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Forum: Triathlon
08-26-04, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,559
Posted By neilthemeal

The riders chose those bikes because of the 2...

The riders chose those bikes because of the 2 climbs in the circuit, one of which was quite large. Normally those athletes would have been decked out in full TRI from disc wheels to intergrated...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-04, 02:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,331
Posted By neilthemeal

2003 KHS Flite 300 was selling for 350 through...

2003 KHS Flite 300 was selling for 350 through Getaway bike catalogs. Steel frame, Sora components and so forth.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-04, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 456
Posted By neilthemeal

Congratulations and good luck with the last half...

Congratulations and good luck with the last half of that weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-04, 11:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 439
Posted By neilthemeal

2 quick things, 1. skip the carbon cranks, most...

2 quick things,
1. skip the carbon cranks, most of them(including the FSAs) are not as stiff as your standard Ultegra cranks. The Ultegras are not that much heavier either.
2. The Neuvations are a...
Forum: Triathlon
08-12-04, 04:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By neilthemeal

Well to be quite honest, it sounds like hes quite...

Well to be quite honest, it sounds like hes quite ready, he just needs to put everything together. Just keep him at it because starting something is always the hardest part.
Forum: Triathlon
08-11-04, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 658
Posted By neilthemeal

Well, the fitness level question is probably the...

Well, the fitness level question is probably the first to answer. Even a Sprint Triathlon(200-400 meter swim, 10-20 mile bike and 2-3 mile run) takes about an hour and a half. His first goal should...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-04, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By neilthemeal

I'm going to guess they come from Martec...

I'm going to guess they come from Martec factories. Martec makes EPX, BP Stealth and Kestrel. EPX and BP Stealth both make that other frame. AND all the road frames made by these companies look...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-04, 10:23 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 46,651
Posted By neilthemeal

36% off. Tssk Tskk... always double check your...

36% off. Tssk Tskk... always double check your math
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-04, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By neilthemeal

Most TT bikes shouldn't "stretch you out". Height...

Most TT bikes shouldn't "stretch you out". Height effects aerodynacis less than width. I would get a "fast forward" seat post to chorten up that difference in the top tube, go to chucksbikes.com for...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-20-04, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,062
Posted By neilthemeal

I don't believe Trek even races on the Madone, I...

I don't believe Trek even races on the Madone, I haven't watched for a few days but thats how I understood it.

I think it is because they can shoot for 16 lbs and then give or take 8 ounces...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-19-04, 09:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,984
Posted By neilthemeal

I haven't been following the tour for two or...

I haven't been following the tour for two or three days and man when I couldn't find him on letour.com I came here. AHHHHHHH, thats all I wanted to say. I was pulling so hard for Hamilton this year,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-04, 10:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By neilthemeal

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&cate...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=22681&item=3689365348&rd=1

Heres a whole bunch of decals with about a week left
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-04, 09:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 606
Posted By neilthemeal

Ebay has Colnago decals a lot of the time. Look...

Ebay has Colnago decals a lot of the time. Look over the next couple weeks and a few are likely to pop up.
Forum: Triathlon
07-12-04, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,068
Posted By neilthemeal

What wheels come on it? Does it have the drop...

What wheels come on it? Does it have the drop handlebars?
Forum: Triathlon
07-10-04, 09:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By neilthemeal

where did you see the price of the bare frame for...

where did you see the price of the bare frame for the Leader TT?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-04, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 574
Posted By neilthemeal

Retro Grouch, just a quick reminder that although...

Retro Grouch, just a quick reminder that although high pedal cadence is good, I think that ruirui had a good thought in going for a larger front gear ratio. If I'm thinking correct in time trials a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-04, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,944
Posted By neilthemeal

I have a good feeling a lot of the stuff lance...

I have a good feeling a lot of the stuff lance uses is designed by steve Hed, and then given another brand name. Steve hed flew to Lances on the chronicles for an episode to help him with his hill...
Forum: Triathlon
07-08-04, 10:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,404
Posted By neilthemeal

If you've never ridden a tri bike w/aero bars and...

