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Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-11, 07:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,247
Posted By jmsmke

Very surprising and troubling to hear this. ...

Very surprising and troubling to hear this.

I do most of my riding just north of Milwaukee (which is also a nice place to ride) but I do get out to the Blue Mounds/Black Earth area a few times a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-11, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 449
Posted By jmsmke

Who says Baum is not available in the states? ...

Who says Baum is not available in the states?

This bike shop on the northside of Chicago is a Baum dealer:
http://site.jdvbikes.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 645
Posted By jmsmke

Yes, Especially before racing. Calms the...

Yes,
Especially before racing. Calms the nerves and gets all your muscles/tendons nice and loose.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 03:08 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 8,203
Posted By jmsmke

You must be fun to be around at a party...

You must be fun to be around at a party...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 8,203
Posted By jmsmke

Some of these responses are interesting. The...

Some of these responses are interesting. The drinking habits the OP describes sound like the typical, normal drinking habits of many people I know-none of whom would ever consider the possibility...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-12-11, 06:55 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,815
Posted By jmsmke

Another trick for keeping hands warm that I don't...

Another trick for keeping hands warm that I don't believe anyone has mentioned is to alternate riding with one hand and putting the other hand behind your back. Moving your hand off the cold bar and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-11, 02:52 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 8,448
Posted By jmsmke

You mean this one? ...

You mean this one?
http://www.bellsbeer.com/files/1612/8097/9035/TwoHeatedGlassBttle.tif.png

It's absolutely incredible.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-10, 06:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,836
Posted By jmsmke

They are designed as part of a kit: ...

They are designed as part of a kit:
http://www.backcountry.com/images/items/medium/CST/CST0498/GREGN.jpg

I've seen the jersey on bonktown for cheap as well occasionally.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-10, 08:54 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 6,812
Posted By jmsmke

Gold: "Bullet PROOF Road Racing Tires" Silver:...

Gold: "Bullet PROOF Road Racing Tires"
Silver: "I'm sorry I have to drop you because you look like Lance"
Bronze: "The Knave Chronicals"
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,774
Posted By jmsmke

The correct number of bikes to own is s -1, where...

The correct number of bikes to own is s -1, where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-10, 11:58 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,396
Posted By jmsmke

:roflmao2: ...

:roflmao2:

http://www.projectmojave.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/lawrence.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 6,692
Posted By jmsmke

Beer in the bidon ...

Beer in the bidon (http://www.velominati.com/blog/beer-in-the-bidon/beer-in-the-bidon-field-test-update/)is your friend in the winter. My best winter rides are when I consume one bottle of water...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,323
Posted By jmsmke

Another silly saddle bag thread....everyone needs...

Another silly saddle bag thread....everyone needs to adhere to rules #29,30 and 31 (http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/#29) and get one of these:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 01:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,188
Posted By jmsmke

I did find the solid block pad thing kind of...

I did find the solid block pad thing kind of odd-they must not be as common with the tektros as I thought. My bike is a 2007 year model fwiw.
If the tektro's already have the replaceable pad...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,763
Posted By jmsmke

If youre looking for a really super snug fit you...

If youre looking for a really super snug fit you might want to check out the castelli aero race jersey.

Here's a review...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-10, 01:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,188
Posted By jmsmke

The only problem with this is that many tektro...

The only problem with this is that many tektro brakes come with pads that are a whole complete rubber block with no metal holder and the kool stop or other high end pads require a metal pad holder.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-10, 02:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,980
Posted By jmsmke

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kl2GKlgG_Xc/SOse7AGa5qI/...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_kl2GKlgG_Xc/SOse7AGa5qI/AAAAAAAAAgo/HrGCN8Sy5U8/s400/facepalm.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-10, 05:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,068
Posted By jmsmke

Nice saddle choice but now you need white Fizik...

Nice saddle choice but now you need white Fizik microtex bartape to complete the look.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-10, 04:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,630
Posted By jmsmke

Or you can use a shimano crankset with sram...

Or you can use a shimano crankset with sram everything else as long as you don't mind the crank not matching.
I've got an ultegra crank/bb and rival everything else and the front shifting is perfect.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 08:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 832
Posted By jmsmke

Yeah, I can attest to this. I spent a week in...

Yeah, I can attest to this. I spent a week in Boulder last year and got passed more times in a week than I do in an entire year in SE Wisconsin.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-10, 08:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,866
Posted By jmsmke

This post reminds me of this: ...

This post reminds me of this:
http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?559624-Bullet-PROOF-Road-Racing-Tires&...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 04:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,282
Posted By jmsmke

Get yourself one of these: ...

Get yourself one of these:
http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/product-images-large/lezyne-caddy-sack-silver-57473.jpg

or something similar, toss in jersey pocket, problem solved.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 591
Posted By jmsmke

Exactly what part of that bike is Tiagra level? ...

Exactly what part of that bike is Tiagra level?

I went through the specs and the shifters are 8 speed and are something called Sunrace, the derailleurs are shimano 2300 (which I believe is Sora)...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-10, 09:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 686
Posted By jmsmke

You really put your chain and cassette in the...

You really put your chain and cassette in the dishwasher?

The pulleys look fine to me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-30-10, 05:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,195
Posted By jmsmke

Correct...My post was intended for the OP, not...

Correct...My post was intended for the OP, not lovestoride



"More of"? so your not quite sure what cat the race was?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-10, 09:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,195
Posted By jmsmke

Depends on what you mean by 'braking' If you are...

Depends on what you mean by 'braking' If you are just feathering the rear a little to scrub off a bit of speed that is totally normal and ignore the idiots behind you.

However, I've seen guys...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-10, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 386
Posted By jmsmke

A good choice for an inexpensive entry level road...

