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Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-08, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 409
Posted By crewshell

New Rider - First ride longer than 30 minutes...

O.k I went out on a ride today (this evening, in the DC Area). I just recently got my bike and actually had not gotten a chance to ride it for the last two weeks. I rode down to the LBS and of course...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-08, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 420
Posted By crewshell

Good Flat Kit...

I am riding more frequently and I have not yet bought a replacement tube and tool and pump and all that jazz for the fateful day I get my first flat. I was going to buy a kit at my LBS but they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 842
Posted By crewshell

That Suunto is striking. Good design goes a long...

That Suunto is striking. Good design goes a long way!

Hows the function of the chest band... ?


UPDATE: I canm not fidn this product within a 50 mile radius of my house in DC! Seems that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,486
Posted By crewshell

Yea i got my 07 Lemond Alpe D' Huez for 500 in...

Yea i got my 07 Lemond Alpe D' Huez for 500 in excellent condition. They retailed for 1500-1700
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 08:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 842
Posted By crewshell

Heart Rate Monitor, Simple direct

I am in the market for a simple, direct heart rate monitor that gives me my average heart rate for a work out, max heart rate and has a stop watch... the ones I find are either loaded with WAY to...
Forum: Triathlon
04-15-08, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,292
Posted By crewshell

Hmm, sounds like a retracting cable lock might...

Hmm, sounds like a retracting cable lock might work... here is one from master... I've seen others as well in the sports store... one had a metal casing, seemed alright for quick in and out. It will...
Forum: Triathlon
03-26-08, 01:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 514
Posted By crewshell

New to Tri

Afternoon Everyone!

Just thought I'd come by and say hello, introduce myself and pre-emptively apologize for all of my lame questions that are sure to follow.

I am going to be doing my first...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 591
Posted By crewshell

Giants and Treks are actually BUILT in the far...

Giants and Treks are actually BUILT in the far east
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-08, 09:21 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 18,349
Posted By crewshell

When you stop referring to yourself in the third...

When you stop referring to yourself in the third person and actually present some useful feedback, then maybe we can talk, otherwise your comments are a waste of space.

Maybe you could use your...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 18,349
Posted By crewshell

This post presents you as a judgemental twit....

This post presents you as a judgemental twit. Gotta bring people down to raise yourself up is all I got from this post. If that wasn't your intention you may want to reread it and better express what...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 534
Posted By crewshell

What area should I be looking at and measuring to...

What area should I be looking at and measuring to see if new tires will fit?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 04:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,977
Posted By crewshell

I like it! The the tape seems to have pretty...

I like it! The the tape seems to have pretty tight overlap... I have no clue how much is right, but it seems a little tigther then what I have. I think its a matter of taste.

looks good!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 01:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 796
Posted By crewshell

props to him for using the search function... ...

props to him for using the search function...

you just can't please everyone can you?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 12:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 534
Posted By crewshell

In general, what amount of funds should I budget...

In general, what amount of funds should I budget to more "city" friendly tires?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 534
Posted By crewshell

Well, I am new to cycling for sure, but I'm no...

Well, I am new to cycling for sure, but I'm no coach slug :).

Do you not know what type of tread that is?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-08, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 534
Posted By crewshell

shameless bump, can can anyone tell me that type...

shameless bump, can can anyone tell me that type of tire thread that is? and if its too slick for a beginner in the city...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 05:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 534
Posted By crewshell

Thanks for all the advice guys. My main...

Thanks for all the advice guys.

My main issue is just feeling steady over these crappy roads... I went to signal out for a left lane and that with hitting a few cracks in the road about toppeled...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 534
Posted By crewshell

Wheel Size... City ride, beginner... unsure

Ok, as many of you know I am a proud owner of a new road bike. I got it to ride to crew practice each morning ( about 3 miles ) to commute around the city a bit and to start training for the Nations...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 11:14 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

Well there ya go! You learn something new every...

Well there ya go! You learn something new every day... I didn't even notice that the small part on the thread was a cap and was intended to be screwed tight after pumping...

Thanks for the Info...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 11:05 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,073
Posted By crewshell

Company A has a reputation for buying great...

Company A has a reputation for buying great brands on their way down and then turning the outfits into mass produced items sold across the board, thus hurting LBS.

Company B attempted to do the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,388
Posted By crewshell

If sales taxes are needed to run society (as the...

If sales taxes are needed to run society (as the majority of people want it ran) then theres nothing wrong with taxing online purchases...

Now, dont get me started on how the income tax is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 10:30 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

No, but there are tiny holes in the end spring...

No, but there are tiny holes in the end spring loaded stem tip that can get jammed with sand, grit, water, dirt... no need to cause undo wear and tear.

I'm not sure whats strange about that...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,575
Posted By crewshell

oooooh haha no... he did NOT go there! hahaha!

oooooh haha no... he did NOT go there! hahaha!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-08, 09:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

Anyone skipping to the last page should know that...

Anyone skipping to the last page should know that I uploaded a new photo with some of the changes recommended.

I decided to keep the valve caps on, I'd like to keep the stem tips clean.

