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Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-11, 03:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,033
Posted By pretzelface

Can't beat Sol Frost down at Austinbikes.

Can't beat Sol Frost down at Austinbikes.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
02-08-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,494
Posted By pretzelface

I'm just a cat 4, but in the races I do, here in...

I'm just a cat 4, but in the races I do, here in Austin, TX, the 11 is only necessary if there's a downhill finish. I like my 12-23 in flat races because I don't give up the 18t cog. 53x23 is usable...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-11, 02:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 331
Posted By pretzelface

I'm on my second set of Kool-Stop Salmons -...

I'm on my second set of Kool-Stop Salmons - they're a revelation compared to the stock 6600 pads, especially if you combine them with high-end housing like Nokon.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-11, 12:08 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,434
Posted By pretzelface

Get some Shimano PD-M520's - it's a basic pedal...

Get some Shimano PD-M520's - it's a basic pedal that works fine. If you've never used clipless pedals on a mountain bike before, you won't know what your preferences really are, so it doesn't make...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-10, 01:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,239
Posted By pretzelface

There's not anything wrong with the older ones,...

There's not anything wrong with the older ones, just that they switched to the new, wider body style a couple years back. You can Google the difference between a PD-5600 and a PD-5610. They're both...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-22-10, 04:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,125
Posted By pretzelface

I've been on a guy's wheel in a race when he...

I've been on a guy's wheel in a race when he started puking. It wasn't the most pleasant thing.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-14-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,994
Posted By pretzelface

In most cases, a CX bike is fine on the road....

In most cases, a CX bike is fine on the road. Some of them have kinda weird geometries, though. My Surly, for example, has a fairly slack head tube angle, and the fork I'm running, a carbon Bianchi,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-14-10, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,182
Posted By pretzelface

Bad rim strip?

Bad rim strip?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-10, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 914
Posted By pretzelface

I'd go with the Mavic rims, but I'd consider...

I'd go with the Mavic rims, but I'd consider lacing them to a high-quality loose-ball hub, like an Ultegra or Dura-Ace. That way, you don't need to take them to the LBS when the bearings get a bit...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-29-10, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By pretzelface

That's why I qualified my post with my location -...

That's why I qualified my post with my location - those types of hills just don't exist on CX courses around here. I've never traveled further than San Antonio for cyclocross, though, so my...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-10, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,045
Posted By pretzelface

I raced for two seasons on an old Haro with a 1"...

I raced for two seasons on an old Haro with a 1" threaded aluminium fork. Never had a problem. My current bike, a Surly with a Bianchi carbon fork, feels much more comfortable, but the geometry and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-28-10, 10:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By pretzelface

What are you going to be using the bike for?...

What are you going to be using the bike for? Cross racing, singletrack, commuting, pseudo-road bike? The only use I can honestly see for a 1x10 with such a wide gear range is for a dedicated...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-10, 04:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By pretzelface

Around here, it's usually $25-35 for the weekend...

Around here, it's usually $25-35 for the weekend races, sometimes as much as $50 for the biggest, most elaborate events. Less for the weekly training races.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-10, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By pretzelface

For the manufacturers that list their bikes' BB...

For the manufacturers that list their bikes' BB height instead of BB drop, does that generally assume a 23 mm tire? That'd put the axles at 333.6 mm.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-10, 01:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By pretzelface

If I'm buying a bike specifically to do mostly...

If I'm buying a bike specifically to do mostly crits and a few road races, I might as well get one with an ideal geometry for it, rather than a more general-purpose geometry. It kinda sucks, because...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-27-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,757
Posted By pretzelface

Pedal strike and BB height

I'm sort of shopping around for a new frame, even though I probably won't be able to pull the trigger until January. I'm wondering whether a slightly lower BB should be a deal-breaker for me. I like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-10, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By pretzelface

Hose the bike down outside when you get home,...

Hose the bike down outside when you get home, before all the road grime has the chance to dry. You'll save yourself some scrubbing later (although you'll still have to scrub occasionally). Pay...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-10, 02:48 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

Nor will the 8-speed Mavic hubs, if you really...

Nor will the 8-speed Mavic hubs, if you really want to be pedantic. :lol: Although I think a few were made with Shimano-compatible freehub bodies, rather than the now-defunct Mavic spline pattern.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-10, 10:01 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

Who's telling you that a freehub body splined for...

Who's telling you that a freehub body splined for an 8-speed cassette won't accept a 10-speed? The guy sounds completely clueless.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,371
Posted By pretzelface

A large carriage bolt, a couple of oak blocks,...

A large carriage bolt, a couple of oak blocks, and some washers make a serviceable headset press. I've never used it on a frame that wasn't steel, though. Installing crown races is trickier - again,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-21-10, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By pretzelface

Catlike has CPSC certification now.

Catlike has CPSC certification now.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 01:27 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

Barcons have their disadvantages too. You take...

Barcons have their disadvantages too. You take away some of the precision with more housing and longer cables. Probably not a big issue. You also have to manage to reach down to the end of your drops...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 11:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

My down tube shifters are indexed. I assume you...

My down tube shifters are indexed. I assume you meant to say "integrated shift levers," "brifters," or possibly "STI's."

To answer your question, though, your implication is correct. Racing at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,322
Posted By pretzelface

I prefer to think of it as "motivation."

I prefer to think of it as "motivation."
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,322
Posted By pretzelface

If it makes you feel faster, you'll be faster.

If it makes you feel faster, you'll be faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

I've wiped out shifting on rough terrain, but...

