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Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-11, 11:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By ARThriller

I really appreciate all of the advice on the...

I really appreciate all of the advice on the upgrading suggestion. Just to give you a better idea of what exactly I am working with I thought I would give you the link. It's a 2000 model Trek 1000,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 03:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By ARThriller

Very nice. My fork material says it is Chromoly,...

Very nice. My fork material says it is Chromoly, Aero Crown. whatever that means. I don't have an easy way to weigh it alone but would anyone have an idea of what it is in the range of weight wise?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 02:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By ARThriller

yeah my current wheelset weighs in at 2031g for...

yeah my current wheelset weighs in at 2031g for the set. So I could def. save some there and then quite a bit with the fork and changing out the sora set.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By ARThriller

Soloist-I actually have read that entire thread...

Soloist-I actually have read that entire thread post by post..lol..I loved seeing the bikes change over time and your Cervelo was very inspiring. While I dont have deep enough pockets to ever go down...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By ARThriller

As far as my weight goes I am about as low as I...

As far as my weight goes I am about as low as I can go, sitting around 7% body fat right now at 145. Thats the only reason I am looking to the bike fpr weight.

To the frame question, I do like...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-11-11, 12:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,511
Posted By ARThriller

Price/Place for 3 pounds?

Currently I am riding a 21lb Trek and I want to get it down to 17-18lbs. I know once you get it down to there it starts to get expensive to drop a pound but I'm curious if it is the same to get it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 09:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By ARThriller

Ok I will get back to him and let him know the...

Ok I will get back to him and let him know the error. Thanks again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By ARThriller

Thanks alot Jeff. Sorry for the wrong terminology...

Thanks alot Jeff. Sorry for the wrong terminology I was just thinking compact as in 2 not 3..not sure how that makes sense but thanks for clearing it up. His actual description of it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By ARThriller

214663 Here is a picture of the cranks. He...

214663
Here is a picture of the cranks. He could have got the numbers mixed up but they def. say Ultegra. But if you are right and the bb wont work with my bike then it's a lost cause. I know it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-14-11, 07:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By ARThriller

Ultegra Crank on lower drivetrain

Currently I have a 2000 model Trek 1000 that has full Sora components, it has a triple and I have been wanting to go to a compact for a while now and a friend of mine said he could give me a really...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-11, 11:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,888
Posted By ARThriller

I actually had a cleat screw come out on tonights...

I actually had a cleat screw come out on tonights ride. Made it where the shoe wouldn't unclip from the pedal at all. Had to go tri style and take my foot out and leave the shoe on the pedal....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,617
Posted By ARThriller

I use eggbeaters for everything. Love them.

I use eggbeaters for everything. Love them.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-11, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,134
Posted By ARThriller

This week on our monday group we had about 15 of...

This week on our monday group we had about 15 of us packed together. We were going down an old country road when all of a sudden this little lap looking dog ran out to meet us. He was harmless but...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By ARThriller

Pro's are a bad example for size because their...

Pro's are a bad example for size because their size is specific to their main area of expertise. Big guys sprint, little guys climb and a team will utilize them as needed. If me and the big guys were...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,164
Posted By ARThriller

That is what I am asking for Echappist. I live in...

That is what I am asking for Echappist. I live in a very small part of the country and I only know what is the norm for this area. Around here the bigger pedal mashers are always dominating the cat 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By ARThriller

Alright guys Im not saying its not possible for a...

Alright guys Im not saying its not possible for a little guy to keep up and trust me I well intend to ride more and ride harder. But IN MY experience you almost never see little guys at the front of...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-11, 02:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,164
Posted By ARThriller

gstein-One race will suffice thank you. And your...

gstein-One race will suffice thank you. And your .02 will be delievered by paypal if that is ok. :)
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-11, 02:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,164
Posted By ARThriller

All the Crits that I see are never won by guys my...

All the Crits that I see are never won by guys my size (5'8 144), they seem to be dominated by slightly larger guys while us really lean guys usually have the advantage in the hills. Sadly where I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By ARThriller

Oh dont get me wrong I am not saying that I wont...

Oh dont get me wrong I am not saying that I wont ever be able to get up there with them but it is just going to take alot more time. The guys up front put in the time and they deserve to be where...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 01:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By ARThriller

Yeah, my gameplan once I realized what was going...

Yeah, my gameplan once I realized what was going on was to start the ride in a smaller gear to get out front fast and as the lead meatheads came by I would grab a wheel and hold on. It works better...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 01:37 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By ARThriller

Yeah I have thought about going with a longer...

Yeah I have thought about going with a longer stem to stretch myself out more to put me in a more regular aero position. The guys that are up front are weighing in around 180 of solid muscle and I am...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-02-11, 01:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,164
Posted By ARThriller

Rider Size/Performance Research.

Hey guys I've decided to do alot of research into rider size and how they perform at that size at the amateur level so I need some info. please. To anyone that has ever finished near the front of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-11, 01:11 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,311
Posted By ARThriller

Little guys disadvantage?

