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Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-07, 08:50 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 3,028
Posted By MWW

Glad to hear you're okay. You should see a...

Glad to hear you're okay. You should see a lawyer so that you can file a claim against his insurance. If you have any legal questions, let me know, or call your local bar association.

Safe...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-07, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By MWW

Thanks for the responses. I did mean 303s and...

Thanks for the responses. I did mean 303s and 404s. The feedback from locals is that they are good wheels, with excellent bearings. Thanks for all of your input thus far, whether joking or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-07, 06:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,233
Posted By MWW

NE Ohio? Who do you ride with? How about Zipp...

NE Ohio? Who do you ride with? How about Zipp 303s. Some on this forum seem to have the impression that 303s are fragile and a death wish, but people who actually own them and use them have good...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-07, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,798
Posted By MWW

The CAAD 8 is the more forgiving of the two...

The CAAD 8 is the more forgiving of the two frames. The shop I ride for sells both. I've raced a CAAD 8 for the past two years. I tested a Soloist team (aluminum, NOT carbon). Both should be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-07, 05:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By MWW

I'll take that as a negative. Thanks for the...

I'll take that as a negative. Thanks for the implication.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-14-07, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 809
Posted By MWW

Zipp durability experience, opinions?

I'm about to order a high end wheelset for racing only. I'm thinking Zipp 343s (330 front with 440 rear).

Please give opinions on durability etc. based on first-hand experience either from...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-06, 12:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 494
Posted By MWW

Try the Ritchey Speed Max Cross Tires at size 30....

Try the Ritchey Speed Max Cross Tires at size 30. I've used these on a road bike for a similar purpose.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-06, 08:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 535
Posted By MWW

Correct. It will work just fine. Be sure to...

Correct. It will work just fine. Be sure to install the spacer that comes with the cassette before installing the cassette body. The spacing should be the same once the spacer is installed. Good...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,429
Posted By MWW

Ditto

Ditto
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 08:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,489
Posted By MWW

Thanks for the laugh. That's good stuff.

Thanks for the laugh. That's good stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 08:01 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 6,935
Posted By MWW

I've heard "geez" a few times. Not sure what...

I've heard "geez" a few times. Not sure what that means, good or bad.

One kid yelled out "you're going twenty-five" when I was riding my fixie one day - that was encouraging, like he thought it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By MWW

What kind of riding do you do? If you're into...

What kind of riding do you do? If you're into flat riding, then the extra weight of the Vista won't matter. However if you want a better all around wheelset, I'd go for the Ultegra/OpenPro for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-06, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By MWW

No. The pedals are not compatible. The mountain...

No. The pedals are not compatible. The mountain cleat is substantially smaller than the road cleat. Hope this helps.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-06, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 837
Posted By MWW

Pic 2 looks better, but might be more comfortable...

Pic 2 looks better, but might be more comfortable with moving the seat forward. Try a zero offset seatpost since your stem is already fairly short. I wouldn't go shorter than the 90mm for the out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-06, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 837
Posted By MWW

I would get a shorter stem. This would pull your...

I would get a shorter stem. This would pull your elbows underneath your shoulders; where they should be. Tilt the nose slightly downward, very slightly. Put the seat heat up a bit as well. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 08:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By MWW

Inverness, exactly, but also to travel around...

Inverness, exactly, but also to travel around from there.
That sounds like a good ride. Do you recall any local groups or touring groups that would be on the level of a Cat 3. Not training mind...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 324
Posted By MWW

Anyone Live in Scotland that can give me some travel tips?

I'm planning of a trip to Scotland in 6 weeks. I've looked at some of the touring bike trips and it looks like such trips are mostly for the 15 mile a day crowd. Anyone a local that knows of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-06, 11:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,900
Posted By MWW

I've had one for about two months. It works well...

I've had one for about two months. It works well with 9 and 10. I upgraded to 10 since getting the crank and I would recommend it. It does appear to be Ultegra level, but the chain rings and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-06, 07:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 5,078
Posted By MWW

Upper level Brifters like D/A, Record, etc.

Upper level Brifters like D/A, Record, etc.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 03:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,341
Posted By MWW

I already have the ipod. I wasn't looking to...

I already have the ipod. I wasn't looking to Campy for poseurishness, but rather the rebuildability and something different. I like to tinker with parts and work on them as needed. I'll let you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 09:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,341
Posted By MWW

My plan is to get Chorus shifters. I plan on...

My plan is to get Chorus shifters. I plan on using cheaper ders. - Centaur or Veloce. I'm surprised at the price differential when comparaing Campy shifters and ders. v. Shimano shifter and ders. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-06, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,299
Posted By MWW

tlupfer is correct. Add a new chain to the list.

tlupfer is correct. Add a new chain to the list.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,409
Posted By MWW

Considered the Cannondale Cyclocross? Could go...

Considered the Cannondale Cyclocross? Could go from road racing tires to big touring tires no problem on the Cyclocross, and it has the eyelets for mounting racks and fenders. I have one and use it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 07:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,299
Posted By MWW

I saw 105 9spd shifters on sale at Performance...

I saw 105 9spd shifters on sale at Performance 130-ish and you could use any 9 spd cogset (aka cassette) from Tiagra up to D/A . I'd get the cheapest cogset with the same range as your current -...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,299
Posted By MWW

I believe your Sora drivetrain has an 8 spd rear...

