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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-22-08, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By xlntRider79

I wonder what he did to his back tire to make it...

I wonder what he did to his back tire to make it so slippery.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-20-08, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,547
Posted By xlntRider79

I ran 50 psi in my 35mm Maxxis Locust tires in...

I ran 50 psi in my 35mm Maxxis Locust tires in the Broadview race and never had a problem with insufficient traction (I weigh 145). In retrospect, I could have gone lower because there was nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-15-08, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By xlntRider79

I saw the enduro bearings. I like that the...

I saw the enduro bearings. I like that the spindle sits directly on the bearing race instead of on a plastic sleeve, and I also like the fact that the external face acts as another sealing element...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-12-08, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 751
Posted By xlntRider79

MegaExo BB replacement options

Background:
several days after a pair of muddy cyclocross races, I noticed the nondrive side of my megaexo bottom bracket (used with FSA energy compact crank) had completely seized up. When...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-08, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By xlntRider79

^^^ agreed, and if you buy one, it will probably...

^^^ agreed, and if you buy one, it will probably be the last one you will ever need to buy. That said, I purchased a Wrench Force stand from my LBS for just over $150. It is sturdy and has all the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-29-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 541
Posted By xlntRider79

several orders...no problems. their sale items...

several orders...no problems. their sale items are often the lowest price I can find
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-29-08, 07:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,036
Posted By xlntRider79

Endura (http://www.endurasport.com) makes several...

Endura (http://www.endurasport.com) makes several models of cycling pants that are designed for cycling but have a low-key look
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
08-24-08, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 562
Posted By xlntRider79

The volpe is the better all-arounder, the axis is...

The volpe is the better all-arounder, the axis is the better race bike. The only downside to the volpe is the extra weight due to the steel frame/fork, sturdy wheels, and super wide gear range. It...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-08, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 963
Posted By xlntRider79

All of the negative online reviews for the Answer...

All of the negative online reviews for the Answer XC-1 shoe complain that they are "too wide"...which led me to buy a pair that fit my wide feet perfectly. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-30-08, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By xlntRider79

any low cost 29ers?

I have a co-worker who is looking to get back into biking. Since he doesn't have a lot of money to spend, he would like to get ONE bike which could be used for both onroading and offroading. My...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
12-03-07, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 494
Posted By xlntRider79

Possibly the worst mud I have ever had the...

Possibly the worst mud I have ever had the displeasure of riding in. I had to stop once per lap to unpack the mud and grass bricks that formed between my tires and frame, because the wheels would...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
11-12-07, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 581
Posted By xlntRider79

I did the "A" race...23 riders started, which is...

I did the "A" race...23 riders started, which is a pretty average turnout for a Cleveland area cyclocross race, though I think this time some regular "B" racers got lured up to the A's for the...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-24-07, 09:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By xlntRider79

42-18 might be good for "road race on grass" type...

42-18 might be good for "road race on grass" type courses, but it might be a bit steep for courses that include mud, snow, or twisty turns that require constant acceleration. I ran 42-20 last year...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-07, 08:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,073
Posted By xlntRider79

old 3-speed bikes often came with curved bars...

old 3-speed bikes often came with curved bars that had had the right clamp and grip diameters for "flat bar" stems, shiftes and brake levers. I flipped the bars so that they became like moustache...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-19-07, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 889
Posted By xlntRider79

I have a mongoose "team" bike. mine's a lil bit...

I have a mongoose "team" bike. mine's a lil bit nicer though
http://www.mongoose.com/bikes/detail.php?id=492&brandLine=Pro_International&brandID=83
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-07, 04:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 669
Posted By xlntRider79

I had this problem running any tubed tire on a...

I had this problem running any tubed tire on a Mavic Crossland (Tubeless) rim. There was always one part of the bead that would never seat into the sealing groove of the tubeless rimstrip, resulting...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-07, 10:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By xlntRider79

maybe try clips+straps first...that way you can...

maybe try clips+straps first...that way you can see if being in a "normal" position causes any problems wihtout investing in expensive shoes and pedals. I second all of the previous comments about...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-22-07, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 713
Posted By xlntRider79

I know the OP already sent the frame back, but...

