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Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-10, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,826
Posted By melon

oh come on now, i know how to blow my nose! im...

oh come on now, i know how to blow my nose! im not an idiot.

i expect my respiratory system to go a bit haywire when riding, but i need to reduce the amount oh gunk in my system. sometimes i find...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-20-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,826
Posted By melon

problems with snot and mucus

It doesn't necessarily have to be in a race situation, but when im pushing hard i get really thick mucus and snot blocking my airways.

i only drink water while riding, and i dont eat/drink any...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,869
Posted By melon

my frame has a level top tube, and the new level...

my frame has a level top tube, and the new level stem will match my current position. i am going to have a 10mm spacer in there. i dont see that as a problem.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-10, 03:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,869
Posted By melon

ok so does the total angle have to be 90 degrees?...

ok so does the total angle have to be 90 degrees?

you can go on about aesthetics being silly, but if im also getting a good functioning stem, i might as well get one that i like the look of too.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,869
Posted By melon

getting a level stem

im looking to buy a new stem, i want it to be level because i think they look better that way.

im not sure what angle stem to choose in order to achieve this. my head tube angle is 73.5 degrees.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-09, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By melon

yeah i expect that the finish will be different,...

yeah i expect that the finish will be different, but im not bothered about that as long as they are the same shape and feel the same in my hands.


is there much performance diffrence between them?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-09, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 414
Posted By melon

mismatched STI's

i recently had an accident where my left STI (front mech) was destroyed. i need to replace it, but i dont want to pay for a set of shifters when i only need to replace one.


my current shifters...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 07:37 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 53,932
Posted By melon

im all for steel bikes, but i think downtube...

im all for steel bikes, but i think downtube shifters was a bad choice. DT shifters are "old skool" but why bother when STI's are clearly supirior. anyone who enjoys DT shifters would probably be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 755
Posted By melon

ive recently spent alot of time...

ive recently spent alot of time working/researching out of the saddle climbing. ive come to the conclusion that the shape of the individuals body determines the posture. the technique however is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 09:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,382
Posted By melon

does the jersey also have "im a cheating c**t" on...

does the jersey also have "im a cheating c**t" on it
Forum: Rides and Races
08-04-09, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By melon

it is very difficult to recommed GI's when we...

it is very difficult to recommed GI's when we dont personally know the the geography and weather of the area, and the amount of weight you are going to be carrying.

when i did a ss/fixed tour...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-09, 07:22 PM
Replies: 587
Views: 24,137
Posted By melon

i hate having them on my head so i dont wear one....

i hate having them on my head so i dont wear one. HTFU bike forums.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 07:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,518
Posted By melon

yeah i live in the UK. unlike say america, where...

yeah i live in the UK. unlike say america, where most of the roads/infrastruture are relitivly new and ordered, the roads here are old and all over the place. some of the roads i reguarly ride were...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,518
Posted By melon

the problem is that in order for me to remember...

the problem is that in order for me to remember the course i need to ride it first. getting lost is fine, but at some point i have to find my way home!

cutting the map down isnt a bad idea. i...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,518
Posted By melon

thanks for taking the time to post

thanks for taking the time to post
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-09, 04:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,518
Posted By melon

how to not get lost

i have a problem getting lost in the middle of nowhere, it happens fairly reguarly. id like a fancy GPS but alas im too poor for one of those doodads.

at the moment i plan my routes via google...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-09, 04:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,422
Posted By melon

i wouldnt bother with this. bike chain is easy to...

i wouldnt bother with this. bike chain is easy to break by twisting. get yourself some non standard nuts or put a greased ball bearing in the hex nut hole.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,871
Posted By melon

what are you, like 10 years old. make your own...

what are you, like 10 years old. make your own purchase decisions your a man for ****s sake, you dont need an allowence. get yourself a shed or a garage to have as your man room.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,975
Posted By melon

these people who always go on about long rides...

these people who always go on about long rides either dont have a life or only ride at the weekends.

i ride recreationally everyday but during the week i only do two long rides 70-80miles, but i...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,364
Posted By melon

ive actually had a go at this. i think it is...

ive actually had a go at this. i think it is definatly more a UK thing. i would also say it tends to be non "cyclists" that do it.

the rules are you have to use a single speed freewheel, no brakes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 09:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,389
Posted By melon

ill have it whens its cheap enough. why not?!

ill have it whens its cheap enough. why not?!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 09:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,393
Posted By melon

65-75GI, just change the sprocket to get the gear...

65-75GI, just change the sprocket to get the gear that feels right for you and the terrain. if your going to skid check out a skid path calculator to get the most skid patche to make yor tyre last...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-09, 09:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,476
Posted By melon

its all about having the right clothes. i wear...

its all about having the right clothes. i wear full road gear: endura booties/gloves, bib tights, thin wool jersey and rain jacket with hood, then a cycling cap under said hood. the cycling cap is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-09, 12:41 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,878
Posted By melon

i think road biking is more of a sustained...

i think road biking is more of a sustained effort, where as MTBing tends to be more short bursts of power and more coasting when attacking technical sections. i dont think either is neccessarily...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,771
Posted By melon

im 22 and ride a fixed gear for commuting. fixed...

im 22 and ride a fixed gear for commuting. fixed gear bikes got me into riding bikes as an adult. theyre great way to spice up a commute if you dont have to cover a long distance or take on any...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By melon

cuts in tyres

ive noticed that my front tyre has developed a few cuts. they arnt so big that that the inner tube is poking through, and are only about 5mm long. not all of them go right through the tyre.

