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Forum: Commuting
02-05-10, 01:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,365
Posted By the_mac

It's a 4-mile commute, most people buy an SUV,...

It's a 4-mile commute, most people buy an SUV, but you could get away with just a decent pair of walking shoes. It's short enough that it's a legitimate walk.
Forum: Commuting
02-05-10, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,365
Posted By the_mac

It's a one-month job that may turn into a...

It's a one-month job that may turn into a permanent engagement, in which case I would keep the bike and move all my other bikes and such down to join it. Currently have a roadie and a full suspension...
Forum: Commuting
02-05-10, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,365
Posted By the_mac

Buying a new bike for a 4-mile commute, how's this?

My old commute was 7.5 miles (each way) and I would normally just use my roadie with racks and panniers, but I'm going to be on a consulting job out-of-town for a month and think I'll just treat...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-09, 07:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 24,722
Posted By the_mac

Just take the decals off your rims and stem, and...

Just take the decals off your rims and stem, and you'll be all set! All black and pretty, no need for anything else.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-08-09, 12:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,475
Posted By the_mac

Just push harder.

Just push harder.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-08, 01:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,194
Posted By the_mac

The crank-bros pedals are awesome, and they have...

The crank-bros pedals are awesome, and they have excellent customer service if durability ever becomes an issue.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-08, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,230
Posted By the_mac

If you don't have a perfect way of keeping your...

If you don't have a perfect way of keeping your feet dry, consider slathering on a good layer of vaseline on your feet, then putting on your socks, then shoes. It'll feel strange for about 30...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-16-08, 04:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,151
Posted By the_mac

MS Paint

MS Paint
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-08, 02:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,235
Posted By the_mac

Should have gotten the ceramic bearings, they're...

Should have gotten the ceramic bearings, they're so much smoother and you save 16g per pair :-D

Honestly though, sounds like you've got the right attitude to push through this and come out...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-08, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 706
Posted By the_mac

see if your gym has a spinning class or at least...

see if your gym has a spinning class or at least a few spinbikes you can use for training.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-08-08, 12:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,429
Posted By the_mac

When installing the crank bolts to the proper...

When installing the crank bolts to the proper torque, there are a number of things that happen on the way to reaching that spec.

1) the crankarm migrates up the spindle
2) the bolt gets a little...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-08, 11:02 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 12,938
Posted By the_mac

Not for nothing, but how do you know what the OP...

Not for nothing, but how do you know what the OP has dedicated his life to? Some people have good careers that bring more wealth than they need to live comfortably, and leave plenty of time to spend...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-08, 10:40 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,065
Posted By the_mac

The way that the new stuff is designed, when the...

The way that the new stuff is designed, when the battery gets low it stops shifting the front, but you can still shift the rear a couple hundred times before the battery is completely flat. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-08, 02:35 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 14,801
Posted By the_mac

The fatter you are, the more gravity affects you,...

The fatter you are, the more gravity affects you, meaning more watts for the coasting descent.

Now, the fatties also have a bigger surface area for wind to smash against.

These two forces work...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-01-08, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 803
Posted By the_mac

You might try re-asking her how you look, and...

You might try re-asking her how you look, and saying that you're hoping to drop 10 more pounds. 10 pounds doesn't sound like much, so she won't be worried about you becoming a toothpick right now.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-08, 02:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 863
Posted By the_mac

Nope, not quite right. Your head tube is at...

Nope, not quite right.

Your head tube is at a 73 degree angle, as measured clockwise from 9-o'clock (horizontal) when looking at the bike from the drive-side. So your steerer tube is 73 degrees...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-27-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,392
Posted By the_mac

And what about the pros that put on 40,000 miles...

And what about the pros that put on 40,000 miles a year?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-25-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 765
Posted By the_mac

no it doesn't. Look at the 4:00 position on...

no it doesn't.

