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Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-09, 11:02 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 11,220
Posted By JasonJ

Bingo! Lance should've known by now that when a...

Bingo! Lance should've known by now that when a tester shows up -- especially a French tester -- that he must do exactly what that person tells him to do. Any deviation from instructions could be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-22-09, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,758
Posted By JasonJ

I've figured out the smaller bites trick, so...

I've figured out the smaller bites trick, so that's fine. Maybe things aren't quite so dire as I thought -- that's one less thing to worry about.

But I am dreading the whole elastics mess. I don't...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-22-09, 07:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,758
Posted By JasonJ

Hmm. Do they warm up enough on the ride to make...

Hmm. Do they warm up enough on the ride to make them that easy to chew? I've always eaten Clif bars so they're a known entity to me, while the super protein/carb drinks are a new thing.

Jason
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-20-09, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,758
Posted By JasonJ

Eating properly with braces

My mouth is killing me -- I finally got braces last November and eating sucks. The only good thing about them is that they've helped me get a little smarter with my diet and I've lost almost 10...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-20-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,061
Posted By JasonJ

I switched from an Avatar 143 to an inForm RL 150...

I switched from an Avatar 143 to an inForm RL 150 and it was awesome -- the squishy pad said a 143 was right for me but my butt disagreed. And the white saddle looks awesome on my white/red bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,557
Posted By JasonJ

Very sharp! I like the silver Campy cranks and RD...

Very sharp! I like the silver Campy cranks and RD -- they really pop. And the matching blue spokes are cool, too. :thumb:

Jason
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-09, 10:02 AM
Replies: 490
Views: 28,272
Posted By JasonJ

Employee communications advisor -- I help...

Employee communications advisor -- I help employees figure out what the h*ll the company wants them to do with as little grief or confusion as possible.

It's an okay gig -- I work from home on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-19-08, 01:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,208
Posted By JasonJ

I, too, would've just likely smiled and said...

I, too, would've just likely smiled and said thanks (and maybe winked at him). But call me a chicken -- dissing some guy's girl seems like a good way to get yourself shot in most major urban centres....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-08, 09:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,454
Posted By JasonJ

I have 1.1s laced to 340 hubs with DT Revolution...

I have 1.1s laced to 340 hubs with DT Revolution spokes and I love 'em. I only have about 500 km on them so far -- and considering it's -20 F right now I won't be outside for awhile -- but they're...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-08, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 520
Posted By JasonJ

One more for the RL -- I prefer it over my Toupe...

One more for the RL -- I prefer it over my Toupe and Alias, too.

Jason
Forum: Road Cycling
11-18-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 672
Posted By JasonJ

I may be stretching my memory here, but I believe...

I may be stretching my memory here, but I believe the logic behind the "longer cranks for longer legs" argument is that longer legs are better able to make use of the greater mechanical advantage...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-14-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,366
Posted By JasonJ

I have this wheelset but with the 340 hubs and...

I have this wheelset but with the 340 hubs and it's awesome.

Jason
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,738
Posted By JasonJ

+1 on the inForm. I thought my butt preferred 143...

+1 on the inForm. I thought my butt preferred 143 mm saddles, but a couple of back-to-back centuries popped that bubble pretty quick this summer. So I gambled on a white 154 mm inForm RL (to match my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-28-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 19,845
Posted By JasonJ

I bought a white 154 mm Bontrager inForm RL and...

I bought a white 154 mm Bontrager inForm RL and I'm really liking it. Three days after getting the fit right I did a 105 km hilly ride and it was really comfy -- not Lazyboy comfy, but just good all...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,602
Posted By JasonJ

Am I the only one who thinks that Contador,...

Am I the only one who thinks that Contador, Leipheimer and Kloeden will be looking to leave Astana?

I agree that Bert doesn't need to prove himself to anyone, and having Lance on the team is a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-11-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By JasonJ

Hmm. Does size play a role? I'm 5'11" and 192...

Hmm. Does size play a role? I'm 5'11" and 192 lbs. with an average resting heart rate in the low 50s. With my bibs on I don't look too pudgy, but I'm fairly well padded. :rolleyes:

Jason
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-11-08, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By JasonJ

I always leave the house with two large water...

