at the geometry chart, I'd need the biggest size but I'm only 1m75 or 5'9".
So are these sizes fairly small compared to...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-12-16, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By chil2makefun

Yep prety sure those numbers are correct. ...

Yep prety sure those numbers are correct.
Anyway, this is the geometry chart and I'm torn between the 52 en 54. My current set-up is stack: 534.5mm (so 2.5mm and 18.5mm differenece instead of the...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
01-11-16, 05:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,497
Posted By chil2makefun

Stack Or Reach?

Hey Folks,

I'm looking at getting a new frame and obviously I'd like to get the set-up as close to my current bike as possible.
The problem is I'm having a hard time choosing the right size. I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-15, 12:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 39,714
Posted By chil2makefun

How reliable are dengfu/hongfu frames?

So I'm looking into getting an unpainted carbon frame to do a custom paintjob on.
Obviously I'm thinking of getting a frame from asia but I've also heard quite a few horror stories.
So my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-15, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,215
Posted By chil2makefun

As suggested above your saddle could be too high...

As suggested above your saddle could be too high or too far back but your cleats could also be too far forward or you might need cleat wedges. There are too many variables for us to troubleshoot your...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 06:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,375
Posted By chil2makefun

My guess is they are guided in place by using a...

My guess is they are guided in place by using a magnet. Could be entirely wrong though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 03:44 PM
Replies: 681
Views: 54,597
Posted By chil2makefun

Crashed a few miles away from home, a very short...

Crashed a few miles away from home, a very short ride indeed.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 10:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,324
Posted By chil2makefun

They still come in silver but the green is...

They still come in silver but the green is switched to black.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-15, 10:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,944
Posted By chil2makefun

In my case it took 3 months.

In my case it took 3 months.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-15, 10:23 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 29,720
Posted By chil2makefun

I kniw this thread is quite old but what the...

I kniw this thread is quite old but what the heck. I'm using one of these, it's quite small but I can get a spare tube, 2 co2 cartridges, 2 tire levers, a patch kit, a tyre boot and a missing link in...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-15, 05:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,519
Posted By chil2makefun

How about selle is also italian for saddle :p...

How about selle is also italian for saddle :p Doesn't that make more sense since the brand is called selle italia? :D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,780
Posted By chil2makefun

He wasn't on a trainer, he was on rollers... Big...

He wasn't on a trainer, he was on rollers... Big difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-15, 10:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,648
Posted By chil2makefun

At the moment I'm running vittoria open corsa's...

At the moment I'm running vittoria open corsa's and while they're great tyres, they're really fragile. I flatted quite often already up to the point where I get quite nervous when I'm riding on less...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-15, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 639
Posted By chil2makefun

As an allround wheelset I'd definitely not go any...

As an allround wheelset I'd definitely not go any higher than the 404's. I think I'd even prefer the 303's.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 03:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

1: Heartrate depends on way more factors than...

1: Heartrate depends on way more factors than being overtrained or not. So you might just be in a very good form while your heartrate says otherwise.

2: Your references to other sports are...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 02:39 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

And on what will you base your hard intervals?...

And on what will you base your hard intervals? Heartrate? Cadance? Speed? These are al highly variable. Your heartrate may indicate that you're going to hard while your muscles aren't actually...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 02:19 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

And that's where you're wrong. For one a...

And that's where you're wrong. For one a powermeter can show you things you were actually doing wrong without you even noticing. Or as I said, some of us are a bit time crunched so we have to train...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 01:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

Did it ever occur to you that 'fun' is different...

Did it ever occur to you that 'fun' is different for everyone? Some like to analyse the data afterwards. Some like to see their improvements in fitness. And than there's also the group of people who...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 10:17 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

Are those first hand experiences or...?

Are those first hand experiences or...?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 05:41 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

One more thing though, if you go for the S...

One more thing though, if you go for the S version you will not be able to use cycling dynamics. But still not worth if for me :p
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-15, 04:50 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

I know the S version is the single pod unit...

I know the S version is the single pod unit because that's the one I ordered :) Anyway you get my point. If you decide to buy the garmin make sure you use a decent torque wrench to install them. DC...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-15, 05:52 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,840
Posted By chil2makefun

I have a garmin 810 and had to make the exact...

I have a garmin 810 and had to make the exact same decision. Finally I chose to order the S version for several reasons. First of all, it will be my first power meter so I didn't want to spend a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-15, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 870
Posted By chil2makefun

Personally I'd stay away form the blades because...

Personally I'd stay away form the blades because some people have had them break on them. So why take the risk if you can have some spd sl pedals which are bulletproof?


