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Forum: Commuting
10-18-11, 02:23 PM
Replies: 252
Views: 25,543
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Ok so I qualify for 1 and 2 (Eplipetic not a...

Ok so I qualify for 1 and 2 (Eplipetic not a drunk BTW). Does that make me a super Fred?
Forum: Commuting
10-18-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,530
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Tubes are cheap enough if you don't have a spare...

Tubes are cheap enough if you don't have a spare already just get a fresh one.

Not worth the potential hassle if it fails mid ride.

Can either toss it or fix at your leisure then:D
Forum: Commuting
10-17-11, 08:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Michelin calculator gave results within 1 psi of...

Michelin calculator gave results within 1 psi of bike quarterly's calculator. 67 and 44 psi. Did another commute home via a rougher trail and again the bike feels more planted to the ground,...
Forum: Commuting
10-17-11, 05:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Tried the front lowered to 50 psi today, no...

Tried the front lowered to 50 psi today, no discernable drop in speed or increase in drag/effort required. Front tyre hummed a bit more which I guess is an indication of better contact with the road...
Forum: Commuting
10-16-11, 12:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Lol me + luggage adds 100lbs to that. Got a...

Lol me + luggage adds 100lbs to that.

Got a goal of losing 40 lbs eventually, lost 5 so far:rolleyes:
Forum: Commuting
10-16-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

That's the one. Dropped 20 posi off the...

That's the one.

Dropped 20 posi off the front and going to see how it goes this week. Hopefully more cushiony.:)
Forum: Commuting
10-15-11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

The bike is rigid aluminium frame without any...

The bike is rigid aluminium frame without any suspension, I climb about 300 ft on commute so I figured a rigid bike would waste less energy, hard enough trying to get a decent speed up them.

Will...
Forum: Commuting
10-15-11, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,360
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Tyre Pressures

I'm currently riding a hybrid with 700 x 38c tyres inflated to the max 70 psi front and rear.

I've been feeling on some rougher patches of road with lots of small dips and seams in road that the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-14-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

How does drag coefficient factor into this. ...

How does drag coefficient factor into this. Silica compund must have a beneficial effect on acceleration and conservation of momentum although I appreciate it will be a small effect in comparison to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Carry_Freedom_La...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Carry_Freedom_Large_Y_Frame_Trailer/5360023005/
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-12-09, 01:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 503
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Ok so I put on a lb this week, takes me to 194,...

Ok so I put on a lb this week, takes me to 194, not good.

I figure I need to give up the coke completely rather than trying to pace it so I have a raging sore head at the moment.

Other than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-12-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 589
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Trailer

Can I use a Y Frame Trailer on an Al framed CAAD9 without damaging the frame??

Not talking about very heavy use here, I just want to get the groceries on a Friday, gets me one step closer to being...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-11-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 22,191
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

I race on a CAAD9 105 Triple:D Ok so I have...

I race on a CAAD9 105 Triple:D Ok so I have adjusted the Chainrings to 34/39/52.

The bike is a rocket and is as dependable as they come.

If you're worried about trashing it get it insured for...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-11-09, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 801
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

'Bumped' by a car making a right turn. Presuming...

'Bumped' by a car making a right turn. Presuming this is a junction then it would suggest poor observation on the part of the driver.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,567
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Googled the crows foot and crows foot hybrid. ...

Googled the crows foot and crows foot hybrid.

Both look very pretty, interesting that the hybrid can give more lateral strength as well. Troulbe is I'm confused again lol are either of these...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 05:07 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,567
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Ok to answer a few questions: I am in the UK...

Ok to answer a few questions:

I am in the UK so Parker will ship to me:)

I'm 193lbs at present almost a Clyde, I'm dropping 1-2lbs a week though and heading towards my goal of 155 or 70Kg. I'd...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-09, 02:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,567
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Wheel Lacing

I'm planning on getting some wheels made up with Open Pro Rims, 105 Hubs, & DT Revolution Spokes, fairly cheap lightweightish set of wheels for training/racing on a budget I can afford.

I have no...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-09, 01:48 PM
Replies: 5
Hi
Views: 278
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Hi

Hi There,

Thought I would introduce myself. I'm not strictly speaking a clydesdale. I'm a slim framed guy whose weight has crept up from 147lbs to my current weight of 194lbs, whilst developing...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-07-09, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 569
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Hello

Thought I'd say hello,

I've just recently got back into cycling after a long period of uncontrolled epilepsy and want to pursue racing next season. I know I am most likely going to perform...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
10-07-09, 12:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,434
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Tubed vs Tubeless Clinchers

Which is best for training/racing??

Tubeless comes out slightly heavier at 290g than a light race tyre and latex tube 265g (ish)

Tubeless in theory should have less rolling resistance as there...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-09, 12:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,123
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Cadddddddddddddd!!

Not to be biased but I have a CAAD9 105 at the moment. It's blisteringly fast even with someone as unfit and fat as me pedalling it.:D

Bike weight is 21.2lbs stock but you could easily drop more...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-09, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Hate to be seen as crazy so here is a pic:) ...

Hate to be seen as crazy so here is a pic:)

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s243/TIrvine23/NewBike.jpg

Excuse the cheap pedals:o will be uprgrading to some 105 clipless when I get the cash....
Forum: Commuting
05-05-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

2nd Days Commute

Well I managed the commute their and back again:D

Only had to stop once on the way up the hill this time, and the hill after which I walked up on Friday, I cycled up today:)

Admittedly I was in...
Forum: Commuting
05-04-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 795
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Completed My First Commute On Friday

Just wanted to share really, completed my first commute on Friday, as well as it being the first time out on a bike in 7 years.

5.4 miles there and back, ok on the way there, mostly downhill, way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-09, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 440
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Maintenance Schedule

I'm looking for some help putting together a maintenance schedule for my race bike. (Cannondale CAAD9 105).

Had a search on here but couldn't find anything, did find this online but not sure if...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-13-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Sounds like I should be ok then. Foldable...

Sounds like I should be ok then.

Foldable trailer you can take into the store and a bike sure makes parkig a whole lot easier.

Plus I know I'm not contributing to air pollution in my neighbour...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-13-09, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Weeks worth of groceries/recycling. Possibly...

Weeks worth of groceries/recycling.

Possibly a suitcase for longer tours.
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-13-09, 03:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

These are the wheels i'm using at the moment. ...

These are the wheels i'm using at the moment.

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/wheels/road_wheels/product.-code-WH-RS20-S.-type-.html

Should be ok i was...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-12-09, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 704
Posted By Thomas_CAAD9

Question Trailer On Alu Race Frame

Might seem like a silly question but I'm wondering if my alu framed Cannondale CAAD 9 racer will be able to tow a trailer or if it would strain the frame too much.

I do amatuer races but can only...
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