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Forum: Electric Bikes
07-05-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,438
Posted By DwayneS

Delrin is exotic? :roflmao2: Delrin/Acetal...

Delrin is exotic? :roflmao2:

Delrin/Acetal is commonplace in computer case modding and watercooling. It's not as cheap as acrylic but no more than would be needed for gears, not exotic and very...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-14-10, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,438
Posted By DwayneS

I have but one question: Where can I get one?

I have but one question: Where can I get one?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 766
Posted By DwayneS

It is still a good practice to avoid the extremes...

It is still a good practice to avoid the extremes of cross chaining but as said, modern equipment shouldn't fail.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-16-09, 08:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,517
Posted By DwayneS

The fact they removed the TTT shows that the TDF...

The fact they removed the TTT shows that the TDF is still a real sport unlike nearly every other major sport which focuses entirely on ratings and how many viewers they can snag.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-16-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,727
Posted By DwayneS

I think the TTTs make some of the more...

I think the TTTs make some of the more interesting stages but it's not like I won't watch it or won't like it simply because they took them out. Any way you look at it the TDF is still the cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 830
Posted By DwayneS

If your derailer crapped out and your chain...

If your derailer crapped out and your chain stretched, you probably need a better group. As for gears, they are there for a reason, use them to maintain the pedal cadence YOU do best with (aim for...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 15,390
Posted By DwayneS

I'm pretty sure that you can't get enough on a...

I'm pretty sure that you can't get enough on a blowdart to paralyze a full grown man.

Also, all the media coverage will just give the kids even more pleasure knowing that they got attention. ...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-22-09, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,638
Posted By DwayneS

And that is useful how? I can fit all the...

And that is useful how?

I can fit all the phone numbers and I guess they will just assume I have no known drug allergies and I can put my blood type.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,364
Posted By DwayneS

Here are some bib shorts for $36 with a chamois...

Here are some bib shorts for $36 with a chamois (http://www.amazon.com/Zipp-Speed-Weaponry-Cycling-Short/dp/B002BAIWMU/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1248143266&sr=1-29). I do not know how...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-20-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,354
Posted By DwayneS

You should just replace it if it is three years...

You should just replace it if it is three years old and has broke. It that part broke it means the reast might not be holding up too well either. Unless it is a $100+ aero helmet, just get a new...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-20-09, 08:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,638
Posted By DwayneS

What info to put on Road ID?

I plan on getting a Road ID (either wrist or ankle) and I can't decide what to put on it. My name is definitely going on line one (John K. Doe) followed by my city, state and coutry (Richmond, VA...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-09, 07:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,364
Posted By DwayneS

Many diseases that could be transmitted through...

Many diseases that could be transmitted through such forms of clothing will not be killed using simple chemical sterilization techniques. This is why the only approved ways to sterilize surgical...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-09, 05:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,237
Posted By DwayneS

BTW, the facepalm is for the overreaction more...

BTW, the facepalm is for the overreaction more than laws that again, will not be enforced as they cannot be proved. Speed Limits can be enforced easily with RADAR and LIDAR but how will they know if...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-15-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,237
Posted By DwayneS

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/8227/facepalm2k...

http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/8227/facepalm2kx3.jpg
Forum: Framebuilders
07-15-09, 04:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 26,475
Posted By DwayneS

That is a very bad idea. How is the seatpost's...

That is a very bad idea. How is the seatpost's strength not important? This may work on 80's bike boom bikes that basically had galvanized pipe for seatubes, but anything modern (even if it looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 01:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,960
Posted By DwayneS

I must admit, the Bontrager SSR wheels on my Trek...

I must admit, the Bontrager SSR wheels on my Trek 2.1 are crap, but they are still true and stiff. I would do almost anything for a set of their Race XXX Lite wheels or for that matter, any high end...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-13-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 5,284
Posted By DwayneS

On a very slight downhill, I've pedaled up to ~36...

On a very slight downhill, I've pedaled up to ~36

On a steady downhill - ~40

On a steep and short, straight downhill - 48 for a few seconds, but well over 45 for a good part of the downhill.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,888
Posted By DwayneS

I disagree. I live in a rural area and my father...

I disagree. I live in a rural area and my father has been driving over 3 mountains to work, over an hour of drive time, that's two time a day. He has to leave around 3:30 to 4:00 AM depending on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-09-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 98,055
Posted By DwayneS

How about propane power? It is very clean and...

How about propane power? It is very clean and moderately quiet and methane or hydrogen is also a more eco friendly alternative.

Extremly small and light engines made for ultra-light aircraft...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-09-09, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,837
Posted By DwayneS

Bamboo is the least of your concerns. You need...

Bamboo is the least of your concerns. You need the carbon fiber and the proper skill to use it and all the machines to make the rest of the frame. I'd imagine this took a ton of work.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-09-09, 03:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,133
Posted By DwayneS

Don't worry about carbon. Just check it for...

Don't worry about carbon. Just check it for stress cracks and do the "tap test" and if all is well, carry on.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,623
Posted By DwayneS

Just go with Campy Super-Record or their Chorus...

Just go with Campy Super-Record or their Chorus and 2010 Athena groups also provide 11-speeds at an affordable price. Or you can always go with the Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 (paddle shifters are...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 11:37 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,903
Posted By DwayneS

The better majority of the links claiming other...

The better majority of the links claiming other bikes have problems are valid, yes, but those people also said they got speedy replacements (one got a free upgrade) and they were hassle free. BD is...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 43,917
Posted By DwayneS

Okay, as a serious answer: No tire if...

Okay, as a serious answer:

No tire if properly seated on the rim should "blow out" as long as it is a respectable tire. If you want the best cornering and grip go for a race tire like Michelin...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 8,903
Posted By DwayneS

The first link is simply someone asking about the...

