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Forum: Road Cycling
11-20-09, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,735
Posted By johnny0

i just ordered one too! one of many xmas presents...

i just ordered one too! one of many xmas presents to myself.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-03-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,459
Posted By johnny0

i made myself a diffuser for the dx red...

i made myself a diffuser for the dx red flashlight from a sephora sample container.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-09-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,807
Posted By johnny0

a 50% off all clearance items sale just ended....

a 50% off all clearance items sale just ended. this one wasnt as satisfying as the last few for me.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-07-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 906
Views: 77,046
Posted By johnny0

i just got mine and the LED on the charger was...

i just got mine and the LED on the charger was green as soon as i plugged it in even without the battery. I plugged into the just out of box battery and the charger was still green. is it suppose to...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-06-09, 10:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,740
Posted By johnny0

i made my own diffuser out of an empty Sephora...

i made my own diffuser out of an empty Sephora sample container. It's taped to the front with electrical tape. Here's its compared to a PB superflash. Works really well except i dont know how to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,577
Posted By johnny0

I have that bike and Ive put on 35mm tires with...

I have that bike and Ive put on 35mm tires with no problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-09, 09:11 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,135
Posted By johnny0

i think you are mistaken Monk. LTHR can change...

i think you are mistaken Monk. LTHR can change with training. thats why endurance athletes even bother checking it every few weeks. you must be thinking of VO2MAX.
Forum: Commuting
08-12-09, 02:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,696
Posted By johnny0

have you considered aerobars? that will get you...

have you considered aerobars? that will get you low enough so the air resistance is reduced.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
08-12-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,653
Posted By johnny0

I'm debating about getting that light too. only...

I'm debating about getting that light too. only problems i forsee are, too bright and pisses the drivers off, no secure mounting method, and battery life is too short for a rear light.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-10-09, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,579
Posted By johnny0

i bought a <1500gram set for <$300 from...

i bought a <1500gram set for <$300 from bicyclewheelwarehouse.com. i believe the wheels were the blackset race.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-09, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By johnny0

i have avid BB7 mechanical disk brakes, and the...

i have avid BB7 mechanical disk brakes, and the front brake always has much better stopping power. its always much easier to drag the rear wheel than the front. mine squeals every now and then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-27-09, 11:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,575
Posted By johnny0

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html ...

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/skewers.html

this might help. explains closed cam, open skewer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-23-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 674
Posted By johnny0

i took a park tool school class but it was 6 days...

i took a park tool school class but it was 6 days over 6 weeks, 3 hours every day of class. the quality varies depending on the instructor. you should talk to the instructor at the LBS to see what...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-22-09, 10:20 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,393
Posted By johnny0

my road tire tubes leak co2 far quicker than air....

my road tire tubes leak co2 far quicker than air. it takes only one day for the co2 filled tire to feel too soft to ride. i just pump it back up without letting the co2 out.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-09, 09:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,346
Posted By johnny0

there's 25% off on ergon grips at REI right now...

there's 25% off on ergon grips at REI right now from may 1 to may 10th.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-09, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,724
Posted By johnny0

it'll take quite a bit of work to add disc...

it'll take quite a bit of work to add disc brakes. you have to switch out the fork (get one with disc brake mounts), get a new wheelset that has a mount for the brake rotor, and then add a Avid BB7...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-28-09, 12:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,346
Posted By johnny0

my favorite is ergon grips. you can get them with...

my favorite is ergon grips. you can get them with barends. if they are too long for bikes with "grip shifters" you can use a hacksaw to cut some off. the shifters and brake levels can move in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-09, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,814
Posted By johnny0

I was surprised to see this thread revive. Geoff:...

I was surprised to see this thread revive. Geoff: check to see if something else is rubbing every cycle. front derailleur cable, magnet, pedals.
Forum: Commuting
04-21-09, 10:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,860
Posted By johnny0

i purchased a rei road buzz recently too. the...

i purchased a rei road buzz recently too. the paint does chip easily, probably because it doesnt have a whole lot of clear coat. not sure what i can do about this except buy some patchup paint.
...
Forum: Touring
04-20-09, 01:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,587
Posted By johnny0

Im doing the C and O in two weeks and picked up...

Im doing the C and O in two weeks and picked up 700x35 panaracer xcinders and some SKS fenders. the panaracers were a bit expensive at $30 each but they have plenty of thread and are folding.

the...
Forum: Commuting
04-14-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,740
Posted By johnny0

i tried gloves, raise the handlebars, and ergon...

i tried gloves, raise the handlebars, and ergon grips. the best solution was ergon grips. After a few months i switched to a drop bar road bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-08-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,657
Posted By johnny0

i just did this except on a tiagra bike. i...

i just did this except on a tiagra bike. i swapped out the tiagra RD for a deore SGS cage and swapped the 11-25 to a 11-34. also required a new chain. I have a compact front.

the things you need...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,428
Posted By johnny0

this is exactly what im planning to do this...

this is exactly what im planning to do this weekend to prepare my bike for a 4 day tour. swapping out the back cassette to a 11-32 and got a deore RD and new chain. only cost $65 total for parts.
...
Forum: Commuting
04-02-09, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,015
Posted By johnny0

hey, i just got a road buzz too! going to use it...

hey, i just got a road buzz too! going to use it to ride all of C & O canal next month.
Forum: Commuting
04-02-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,091
Posted By johnny0

i also agree the distance between the top tube...

i also agree the distance between the top tube and downtube on the headtube is an indication of the headtube size; that size will go up with larger bikes. i use that to gauge the size of bikes on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-09, 11:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By johnny0

all my other parts are 10 speed so with the...

all my other parts are 10 speed so with the triple 10 shifters i only get an extra click or two on the left shifter since i dont have the granny gear in the front. i use to have a 105 10 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-25-09, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 550
Posted By johnny0

Im doing that right now and it works perfectly...

