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Forum: Mountain - Plains
09-05-10, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 880
Posted By littledjahn

Saint Louis biking info

Recently moved to Saint Louis and have a couple questions for anyone in the area:

1) Outside of Craigslist, where might I go to find a decent road/commuter bike? I generally favor 80s steel road...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-17-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 15,423
Posted By littledjahn

In the days/weeks leading up to the race, Lance...

In the days/weeks leading up to the race, Lance talked about his goal to use the group to set a fast enough pace to go sub-6 hours. Anyone there who wanted to win knew what to expect, including...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-09, 11:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,798
Posted By littledjahn

Armstrong won the '04 Alpe D'Huez TT at an...

Armstrong won the '04 Alpe D'Huez TT at an average speed of 23.4 kph (14.5 mph). I believe that climb averages 8%. Pretty sick.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-09, 10:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,918
Posted By littledjahn

Hinault, I believe. With 28? Something like that?

Hinault, I believe. With 28? Something like that?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-15-09, 09:18 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,918
Posted By littledjahn

Man this is getting dull

Man this is getting dull
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By littledjahn

^ That's true, without Campy levers you would...

^ That's true, without Campy levers you would have to deflate your tire a little to get the wheel off.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 911
Posted By littledjahn

^ Both are very good calipers and have more than...

^ Both are very good calipers and have more than enough stopping power. It's basically a question of style.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-23-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 5,391
Posted By littledjahn

Anyone know if they'll cover any of the F1...

Anyone know if they'll cover any of the F1 circuit? The Grand Hotel Hairpin? Nouvelle Chicane? The tunnel? I can't tell from that map.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-23-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 20,338
Posted By littledjahn

Ah...I see. Carry on.

Ah...I see. Carry on.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-23-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Posted By littledjahn

Yeah, and did you see how, when he was...

Yeah, and did you see how, when he was pace-setting, he made sure the cameras saw that he was IN FRONT of Levi? Seriously, what a jerk...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
06-23-09, 09:35 AM
Replies: 341
Views: 20,338
Posted By littledjahn

Admins: Can we start a doping forum for all these...

Admins: Can we start a doping forum for all these yahoos?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-17-08, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,519
Posted By littledjahn

it's not really that different from someone with...

it's not really that different from someone with lung cancer having a big mac. I don't know if it's really that hypocritical, though. Would you also judge him for not wearing sunscreen?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-08, 07:53 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,300
Posted By littledjahn

The first two things that popped into my head...

The first two things that popped into my head (these are obvious and you've probably already considered them):

1) Chest tightening - could that have anything to do with your posture on the bike? A...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,007
Posted By littledjahn

I'm not saying you can coast. However, even with...

I'm not saying you can coast. However, even with a half inch of slack, only the top half of the chain is engaged when you're riding forward. The top half is engaged because your crankset is pulling...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-08, 01:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,007
Posted By littledjahn

If your chain has the proper amount of slack, the...

If your chain has the proper amount of slack, the drivetrain does not push your feet for you. Enough of that already.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,751
Posted By littledjahn

I think diving into the shower is a bad idea no...

I think diving into the shower is a bad idea no matter how closely it follows your ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 563
Posted By littledjahn

Why not move the saddle forward a touch?

Why not move the saddle forward a touch?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By littledjahn

Nope.

Nope.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 232
Posted By littledjahn

A new 700c rear wheel won't accept a 6 speed...

A new 700c rear wheel won't accept a 6 speed freewheel. You could track down an older 700c wheel, but then you've got potential brake reach problems. If you can find an older 27" wheel (you want...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,871
Posted By littledjahn

How noticeable is that patch while riding?

How noticeable is that patch while riding?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 12:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,879
Posted By littledjahn

Get a quality brake (Campy, Shimano, Cane Creek,...

Get a quality brake (Campy, Shimano, Cane Creek, some Tektro) with Kool Stop pads.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 12:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 748
Posted By littledjahn

Velox. Fond de Jante. Duh.

Velox. Fond de Jante. Duh.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-12-08, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,307
Posted By littledjahn

As Eddy said, "Ride lots."

As Eddy said, "Ride lots."
Forum: Triathlon
06-12-08, 07:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By littledjahn

Shorts advice

First, a note to all the forum etiquette police: the search function is down, ok? I tried.

Anyway, I'm not getting into triathlons, but I would like to go swimming after or during my rides. So,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 01:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,369
Posted By littledjahn

Of course. Plus, moving your saddle position...

Of course.

Plus, moving your saddle position helps to determine how your weight is balanced among your butt, feet, and hands. This affects both comfort and handling.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,146
Posted By littledjahn

If you've already tried the Arione and like it,...

