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Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-18-07, 11:08 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,657
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Here's a small shot digging deep in the duffle...

Here's a small shot digging deep in the duffle bag of pain! From willoughby cross my heart and hope to die B race.61114
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-14-07, 09:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 445
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

:beer:Hi Crossthreaded! Well, since you...

:beer:Hi Crossthreaded!
Well, since you asked... the conditions were perfect for epic cx; rain, freezing rain, mud, freezing mud, and some slick hardpacked snow, which was apparently packed down by...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-07-07, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 387
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Cool! Thanks, guys!! 4130

Cool! Thanks, guys!!
4130
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-06-07, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I am def. planning on racing at the farm Sunday!...

I am def. planning on racing at the farm Sunday! See you good people there! Woo hoo!
4130 out.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-04-07, 11:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Man, I wish I could've been there, but my...

Man, I wish I could've been there, but my beautiful wife and I spent the day together, and that was probably the right thing for me to do. She konws how much I love cross, so the sacrifice was duly...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-29-07, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Welcome Milice.Heck, with all you C guys, I'm...

Welcome Milice.Heck, with all you C guys, I'm entertaining the idea of dropping back in with you guys, but I'm more worried about getting caught (again) by somebody who started a minute behind...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-28-07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Sorry, it's gonna be a first for me too! Guess...

Sorry, it's gonna be a first for me too! Guess that's part of the fun.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-27-07, 10:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Mmmmmud! I can almost taste it now! Hope I see ya...

Mmmmmud! I can almost taste it now! Hope I see ya there, guys!:D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-26-07, 08:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Apparently no, I was unaware Sugino made an...

Apparently no, I was unaware Sugino made an external BB! Have a great time with the build.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-24-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Congrats, Crossthreaded! Good job in difficult...

Congrats, Crossthreaded! Good job in difficult conditions... another friend of mine called me this PM and also referred to the icing of the drivetrain, only had lowest 2 or 3 gears, no front...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-24-07, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 672
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

The only Tiagra compact crankset I know of is...

The only Tiagra compact crankset I know of is Hollowtech II, and needs the dedicated external BB cups. The Sugino bb won't work, unless I misunderstood something... I have a n 08 Conquest Pro and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-24-07, 07:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Drumbum, Sorry to hear that. I have to work on...

Drumbum, Sorry to hear that. I have to work on Saturdays, was very lucky to get off for the Willoughby race. Guess it's up to you Crossthreaded! Best of luck, have fun! 4130.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-20-07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Not at all. See the bottom of the page at Lake...

Not at all. See the bottom of the page at Lake Effect Racing. But next season you prolly should for sure! I moved up due to peer pressure from my friends, who race B, [and punished me all year on...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-20-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Yeah the off camber down hill was awesome! the...

Yeah the off camber down hill was awesome! the Willoughby hill was longer, but the descent was easy; just stay off the brakes and fly straight down... this was a better test, as I saw many A and B...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-20-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 426
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Congrats, Vaughn on a great win! the mud on the...

Congrats, Vaughn on a great win! the mud on the course was incredible... my race can be summed up in the post "another ettiquitte post"... Still a little sore today, mentally and physically.... I see...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-18-07, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,028
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Another ettiquet post.

I was taken out by a hotshot on the first lap today... maybe he didn't pre-ride the course [?], but this genius hurries up to pass me on a short straight with a really slick left turn at the end....
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-12-07, 07:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Yeah, I was a little surprised at how few riders...

Yeah, I was a little surprised at how few riders were there... I left just after the expert field started, I had to get to work... but there was about 25 or so starters. Intermediate masters ran 14,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-04-07, 09:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I'll be there for sure, as it's only 10 miles...

I'll be there for sure, as it's only 10 miles from my home. Planning to ride there, unless conditions really suck... Hope the usual suspects show up, I might just upgrade to expert and ride for...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-02-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 585
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Talking Anyone going to Willoughby OH, cx on 11/10?

The "Cross my Heart and Hope To Die Willoughby Cyclocross Spectacular" is on Sat. Nov.10th. Eastern suburb of Cleveland... Should be a hoot, and there is $1000. purse for the expert class, according...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-02-07, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,967
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I have a Redline Conquest and a Conquest Pro,...

