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08-09-05, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,495
Posted By Grendel

Don't have one yet, but I've always thought one...

Don't have one yet, but I've always thought one of those ultrasonic parts cleaners would be great for cleaning chains. Wish I could find one big enough for a chain or two yet affordable...
04-27-05, 09:38 PM
Replies: 239
Views: 10,854
Posted By Grendel

I hate getting up early on the weekend to meet...

I hate getting up early on the weekend to meet the club ride. I used to not mind it so much, but I loathe it now -- will probably be doing a lot more solo riding this summer as a result.
04-20-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,287
Posted By Grendel

So what if he was? Why should some bike shops...

So what if he was? Why should some bike shops keep bank hours and make it more difficult for people to visit the 'hallowed aisles' of the LBS? Try staying open a little later and accomodate the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-05, 11:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 533
Posted By Grendel

Funny you should ask, as I'm sitting here with an...

Funny you should ask, as I'm sitting here with an ice pack on my left knee after finishing the MS ride. This was my third ride, and this is the first time I've had any serious pain as a result. The...
02-21-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 6,738
Posted By Grendel

Here's mine -- I've had it on the desktop since...

Here's mine -- I've had it on the desktop since last hurricane season, so maybe it's time for a change... :) This is a satellite composite of Hurricane Ivan at one of the points where it reached...
02-15-05, 09:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,443
Posted By Grendel

Spring is a suburb of Houston, which last I...

Spring is a suburb of Houston, which last I looked was a pretty good-sized city (4x the population of K.C., BTW). Harris County is home to just under 4 million people and darn near every one of 'em...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-05, 12:37 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,444
Posted By Grendel

Hmmm... not sure. It is after all a charitable...

Hmmm... not sure. It is after all a charitable donation, so in that sense I guess they take whatever you can give. Your bike transport and bus fare and whatever else are covered by your...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-05, 11:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,444
Posted By Grendel

I wouldn't think that's the case -- the cap is a...

I wouldn't think that's the case -- the cap is a new thing for this coming year and is likely a result of the record crowd they had this past year for the 20th anniversary ride. They're not capping...
01-31-05, 10:53 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,443
Posted By Grendel

My Dad's a pretty smart guy, an opinion we both...

My Dad's a pretty smart guy, an opinion we both share ( :) ), and one thing he taught me when I was learning to drive has stuck with me ever since; right-of-way is something you give, not take. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-04, 10:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,100
Posted By Grendel

Not all weight reduction is equal in effect --...

Not all weight reduction is equal in effect -- for example, there's a lot of difference between taking a pound off of the rider and reducing rotating mass by taking a pound off of the wheelset of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-04, 10:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,300
Posted By Grendel

The aerobars should be mounted to the bare part...

The aerobars should be mounted to the bare part of the handlebar and not on top of the tape. If you want to wrap the bars first, just make sure you leave enough bare bar exposed to mount the...
08-02-04, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,210
Posted By Grendel

If you get a fork mount to go inside the car it...

If you get a fork mount to go inside the car it works pretty well. I cut a piece of 1/2" plywood to fit in the back, covered it with carpet and put a fork mount on it to hold the bike. Works great...
Forum: Touring
07-06-04, 05:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,495
Posted By Grendel

They can help on long rides since they give you a...

They can help on long rides since they give you a way to rest your hands and change position on the bike, but you have be able to get comfortable in an 'aero' position for it to do you much good. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-04, 07:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 748
Posted By Grendel

Don't be surprised if the insurance company sends...

Don't be surprised if the insurance company sends you a new helmet and a Nomex firesuit... :D
06-29-04, 08:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,076
Posted By Grendel

I'm planning to use the DupliColor Mirage...

I'm planning to use the DupliColor Mirage (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/mirage.html) stuff on my fixie project, but can't decide yet on the color(s) I want.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-04, 08:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 748
Posted By Grendel

Earlier this year I smacked my noggin on the...

