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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-04, 04:36 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,399
Posted By vr6ofpain

im not an internet junky. i try to spend more...

im not an internet junky. i try to spend more time outdoors. i looked it up. i still find these internet related words pretty funny.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-04, 01:25 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,399
Posted By vr6ofpain

well it was not like i was writing a report. ...

well it was not like i was writing a report. notice how i did not capitolize the first letter in each sentence. this is friggen "computer speak" anyway. but hey they caught YOU too, with the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-04, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By vr6ofpain

no i was just saying that when i was trying the...

no i was just saying that when i was trying the wheel i noticed that this spoke(which i didnt have to adjust) had thread showing. i trued the wheel on the fork, comparing it to the brake pads as i...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-04, 02:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By vr6ofpain

anyone?

anyone?
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-04, 02:33 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,399
Posted By vr6ofpain

oh and i wasnt bragging about how smart i am.

oh and i wasnt bragging about how smart i am.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-04, 02:30 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,399
Posted By vr6ofpain

good point, but you understood what i was saying...

good point, but you understood what i was saying right? I felt a lot of his posts were hard to read. Almost as though there was an accent in them. he is from ny, maybe that is just the way he...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-04, 02:04 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,502
Posted By vr6ofpain

my buddy has a friend who had her bike stolen...

my buddy has a friend who had her bike stolen within her vision. it was locked up on one side of pioneer square (portland, OR), and she was on the other side. apparently she saw a guy go up to her...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-04, 01:59 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,849
Posted By vr6ofpain

If you want bright you should check out/revisit...

If you want bright you should check out/revisit these threads:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=50863
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=42629

my light:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-04, 01:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 568
Posted By vr6ofpain

Help with spoke

I just bought a used mavic cxp 23 off of ebay and i noticed when i took it out of the box that one of the spokes was showing thread!

Now the whole wheel was almost true, with just one bad...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-04, 01:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,672
Posted By vr6ofpain

looks cool to me. i sport those colors. more...

looks cool to me. i sport those colors. more interesting than plain silver or black. though the black on black is more monotone
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-04, 01:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By vr6ofpain

very interesting.

very interesting.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-04, 12:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 922
Posted By vr6ofpain

that is sweet!

that is sweet!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
08-07-04, 12:45 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 12,399
Posted By vr6ofpain

Ringo, you really need to work on improving your...

Ringo, you really need to work on improving your grammer and word use. Also your logic is very childish. You point out that other people break traffic laws as some kind of excuse for you to do the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-04, 12:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By vr6ofpain

Anyone notice that green bike in the back of his...

Anyone notice that green bike in the back of his apartment is a Klein? A few months ago I wouldnt have cared. Now that I'm into biking again, I was looking closely to see if I could read the name...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-04, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 575
Posted By vr6ofpain

i ride a road bike with a trek interval...

i ride a road bike with a trek interval helmet(has a visor). doesnt seem to be a problem for me, actually keeps a little sun out from the top of my sun glasses. though im not lance armstrong, so...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-04, 11:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 278
Posted By vr6ofpain

ID'ing an old steel fork

A question for veterns. I have an early 80's Cannondale S"-something" road bike. obviously it is aluminum, but it has a steel fork. I saw another bike(different make) on ebay with what I believed...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-04, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 575
Posted By vr6ofpain

ya i was riding for over a month(fresh with the...

ya i was riding for over a month(fresh with the used road bike) without a helmet. i started lengthening my rides and picked up a helmet. the other day i went for a short ride through the park and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-04, 01:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By vr6ofpain

im 165 lbs. and i totally dislike my aluminum...

im 165 lbs. and i totally dislike my aluminum "riding on rails" c'dale....but nothing is broken on it, and it is 20 years old....so i guess it lasts.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-04, 01:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,403
Posted By vr6ofpain

well i have an old cannondale and after riding it...

well i have an old cannondale and after riding it for the past 4 months i have two things to say:

one, i will never buy another aluminum bike

two, i will never buy another cannondale(they love...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-04, 01:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,224
Posted By vr6ofpain

ya i have a small top peak master blaster dx,...

ya i have a small top peak master blaster dx, that mounts to the water bottle threads, underneath the bottle holder(so you dont loose a water bottle mount). sits off to the side, if you wear normal...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-04, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By vr6ofpain

thanks for the info. so you really hate the...

thanks for the info. so you really hate the name...you gonna repaint it!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-04, 12:21 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,276
Posted By vr6ofpain

:eek: Well put.

:eek:




Well put.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-04, 12:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 676
Posted By vr6ofpain

Sweet Lemond, help with steel bikes and headset design

http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/02/3c/e0/3f_3.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3692342652


Ok I'm a newbie. I got an 80's C'dale from a LBS and have been riding it for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-04, 11:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By vr6ofpain

this was a post I put up a while back: ...

this was a post I put up a while back:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=51783

No one really helped me out, but I dont think they were very common.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-04, 11:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,291
Posted By vr6ofpain

bianchi, bridgestone(rusted out ones), 90's...

bianchi, bridgestone(rusted out ones), 90's c'dale....not too many treks or specialized. my old c'dale!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-04, 11:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 567
Posted By vr6ofpain

Fuji on ebay, a good deal I think?

I was reading some thread about ebay being overpriced and people paying over retail for things that are used. I understand this completely and it bothers me too, but sometimes I see things that are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-04, 01:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,166
Posted By vr6ofpain

Specialized Allez Comp

Is the 04 Allez Comp Cr-Mo a good bike? I just figured less of Specialized since I rode a Hard Rock in middle school!

this bike:...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-04, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,472
Posted By vr6ofpain

I wish I could afford that bike. I have heard...