I believe your Sora drivetrain has an 8 spd rear cogset. You will need to do more than get Tiagra brifters. You'll need to add a new 9 spd cogset to the list. The rest of your drivetrain should...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 07:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,341
Posted By MWW

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe my Shimano...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe my Shimano crank should work with the Campy group. I don't think Campy is offering any further updates beyond the new bottom bracket/crank interface.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 01:07 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,341
Posted By MWW

I consider Sheldon Brown to be the Yoda of...

I consider Sheldon Brown to be the Yoda of component knowledge. Thanks for his input on the matter.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 11:26 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,341
Posted By MWW

Yes I do race for Lake Effect. I have access to...

Yes I do race for Lake Effect. I have access to campy-equipped bikes and campy parts through Bike Authority which sponsors the team. I wanted to get BF feedback before making any further inquiries...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 09:43 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,341
Posted By MWW

Convince me to switch to Campy.

I'm about to upgrade my current 9sp Shimano drivetrain to 10sp. I'm on the fence between getting D/A 10 shifters and related 10sp cassette and chain, or going to Campy 10. Current set-up is the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-06, 07:19 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,794
Posted By MWW

Yeah, but how much do those rubberbands weigh? ...

Yeah, but how much do those rubberbands weigh? (or "elastics" for our international friends)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By MWW

Everything he said but you do have to take the...

Everything he said but you do have to take the black cap off before removal.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By MWW

I think it's worth the dough. A bike mag that...

I think it's worth the dough. A bike mag that does frame flex tests and weighs frames to the gram knows its readers. Did you see the Buyer's Guide? The pages to my Buyer's Guide edition are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 03:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,395
Posted By MWW

Cat IV since last Fall, and have placed well. I...

Cat IV since last Fall, and have placed well. I should be a Cat III after the bar exam. I'm not sure how tough Ohio competition is though.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 427
Posted By MWW

Cat IV, upgrading to Cat. III after bar exam in...

Cat IV, upgrading to Cat. III after bar exam in August.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-06, 08:58 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,794
Posted By MWW

I have a set of the Open Corsas, and I concur...

I have a set of the Open Corsas, and I concur with this thread's creator. Though pricey, they definitely change the feeling of the ride. Butterysmooth. They almost feel a bit too soft when...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-30-06, 08:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,552
Posted By MWW

Borrow someone's rollers or purchase a set...

Borrow someone's rollers or purchase a set yourself. Riding on rollers will teach you to ride in a straight line, something that is important to the safety of those around you in a group ride or...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-26-06, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 616
Posted By MWW

How about a law student that specializes in...

How about a law student that specializes in cycling? Is that close enough?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-06, 09:11 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,711
Posted By MWW

Good analysis. In addition, the Cannondale CAAD...

Good analysis. In addition, the Cannondale CAAD 8 frames are much more vertically compliant than past frames if you're looking for a more aggressive geometry than the Synapse. Carbon has a muted...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-06, 11:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 954
Posted By MWW

Yeah, it's a headset through which his coach is...

Yeah, it's a headset through which his coach is screaming at him constantly to go faster.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-06, 06:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,775
Posted By MWW

Amen I ride a CAAD 8 and it is a lot more...

Amen

I ride a CAAD 8 and it is a lot more comfortable than the previous versions on longer rides. The CAAD 7 has more of the traditional Cannondale stiffness qualities. I'd get the CAAD 8 with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,895
Posted By MWW

You must purchase the titanium version to get the...

You must purchase the titanium version to get the shorter spindle (shorter than the stainless and chromoly). The stainless and chromoly are the same length as eachother. I hope this helps. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-06, 09:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,823
Posted By MWW

Simple answer - NO!

Simple answer - NO!
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 867
Posted By MWW

I missed it too. Thanks for re-posting.

I missed it too. Thanks for re-posting.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-10-06, 09:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 528
Posted By MWW

Sounds great, thanks for the update. I'll tell...

Sounds great, thanks for the update. I'll tell the Lake Effect guys.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-06, 03:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By MWW

I was offered the choice of those two bikes by...

I was offered the choice of those two bikes by the bike shop that sponsors our team. I like the P2K and the fact that the seat angle can be adjusted. However, we are sponsored by Cannondale and I...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-06, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By MWW

Stupid question here, but what wouldn't be legal...

Stupid question here, but what wouldn't be legal about it? Seat angle?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,928
Posted By MWW

Cervelo P2K 2005 or Cannondale Ironman 800, 2006

I have narrowed the choices down to the above two. Which one would you go with for pure TT use only?

Thanks in advance,
Matt
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-05, 10:47 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 2,525
Posted By MWW

I never noticed whether I ride with other races;...

I never noticed whether I ride with other races; that's an interesting thought. One inspiring story that comes to mind when I think of race is Major Taylor. If you've never heard of him and don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-05, 10:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,131
Posted By MWW

I have both wheel sets. I'd say go for the...

I have both wheel sets. I'd say go for the Ultegra/Open pros. They are more user-friendly and you should be able to get spokes at any bike shop the same day.

Word of warning though with respect...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-17-05, 12:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,165
Posted By MWW

I say get on a mountain bike or cross bike,...

I say get on a mountain bike or cross bike, bundle up, and get your butt out there for a winter ride. I'm stuck inside studying for finals, but when I do have time, I won't be stuck on the trainer...
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