If you've never ridden a tri bike w/aero bars and barends be cautious about getting a tri bike, its a big change. I tried it and ended up building back up a pure road bike with clip-on aeros, if you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-08-04, 03:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By neilthemeal

I only feel more confused. I'm going to my old...

I only feel more confused. I'm going to my old fork
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-04, 09:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,378
Posted By neilthemeal

Performancebike.com has Cane Creek Aeroheads for...

Performancebike.com has Cane Creek Aeroheads for $280 right now, and usually you can get %20 from the Hot Deals forum, so thats like $230 for $400. They're nothing spectacular but thats one hell of a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-04, 03:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 803
Posted By neilthemeal

"often times these riders ..."

"often times these riders have their tires as high as 100psi" this was the announcer talking about the time trial bikes and their tires. I laughed, thought I would share.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-07-04, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 545
Posted By neilthemeal

Wheel pulls left and right after new fork

I just installed a carbon fiber fork on my bike with a barbon steerer, I used an expanding plug for it. I have it installed as correctly as I can tell but now when I ride the wheel feels like its...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-04, 04:44 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,298
Posted By neilthemeal

Man everyone else may hate us but I get tons of...

Man everyone else may hate us but I get tons of love from girls between the ages of 14 and 16. Funny part is, I'm not kidding. But besides that people are mean. Not much you can do, some people say...
Forum: Triathlon
07-05-04, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,859
Posted By neilthemeal

Where to buy cheap 650c wheels

I am building up a TRI bike as my second bike, I have basically come to the fact that I can build a new 7005 Aluminum bike with 105 components and aero seatpost and fork for about $350 without...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-04, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,023
Posted By neilthemeal

I suggest we don't use the David Millar thing to...

I suggest we don't use the David Millar thing to promote these wheels(he just admitted to doping). However, Lance uses Hed or at least did for a long time as well as triathlete Barb Lindquist. Either...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-04, 10:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 590
Posted By neilthemeal

I'd say look at ebay... just looking at all...

I'd say look at ebay...
just looking at all bikes heres some that are fairly cheap but will most definately better quality than Wal-Mart. If I were you brands shouldn't really matter so heres some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-04, 09:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,392
Posted By neilthemeal

Jesus, thats always a solid name, that or some...

Jesus, thats always a solid name, that or some other religious name showing its significance in both your life and others. Come to think of it my name from here on shall be called Ishtar, God of love...
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-04, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,159
Posted By neilthemeal

May I also suggest a Kestrel. It's Carbon, very...

May I also suggest a Kestrel. It's Carbon, very aero and often a Kestrel Talon SL could be built up for around 2700. http://www.kestrel-usa.com/products/road/talon_sl.html
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-04, 08:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,159
Posted By neilthemeal

I guess this is one of those things where you get...

I guess this is one of those things where you get what you pay for, I believe the Trek is the most expensive but they're on about a 3 month wait, the P3 is amazing and the B2 isn't quite as aero but...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-04, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
Posted By neilthemeal

Thanks for the replys, I had one of the tools...

Thanks for the replys, I had one of the tools viced onto a work bench while using the chain whip and I couldn't get it. I'm going into my shop tomorrow but now I'm going to feel bad, oh well at least...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-04, 10:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,281
Posted By neilthemeal

Casette won't come off

I have a Ascent tool kit(uses a basic tool for cassettes) and have been trying to get my Shimano cassette off but its tighter than hell. I've felt it move like twice but I haven't gotten it loose....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-04, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By neilthemeal

He builds out of California and this was his...

He builds out of California and this was his personal bike and I saw it online and figured he probably takes good care of his own bikes so I bought it. I'm going from 8mm of spacers to 10mm.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-04, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,459
Posted By neilthemeal

Don't you love when you put up your new bike and...