I wish I could afford that bike. I have heard good things about Bianchi. More comfortable than the aluminum stuff all over the market apparently(though Bianchi does make aluminum bikes).

My...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-04, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By vr6ofpain

I picked up an armadillo for the rear wheel. ...

I picked up an armadillo for the rear wheel. Those tires were a pain in the a$$ to mount. I busted up my hands pretty bad, and that was working with tire levers. About 100x harder to mount than...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-04, 02:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,909
Posted By vr6ofpain

ya actually there is only about 3mm of space...

ya actually there is only about 3mm of space above the front tire, so I dont think it would clear, but the rear has about 5mm of clearance above. maybe i could go to a 700x28c in the rear only. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-04, 12:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 911
Posted By vr6ofpain

I'm new to this scene and I found some reviews...

I'm new to this scene and I found some reviews about cheap entry level Trek's being nice. I got into this very cheap, hooked up a old cannondale from the early 80's used at a LBS. Rough bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-04, 12:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By vr6ofpain

Clincher or tubular, Mavic CXP 23 ?

This rim is a clincher right?

http://i14.ebayimg.com/02/i/02/34/3f/93_1_b.JPG

Photo is not that large. I just won the auction on ebay, but realized that I forgot to ask the guy if it is a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-04, 11:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By vr6ofpain

had a reliable site host the photo.

had a reliable site host the photo.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-04, 11:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,909
Posted By vr6ofpain

well im already running 700x25c.... should i go...

well im already running 700x25c.... should i go to a 700x28?? I'm not sure if the bike can clear it. if the tire is another 5mm taller it might hit both front and rear.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-04, 11:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By vr6ofpain

does the picture show up for everyone else? I...

does the picture show up for everyone else? I can see it, but from this statement I wonder if the link isnt working. here is is manually:
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-04, 08:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,909
Posted By vr6ofpain

Well I ride all over the outskirts of town, and...

Well I ride all over the outskirts of town, and this whole area has horrible(rough) roads. So I need something durable, maybe I am hard on my equipment? I weigh 165 lbs, so I'm not sure if that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-04, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 802
Posted By vr6ofpain

I am new to road biking(~4 months). Well I...

I am new to road biking(~4 months). Well I hooked up an 80's cannondale and have been replacing things on it for a little while.

I hooked up a new pair of Conti Ultra 3000 tires (700x25c) for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-04, 02:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,105
Posted By vr6ofpain

i always wondered what the C at the end of 700c...

i always wondered what the C at the end of 700c stood for. you guys are very knowledgable. awesome
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-04, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,909
Posted By vr6ofpain

Mavic CXP-12

I saw this auction on ebay, and I was curious, are Mavic CXP-12's a decent rim? Mostly for training/touring type riding(strong). I know the 12 must be on old rim, but a NOS set, would they be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-04, 02:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By vr6ofpain

this is probably a super newbie question, but...

this is probably a super newbie question, but with a track bike, i.e. no brakes, is their a "hub" brake or whatever(peddle badkward), or nothing at all? i understand that on a track you might not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-04, 02:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,182
Posted By vr6ofpain

i think i figured out what it is: ...

i think i figured out what it is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=58091&item=3679240837&rd=1

Criterion with the "Shimano 105" on the chainstay. mine doesnt have the...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-04, 05:35 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 22,765
Posted By vr6ofpain

http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/redventogl...

http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/redventoglx/DSCF0260.JPG
http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/redventoglx/DSCF0261.JPG
http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/redventoglx/DSCF0265.JPG
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
05-20-04, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,865
Views: 587,589
Posted By vr6ofpain

It is complete. Gonna try it out...

It is complete. Gonna try it out tonight....apparently the battery came from batterymart.net charged??? hmmm

http://www.parts4vws.com/images/members/redventoglx/DSCF0260.JPG...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-04, 01:32 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,486
Posted By vr6ofpain

i answered my own question: ...

i answered my own question:
http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~marius/pics.cgi

http://www.cs.pdx.edu/~marius/pics/fix/fix_wheel.jpg

those are some sweet bikes... :D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-04, 01:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,885
Posted By vr6ofpain

no comments huh? i think once i get some...

no comments huh?

i think once i get some more money i would like to either buy(second hand) or make my own fixed gear. i think this bike looks so awesome.......
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-04, 01:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By vr6ofpain

www.performancebike.com is pretty good. i like...

www.performancebike.com is pretty good. i like their prices.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-04, 10:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By vr6ofpain

I found some Continental Ultra 3000 's for $9.95...

I found some Continental Ultra 3000 's for $9.95 a piece online. Do you think they are a decent tire and I should go with them(they are definately the right price).

Thanks
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-04, 07:32 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,413,486
Posted By vr6ofpain

that is pretty sweet. what kinda of frame is...

that is pretty sweet. what kinda of frame is that? also what kind of tires are you running in this photo?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-04, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By vr6ofpain

anyone road the Michelin Dynamics? The tires...

anyone road the Michelin Dynamics?

The tires I want to get will be for a bike that will be taking the duty of riding through some beaten roads with pot holes and everything evil that can be thrown...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-04, 11:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,060
Posted By vr6ofpain

how much did you pay for the GP 3000? I was also...

how much did you pay for the GP 3000? I was also thinking of getting the Continental Ultra Gator Skin's that people were recomending.
...
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