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Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-09, 05:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By akropp

i replaced the chain, no skipping, cassette is...

i replaced the chain, no skipping, cassette is just fine
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 04:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By akropp

makes sense. sounds like chain first, if...

makes sense. sounds like chain first, if skipping then cassette. thanks eveyrone!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-15-09, 05:28 AM
Replies: 305
Views: 15,550
Posted By akropp

i don't get why you wouldn't wear a helmet? its...

i don't get why you wouldn't wear a helmet? its so easy to do it. my own story of how a helmet did its job was that recently i was door'd in dc and landed right on my head. poor ol helmet has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-09, 05:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By akropp

chains been cleaned, though not as often as i...

chains been cleaned, though not as often as i should've. thanks for the advice everyone, good to know i can save on the cassettee and i'll check out the kmc chains!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By akropp

i used a chain tool and the chain was pretty...

i used a chain tool and the chain was pretty elongated. the lbs said that if the chain was elongated that i'd probably have to replace the cassette too since it wears unevenly.

if just...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 891
Posted By akropp

time for a new chain and cassette, any recommendations?

well, i'm hitting 4k mark on my cassette and chain and figure its time for it to be replaced. any recommendations on things i should keep in mind when purchasing a new chain/cassette? haven't ever...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-14-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,252
Posted By akropp

sometime next season. aquateen and i did this...

sometime next season. aquateen and i did this one together. the trick we found was to eat LOTS of sandwhiches. we basically ate the whole time on the bike and it made the ride hugely more enjoyable.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-26-07, 09:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,752
Posted By akropp

thanks everyone, will do!

thanks everyone, will do!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-19-07, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,752
Posted By akropp

thats certainly an option but since both of us...

thats certainly an option but since both of us have road bikes without the hybrid tires i'm not sure we really want to attempt that. perhaps a good first start is just to ride from dc to baltimore...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-12-07, 06:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,752
Posted By akropp

derath, we're both quite comfortable with traffic...

derath, we're both quite comfortable with traffic cycling. i commute to work in dc via my bike and aquateen frequently bikes in and around the city
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-11-07, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,752
Posted By akropp

aquateen and i will be starting from downtown...

aquateen and i will be starting from downtown silver spring most likely
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