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Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-06, 05:49 PM
Replies: 221
Views: 11,344
Posted By Cogswell23

Off topic, sorry. But WTF is OCP? Obsessive...

Off topic, sorry. But WTF is OCP? Obsessive Compulsive something?

I see it all over the place on these forums, but have not successfully figured it out.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,462
Posted By Cogswell23

my 58vw: what? what's another reason you won't...

my 58vw:
what? what's another reason you won't buy a scott?

post fired off too quickly . . . can't discern any meaning whatsoever. help.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,350
Posted By Cogswell23

Pizza Man, I think if you want to err on the side...

Pizza Man, I think if you want to err on the side of caution and can afford a new rim, then you should do so.

Having said that, I have two relevant stories to relate. The first is of local...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 06:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,276
Posted By Cogswell23

Yep. That's it--I needed to specify a region. As...

Yep. That's it--I needed to specify a region. As soon as I was on the US specific site, I saw the prices.

Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-06, 06:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,276
Posted By Cogswell23

youm0nt, thanks for the price quotes. I have a...

youm0nt,
thanks for the price quotes. I have a further question--I had looked at the scott website beofre asking the question, and did not see the MSRP listed.

Since you answered it, Ive pored...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-06, 06:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,276
Posted By Cogswell23

Anyone know the pricing on the Scott speedster...

Anyone know the pricing on the Scott speedster line? Specifically, how much is MSRP on the Speedster S10?

thanks for your help
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-20-06, 12:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 388
Posted By Cogswell23

new XTR pricing

Has anyone seen any information on the cost of the 2007 XTR components that are set to premier this fall?

Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-28-06, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 695
Posted By Cogswell23

Identify this part

So there i was, adjusting my front derailleur cable with a "4th Hand" tool, when all of a sudden out pops this squiggly little spring-type piece.

I examined the front mech and could not readily...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-23-06, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 412
Posted By Cogswell23

Changing travel on a RockShox Fork

Has anyone here ever changed the "All-Travel Spacer" in their RockShox fork for more or less travel?

The Reba can be converted to 85mm from 100, and older SIDs can be changed from 80mm to 63mm.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-06, 01:05 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,140
Posted By Cogswell23

Hilariously snarky!

Hilariously snarky!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-28-06, 11:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,937
Posted By Cogswell23

I completely disagree. In my mind, the 90's were...

I completely disagree. In my mind, the 90's were the ultimate in gaudy anodized overindulgence. If I live the rest of my life without having to look at another pair of purple brake levers or...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-06, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By Cogswell23

BoSoxYacht, I use stans with both UST rims and...

BoSoxYacht,
I use stans with both UST rims and standard rims. Converting standard to tubeless is obviously more involved than than with UST rims, but you do it once and forget about it.

Dont put...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-23-06, 09:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 396
Posted By Cogswell23

1) Assuming you've got the rim brake version, it...

1) Assuming you've got the rim brake version, it technically does not matter which way the wheel rotates, but it is definitely traditional to do it the way gmoneyhobbit describes above. It's pro,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-22-06, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 314
Posted By Cogswell23

Crankset advice

I am going to upgrade to an external bearing crankset in the next short while, and am looking to y'all for some advice. I'm considering the Shimano XT and XTR sets, the RaceFace Deus, and the FSA...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 08:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By Cogswell23

Well, that's certainly true, 'cept that if its...

Well, that's certainly true, 'cept that if its the new SRAM gruppo, I just might want it.

All the early buzz is that the new SRAM stuff is hot sh** on a Carbon Fiber platter--personally, Im stoked...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 955
Posted By Cogswell23

"Will You Make the Leap?"--anyone know what this is?

Inside the cover of the current issue of Velonews is a full two page ad--its got a frog, a red and white frog, and the text--"Will You Make the Leap?"

And it gives a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-06, 07:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,946
Posted By Cogswell23

Im pretty OCD about my wrap jobs--my girlfriend...

Im pretty OCD about my wrap jobs--my girlfriend will attest to this--but man, my **** is *pro*.

First, I start at the drops, but never leave overhang to tuck into the barend--this would cause me...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-15-06, 12:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,048
Posted By Cogswell23

Get a custom IF, Seven, Moots, did I mention IF? ...

Get a custom IF, Seven, Moots, did I mention IF?

That Scott is a hot bike, no doubt. But if you go custom ti, it'll be built to measure, ride like a dream, and for very little weight sacrifice. ...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-20-06, 11:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 361
Posted By Cogswell23

hey, I might be interested in contributing--I...

hey, I might be interested in contributing--I live in Portland, do all the SW Wash, Hood River, etc trails.

I dont want to post my email address on here--how to get in touch?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 419
Posted By Cogswell23

Make the drive. It sounds like you may be in...

Make the drive.

It sounds like you may be in a relatively small town. It is entirely admirable of you to want to support your local shop, but. . .

I think in your case, you can pretty...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-06, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By Cogswell23

Okay, but what if Im perfectly willing to forego...

