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03-14-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By spackler

I have a 72 degree angle, would it be the same?

I have a 72 degree angle, would it be the same?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,762
Posted By spackler

I've been wanting to check this out... the latest...

I've been wanting to check this out... the latest from Garmin. They have different versions, basic w/ HR for about $110, one w/ HR and a foot pod for running for $213, and then one with all of that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-07, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By spackler

Thanks all!

Thanks all!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-07, 06:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 329
Posted By spackler

Advice? Minor fit adjustments?

Sometimes, when I'm out riding, I feel a little pinch in my hips and lower back/sides and my toes go numb a little. Searching the forums, I found some information (see below). Reading this, it sounds...
02-26-07, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,613
Posted By spackler

Thanks schnee and dirtyphotons. I really want to...

Thanks schnee and dirtyphotons. I really want to give the guy a fair shot so I'm sure I'll just keep plugging away. After thinking about it, I think what bugged me most was everyone getting on me...
02-26-07, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,613
Posted By spackler

For all those that people that are saying that...

For all those that people that are saying that people are asking the same questions and they are probably answered in this tread, how many of those that have said, "he's busy given the group buy so...
02-26-07, 07:07 AM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,613
Posted By spackler

My order number is <250 and the confirm e-mail I...

My order number is <250 and the confirm e-mail I got from him is dated 1/25/07. I sent a reply to this e-mail with no response... well, at least not until I got a confirm that my credit card has been...
02-25-07, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,613
Posted By spackler

No worries... it is just weird like I'm the only...

No worries... it is just weird like I'm the only one that doesn't get a response. Good thing I have a big ego else I'd have to take this personally and cry myself to sleep at night. ; )

Oh well,...
02-25-07, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,613
Posted By spackler

Hey there, I'm just wondering what the secret is....

Hey there, I'm just wondering what the secret is. If you look at my post, I'm saying I don't know his story and I'm saying it is his business and he can run it however he wants. I'm just asking how...
02-25-07, 09:40 AM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,613
Posted By spackler

What's your secret? I was looking into one of his...

What's your secret? I was looking into one of his bikes a couple of years ago, e-mailed a few times, called a few times, never heard from him and went w/ a used cheapo conversion instead. Saw this...
02-12-07, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,806
Posted By spackler

It sounds like you're responding to me... so...

It sounds like you're responding to me... so after reading your response, I realize I should have specified that I only bought the frame and not a complete bike. Do you know if that changes things?
02-11-07, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,806
Posted By spackler

Did you also buy a headset from them? I'm in on...

Did you also buy a headset from them? I'm in on the group buy and am debating on buying one of their headsets. I find it hard to believe they'd just toss one in if you didn't order it, but eh, what...
01-24-07, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By spackler

How do I tell if my bottom bracket will fit?

I built a fixie out of an '84 Trek 660 series road bike. I'm using the crank/bottom bracket that came with it (Suntour I believe). However, over in the SS/FG forum, there is a group buy on a new IRO...
01-04-07, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 401
Posted By spackler

A tale of 2 bikes...

B/f we get to my post:
I have this same post over in MTBR.com so my apologies to those that visit both sites and have read this twice.
I have an earlier post here on BF.net where I asked about...
12-30-06, 03:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 743
Posted By spackler

What about these 2 brands?

How come I don't hear much about Bianchi or Marin mountain bikes? I've narrowed my short list down to about 6 and there is a Bianchi and 2 Marins on that short list. Specifically:

This 06 Bianchi...
11-29-06, 05:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,914
Posted By spackler

Found this looking at Treks... for those that may...

Found this looking at Treks... for those that may be looking:

Component Comparison

Shimano
Best XTR
Deore XT
Deore LX
Better Deore
Alivio
11-29-06, 12:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,914
Posted By spackler

Does any suck more than the other? Help please.

Does any suck more than the other? Help please.
11-29-06, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,914
Posted By spackler

Thanks for the quick replies! Any thoughts on...

Thanks for the quick replies! Any thoughts on forks? It seems like the ones I'm looking at most often are: Rock Shox Dart 1, Rock Shox Dart 2, Marzocchi MZ-3, and I even saw a Rock Shox Judy J1 on a...
11-29-06, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,914
Posted By spackler

Parts Hierarchy?

Can anyone point me to a parts hierarchy? I'm getting back into mountain bikes after being out for a long time and I'm looking at bikes trying to figure out the best bang for the buck. What parts I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-06, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By spackler

I actually just ran into this putting bullhorns...

I actually just ran into this putting bullhorns on my fixed gear. Yes, it takes another type of brake cable, or at least another type of end on the brake cable. I learned there are 2 types during my...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-06, 06:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 2,203
Posted By spackler

Does anyone have any thoughts on a collapsible...

Does anyone have any thoughts on a collapsible baton? I have been thinking about checking these out.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-06, 08:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By spackler

Thanks! That helps!

Thanks! That helps!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By spackler

Is the soniclink the only way to upload your...

Is the soniclink the only way to upload your stats to the PC? How is it different from the uplink?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By spackler

Polar CS300 HRM - Anyone know anything about it?

It looks relatively new and being a gadget geek and in the market for a new HRM, I am intrigued. Link. (http://www.polarusa.com/Products/cs/cs300.asp?cat=consumer)

I'm also looking for feedback on...
04-12-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 455
Posted By spackler

Brake (not "break") Squeal

I've done the obligatory search and found some info, but nothing that specifically sounds like my issue. I have also posted this in the bicycle mechanics forum here....
04-12-06, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,148
Posted By spackler

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but hey, I used...

Sorry to resurrect an old thread, but hey, I used the search function!

