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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-07-15, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,528
Posted By brentvelo

Months later. It's back. Something is wrong with...

Months later. It's back. Something is wrong with this bike. Maybe not enough to ALWAYS make an issue, but enough where somewhere something gets out of alignment, or worn too quickly or something. Not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-15, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,494
Posted By brentvelo

BB30 Wave Washer? Is it necessary?

Hey guys. Hope SOMEBODY can help me here. Last season my Caad10 started to feel "draggy" somewhere in the drive train. I even posted about on here. After a new BB30 and a brand new set of Ksyrium...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-21-15, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,528
Posted By brentvelo

No rubbing of the wheel that I can tell. I am...

No rubbing of the wheel that I can tell. I am running brand new Ksyrium Elites right now and they are plenty stiff. I'm just at a loss here. Rode yesterday and still felt the sluggishness. Almost...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-20-15, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,528
Posted By brentvelo

CAAD10 Drivetrain Drag Nightmare!!??

Please help! I have a 2014 Cannondale Caad10 SRAM Rival. I have owned this bike since early last season (February). I am having a slight but noticeable drive train drag (harder to pedal) sensation...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-09-12, 10:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,748
Posted By brentvelo

I'm definitely partial to Mavic's from past...

I'm definitely partial to Mavic's from past experience. I know they're not aero at all but stiff as hell and I've NEVER had to true a set. The 420's look cool and the Zipp's are the latest and newest...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-09-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,748
Posted By brentvelo

Real world race/everyday wheelset!

I'm a former very competitive (consistent top 10's) cat 4 weekend warrior. Getting back at riding and hopefully racing this season. I'm looking at 3 wheel sets to use as everyday trainers and in...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-11, 09:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,163
Posted By brentvelo

Supposedly the BB30 is somewhat less maintenance....

Supposedly the BB30 is somewhat less maintenance. Definitely cheaper to replace if needed...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-11, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By brentvelo

Continental GP 4000S....Maxxis...

Continental GP 4000S....Maxxis Columbiere....Continental GP4000(the regular non "S" ones)...I have used all three of these and they are all great for hard training and racing. The Maxxis are cheaper...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,286
Posted By brentvelo

They should just change the name of this site to...

They should just change the name of this site to psimetisgod.com! The Mavic's are probably the most durable of the bunch. The Zipp 101's are nice but probably too expensive for what they are. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-11, 11:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 686
Posted By brentvelo

Pearl Izumi's are all around a 9" inseam for a...

Pearl Izumi's are all around a 9" inseam for a medium. Some of the Mavic bibs have a 7" inseam i think. Most of the newer Garneau bibs are the longer 11" inseam.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-11, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,267
Posted By brentvelo

Heck. Now I'm also considering the Cosmic...

Heck. Now I'm also considering the Cosmic Carbones as well as the SL's. Is the Aero Advantage worth the weight penalty? How durable are they?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 07:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,267
Posted By brentvelo

I'll check into it...$699 would be way too good...

I'll check into it...$699 would be way too good to pass up.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,267
Posted By brentvelo

Yes. I know that I should "Contact Psimet" or...

Yes. I know that I should "Contact Psimet" or "Get some Soul's, ROL's, or Williams" blah, blah...I actually emailed Psimet over a month ago with no response. I was looking to spend anywhere from...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,267
Posted By brentvelo

Thanks Steve90068....But my LBS can get me a...

Thanks Steve90068....But my LBS can get me a pretty good deal on the SL's and I try to support them If at all possible. Awesome deal though! They should sell pretty quickly....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,267
Posted By brentvelo

Yeah...I am leaning towards the SL's. They look...

Yeah...I am leaning towards the SL's. They look better than the SR's with the red anodized hubs and unpainted sections on the rim. I weigh about 165 so they should be plenty stiff.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-11, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,267
Posted By brentvelo

2011 Mavic Ksyrium SL vs. Ksyrium SR

I am going to purchase one of these two wheelsets. I personally have had the SL's in the past and really liked them. They were pretty much bombproof, light, etc. The SR's are basically an R-Sys rear...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-12-10, 09:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 615
Posted By brentvelo

That was the last race I raced before taking a...

That was the last race I raced before taking a sabbatical from riding. My time was 10:58 as a cat 4.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-10, 03:51 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 15,204
Posted By brentvelo

Heck, i think even most pros gain 15 or so pounds...

Heck, i think even most pros gain 15 or so pounds in the offseason....
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By brentvelo

Question about BB30...

I just purchased a 2010 Fuji Roubaix ACR 1.0 which has a BB30 bottom bracket. I am planning on changing out the stock FSA crank with a SRAM Force. Will i need to also remove the bearings from the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 341
Views: 20,300
Posted By brentvelo

don't forget about lance and nike. they do more...

don't forget about lance and nike. they do more for him than anyone. i think that he will win the tour this year. a former pro i ride with was saying that really, lance is right on track for peaking...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-14-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 771
Posted By brentvelo

leipheimer all the way. he will take the pink...

leipheimer all the way. he will take the pink jersey in the tt. with horner and lance to work for him he has it all the way.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-10-09, 05:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,888
Posted By brentvelo

it all depends in how tall you are and what you...

