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Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

That is for double front derailleur. We are...

That is for double front derailleur. We are talking about triples.

Besides that 15 tooth limit on double front derailleurs gets broken all the time whenever a compact crank is installed...no...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 06:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,975
Posted By Brett 12

I'm not trashing the CK headset bro'. My only...

I'm not trashing the CK headset bro'. My only point is why get rid of what is already on your bike if it is still working.

To me getting rid of factory headset before it's time is the waste...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 05:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,348
Posted By Brett 12

I don't always ride my bike for purely exercise...

I don't always ride my bike for purely exercise purposes. Sometimes I'll lift weights or go on a treadmill.

Sometimes it's fun just to cruise around. Sometimes the touring shoes are nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 05:09 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,975
Posted By Brett 12

I think he is trying to be practical minded. Why...

I think he is trying to be practical minded. Why buy a new bike and upgrade parts before you even ride it (or while it is still relatively new). It just doesn't really make economic sense.

Chris...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 05:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

That's what I figured. Just wonder what the %...

That's what I figured. Just wonder what the % loss or change in efficiency is compared to 12T?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 04:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,923
Posted By Brett 12

See, I didn't have any problems with your "Triple...

See, I didn't have any problems with your "Triple thread". Sometimes reading that kind of stuff is fun.

BTW, That part where you put if a triple is so good why can't it use a standard short cage...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 04:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,923
Posted By Brett 12

Proving once again you don't know anything. (it's...

Proving once again you don't know anything. (it's people like you that make me wish I kept my 53-11 name)

Why don't you just start your own board and convince everybody to ride 185mm cranks (like...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,923
Posted By Brett 12

I haven't read your thread.

I haven't read your thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 04:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,923
Posted By Brett 12

This doesn't even happen much around here anyway.

This doesn't even happen much around here anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,923
Posted By Brett 12

I'll be honest with you if you can't see through...

I'll be honest with you if you can't see through some of these troll threads maybe you are a little intellectually limited. :rolleyes:

Since when are you the guru of cycling?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 03:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,249
Posted By Brett 12

What your not thinking about is hip angle...

What your not thinking about is hip angle though. You aren't going to overcompress you knee if you hip angle opens up. Tri bikes are an extreme example of this . KOPS isn't always infallible (you...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By Brett 12

I have read that the Ritchey OCR (asymetric rims)...

I have read that the Ritchey OCR (asymetric rims) are supposed to make the rear wheel stronger by reducing dish. Unfortunatley, I thought I read some bad reviews about Ritchey hubs? Don't know if...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 03:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

I see your point now. That is interesting. This...

I see your point now. That is interesting. This kind of reminds me of the crank length arguments I read (though I don't think they are analogous).

Short cranks make more power than long cranks if...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,160
Posted By Brett 12

Supergo has some rollers for $130. I wonder if...

Supergo has some rollers for $130. I wonder if they are any good?

I used to have a trainer, but that thing was just boring as hell to use.

I really do like my treadmill (much better than...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 01:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,249
Posted By Brett 12

Well, that really depends on where you put your...

Well, that really depends on where you put your handlebars.....if your bars are forward and low (long top tube and/or stem) you will have to push your seat forward. This isn't becasue you have short...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 05:30 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,236
Posted By Brett 12

Are you serious? This is a track bike right?

Are you serious?

This is a track bike right?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-20-05, 05:19 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

Wow! I'm blow away by this too. It just...

Wow!

I'm blow away by this too. It just doesn't seem logical. gear inches are gear inches. As long as the chainline is the same there shouldn't be any difference in efficiency.

I think miami...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 06:57 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,249
Posted By Brett 12

Croix de fer, that bike looks really...

Croix de fer, that bike looks really nice.....True Temper Platnum oX

They are all nice really.....I'd probably go for the bike I mentioned above. I'm sure the Fuji is just as good though. I just...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 04:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 915
Posted By Brett 12

Downtube shifters....horrible. Just...

Downtube shifters....horrible. Just horrible.....(my frame had too much distance between top tube and doowntube). The reach was just too far.

Now Bar-ends to me make more sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 04:17 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,236
Posted By Brett 12

I just did a test ride at my local LBS. I really...

I just did a test ride at my local LBS. I really didn't see any problems at all with the shifting. I don't see what the big deal is.

For a serious racing bike where you are going to be mashing as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 03:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,319
Posted By Brett 12

LOL......FSA is bogus with weight claims, huh? ...

LOL......FSA is bogus with weight claims, huh?

Didn't know that.

How about that 420 gram pulsion compact double? Whoa....Now that is light weight. LOL.....half the weight of a Sora double.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 01:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 986
Posted By Brett 12

1. American classic makes them. $70 or so for...

1. American classic makes them. $70 or so for 11-23, 12-23, 12-25. Works on shimano hub.

2. I don't see why not. In fact sheldon brown does exactly this in his shiamagnolo kits. Campy also works...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 01:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,165
Posted By Brett 12

Divekrb had some links for me. BTW, gram for...

Divekrb had some links for me.

BTW, gram for gram a tubular wheel will be stronger.....So except more strength out of a 1400 gram tubular wheel than a 1400 gram clincher wheel. Why? Because first...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By Brett 12

how much do they cost?

how much do they cost?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 12:43 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 6,236
Posted By Brett 12

Triples have performance penalty: it's called...

Triples have performance penalty: it's called weight. But 150-200 grams extra isn't going to hurt you unless you are racing in the TdF.