I know the OP already sent the frame back, but there is an easy two-step fix for this problem. First, grab onto the bent part with some vise grips and bend it back slightly. Put something softer...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-07, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,126
Posted By xlntRider79

could be two issues here: could lose points not...

could be two issues here: could lose points not having GOOD sources...interviewing your roommate who happens to own a bicycle is not a good source, whereas scoring a personal interview with Lance,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-13-07, 11:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,710
Posted By xlntRider79

you can't go wrong with a subaru impreza wagon. ...

you can't go wrong with a subaru impreza wagon. The fact that its a small car means you can easily throw the bike on the roof rack , and the fact that its a wagon lets you throw it in the back when...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-12-07, 08:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,920
Posted By xlntRider79

I think the surplus of road bikes is due to the...

I think the surplus of road bikes is due to the "Armstrong Effect" wearing off. If Floyd's TdF victory wasn't tainted by doping (allegations) he'd be a national hero and road bike sales would stay...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-11-07, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By xlntRider79

personally, I prefer a skinny tire in snow. Its...

personally, I prefer a skinny tire in snow. Its much easier to "cut through" a thin slice of snow than to plow a wide area.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-02-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 629
Posted By xlntRider79

Chain tugs for Paul Hubs?

Does anybody know of a chain tug that will work with a Paul rear hub? I have one of these on a bike with track ends, and it keeps slipping when I use it for cyclocross racing. As you can see, it has...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-31-07, 04:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By xlntRider79

I'm not a fan of the appliance paint for bikes. ...

I'm not a fan of the appliance paint for bikes. First, you have to do all of your painting within two hours or so. After that you have to let the paint sit for a week (or longer!) before you do any...
Forum: Great Lakes
01-23-07, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By xlntRider79

Vulture's Knob in Wooster ...

Vulture's Knob in Wooster
http://www.vulturesknob.com
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
01-19-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By xlntRider79

You might run into a problem if the unversal...

You might run into a problem if the unversal joint isn't machined to very precise tolerances. Universal joints are designed for constant rotation in one direction. If there's any "slop" between the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-18-07, 10:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,811
Posted By xlntRider79

I have beer can shimmed seatposts and quill stems...

I have beer can shimmed seatposts and quill stems with no problem. The beer cans I used had a thickness of 0.1mm. Interestingly, I currently run a 25.4 mm stem in a 26.0 clamp. The bolts are...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-07, 11:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,219
Posted By xlntRider79

I personally have bent the 3rd from largest cog...

I personally have bent the 3rd from largest cog on a 2004 model XT cassette. They have to remove alot of metal to make them that light, which makes them weaker. I did bend mine back using...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-07, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 807
Posted By xlntRider79

...get something else that doesn't have glass...

...get something else that doesn't have glass locknuts. You'll have to spend more money now, but you'll save downtime later.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-15-07, 04:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By xlntRider79

I dunno, I just compiled info I found...

I dunno, I just compiled info I found elsewhere...what specifically do you need to know?
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-07-07, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By xlntRider79

Cleveland Area Winter Cyclocross

In case you didnt' know, there are two cyclocross series going on in northern ohio right now! One is on Saturdays and one is on Sundays, so you can do both!!...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-23-06, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 403
Posted By xlntRider79

there's a very similar recent thread in the SS/FG...

there's a very similar recent thread in the SS/FG fourm
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,384
Posted By xlntRider79

Unfortuanately there are a bunch of whiners in...

Unfortuanately there are a bunch of whiners in Cleveland. This attutude is what keeps Cleveland down. If people would try to make a difference instead of just repeating the "Cleveland sucks"...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-19-06, 12:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,300
Posted By xlntRider79

The third place racer and 8 out of the top 25...