are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By melon

yeah ive decided to get myself a 12-25. i live in...

yeah ive decided to get myself a 12-25. i live in the south east uk where we have rolling countryside and very steep, but fairly short hills. fast descents are limited by single lane country roads,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,255
Posted By melon

with 1K you might as well get a whole new bike,...

with 1K you might as well get a whole new bike, theres no pont polishing a turd. not that your bike is a turd, but its very average and not worth spending big money on unless somthing is broken.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By melon

i havnt worked out my gears using the sheldon...

i havnt worked out my gears using the sheldon calculator yet, i will tommorow.

hmm, interesting. the middle of my cassette is what gets used most. id be happier to drop the 11 in favour of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 522
Posted By melon

odd jump with compact gearing

i have a 2009 fuji roubaix with compact chainset. 50x34, 11-25.

i tend to find that there is a "jump" in the middle of my cassette.

i can be spinning happily, but want to go a bit higher so i...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-09, 08:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,801
Posted By melon

yeah what was with the shaking knees? amazing...

yeah what was with the shaking knees? amazing descent, i was ont he edge of my seat shouting. only lances famous look climb has ever got me so excited.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,512
Posted By melon

im not trying to suggest that i cant control...

im not trying to suggest that i cant control myself or pace myself over a long distance, i certainly can. i just find it difficult to not go out and test myself and push myself outside of my comfort...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 05:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,512
Posted By melon

yeah i get that too. im surrounded by hills, so...

yeah i get that too. im surrounded by hills, so either i get charged imediatly from going up one, or the adrenalin from going down one turns me on, and thats right at the very begining of the ride!
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 04:00 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,512
Posted By melon

does anyone have "relaxing" rides?

i dont, even if i intend to. itl be a sunny afternoon and ill think "hey ill go out for a nice spin, nothing hectic". 2 minutes into the ride and im burying myself going as fast as i can.

i do...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-09, 03:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,257
Posted By melon

for us mere mortals riding the street on fixed...

for us mere mortals riding the street on fixed gears, lighter rims are always going to be more beneficial than aero deep sectons. the only problem being cost/durabilty, but with this said i always...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-09, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,249
Posted By melon

no the wheel is perfect. i reckon it is the...

no the wheel is perfect. i reckon it is the centreing nut, which i dont have the tools for. luckily i have a service coming up.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-09, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,249
Posted By melon

the frame has vertical dropouts, i dont see how...

the frame has vertical dropouts, i dont see how the wheel can be off-centre. how do i centre the wheel? the rim is perfectly true.

i dont think the caliper needs rotating, the range is fine and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,249
Posted By melon

constant need to re-centre rear brake.

im finding that i need to recentre my 105 rear brake after almost every ride. its seems silly, but ill set it up to be perfect, ride for a while, only to find that it has become well off centre...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,614
Posted By melon

im a fan of shaun kelly and greg lemonde. both...

im a fan of shaun kelly and greg lemonde. both cycling hardmen and had some amazing victorys of epic proportions.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-24-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 22,249
Posted By melon

70GI is the standard for track bikes on the road,...

70GI is the standard for track bikes on the road, and its a nice comprimise for accleration and hills, but still enough length to be able sprint at speed on the flats. witht his said its more...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 02:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,243
Posted By melon

i think its pretty lame to wear pro jerseys when...

i think its pretty lame to wear pro jerseys when your not a pro. i also dont like it when people wear military clothes when theyve never been in the military. it just doesnt seem right somehow, grown...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-09, 10:13 AM
Replies: 590
Views: 161,850
Posted By melon

i ride an 09 fuji roubaix pro. its alu frame with...

i ride an 09 fuji roubaix pro. its alu frame with carbon seat stays and fork. i chose it over a cannondale becuase a roubaix based bike is much better for the crappy country roads i ride on. its a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-21-09, 10:04 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,397
Posted By melon

its becuase drinking is really cool, so its...

its becuase drinking is really cool, so its totally rad to have a bottle opener on your bike. you must be a serious party dude if you can drink anywhere.

its just people trying to be cool. the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By melon

these are definatly the sources of the two...

these are definatly the sources of the two noises, i know this becuase i can manipulate them by hand to make them squeek.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 452
Posted By melon

two identified squeeks- solutions?

my bike has been making some annoying noises recently, i have identified where they are coming from, but im not sure how to fix them.

1) there is a rubber seal on the non-driveside of my rear hub....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 09:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,817
Posted By melon

please dont put overly modern wheels on it. steel...

please dont put overly modern wheels on it. steel frames with deep section/low spoke count wheels just look completely wrong.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 7,908
Posted By melon

i only like doing imperial centurys when im...

i only like doing imperial centurys when im riding with others. i do metric centurys all the time when im riding by myself. i find 100km is the right amount of distance for me to ride where i am...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-09, 11:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,143
Posted By melon

why dont roadies use tissues?

why dont roadies use tissues?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,467
Posted By melon

yeah it was gross. where the heel came off i had...

yeah it was gross. where the heel came off i had a flap of 5mm thick skin that was hard like leather.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 11:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,467
Posted By melon

i had my whole heel ripped off my right foot in a...

i had my whole heel ripped off my right foot in a skating accident. i still rode but used MTB platforms with clips and straps and comfortable trainers. i figured spreading the pressure on the contact...
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