Very common...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-14, 10:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

I emailed the shop about the rim manufacturer and...

I emailed the shop about the rim manufacturer and the zenith's are indeed made by Reynolds.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-14, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

The 2013's have internal nipples so no problem...

The 2013's have internal nipples so no problem there.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-14, 04:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

The Reynolds are 21mm wide while the Zeniths are...

The Reynolds are 21mm wide while the Zeniths are 24mm wide so they are wider throughout.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-14, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

Whether or not the rims are made by Reynolds...

Whether or not the rims are made by Reynolds does't really concern me because I'm confident of the quality since I haven't heard of any bad experiences with them. So basically what I'm asking is if...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-14, 11:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

Any suggestions?

Any suggestions?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-14, 07:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

I'm fairly certain that they're not knockoff's,...

I'm fairly certain that they're not knockoff's, definitely not cheap :p They're not trying to sell them as reynolds rims anyway. They simply state that the braketracks of the rim are CTg which is, if...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-29-14, 06:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,025
Posted By chil2makefun

Rims or hubs, what's more important?

So I'm in the market for a new wheelse which will be hand built locally. The problem is I'm torn between two sets and I'd like some input of you guys.
The first set are reynolds 2013 assault rims...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-14, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,268
Posted By chil2makefun

If I got this right, than you'd have zero float...

If I got this right, than you'd have zero float with the black cleats and you could choose between 3, 6 or 9 with the red ones. Now as far as new pedals go, you might want to take a look at speedplay...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-14, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,418,438
Posted By chil2makefun

That RD isn't dead yet, you can still put some...

That RD isn't dead yet, you can still put some more strain on it :p
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-14, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 720
Posted By chil2makefun

You can also take a look at the cobble specific...

You can also take a look at the cobble specific bikes like the trek domane.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 07:36 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,805
Posted By chil2makefun

Probably a bit more aero but most of all, looks...

Probably a bit more aero but most of all, looks better... But internal cables will make a lot more noise. If you're really trying to choose between the domane and the emonda than the cable routing...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 07:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,420
Posted By chil2makefun

Does anybody have experience with the vittoria...

Does anybody have experience with the vittoria tire pressure calculator? The suggested pressure seems a bit high to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-14, 06:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,333
Posted By chil2makefun

You're right, as long as they don't look too bad...

You're right, as long as they don't look too bad you're probably good. Had the exact same thing. The only thing I did differently was I kept it covered up at all times so it couldn't get dry at any...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-14, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,333
Posted By chil2makefun

I'm not saying you shouldn't get medical help...

I'm not saying you shouldn't get medical help because your wounds are probably infected but keeping the wound moist definitely works. I had some serious road rash once on my right shin en calf. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-14, 02:45 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,215
Posted By chil2makefun

Had a wasp fly through a vent in my helmet and...

Had a wasp fly through a vent in my helmet and when I pulled it out, I got stung in the finger :p
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-14, 09:23 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 13,348
Posted By chil2makefun

Hmm they work just fine for me... Maybe...

Hmm they work just fine for me...

Maybe these do the trick.

Ebay and Chinese Direct Carbon Wheel Thread 2.0 - Page 148...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-14, 09:07 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 13,348
Posted By chil2makefun

Just beacause I have too much time on my hands, I...

Just beacause I have too much time on my hands, I went through the entire thread that Bdop suggested. Here are some of the more interesting ones.

Ebay and Chinese Direct Carbon Wheel Thread 2.0 -...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 794
Posted By chil2makefun

According to me (and bicycle bluebook as well)...

According to me (and bicycle bluebook as well) 600$ is a fairly high price. 300-350 should be more like it.

2004 Bianchi Eros - New and Used Bike Value...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-14, 02:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By chil2makefun

I don't think I'd get myself shorts etc. for only...

I don't think I'd get myself shorts etc. for only a 5 mile loop but I'd definitely get myself some shoes and pedals if I were you. Here's the thing though, there's quite a big chance that you'll use...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,067
Posted By chil2makefun

That really depends on what you want to do with...

That really depends on what you want to do with them and what your demands are. If you want to walk a bit in them to stop in a coffeeshop or whatever, than go for spd's. If not, than you can go for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-14, 03:55 AM
Replies: 3,116
Views: 537,349
Posted By chil2makefun

I laughed way too hard at this :D

I laughed way too hard at this :D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-14, 07:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,247
Posted By chil2makefun

Not sure where you're from so this might not be...

Not sure where you're from so this might not be the best deal out there (because of taxes and stuff) but you might want to take a look at these:
Northwave Nerowhite Road Shoes - Shoes...
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