Don't you love when you put up your new bike and then someone puts up a similar bike with just those few extra touches (chainstay is carbon, paints prettier, its all ultegra and the Mavics) to make...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-04, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 487
Posted By neilthemeal

My new Bike

Just built it up today, I am soo excited, everything on it is 2004. 2003 Wanta frame (steel with carbon stays). I guess this is everything that comes into question most often on this forum a Compact...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-04, 09:35 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,410,459
Posted By neilthemeal

My 2003 Wanta frame (steel with carbon stays). I...

My 2003 Wanta frame (steel with carbon stays). I guess this is everything that comes into question most often on this forum a Compact frame with carbon stays,oh well got the frame fork headset and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-04, 10:09 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 25,006
Posted By neilthemeal

Biking shorts hands down. Now I want bibs because...

Biking shorts hands down. Now I want bibs because I heard its like going to regular bike shorts from nothing for the first time. I would love to have that feeling again.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-04, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By neilthemeal

26" vs. 650c wheels

Will a fork for 650 c wheels fit what is stated as 26 inches? I know that 26" is 660mm but I thought maybe people used 26 inch and 650c interchangeabley.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-04, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,526
Posted By neilthemeal

Can I be the first to suggest if this is your...

Can I be the first to suggest if this is your first ride to try 30? Sorry to kill the excitement but 50 is a pretty rough first ride. I know you said you're a runner but so am I and it isn't the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-04, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,201
Posted By neilthemeal

With training lance could do maybe 2:35, hes a...

With training lance could do maybe 2:35, hes a good athlete but anything under 2:25 is ridiculous. His body isn't a runners body, its a triathletes and bikers body. his height and weight (5'10" and...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-09-04, 03:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,379
Posted By neilthemeal

I've heard Jans was fairly out of shape coming...

I've heard Jans was fairly out of shape coming into the season, but have you seen Tyler Hamilton in some of the earlier races, man oh man. I also think Vinokorouv will be up there. Lance looks tough...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-04, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By neilthemeal

I'd edit that craigslist link Lotek, the one you...

I'd edit that craigslist link Lotek, the one you have now is some sort of porn site
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-04, 10:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,892
Posted By neilthemeal

I loved aeros, I'm actually putting a pair on my...

I loved aeros, I'm actually putting a pair on my new road bike however I do plan to do a few tris this summer so its a little more understandable. Really, I think its personal like many things on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-04, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,376
Posted By neilthemeal

Bianchi Rider, Call me crazy but thats a hell of...

Bianchi Rider, Call me crazy but thats a hell of a TT/tri setup you have for not having an aero fork. Between the handlebars and wheelset I thought you would have went for some sort of aero fork. If...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-04, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,488
Posted By neilthemeal

Your new bike is nice, well worth the wait I'd...

Your new bike is nice, well worth the wait I'd imagine. That Aegis is ridiculous, I've never seen it and I don't know if I should have, everything else will seem so not aerodynamic.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-04, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,440
Posted By neilthemeal

Your comparing a Look carbon bike that is meant...

Your comparing a Look carbon bike that is meant for performance and racing to a Cannondale that is meant more for recreation. I had a Tiagra front derailleur on my Felt S32 and never noticed any...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-04, 10:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,929
Posted By neilthemeal

This is a very interesting thread, I have a...

This is a very interesting thread, I have a question about compacts though. I know with two standard cranks with 53/39, if one is a 172.5 and one is a 170, it will be easier to spin the 170 at a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-04, 11:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 693
Posted By neilthemeal

Hunter I private messaged you about the rims

Hunter I private messaged you about the rims
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-04, 11:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,006
Posted By neilthemeal

Hed cycles claim that aero advantages from wheels...

Hed cycles claim that aero advantages from wheels end once you are slower than 14mph, which is most common on hills. Aero wheel advantages start before 40mm I believe it just isn't that significant....
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-04, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By neilthemeal

What channel?

What channel?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-04, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 492
Posted By neilthemeal

Wanta bikes?

Does anyone have any experience with these bikes, Wanta? I found a compact steel frame with carbon seastays and fork. Man that would be a good ride I would imagine. But I have never heard of them....
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