Earlier this year I smacked my noggin on the pavement pretty good and if it weren't for the helmet it would have been bad. As it was, even with the helmet, it took me about 5 or 10 minutes to figure...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-04, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,047
Posted By Grendel

Very sweet!! I love the paint/graphics scheme on...

Very sweet!! I love the paint/graphics scheme on that -- very sharp looking.
06-05-04, 06:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 710
Posted By Grendel

Clif bars?! Yuck... :p I always bring...

Clif bars?! Yuck... :p

I always bring donuts when bribery is in order, and that seems to be pretty well received.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-04, 06:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By Grendel

Allposters.com has a pretty good selection of...

Allposters.com has a pretty good selection of cycling-related posters, but I couldn't find any Cipo posters. When we get to the new house I'm framing and hanging this one I ordered from that site:
05-25-04, 05:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,255
Posted By Grendel

The oil market is not a free market; the price of...

The oil market is not a free market; the price of oil is fixed by a cartel of countries (OPEC) who carefully manage output, and thus manage the price. There's not enough capacity outside of OPEC to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-04, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Grendel

No doubt... MTBs have gears low enough to climb...

No doubt... MTBs have gears low enough to climb trees with. You'd have to be pretty spent not to smoke a MTB on the flats, though... :)
05-24-04, 10:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,683
Posted By Grendel

The Trek 4300 was my 'Welcome back to cycling'...

The Trek 4300 was my 'Welcome back to cycling' bike and has served me very well. Two problems with the '02 model I bought -- the RST CrAPA fork has sloppy bushings which makes the sliders pretty...
05-23-04, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,019
Posted By Grendel

Well, so far it's $0, but of course I've just...

Well, so far it's $0, but of course I've just gotten started. I have a late 70's or early 80's Schwinn LeTour frame & fork (no cost, had it for like 20 years or so) that I'm converting to fixed --...
05-09-04, 10:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 486
Posted By Grendel

I've never heard of a ride that required the...

I've never heard of a ride that required the volunteers to raise the same money individually as the riders. Most rides I've ridden or have been associated with organizing or helping with have...
05-09-04, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By Grendel

Way to gut it out! Those last few miles really...

Way to gut it out! Those last few miles really get you to questioning the wisdom of what you're doing, but somehow you manage to find that last little bit in reserve and tell yourself "I'm gonna...
05-04-04, 06:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,251
Posted By Grendel

I calibrated both of mine (roadie and MTB) by...

I calibrated both of mine (roadie and MTB) by measuring the rollout while on the bike and found that there's about a 2-3% difference from what is given in the wheel sizing charts. Not a big...
04-30-04, 09:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 962
Posted By Grendel

I'm also having problems with 'real life' getting...

I'm also having problems with 'real life' getting in the way of a good ride. We're in the process of selling our house and having a new one built, so there's been a lot to do to fix up the old place...
04-27-04, 10:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By Grendel

I've had this problem with mine as well, and the...

I've had this problem with mine as well, and the hinge design is clearly the problem. Either the pin will work its way out or the springs will break. I had the pin work loose twice; the first time...
04-24-04, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 488
Posted By Grendel

I wouldn't worry about stressing the fork with...

I wouldn't worry about stressing the fork with the roof rack, but pay attention to overhead clearance and don't forget you have a bike up there. :D
04-24-04, 07:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 701
Posted By Grendel

Something like this, I guess? ...

Something like this, I guess?

http://cool.berber.co.il/CoolStuff/New_Stuff/2002/04/08/martinCrash.mpeg

:)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-04, 10:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,659
Posted By Grendel

Sorry for the slightly out-of-context quoting...

Sorry for the slightly out-of-context quoting here, but this is just plain sick -- you rode the park hills on a fixed? :eek:

For those not familiar with "The Park" (actually, Beuschler State...
Forum: Introductions
04-20-04, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 246
Posted By Grendel

Howdy back atcha! I did the MS150 for the second...

Howdy back atcha! I did the MS150 for the second time this year and really enjoyed it -- it was more crowded than I would have liked, but I rode like my arse was lit on fire and got ahead of most of...
04-20-04, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Grendel

I like the little 'whirlwind' move that one guy...

