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Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-09, 08:51 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,672
Posted By draxine

how did you not vomit in the first 5 miles? ...

how did you not vomit in the first 5 miles?

anyways, did a 150 mile ride yesterday and had a massive bowl of oats in the morning. it wasn't quite enough though and was VERY hungry by the time we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By draxine

gotcha. thanks for the replies/advice! now,...

gotcha. thanks for the replies/advice!
now, where did i throw that inner cover...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 645
Posted By draxine

shimano hollow tech II bottom bracket cups

Hey all

Having recently put a bike together for the first time, i then realised that i'd left the inner cover from the bottom bracket out when i put the cups in the frame!
I was following the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By draxine

should be fine as long as the tyre doesn't...

should be fine as long as the tyre doesn't naturally rub against the frame while riding.
if you really are worried about possible scratching of the frame, why not put some frame protector tape that...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By draxine

i think this must be part of it, as i probably do...

i think this must be part of it, as i probably do over 90% of my braking on the front. beginning to see the benefits of the back brake too now after throwing myself off the front of the bike at 20mph...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By draxine

haha no disc brakes for me - they wouldn't fit on...

haha no disc brakes for me - they wouldn't fit on my road bikes and i prefer the feel of rim brakes anyways.
a fortnight is two weeks. At the current wear rate, i expect to need a new front wheel in...
Forum: Commuting
03-26-09, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By draxine

rim longevity

Hey all

Just curious: how long do your rims last, given daily commutes of 20 miles or so in traffic, London weather, and that you regularly clean the rims and brake pads on average once a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-09, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,005
Posted By draxine

i'd stay away from the shimano R500's at all...

i'd stay away from the shimano R500's at all costs. they've never failed on me, but they do bend like crazy whenever i was climbing out of the saddle, and i'm only about 152 lbs
Forum: Road Cycling
03-13-09, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By draxine

nope i've only ever seen it on the 105 left...

nope i've only ever seen it on the 105 left shifter as well. strangely enough, this also includes an older 105 shifter from 1993...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By draxine

good to know hammerman. thanks! :)

good to know hammerman. thanks! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 499
Posted By draxine

48 or 46t outer chainring on ultegra sl compact

Hi all

Just considering getting a smaller chainring on my 34-50 compact double which has a 11-25 cassette as it would make the big ring more accessible for me.
However, having just looked on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 9,008
Posted By draxine

my hybrid = 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs) my Z65 = 8.4 kg...

my hybrid = 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
my Z65 = 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)?? - haven't ridden it yet!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,978
Posted By draxine

lol i like how nobody went to help him, but...

lol i like how nobody went to help him, but instead stood staring thinking "wtf?!"
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 09:49 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,840
Posted By draxine

last sunday friend of mine moved to london...

last sunday

friend of mine moved to london and i was showing her a route to ride to and from work sunday night. so there i was in front, pointing down to potholes as you do. after about 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-09, 04:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Posted By draxine

:eek: what on earth happened there?? were you...

:eek: what on earth happened there?? were you riding that at the time???
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-09, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,749
Posted By draxine

Shimano RS10 vs. Bontrager Race Lite (2009)

Hey all

Just wondering if anyone's had any experience of both of these wheelsets? I'm thinking of selling the rs10's that came with my new Felt Z65 and paying more for the Bonty's. Think it's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By draxine

i've used replacement chainrings by Specialites...

i've used replacement chainrings by Specialites TA rated for 9-10 speeds on my 8-speed rig and there don't seem to be any problems.

my reason for getting such a nice frame but keeping a old...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-09, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By draxine

Yeah that's what i'd suspected. As for the rings...

Yeah that's what i'd suspected. As for the rings and front derailleur being tailored specifically for 10-speed chains, I guess I could replace the chainrings with 8-speed compatible rings for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-09, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 395
Posted By draxine

chainring spacing

Hey all, just need your opinions on something!

Upon finishing my thesis i'm planning on treating myself to a bianchi matta titanium frame and building it up to replace my entry level road bike i...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-25-09, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 557
Posted By draxine

chainring spacing

Hey all, just need your opinions on something!

Upon finishing my thesis i'm planning on treating myself to a bianchi matta titanium frame and building it up to replace my entry level road bike i...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-09, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 699
Posted By draxine

if they're both 9 speed, then the increments of...

if they're both 9 speed, then the increments of the indexing would be the same, just like the cassettes.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-24-08, 11:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,012
Posted By draxine

having to train up for the tour of wessex....

having to train up for the tour of wessex. commuting 20+ miles a day instead of hoping on the train. century rides and solo centuries. my first duathlon!
but then having to focus on my thesis...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 07:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,618
Posted By draxine

hehe very true! =P

hehe very true! =P
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,618
Posted By draxine

you can't easily lift either up with your bare...

you can't easily lift either up with your bare hands?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,618
Posted By draxine

wow that's crazy zonatandem. I'm as impressed...

wow that's crazy zonatandem. I'm as impressed with the fact that you haven't been put off cycling as hearing how there are genuinely helpful people out there.

we can't carry weapons and guns over...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 06:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,618
Posted By draxine

i'm in NW London, was coming through Burnt Oak,...

i'm in NW London, was coming through Burnt Oak, the *****hole that it is.