The first link is simply someone asking about the warranty before buying, the second link is someone that damaged a CF frame on accident, not in normal use, the third one is actually a thread from...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-09, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 831
Posted By DwayneS

This sounds like this shouldn't be in ROAD...

This sounds like this shouldn't be in ROAD cycling. But it fits in with all the other pointless threads here so...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 06:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,234
Posted By DwayneS

That bottle cage is made by Bell. Which is still...

That bottle cage is made by Bell. Which is still a good brand but the Bell stuff at Wal-Mart....
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-06-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,582
Posted By DwayneS

Q: Where is Didi this year? A: Painting...

Q: Where is Didi this year?

A: Painting triforks high in the mountain passes and sleeping under the devil bridges.

Really, anyone know what stage he may pop up in?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,408
Posted By DwayneS

It is a dirty joke. Really, just rinse them the...

It is a dirty joke. Really, just rinse them the best you can and anti-microbial shorts certainly wouldn't hurt. Always wash them well when the opportunity arises and I think 3 pairs would be even...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,234
Posted By DwayneS

62 on a tandem? Sounds fun...

62 on a tandem? Sounds fun...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 862
Posted By DwayneS

http://pictures.pichaus.com/1d562ae942ac7ab919a4f8...

http://pictures.pichaus.com/1d562ae942ac7ab919a4f85ec85f0de80aa5a37b?AWSAccessKeyId=0K4RZZKHSB5N2XYJWF02&Expires=1246740000&Signature=%2BYAW15%2B1HR6XRs%2F6HiUWjM7eXis%3D
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,555
Posted By DwayneS

The best bike I have ever ridden? My Trek 2.1. ...

The best bike I have ever ridden? My Trek 2.1.

My dream bike? A Project One Madone 6.9 with a Campy Super Record Group.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 518
Posted By DwayneS

I have the '09 model of the same bike (though I'm...

I have the '09 model of the same bike (though I'm looking into getting a Chorus 11s group for it) and it came with prestreched JagWire cables. Overall a nice bike but I had to adjust my high limit...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,960
Posted By DwayneS

What's wrong with Bontrager? Their high end...

What's wrong with Bontrager? Their high end stuff is pretty damn nice. If it's good enough for any pro it is plenty good enough for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 09:38 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,633
Posted By DwayneS

Because it forms a Faraday cage and unless your...

Because it forms a Faraday cage and unless your car catches on fire you're pretty **** safe in it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 09:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 912
Posted By DwayneS

A carbon fork helps a lot and carbon seatpost and...

A carbon fork helps a lot and carbon seatpost and seatstays also help a ton. I get almost no road buzz even on the crappy roads I ride on in the middle of nowhere. I'm sure a full carbon bike would...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 6,994
Posted By DwayneS

There is also the Klick, which in the US military...

There is also the Klick, which in the US military is a kilometer.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 09:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 492
Posted By DwayneS

Trek, Cannondale, and several others all make WSD...

Trek, Cannondale, and several others all make WSD or Women's Specific Design.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 912
Posted By DwayneS

I got my Trek 2.1 for $1100 and it's one of the...

I got my Trek 2.1 for $1100 and it's one of the best aluminum frames out there but it's components are slightly inferior to the CAAD9. It's a trade off, frame or components, I chose frame over...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,983
Posted By DwayneS

If I understand he wants to avoid all that weight...

If I understand he wants to avoid all that weight that that setup brings. My suggestion would be to try to tough it out and make do with some liners or thicker tires and just fix the flat when...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 587
Posted By DwayneS

I think it's a bit pointless. A car's headlights...

I think it's a bit pointless. A car's headlights will make that little green light practically invisible. And I'd rather have a plain red strobe/always on light on my seatpost than that little...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,849
Posted By DwayneS

I got the 2.1 a couple of weeks ago and love it. ...

I got the 2.1 a couple of weeks ago and love it. It's 105 derailer helps a lot and it shifts very crisply and never hesitates, even up a hill. As for the wheels, they're standard. They'll hold...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-24-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,445
Posted By DwayneS

Another thing will be the effect of any pain...

Another thing will be the effect of any pain killers you might be taking for a few days.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,888
Posted By DwayneS

That's pretty communistic if you ask me. People...

That's pretty communistic if you ask me. People need freedom, and having a GPS and remote shutdown in every car would be ridiculous. And you use life suspension like it's nothing. If I'm driving...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
06-24-09, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,986
Posted By DwayneS

If you learn to glance over your shoulder without...

If you learn to glance over your shoulder without swerving and use your hearing more. A mirror is good for commuting but I'd say it ruins aerodynamics. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,983
Posted By DwayneS

Zipp's just look out of place on many bikes. ...

Zipp's just look out of place on many bikes. Especially with the decals removed. That's just my two cents worth though. Then again pretty much any aero wheel looks a bit funny but at the same time...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-09, 11:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,983
Posted By DwayneS

Bontrager Aeoulus or Race XXX Lite (better for...

Bontrager Aeoulus or Race XXX Lite (better for general riding and climbing and longer races with hills).

Aeoulus 6.5 Clincher (http://bontrager.com/model/06321)
Race XXX Lite Clincher...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 08:37 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,587,057
Posted By DwayneS

I have a Trek 2.1 but can't find a nice clean...

I have a Trek 2.1 but can't find a nice clean place in my home to take a picture but here's one that'll do only my bike has 2 bontrager bottle cages (black with tiny white lettering, very...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-09, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 616
Posted By DwayneS

It works just fine. The shifter is indexed to...

It works just fine. The shifter is indexed to move the derailer along the 9-speed cassette. The 10 speed derailer could move further but is limited by the 9-speed shifters. It actually shifts very...
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