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Forum: Framebuilders
12-05-17, 10:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,335
Posted By cardstock

you also seem to be too lazy to read anything...

you also seem to be too lazy to read anything posted in the thread or the title of it.
Forum: Framebuilders
12-05-17, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,335
Posted By cardstock

I understand, but as indicated from the post...

I understand, but as indicated from the post title I specifically want the Tange Prestige Ultimate Ultrastrong Tubes, and as indicated above, I don't really care what diameter they are as long as one...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-04-17, 09:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,335
Posted By cardstock

Yeah, it isn't so much specifics of ride quality,...

Yeah, it isn't so much specifics of ride quality, I am sure there are stronger, lighter, more awesomer tubes out there, I'd just like a pair of these. Figured asking was worth a shot.



I don't...
Forum: Framebuilders
11-30-17, 11:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,335
Posted By cardstock

I enjoy the ride of my current frame, weight...

I enjoy the ride of my current frame, weight isn't a huge factor and it is almost purely for aesthetics
Forum: Framebuilders
11-29-17, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,335
Posted By cardstock

Tange Prestige Ultimate Ultrastrong Tubes

Hey all,
Paul at Rock Lobster built me a frame with one of the two tubesets he had in his shop years ago and has since used his remaining pair of tubes. Does anyone have an uncut top and down tube...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-14-09, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,807
Posted By cardstock

so all of these opinions really depend on what...

so all of these opinions really depend on what race you are in and what your goals are. Realistically, some of the people I see having the most fun racing cross are folks on sh!$boxes of bikes that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-08, 09:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By cardstock

I understand, but what i am saying is what is the...

I understand, but what i am saying is what is the difference with what wheel you train on if you have race specific tubular wheels. Ride what ever happens to have cx tires on them at a pressure that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-22-08, 07:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By cardstock

honestly, if you have a pair of nice tubular...

honestly, if you have a pair of nice tubular wheels to race on, keep the training clinchers pumped up a little harder to practice on and prevent the pinch flats. In the end, practicing on a more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-17-08, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,480
Posted By cardstock

In terms of small builders, Paul at Rock Lobster,...

In terms of small builders, Paul at Rock Lobster, his frames are completely custom and cost about $1300. It is hard to know what your price point on a frame is when you throw out Van Dessel ($1000)...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-03-08, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By cardstock

I have been using Vitoria Mastik glue with the...

I have been using Vitoria Mastik glue with the tape cyclocross world sells and have had no problems with my tires staying glued at all, in any condition. The steps I take, and have found it is a...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-26-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 607
Views: 172,808
Posted By cardstock

ryan, stop being a sissy and pound a can of high...

ryan, stop being a sissy and pound a can of high life already
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-26-08, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 498
Posted By cardstock

he did get special treatment though. Order of...

he did get special treatment though. Order of registration line up after points and he wasn't registered until....when he showed up (and it was 4th row, not 5th). Unless the promoter had something...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-19-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By cardstock

it is as competitive as a B race gets (one of the...

it is as competitive as a B race gets (one of the few races that weekend that does NOT have a national title though), you can't take home the stars and stripes from the B races..., the masters fields...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-21-08, 07:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By cardstock

If you keep the cables properly lubed and...

If you keep the cables properly lubed and maintained, you will not experience any more problems with full housing than you would experience during the race when they get full of muck. This is even...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-12-08, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 815
Posted By cardstock

Adore, I love my Pauls'. Infinity adjustable,...

Adore, I love my Pauls'. Infinity adjustable, great design, super powerful. Kind of expensive. I have heard that people really like the newish Tektro CR 720. You can get them at cyclocross world....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-31-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,077
Posted By cardstock

are you adjusting the toe in of the pads? i.e....

are you adjusting the toe in of the pads? i.e. put a dime on the rim near the rear of the pad and tighten the pad. This makes it so the front of the pad hits the rim first. Also, make sure the...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
07-30-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,963
Posted By cardstock

no body is going to like this, but for a 35...

no body is going to like this, but for a 35 minute race, I was eating 3 of those clif bloks, a gel and drinking 1/2 a monster energy drink 10-15 minutes before the start.

Let us note that this was...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-14-08, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 870
Posted By cardstock

Hey, This all is really confusing the first...

Hey,
This all is really confusing the first time you go about trying to figure stuff out, because even in the rules there really isnt anywhere stuff is written down.

C1 and C2 events are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-26-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,627
Posted By cardstock

god says disc brakes are evil

god says disc brakes are evil
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-24-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,064
Posted By cardstock

When I was building my bike up last summer I was...

When I was building my bike up last summer I was debating changing bars and getting carbon ones. After looking into it a little deeper, I found I was going to pay 3 or 4 times more for a carbon bar...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,684
Posted By cardstock

I am not saying you should back down from what...

I am not saying you should back down from what you believe in. We all have the ability to make our own decisions. It is just that the argument always centers around the price of their products. I...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-12-08, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,684
Posted By cardstock

This is all on the assumption we are talking...

