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Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-12, 08:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,158
Posted By roshea

I think you should try again. ;)

I think you should try again. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-12, 09:53 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,803
Posted By roshea

1/2 right, IMO. Moving the saddle back...

1/2 right, IMO. Moving the saddle back effectively decreases the seat tube angle and moves weight off the hands. Longer stem won't help.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,326
Posted By roshea

Useless? You have no interest in quickly removing...

Useless? You have no interest in quickly removing and replacing a chain without tools?

Dangerous? You break quicklinks regularly?

Fine, if you don't like them, don't use them. But saying that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-12, 06:06 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,326
Posted By roshea

Wippermann. Works as well as the others but...

Wippermann. Works as well as the others but installation and removal is tool-free.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 05:39 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 6,831
Posted By roshea

Are there any current road levers will work with...

Are there any current road levers will work with the disc brakes?

Edit: :twitchy:

http://www.colnago.com/wp-content/files_mf/cache/th_95a7b6d09067e95bab3e6b7eed345c81_c59323.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-12, 05:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 727
Posted By roshea

I think you're pretty right with this - just one...

I think you're pretty right with this - just one minor point:


If the seat tube angles are different, this won't be correct, so it's best to measure up from the BB vertically. If you put a spirit...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-12, 05:46 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 7,044
Posted By roshea

I don't understand the point of your posts. Did...

I don't understand the point of your posts. Did you just want to make sure (twice!) that we all knew you have him on ignore?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-12, 04:51 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,578
Posted By roshea

Please tell us how to align the rear valve stem...

Please tell us how to align the rear valve stem and the crank at the same time on a fixed gear bike. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-12, 06:25 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,578
Posted By roshea

LOOK sticker on Specialized = not hot.

LOOK sticker on Specialized = not hot.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-12, 11:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,872
Posted By roshea

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/thenarrowho...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/thenarrowhouse/caad9_side_in_800_165.jpg

=
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-12, 10:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,139
Posted By roshea

No. It might be used as a starting point (or an...

No. It might be used as a starting point (or an endpoint by fitters who don't know what they're doing). Here's one viewpoint:

http://sheldonbrown.com/kops.html
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-12, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1,131
Views: 179,286
Posted By roshea

You should NOT be adjusting reach by moving your...

You should NOT be adjusting reach by moving your saddle! When getting fitted to the bike, you should first position the saddle relative to the bottom bracket / pedals and THEN set up the bars by...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-12, 11:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 789
Posted By roshea

The Quattros are no longer made, so you only find...

The Quattros are no longer made, so you only find them on closeout or occasionally on ebay now. I like them because I can use any of my 4 pairs of bike shoes with any of my 3 bikes (MTB with...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-12, 08:41 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,657
Posted By roshea

http://timeagency.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/mr-t...

http://timeagency.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/mr-t.gif
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By roshea

The GPS DOES hit the battery life, but 2 hour...

The GPS DOES hit the battery life, but 2 hour rides are no problem at all - plenty of charge left after that. I have "battery saver" (under the Settings menu) switched on most of the time and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-12, 05:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By roshea

Just a quick addition: I was told today that...

Just a quick addition:

I was told today that Endomondo works too, so I tested that on my commute home. Similar usability to Sports Tracker but perhaps a few added features. As with Sports Tracker,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 920
Posted By roshea

Strava on Windows Phone 7 - yes we can!

As a cyclist, Strava (http://www.strava.com) matters to me :lol: but there isn't an app for Windows Phone 7 :cry: and my bike computer doesn't have a GPS.

After searching for help on this and...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-26-11, 03:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,809
Posted By roshea

This article explains some ways wheels can be...

This article explains some ways wheels can be tested for stiffness:

http://www.rouesartisanales.com/article-23159755.html
Forum: Road Cycling
11-22-11, 04:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,006
Posted By roshea

I keep an eye on that thread to see what's new.

I keep an eye on that thread to see what's new.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-11, 05:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,357
Posted By roshea

http://www.dewielersite.net/db2/wielersite/beeldba...

http://www.dewielersite.net/db2/wielersite/beeldbank/1253712762Numeriser0005.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 04:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,254
Posted By roshea

Agreed - I'm shorter and "more of a sprinter...

Agreed - I'm shorter and "more of a sprinter build" (OK, 5'7", 165 pounds) and wear mediums in Castelli.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 04:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,628
Posted By roshea

I have the shorter Teko ones and I like them as...

I have the shorter Teko ones and I like them as much as the more expensive IceBreaker ones. They're a lot thicker/warmer than DeFeet.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 04:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,987
Posted By roshea

Also they're no-name bars, as far as I can tell...

Also they're no-name bars, as far as I can tell (cheap Chinese carbon?). Who is willing to put a value on on these?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-13-11, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By roshea

How many other riders from that team are doing...

How many other riders from that team are doing TDF and Vuelta?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-11, 06:22 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,185,389
Posted By roshea

What's the wine?