Why does vibration mean the brakes need to be toed in? I just got new rims for my fixed gear conversion. The brake pads came...
03-29-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 467
Posted By spackler

When I type www.bikeforums.net into the browser,...

When I type www.bikeforums.net into the browser, I actually get Warnings and Fatal Errors saying permission is denied, something about line 20... weird stuff.

When I link to it through the...
03-08-06, 04:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,095
Posted By spackler

There was a thread about these wheels a little...

There was a thread about these wheels a little while ago ("Anybody need wheels?") and I've e-mailed the guy a few times with questions. He has always been very quick to reply and these wheels do...
03-07-06, 07:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,095
Posted By spackler

Crap? Seriously?

Okay, so I hear that the Suzue Jr's aren't the greatest flip flop rear hub around, but really, are they all that bad? I mean they do make a lot of hubs and I've heard the higher end stuff is pretty...
02-23-06, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,091
Posted By spackler

I think it was pushed back about 20 mins. After...

I think it was pushed back about 20 mins. After that Gonzaga game the other night, I set my DVR to record an extra hour. There is no telling w/ late night ESPN/ESPN2 coverage.
02-21-06, 10:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,395
Posted By spackler

I'm not sure how ghetto this is - it looks pretty...

I'm not sure how ghetto this is - it looks pretty sharp to me - but Mike552 stepped me through his process here:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=174935
02-20-06, 09:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,147
Posted By spackler

Do either of these types expand the cockpit? I...

Do either of these types expand the cockpit? I bought a cheap used bike to convert into my first fixed gear but the cockpit is just a little short. My first thought would be to get some bullhorns...
02-19-06, 10:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By spackler

WOW! This is perfect and exactly what I was...

WOW! This is perfect and exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to write this out!
02-19-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,968
Posted By spackler

Good lookin bike! Do you have any tips on...

Good lookin bike! Do you have any tips on painting? I have a bike I just picked up w/ a lot of chips and scratches too. It needs some paint, but it is only worthy of the $1.97 Krylon job. Did you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-06, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By spackler

There are scratches and chips in the paint and...

There are scratches and chips in the paint and specks of rust in some of those scratches and chips. But hey, they are only asking $75. Is that too much? I thought I'd ask them if they'd go $50 or so...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-06, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By spackler

Dent in Downtube -

I found a cheapo used Trek road bike for sale at the LBS that I'm considering b/c I want to try out the fixie lifestyle. It is late 80's and Reynolds 501 steel. The thing is, it has a small dent...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-13-06, 07:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 681
Posted By spackler

I've never routed cables myself, but my $.02...

I've never routed cables myself, but my $.02 (based solely on my limited experience) is that those campy cables being so tight against the handlebars makes it tough to put on the clip on aero bars....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-06, 07:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 535
Posted By spackler

Hincapie on FitTV Tonight

Just thought I'd share for those that may not have seen this already...

http://fittv.discovery.com/tvlistings/series.jsp?series=112507&gid=0&channel=FIT
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-06, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 404
Posted By spackler

Bike Accessories Questions

Just a few misc questions I've been wondering about lately...

1. Looking at the various pics of everyone's rides, I haven't seen many aero bars. Why is that? Is it b/c everyone rides in groups and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 07:37 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 5,920
Posted By spackler

I agree... and disagree. I agree b/c it is...

I agree... and disagree.

I agree b/c it is gratifying to do the work yourself - for some people. This same concept applies to your home. Do you call the cable co to install your cable modem? Or a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-05, 05:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 4,034
Posted By spackler

We have a bike shop that has that and it is nice!...

We have a bike shop that has that and it is nice!




Argh... who is John Galt?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,703
Posted By spackler

Are there a lot of hills? Could it be you're...

Are there a lot of hills? Could it be you're building muscle? Rather than the scale it can be better to measure your *weight* using your mirror and your clothes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 02:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,895
Posted By spackler

I guess if nobody else wants to, then I guess...

I guess if nobody else wants to, then I guess I'll say it... "get the one that fits best". If I'm not mistaken, these all have different geometries. Trek is more of a straight top tube, Giant has the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-05, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 293
Posted By spackler

When I went looking for a new bike I got really...

When I went looking for a new bike I got really good vibes from Midwest Cyclery in Westport. I ended up buying a bike from Santa Fe Trails Bicycles in Leavenworth, KS though (about 30 mins outside of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-05, 11:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,000
Posted By spackler

Is that Sarthe blue or black? It looks black to...

Is that Sarthe blue or black? It looks black to me. It looks an awfully lot like the Livestrong bike to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-05, 10:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By spackler

Debris was my initial thought too, but I couldn't...

Debris was my initial thought too, but I couldn't find any. Maybe it was buried down in there and just finally came out.

They are pretty new. Only a couple hundred miles on them.

I'll check to...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-05, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 567
Posted By spackler

Question Re: Clipless Pedals - but it isn't "which to buy"

I was on a long ride yesterday (my first metric century) and after a stop I could not clip into my left pedal. I have the Speedplay X-5s. I stopped at a 2nd SAG to look things over and the left...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-05, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 252
Posted By spackler

Tracking Ride Details

Does anyone track their ride conditions - specifically wind? I just got back from a ride and checked weather.com and accuweather.com and they said southerly winds & 6 mph. However, when I was on the...
07-16-05, 12:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,495
Posted By spackler

Does anyone track their ride conditions -...

Does anyone track their ride conditions - specifically wind? I just got back from a ride and checked weather.com and accuweather.com and they said southerly winds & 6 mph. However, when I was on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-05, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,895
Posted By spackler

My Sarthe has a "Made in the USA"...

My Sarthe has a "Made in the USA" sticker.
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