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Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 874
Posted By arterture

All I can think about is how easy it is to ding...

All I can think about is how easy it is to ding up and scratch my guitars.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By arterture

Yeah I was thinking gatorskins, but I figured...

Yeah I was thinking gatorskins, but I figured there would be some other options out there. Cheaper options perhaps.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 08:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By arterture

I do all the work on her bike, and yes I know...

I do all the work on her bike, and yes I know what I'm doing. They are just really cheap tires and rocks have a pretty easy time at working their way through the rubber to the tube. Yesterday there...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-09, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By arterture

Cheap Durable 650c tires?

My girlfriend keeps flatting with the cheap tires that came on her bike. It's a struggle to get her out on her bike as it is, let alone having to worry about her flatting almost every time.

She's...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,989
Posted By arterture

Going by that picture, she may want to try...

Going by that picture, she may want to try raising the saddle a bit and leveling it out. With the way the saddle is now her hands are probably being forced into the bars which will create an...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-09, 06:04 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 13,598
Posted By arterture

I would say most brown ales are great for a post...

I would say most brown ales are great for a post ride beer because they usually go down nice and smooth. However, this is in my fridge right now.

Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout Mmmmmmm
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 09:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,149
Posted By arterture

Put that money to better use next time and buy a...

Put that money to better use next time and buy a repair stand. Then learn how to service things on your bike as the time comes.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,383
Posted By arterture

I've only fallen when I was on my rollers, but...

I've only fallen when I was on my rollers, but that's because I was trying to pull stupid tricks. It's a long way down from rollers though. Ouch!

As far as advice, when you are starting up I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 513
Posted By arterture

Nope you'll be fine. Just get rid of that thing...

Nope you'll be fine. Just get rid of that thing as soon as possible. They creak like crazy. Oh, and they are for dorks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 377
Posted By arterture

Probably your BB. You probably notice it when...

Probably your BB. You probably notice it when you are on the bike because you are putting more weight and pressure on the BB compared to when you turn the pedals with your hands. When mine was...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 01:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,630
Posted By arterture

200 yds of dirt road can't be that bad to ride on...

200 yds of dirt road can't be that bad to ride on

http://www.bikerumor.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/hincapie-paris-roubaix.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 03:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 921
Posted By arterture

When I first started riding I had problems with...

When I first started riding I had problems with my hands getting numb. I then realized that my bars were too high and my saddle was too low. Made the proper adjustments and I no longer had numb...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 06:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,637
Posted By arterture

Damn! I was at Brighton Beach on Saturday. ...

Damn!

I was at Brighton Beach on Saturday. My back got burnt pretty badly. I hope this nice weather keeps up while I'm still in England for a few more weeks.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By arterture

Actually I found a place that rented road bikes...

Actually I found a place that rented road bikes for £60/week, but it has to be for a specific event. If could rent a bike even just once or twice that would be fine. I wasn't planning on renting...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 362
Posted By arterture

Any Londoners here that can help me out?

I'm living in south kensington for 7 weeks. What are some good bike shops that are relatively close? Are there any that rent road bikes?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,475
Posted By arterture

I think riding the wrong direction is worse. It...

I think riding the wrong direction is worse. It is especially bad at intersections. When driving I almost hit a few people who came out of no where because they were on the wrong side of the road...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-09, 11:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By arterture

The nice thing about my area is there is a lot of...

The nice thing about my area is there is a lot of variety. If you want some good hills you just have to travel about an hour and a half south. Where I live, there is just the one steep escarpment...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-09, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 912
Posted By arterture

Some Ride Photos

I never take pictures of my rides, but I thought it was such a nice day for early spring that I would get some. This was last weekend. The weather today is definitely not as nice.

This is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-09, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 829
Posted By arterture

yeah if it's just a morning ride, get some...

yeah if it's just a morning ride, get some platform pedals. Leave them in the car for the next time you forget your shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-09, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By arterture

Bike rentals in london?

So I've posted in the past about how I'm going to be in London for 7 weeks starting May 17th. I went through the options of bringing my bike but unfortunately it's going to be too difficult to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-09, 08:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,242
Posted By arterture

I wear shorts because I can get a good pair...

I wear shorts because I can get a good pair cheaper than I can get a good pair of bibs. I'm really skinny so I have no problem with wearing shorts either.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,359
Posted By arterture

Don't worry about it. I'm also 5'7" and weigh...

Don't worry about it. I'm also 5'7" and weigh 135. I eat like a mad man.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-09, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 810
Posted By arterture

I had a similar problem and I was definitely...

I had a similar problem and I was definitely getting enough electrolytes. So recently after fiddling with my fit in different ways, I decided to move my cleats back a bit. This seems to have solved...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-09, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 568
Posted By arterture

Is this a busy road you are on? Last summer...

Is this a busy road you are on?