Let...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By crewshell

haha, true very true.

haha, true very true.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-08, 11:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 866
Posted By crewshell

if you go slightly used you get get a much better...

if you go slightly used you get get a much better bike... I got an 07 Alpe D'Huez for 500... granted not every deal is going to be rock bottom but I definitely saw deals better than those LBS with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By crewshell

Ok Update. I ran the bracket under warm water...

Ok Update. I ran the bracket under warm water (to get it to expand just a bit) making sure not to soak the carbon post and then tabbed it again with a little pressure and off it poped!

YES.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By crewshell

I wacked it pretty hard on my work stand... aka...

I wacked it pretty hard on my work stand... aka the floor, but I am afraid any more pressure may hurt the carbon seat post...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

Goodall, I hear ya completely on those things....

Goodall, I hear ya completely on those things. Its all good. I am not a cyclist yet... but I'd like to look the part.... will probably make learning a bit easier! Your out in arlington huh? not to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-08, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By crewshell

A man who refers to himself in the third person...

A man who refers to himself in the third person is pushing out insults on others! You are such an asset to this community!

OP: If you dont like the color scheme you could always do a customer...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-08, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 458
Posted By crewshell

Saddle bracket... fused? (photos)

I have the somewhat standard saddle bracket, one bolt action that holds down the saddle with a small cross bar. The saddle angle is set with tiny ridges.

I went to change the seat angle today...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-08, 10:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,173
Posted By crewshell

yes it definitely had database errors going out...

yes it definitely had database errors going out for users. Fixed now.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 02:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

again with the lack of contributing constructive...

again with the lack of contributing constructive opinions and heavy on the insults! I love it!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 02:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

When you make a rule or a law you don't consult...

When you make a rule or a law you don't consult the victims, they are going to be biased in the punishment. You need a rational, logical third party. I am not claiming to be one. But your inference...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 01:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

I nominate this for yet another post that does...

I nominate this for yet another post that does nothing to constructively converse or debate but instead throws names around like a school child. Good show ol man! Good Show!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 12:49 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

your obviously dont track baseball and its steady...

your obviously dont track baseball and its steady decline since their last strike huh? The whole commercialization of sports makes me sick.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 12:47 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

This is EXACTLY the point. People have faked CAR...

This is EXACTLY the point. People have faked CAR ACCIDENTS and DEATHS before to get out of drug testing. He was not burying a child, he was making arrangements for the child at a funneral home,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 11:13 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

You know who looses when both the players and the...

You know who looses when both the players and the league have a union?

The fans.

But maybe thats a good thing, because when the fans disappear, so does the money, and when the money...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 09:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,093
Posted By crewshell

1) Yes, I just can't STAND those parents who have...

1) Yes, I just can't STAND those parents who have bumper stickers about their kids as Cops serving to protect us! How dare they!

2) And because YOU dont see something, obviously means it doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

Lots of good info in this thread guys, thanks for...

Lots of good info in this thread guys, thanks for all of the feedback! I'm surprised at how large this thread has grown! I'm getting some riding in now and hope to get some real distance in either...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 08:46 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,406
Posted By crewshell

This article gives absolutely no context what so...

This article gives absolutely no context what so ever. Whats Impe's History? What rules did he agree to when he began racing? How much notice did he have about the drug test?

I agree things are...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-08, 08:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,014
Posted By crewshell

Hmmm, I have a 3 mile commute to rowing practice...

Hmmm, I have a 3 mile commute to rowing practice each morning that I intend to ride my Roadie too (07 Lemond Alpe D'Huez). Then from rowing to work its another 3.2 miles. I wouldn't mind having a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 05:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

That is a sweet photo... His shoes dont look like...

That is a sweet photo... His shoes dont look like shoes at all... just straps and nylon!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 545
Posted By crewshell

Riding Rules, City - Residential area

Ok So I'm curious, how does everyone on the board handle stop signs, intersections, sidewalks in the part of the city that's row homes and apartments? (Meaning not commercial and not alot of traffic)...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 04:03 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

Forgive my ignorance but uhhh, is "fredliest" an...

Forgive my ignorance but uhhh, is "fredliest" an inside joke?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

yea I think thats it...

yea I think thats it...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

I'll look into cutting the dork disk, if not I'll...

I'll look into cutting the dork disk, if not I'll leave it till I get a full tune up.

and I definitely will fix the angle today.

I just wonder... how far of a forward / downward lean is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 01:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,379
Posted By crewshell

Update: I took it in and the 2 techs...

Update:

I took it in and the 2 techs thought it was just clear coat and paint worn away from the tire. They seemed to think it was fine. They also said I would be able to hear cracking and...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 12:41 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

really? an 07 for less then 30% of the orginial...

really? an 07 for less then 30% of the orginial cost? The guy at the bike store thought I got a killer deal. His words were "you better buy that damn thing!" after I told him the price. He seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-08, 12:18 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 4,293
Posted By crewshell

Alright, I think I have a grasp on this... ...

Alright, I think I have a grasp on this...

Loose the clear plastic beyond the cassette (will do tonight)
Loose spoke reflectors (already done)
Change seat Angle (will do tonight)
Remove Valve...
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