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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-08, 03:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 544
Posted By rjjasick

Ultegra RD Pulley Replacement

I need to replace my RD Pulleys. For only a few more dollars, I can get a Tacx ceramic replacement set. The difference is that it's a 10T instead of the 11T that the other OE sell. Does it make a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,116
Posted By rjjasick

What about Ore 2 Shore? Even though it's in the...

What about Ore 2 Shore? Even though it's in the UP, it's still Michigan. Michigan actually up 2/3 of the Midwest Tripple Crown of MTBing, with Chequamegon Fat Tire in WI making up the other race.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-30-07, 03:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,399
Posted By rjjasick

Back to the original posting, call HED. They'll...

Back to the original posting, call HED. They'll let you ship your hub and lace it to a wheel for you. They did that with me.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-12-07, 11:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,436
Posted By rjjasick

I copied this from another forum because I was...

I copied this from another forum because I was too lazy to type it out myself but it's crucial.

The other thing with the Fortius if you are in the US (or other 110V power country) is that they've...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-29-07, 09:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 2,916
Posted By rjjasick

Okay, not enough Powertap supporters. I've got a...

Okay, not enough Powertap supporters. I've got a PT SL laced intoa HED Jet 50. I ride it everyday and race it as well. Cheaper than the ZIP 404, but very similar. It does have problems with the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-10-07, 07:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 15,240
Posted By rjjasick

You guys seem to forget one important part of the...

You guys seem to forget one important part of the no sex equation. If your wife, in my case, races too her undersides are a bit tender from all the time in the saddle as well so you may not have a...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 10:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By rjjasick

I a new Jet 50 is $695 for rear and $595 for the...

I a new Jet 50 is $695 for rear and $595 for the front. It's an extra $999 to have them supply the PowerTap SL hub. So since I've already got the hub, it's $635 to lace up my hub on the new rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-07, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By rjjasick

I talked to HED. It's $635 for a new Jet 50 rim...

I talked to HED. It's $635 for a new Jet 50 rim laced with my PT. So basically, just under the cost of a new rear from them.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-07, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By rjjasick

Hed Rims

Do any of you know if it is possible to buy a Hed Rim from anyone so that I can build up my Powertap SL on it for racing this year? I know you can get Zipp rims, but I'd like to get Hed instead. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 09:29 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 4,969
Posted By rjjasick

I read a review of the New Bontrager XXX Lite...

I read a review of the New Bontrager XXX Lite Carbon Clinchers.

http://www.bontrager.com/Road/Wheelworks/Wheels/5802.php
$2 grand. 1350 grams.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-06, 10:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 601
Posted By rjjasick

I've got a Powertap and a Tacx Fortius, yes I...

I've got a Powertap and a Tacx Fortius, yes I know it's overkill but I'm a technology geek. The Powertap is probably the best value especially for you living in California. You get good weather all...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,172
Posted By rjjasick

For what it's worth, Saris supposedly will...

For what it's worth, Saris supposedly will exchange the old computer types with the bad heart rate receivers for the new coded type if under waranty for free. Otherwise at a reduced cost. That was...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-05-06, 10:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,146
Posted By rjjasick

While I'm just under the Cydesdale category now,...

While I'm just under the Cydesdale category now, I have spent 1.5 years now on a 2005 Solano. It's basically the same tubing and geometry as the old (prior to 2005) Tuscany. I race and have a good...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-14-06, 08:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,832
Posted By rjjasick

I was curious about the comparison between the...

I was curious about the comparison between the Fortius and the RealAxiom myself, but ended up purchasing a Fortius.

The Fortius is nice because they keep adding more RLV(Real Life Videos) and...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-11-06, 04:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By rjjasick

For what's it's worth, my wife has been riding...

For what's it's worth, my wife has been riding that wheelset on the road for over a year and she's um don't tell her...180. The only time I've had to touch the wheels was after she road over a guy...
Forum: Great Lakes
09-06-06, 10:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,568
Posted By rjjasick

Does living in Minneapolis now, but used to go to...

Does living in Minneapolis now, but used to go to Tech, orginally from Muskegon count? I miss the UP and riding. The Twinc Cities have a lot of group rides and races, but Copper Country is awesome...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-06, 12:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,021
Posted By rjjasick

Travel Trac RealAxiom V2 Trainer

Has anyone tried one of these from Performance? At $530 on sale without a coupoun I'm tempted to giver a try instead of putting down the extra money for one of the I-Magic/Fortius or Computrainer. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
05-24-06, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,887
Posted By rjjasick

Everything depends on each situation I'd say. TT...

