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Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-15, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Chipracer

Thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll give it a...

Thanks for the suggestions guys! I'll give it a try!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-15, 08:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Chipracer

Brake pad question

Hey Everyone, need help with something. Did a search, but couldn't find anything.

I've been having a lot of trouble with my Shimano BR-RS785 brakes on my GT Grade 105 Carbon. They are fine at...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-14-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,771
Posted By Chipracer

Thanks guys, you rock

Thanks guys, you rock
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-13-09, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,771
Posted By Chipracer

Avenir website

I'm trying to do some company research,
can anyone tell me about Avenir? Who owns them, where are they from?

I can't seem to find a website for them.

Thanks, any info is appreciated!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,691
Posted By Chipracer

Check with team discounts, I rode in college and...

Check with team discounts, I rode in college and got a Bianchi T-cube Chorus for 1800. Also, I wouldn't dream of doing a college crit on a bike I didn't mind crashing. I saw one pretty much shatter...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-09, 05:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,101
Posted By Chipracer

Why buy a carbon bike with Tiagra stuff? if you...

Why buy a carbon bike with Tiagra stuff? if you are looking for comfort, look to the geometry and the tire width is what I say
Forum: Texas
04-19-08, 11:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

Do you work for FWISD? If so, how do you like it?

Do you work for FWISD? If so, how do you like it?
Forum: Texas
04-18-08, 05:08 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

Well, I am a teacher, so I also plan on doing my...

Well, I am a teacher, so I also plan on doing my summer riding early mornings, and then laying by the pool the rest of the day:)
Forum: Texas
04-16-08, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

Yeah, we get the chip-seal here as well. I can...

Yeah, we get the chip-seal here as well. I can deal....I just pretend I'm in the Paris-Roubaix

I think I've pretty much made up my mind and I'm going to move down, I figure 30-40 days of rain is...
Forum: Texas
04-15-08, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

There is no way that the roads are worse than...

There is no way that the roads are worse than Michigan.... We have potholes that will eat your car

By rude drivers do you mean someone will honk every so often? because we get fist fights and...
Forum: Texas
04-15-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

This may sound like a stupid question....But how...

This may sound like a stupid question....But how is the vegetation down there? lots of grass and trees? or is it dusty and rocky?
Forum: Texas
04-15-08, 03:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

Are we talking like serious wind?, because we get...

Are we talking like serious wind?, because we get steady 20-30 mph winds quite a bit where I am in Michigan. Is it like that every day? because that would blow (no pun intended)
Forum: Texas
04-15-08, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

Well that's it, I'll have to break the bad news...

Well that's it, I'll have to break the bad news to my fiance that I have to get a TT bike.....
Forum: Texas
04-15-08, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 731
Posted By Chipracer

Possibly Moving to Fort Worth

Hi Everyone,

I just received a job offer in Fort Worth and I plan on moving there late summer. I was born in Colorado, but I have lived most of my life in Michigan. I was wondering if someone...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 10:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,489
Posted By Chipracer

Finally somebody puts in Euskaltel!!! You can...

Finally somebody puts in Euskaltel!!! You can always pick them out of the peleton, I like that
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-06, 10:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By Chipracer

I have been using the Serfas AirPod Duo for the...

I have been using the Serfas AirPod Duo for the past year and I like it. It accepts threaded or non-threaded cartridges and has a nice little button to regulate air. I got it after my airchuck broke...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,906
Posted By Chipracer

Dude, you could totally get a Scott S20 for...

Dude, you could totally get a Scott S20 for that......There are so many other bike companies than Trek and Felt. Do some searching around
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 613
Posted By Chipracer

I loooooove my PI shoes, I am on my 4th pair, I...

I loooooove my PI shoes, I am on my 4th pair, I currently have the Flow Road's. I used to have Vegabonds and they were pretty good too. The ONLY complaint that I have with the flow, and its not...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
03-28-06, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 954
Posted By Chipracer

Suggestion: Sell one to me because I really...

Suggestion:

Sell one to me because I really need a new cross bike for the NCCA season
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By Chipracer

That happens a lot in road races where there are...

That happens a lot in road races where there are rolling hills like that because the front of the pack slows about mid-hill, but the middle is getting a much bigger draft and is still going from the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-28-06, 11:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 399
Posted By Chipracer

Does anyone have any picture from the races? I...

Does anyone have any picture from the races? I have a few if anyone would be willing to do some swaping
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-06, 10:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By Chipracer

Crit Tire vs Road Race Tire vs Trainer

Okay, I think I get the difference between a race tire and a training tire. Mostl weight right? But Ive seen a few tires labeled as criterium tires. What are they and how are they different than a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-06, 10:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,938
Posted By Chipracer

Grrr, huge ice storm in northern Michigan...

Grrr, huge ice storm in northern Michigan yesterday. I'd be better off ice skating to class.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-06, 10:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 880
Posted By Chipracer

We went with Atac Sportswear for our team...

We went with Atac Sportswear for our team jerseys. We were very happy with the outcome and they were pretty easy to work with. One thing we ran into was that in the middle of our process the new...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-06, 11:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,938
Posted By Chipracer

Umm yeah, its 15 degrees here with a windchill of...

Umm yeah, its 15 degrees here with a windchill of 6. So dont complain about 60 degree weather. Tonight its supposed to get colder, a low of -2, EEEEEeeeek!!!

Looks like I'll be at the gym for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-05-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 781
Posted By Chipracer

I agree, I used to run in High school and my...