A good choice for an inexpensive entry level road pedal would be these:http://www.competitivecyclist.com/road-bikes/product-components/2010-shimano-pd-r540-pedal-6895.321.0.html

I've got about...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-10, 12:08 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 5,656
Posted By jmsmke

Bikeforums needs more of this and less "Which...

Bikeforums needs more of this and less "Which bike should I buy?" or "Shimano or SRAM?"
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,363
Posted By jmsmke

Thanks for the link-I always read the competitive...

Thanks for the link-I always read the competitive cyclist 'whats new' blog but I somehow missed this one.

Definitely one of the best ones.
Forum: Great Lakes
07-22-10, 02:31 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 10,143
Posted By jmsmke

It happened behind me-I finished up front just...

It happened behind me-I finished up front just behind the sprint. I'm not sure what happened either but one of the guys who crashed was hanging around the alterra after the race and had a sling on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-10, 02:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,941
Posted By jmsmke

Tifosi. I've got both the slip and the pave...

Tifosi. I've got both the slip and the pave models-they are around 50$-60$ and come with three different lenses and a nice case.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-15-10, 11:08 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,383
Posted By jmsmke

Vredstein Fortezza Tricomp

Vredstein Fortezza Tricomp
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 12:09 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,288
Posted By jmsmke

I learned to appreciate Liggett and Sherwin more...

I learned to appreciate Liggett and Sherwin more after watching that Philadelphia International Cycling Championship on Comcast back a few weeks ago. The announcers were some guys who clearly had...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 11:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,633
Posted By jmsmke

Unfortunately for you this is not allowed under...

Unfortunately for you this is not allowed under the rules (http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/).

See rule #7.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-10, 10:57 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 5,914
Posted By jmsmke

Contador,Schleck,Evans,Basso.......whatever, none...

Contador,Schleck,Evans,Basso.......whatever, none of those guys stand a chance against the awesomeness that is Vladimir Karpets' russian metallica mullet:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-10, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,015
Posted By jmsmke

As of right now I'm unaffiliated. I do try to do...

As of right now I'm unaffiliated. I do try to do the fast group rides around town (usually the iscorp team ones) whenever I can fit them into my schedule, otherwise I'm hammering solo up and down...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-21-10, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 803,070
Posted By jmsmke

I know that, I think I just need to refocus my...

I know that, I think I just need to refocus my training on shorter, more intense rides. I do try to include some intervals into my longer rides but overall I still don't feel like I'm pushing myself...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-21-10, 12:22 PM
Replies: 12,012
Views: 803,070
Posted By jmsmke

Giro D Grafton 4/5 Criterium Entered my...

Giro D Grafton 4/5 Criterium


Entered my first race this weekend. Was really fun and intense and a huge learning experience. Things didn't start out so well as I rather idiotically pinned my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,015
Posted By jmsmke

I was in that race as well-it was actually my...

I was in that race as well-it was actually my first race. Luckily for me I had just fallen off the back before the crash and was able to just slowly steer around the wreckage. That looked pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-10, 10:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,004
Posted By jmsmke

This has been mine for awhile now: ...

This has been mine for awhile now:
http://www.grahamwatson.com/wallpapers/assortedwall/images/2009/parnic1024x768.jpg


Available...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-10, 05:29 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 11,818
Posted By jmsmke

Same with Mexican Coke. That's why I go to the...

Same with Mexican Coke. That's why I go to the Hispanic grocery store and stock up there.
No reasonable person should be putting high fructose corn syrup in their body.

Plus the coke with real...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-10, 06:42 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 3,973
Posted By jmsmke

Exactly what I was thinking. The move you...

Exactly what I was thinking.

The move you pulled at about 1:08 where you started to use the right turn lane, then got in the crosswalk to go straight was especially ridiculous. Stay in the main...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By jmsmke

Not in my experience...I took mine to three...

Not in my experience...I took mine to three different shops and still kept having problems. None of the many different mechanics who worked on them could keep these wheels working properly-despite...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 766
Posted By jmsmke

My bike also came stock with a wheelset with alex...

My bike also came stock with a wheelset with alex rims that were total garbage. After getting sick of constantly taking them to the LBS for repairs-broken spokes, loose spokes, etc. I ended up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-10, 05:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 714
Posted By jmsmke

Try to improve your pedaling mechanics-make sure...

Try to improve your pedaling mechanics-make sure you are making a smooth circular motion and pulling up as well as pushing down.

If I start to get tired or lazy I start just mashing down on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-10, 01:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 836
Posted By jmsmke

I did a similar variation on that route last...

I did a similar variation on that route last summer and it has to rank as one of the most amazing (and toughest) rides I've ever done.

Parts of gross dam road are gravel but I did it on a standard...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-10, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By jmsmke

http://ridewithgps.com/ Has everything you...

http://ridewithgps.com/

Has everything you could want without a bunch of annoying ads like mapmyride.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-10, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,050
Posted By jmsmke

Correct...it looks like they are charging $130...

Correct...it looks like they are charging $130 more if you want the fork. Pretty good price for a full carbon fork but no reason you can't substitute your own choice of fork. Picking each part...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-10, 08:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,050
Posted By jmsmke

For whatever reason I'm also a little leery of...

For whatever reason I'm also a little leery of their forks, although I ordered this 3T funda pro from PBK a while back:http://www.bikesomewhere.com/images/big/3DEB0876-1D09-7033-842EAAE62C53EA6D.jpg...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-10, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,050
Posted By jmsmke

New Pedal Force Group Buy

Anyone else been looking at this http://pedalforce.com/online/product_info.php?products_id=16593 group buy for the QS3 frame?

Looks really nice especially with the black/white paint scheme and the...
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