I like the little 'whirlwind' move that one guy does -- totally misses, of course, but still...
04-20-04, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,228
Posted By Grendel

Okay you two, knock it off right now!...

Okay you two, knock it off right now! (http://www.glenvilla.co.uk/jokes/mpg/sorry_fight.mpg)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-04, 09:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,518
Posted By Grendel

Bummer about the wheel, but you oughta smack your...

Bummer about the wheel, but you oughta smack your friend upside the head for not pointing out whatever it was you ran over or into or maintaining a clear line of it since you were drafting right...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-04, 06:25 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,659
Posted By Grendel

I heard about the tacks from other riders is...

I heard about the tacks from other riders is Austin -- I did the park last year, so this year I took the bypass (despite the razzing from a guy in my club :) ) and I guess it's a good thing I did. ...
Forum: BMX
04-04-04, 07:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,050
Posted By Grendel

Your assignment is to go get a dictionary and...

Your assignment is to go get a dictionary and look up two words:


Grammar (note the spelling)
Irony
04-04-04, 07:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,299
Posted By Grendel

Something you're going to have to learn sooner or...

Something you're going to have to learn sooner or later is how to deal with stress without smoking. The end of your finals will not be the end of stress in your life: it will always be something,...
04-04-04, 12:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By Grendel

Thanks; I'm doing much better today. The bike's...

Thanks; I'm doing much better today. The bike's fixed and I have some nice scars to show off at work! :D

The thing that impressed me most about the incident was how quickly it happened. Before...
04-03-04, 09:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By Grendel

Well, I wanted a new helmet anyway...

Ouch. That's the word going through my mind the most tonight. Just.... ouch. I was on nice little ride today through an area I'd been through dozens of times without incident, but this time was a...
03-24-04, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By Grendel

That rocks, I wanna be you.... :D

That rocks, I wanna be you.... :D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-04, 08:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,299
Posted By Grendel

melhiggi, You're going to have to tell us...

melhiggi,

You're going to have to tell us where this rest stop will be, because with all the suggestions you've been getting it's probably going to be the best one on the ride and I don't want to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-04, 11:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 800
Posted By Grendel

$600 is about right for replacement cost for a...

$600 is about right for replacement cost for a Trek 1000. One of the LBS chains here in Houston has it on their website ('04 model) for $520, advertised retail price per Trek's website is $569.99,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-04, 12:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,289
Posted By Grendel

They haven't published the packet pickup schedule...

They haven't published the packet pickup schedule and locations so I don't know for sure if there will be inspection available at the pickup on the Friday before the ride. You can get this done at...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-04, 10:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,289
Posted By Grendel

Oh yeah, I'll be doing it again this year! I'm...

Oh yeah, I'll be doing it again this year! I'm riding with the Energy Cyclers (the FMC, MODEC & Berwanger team) this time around. Are you and your friend going to be flying with your bikes or...
Forum: Introductions
03-16-04, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By Grendel

Hey, another Houston-area rider! Welcome in... ...

Hey, another Houston-area rider! Welcome in... :beer:
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-04, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,289
Posted By Grendel

Anadarko has a large and very well organized team...

Anadarko has a large and very well organized team -- lots of folks from my club (Woodlands Cycling Club) ride with Anadarko and I know you'll enjoy riding with 'em! They've got a very big tent and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-04, 12:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,299
Posted By Grendel

I'll be riding the Houston-Austin MS150 again...

I'll be riding the Houston-Austin MS150 again this year, so I'll be happy to offer rest stop suggestions! :D

I'll skip the obvious suggestions re: food and drinks; that all goes without saying...
03-09-04, 08:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By Grendel

Austin -- That's great news! Do you have a...

Austin --

That's great news! Do you have a link or name/number that we can contact?

Thanks for the info! :beer:
03-09-04, 12:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,337
Posted By Grendel

I thought about the nail fix, but I'm worried...

I thought about the nail fix, but I'm worried that the relatively soft metal most nails are made from would fail over time if used as a hinge pin. It might work okay, depending on how much weight...
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