To be honest it's not that bad if you avoid rush hour and busy roads. In this case it was nearly midnight, on an...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-08, 05:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,618
Posted By draxine

remembering license plates

sorry guys, just need to vent

On the way home about 10 mins ago, some stupid teenagers in a bmw pulled up along side me and threw a beer can at me. unfortunately, i didn't get a good look at them...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,177
Posted By draxine

he'd still need a new long cage rear derailleur...

he'd still need a new long cage rear derailleur for that....

how about a 27 on the back? 39-27 should be low enough if you train up on it....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-08-08, 07:56 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,604
Posted By draxine

thanks for the responses guys. i'm about to...

thanks for the responses guys.
i'm about to head out to college now. roads aren't icy yet but tonight might be a different story.
in any case, i shall lower the tyre pressure and keep the advice in...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 10:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,604
Posted By draxine

haha thanks pcad. maybe i was hoping someone...

haha thanks pcad. maybe i was hoping someone would tell me to kick the back out, or powerslide everywhere or something along those lines :P
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,604
Posted By draxine

you mean like the metal-studded tyres on rally...

you mean like the metal-studded tyres on rally cars?
even so, not sure how practical that would be on clear roads as my roads aren't always iced up...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 09:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,604
Posted By draxine

techniques on ice

hey guys

so i finally went down tonight on icy roads while riding home. i'd been aware that the roads were becoming icy and have been trying to keep the bike as upright as possible, but even this...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 743
Posted By draxine

Since Jan 2006, £3176.90 :(

Since Jan 2006, £3176.90







:(
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,944
Posted By draxine

my training partner and i are in a similar...

my training partner and i are in a similar situation, with him being the heavier guy (at 72kg compared to my 69kg). He'll usually drop me on the flats and vice versa in the hills.
It's not simply a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-08, 09:54 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,687
Posted By draxine

heck yes

heck yes
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,003
Posted By draxine

and how heavy are open pros + ultegra hubs, out...

and how heavy are open pros + ultegra hubs, out of curiosity? might build my own after my stock wheels wear out, but they're not exactly aerodynamic, right...?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 01:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 422
Posted By draxine

Shimano 600 ('97) or Sora ('06)?

Hi guys (and girls)

Just wondering if anyone's used either of the two rear derailleurs. Currently got the 2006 Sora RD on my road bike (can't afford anything better being a student), but recently...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-08, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By draxine

haha I get the impression some of you think these...

haha I get the impression some of you think these were harmless kids playing around. These were more the hardened council estate kids in their mid teens who hang around street corners causing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-08, 12:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 662
Posted By draxine

kids and snow

It snowed here in London today, and it being the rare-ish event that it is, kids go crazy at the sight of it.
So, I'm riding along downhill doing about 25mph on a main road next to a park where the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-08, 03:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,178
Posted By draxine

no big lunch breaks for me. I have a fast...

no big lunch breaks for me. I have a fast metabolism so eating ****loads in one go doesn't do anything for me except slow me down.
eat little and often, that's what I say.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 465
Posted By draxine

gatorskins - more puncture resistant but a...

gatorskins - more puncture resistant but a slightly harder ride due to the tougher rubber. heavier/higher rolling resistance than your ultrasports

gp4000's - slightly more expensive but lighter...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 09:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 655
Posted By draxine

sad for the families of both parties. For the...

sad for the families of both parties.
For the cyclist, running red lights could get yourself killed. Check.
For the motorist, using mobiles while driving could cause you to kill someone. Check.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By draxine

I actually prefer shorter (100mm <) because I...

I actually prefer shorter (100mm <) because I feel much more confident leaning into a fast turn. With longer stems, changes to steering during turns affects your weight distribution more, which makes...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-08, 07:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,452
Posted By draxine

Can you not simply tighten the brakes up so that...

Can you not simply tighten the brakes up so that the pads are closer to the rim? There still appears to be plenty of space between pad and rim. Besides avoiding pad-seatstay contact, it'll also give...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-24-08, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 686
Posted By draxine

If it feels natural to your body, you aren't...

If it feels natural to your body, you aren't developing chronic pains while riding, then it's a good size for you.
But yes, compact frames CAN have lots of seatpost showing, but this is entirely...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-08, 04:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,405
Posted By draxine

If you do that, bear in mind that by raising the...

If you do that, bear in mind that by raising the seatpost alone the saddle will as a result also be moved back a fraction. My suggestion would be to do that first and see how it feels before playing...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,405
Posted By draxine

can't tell without knowing your body geometry. if...

can't tell without knowing your body geometry. if you're already stretching to the bars (that's quite a short stem) you may want to try a straight seatpost.

Btw, your chain is either too long or...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-16-08, 10:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,859
Posted By draxine

In moving traffic, i try to keep up with the flow...

In moving traffic, i try to keep up with the flow at 20+
In backed up or heavy traffic however, I do tend to be a lot more cautious between cars and may drop down below 10.
I'm just not good...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-08, 11:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,986
Posted By draxine

Have to agree on the gatorskins. Good compromise...

Have to agree on the gatorskins. Good compromise between weight and puncture resistance.
I have been using them as my commuting and training tires, but after flatting on the second ride on some...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,859
Posted By draxine

Happens to me quite regularly on my college run....

Happens to me quite regularly on my college run. In one particular town on my college run people seem to think they own the whole ****ing street and don't give a seconds thought to other road users....
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