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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-05-07, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,197
Posted By yairi

Vittoria Cross XN Pro have been working well for...

Vittoria Cross XN Pro have been working well for me in this application. They're not quite as fast as the fastest road tires, but they're sure not far off either. They're a file tread, made for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-15-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,194
Posted By yairi

Hey I have the same sort of setup on mine...

Hey

I have the same sort of setup on mine (http://velospace.org/node/2046).

The fork is an Airborne Aileron, which is also available under the Flyte brand although I don't know the model. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-07, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By yairi

110psi is working well for me with Clement...

110psi is working well for me with Clement Criteriums.
Forum: Triathlon
06-08-07, 12:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,699
Posted By yairi

Another option would be to do without the gears...

Another option would be to do without the gears and get yourself one of these (http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/messenger.htm). Pretty nice bikes by most accounts.
Forum: Triathlon
06-08-07, 12:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,699
Posted By yairi

If you're just going to have one bike, do not get...

If you're just going to have one bike, do not get a tri bike. They're not especially comfortable for the most part, providing you have them set up for the most aero position (and why else would you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-07, 08:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By yairi

I have one RHD car and one LHD car, and I would...

I have one RHD car and one LHD car, and I would agree with you. Shifting does not need as much precision of motion as steering.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,660
Posted By yairi

cuteness?

cuteness?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By yairi

excellent vid, really ought to flash "time bonus"...

excellent vid, really ought to flash "time bonus" after the checkpoint :D
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-07, 10:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,660
Posted By yairi

That makes sense, he probably brought it over...

That makes sense, he probably brought it over with him.

Search google for minivelo. Heaps of results ... almost all Japanese. And Korean. They love them over there.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,374
Posted By yairi

I tend to get this starry-eyed vision of exactly...

I tend to get this starry-eyed vision of exactly what I want, then go out and buy it, piece by piece if necessary, often paying over the odds in order to have the exact part; then, get it all...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 09:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,651
Posted By yairi

haha win

haha win
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,403
Posted By yairi

http://s182874693.onlinehome.us/SW20/jpegs/album/m...

http://s182874693.onlinehome.us/SW20/jpegs/album/medium/0001.jpg

http://s182874693.onlinehome.us/SW20/jpegs/album/medium/0004.jpg

http://s182874693.onlinehome.us/SW20/jpegs/album/medium/0019.jpg
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-06-07, 11:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,106
Posted By yairi

www.icyclesusa.com has very good prices on...

www.icyclesusa.com has very good prices on spokes, that should help some.
Forum: Triathlon
06-04-07, 07:44 PM
Replies: 780
Views: 429,301
Posted By yairi

http://eternityfuture.net/__oneclick_uploads/2007/...

http://eternityfuture.net/__oneclick_uploads/2007/06/pict6195-01.jpg

details (http://eternityfuture.net/?p=61)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-07, 09:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,195
Posted By yairi

They were popular, five years ago or so. Now...

They were popular, five years ago or so. Now everything is 700C. My tri bike is 650C; it's a '98 model. 56cm. Now that company only makes 650C bikes in the smallest sizes. A large part of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-07, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 881
Posted By yairi

Vetta RT277

Vetta RT277
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-07, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,392
Posted By yairi

I drilled a couple holes in my vice and stuck the...

I drilled a couple holes in my vice and stuck the hub in there with nails through the spoke holes. Worked a treat. I found with mine (and this is the only one I've done so far) that the main...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-07, 09:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 469
Posted By yairi

three-speed hub perhaps easier?

three-speed hub perhaps easier?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-07, 02:03 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,869
Posted By yairi

Those were all plain.

Those were all plain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-30-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 8,738
Posted By yairi

I wonder if a group buy proposal would give them...

I wonder if a group buy proposal would give them some incentive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-07, 08:11 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 4,869
Posted By yairi

I was in on the group buy at the FGG. The...

I was in on the group buy at the FGG. The jerseys are very nice. But they took ages and ages to arrive. The order was placed late January and I got my jerseys about two weeks ago.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-28-07, 07:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 799
Posted By yairi

^ yes, it can hurt your power at first.

^ yes, it can hurt your power at first.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,088
Posted By yairi

on cold days I wear a wool cap from Walz

on cold days I wear a wool cap from Walz
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-25-07, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 690
Posted By yairi

welcome :)

welcome :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-07, 08:03 AM
Replies: 1,664
Views: 124,712
Posted By yairi

Need bottom bracket spindle or complete BB, 115.5...

