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Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-11, 09:32 AM
Replies: 452
Views: 22,037
Posted By RC2

20yrs cycling, 500 tests, zero positives, yada...

20yrs cycling, 500 tests, zero positives, yada yada yada...

I think the interesting side story here is -- how? Sure LA got tested a TON; he must have been pretty sleuthy and creative to avoid...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 573
Posted By RC2

+1 for Colonel's. Know their stuff and nice guys.

+1 for Colonel's. Know their stuff and nice guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-08, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By RC2

+1 on the cassette idea, you should be able to...

+1 on the cassette idea, you should be able to find a 11/ or 12/28, and save $$ for a new bike down the road. A 8- or 9- spd cassette should work.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 10:16 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 10:05 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Channeling McCain would be pretty damned cool...

Channeling McCain would be pretty damned cool (but I don't portray to be a national hero).

I'm going to side-step a comment about you channeling my 3-yr old daughter (whoops, slipped out) and let...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 09:45 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Yep, agree on that. I think the 'tit for tat'...

Yep, agree on that. I think the 'tit for tat' posting on this got started when I agreed that Botto's build was well put-together for around $1000, BUT, alas, my suggestion that an experienced...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Now that's on topic, good one carl.

Now that's on topic, good one carl.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 395
Posted By RC2

I'm sure you've tried wax/dry lube, but have you...

I'm sure you've tried wax/dry lube, but have you checked for stuck squirrels and kittens? Seriously, I used Look A3.1s for several thousand miles, and now my wife is using them, sans squeek. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 03:23 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Not talking about the first - head tube height...

Not talking about the first - head tube height (we agree on the above*).
Botto's stated second and third issues are thinking he should have "gone a size smaller" and "felt a little cramped on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 12:56 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Hadn't said much about ill fit, huh... I count 3,...

Hadn't said much about ill fit, huh... I count 3, thought the last two don't make much sense. Good luck with the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 12:07 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 692
Posted By RC2

There are a lot of black compact doubles out...

There are a lot of black compact doubles out there. I'd check sources like ebay, wisecyclebuys, aebikes, excelsports, coloradocyclist, supergo/nashbar/performance, probikekit, etc. and see where the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Dude, lighten up :) - you mentioned ill fit a...

Dude, lighten up :) - you mentioned ill fit a bunch of times (HT height, feeling cramped vs. a size too big, ...), not sure who is obsessed here. Also unsure where you got on the riding qualities...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-08, 08:37 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

How about: he bought a bike that might not fit...

How about: he bought a bike that might not fit well? Wrong head tube height & couple other comments...underscores a fundamental in buying a bike (first get the fit right).
02-19-08, 11:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,499
Posted By RC2

Wouldn't think someone who posts an entire thread...

Wouldn't think someone who posts an entire thread on an ~average 'back-up bike' that doesn't fit would mind.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 887
Posted By RC2

When I hovered over the post and read "Woman...

When I hovered over the post and read "Woman bicycling in St. Cloud with shotgun strapped to her back is arrested" I figured I'd click on this post and either find
(a) a hot chick in a S&M/bondage...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 9,665
Posted By RC2

Yeah, he wasn't being clear was he (?!?...

Yeah, he wasn't being clear was he (?!? :rolleyes:).

Average looking bike, functional back-up bike/tool... most impressive is that you did it for ~1k sans wheels. Least impressive would be that...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-08, 08:30 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,323
Posted By RC2

Not that crashing is ever safe, but less so with...

Not that crashing is ever safe, but less so with an inch or two of steering sticking up there in front of your miscellaneous soft body parts.
It isn't aesthetically pleasing (yes, it's Fredly).
You...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-08, 10:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,869
Posted By RC2

Crashing DA = a great excuse to upgrade to the...

Crashing DA = a great excuse to upgrade to the 'real thing.'
As she was riding Campy/Record in this case, crashing it (and that pretty frame!) = a great excuse to give the wife a stern spanking.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-08, 04:18 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,862
Posted By RC2

Mine's flat, but why not experiment a bit? Love...

Mine's flat, but why not experiment a bit? Love the Aliantes.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-08, 11:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By RC2

Sidi's are compatible with SPD, Speedplay, look,...

Sidi's are compatible with SPD, Speedplay, look, time, bebop, you name it. Base plates will convert across hole patterns and sole curvatures. SPD MTB shoes are fine for commuting, easy to walk in,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 653
Posted By RC2

Why change? For me, when making a conversion...

Why change? For me, when making a conversion from primarily MTB to road biking, my mileage started to increase significantly (from 15-25 mi longest rides, to 30-50 and occasionally much longer). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-08, 11:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,403
Posted By RC2

I've ridden several Al, 2 carbon, and 1 Ti. ...

I've ridden several Al, 2 carbon, and 1 Ti. Seriously, I don't think there's a difference in feel that's going to come for 4-10" of seatpost vs. the rest of the frame, wheelset/tires, even saddle (I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,618
Posted By RC2

Whitemax, I have lower back pain too (result of...

Whitemax, I have lower back pain too (result of an old skiing injury where I pulled/tore some muscles - I've been back thru physical therapy a couple times). When getting into road cycling in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,109
Posted By RC2

+1000 on taking a CPR class. Learn the Heimlich...

