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Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-13, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

http://i.imgur.com/gC6hgSv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gC6hgSv.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 748
Posted By cwk132

SPD SL Cleats - Centering Float

Does Shimano only offer the red fixed float and yellow 6 degree float cleats? What bugs me about the yellow cleats that HAVE float is that the float is still centering. It seems to defeat the purpose...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-12, 06:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,142
Posted By cwk132

Could be one of those things that after riding...

Could be one of those things that after riding for a few hours and maybe only having water, sweet sports drinks, and sweet gels/bars, something like that rice cake tastes a lot better than when you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,625
Posted By cwk132

Another option would maybe be indexed bar-end...

Another option would maybe be indexed bar-end shifters (time trial shifters), and some brakes set up wherever is most comfortable with whatever bar you choose. Would probably be cheaper than...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,625
Posted By cwk132

In my opinion, drop bars are pretty damn good...

In my opinion, drop bars are pretty damn good all-rounder bars, they even are designed to work perfectly with brifters. :) Get some shallow drops and set it up so you're actually comfortable using...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-12, 08:15 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 11,792
Posted By cwk132

No it's not? With that "X" design, when the...

No it's not? With that "X" design, when the cranks are horizontal to the ground (at maximum torque), either the top part or the bottom part of the "X" is right where it needs to be for stiffness. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

You had to know you'd get called out for the aero...

You had to know you'd get called out for the aero bars, but otherwise a hot bike. Whats up w/ the wheels?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,115
Posted By cwk132

I even raced on Tiagra, and had no problems. Just...

I even raced on Tiagra, and had no problems. Just made sure to avoid putting too much pressure down when shifting up front, and never had trouble with rear shifting under power either. I can safely...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 06:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,322
Posted By cwk132

Probably not but I don't think resale should...

Probably not but I don't think resale should really be a deal breaker if you check it out and it fits and you like the ride of it. Everything bike related that I purchase I plan on using until it...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 06:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,322
Posted By cwk132

Can't comment on the wheels but Scattante is, I...

Can't comment on the wheels but Scattante is, I believe, Nashbar's house bike brand. Not to say it's bad, but it's probably a generic mold that a few other bike companies use, would at least be worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,115
Posted By cwk132

If I'm not mistaken, the newest 10 speed version...

If I'm not mistaken, the newest 10 speed version Tiagra is essentially the last generation of 105 that had external cable routing (with the little shift indicators, however). I recently switched from...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-12, 04:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,353
Posted By cwk132

White seatpost does set it off, looks good...

White seatpost does set it off, looks good (Ritchey does make a glossy white seatpost in most sizes too just FYI). I'd almost leave the stem and headset black unless you plan on going with white...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-12, 10:13 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

274985 Hoping for new wheels sometime over...

274985

Hoping for new wheels sometime over the winter, think the new white seatpost looks a lot better than the black one that came stock.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

Dig the colors on the pro-lite, might debadge the...

Dig the colors on the pro-lite, might debadge the wheels to clean it up a bit and add an all black saddle.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-12, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,618
Posted By cwk132

I like my decent enough. Got some cocky ones with...

I like my decent enough. Got some cocky ones with pink bottoms and neon yellow accents on the sides. I don't trust the alignment marks on the bottom of the sole, however. Seems like they don't line...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-12, 04:09 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

Flip it, but I like it. Don't see too many bikes...

Flip it, but I like it. Don't see too many bikes without 10+ logos on them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-12, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

Kahoon: what size S5 is that? They get ugly the...

Kahoon: what size S5 is that? They get ugly the bigger they get, but this one... it's.... beautiful.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,037
Posted By cwk132

If the only problem you had with the Ruby was it...

If the only problem you had with the Ruby was it being too hard, you might want to think about trying it out for a longer time period. If it fits you well and puts pressure on your sit bones, you'll...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-11, 11:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By cwk132

More great responses, thanks everyone. I...

More great responses, thanks everyone.

I guess more detail will help here. I'm technically an intern (doing everything from administrative assistance, to marketing, etc.) and this project is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-11, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By cwk132

Not rambling at all, and I appreciate your...

Not rambling at all, and I appreciate your responses. You mentioned the demographic thing, and that definitely went into my reasoning. There are some younger collegiate kids that will be racing, but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-01-11, 08:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By cwk132

Thanks for the responses, I'm reached out to a...

Thanks for the responses, I'm reached out to a few local people to discuss the idea of sponsorships, race promotion, etc. further. I really think it would be a fun way to get our [company's] name out...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-11, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By cwk132

Thanks for the responses everyone, I guess I'll...

Thanks for the responses everyone, I guess I'll go into a little more detail and pick your brains some more. Admittedly what I'm hearing so far is kind of what I figured would be the case, with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-31-11, 08:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 874
Posted By cwk132

Racers and Race Promoters - What Do You Look For In A Sponsor?

Hi all,

I've recently found myself in an interesting position... I'm a beginner racer (C in collegiate, Cat 5 in USAC) and currently work in marketing for a company that might be interested in...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 6,181
Posted By cwk132

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Shaved legs feel good and make...

