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Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-18, 08:29 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 15,301
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

You said yourself, the padding fell apart after...

You said yourself, the padding fell apart after 1000 miles.



Cheaper materials, cheaper production, less attention to detail/quality. Yes, they are cheap and if you only ride 1000 miles a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-17, 03:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,489
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

You don't?!?

You don't?!?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-17, 04:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 732
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Does it not fit because only one pin was pulled...

Does it not fit because only one pin was pulled and there are still outer plates on the one end of the chain? Maybe a picture would clear things up.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-17, 01:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,059
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

That doesn't sell it as a gain, appearance or...

That doesn't sell it as a gain, appearance or otherwise.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-17, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,059
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

The right answer when looking for marginal gains...

The right answer when looking for marginal gains is to ditch the valve caps.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,555
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

You may also want to check that gossamer, as...

You may also want to check that gossamer, as there was a recall on them around that time period.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-16, 02:24 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 24,562
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Without measuring to be specific, it seems on par...

Without measuring to be specific, it seems on par with or slightly louder than all of the various bells that are on my kids' bikes. This is the basic aluminum verson. Not sure if the other options...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-16, 02:09 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 24,562
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

One of my 3 bells from the kickstarter campaign...

One of my 3 bells from the kickstarter campaign showed up in the mail today!

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac136/everythingsgonegreen/knog-sm.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-16, 07:02 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 19,010
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

In terms of shipping to Canada, several of the...

In terms of shipping to Canada, several of the items that are blocked from shipping to the USA are actually blocked from shipping to North America, so Canada is a no-go (ie. no SRAM shipped to Canada...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-16, 01:16 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,529
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

"Don't buy downgrades; ride down...

"Don't buy downgrades; ride down grades!"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-16, 06:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,923
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

No one said anything about preventing shipping...

No one said anything about preventing shipping Campy to the US...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-16, 04:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,923
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I'm just glad I got my groupset and cranksets...

I'm just glad I got my groupset and cranksets when I did. I went back to get another chain ring and another front derailleur when I found this.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-16, 01:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,923
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

UK Suppliers no longer shipping SRAM to NA.

Not sure how old this news is, but I went to look for something at PBK the other day and SRAM products are no longer listed if you're in the US. I'm in Canada, so I e-mailed their support and got a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-16, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

It's actually not 4 bolt, it's 5, it just has a...

It's actually not 4 bolt, it's 5, it just has a hidden bolt behind the crank arm.

They say that it is optimized for it. I run mine with a 10 speed Red yaw front derailleur, one with a Force 22...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-16, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Not unless it is worn. There is no reason to run...

Not unless it is worn. There is no reason to run an 11 speed chain. Your cassette is still 10 speed , so the spacing for the outside of the chain is still 10 speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-16, 07:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,100
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

You shouldn't need anything other than the...

You shouldn't need anything other than the crankset. I run a Red 22 crankset on two 10 speed setups and a Force 22 crankset on another 10 speed setup without issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 999
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Did they change the clamp on the C2? Mine has...

Did they change the clamp on the C2? Mine has two bolts to adjust the angle of the saddle, one at the front (accessed at the top, in my case through the cutout in my saddle), and one at the back...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-16, 07:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,233
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I ride a 155mm Romin Evo. I'd purchased a used...

I ride a 155mm Romin Evo. I'd purchased a used Oura in 155mm for my wife, which is the women's version with a very similar profile to the Romin Evo, but the cutout seems to be a bit bigger. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-16, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

There is also the tire clearance issue. My clamp...

There is also the tire clearance issue. My clamp on (Cannondale SS) means I can't put on a GP4000 tire in 25 on the rear without causing some damage to the FD clamp depending on conditions. There...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-03-16, 06:03 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 24,562
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

If you don't want to wait until they show up on...

If you don't want to wait until they show up on eBay or stores, just find someone you know that ordered one, that would be willing to ship one to you. The e-mail that came out from Knog afterwards...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-16, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 492
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Roof Rack - Optimal distance from side of car?

I'm about to install a Thule Sprint (T-Track model), and given that I have to cut the rubber that fits into the T-track to set the position, I'm wondering if there is an optimal distance from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-16, 04:57 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 24,562
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Only $560,000 over their goal amount with 13 days...

Only $560,000 over their goal amount with 13 days to go!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-16, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,030
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

That limit doesn't really apply to the purchases...

That limit doesn't really apply to the purchases we're discussing here. The majority of bike parts themselves are duty free when importing to Canada. What you get hit with is tax, or if the customs...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-16-15, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2,831
Views: 684,518
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I got two rides in with them being black. I took...

I got two rides in with them being black. I took a ride in the rain on Saturday and knew exactly what was going to happen. At least I didn't go to the blotchy stage of them partially wearing. They...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-15, 01:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,076
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

There needs to be bike with a palindrome on the...

There needs to be bike with a palindrome on the down tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-15, 10:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 26,898
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

The dealer I purchased the saddle from. Someone...

The dealer I purchased the saddle from. Someone I used to work with. I've since moved it up a degree. The idea is that with something like the romin, the nose would be there and when leveling it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 09:36 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 26,898
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I use a bubble level on my phone with my phone...