Im doing that right now and it works perfectly fine. i have a few extra clicks at the low end that do nothing but thats all. Saved me nearly $100 versus the double brifter too.
Forum: Touring
03-25-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,656
Posted By johnny0

i have a similar problem. I'm based on DC and i...

i have a similar problem. I'm based on DC and i plan to ride from cumberland to DC with a friend. although, more importantly i dont have enough training this year and i dont have an appropriate bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-09, 01:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,004
Posted By johnny0

Ive been considering to buy a bikesdirect...

Ive been considering to buy a bikesdirect cyclocross bike for the longest time but I still havent decided. I dont think they are fishy and alot of other people dont think so either. You'll need to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,004
Posted By johnny0

getting a BD bike would be 100% against your...

getting a BD bike would be 100% against your wishes of it being an american made bike being that they use china/taiwan made frames that companies like fuji uses. you can get alot of bikes similar to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By johnny0

a 2008 ultegra RD was $35 from probikekit over...

a 2008 ultegra RD was $35 from probikekit over winter. not any more though.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 764
Posted By johnny0

if the 105 RD is not broken i wouldn't swap it. ...

if the 105 RD is not broken i wouldn't swap it. there will be no noticeable difference.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-09, 09:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,935
Posted By johnny0

i bought one of these over winter and I am...

i bought one of these over winter and I am completely satisfied with it. It is definitely not carbon wrapped aluminum. the only problems are, no warranty, no crash replacement, and chinese made...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-10-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,096
Posted By johnny0

Im considering the windsor cyclo as well if i...

Im considering the windsor cyclo as well if i dont get a good price on a fuji cross comp locally. the headtube does look shorter than my road bike which may not be too pleasant on my back.
Forum: Commuting
03-10-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,808
Posted By johnny0

it might be easier to start with the same shorts...

it might be easier to start with the same shorts for AM and PM since they dry out fast. just dont hang it in view of coworkers.

if you wash them in water briefly every day they can last several...
Forum: Commuting
03-10-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,062
Posted By johnny0

i would cast a vote for the Trek 7.5 and suggest...

i would cast a vote for the Trek 7.5 and suggest you look at the Fuji Absolute series. For instance, the Absolute 2.0 has a carbon fiber fork and deore components, and weighs in at 24pounds. Bought...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-08-09, 01:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 806
Posted By johnny0

i tried a bunch of things to increase stopping...

i tried a bunch of things to increase stopping power in the rain on my road/commuter bike and the most effective was to use mountain koolstops in the front caliper brake.

first i swapped the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-07-09, 01:23 AM
Replies: 229
Views: 35,638
Posted By johnny0

I got a blue. the red was too bright for me. ...

I got a blue. the red was too bright for me.

On another note, i find the rear brake really bad. Its super mushy and i cant balance the spring arms no matter how much i use the adjustment...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-06-09, 06:45 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 35,638
Posted By johnny0

i just got mine. wow the box is thick and dusty....

i just got mine. wow the box is thick and dusty. my bike needs alot of work before its rideable though. 1) handlebars twisted compared to front wheel 2) brakes dont work 3) gears dont work 4) needs a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,574
Posted By johnny0

i couldnt find the component list on the carbon...

i couldnt find the component list on the carbon fuji CCR-4. cant find it on any website. Fujibikes seem to have only CCR1 2 and 3. Did anyone see it and remember what it came with?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 17,163
Posted By johnny0

i cancelled my card and got a new one. no sense...

i cancelled my card and got a new one. no sense freaking out when there's an easy solution.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-09, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,009
Posted By johnny0

ehh..there is only one bike pic in this thread so...

ehh..there is only one bike pic in this thread so far.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 01:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 899
Posted By johnny0

this thread made me go touch my thomson elite...

this thread made me go touch my thomson elite just now.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 01:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,024
Posted By johnny0

in order of purchase i went from topeak two timer...

in order of purchase i went from topeak two timer ( co2 and hand pump) to genuine innovations air chuck and 16count box of CO2 to road morph. right now i just carry co2 and make the wife carry the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,007
Posted By johnny0

ride it a bunch. figure out what you would like...

ride it a bunch. figure out what you would like in the next bike while you are riding it.

i remember getting my first road bike last year. i thought i paid too much for it, then i loved it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 01:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 429
Posted By johnny0

that bike for $350 new is a really good price....

that bike for $350 new is a really good price. something like that in adult sizes would be retailed at $700 at least.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-09, 12:42 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,661
Posted By johnny0

why do you think your mountain bike is worth...

why do you think your mountain bike is worth nothing again?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 17,163
Posted By johnny0

purchased from probikekit back in oct 08 and okay...

purchased from probikekit back in oct 08 and okay so far. unfortunately it looks like i used my checkcard/debitcard instead of my amex. i think they didnt take amex. i paid for wiggle with paypal....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,191
Posted By johnny0

definitely not enough room. between the wife and...

definitely not enough room. between the wife and me, 4 in the living room, 1 in storage. Im collecting them like i collect computers. 8 desktops and 5 laptops already.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,936
Posted By johnny0

i grow my CF in my backyard. takes 18years to...

i grow my CF in my backyard. takes 18years to grow enough for one bike. then i have 18 maidens handweave it into a bike.
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