The third place racer and 8 out of the top 25 riders at this year's Mohican 100 were singlespeeders
Sure, many of those were pro or factory team riders, but they still rode 100 miles (60% sloppy...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-06, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By xlntRider79

if you take an old freewheel hub with a QR and...

if you take an old freewheel hub with a QR and fix it suicide style, you should have no problems fitting it into the trainer
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-06, 07:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,384
Posted By xlntRider79

http://www.ohiocitycyles.org the Bike Co-Op is...

http://www.ohiocitycyles.org
the Bike Co-Op is overflowing with vintage finds
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-18-06, 07:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,036
Posted By xlntRider79

It is the same frame as the volpe with track...

It is the same frame as the volpe with track ends, hence the 130mm rear spacing. I fixed mine with a Paul high flange hub. The track ends are long enough that I can run a 16t cog and a 20t...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-14-06, 10:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,205
Posted By xlntRider79

32x20 is excellent gearing for foot+ deep, wet...

32x20 is excellent gearing for foot+ deep, wet snow :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
12-14-06, 11:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,929
Posted By xlntRider79

the Bianchi San Jose is less than 600. The fact...

the Bianchi San Jose is less than 600. The fact that its a singlespeed makes it a more effective trainer because it doesn't let you "whimp out" by downshifting when you get tired. If your goal is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-06, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,003
Posted By xlntRider79

it might be possible... if it is a cartridge...

it might be possible... if it is a cartridge bearing hub, the bearings (10mm ID) could be replaced with bearings that have the same OD and a 9 mm ID for front use. You'd also need a new axel,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-11-06, 10:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,178
Posted By xlntRider79

try using a lower gear and turning in a tighter...

try using a lower gear and turning in a tighter circle...that way you aren't in the dead spot for too long
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-30-06, 09:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,942
Posted By xlntRider79

I just wanted to add that the performance of a...

I just wanted to add that the performance of a semislick for mixed on/off road will vary greatly depending on the tread design. A tire with an "inverted tread" will last long for this time of...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-03-06, 11:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By xlntRider79

42/20 with 38c tires and 175mm cranks on my San...

42/20 with 38c tires and 175mm cranks on my San Jose has gotten me onto the "B-class" podium in two of the BikeAuthority races. I initially was worried that this gearing was too low, but it has...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-06, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 482
Posted By xlntRider79

I overheard rumors at the OMBC series finale this...

I overheard rumors at the OMBC series finale this weekend that they will run the series again, and that the course will be more "cyclocross like" (real barriers, less singletrack etc.) but I didn't...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-30-06, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By xlntRider79

exact same thing happened to me during a mountain...

exact same thing happened to me during a mountain bike race last year in mile 1 of a 16 mile race. I came down hard on the nose, which caused the binder bolt to break off (the post was 10 years old,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-26-06, 04:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,368
Posted By xlntRider79

there's an extensive san jose thread in the...

there's an extensive san jose thread in the cyclocross forum
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-26-06, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By xlntRider79

I'm sure its fine for "just riding...

I'm sure its fine for "just riding along"...wheels don't usually fail catostrophically, but it might come out of whack more easily if its used for racing or hard trail riding
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-24-06, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 689
Posted By xlntRider79

I can't decide whether to do this one or the OMBC...

I can't decide whether to do this one or the OMBC series finale on sunday...too many hard choices in life!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-24-06, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 629
Posted By xlntRider79

damn, I never knew there were so may cleveland...

damn, I never knew there were so may cleveland cyclocrossers on bikeforums! Both races this weekend were sweet, but that kirtland park course has to be the most unique thing I have ever ridden on.
...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-21-06, 05:36 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 29,602
Posted By xlntRider79

I'm bringing this dead thread back to life to...

I'm bringing this dead thread back to life to sing the praises of my 06 San Jose. I did my first race on it today and finished second in the B category. In the last three seasons on geared bikes my...
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