+1000 on taking a CPR class. Learn the Heimlich maneuver too.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 217
Views: 11,873
Posted By RC2

Rad, nice work. Would have loved to see this...

Rad, nice work. Would have loved to see this worm squirming in that parking lot. Next time - report him.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 12:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,234
Posted By RC2

BIBS! A good set of bibs -- Do a seach and...

BIBS! A good set of bibs -- Do a seach and you'll find no shortage of recomendations on brands/etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By RC2

Kestrel has been making CF bikes for quite a...

Kestrel has been making CF bikes for quite a while - if the geometry and sizing works for you I think it's a pretty good deal.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-08, 12:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,488
Posted By RC2

Unless you find someone with an identical bum as...

Unless you find someone with an identical bum as yours (including your sit bone width/size and all the bits around and in between), opinions won't give you much to go on.

The best bet is to try...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 08:38 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,420
Posted By RC2

Couple options. Normally you just need a rag -...

Couple options. Normally you just need a rag - take the back wheel off (don't remove the cassette) and slide the rag back and forth a few times between each cog. Or use a brush. Taking the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,877
Posted By RC2

The Bac nom nom nom looked tantalizing.

The Bac nom nom nom looked tantalizing.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 03:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,996
Posted By RC2

Sidi has pushed the Bling bar into uncharted...

Sidi has pushed the Bling bar into uncharted territory.

Crazy thing is - every year seems like - they come out with a shoe that is just a little blingier than last year's, setting the bar higher...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 03:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 704
Posted By RC2

I love a good tail. ;)

I love a good tail. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-08, 03:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
Posted By RC2

And what happens when we ass-u-me?

And what happens when we ass-u-me?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 09:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,183
Posted By RC2

Because nothing looks better with a large...

Because nothing looks better with a large chocolate shake and Super Size fries than a Madone McBike.

Seriously, there's a lot of carbon fiber out there that's great and 'feels' one way or another...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 07:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,556
Posted By RC2

Yeah, but it'll be a carbon fiber tombstone...

Yeah, but it'll be a carbon fiber tombstone (pricey, but hey, I'm talking sub-1kg, and that Ti crap is just too springy), so I'd think screen printing might look better.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,556
Posted By RC2

If you get it light enough, then there's...

If you get it light enough, then there's practically no inertia... so no need for this technical 'will it stop the bike?' mumbo jumbo.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,420
Posted By RC2

Either - the perfect McBike to go with a set of...

Either - the perfect McBike to go with a set of Ksyrium McWheels. Get Botto's golden tires, and you'll have extra points for actually bringing the golden arches theme into your ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 07:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 778
Posted By RC2

Metal dissipates heat, yes. Miscellaneous...

Metal dissipates heat, yes.
Miscellaneous shrapnel in your pads tears up rims.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,115
Posted By RC2

Yellow tires -- the perfect thing to add some...

Yellow tires -- the perfect thing to add some uniqueness to an otherwise boring set of McKsyrium type wheelset... would bear resemblance to those ubiquitous Golden Arches.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 07:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,897
Posted By RC2

...and then the conversation seemed to take an...

...and then the conversation seemed to take an illuminating turn: perhaps in the ~$500 range, there are actually BETTER options (pause for gasps) than McKsyrium or an over-booked builder in CA. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 01:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,807
Posted By RC2

Oh crap, now we can't trust the posted weights on...

Oh crap, now we can't trust the posted weights on cycling compenents any more. What's next, somebody's going to say that carbon seat stays doesn't make Al ride like butter??
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,897
Posted By RC2

Now I'm totally missing the point. One guy out...

Now I'm totally missing the point. One guy out of how many who build wheels as a trade, like several thousand? The guys I've used to build wheels had a great command of the English language.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,897
Posted By RC2

I'm missing the point about communication... are...

I'm missing the point about communication... are wheel builders hard to talk to? Last I used was Tim at Colonel's in Fort Worth and he had a firm grasp of english at least.

Anyway, good point...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-08, 10:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,897
Posted By RC2

I really really DO NOT GET the fascination folks...

I really really DO NOT GET the fascination folks have with MG, and I'd be surprised if he is really building most the stuff that is shipped out from odds n endos.

I'm definitely a fan of getting...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-08, 09:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 968
Posted By RC2

I just had some built with DT 240S, DT...

I just had some built with DT 240S, DT revolutions, and Velocity aeroheads (OC back). Chose 28f/32b, and kept the front 2x (vs. radial, my preference as it lessons spoke tension, makes a bit softer...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 6,838
Posted By RC2

STOP riding in the rain for pete's sake...crazy...

STOP riding in the rain for pete's sake...crazy roadie...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,676
Posted By RC2

+1 - generally with a double, the big ring is in...

+1 - generally with a double, the big ring is in the position of the middle ring in a tripple. So no huge deal, though extended big/big or small/small combos is probably not good practice, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-08, 08:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,000
Posted By RC2

Bike or no bike, getting caught in electrical...

Bike or no bike, getting caught in electrical activity is a no no... if you hear thunder, start thinking about finding cover. If you start to see lightening, definitely get out of open areas, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-08, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,380
Posted By RC2

Nonsense.

Nonsense.
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