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Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-09, 07:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,004
Posted By psycho-ist

Hold on.... I'm drinking as fast as I can. Maybe...

Hold on.... I'm drinking as fast as I can. Maybe I'll catch up.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-09, 07:07 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,137
Posted By psycho-ist

Faster than a Cervelo?

Stay home and eat donuts, you can just buy speed now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Triathlon-bike-bicycle-all-custom-carbon-sickest-bike_W0QQitemZ220506878732QQcmdZViewItemQQptZRoad_Bikes?hash=item33573bf30c
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-09, 01:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 490
Posted By psycho-ist

Thanks! I was trying to google it but I was going...

Thanks! I was trying to google it but I was going nowhere using girls on bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 04:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,030
Posted By psycho-ist

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,030
Posted By psycho-ist

I suppose I wasn't clear. I bought a new bike...

I suppose I wasn't clear. I bought a new bike from the bike store.

1) the FD was nearly 8mm too high
2) 3 of the 4 brake pads were "toed" out
3) While sorting out the FD I noticed the cranks...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,030
Posted By psycho-ist

It is Specialized Roubaix, and semi-expensive to...

It is Specialized Roubaix, and semi-expensive to me was $2500, discounted from $3200 as a last years closeout.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-09, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,030
Posted By psycho-ist

How much assembly is required?

So many things on my new bicycle have been assembled improperly. Brake shoes, bottom bracket, front deraileur, probably not one torque value even close. I'm wondering, when a name brand...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-09, 05:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,544
Posted By psycho-ist

No huge secret. Kart tires are considerably more...

No huge secret. Kart tires are considerably more difficult to change than bicycle tires. My family fielded 4 karts for almost 10 years... I changed a lot of tires. An old buzzard at the track saw me...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-09, 09:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,544
Posted By psycho-ist

Thanks, I'll add that to the list.

Thanks, I'll add that to the list.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,544
Posted By psycho-ist

I got them on with the soap, water and kart...

I got them on with the soap, water and kart racing glove trick. The trouble is that it f's up the rim strip and when you get 30 miles from home there isn't any soap and water or long fingered gloves...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-09, 07:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,544
Posted By psycho-ist

Fulcrum 5 /Fat wheel in a little tire

I'm liking these wheels. Unfortunately, it takes 3 men and a boy to mount my favorite tires. The wheels came stock with Specialized tires, easy enough to mount or remove but I don't like them. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-09, 12:13 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,152
Posted By psycho-ist

It's stolen...

It's stolen...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 06:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,836
Posted By psycho-ist

I guess maybe one of us isn't concerned... my...

I guess maybe one of us isn't concerned... my wife doesn't ride alone.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,836
Posted By psycho-ist

Absolute hogwash. I ride from the beach to the...

Absolute hogwash. I ride from the beach to the Pier nearly every weekend on the Trail. I've never been mugged, my wife has never been mugged, my son has never been mugged and I've never seen anyone...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-09, 08:37 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,836
Posted By psycho-ist

Anywhere there are people you will find crappy...

Anywhere there are people you will find crappy people. In a densely populated area there are more people therefore more crappy people.
You shouldn't fly from Detroit to the ugliest part of Miami for...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,836
Posted By psycho-ist

Crazy! I was there Monday. My wife and I did a...

Crazy! I was there Monday. My wife and I did a three park tour. Walsingham, Lake Seminole and finished up at Millennium Park which is very close to my hut. We used a little of the Trail, some backish...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 3,836
Posted By psycho-ist

If Detroit is your paradise, I'll stick with...

If Detroit is your paradise, I'll stick with Florida.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By psycho-ist

Most people consider Sidi brand shoes to run a...

Most people consider Sidi brand shoes to run a bit narrow. You'll need a 48 or 49. I use Sidi Mega in a size 49. The Mega's are for wider feet. Good luck.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-09, 09:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,834
Posted By psycho-ist

It seems you could be fit by God himself, it...

It seems you could be fit by God himself, it wouldn't change whether you needed a few degrees of float or not.
If wasn't for pedal float (sorry, peddle float) I probably wouldn't even be riding any...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-09, 02:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,188
Posted By psycho-ist

Restraints

Restraints
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,548
Posted By psycho-ist

Thanks for the tire tips! Using gloves is clever...

Thanks for the tire tips! Using gloves is clever and simple...probably why it didn't dawn on me.:lol:
I took the rear to the shop, they broke a tire lever and used 2 tubes to get it done.
Does...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 01:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,548
Posted By psycho-ist

Any tips for getting the #@*$%@* tires on? I'm...

Any tips for getting the #@*$%@* tires on? I'm throwing tubes away like kleenex. I like the wheels, they stay true under my big a$$. I'm starting to feel like I've never changed a tire before. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 12:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,451
Posted By psycho-ist

Mine came with Fulcrum 5's, I like them a lot. ...

Mine came with Fulcrum 5's, I like them a lot.

I picked a bad week to quit sniffing glue.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,451
Posted By psycho-ist

I have the same bike, it came with those same...

