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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
01-15-10, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 453
Posted By goofycc

http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/copy_...

http://www.planet-x-warehouse.co.uk/acatalog/copy_of_copy_of_Track.html

And I would ask over in the Fixed Gear/SS forum for a good 40 hole hub.
Forum: For Sale
03-03-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 409
Views: 156,177
Posted By goofycc

Have: Easton EA70 Forged 120mm, +/- 6 Degree,...

Have: Easton EA70 Forged 120mm, +/- 6 Degree, 25.4 mm clamp

Want: Same thing (or similar) in 80-100 mm range, with 80 or 90 preferred
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-06-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,375
Posted By goofycc

Racing. Flat out.

Racing. Flat out.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-14-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 659
Posted By goofycc

Hey, I'm in the background! Thanks, Collin.

Hey, I'm in the background! Thanks, Collin.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-19-08, 09:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 684
Posted By goofycc

Try the commuting forum, if that's what you'll be...

Try the commuting forum, if that's what you'll be using it for.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-19-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,390
Posted By goofycc

Uh . . . ? ...

Uh . . . ?
http://www.umcod.org/UMCODpix/WagonWheelSM.jpg

Do you mean tubeless, or like those solid rubber tires that look unreasonably heavy?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-05-08, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By goofycc

Every Crank Brothers part I've ever had has...

Every Crank Brothers part I've ever had has broken. Every pair of Eggbeaters/Candys I've had has at least one broken side. A friend of mine had a bottom bracket that snapped on the first ride (and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-02-08, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,591
Posted By goofycc

First of all, these are mountain wheels, not road...

First of all, these are mountain wheels, not road or cross.

They haven't even been released yet, they were just shown at Sea Otter. So I would definitely say it is too early to tell how easy they...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-08, 12:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By goofycc

Let me know when you get it off, and I'll send...

Let me know when you get it off, and I'll send you an envelope to send it to me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-08, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 609
Posted By goofycc

Blasphemy! Why on earth do you want to take the...

Blasphemy! Why on earth do you want to take the head badge off a Sanchez?

And if you do, can I have it?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-25-08, 05:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By goofycc

It's a pretty fair price, but I think you can...

It's a pretty fair price, but I think you can probably find a better deal out there.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-22-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 799
Posted By goofycc

At least the bike's OK. That's the important...

At least the bike's OK. That's the important part.

And I hope you're OK as well.
Forum: Living Car Free
04-22-08, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,424
Posted By goofycc

I know I've seen a rack on the back of the...

I know I've seen a rack on the back of the motorcycle, similar to the ones used for every major road race. Unfortunately, I don't actually know the guy who had it, nor do I have pictures.

This...
Forum: Triathlon
04-19-08, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 667
Posted By goofycc

You could always try this: ...

You could always try this:

http://www.bikemannetwork.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/product_images/CH/CH2052.jpg

The Third-Eye chain watcher.
It might save a few grams, but would only prevent...
Forum: Commuting
04-17-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,572
Posted By goofycc

To answer your questions: No. Yes. Not...

To answer your questions:

No.
Yes.
Not at all.
Cars slide into other cars, therefore, I am spared.

Studded tires (at least for me) are unnecessary. Get a bike with good cyclocross tires and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-16-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 941
Posted By goofycc

Running 52/32 up front is a huge drop. Try...

Running 52/32 up front is a huge drop. Try running something closer to 46/36, or standard compact (50/34)


I do have to give props for the vintage stuff. I'd like to see this in action.
Forum: Commuting
04-10-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 731
Posted By goofycc

Yeah, here in Houghton, we are under blizzard...

Yeah, here in Houghton, we are under blizzard warning starting tomorrow morning. Last week? 50s.

Does this change my outlook on commuting? Not one bit.
Forum: Commuting
04-09-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 839
Posted By goofycc

Was I the only one who wasn't thinking underwear...

Was I the only one who wasn't thinking underwear right away?

If you really want to wear "thongs" or sandals on your bike, try the Shimano Sandals
http://tiny.cc/aQqjq...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-08, 06:32 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 3,728
Posted By goofycc

+1. I resemble that comment.

+1.

I resemble that comment.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-08, 11:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 785
Posted By goofycc

Glad to see I'm not the only one confused by this...

Glad to see I'm not the only one confused by this question.