Look at the 4:00 position on the right-side pulley, you can read 11T just behind the carbon.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-08, 11:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,579
Posted By the_mac

Just because the cage is stretched forward does...

Just because the cage is stretched forward does not mean it's being damaged. It's meant to be able to do that. If you can get into the big/big combo and don't hear any crunching / tearing /...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,555
Posted By the_mac

Don't complain to PBK, they're not the ones who...

Don't complain to PBK, they're not the ones who want the extra cash, it's the government who are imposing the customs fee. The price PBK quoted you is the right one, and any money you have to pay...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,918
Posted By the_mac

http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/d/Ducati%2010...

http://www.superbike.co.uk/imageBank/d/Ducati%201098R.jpg

Supported on only one side of the hub. Probably has to deal with a little more stress, and the penalty for failure is a little steeper. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-08, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,131
Posted By the_mac

The biggest factor in losing weight is to eat...

The biggest factor in losing weight is to eat fewer calories. For the next 34 weeks, eat less than what you used to, more vegetables, few liquid calories, and nothing that you know is bad for you. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-08, 10:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,078
Posted By the_mac

adjust your front derailer stops so that when in...

adjust your front derailer stops so that when in the big-small combo, you have minimal clearance between chain and the side plate of your derailer. Then your derailer will act as a chainguide.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-08, 09:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By the_mac

Tires popping is not a concern. Those tires are...

Tires popping is not a concern. Those tires are NOT ideal.

Let's think about this realistically. If you're carrying 75% of your weight on the back tire (pretty typical), you'll have somewhere...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-01-08, 09:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,515
Posted By the_mac

Yes, and also to prevent saddle sores. Saddle...

Yes, and also to prevent saddle sores. Saddle sores are when the bacteria that lives on your skin is able to enter through an abrasion and form a local infection. If the cream has an antibacterial...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-08, 08:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 876
Posted By the_mac

I'm superstitious about unclipping when I come to...

I'm superstitious about unclipping when I come to a stop. I'm afraid I'll fall over if I don't.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-01-08, 08:55 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,867
Posted By the_mac

The marshmallows are great for the price. But I...

The marshmallows are great for the price. But I did this back when the EX51's (well, I used 71's) were about as cheap as it got for canalphones, so at the time, the sonys were budget, and they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-08, 08:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,659
Posted By the_mac

If you want to get REALLY wacky, use regular road...

If you want to get REALLY wacky, use regular road brakes to your brifters and get a set of disc brakes mounted and run the cables to your flat bar brakes. Four brakes that way, and you can use...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-08, 09:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,816
Posted By the_mac

Given how much it probably weighs, I'd say that...

Given how much it probably weighs, I'd say that costco has a descent bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-08, 08:58 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,867
Posted By the_mac

You know those foam expanding earplugs that you...

You know those foam expanding earplugs that you get at the druggist to block out noise? Take one of those and cut it to half the length, and poke a hole along the axis. The tube on the earpiece...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,653
Posted By the_mac

Had my rear hanger replaced and my rear triangle...

Had my rear hanger replaced and my rear triangle aligned yesterday at the shop. Took about ten seconds to put the tools on, and about 30 seconds to use them.

Take it to the shop, they'll get you...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-28-08, 06:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,816
Posted By the_mac

The thing is, even if the 8-inch CAN offer more...

The thing is, even if the 8-inch CAN offer more stopping power, as long as the 6-inch can lock the front, then they're both limited by the traction of your tires, not by the power of your brakes. In...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 02:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,205
Posted By the_mac

I'm much too fat for this sport, and as such,...

I'm much too fat for this sport, and as such, which is good for winter riding up here in Canadaland, even if I'm in the banana belt of our nation. Though to be honest, I almost prefer riding in...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,115
Posted By the_mac

I dunno man, I'd be awfully tempted to go with...

I dunno man, I'd be awfully tempted to go with faux spruce or faux pine... fir was just never as big as it deserved to be :D
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-08, 07:20 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 6,368
Posted By the_mac

If your dad wants you do do some more organized...