I've wiped out shifting on rough terrain, but again, nobody said using DT's for cyclocross was smart.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,371
Posted By pretzelface

Only time I have a shop work on my bikes is if...

Only time I have a shop work on my bikes is if the tool costs more than the service, and I know I won't use it enough to justify owning it, like a bottom bracket facer. I'm close to justifying a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

Yup. People talk about STI internals in...

Yup. People talk about STI internals in particular as though they're a hard drive or something, but I've never had one fail on me.

I don't think the "shifting more often" argument holds water....
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-10, 10:06 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,259
Posted By pretzelface

I love 'em, and if it weren't for racing, I'd...

I love 'em, and if it weren't for racing, I'd never buy brifters again. $80 or so for DA 7900 down tube shifters (plus whatever brake levers) vs. $500 or so for the STI's means more room in the...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-21-10, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,222
Posted By pretzelface

The difference between a jersey and bare skin is...

The difference between a jersey and bare skin is huge. Also, a sleeveless jersey looks tacky. :lol:
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-15-10, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,123
Posted By pretzelface

I'm not convinced there's any such thing as a...

I'm not convinced there's any such thing as a good "all-around" tire - it's always a trade-off. If you're really only going to buy one set of tires, I'd go with a fatter tire and a more aggressive...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 806
Posted By pretzelface

What've you got to lose? An entry fee? 45 minutes...

What've you got to lose? An entry fee? 45 minutes of your life to see if you'll fall in love with an awesome sport. Give it a shot!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-12-10, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 654
Posted By pretzelface

One race last season, I decided to race "up" a...

One race last season, I decided to race "up" a category, and entered the 3/4 instead of the 4's. When I showed up, I was surrounded by guys who race 2's on the road, including a couple of very strong...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-09-10, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 630
Posted By pretzelface

Now I know how the mountain bikers feel.

All my MTBer friends have stories about firing coaches because they made them ride on the road too much, and constantly whine about how road riding is some onerous chore and they'd rather be hitting...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 610
Posted By pretzelface

Urban CX, mud, and small apartments

Does this scenario sound familiar to anyone? I rode home after some muddy urban CX action, covered in mud. Hosed myself and my bike off as best I could before going inside, but still managed to track...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-08-10, 09:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By pretzelface

Yeah, I raced it in a bandit race last night and...

Yeah, I raced it in a bandit race last night and it was great. Most reliable shifting I've ever had in mud!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-04-10, 12:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By pretzelface

Steerer tube narrower than nominal spec

I'm trying to run a fork with a steerer tube that seems to be a little under 1-1/8". I've got a Cane Creek headset, and the product literature suggests inserting a spacer under the headset top cap....
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-04-10, 12:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By pretzelface

FYI, I did my first real CX workout on this setup...

FYI, I did my first real CX workout on this setup today, with a few intervals on a CX-ish loop in a local park. Some kinks to work out in the whole "frankenbike" thing, but overall, it rode like a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-10, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By pretzelface

A DT shifter is at least as reliable as a barcon,...

A DT shifter is at least as reliable as a barcon, probably more so. Only disadvantage is that it's potentially harder to use.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-10, 08:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By pretzelface

I really don't want barcons for cross - fumbling...

I really don't want barcons for cross - fumbling for a shifter in a place where it can affect my steering isn't my cup of tea.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-03-10, 12:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By pretzelface

Yeah, it's a standard road crank. It's also a...

Yeah, it's a standard road crank. It's also a commuter; CX gearing is a little low for keeping up with traffic. I figure I'll see if the 39 works as (effectively) a 1x10 before changing rings.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-10, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,081
Posted By pretzelface

Just how bad of an idea is this, really?

http://i56.tinypic.com/wtey3a.jpg

It's temporary, of course; I bought those shifters for the commuter setup. I'll eventually get some 105 shifters or something to race on, but not in time for the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-10, 07:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,547
Posted By pretzelface

I'll defer to you, since you've built more wheels...

I'll defer to you, since you've built more wheels than I have, but I've seen a Velocity Escape fail at the spoke hole (tubular version of the Aerohead). Never seen an eyeletted rim fail (knock on...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 03:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 569
Posted By pretzelface

Some manufacturers call it 27", some call it 28",...

Some manufacturers call it 27", some call it 28", and some call it 700c. With tubulars, this is the same size. This does NOT apply to clinchers.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-10, 01:51 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 13,291
Posted By pretzelface

If the US is so great at making everything except...

If the US is so great at making everything except spokes, why are you having such a hard time finding a US-made crankset?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-19-10, 01:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,284
Posted By pretzelface

Most of my training is at night once the time...

Most of my training is at night once the time changes - no time to ride in daylight after work, no incentive to get out immediately afterward, since like you said, I'd need lights for the end of the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-17-10, 03:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,141
Posted By pretzelface

I'm just recovering from a similar olecranon...

I'm just recovering from a similar olecranon break - mine wasn't displaced, though, and it's healing fine non-surgically. Sucks man.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-16-10, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,116
Posted By pretzelface

I have a pair of Specialized BG Comps that I like...

I have a pair of Specialized BG Comps that I like a lot for cross. It's helpful to avoid a carbon sole; a little bit of flex really helps when you're running. The Specialized also accept toe spikes,...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-12-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 955
Posted By pretzelface

It's this thinking that's got me contemplating...

It's this thinking that's got me contemplating ditching my wired PT for a Polar.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-09-10, 04:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 881
Posted By pretzelface

I'd say you just answered your own question....

I'd say you just answered your own question. Can't hurt to get some advice, even if you decide not to take it.
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