I use a bubble level on my phone with my phone flat in the middle of the saddle (lengthwise with the saddle, pretty much covering the cutout). I had leveled it and had her try it, and me, and found...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-27-15, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,956
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Yeah the main difference is the heat mold-able...

Yeah the main difference is the heat mold-able sections (foot-bed, plus uppers and heal) that the XC61 doesn't have. I looked at the Giro's, but I wasn't sure how well they'd do in the mud and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-15, 08:41 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 26,898
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I just put one of these on my wife's bike. If it...

I just put one of these on my wife's bike. If it was the right width for me I'd probably steal it. I ride the romin evo and next time I buy a saddle, it will be this one. The way I was told to set...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-25-15, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

This is my exact issue. I was about to order...

This is my exact issue. I was about to order size 48 Specialized Pro XC shoes as I'm happy with my Specialized road shoes. Stores don't have stock in 48 and can't order them as Specialized is out...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-15, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,956
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I don't think those will perform well running in...

I don't think those will perform well running in snow/ice/mud...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-15, 06:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,956
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Shimano XC61 vs XC70

I'm in the market to replace my almost 20 year old mountain bike shoes and was wondering if anyone had any experience with both the Shimano XC61 and XC70? Is the price difference worth moving up to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 10:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,263
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

It doesn't change anything unless you're going to...

It doesn't change anything unless you're going to keep the bike at that US address. If it's just one of the places that accept packages so you can avoid hefty shipping charges than that is the only...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-15, 05:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,263
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I would recommend finding something local. For...

I would recommend finding something local. For full bikes shipped to Canada you'll pay exchange, tax, plus another 13% for duty, so the nice looking price tag becomes not so nice. There are several...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-15, 04:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 6,070
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I've seen several people here on local rides do...

I've seen several people here on local rides do something similar to this. They seem to skip the first step, but they do grab their bottle, hold it out in a straight arm to the right then drink,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-15, 10:50 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,306
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Time and distance. If the ride is relatively...

Time and distance. If the ride is relatively close and I have extra time to burn I'll ride. The main group ride I do, 90% of the people ride to it, but in order for me to get to it on time to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-15, 02:51 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,001
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I don't think the 41 is the place to complain...

I don't think the 41 is the place to complain about roadies...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-15, 06:34 PM
Replies: 558
Views: 209,917
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Finally finished building my wife's Giant. -...

Finally finished building my wife's Giant.
- 2011 Giant Avail 1 frameset, stock Giant seat post and stem, FSA Wing Pro bars, Specialized Power saddle, 5800 groupset, lizard skins bar tape, H+ Son...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-27-15, 04:50 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,894,468
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

A couple of shots from this weekend. Riding...

A couple of shots from this weekend. Riding around the neighbourhood with my son.

http://i893.photobucket.com/albums/ac136/everythingsgonegreen/f75x-creek.jpg
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Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-15, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,568
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

My son is turning 8 this summer and decided he...

My son is turning 8 this summer and decided he wanted to do some races and ride with the youth portion of one of the local clubs as his summer activity. The used market seems kind of crazy here for...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-15, 06:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,739
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Definitely try some Smith's on. I've been using...

Definitely try some Smith's on. I've been using the Smith Pivlock V2 MAX and love them. Between the two that you are looking at (or linked to), be aware of the differences in the frames. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-15, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 609
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

On Rogers, SN1 (ch99) is airing it Monday...

On Rogers, SN1 (ch99) is airing it Monday afternoon. I haven't found one showing it tomorrow.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-15, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,415
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Yes, that makes sense, you could just get a +12...

Yes, that makes sense, you could just get a +12 80mm stem and throw it on there. The shims labels are trying to tell you what the current angle is (if pointed up, +18, if pointed down -8). On the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-15, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,415
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I hate the way those shims are labelled. The...

I hate the way those shims are labelled. The newer one's say +0/-0 +2/-2 and +4/-4. It should have been supplied with two other shims, although not sure how that works if purchased with a bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-15, 04:40 PM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,158
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Just picked up some Soma New Xpress tires for the...

Just picked up some Soma New Xpress tires for the cross bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-15, 08:34 AM
Replies: 21,339
Views: 5,201,158
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

Some XT pedals for the CX bike and an 6700...

Some XT pedals for the CX bike and an 6700 cassette for a wheel build.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,846
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

My Garmin out-front mounts have two screws (and 4...

My Garmin out-front mounts have two screws (and 4 holes) on the back of it that allow the middle portion of the quarter turn mount to be rotated so you can mount in the other direction. So I guess...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-15, 11:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,737
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I didn't realize there were WW hybrid owners... I...

I didn't realize there were WW hybrid owners... I guess it happens, it just never occurred to me that they could exist.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-15, 05:54 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 18,586
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

I think that's a little far in the other...

I think that's a little far in the other direction. It's one thing to say that someone not wearing appropriate (for the sport) clothing can't ride their bike, and it is another to question whether...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,826
Posted By evrythngsgngrn

http://www.jeremyriad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/...

http://www.jeremyriad.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/podium-peewee.jpg
http://www.infinitecycles.com/wp/uploads/media/2012/05/muscle-skinsuit.jpg
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