it all depends in how tall you are and what you weigh relative to that. some top protour riders are in the 170's. they are over 6 feet tall. even the taller racers in the protour don't get into the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-11-09, 07:20 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,674
Posted By brentvelo

this is so ridiculous.

this is so ridiculous.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-09, 06:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,674
Posted By brentvelo

the french really have it in for him. why does he...

the french really have it in for him. why does he even mess with racing the tour again? but, it would really irk them bad if he goes and wins it again! ha!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-09, 06:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 566
Posted By brentvelo

2008 Fuji SL-1 specs?

my lbs found me a closeout on a 2008 fuji sl-1 that i couldn't pass up. i needed to know the stem length for the stem that comes stock on a 53cm(m/l) frame. i cant find it on the site anymore. does...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-30-09, 05:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 722
Posted By brentvelo

european online shops...

how fast is the shipping with some of these shops. i know they are a ton cheaper on parts. chainreaction was the one i was most interested in. it seems to be the biggest. any info or suggestions on...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-09, 06:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,402
Posted By brentvelo

the aksiums might be the one mavic wheel that i...

the aksiums might be the one mavic wheel that i would never purchase again. they are very heavy 1800+ grams. the skewers are horrible. and they need truing more often than any other mavic wheel in my...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

i talked to the insurance lady today. i sent her...

i talked to the insurance lady today. i sent her the police report, my bike and clothing shop estimates, the first part of the hospital bill, and proof that i was off work for a few days. the bike is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 10:10 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

i might contact my lawyer just for advice. he is...

i might contact my lawyer just for advice. he is a real cutthroat, too!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

this all just really sucks.

this all just really sucks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 10:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

i mean the wheels could be trued if they arent...

i mean the wheels could be trued if they arent too bad, which they are horrible now, but they wont be the same ever as before. just to give an example. and say there is a scratch on the frame or...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

she is with state farm insurance. i am going to...

she is with state farm insurance. i am going to look at the bike today.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 09:33 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 4,426
Posted By brentvelo

if you kept the arione you could have used one of...

if you kept the arione you could have used one of the ics clip in bags. they look as nice as a saddle bag can look.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 09:31 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

yeah, she said " i didn't see you until you were...

yeah, she said " i didn't see you until you were on my windshield". wtf!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 09:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

yeah i have contacted her insurance this morning....

yeah i have contacted her insurance this morning. i guess i will wait and see. thanks for all the info.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 05:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

yeah i got her info yesterday. she was actually...

yeah i got her info yesterday. she was actually very remorseful and concerned. i kind of felt bad for her for a minute. i am getting the police report today. the officer on the scene said he a has a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 05:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

i dont want to rip the lady off. but she made it...

i dont want to rip the lady off. but she made it clear that she is letting her insurance take care of it. so i want the absolute most i can get. i dont want to sue or anything i just want to totally...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 05:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

i did not report it to my insurance. do i need...

i did not report it to my insurance. do i need to? health or car? i did get the number of one older man who saw the whole thing. the police questioned at least two others. i dont think that there is...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-09, 05:01 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,938
Posted By brentvelo

i was hit by a car yesterday! now what?

yesterday an elderly lady turned in front of me and i struck her at about 25-30 miles an hour. i flipped over her car destroying her fender and windshield in the process. i am physically not too bad,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
03-18-09, 08:31 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,439
Posted By brentvelo

he stated the other day that he is looking for at...

he stated the other day that he is looking for at least a top ten in the giro. it's starting to look more and more like he really is gearing up for the tour. i think in the back of his mind he really...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-09, 04:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,504
Posted By brentvelo

i have an 08 roubaix limited. i race on it and i...

i have an 08 roubaix limited. i race on it and i love it. great bike for the price.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,442
Posted By brentvelo

mavic deemax! ha!

mavic deemax! ha!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-09, 07:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 243
Posted By brentvelo

new frame or upgrade parts?

currently i own an 08 fuji roubaix limited frame (aluminum) with ultegra sl. i use it as my training and race bike. i race as much as i can every season. racing is my main reason for riding. should i...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-25-09, 08:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,439
Posted By brentvelo

the Giro is the only race that i have ever heard...

the Giro is the only race that i have ever heard of the riders complaining that it was TOO HARD! awesome!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
02-24-09, 08:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,439
Posted By brentvelo

he hasnt actually said he is going to the giro to...

he hasnt actually said he is going to the giro to win. he has been keeping his goals somewhat to himself.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 09:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,751
Posted By brentvelo

nike still does make cycling clothes, or at least...

nike still does make cycling clothes, or at least sell them with the swoosh on them, on the livestrong site. they have everything. bibs, jerseys, shorts, etc. the black and yellow does look good.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-22-09, 09:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,751
Posted By brentvelo

would be cool to see him on some sidi's.

would be cool to see him on some sidi's.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,751
Posted By brentvelo

personally my shimano's are my favorites. i was...

personally my shimano's are my favorites. i was just curious about any new nike designs. ie lance.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 11:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,751
Posted By brentvelo

i know levi wore a design from nike last year...

i know levi wore a design from nike last year that i have never seen before? anyone know anything about them? they were white with 3 velcro straps i think.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-21-09, 11:31 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,751
Posted By brentvelo

well if it says nike on the shoe. can be bought...

well if it says nike on the shoe. can be bought from the nike website. and comes in a nike box. i say it's a nike cycling shoe.
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