I always leave the house with two large water bottles -- one with water and the other with Gatorade. For any ride longer than two hours I also bring a Clif Bar and 3-4 gels (either Gu or PowerBar)....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
08-10-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By JasonJ

Two metric centuries in two weeks!

I've somehow managed to drag myself out for my first two metric centuries on back-to-back weekends in the last week.

The first one was to wish a fond farewell to my old road bike -- a Salsa La...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-08, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

The ride is really nice. This is only my second...

The ride is really nice. This is only my second road bike, but compared to the La Raza it's definitely smoother and racier -- although it's not so twitchy that I worried about riding hands-free to...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-08, 08:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

Rocky Mountain Solo 70 ST - Completed!

Well, here she is. I had to buy a new front derailleur because it needed a 34.9 and my old one was a 31.8, and after dicking around with it Friday night I finally managed to get it working -- I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 374
Posted By JasonJ

USPS will ship frame boxes to Canada, you can...

USPS will ship frame boxes to Canada, you can track it, and you will avoid the outrageous brokerage fees charged by the courier companies. When I bought my new road frame in June it shipped from...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 06:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

Thanks! I can't decide now if I should replace...

Thanks! I can't decide now if I should replace the silver cages or keep them "classic." I kind of like the Tacx Tao...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-08, 12:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

After waiting forever for a new seatpost to...

After waiting forever for a new seatpost to arrive, I've starting building up the new frame.

http://lh3.ggpht.com/NWOcyclist/SJnluqUXyxI/AAAAAAAAAQ8/Qyu028X2YHk/IMG_1144.jpg?imgmax=576

I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 07:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 2,505
Posted By JasonJ

No ride today for me -- I did 106 km yesterday...

No ride today for me -- I did 106 km yesterday (first metric century) and my arse was sore today! I bonked around 75 km and had to stop for a Red Bull :eek: to keep going -- two weeks' vacation and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-08, 07:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,402
Posted By JasonJ

A friend and I got in 80 km (50 miles) yesterday....

A friend and I got in 80 km (50 miles) yesterday. The first 45 km or so were brutal -- into a steady headwind of 35 km/h with gusts over 50 km/h. But the return leg of 35 km was sweet with that same...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-08, 03:40 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,414,557
Posted By JasonJ

That's a sharp looking bike. :thumb: I'm curious...

That's a sharp looking bike. :thumb: I'm curious about the Stan's conversion: did you ride the wheels before the conversion, and if so, is the ride noticeably different now (better or worse)?

Jason
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 02:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

That is indeed a pretty Bianchi. I have white...

That is indeed a pretty Bianchi. I have white Cinelli cork tape and white Jagwire housings ready to go, but I'm stuck on the seatpost. I'm less interested in weight than I am in all-day rideability,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

You'd think my big fat arse would help with that,...

You'd think my big fat arse would help with that, but it doesn't. The Cane Creek wheels likely don't help much either, as they're 24/28 with lots of radial lacing. Everyone says steel rides so nicely...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 09:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

Hmm. I already run them at around 85 PSI. . . .

Hmm. I already run them at around 85 PSI. . . .
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 08:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

Choosing a seatpost to complement frame characteristics

As I started to build up this frame I realized that I needed a new seatpost -- my 27.2 mm Thomson disappears inside the Rocky's seat tube. Turns out it needs a 31.6 mm -- whoops.

So now I'm faced...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-08, 02:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

I found a review of this frame on www.velo.se,...

I found a review of this frame on www.velo.se, and once Google translated it to English (from Swedish), it appears that they really liked the frame. Here's the link:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

I'm not sure that I'm qualified to comment on...

I'm not sure that I'm qualified to comment on value, seeing how it's only my second road frame, but the build and paint quality is outstanding. Rockies are known for their excellent paint, and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,857
Posted By JasonJ

Help me pimp my new Rocky Mountain Solo 70 ST

I'm feeling a little guilty about this purchase because I really like my La Raza, but I just thought this frame was so damned pretty I couldn't help myself.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-08, 12:16 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,900
Posted By JasonJ

I still prefer Louis Garneau bibs...

I still prefer Louis Garneau bibs (http://www.louisgarneau.com/catalogs/catalog_sub_section.asp?catalogue=SU8&section=MC&sub_section=024&language=ENG&website=2). I have three different models and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 816
Posted By JasonJ

I run a Cane Creek S3 on all my bikes and I've...