Triples are used by people with panniers etc, on...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 04:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

This is the kind of nonsense that makes people...

This is the kind of nonsense that makes people buy what is wrong for them.

I'm a double guy (I've owned both a 53/39 and compact).

I just test rode a triple recently......after doing so I...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 965
Posted By Brett 12

Actually, I bought a $54 Glacier point 15 speed...

Actually, I bought a $54 Glacier point 15 speed at Traget (mtn bike). Not that bad for the money. Sized too small, heavy as hell.......but I can still ride it to this day.

My choice for an only...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 07:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,165
Posted By Brett 12

I was just going to say it's easier and more cost...

I was just going to say it's easier and more cost effcetive sometimes to save weight on your cycling kit than on your bike. Tubular wheels are always nice.

Then when you get to the podium.....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 07:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 557
Posted By Brett 12

Really?

Really?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 03:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

If definitley couldn't hurt to use one. Regular...

If definitley couldn't hurt to use one. Regular front derailleur works fine though.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 02:10 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,889
Posted By Brett 12

As expensive as they are I do feel much safer on...

As expensive as they are I do feel much safer on them. Unlike true tubulars, they can't come unglued or roll off (chance of that happening is very remote anyway.....might as well be struck by...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 02:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,175
Posted By Brett 12

Wow you got a F65 for $699? Good work.

Wow you got a F65 for $699?

Good work.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 01:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

That's why I like designs like the DA 9 speed...

That's why I like designs like the DA 9 speed triple and the new Ultegra 10 speed triple (which I recommended to Galico).....I'd rather shift from granny up to a 39T than a 42T. the gear % change is...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 01:04 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,889
Posted By Brett 12

Sorry bad typo.

Sorry bad typo.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 12:44 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

maybe you have long chainstays.....that helps a...

maybe you have long chainstays.....that helps a lot. Personally I would never use any extreme angles on my chain unless I had a long chain stay bike. But really is.....Is front shifting in a triple...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 12:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,165
Posted By Brett 12

Sounds like you are planning upgrades....then...

Sounds like you are planning upgrades....then will do a frame swap when all the parts are obtained.

Those XXX Race parts really don't belong on a everyday bike. I hear they fatigue faster. THings...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 12:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,889
Posted By Brett 12

I got really good mileage out of mine. I didn't...

I got really good mileage out of mine. I didn't start having problems with mine till they started wearing thin.

Now I'm on Vredestein fortezza's and they just aren't the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 12:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

Lectron, just becasue you have a 34 doesn't mean...

Lectron, just becasue you have a 34 doesn't mean the speed range is slower. One thing you need to understand is that the cogs are smaller too.

I just plugged in the chainrings and cogs for 53/39...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 02:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

Well you really should not be using 8 cogs in...

Well you really should not be using 8 cogs in each chain ring for a 9 speed casette. That just results in too much cross chaining. Shimano says you can do it, but I'd do it only if I was in a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 10:16 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,889
Posted By Brett 12

s22 and s33 are the lower end models and I think...

s22 and s33 are the lower end models and I think they are only 21mm.

Their best tire is the Elite. It's 23mm and rated 220 psi.

They are expensive, but my personal favorite tire.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 04:59 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

That's how I look at it..... BTW, are you...

That's how I look at it.....

BTW, are you usiing the IRD 11/28 or the sheldon Brown "High and Wide".
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 03:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,317
Posted By Brett 12

To me the biggest advantage is the 39T middle...

To me the biggest advantage is the 39T middle ring (front derailleur is made specially for it). 39T middle means you will have easier time getting away with 28T or 26T granny for death ride.

Most...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

Nobody said run a standard double with 11/23....

Nobody said run a standard double with 11/23. Wow!!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 02:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

Hold on people. I think triples are great. I want...

Hold on people. I think triples are great. I want an ultegra 10 with 52/39/28 rings so I can ride around in mtns without wearing myself out.

There are people here that normally use 53/39 doubles...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 01:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,306
Posted By Brett 12

I think Ultegra 10 will be a great deal in about...

I think Ultegra 10 will be a great deal in about 1 year from now.
Hype is driving the price up.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 12:25 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

I was hoping you'd get the 11-21 or 12-21 with...

I was hoping you'd get the 11-21 or 12-21 with your compact double instead becasue you don't even use 12-27 with your 53/39 normally.

11-21 10s: 11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21

12-21:...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 11:35 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

No.......No........No..... In fact a Compact...

No.......No........No.....

In fact a Compact with 11-21 is like have 11 speed cluster (16 progressions/non redundant gears ) compared to a double with a 10 speed cluster (14 non redundant gears)....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 10:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,292
Posted By Brett 12

All those bikes have aftermarket cranks though....

All those bikes have aftermarket cranks though. Nothing wong with aftermarket cranks .....I just want the ultegra BB and crank this time.

Normally I use an aftermarket crank and BB. My Campagnolo...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 801
Posted By Brett 12

Yeah but he is talking about a full build kit...

Yeah but he is talking about a full build kit (tires, handlebars, seat etc too not just components)

Check GVH bikes too. He is about the same price, but maybe his other parts are better.....don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 09:58 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,215
Posted By Brett 12

You are missing the whole point of the compact....

You are missing the whole point of the compact. You are supposed to use a tighter cassette with compact than with regular double.

If you like a 12-25 with a 53/39 you should be using a 11-21 with...
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