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Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-13, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,985
Posted By eric01

Here's mine... Carl Strong double butted ti ...

Here's mine...

Carl Strong double butted ti
Mix of SRAM force and rival
Thomson post & stem, Ritchey bars
Kinlin 27mm rims to Bikehubstore hubs
Time RXS pedals


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Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-13, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3,143
Views: 1,016,985
Posted By eric01

Finally got around to taking some pics. Carl...

Finally got around to taking some pics.

Carl Strong Titanium frame.
Mix of SRAM Force & Rival components
Kinlin rims / bikehubstore hubs
Thomson seatpost & stem
Ritchey bar
Time RXS pedals
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-13, 05:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,607
Posted By eric01

Scott Foil and Zipp 303 - how much clearance?

Hi - does anyone know how much clearance there is at the chainstays for a scott foil + zipp 303s? Thinking about picking up some new wheels but want to check first. Pics please if you have them. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-12, 02:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,825
Posted By eric01

To me, Klein will always be synonymous with fat...

To me, Klein will always be synonymous with fat tubed aluminum. Full carbon? not so much. But that paint job is smokin'.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-12, 05:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,519
Posted By eric01

Or use this adapter from praxis. No bonding...

Or use this adapter from praxis.

No bonding required. Do not have personal experience, but do a bit of googling and the reviews are favorable.

http://praxiscycles.com/pages/conversion
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,979
Posted By eric01

Klein. Innovators in their day and well...

Klein.

Innovators in their day and well ahead of their time. Tapered forks, press fit bb's, ahead set style fork/stem interface... all were firsts on klein. fat tubed aluminum was either klein...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-12, 12:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,628
Posted By eric01

Guide to various sealants ...

Guide to various sealants

http://www.slowtwitch.com/Products/Things_that_Roll/Tires/Tire_Sealants_2765.html

A few years back I used a sealant that dried up on me when I stored the bike up over...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-12, 10:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,977
Posted By eric01

google is your friend. this topic comes up every...

google is your friend. this topic comes up every fall.

you will get differing opinions.

common sense applies here. if you're worried about your bike in a trainer, don't do out-of-saddle /...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 09:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,238
Posted By eric01

And this is why I don't ride aluminum frames......

And this is why I don't ride aluminum frames... they will explode if I look at it wrong (end sarcasm)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-12, 09:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,750
Posted By eric01

If the stock geometry works for you, why go...

If the stock geometry works for you, why go custom?

Trek is claiming significant aero advantages w/ this frame. Not aware of any custom carbon builders out there with an aero model.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-12, 10:38 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,411
Posted By eric01

Whoah hang on. Are we reading the same review? ...

Whoah hang on. Are we reading the same review? Psimet scored 62/100. Bontrager 81/100. Very nice that a small company is reviewed. Totally agree. Even cooler that its in the same conversation...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-12, 04:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 519
Posted By eric01

good enough for the 2011 ProTour Geox-TMC team. ...

good enough for the 2011 ProTour Geox-TMC team. And good enough for Cobo to win the 2011 Vuelta

http://www.fujibike.com/proteam/?p=4275
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-12, 09:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,973
Posted By eric01

Keyword is "used to". Now, only one-offs for...

Keyword is "used to". Now, only one-offs for pros. Average joe can no longer buy Nike branded cycling shoes (excluding old ones or new-old-stock from ebay).

Had a pair of Nike Lance shoes. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-20-12, 11:13 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,047
Posted By eric01

Cervelo spec's low-end wheels because buyers in...

Cervelo spec's low-end wheels because buyers in the higher end price range typically already own a nice set of wheels or prefer to choose their own. I prefer this choice. Use your boat-anchors for...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-27-12, 09:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,169
Posted By eric01

TU = tubular, full carbon construction. Use...

TU = tubular, full carbon construction. Use carbon specific pads. TL = tubeless, alloy breaking surface. CL = clincher, alloy breaking surface. Use whatever pad you want.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-12, 03:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 751
Posted By eric01

Shimano 7800-series Dura Ace chains were...