Need bottom bracket spindle or complete BB, 115.5 Nuovo Record or Ofmega, for Italian BB.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-07, 03:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,733
Posted By yairi

gios blue

gios blue
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-24-07, 12:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,128
Posted By yairi

http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/

http://www.fibre-lyte.co.uk/
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 09:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 681
Posted By yairi

http://velospace.org/node/2046

http://velospace.org/node/2046
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,544
Posted By yairi

Dunno about the bottom bracket height, although...

Dunno about the bottom bracket height, although I've never had a pedal strike with my Jamie Roy (165 cranks), but the Jamie Roy will most certainly be stiff enough.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 09:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,392
Posted By yairi

Anyone try the Kucharik bibs?

Anyone try the Kucharik bibs?
Forum: Folding Bikes
05-20-07, 11:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,035
Posted By yairi

How did you find the ride quality? Was the...

How did you find the ride quality? Was the suspension effective?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,280
Posted By yairi

^ concur

^ concur
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 413
Posted By yairi

Nicely done!

Nicely done!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-07, 01:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,574
Posted By yairi

pick one that fits well, they all look about...

pick one that fits well, they all look about equally dumb.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-07, 09:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By yairi

OK thanks. Looking at the older Fuji sites, it...

OK thanks. Looking at the older Fuji sites, it seems the Aloha was 650c up to 2003. Seat tube angle of 78 degrees, but a setback seatpost could sort that out. Head tube is 73.5. Could work.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-07, 02:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 993
Posted By yairi

Removing those extra levers is a trivial matter,...

Removing those extra levers is a trivial matter, don't let that influence your decision. Ride both and see which fits best.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-07, 10:06 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,042
Posted By yairi

Happened to me a couple times. It's worse in wet...

Happened to me a couple times. It's worse in wet years when aerial spraying is more frequently used. Cropduster pilots are about the most inconsiderate group of people around I think.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-07, 07:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By yairi

bump for the morning crew

bump for the morning crew
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-07, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 569
Posted By yairi

What frame in 56 or 57cm, with 650c?

OK so I have a TT bike that is 650c wheeled and no intentions of changing it for something else. Now I am thinking, I should really train with power as the word on the street is that you absolutely...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-07, 11:38 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,936
Posted By yairi

OK, see what happens when I trust my memory :)

OK, see what happens when I trust my memory :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-15-07, 08:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,936
Posted By yairi

My understanding was that he experimented with...

My understanding was that he experimented with the heavy wheel but didn't actually use it for his (very serious) record ride.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-11-07, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,061
Posted By yairi

Yes, I'm using a regular width road rim. No...

Yes, I'm using a regular width road rim. No problem. I think it would be safe to say that any CX tire would work on road rims.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-07, 08:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By yairi

OK that Paramount is getting me all hot and...

OK that Paramount is getting me all hot and bothered.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-10-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,218
Posted By yairi

Nicely done, turned out well. I've been planning...

Nicely done, turned out well. I've been planning to blue my next project as well and this is encouraging :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-07, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,014
Posted By yairi

I think what you might prefer is something like...

I think what you might prefer is something like visitordesign's setup: click (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=3669669&highlight=visitordesign#post3669669)

The way you're thinking of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 651
Posted By yairi

Half an hour can do you a lot of good. Don't...

Half an hour can do you a lot of good. Don't dawdle.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-07, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,925
Posted By yairi

Chaps (http://www.thechap.net/)

Chaps (http://www.thechap.net/)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 747
Posted By yairi

I was thinking that because it should give you...

I was thinking that because it should give you more of your favourite gears without having to shift to the big ring. With a 12-21 and your 52-42-30 chainrings (that is what they are, yes?):

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-07, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,325
Posted By yairi

Soft lenses here, I find my eyes actually tend to...

Soft lenses here, I find my eyes actually tend to water with wind in them, so no, no dryness. You might be the same? Sometimes I don't even wear sunglasses. (quite often actually.)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-08-07, 03:24 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,624
Posted By yairi

One hears this so often, but it's a complete red...

One hears this so often, but it's a complete red herring. Sorry to pick on you here Charles but while your statement that aluminum has no fatigue limit whereas steel does is true, it does not apply...
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