I have the same bike, it came with those same tires in 25c. My bike is equipped with SRAM Rival. The first day I rode it I heard strange noises, pinging actually. It turns out that Rival brakes hang...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 724
Posted By psycho-ist

Specialized have adjustable stems, you change or...

Specialized have adjustable stems, you change or flip an insert for the desired degree. Cheap on fleabay not at the store. http://www.specialized.com/us/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=41848
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,186
Posted By psycho-ist

My wife's bike has the SL, it is a fine group ....

My wife's bike has the SL, it is a fine group . Honestly so is regular Ultegra, as a bonus the finish doesn't wear like the grey surface does. After only a few years hers is looking a little beat up,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,186
Posted By psycho-ist

Really? This is what you've got?

Really? This is what you've got?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-09, 06:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,854
Posted By psycho-ist

Your jersey must have big pockets....

Your jersey must have big pockets....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 11:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By psycho-ist

Most of the fittings I've had in my life...

Most of the fittings I've had in my life suggested the front hub be obscured by the bars. However, one guy said it should be hidden while in the drops. Most of the others said it should be obscured...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,655
Posted By psycho-ist

My 5's are loud... trade ya.

My 5's are loud... trade ya.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 09:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,359
Posted By psycho-ist

I've not tried that one but this one sends the...

I've not tried that one but this one sends the sweat behind your ears. Works very well for me, and it isn't any hotter to wear it. http://www.sweatgutr.com/home.html
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,153
Posted By psycho-ist

Seems like the wrong direction, kind of like...

Seems like the wrong direction, kind of like practicing slow speed cornering with a trick headset that doesn't move. Or, improving your downhill braking skills by removing the brake pads. However, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,999
Posted By psycho-ist

I like my Roubaix just fine. & Bimota...

I like my Roubaix just fine.
&
Bimota Tesi 3D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,372
Posted By psycho-ist

Hah, it cost me more than a watt to think about...

Hah, it cost me more than a watt to think about the rusty chain thing. Does anyone here actually run ceramic without grease?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,372
Posted By psycho-ist

^ This. Also no one mentions ceramics "shed"...

^ This. Also no one mentions ceramics "shed" regular grease, that's why manufacturers spec special grease. It is stickier and generally thicker, wasting whatever low friction benefit you had.
All...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 10:48 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,450
Posted By psycho-ist

???

???
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 09:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,480
Posted By psycho-ist

Why didn't I think of that?:)

Why didn't I think of that?:)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 08:43 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,480
Posted By psycho-ist

Half you guys have Power Taps, heart rate...

Half you guys have Power Taps, heart rate monitors, Garmins with mapping and altitude, titanium plated carbon fiber chin straps on your helmet.... and this is too much of a gadget for you? I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-09, 09:23 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 11,197
Posted By psycho-ist

or the mere fact you got this off the perez...

or the mere fact you got this off the perez hilton website? :roflmao2:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-09, 03:09 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 8,905
Posted By psycho-ist

We also have a huge amount of people who would...

We also have a huge amount of people who would never ride a bike at home, come here and rent a rusty pos and wobble down beach blvd high on rum-runners.

Am I going to get stuck behind Pcad in his...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By psycho-ist

Thanks people!

Thanks people!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-09, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 341
Posted By psycho-ist

Carbon bike aluminum seat post?

My new Roubaix came equipped with a set-back seat post in CF. I think for a better fit, I'd like to try my zero set-back Thomson. This is my first CF bike, is it okay to use the aluminum post in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 7,300
Posted By psycho-ist

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,551
Posted By psycho-ist

I'm surprised the guy fitting you didn't mention...

I'm surprised the guy fitting you didn't mention this saddle, It's fairly flat and available in three widths. I know it's a personal thing, but I found the Alias to be far more comfortable than the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 01:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,511
Posted By psycho-ist

Is there a way to find out which brands of tires...

Is there a way to find out which brands of tires run big or small, short of buying and mounting them?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,511
Posted By psycho-ist

I don't know if I've ever seen a 28. Width...

I don't know if I've ever seen a 28. Width doesn't seem to be a problem, it's more of a height thing. The 25's on my Rival equipped bike were barely touching the bottom of calipers, the Ultegra bikes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 02:56 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,511
Posted By psycho-ist

The Ultegra shod bikes had enough clearance.

The Ultegra shod bikes had enough clearance.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,511
Posted By psycho-ist

My new Roubaix won't even fit the 25s it came...

My new Roubaix won't even fit the 25s it came with. Apparently Specialized 25c tires are a fair amount larger (cross section) than other brands, this coupled with the fact that Sram Rival brakes hang...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 08:30 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,893
Posted By psycho-ist

you win... cheers :beer:

you win... cheers :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-31-09, 08:22 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,893
Posted By psycho-ist

You've obviously never played Porsche before...

You've obviously never played Porsche before Busta. At autox's and track days 911's regularly get their *****es handed to them by people in a 944. It is almost general knowledge in the Porsche club...
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