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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-10, 12:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 916
Posted By atomship47

shimano lock nut unit

i'm looking for front cones for my 2007 shimano 105 wheelset (straight pull spokes). the hub says wh-5500.

I just need the cones but, according to the exploded view on shimano's website shows the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-08, 08:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 861
Posted By atomship47

just joined. thanks for the link.

just joined. thanks for the link.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-08, 03:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 937
Posted By atomship47

i like my '07 z25. i liked my '07 z35.

i like my '07 z25. i liked my '07 z35.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-23-08, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,254
Posted By atomship47

i'm going to dress my bike up as ginger lynn.

i'm going to dress my bike up as ginger lynn.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,257
Posted By atomship47

forgot to mention the balaclava for windy days! ...

forgot to mention the balaclava for windy days!

i use wicking shirts. however, and i have this problem in the summer as well, they can only wick away so much before they (or the next layer of...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-08, 08:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 809
Posted By atomship47

well, the "perfect match" is a trip, not a...

well, the "perfect match" is a trip, not a destination. you find out what you like via trial and error. save receipts/packaging, sometimes shops will let you exchange something if you get it on the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-22-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,257
Posted By atomship47

for winter riding, i wear basically what you...

for winter riding, i wear basically what you described + pants that break wind.

i use full-fingered, neoprene gloves (like what they have in the fishing aisle at department stores). you can get...
Forum: Touring
10-21-08, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By atomship47

thanks for all the info. one of the people...

thanks for all the info.

one of the people coming with rides somewhat regularly. however, he really has no interest in doing any cycling while we're there...so i'm on my own. at this point, i...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-08, 07:51 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,426
Posted By atomship47

yummy! not to start a thread war or anything, but...

yummy! not to start a thread war or anything, but i'd want force or red. no offense against shimano. sram hoods are more comfy to me.



my cycling wish list is a short one. gc's so i can buy...
Forum: Touring
10-19-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 651
Posted By atomship47

didn't get a response in "general cycling"

so i thought i'd try here.

i'm going to puerta vallarta next month. i've found a few bicycle tours that i'm interested in. however, i like unstructured, spur of the moment rides. i'd like to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-19-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 595
Posted By atomship47

sure it's not pink eye? did someone fart in your...

sure it's not pink eye? did someone fart in your pillow?


but seriously, have you tried sports goggles? i don't do it very often, but in the winter i sometimes wear a $3 pair of work safety...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,684
Posted By atomship47

i just bought some travel trac technique rollers...

i just bought some travel trac technique rollers (for my bday present) for about $90 shipped. they were on sale at performance and i had a coupon. i haven't used them yet because the weather has...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,055
Posted By atomship47

2 28oz bottles. i usually ride 45 minutes before...

2 28oz bottles. i usually ride 45 minutes before i feel the need to start hitting the bottle. i'm usually empty between 2-2.5 hours. i ride in the boonies so i have to pay attention to where i'm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-08, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,139
Posted By atomship47

mostly straight. not locked. how much i bend them...

mostly straight. not locked. how much i bend them depends upon the wind and whether or not i'm ascending/descending.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-16-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,808
Posted By atomship47

ditto to specialized bg gel. but, gloves...

ditto to specialized bg gel. but, gloves won'tcure the problem. they just delay the length of time it takes for your hands to go numb.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-15-08, 07:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 338
Posted By atomship47

vacation in puerta vallarta

i'll be in mexico for a week next month. i'm looking into cycling tours, bike rentals, etc. i've found a few tours that look interesting, but i'd like to rent a bike and see the sights at my own...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 991
Posted By atomship47

well, an experienced fitter an an lbs can try to...

well, an experienced fitter an an lbs can try to adapt a road bike to fit you. sounds like you're looking for a more upright/relaxed style. a road bike may not be the way to go then. if you do, it...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-12-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 653
Posted By atomship47

i've only got a little experience with the fx...

i've only got a little experience with the fx line. i do have an 06 7300 that i converted to be more like an fx. i don't know if you've considered this, but a touring or cx bike may fit your needs...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 788
Posted By atomship47

have you taken it for a test ride? i don't know...

have you taken it for a test ride? i don't know about a person of your size. i tested it a few years ago at 230#. i thought the ride was too harsh for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By atomship47

where can i get some dam bait? but,...

where can i get some dam bait?


but, seriously...both pics would make excellent posters to frame.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-08, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,592
Posted By atomship47

i have an 07 z25. i also put about 2500 miles on...

i have an 07 z25. i also put about 2500 miles on an 07 z35 frame as well.

let's see. yes, i love the ride. i don't think it's any more 'plush' than the trek pilot 5.0 i tested. compared to my...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,236
Posted By atomship47

i like steel too. not as much as cf...but much...

i like steel too. not as much as cf...but much more than aluminum.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,091
Posted By atomship47

i can't say i noticed a difference in...

i can't say i noticed a difference in performance. asthetically, the mfg process looks 'neater' on the z25. i've noticed the prices have gone down (but so have the components). my '07 z35 was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-08, 05:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By atomship47

hehehe. i laugh because i guess i'm a glutton for...

