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Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Yes. I don't know Colnago very well, have only...

Yes. I don't know Colnago very well, have only seen a few of them, but that bike doesn't look quite right. Don't take offense, it looks great for what it is, but a Colnago it is not.

Why would...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-11, 12:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

+1. Why not just leave it as it is? No need...

+1.

Why not just leave it as it is? No need to be ashamed of the chinese carbon. Branding it as Colnago though is pretty lame.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Yep, big big, skip the rear derailleur entirely. ...

Yep, big big, skip the rear derailleur entirely. Find the length that would connect, and then add a link.

http://www.parktool.com/blog/repair-help/chain-length-sizing
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-11, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Nothing here is sacred.

Nothing here is sacred.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-11, 01:21 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Picked up a new bike today, smaller than the one...

Picked up a new bike today, smaller than the one I had. More comfortable, and on top of that, the bike itself is way better. Much more stiff, light, nimble.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-11, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Is that where your bike lives? You must not be...

Is that where your bike lives? You must not be married!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 11:03 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Need to upload it to another service and post the...

Need to upload it to another service and post the image URL.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Those are the Psimet wheels? At some point I'll...

Those are the Psimet wheels? At some point I'll need to upgrade mine, don't think the wife will let me do it this season but maybe for next spring :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-11, 09:25 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

I haven't. All I know is my white microtex stays...

I haven't. All I know is my white microtex stays looking really clean for a long time. When it finally does get dirty even a dry paper towel seems to clean it up pretty good. Dirt just doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-11, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Beautiful bike Lowcell. Needs Fizik Microtex...

Beautiful bike Lowcell. Needs Fizik Microtex though IMHO if you're going to have white bar tape :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-11, 05:40 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

You're supposed to show pictures of YOUR bike! I...

You're supposed to show pictures of YOUR bike! I wouldn't waste money on replacing things.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 07:24 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

+1 Besides, everyone loves narrow depth of...

+1 Besides, everyone loves narrow depth of field. Might have gone with a bit narrower aperture for that second picture so all of "Trek" was in focus, but hey, I think the photos look fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 05:17 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Looks great!

Looks great!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/files/images/intern...

http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/files/images/internet-serious-business[1].jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-11, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

I thought we established that SRAM is junk?

I thought we established that SRAM is junk?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-11, 07:46 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Of course there is. Clipless pedals as well as...

Of course there is. Clipless pedals as well as toe clip pedals function to keep your foot attached to the pedal. This only applies if you use the toe clips as intended however, you must fasten them...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-11, 03:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

I *KNEW* I forgot something when I changed a flat...

I *KNEW* I forgot something when I changed a flat the other day!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 08:56 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

I think maybe it's the wheels that do it. Maybe...

I think maybe it's the wheels that do it. Maybe the hoods too. Black hoods black wheels I think it would be less loud. Maybe black or white bar tape too...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Nice looking Trek. Excuse the question if it is...

Nice looking Trek. Excuse the question if it is a stupid one, I'm rather new to this sport. What is the red thing clamped onto your seat mast?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Looking sharp!

Looking sharp!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Okay, one last picture of my bike now that I've...

Okay, one last picture of my bike now that I've replaced the ugly bar tape I had on before and put the brand new Arione CX on.

Probably won't change the way it looks much from here on. I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Is it proper to name one's bike? I haven't named...

Is it proper to name one's bike? I haven't named mine. Also, after naming does one need to hit it with a bottle of champagne? Is this a safe practice for carbon?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-10, 12:24 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

I like colored tires. Except maybe white. My...

I like colored tires. Except maybe white. My red sidewalls stay pretty decent looking.

Oh and nice looking bike Harold. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-10, 03:20 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Pictures containing snow should be banned for at...

Pictures containing snow should be banned for at least two more months.

It was 70 today here in Minnesota. In a few weeks we could have snow on the ground. I'm trying to pretend like summer is...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-10, 07:37 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Now you have me paranoid that I did something...

Now you have me paranoid that I did something wrong and my chain is too short....

I do think it is a heck-of-a-lot shorter than the chain that came installed on it when I bought the bike.

Of...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 11:27 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

I put a new chain on as well. The Triple I had...

I put a new chain on as well. The Triple I had on it Shimano doesn't recommend using with their directional chain.

So I put a brand new directional chain on. I used the big-big plus add a link...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-10, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Just posted a picture a couple pages back. But...

Just posted a picture a couple pages back. But here is my bike with my brand new standard double crankset installed (just finished installing everything this morning!)

Forgive the ugly dirty bar...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-10, 11:46 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Excuse the dumb question.... For something like...

Excuse the dumb question.... For something like that do you still ride with a standard double or do you put on a compact?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 04:30 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Here is another one just like it, but different...

Here is another one just like it, but different manufacturer: PRS-20 http://www.amazon.com/Park-Tool-PRS-20-Team-Stand/dp/B000RL52DW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1285108103&sr=1-3

$173...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-10, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Wow that sure is a sexy bike!

Wow that sure is a sexy bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-10, 09:01 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,407,560
Posted By ErichM

Here's a crappy camera phone picture of my 5.1. ...

Here's a crappy camera phone picture of my 5.1. Just got it a few weeks ago.

I know Trek isn't the most popular 'round these parts but my first real bike a number of years ago was a Trek from a...
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