A picture would definitely help, but I will throw out there that you might need to redish your wheel. Just a possible suggestion.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-20-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By goofycc

Redline Conquest Pro Chainring Clearance

My roommate has a 56cm '08 Conquest Pro that he races for 'cross and is now wanting to race for road season. The problem is that as we were trying to swap out components this morning, we found that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-13-08, 09:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,853
Posted By goofycc

Damn, that looks like fun to clean out of the...

Damn, that looks like fun to clean out of the caliper and rotor.

Oh yeah, sucks for the squirrel, too.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-03-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 443
Posted By goofycc

Google reader works just fine for me.

Google reader works just fine for me.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 08:04 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,172
Posted By goofycc

Just about a month ago. 1) Several guys in...

Just about a month ago.

1) Several guys in my club had fixies, and I jumped on the bandwagon too.

2) Converted Sanwa 700

3) Houghton, MI i.e. the very end of civilization

4) Because...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-02-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,818
Posted By goofycc

A buddy of mine won a cross race with moustache...

A buddy of mine won a cross race with moustache bars and 2/1 (I believe it was 36/18, don't quote me on that). I'd say it was pretty rad.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-21-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By goofycc

For a pure cyclocross bike, many more tire...

For a pure cyclocross bike, many more tire options exist for 700c wheels. Otherwise, I assume you would be running mountain tires, which really aren't so great for 'cross, or at least not for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-18-08, 07:12 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,655
Posted By goofycc

Awesome story. You just made my day.

Awesome story. You just made my day.
Forum: Triathlon
02-05-08, 09:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,875
Posted By goofycc

Holy seat tube, Batman! That is one slick...

Holy seat tube, Batman!

That is one slick looking frame.
Forum: Triathlon
01-23-08, 09:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By goofycc

The bike is called a C4 Joker. I almost bought...

The bike is called a C4 Joker. I almost bought one a few years ago, but apparently they aren't very stiff (a lack of a seat tube will do that).

Also, it looks like the inbred child of a Kestrel...
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-18-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 785
Posted By goofycc

Crap! That means only 9 more weeks of riding in...

Crap! That means only 9 more weeks of riding in the snow!

Well, ok, probably more like 15 weeks for me . . .;)
Forum: Winter Cycling
01-01-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 986
Posted By goofycc

What do I have to do to get to ride there? :D

What do I have to do to get to ride there? :D
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-06-07, 02:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By goofycc

Just had a Kyrptonite cable lock freeze up on me....

Just had a Kyrptonite cable lock freeze up on me. I think it had a little bit of snow inside of it before I closed it. I just held it in my hand for a few minutes, and it loosened right up. I'll...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-06-07, 08:42 AM
Replies: 607
Views: 170,988
Posted By goofycc

I've got a bunch of photos linked from my blog...

I've got a bunch of photos linked from my blog here (http://thewindingroadie.blogspot.com). Scroll down to the post about cyclocross photos now online, and click on the title to access my Flickr...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-07, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,594
Posted By goofycc

That's funny, I can get any tire on with only my...

That's funny, I can get any tire on with only my bare hands. It's all in the technique. Think of kneading bread.

If you could get them OFF with your bare hands, then I would say you have a...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-07, 09:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,425
Posted By goofycc

You assumed correctly, however, the ski-bicycle...

You assumed correctly, however, the ski-bicycle idea isn't half bad . . .
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-07, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,425
Posted By goofycc

Holy crap, a perfect way to combine my two...

Holy crap, a perfect way to combine my two favorite sports! Thanks!

A bob might work, but I have to ride up a large hill. Oh well, that's what my legs of steel are for:D






Exactly why...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,594
Posted By goofycc

100 psi is way too much for winter commuting. Go...

100 psi is way too much for winter commuting. Go with a nice cyclocross tire (depending on your frame, a 30c tire should fit). This will allow you to run lower pressures, so you don't have to worry...
Forum: Triathlon
12-02-07, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 751
Posted By goofycc

I'd say maybe $1200 would be a fair price. ...

I'd say maybe $1200 would be a fair price. Transitions are really nice, but $1700 seems like a bit too much for an 05.

If you have the money, I'd definitely go with an 08 Transition.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-07, 12:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,703
Posted By goofycc

Seems effective. Now if only we could get every...

Seems effective. Now if only we could get every other idiot driver out there to do the same . . .
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-02-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,425
Posted By goofycc

Attaching skis to my bike

So now that the snow has begun to fall en mass here in Houghton (approx five feet in the last week), I've been using my cross bike to commute quite a bit (faster and cheaper than a car). I'm also a...
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