If you've already tried the Arione and like it, don't bother with anything else. It's the best saddle I've used.

As far as Arione vs. Aliante goes, the Arione is flatter and allows easier movement...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-08, 01:28 PM
Replies: 357
Views: 13,034
Posted By littledjahn

Now we're talking!

Now we're talking!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 04:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,210
Posted By littledjahn

Courtyard Drive in Austin does that. It's got 3...

Courtyard Drive in Austin does that. It's got 3 separate, very steep sections to it and each section is invisible from the section below. It blows.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-08, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,488
Posted By littledjahn

Try fitting it in your bike - that might tell you...

Try fitting it in your bike - that might tell you what you need to know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 780
Posted By littledjahn

Freewheeling, definitely.

Freewheeling, definitely.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-06-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 21
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Views: 1,282
Posted By littledjahn

That happened to me once and it turned out to be...

That happened to me once and it turned out to be a broken axle.

edit: oh, you already figured it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-08, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 376
Posted By littledjahn

It's a '91 Olympus, maybe '90.

It's a '91 Olympus, maybe '90.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-08, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 572
Posted By littledjahn

Are you thoroughly checking the inside of your...

Are you thoroughly checking the inside of your tire for the offending item?

Any time you ride through anything suspect, take your GLOVED hand and run it over the front tire to wipe away any...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-29-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,525
Posted By littledjahn

I don't know if that guy's got room in the drops....

I don't know if that guy's got room in the drops. It seems he'd be awfully bunched up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-29-08, 12:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,490
Posted By littledjahn

I use one headset wrench (like the giant cone...

I use one headset wrench (like the giant cone wrench mentioned by cdr) for the cup flats and a 12" adjustable wrench for the locknut. The headset wrench I use accommodates 4 different sizes, like...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,326
Posted By littledjahn

^ It's sort of like dropping a banana peel or...

^ It's sort of like dropping a banana peel or turtle shell in Mario Kart. Depress the thumb button all the way and it deposits comical obstacles for your chasers to avoid.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 664
Posted By littledjahn

Good job treating your lady, too.

Good job treating your lady, too.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 09:50 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 17,523
Posted By littledjahn

Time to start watching Craigslist for cheap 305s.

Time to start watching Craigslist for cheap 305s.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,537
Posted By littledjahn

We don't need any of your level-headed,...

We don't need any of your level-headed, anti-inflammatory language in here, mister!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 09:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,326
Posted By littledjahn

You seem to prefer Campy, so why not go with...

You seem to prefer Campy, so why not go with Campy? You could probably get a good mix of Chorus & Centaur for $1k.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 07:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 631
Posted By littledjahn

I'd either swap the crank out for a double or, if...

I'd either swap the crank out for a double or, if you're running a traditional BB, swap it out for one with a spindle that's 5mm shorter on the drive-side and remove the inner ring on your crank.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-29-08, 07:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,948
Posted By littledjahn

It's not a bad song, really. Very Austin, but not...

It's not a bad song, really. Very Austin, but not bad.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,014
Posted By littledjahn

OK, I'll post this again. Mostly '07 Veloce on an...

OK, I'll post this again. Mostly '07 Veloce on an '86 Raleigh Grand Prix.

http://lh6.google.com/jonhagar/R6sY1W2Rl4I/AAAAAAAAA0E/9GsbK3meB2I/10sp.jpg?imgmax=720
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By littledjahn

I can hardly imagine what that would be like.

I can hardly imagine what that would be like.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 944
Posted By littledjahn

Icebreaker, Ibex, Woolistic, Swrve... Those...

Icebreaker, Ibex, Woolistic, Swrve...

Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 09:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,671
Posted By littledjahn

This may sound dumb, but Campy cassettes are also...

This may sound dumb, but Campy cassettes are also all separate cogs. I know this because I took out that little plastic retainer they come on and they all fell to the floor. Separately. So, aren't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-28-08, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,707
Posted By littledjahn

You could run a 50-39 on a standard crank pretty...

You could run a 50-39 on a standard crank pretty easily. You need to pay attention to your Bolt Center Diameter, or BCD. SRAM is probably 130mm, which is the road standard. Campy uses 135. Compacts...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-08, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,152
Posted By littledjahn

YOIW

YOIW
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-08, 01:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 712
Posted By littledjahn

Wool will keep you much warmer when wet/sweaty...

Wool will keep you much warmer when wet/sweaty than any other fabric. I think it's an essential for cold-weather riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,161
Posted By littledjahn

Contrary to what you might read around here, you...

Contrary to what you might read around here, you can actually improve your riding without an expensive array of data collecting devices. If you ride often, push yourself, and give yourself your...
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