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Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 353
Views: 20,939
Posted By xander k

A question of interest to folks that use multiple...

A question of interest to folks that use multiple wheel sets on a bike: is the rotor location on the hub axis (relative to brake-side-of-hub locknut) currently well spec'ed in the industry? Swapping...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-21-10, 06:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,011
Posted By xander k

That frame is dead. You'll fold it while riding...

That frame is dead. You'll fold it while riding (sooner rather than later), and the result is going to hurt, or worse. Based on the market for the B.Pista, I would have expected a heavy gauge...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 09:48 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,881
Posted By xander k

Super cool project, for the curiosity factor...

Super cool project, for the curiosity factor alone. Keep having fun with it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 09:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,617
Posted By xander k

Helmet manufactures don''t develop foams or...

Helmet manufactures don''t develop foams or plastics for bicycle usage. They just test them and evaluate commercially available materials for manufacturing costs and against govt test standards. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 5,617
Posted By xander k

The main real problem with high $ helmets are the...

The main real problem with high $ helmets are the folks who stretch their budget to buy one for the bling factor: they are more likely to hang onto it for far too long, after multiple seasons worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,167
Posted By xander k

I'm as interested in WHY folks unclip to a given...

I'm as interested in WHY folks unclip to a given direction. Is it taught/mimiced or natural behavior? I nearly always unclip on the right, and I am positive that I learned this while using...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-10, 05:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,474
Posted By xander k

I've an occasional lunch-ride companion who has...

I've an occasional lunch-ride companion who has been using a similar "Bycycle" brand saddle (foam version, not gel, http://www.bycycleinc.com/) for reasons that are his own. He has ridden it 100-200...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 839
Posted By xander k

Agreed. The grade is 9.91%, and your final...

Agreed. The grade is 9.91%, and your final calculation (check your units) is the slope in degrees, relative to the horizon. I am assuming "hill with 302ft of elevation" means relative to the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 11:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By xander k

Close, but not quite the simple, old, ubiquitous...

Close, but not quite the simple, old, ubiquitous shirts I'm looking for with just the script and logo across the chest. Still, lots of cool stuff to consider. Anybody have other sources?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-10, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 558
Posted By xander k

Campy t-shirts, where art thou?

The last of my mid 80's Campy t-shirts are officially, finally, resigned to the pile of chain cleaning rags. I loved these stupid shirts... just the plain old script logo and icon across the chest...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-10, 01:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,484
Posted By xander k

This is a pet peeve, but a big one with regards...

This is a pet peeve, but a big one with regards to trying to communicate through charts/graphs: ALWAYS label your axis and units clearly and unambiguously.

While I can infer what you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,267
Posted By xander k

This will NOT be an issue in ANY respect. ...

This will NOT be an issue in ANY respect. Multiple (DA 78xx,Ultegra,105) shifters have worked perfectly properly with the Ultegra 6700 in my personal experience. I am not a fan of 6700 aesthetics,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-09, 11:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,852
Posted By xander k

I wish you a memorable Festivus.

I wish you a memorable Festivus.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,701
Posted By xander k

Pretty sure HITTING in PROXIMITY to the head,...

Pretty sure HITTING in PROXIMITY to the head, especially by ex military, should be regarded as an intended head shot. Attempted murder. Period.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,330
Posted By xander k

If this is effectively a repeated post, please...

If this is effectively a repeated post, please excuse me.

Based on the photo resolution, I cannot determine to greater accuracy, but either the WHEEL (but not quick release relative to the whee l)...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
08-30-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,293
Posted By xander k

Anybody know which shop is carrying these in the...

Anybody know which shop is carrying these in the PDX area?
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