I agree, I used to run in High school and my first few years of college until I developed some nasty ITBS. I switched to cycling and most of the pain went away. When I first started out I was on SPD....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 727
Posted By Chipracer

ggggrrrrrr. Go try them out!!! Whichever feels...

ggggrrrrrr. Go try them out!!! Whichever feels better to you is the better wheel!!!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,793
Posted By Chipracer

Someone once told me on a group ride, that its...

Someone once told me on a group ride, that its technically a law that every bicycle has a horn, bell, or some type of audible device. Im not sure if thats true or not. And I know they dont enforce...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,118
Posted By Chipracer

I dont personally ride one, but a lot of people...

I dont personally ride one, but a lot of people on my team ride cannondales and love them. I DO like the way the frames look. The welds are so smooth that it looks like one piece of metal. Im not...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 09:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,384
Posted By Chipracer

http://www.fanzz.com/ProductImages/55194.jpg ...

http://www.fanzz.com/ProductImages/55194.jpg

Sorry, had to do it
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-06, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

Yeah, too bad too. The UP has some great road...

Yeah, too bad too. The UP has some great road riding. Something that us trolls dont have too much of. I dont ride mountain, and we dont have many mountain riders here at CMU, so probably not.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-23-06, 09:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

Im sure CMU would come, though I think we are...

Im sure CMU would come, though I think we are pretty much the closest to you. Other than some schools in Deluth or something. Wouldnt it have to be a really late road race in order to avoid being...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-22-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,372
Posted By Chipracer

I'm seeing the same thing, the other thing is...

I'm seeing the same thing, the other thing is that I looked and the PI flow road and another PI model have the same sole, so Im hesitant to get those. I did find a pair of adidas on Performance that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-21-06, 11:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

Okay well then consider this. Cycling in the...

Okay well then consider this. Cycling in the midwest sucks in general, cars run you off the road and the general public has no respect for those who are not sitting on the couch getting fatter....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-21-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

You have to remember that in the midwest we have...

You have to remember that in the midwest we have snow until sometime April. Makes a spring road season a little difficult.

I would love to have our team host a race, but we are just kind of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-21-06, 10:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

CMU is in the same situation. We are hoping to...

CMU is in the same situation. We are hoping to make it to most of the races though. Not quite as far as a drive for us ;)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-21-06, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

Chances are that is the one you are thinking of....

Chances are that is the one you are thinking of. Kalamazoo has some pretty big hills. Unless you traveled way up to Marquett, but I highly doubt that.

I agree, the website is sub-par, its not even...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-19-06, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

I have no clue what the Depauw course is like....

I have no clue what the Depauw course is like. They have done well the last few years though. Its southwest of Indianapolis, Im guessing its a fairly flat area????

Does anyone know which events...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-19-06, 04:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 713
Posted By Chipracer

MWCCC Schedule released!!!

Anyone else competing in the MWCCC this spring?

Here is the schedule:
Feb 25/26 - Depauw
Mar 4/5 - Ohio University/Ohio State University (Columbus,OH)
Mar 25/26 - Marian College
Apr 1/2 -...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-19-06, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 640
Posted By Chipracer

Are you suggesting that he has an easy schedule? ...

Are you suggesting that he has an easy schedule?

I think college students have it pretty bad as far as schedules go. I am a full time student (17 credit hours), I am a Biology major so that means...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,699
Posted By Chipracer

Im so poor, Ive been racing in Pearl Izumi...

Im so poor, Ive been racing in Pearl Izumi vegabonds!!!! Anyone want to sponsor a college kid? Im thinking of getting some new racing shoes for this racing season though
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 04:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,710
Posted By Chipracer

I can respect the decision for recessed pedal...

I can respect the decision for recessed pedal systems a little. But the SPD-R or LOOK type is almost like adding a sold to your shoe. You are simply walking on the cleat instead of the sole of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 916
Posted By Chipracer

I went to Wal-Mart and picked up some mechanics...

I went to Wal-Mart and picked up some mechanics gloves, they work really well in temps down to about 35, below that Im usually on a trainer anyways.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 04:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 433
Posted By Chipracer

Umm, riiiiiiiight I think you may want to...

Umm, riiiiiiiight

I think you may want to take a look again there chief
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 376
Posted By Chipracer

Question on Shoes

Ive been looking around for a new pair of shoes for race season and Ive run into a few problems. I was a runner for all of high school and most of college. I just recently switched over to cycling...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-06, 11:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,372
Posted By Chipracer

I tried the regular wide version of SIDI's, they...

I tried the regular wide version of SIDI's, they just felt loose in the heel, Im almost thinking that I just have to go to another brand. Just like in running, I couldnt wear brooks, sauconys, or...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-18-06, 11:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,372
Posted By Chipracer

Question on Cycling Shoes

Ive been looking around for a new pair of shoes for race season and Ive run into a few problems. I was a runner for all of high school and most of college. I just recently switched over to cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 652
Posted By Chipracer

oh, and if you are having trouble with shin...

oh, and if you are having trouble with shin splints, tell them that at the LBS and have them set you up with some good shoes and pedals with descent float.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 652
Posted By Chipracer

My first bike was a Trek 1000, I was in the exact...

My first bike was a Trek 1000, I was in the exact same position, I ran marathons when I was in high school and destroyed my knees. Since then I have had a few bikes. I ride a Giant TCR right now and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-14-06, 09:46 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,878
Posted By Chipracer

Im sorry Im going to agree, if you have the money...

Im sorry Im going to agree, if you have the money to buy that bike, seems to me that you would have the sense to learn how to work it. And if not, Im kind of wondering why you have the money to buy...
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