I run a Cane Creek S3 on all my bikes and I've never had any problems. If you were putting together a custom bike I might think about a King, but for your purposes I think it's just overkill.

Jason
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-08, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 301
Posted By JasonJ

Proper front disc cable set up

Is there an accepted "right way" to set up your front disc brake cable? I'm running BB7s on my Reba and I can't find any reference on how to route the cable. Right now it's running outside the fork,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-08, 08:48 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,170
Posted By JasonJ

I managed 72 km in 2.5 hours, average speed 28...

I managed 72 km in 2.5 hours, average speed 28 km/h (or 45 miles at 17.5 mph). I live in the middle of nowhere, and the only things I saw all day were pickup trucks towing fishing boats. No...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-09-08, 09:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,325
Posted By JasonJ

What difference does it make -- who are you...

What difference does it make -- who are you competing against? I never worried about how fast I was going when my son rode in his trailer as I was more focused on avoiding bumps and potholes. He was...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-08-08, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,615
Posted By JasonJ

I live four hours' drive from the nearest urban...

I live four hours' drive from the nearest urban centre so selection is limited. I've looked around at what's available (Norco/Rocky Mountain/Giant/Miele) and the MT60 offers the most bang for buck.
...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-06-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,615
Posted By JasonJ

If it isn't a bother, that would be great. My son...

If it isn't a bother, that would be great. My son is not a bruiser in any sense of the word. He rides his 20" trail-a-bike really comfortably, but that's a little different from his own wheels.
...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-06-08, 01:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,615
Posted By JasonJ

Will my 7 year old son be able to ride a Trek MT60?

I don't have access to an LBS that stocks the Trek MT60, so I'm relying on the goodwill of fellow BF'ers to help me make a decision on this.

My son is 47" tall with a 21" in-seam, and I'm trying...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 3,619
Posted By JasonJ

Two hours at 2 km/h -- snowblowing 15 cm of snow...

Two hours at 2 km/h -- snowblowing 15 cm of snow off my driveway. :mad:

Jason
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-08, 02:32 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 21,281
Posted By JasonJ

For all the "he said, she said" claims being...

For all the "he said, she said" claims being bandied about, neither one of them make any definitive link/counter to the argument that Lemond's big mouth hurt actual sales of either Lemond or Trek...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-04-08, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3,459
Views: 444,359
Posted By JasonJ

Here's my new Salsa El Santo. It won't see dirt...

Here's my new Salsa El Santo. It won't see dirt until the snow's all gone (another 3 weeks or so), so I'll be riding it on the road dialing in my position.

Jason

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Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-08, 09:22 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,741
Posted By JasonJ

No one else has mentioned this yet, so I'll throw...

No one else has mentioned this yet, so I'll throw it in the ring (big or small, you pick :D): be prepared to listen more and talk less.

Work with your colleagues to develop a few key questions to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,855
Posted By JasonJ

I'm a big fan of Salsa's La Raza, although for...

I'm a big fan of Salsa's La Raza, although for some reason they've dropped it for 2008. :( There's a 56 cm on eBay...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,582
Posted By JasonJ

The headset is a Cane Creek S-3, so it's hardly...

The headset is a Cane Creek S-3, so it's hardly exotic. I have an extra star-fangled nut I could use if the other one does pop out, but now I'm worried about any possible damage to the inside of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 07:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,582
Posted By JasonJ

Hmm. As I tighten the top bolt the star-fangled...

Hmm. As I tighten the top bolt the star-fangled nut slides up the inside of the steering tube. I know you're supposed to stop when you feel resistance, but I'm not really feeling any (and no, I'm not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-24-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,582
Posted By JasonJ

Is star-fangled nut slippage a bad thing?

I was replacing my spacers this afternoon and noticed that my star-fangled nut was just below the top of the steering tube. So I pulled out my threadless nut setter and tapped it back down into...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-12-08, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1,042
Views: 706,230
Posted By JasonJ

I'm a huge Salsa fan -- I ride a La Raza now and...

I'm a huge Salsa fan -- I ride a La Raza now and I'm building up an El Santo right now -- and I love your Casseroll. Have you been out on it yet? It looks great.

I'm sure my La Raza would be fine...
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