Okay, but what if Im perfectly willing to forego using my full range? I *never* go big-big or small-small anyway.

Ive often gone for stretches of time with my granny gear removed entirely.

Ive...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-16-06, 09:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By Cogswell23

SRAM midcage Rear Derailleurs

Hi,
I am making the switch to SRAM trigger shifters and rear derailleur. Id prefer to go with the midcage RD, but cannot find the tech info on SRAM's website to assure me that a shorter cage will...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 647
Posted By Cogswell23

I can rock a trackstand *foreva* on my fixie, can...

I can rock a trackstand *foreva* on my fixie, can do it no handed even.

on my geared road bike, I can do it all right, but not like on the fixie.

in any circumstance, i can only hold it for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By Cogswell23

carbon or aluminum small parts

Id like to know what you all think are the pros and cons of going with carbon or aluminum small components. Specifically, Im switching to an easton ec90 OS carbon handlebar, which means I have to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-23-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 635
Posted By Cogswell23

of course there is a whole art and science to...

of course there is a whole art and science to bike fit, and there is already a good bit of good advice for you in this thread so far.

Increasingly, it seems like we are seeing a lot of XS, Sm, Md,...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 07:32 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,872
Posted By Cogswell23

Definitely, definitely be sure of the fit. And...

Definitely, definitely be sure of the fit. And this Bell and Giro thing is true. I *really* like the Bell Sweep--nice lines, lots of vents, some good colors. But they just dont feel right to me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-20-06, 07:16 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,872
Posted By Cogswell23

I like the Catlike helmets, though I like their...

I like the Catlike helmets, though I like their "Kompact" model better than the one pictured here.

I hear they'll once again be sold stateside this year, after not being available to the US for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-18-06, 12:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By Cogswell23

lowcel, I have seen those pics of that...

lowcel,
I have seen those pics of that beautiful beautiful bike. Its beautiful! I also see that same bike pop up on the front page of IF's website, hanging inside an IF tent at a race perhaps.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-17-06, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 986
Posted By Cogswell23

Independent Fabrication Tungsten Electrode

Hi,
does anyone out there actually own one of these things yet? Ive heard vague talk of production delays at the IF shop, but that was a while ago.

No one has posted any at ifrider.com, the IF...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-06, 01:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 670
Posted By Cogswell23

Yeah, just to echo R6G, with a little more...

Yeah, just to echo R6G, with a little more specificity. Hutchinson makes a 26x1.3" tire, which is to say 650x32 or33mm. The tire is called the Cross Comp.

CyclocrossWorld.com sells them for 40...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-17-06, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,092
Posted By Cogswell23

Try the hutchinson cross comp, 26x1.3". this...

Try the hutchinson cross comp, 26x1.3".

this equates to a 650x32mm, or thereabouts. great tires--I like to use them when I race my hardtail mtb on some of the more technical cross courses.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-05, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By Cogswell23

I dont know what this means. Do you?

I dont know what this means. Do you?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-14-05, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 529
Posted By Cogswell23

Q Factors

Hi, Ive given myself the goal this winter of really getting my position dialed in. One piece of this is getting my stance narrower in order to be gentler on my knees, and theoretically, to produce...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 07:58 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,220
Posted By Cogswell23

I voted right, but its actually misleading since...

I voted right, but its actually misleading since this is the mtb forum--my fixie and my cross bike both have right hand front braking.

My mountain bike, on the other hand, is on the other hand.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 06:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

LowCel, Why only a season or two with your...

LowCel,
Why only a season or two with your dualies? Are you just pleasing your fickle bone, or is it for a functional purpose?

Seems like the IF Tungsten Electrode would be a great candidate for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 12:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

This is the bike Im talking about.

This is the bike Im talking about.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 12:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

LowCel, that looks great. I like understated...

LowCel, that looks great. I like understated simplicity--thats what Im going for.

If they'll do the painted baby blue, I want just the outline.

Are you a member of IFRider.com? If so, have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 12:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

Yeah, its a fade--you got it. Burnt orange...

Yeah, its a fade--you got it.

Burnt orange fadinging downward into maroon. Theyre fine colors, but not really my thing.

I want either plain white or their "vanilla shake color" with painted on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-10-05, 12:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

Seely, can you tell me a little more? I...

Seely, can you tell me a little more?

I bought my IF frame used, and I think the color scheme is ugly. Maybe not ugly, but just not something I would ever have chosen myself. I am considering...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-05, 11:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

OneTin and LowCel, thanks. I would...

OneTin and LowCel, thanks.

I would appreciate that email address greatly.
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-09-05, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

Thanks for the company contact info--I do...

Thanks for the company contact info--I do appreciate that y'all took the time to respond.

However, I neglected to mention that I have already perused the website extensively, and not found the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-08-05, 09:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,692
Posted By Cogswell23

IndyFab info

Hey all,
Im considering getting a factory repaint of my IF Deluxe frame, but want some basic info. I called the only local shop that is an IF dealer, a shop Im sorta lukewarm on, and they were not...
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