MOST IMPORTANTLY: Shaved legs feel good and make your legs look nice; you also get a great glistening effect when you get a sweat going...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-11, 12:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,036
Posted By cwk132

I raced collegiately on tiagra this year, didn't...

I raced collegiately on tiagra this year, didn't have one problem. Top of the line groupsets just a few years ago were nine speed and honestly I'm glad I didn't get anything better to start with. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,621,986
Posted By cwk132

the gf pics was a cause i really could have got...

the gf pics was a cause i really could have got behind....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-11, 01:04 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 7,003
Posted By cwk132

Very cool. Didn't read about the last page and a...

Very cool. Didn't read about the last page and a half but it really is amazing that you made this. Thinking of other possibilities... racing other people (criteriums - could use the forest loop or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-11, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 983
Posted By cwk132

Might want to contact the owner of Soul. He just...

Might want to contact the owner of Soul. He just made a post a week or two ago about their new offerings, and they have new 3.0 wheels available in a wide variety in stock, just not up on the website...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-11, 01:45 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 5,014
Posted By cwk132

suck it it an htfu, happens to me too...

suck it it an htfu, happens to me too unfortunately :(
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-11, 07:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By cwk132

Why the need for a front disk break? I've never...

Why the need for a front disk break? I've never really had any problems with normal brakes on my bike and seems like just another expense that adds up...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,697
Posted By cwk132

Really excited about the wide 3.0s and the new...

Really excited about the wide 3.0s and the new 4.0s... white 4.0s are hot
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,876
Posted By cwk132

the most helpful thing ive found is to relax when...

the most helpful thing ive found is to relax when things get tough. tensing up on climbs and thinking about how difficult it is wastes energy and only makes things more difficult. that and htfu
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,524
Posted By cwk132

I'd try to have the blue dividing stripes line up...

I'd try to have the blue dividing stripes line up either in a line with each other or an arc or something. Looks cool though.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 09:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,924
Posted By cwk132

Any comments on the durability of the cleats for...

Any comments on the durability of the cleats for both? I'm currently riding mtn pedals and am looking for road pedals, durability is more important to weight to me as I'm no lightweight myself...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-11, 06:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 491
Posted By cwk132

Are you building this bike or just looking to...

Are you building this bike or just looking to upgrade the bars that came on the bike? If it aint broke...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-11, 09:17 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 4,908
Posted By cwk132

Very cool, pictures of sunshine and bike riding...

Very cool, pictures of sunshine and bike riding are tough to look at here in MN where it is currently 5 degrees F right now....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,901
Posted By cwk132

I'm sensing this is a sock puppet you guys......

I'm sensing this is a sock puppet you guys... don't feed the troll
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-11, 10:31 PM
Replies: 197
Views: 8,814
Posted By cwk132

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYsKDaQIX54

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYsKDaQIX54
Forum: Road Cycling
01-10-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,296
Posted By cwk132

Europe, thats where im going for spring break and...

Europe, thats where im going for spring break and I'm pumped
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 577
Posted By cwk132

English threaded cranks are probably going to be...

English threaded cranks are probably going to be easier to find than BB30. They're pretty common.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 05:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 787
Posted By cwk132

It all depends how much you're looking to spend...

It all depends how much you're looking to spend really. With enough money you can get lighter or more aerodynamic, or both lighter and more aero wheels. Would it be worth it to improve over the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 05:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By cwk132

I guess what I would recommend is that trying out...

I guess what I would recommend is that trying out different bikes is going to be just as important as a good fit, so test riding, to me is important. A bike system (frame, tires, wheels, etc) will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 771
Posted By cwk132

Personally, I would probably go with the first...

Personally, I would probably go with the first option. Fit is something that can change a lot over time, and being able to talk things over (what you aim to achieve with your fit, type of riding you...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-11, 09:57 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 9,835
Posted By cwk132

This dog's expression is hilarious.

This dog's expression is hilarious.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 10:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,330
Posted By cwk132

None taken. I used to row for three years but I'm...

None taken. I used to row for three years but I'm going into collegiate racing not expecting to be great. If people think that there are actual safety issues with using mountain pedals in road races...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 09:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,330
Posted By cwk132

Was mainly wondering about whether road pedals...

Was mainly wondering about whether road pedals were proven to hold better, but thanks for the positivity, bro
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-11, 08:13 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,330
Posted By cwk132

Does anyone else support this statement? I've got...

Does anyone else support this statement? I've got mtn pedals and plan on racing in the spring, I've been meaning to get road pedals but am wondering if I NEED to.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 19,230
Posted By cwk132

I'd say it's more than just a hobby for you since...

I'd say it's more than just a hobby for you since you've got a business at stake. It's not just getting paid to ride that would make it more than a hobby, but riding and working on your bike (and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,140
Posted By cwk132

My 45mph sprint means I'm pretty much pro caliber...

My 45mph sprint means I'm pretty much pro caliber then I guess, look for me to be moving up the cats pretty quick. Tour leadout here I come
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-11, 02:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,140
Posted By cwk132

Kurt Kinetic Road Machine - Accuracy of Power Curve Upper Limits?

BF loves anecdotal evidence, so I'm wondering what you guys with kurt kinetic road machines are able to hit in a sprint? I've been doing some low gear rollouts into full sprints (seated) and am...
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