Shimano 7800-series Dura Ace chains were initially sold with a missing link type connector. They went back to the special master pin connection method because the missing link caused shifting...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-12, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By eric01

Dura Ace, especially the latest 7900 series, has...

Dura Ace, especially the latest 7900 series, has the best front shifting in the biz. Period.

Stiff chainrings, profiled teeth, shifting gates and ramps, solid front derailleur = good shifting.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-12, 08:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 982
Posted By eric01

last year. 5600 series chain (and ultra 6600,...

last year. 5600 series chain (and ultra 6600, dura ace 7800) were non-directional. Starting with Dura Ace 7900, the chain went uni-directional, then it trickled down to Ultegra 6700, and 105 5700.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-11, 10:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,452
Posted By eric01

Just give him the beer. If he's a good guy like...

Just give him the beer. If he's a good guy like you say he is, he'll appreciate the gesture. If he drinks, great. if he doesn't, he'll share it with hos co-workers.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-11, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,521
Posted By eric01

Noise is from the tread pattern. Smooth pattern...

Noise is from the tread pattern. Smooth pattern = less noise. Many dimples/grooves/cuts = more noise.

The trainer specific tyres are all smooth pattern --- no need for grooves when you're never...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-19-11, 07:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,947
Posted By eric01

Depends on what kind of changes they make. Could...

Depends on what kind of changes they make. Could be theoretically done with a firmware upgrade. Of course if its 11 speed, you'd need a new cassette at the minimum. But really too early to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By eric01

http://www.popsci.com/trypophobia "Fear of...

http://www.popsci.com/trypophobia

"Fear of closely clustered, repeating patterns".

Looking at this helmet makes me want to vomit.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 03:16 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,465
Posted By eric01

All depends on your priorities... is a $x car...

All depends on your priorities... is a $x car worth more than a $y car? Ask a car enthusiast, and they'll say sure. Ask someone who drives maybe 100 miles a week and is looking just to get from...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-11, 01:02 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,887
Posted By eric01

SRAM red isn't the greatest for handling shifts...

SRAM red isn't the greatest for handling shifts under load. If you're the type of person that lets up on the power during shifts, you'll be fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-11, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,589
Posted By eric01

Love the purist bottles. No funky taste. Just...

Love the purist bottles. No funky taste. Just be careful though -- not to be manhandled during washing per Specialized's instructions. Can wear away the coating on the inside.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 12:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,425
Posted By eric01

Thumbs up from me as well. Original content ---...

Thumbs up from me as well. Original content --- special features on "the industry" --- makes for interesting reading. Not your standard fare that you can find online, in other mags, etc...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,127
Posted By eric01

Trek warranties defects in material or...

Trek warranties defects in material or workmanship. You used the bike for TWENTY SEVEN YEARS!

That's pretty darn good material and workmanship.

Stop trying to get a handout.
08-29-11, 12:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,454
Posted By eric01

Shimano R310 road shoes - threaded inserts stripped or rotating? how to replace?

I have a pair of Shimano R310 shoes. Great shoes by the way... I tried replacing my cleats last night but could not unscrew the cleat bolts.

When I started unscrewing, it feels like the threaded...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-11, 02:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By eric01

Keep the Cervelo R3. One of the best bikes out...

Keep the Cervelo R3. One of the best bikes out there, even by 2011 standards. Grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-19-11, 09:27 PM
Replies: 2,239
Views: 565,567
Posted By eric01

Here's mine, just built up. Lapierre Xelius...

Here's mine, just built up. Lapierre Xelius frame, hand built wheels, ritchey wcs cockpit and mix of SRAM Force / Rival.

Didn't weigh the complete bike, but the frame was 880g, fork 340g uncut,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-11, 11:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,116
Posted By eric01

Lynskey cooper. I think Lynskey has a special...

Lynskey cooper. I think Lynskey has a special deal going on now for a complete bike with 105 or Rival for $2500?

Take the leftover from your budget and get a nice set of carbon wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-11, 12:01 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,531
Posted By eric01

Ehh... FSA's track record were spotty. I had...