If your dad wants you do do some more organized competition, how about asking him about getting involved in the local racing scene? And getting a cycling coach / mentor (even if it's just a local...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 1,604
Posted By the_mac

I watch the pedestrian crossing signs at the...

I watch the pedestrian crossing signs at the lights I'm approaching, and if they're flashing Don'tWalk, I sprint to make the light before it gets red. What sucks is when you get two or three lights...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-08, 04:36 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,321
Posted By the_mac

1) Grow a pair and take the lane when its...

1) Grow a pair and take the lane when its necessary for your safety.

Also, it's normal for the real pain to set in later. I finished the last 8 miles of my commute last month with a broken arm...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-18-08, 11:35 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,284
Posted By the_mac

I'm a glutton. But my most fun ride recently...

I'm a glutton.

But my most fun ride recently was one where I was out on the cruiser bike in flip flops riding through the remnants of Hurricane Ike (but I'm WAAAAAY inland, so it was just storms)...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-09-08, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 510
Posted By the_mac

Get out and ride. 10 miles of singletrack...

Get out and ride.

10 miles of singletrack should take anywhere from 45 minutes to 75 minutes to ride (depends on a bunch of factors). So get on the bike and BLAST an hour long ride in the woods...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-02-08, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 790
Posted By the_mac

Bau's advice about wanting your legs almost fully...

Bau's advice about wanting your legs almost fully extended at the bottom of your pedal stroke is spot on.

The advice about checking clearance to determine fit, not so much. That used to be the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-28-08, 09:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 429
Posted By the_mac

I'm running tubes and regular tires on mavic UST...

I'm running tubes and regular tires on mavic UST rims right now (crossland). It's a pain to get them mounted, but once on they work fine.

You could probably also try using a standard tire without...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-26-08, 11:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,285
Posted By the_mac

how about mounting a regular lever in the...

how about mounting a regular lever in the standard position to control the front brake, and mounting an aero-brake (like for tt bars) at the end of the bar, with the lever pointing inwards for the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-21-08, 12:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,985
Posted By the_mac

A couple things... 1) How would friction...

A couple things...

1) How would friction brifters even work?
2) Most IGH designs need very accurate amounts of pull and would work better indexed.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-18-08, 11:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 46,674
Posted By the_mac

I've found that a waterjet gives the cleanest and...

I've found that a waterjet gives the cleanest and most consistent cuts. A jig at work really helps with setting the length.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-08, 06:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,466
Posted By the_mac

Throw away your scale (or give it to the...

Throw away your scale (or give it to the wife.....)

Get a cheap tailor's tape and track a few measurements. Measure waits, chest, neck, as those will give you a great estimate of fat loss. The...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-16-08, 11:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,583
Posted By the_mac

Axles are hardened steel. You do not try to...

Axles are hardened steel. You do not try to thread hardened steel if you like your tools very much.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 04:09 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,858
Posted By the_mac

They exist, though legality depends on where you...

They exist, though legality depends on where you live, where you're using it, and how.
http://www.phonejammer.com/ (or any other similar site, they're just the first google link).

The portable...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-08-08, 12:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,152
Posted By the_mac

I'd e-mail trek and let them know about it. ...

I'd e-mail trek and let them know about it. They'll probably want to see the post and will likely offer you a replacement (and who knows, maybe some other swag as well).

Even if they tell you to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 556
Posted By the_mac

Around here, pretty much everything is decent...

Around here, pretty much everything is decent grade asphalt, but there's one really gorgeous stretch about two miles long right by my place that was recently repaved and it's smooth as glass. Some...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-08, 07:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,177
Posted By the_mac

Sure, and who cares how much weight you've lost,...

Sure, and who cares how much weight you've lost, there's always Tom Stormcrowe who's lost more :)

But if you've worked hard on the bike to lose weight and get into a better overall condition, this...
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