I have a Redline Conquest and a Conquest Pro, both running mini-v's, Tektro's on the Conquest, then about a month later I sold my road bike frameset and got the Con. Pro, which I built up with...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-01-07, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Until you actually do it. Then all the rest just...

Until you actually do it. Then all the rest just kinda pales in comparison to cross.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-21-07, 11:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,837
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Left foot failed to disengage;

May I suggest new cleats? For SPD style cleats it is a sure sign of wear when it becomes difficult to clip in or out, so invest in a new set of cleats, it's cheaper than having your spoke replaced/...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-14-07, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,837
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Thanks, Drumbum... Just saw the results on Lake...

Thanks, Drumbum... Just saw the results on Lake Effect's site...only 4 laps!!! Yep, definite brain fade going on.... See you at the next one, eh?:D
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-14-07, 06:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,837
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I also raced in my 1st cx today! What a great...

I also raced in my 1st cx today! What a great time! Rode in the C class 30 min., grassy, dry course along the beach, so also had 2 sections of DEEP sand about 75-100 meters each. Gnarly off camber...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,792
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Well, the carbon seatstays are intended to absorb...

Well, the carbon seatstays are intended to absorb shock and give a more forgiving ride on bumps. Wishbone shaped seatstays do the same thing to a lesser extent, imo.
Another plus to a cx frame is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-23-07, 01:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,792
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

+1 on Tektro mini-V's; they work great with STI...

+1 on Tektro mini-V's; they work great with STI levers, no tavel agent needed, cost less than $20/pr retail.
The comments about braking in crits is a little over the top, agreed the 5 races are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-14-07, 10:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Ordered a new 08 Conquest Frameset

I finally got a little $$ hoarded after an entire season of near misses, and called Seattle Bike Supply on Weds., my frameset is on the way! This will be my first real cross rig, although I built a...
Forum: Introductions
02-26-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Yes, we have one, but my wife only rides 5 or 6...

Yes, we have one, but my wife only rides 5 or 6 times a season... usually10-15 mi. she much prefers walking. We have a 2 yr.old Trek T-900, it's a porker, but was cheap with employee discount, and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,807
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I just installed a new R-700 compact and it...

I just installed a new R-700 compact and it climbs BETTER than my 105 triple! the outboard bearings and half pound weight savings more than compensates for the loss of basically one gear ratio. I run...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-24-07, 06:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

One other thing; check tire pressure frequently...

One other thing; check tire pressure frequently to avoid snakebite... Kevlar tires plus Mr. Tuffys/etc. should do the trick!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-07, 06:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 882
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I'm a bike mechanic, 6 years as a profession, 25...

I'm a bike mechanic, 6 years as a profession, 25 years as a racer/enthusiast I've been seeing this problem a lot with 10 sp. drivetrains and non-shimano cranks... front derailleur position is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-22-07, 05:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,770
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Hey, guys. I'm looking too, and stumbled across...

Hey, guys. I'm looking too, and stumbled across the Redline Sport, looks like a decent frame w/ Sora and entry level parts retails for $600... wonder if anybody can provide some feedback? My take is...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
02-19-07, 10:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,946
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I'm doing the exact opposite; I have a Bontrager...

I'm doing the exact opposite; I have a Bontrager Racelite HCM fork on my Soma Smoothie [roadie] and am having a cromoly fork brazed to replace it. I've seen a few broken carbon forks and frames at...
Forum: Framebuilders
02-19-07, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Check out Bringhelli frames, Cleveland, OH......

Check out Bringhelli frames, Cleveland, OH... Joe's been building frames for 25 years, uses dedaccia tubing, steel frames are lugged and ONLY $500. !!!
I ordered a fork for my Soma, and Joe...
Forum: Great Lakes
02-19-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 132,492
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

I live in Euclid, Oh, an eastern suburb of...

I live in Euclid, Oh, an eastern suburb of Cleveland. Commute to work when above freezing about 8.5 mi. each way. I like to ride the hills south and east of town, also the wine country about 1 hr....
Forum: Introductions
02-19-07, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 290
Posted By 4130gibson@sbcg

Hi, folks!

I'm a bike tech/service manager in Cleveland ,OH. A former Cat. 3, and Mtn. bike racer, now just a half-fast recreational type. I'm 50 years young, ride a Soma Smoothie named Eyre. Usually ride about...
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