hehehe. i laugh because i guess i'm a glutton for punishment....but i held on to the bike all the way down. i was trying to save the frame. bad part of that was, my right knee slapped the chainring...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-08, 05:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,393
Posted By atomship47

i echo the same comments. there are threads i've...

i echo the same comments. there are threads i've started here that probably belonged elsewhere. however, i chose here for all the above reasons.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,091
Posted By atomship47

i've had a z35 and z25. love the ride. the only...

i've had a z35 and z25. love the ride. the only other bike that came close to the comfy ride was the trek pilot 5.0. i believe that version of the trek is now in the 'madone' line.

with the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-26-08, 05:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 489
Posted By atomship47

nasty crash 2 days ago

totally due to my not concentrating on the road. was checking how true my front tire was. road didn't have a shoulder. veered about a foot past the white line into the grass. when i veered back...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-08, 05:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,863
Posted By atomship47

agree wholeheartedly.

agree wholeheartedly.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By atomship47

had that happen once. aired up the tube. it...

had that happen once. aired up the tube. it popped off the rim where the tire wasn't sealed. blew a hole in the tube. took the tires off and remounted them. i wasn't gentle. it took the wheels...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By atomship47

yes. i searched using "botto"

yes. i searched using "botto"
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 08:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By atomship47

back to the thread at hand; it's tough to...

back to the thread at hand;

it's tough to nail down a price because i pirated parts of my existing roadie when i built up my steel bike. i sort of used it as an oppy to upgrade my "nice" bike.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 554
Posted By atomship47

otoh, some people can't express a thought of...

otoh, some people can't express a thought of their own without consulting google.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 08:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,863
Posted By atomship47

WAS IT OVER WHEN THE GERMANS BOMBED PEARL HARBOR?...

WAS IT OVER WHEN THE GERMANS BOMBED PEARL HARBOR?


bad taste considering the thread. just trying to lighten the mood.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-08, 02:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By atomship47

how did you build it up?

how did you build it up?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,000
Posted By atomship47

i can't say i've never done it.

i can't say i've never done it.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-08, 12:37 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,863
Posted By atomship47

agreed. ride long enough and most people will...

agreed. ride long enough and most people will have an example of something dangerous happening (or almost happening). had a close call myself today because i wasn't paying attention to the road. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-20-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 958
Posted By atomship47

when i first started riding, i carried all kinds...

when i first started riding, i carried all kinds of tools/equipment....just in case.

now, i bring;
2 water bottles (full of g2)
cell phone
id
credit card
couple singles for vending machine...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-08, 11:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,863
Posted By atomship47

i don't know what other people think. i think...

i don't know what other people think. i think that i don't care to speculate. again, sounds like a very odd and tragic event.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-08, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By atomship47

majestic urban path

majestic urban path
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-20-08, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By atomship47

getting the itch to build again

built a steel roadie as my weather/rough road/mup bike last winter.

i've got a hair up my arse to do another build. i'd like a ti or recumbent, but i think i'll go cheap this time. maybe a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-08, 06:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 510
Posted By atomship47

usually, you hear people wanting to convert from...

usually, you hear people wanting to convert from an urban or fitness hybrid to a roadie.

do you plan on changing wheelsets/tires? my z35 could handle 28mm tires. however, they left very little...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-08, 06:40 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,863
Posted By atomship47

odd indeed. and very sad. i keep trying to...

odd indeed. and very sad.

i keep trying to envision the tragedy as it's described in the article. i can't help but think there's more to the story.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,159
Posted By atomship47

i have a z25. ah lahk it ah laht.

i have a z25.

ah lahk it ah laht.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-13-08, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 762
Posted By atomship47

my roadies are steel and full cf. if i come...

my roadies are steel and full cf. if i come across more disposable income, next one will be ti.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 459
Posted By atomship47

researching rollers

i've been looking through old threads about rollers. i'm pretty sure that i'd rather have rollers than a trainer. whenever i've ridden trainers at lbs' it felt "stale" (for lack of a better word). ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By atomship47

what's this "square taper" you speak of?

what's this "square taper" you speak of?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By atomship47

it was weird, i was getting the ghost-shifting in...

it was weird, i was getting the ghost-shifting in the middle cogs. not just the shifting to another gear after i changed. it would shift back and forth between 2 cogs. upper and lower limits were...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-07-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,670
Posted By atomship47

unless you get shoes that are both 3 and 2 bolt...

unless you get shoes that are both 3 and 2 bolt compatible...which is what i was referring to earlier. from what i've seen, you can find mtb style shoes like this. i don't recall seeing...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 02:49 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,704
Posted By atomship47

so, out of curiosity; when an organized ride...

so, out of curiosity;

when an organized ride has a and b groups and gives a speed range for each....are they usually referring to the average cruising speed or the average speed over the course of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-07-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 12,704
Posted By atomship47

i just got back from a 36 mile ride. i avg'd...

i just got back from a 36 mile ride. i avg'd 18.6 mph. that's my best ever for a ride over 13 miles. had a 10+ mph crosswind most of the ride. i'm in il so there weren't any hills to speak of.
...
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