Ehh... FSA's track record were spotty. I had one of the early carbon compacts with alloy spider -- the one's Tyler Hamilton made famous a few years back on team CSC. I quite like those.

Then...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 682
Posted By eric01

The SSLX was a 'special edition' model produced...

The SSLX was a 'special edition' model produced -- I think -- only in 2006. Claim to fame was the use of boron add stiffness, "super secret" military carbon fiber and drilled out headset & BB cups. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-11, 02:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,795
Posted By eric01

I noticed that you posted this on weight weenies...

I noticed that you posted this on weight weenies as well.... must have been a very terrible experience for you to rip this guy apart on multiple boards.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-11, 10:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,182
Posted By eric01

Are you planning on flying out to Taiwan yourself...

Are you planning on flying out to Taiwan yourself anytime soon? Not realistic if you are shipping because of ebay or whatever...

I went to Hong Kong and packed complete bike (pika packwords...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,155
Posted By eric01

Don't we have a bunch posts on the same subject...

Don't we have a bunch posts on the same subject already? Search function....

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/737110-Speedplay-LA-pedals-hard-to-clip-in?highlight=speedplay+can%27t+clip
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-11, 11:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 415
Posted By eric01

Corima rims, Corima cork pads. I run a set and...

Corima rims, Corima cork pads. I run a set and happen to quite like them. Not as 'grabby' as swisstop yellows. Some folks prefer that though, depends on how you like to ride your brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-11, 10:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,024
Posted By eric01

Why not get a small, cheap (used) frame that fits...

Why not get a small, cheap (used) frame that fits you? Switch over the parts. I'd rather ride a "low-end" frame that fits me rather than a nice one that doesn't -- especially if it gives me back...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-11, 10:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,407
Posted By eric01

Wow, are you serious? Do they not teach weights...

Wow, are you serious? Do they not teach weights and measure in school anymore? 63 grams = 2.2222596 ounces. 31 ounces = 878.835217 grams.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-11, 01:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,875
Posted By eric01

sorry I think you'll be hard pressed to find a...

sorry I think you'll be hard pressed to find a new TI frame at any level for $600 incl shipping. Habernero is the lowest cost option. Even the old performance bike TI frames that were going around...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-11, 05:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 601
Posted By eric01

Had same problem. Scared the **** out of me the...

Had same problem. Scared the **** out of me the first time it happened.

I replaced the rim strip with something a little thicker. Previously I was using one of those ultra light strips. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-11, 11:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 625
Posted By eric01

Is the issue that the picture is so blurry?

Is the issue that the picture is so blurry?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-11, 10:27 PM
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-11, 11:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By eric01

Interesting that you posted this. I'm having...

Interesting that you posted this. I'm having problems accessing it on one machine but not another... Thought it might be random fluke until you posted this.

Might be a DNS thing... I'll check...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 02:08 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,974
Posted By eric01

So interesting to read posts like these, because...

So interesting to read posts like these, because there is inevitably there will be some bias here. No one except the OP + the bike shop know exactly how this transaction went down. And...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 01:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 874
Posted By eric01

Cable rub won't cause a creaking sound. Looks...

Cable rub won't cause a creaking sound. Looks elsewhere. "Creaking" can be difficult to diagnose because the way the sound resonates from the frame can obscure where the sound if coming from.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-11, 11:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By eric01

Nail polish it. Done.

Nail polish it. Done.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-28-11, 10:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 907
Posted By eric01

Eh... be careful about modelling your position &...

Eh... be careful about modelling your position & fit after what the pros ride. They spend exponentially more hours in the saddle than the average recreational rider. What works for them --- due to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-27-11, 10:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 543
Posted By eric01

Perhaps equally as astonishing is how quickly...

Perhaps equally as astonishing is how quickly some of these roads are getting repaired. Check out this link:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-11, 12:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 473
Posted By eric01

If you get paid to ride, and have upgraded...

If you get paid to ride, and have upgraded everything else on your bike is top of the line --- sure go for ceramics. But until then, you're better off spending your $ upgrading other parts
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