What's the wine?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 567,143
Posted By roshea

The good bike: ...

The good bike:

http://i49.tinypic.com/1zewgt2.jpg

The wheels were replaced with silver CR-420s, these black ones got moved to the rain bike (below).

The rain bike:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,395
Posted By roshea

As with most questions about bike fitting, there...

As with most questions about bike fitting, there might be different answers and it comes down to personal preference. There ARE formulas about crank length relative to leg dimensions but they might...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 952
Posted By roshea

Way better to link the original article: ...

Way better to link the original article:

http://www.sportsscientists.com/2011/07/video-post-power-output-in-mountains-of.html
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-11, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,480
Posted By roshea

Mount it so the tip is just below the top of the...

Mount it so the tip is just below the top of the inner chainring.

Some examples:
http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photos/2006/tech/probikes/?id=cofidis_wilier_sutton/chris_sutton_cofidis_wilier24...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-11, 10:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 22,828
Posted By roshea

I think that's correct too. This one from...

I think that's correct too.

This one from Velo Orange (http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/components/seatposts/vo-grand-cru-seat-post-long-setback.html) has 30 mm setback. Beyond that, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-11, 06:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,510
Posted By roshea

I liked the shape of the Toupe, but the contact...

I liked the shape of the Toupe, but the contact area was just too small so I ended up with soreness on long rides. It took quite a while to get the angle of the Toupe "just right", so you might find...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,092
Posted By roshea

:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 719
Posted By roshea

Like you, I don't "normally" get cramps when I...

Like you, I don't "normally" get cramps when I ride. But I get cramps under moderate effort when I'm recovering from a virus, even if it's just a cold. No idea why. Is anything going on with your...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 06:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,092
Posted By roshea

You mean winning the WC?

You mean winning the WC?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-11, 07:01 AM
Replies: 225
Views: 18,975
Posted By roshea

Most of the utterly ridiculous things on these...

Most of the utterly ridiculous things on these forums are written in jest. Sadly, I don't think your statement is.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-11, 04:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 14,123
Posted By roshea

I have the Tyrants with the "Light Night" fototec...

I have the Tyrants with the "Light Night" fototec lens (25 - 75% light transmission). They are great in the dark (a lot of my riding is before dawn or after dark) and still work fine in sunlight. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-11, 06:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,127
Posted By roshea

There are a few choices in ALMOST completely...

There are a few choices in ALMOST completely black at Probikekit.com - Nalini, Castelli, Sportful, Craft, Northwave, Santini and Gore!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-11, 06:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,733
Posted By roshea

Most rear derailleurs can't cope with that range...

Most rear derailleurs can't cope with that range (maybe SRAM Apex can, maybe the long version of Shimano RDs can; most can't). What components are you using?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-11, 09:15 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,578
Posted By roshea

Thanks. I have used their tape before - the pink...

Thanks. I have used their tape before - the pink metallic stuff on my rain bike! :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,578
Posted By roshea

Which tape is that?

Which tape is that?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-11, 06:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,644
Posted By roshea

Before - most parts salvaged from my Giant after...

Before - most parts salvaged from my Giant after I was hit by a car:

http://i49.tinypic.com/2883xj8.jpg

After 20,000 km, not much left apart from the frameset and stem:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 485
Posted By roshea

Here's a long article comparing some of the...

Here's a long article comparing some of the different types of power (and pseudo-power, in the case of iBike) meters.

http://biketechreview.com/reviews/power-meters/61-power-meter-review?showall=1
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-11, 05:04 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,424
Posted By roshea

I learned the hard way that it's best to abstain...

I learned the hard way that it's best to abstain DURING a race
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By roshea

No functional differences; the FSA one might be a...

No functional differences; the FSA one might be a little lighter.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 12:36 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,669
Posted By roshea

Cruisin in da hood makes Oskar the GSP very...

Cruisin in da hood makes Oskar the GSP very tired!

http://oi55.tinypic.com/2qvfq6w.jpg

http://oi40.tinypic.com/iz5nxx.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-22-10, 05:14 AM
Replies: 21,328
Views: 5,185,389
Posted By roshea

2 x...

2 x http://www.veltecsportsusa.com/Portals/0/Lake/2011/CX170_SLBK_mid.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-10, 01:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By roshea

Australian builder: ...

Australian builder:

http://kenevansframes.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
11-19-10, 11:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 522
Posted By roshea

This. A helpful chart: ...

This.

A helpful chart:
http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/road-postioning-chart

Measure saddle height and setback from bottom bracket, then bar distance and drop (to the tips of the...
Forum: Southern California
11-12-10, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By roshea

Thanks GP - I will give that route a test run...

Thanks GP - I will give that route a test run today!
Forum: Southern California
11-12-10, 01:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 493
Posted By roshea

Thanks for the info! I thought Gmaps was...

Thanks for the info! I thought Gmaps was suggesting the freeway - closer inspection suggests it might be the path you suggest.

This would seem to get me to the right area and is pretty direct:...
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