Last summer I did a ride with some really steep hills. Since the roads barely saw any traffic I was able to tack left and right if I felt I was losing too much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By arterture

ok so now I can't get the lockring off. Any...

ok so now I can't get the lockring off. Any suggestions on how to get it off without having to buy the proper tool? I was told by my lbs that when I buy a new BB from them that I will no longer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By arterture

Is the lockring going to unscrew counter...

Is the lockring going to unscrew counter clock-wise?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-09, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By arterture

I did try the method with the bolt and a vice. ...

I did try the method with the bolt and a vice. But if that is a lock ring on there then that is most likely the problem. I guess I will have to get one more tool. Thanks for all of the help...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-09, 05:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By arterture

I still cant get it out! But, am I doing...

I still cant get it out! But, am I doing something wrong? I took pictures of it and I'm wondering if I need to remove the non drive side notch cup first. Would that be the case? Or does that not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-16-09, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By arterture

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will have to...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will have to give these methods a try and hopefully one of them works.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By arterture

Thanks everyone. I posted in the mechanics forum...

Thanks everyone. I posted in the mechanics forum and get similar advice. Hopefully something works.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By arterture

I figured it out. I was working in low light, so...

I figured it out. I was working in low light, so the grease inside the crank made it difficult to tell that it was the square taper. Once I got more light on it I realized what it was. Thankfully...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-15-09, 04:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 904
Posted By arterture

I cant get my BB out

I have a Fuji Newest 3.0 and the BB is hammered, so I would like to try and replace it on my own.

It is a square taper style with splines. So far the BB won't budge. It's also very difficult...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By arterture

It's a Fuji Newest, so I'm not really sure, but I...

It's a Fuji Newest, so I'm not really sure, but I don't think it would be Italian threaded.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 617
Posted By arterture

I can't get my BB out

So I had trouble getting my crank arms off, only because I had the wrong crank puller. So now that I have the cranks off, I can't get the bottom bracket out. It's a square taper with splines. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 10:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 909
Posted By arterture

I have those too. I've been fine with them down...

I have those too. I've been fine with them down to the low 40's. I'm not sure how waterproof they are though. I try too keep from riding in wet weather when it's cold out. That's just a double...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By arterture

In other words it doesn't look like this inside. ...

In other words it doesn't look like this inside.

http://parktool.com/images_inc/repair_help/crank04.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
03-15-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By arterture

The reason I ask is because I bought a crank arm...

The reason I ask is because I bought a crank arm puller for isis, but the end tip broke right off the puller since it was under too much stress. I don't know if thats because the crank arms are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-14-09, 11:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,212
Posted By arterture

Fuji Newest 3.0 What style BB?

Does anyone know what style bottom bracket is on a 2007 Fuji Newest 3.0? Is it square taper or isis?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,807
Posted By arterture

Am I crazy to think that there is more resistance...

Am I crazy to think that there is more resistance when riding on my rollers compared to riding on the road? I have minoura rollers without a resistance unit, and it definitely takes more effort to...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 900
Posted By arterture

If you are looking for a most likely free...

If you are looking for a most likely free solution to over heating just hook up a fan in front of you.

You may notice that it does take more effort when on rollers. There is a little bit more...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-09, 04:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 911
Posted By arterture

what's with the saddle angle?

what's with the saddle angle?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 12:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 916
Posted By arterture

Just get some lycra shorts and give them a try. ...

Just get some lycra shorts and give them a try. You won't regret it. If you really don't like it even after you try them, just hold onto them until you change your mind (which you will).

Hammer...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By arterture

Definitely don't need a translator. I'm used to...

Definitely don't need a translator. I'm used to the accent if thats what you mean. Thanks anyway :D

Its a good thing I'm not going to spain, or any other non-english speaking country. After 2...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 02:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By arterture

Actually, so far Air Canada has had the best...

Actually, so far Air Canada has had the best rates on non-stop flights out of toronto. I will most likely be using that airline. Thanks for the link.

I would like to do most of my riding outside...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 12:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By arterture

I don't really want to have to worry about...

I don't really want to have to worry about shopping around for a bike while I'm there. My bike is just a Fuji Newest 3.0. Not too worried about it getting banged up a little bit. Once I get home...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-09, 09:57 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,517
Posted By arterture

One of my favorite things about cycling is not...

One of my favorite things about cycling is not having to think much at all. After a while its all instinct and feel. Don't take that away!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-09, 09:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By arterture

Wow thanks for all that info. I'm hoping to get...

Wow thanks for all that info. I'm hoping to get some good riding in, and this should really help.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-09, 07:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By arterture

I'm actually looking at cases right now. That...

I'm actually looking at cases right now. That one you linked to is pretty interesting. I just wish it was a little cheaper. I will probably still consider it though. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,869
Posted By arterture

Going to London! Want to bring my bike...

On May 17th I will be leaving for a 7 week internship in London. Thats a long time to be off the bike so I would like to bring it with me somehow. What would be the best way to do this? Should I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 810
Posted By arterture

I have a few of that flavor just to try. Its...

I have a few of that flavor just to try. Its very yummy.
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