So first off let me say that I live in a VERY flat area with hardly any climbs. None for sure that last over 2 or 3 minutes. And here lately in all the rides/races it seems that the fastest guys are...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-11, 01:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,019
Posted By ARThriller

Count me in. My original goal was 1200 this month...

Count me in. My original goal was 1200 this month so 1000 shouldn't be a problem. And you dont have to kill yourself to hit 1k at all. My fav split is 25 miles before and after work to wind down....
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-29-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,648
Posted By ARThriller

Enjoy riding your heavier bike, it will make you...

Enjoy riding your heavier bike, it will make you appreciate the difference more when and if you ever decide to go lighter. It really irks me seeing these young guys riding around on 15lb bikes as...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,240
Posted By ARThriller

Yeah like everyone else this heat has drastically...

Yeah like everyone else this heat has drastically changed my hydration on the bike. I live in Arkansas where not only is it hot it is also humid. Today is 104 temp with 70% humidity. On average I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-28-11, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 722
Posted By ARThriller

I buy a box of the peanut butter powerbars every...

I buy a box of the peanut butter powerbars every week. I ride atleast 50 miles a day and I have one every 25 miles usually.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 08:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,387
Posted By ARThriller

I want a 1200 mile month. The past few months...

I want a 1200 mile month. The past few months something has always came up that has kept me from reaching it. Just 50 miles a day 6 days a week on average. Simple. Just have to get out of my own way.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-27-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,335
Posted By ARThriller

The decals and tires are blue if that...

The decals and tires are blue if that counts....Only blue I have on any of my bikes.
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Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 09:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,258
Posted By ARThriller

Yeah best not to say anything to him at all. If...

Yeah best not to say anything to him at all. If it had been me and you would have made some arrogant comment I would have gladly thrown your precious carbon over the rail into the ocean and been like...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-11, 09:40 PM
Replies: 243
Views: 16,728
Posted By ARThriller

This is alot of what is wrong with the sport of...

This is alot of what is wrong with the sport of cycling at the recreational level. I always thought that guys that chose to ride instead of drive had to be smart. Then I actually got into cycling...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By ARThriller

lol ok ok ok let the public lashing begin. It's...

lol ok ok ok let the public lashing begin. It's been a long day ok. When I removed the stock stem I totally forgot to remove the wedge that was still down in there. Hence the reason the new one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-16-11, 08:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 505
Posted By ARThriller

Help before I assault my bike

Short story-Changing the quill stem on my 2000 model Trek 1000. Got a new stem and was ready to go. On the stock stem the bolt is recessed down in the stem while on the new stem the bolt isn't. Which...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 08:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

Ok thanks alot guys. I really appreciate it. And...

Ok thanks alot guys. I really appreciate it. And it is more elbow pain than hand, I dont suffer from any numbness in my hands at all. Just that annoying tennis elbow like feeling after medium to long...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 06:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

lol Dahut, I consider anything other than my...

lol Dahut, I consider anything other than my cycling clothes or running shorts street clothes. I dont think I have worn a pair of pants since march.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-11, 06:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

Ah, crap sorry Minion I knew it would be...

Ah, crap sorry Minion I knew it would be something like human error. I am actually 5'8 and a half and just typed in the wrong inch measurment. But since a picture is worth a thousand words I took a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 08:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

The bike is a 56cm frame and I know it is a no no...

The bike is a 56cm frame and I know it is a no no to ever buy a bike not knowing if it fits you but I wanted to get into road biking and a friend of mine had this bike and let me have it for 150...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

If it helps here are all of my measurments if you...

If it helps here are all of my measurments if you can come up with a stem length you think, or if 130 is around what you think it would be for my arms etc...
asurements. Height 68.00 in
Sternum...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

SpaceMunkey-the bike is a 2000 model Trek 1000....

SpaceMunkey-the bike is a 2000 model Trek 1000. Kind of hard to find real specs on the bike, I have looked everywhere and the only thing that I can find is the specs listed on bikepedia which are of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 07:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

Yeah I know that is by far the easiest and best...

Yeah I know that is by far the easiest and best solution but right now I am working part time with school and a proper fit would be an entire weeks check. Not even counting then purchasing a quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-11, 06:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,775
Posted By ARThriller

Stem length math help-completely lost

After using the search bar to try and figure out a solution on my own I have run into a snag. I am trying to figure out what length stem I need for a good fit as I dont believe my 110mm stem is right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-04-11, 12:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,908
Posted By ARThriller

Ok thanks for the help. As for the handlebar...

Ok thanks for the help. As for the handlebar diameter. I don't have a caliper so I tryed the old string way and wrapped it around the part of the bar where the clamp goes and got 3.5 inches. I then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-03-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,908
Posted By ARThriller

New stem for Trek 1000 advice

I am currently trying to figure out what information I need in order to change the stem on my 2000 model Trek 1000 to a shorter one. I researched and found the specs for that model but I want to make...
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