This is all on the assumption we are talking about headsets which have direct contact with the headtube, if not I retract the whole post, except for the king stuff.
idig-you keep mentioning the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-08, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By cardstock

getting chit in your mouth is an integral part of...

getting chit in your mouth is an integral part of cyclocross. I suggest riding only on the road if this is a problem, but now that the summer is upon us, the risk of getting small bugs in your mouth...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 735
Posted By cardstock

aw shucks, thanks!

aw shucks, thanks!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-08, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By cardstock

that is for sure, you will have a good time...

that is for sure, you will have a good time pretty much reguardless
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-06-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 613
Posted By cardstock

you will be fine with disc brakes ...

you will be fine with disc brakes

distance...in my one hour races we typically go about 16 miles, generally in the 7, 8, or 9 lap range.
A cat four race will probably be about 4 or 5 laps, but it...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
02-01-08, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By cardstock

there seem to be discussions developing here...

there seem to be discussions developing here (http://www.chicagobikeracing.com/) and here (http://www.benlikesbikes.com)
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-30-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By cardstock

that is what i thought the best solution would...

that is what i thought the best solution would have been.

Now there are going to be 2 giant classes cat4s and cat3s....the point system is strange to me as well, oh well, it doesn't really effect...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By cardstock

it sucks because it is messy and not so great for...

it sucks because it is messy and not so great for the bike, but practice is really key. Don't be intimidated, hit it fast, weight back, head up and go...the best thing is, once you get the hang of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-29-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,718
Posted By cardstock

also, don"t look down, keep your head up looking...

also, don"t look down, keep your head up looking straight through to the end.....
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-26-07, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 714
Posted By cardstock

or you can learn how to do it without needing a...

or you can learn how to do it without needing a bashguard and without using the teeth of your chainring (makes me shiver just thinking about it) to move yourself over it, but this generally is just a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-21-07, 12:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,578
Posted By cardstock

personally, i would stay away from brakes that...

personally, i would stay away from brakes that style and get something that has some adjustability....but that is just my opinion.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-18-07, 08:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,408
Posted By cardstock

so just my 2 cents at seasons end.... I have...

so just my 2 cents at seasons end....

I have a race specific bike. Only one, so without a pit bike. I raced 17 times this season. I need to replace these things for next season. Tires, Bar...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-18-07, 08:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 836
Posted By cardstock

nevermind, the weather this weekend was not...

nevermind, the weather this weekend was not pleasant, but remember, this is the middle of december. Cross is supposed to be difficult and on a course that is not exactly in prime riding condition. ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-12-07, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,547
Posted By cardstock

as a pure racing bike, skip the red and get...

as a pure racing bike, skip the red and get force, with the extra $ get some deep carbon tubular wheels and good tires. For all the times I rode through deep sand, mud and snow this year, i am very...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-12-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 868
Posted By cardstock

not to pull my own horn, but the list I have here...

not to pull my own horn, but the list I have here is what I check each day....links (http://www.benlikesbikes.com/run-away/)
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-04-07, 08:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,733
Posted By cardstock

no, Killjoy (http://killjoy.squarespace.com/) out...

no, Killjoy (http://killjoy.squarespace.com/) out of Chicago
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-03-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 955
Posted By cardstock

i feel like I need to permanently save this in my...

i feel like I need to permanently save this in my clipboard.

UCI rules only apply to the Mens and Womens Elite races at the specific UCI races and events. If you are not racing in either of those...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-03-07, 08:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,733
Posted By cardstock

Nice, I would also like to express my deep...

Nice, I would also like to express my deep thankfullness for the shower area after the race. An hour of racing in that slop = no feeling in my feet. Marko, Kyle and I were all standing under the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-03-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,238
Posted By cardstock

You know, when you pay such a high dollar for a...

You know, when you pay such a high dollar for a compontent i really feel that they should work without having to bend chit. Not to mention having to file out pieces so that the brake shoe posts...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-03-07, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,733
Posted By cardstock

that was by far the best race conditions we have...

that was by far the best race conditions we have had all year in the area....julie had pictures here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/chimblysweep/sets/72157603362317319/)
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-29-07, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 602
Posted By cardstock

yeah, the 1/2 race will be fun on the 9th. I can...

yeah, the 1/2 race will be fun on the 9th. I can NOT wait to race in Wisconsin this Sunday, with all the rain/snow/mud/wind/cold/awesomeness forecasted. Finally some real cross racing around these...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-26-07, 08:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By cardstock

the run-up to ride up yesterday was so...

the run-up to ride up yesterday was so brutal...Todd Wells high-fived me on the start line, the start to those elite UCI races is insane, I had an amazing time, cheering for people in the sand pit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-08-07, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By cardstock

the WCA...

the WCA (http://www.wicycling.org/CycloCross/crossSchedule.htm).....madcross dot org (http://www.madcross.org/). go and race with the 4's. there are two unofficial races this weekend....one...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-07-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 932
Posted By cardstock

I am riding Cane Creek Aros 58s. I have found...

I am riding Cane Creek Aros 58s. I have found that they perform at a higher level than my old wheels and to me have been worth the added cost. For instance, this weekend, in Mass they were able to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-07, 09:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,478
Posted By cardstock

I know you already have the bars, but what I...

I know you already have the bars, but what I found when building my bike was Salsa Bell Lap bars are just as light as most carbon bars and are way way less expensive....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-05-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,863
Posted By cardstock

cant seem to get any of the buttons to link to...

cant seem to get any of the buttons to link to anything.....maybe the site just isn't finished?
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-03-07, 08:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,643
Posted By cardstock

Congrats! 3 races in an I am getting my...

Congrats!

3 races in an I am getting my upgrade to Cat2!
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-27-07, 11:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,838
Posted By cardstock

1-8 describe cross perfectly except there is no...

1-8 describe cross perfectly except there is no mud or sand.....just wait!
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-07, 01:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By cardstock

try to take everything with a larger grain of...

try to take everything with a larger grain of salt. Go out, race and have fun while trying not to expect the world from your legs. With practice you will get better, you will start making more...
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