Everything depends on each situation I'd say. TT bikes technically will make you faster based on aerodynamics. But if you're motor is slow you won't notice much between the two. I'm a middle of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-24-06, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By rjjasick

Can you download your HR/Speed/Altitude...

Can you download your HR/Speed/Altitude information from a Polar 720 into the software?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-06, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,186
Posted By rjjasick

Always the possibility of getting a 53 cm bike...

Always the possibility of getting a 53 cm bike from another manufacturer. I'm cursed with the same problem of being slightly in between sizes. I should probably ride a 52 in the Litespeed I have,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-06, 12:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,901
Posted By rjjasick

Check out the post on the Xero's no one that's...

Check out the post on the Xero's no one that's replying to the latest Xero's seem to have had any problems. And they're light 1500g.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=182964
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-06, 11:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,742
Posted By rjjasick

I bought a set of the Xero for my fiance's bike...

I bought a set of the Xero for my fiance's bike oh last June I think. Doing some normal maintance on our bike last weekend found both of her wheels to be true as when I put them on. I've only...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
03-21-06, 12:23 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 28,168
Posted By rjjasick

Has anyone tested the the Polar 720 vs the Edge...

Has anyone tested the the Polar 720 vs the Edge for the total gained altitude on a ride? The 720 you can find that info in the training software after you download it, but I think in the past I've...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-11-05, 01:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,931
Posted By rjjasick

Okay thanks everyone for the help and sorry to...

Okay thanks everyone for the help and sorry to not fill in a little more information in my original post. I always start my lifting workout with about 10-15 minutes on either an ellipitcal machine...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-10-05, 11:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,931
Posted By rjjasick

Weights then aerobic workout or other way around?

If you are pressed for time in your week and have to lift and ride/run/eliptical in the same day, is it better to lift and then do the aerobic workout or the other way around?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-05, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 995
Posted By rjjasick

It's like anything else, it's depends on who you...

It's like anything else, it's depends on who you ask. Being an engineer type person, I've seen others claim they make no difference at all based on the way the forces from the road hit the stays. ...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
09-08-05, 10:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,902
Posted By rjjasick

We are lucky enough to have a couple TT series...

We are lucky enough to have a couple TT series where I live. We have one series that is every other Wednesday that's 7 Miles long. There is another series that is I think 11 miles and goes about 5...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-18-05, 02:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,007
Posted By rjjasick

I love mine. I have a set of the HI Composit...

I love mine. I have a set of the HI Composit Carbons and C Elites. My fiance has a set of C Elites too. I've had a flat on my Carbons riding over a bunch of glass I didnt' see until too late, the...
Forum: Triathlon
08-13-05, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By rjjasick

Thanks guys, I started reading the post Chris has...

Thanks guys, I started reading the post Chris has and it's very helpful. I'm not really looking for Tri's really, but I'm looking more for Time Trial Specfic. I don't need to save my legs like you...
Forum: Triathlon
08-13-05, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 635
Posted By rjjasick

TT Frame help

I'm looking at building up a TT Bike this winter and have a few questions about sizes. I've been pro fitted for a road bike and have my size there, but is there a difference when it comes to TT...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-05, 11:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 198
Posted By rjjasick

TT Bike Frame Sizes

I'm looking at building up a TT Bike this winter and have a few questions about sizes. I've been pro fitted for a road bike and have my size there, but is there a difference when it comes to TT...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-05, 10:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,649
Posted By rjjasick

The guy that does the fitting at Erik's is and X...

The guy that does the fitting at Erik's is and X racer and coach that doesn't race due to health problems now. They aren't the actual floor guys. He's sort of a separate entity to Erik's. I second...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-05-05, 01:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,214
Posted By rjjasick

Okay I'm a bit confused about the race results on...

Okay I'm a bit confused about the race results on the USA page. I've been in 2 mass start road races earlier this spring. I crashed out of one, the second one I finished behind the pack. Then I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-05, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,649
Posted By rjjasick

I got mine done at Erik's in St Louis Park. Call...

I got mine done at Erik's in St Louis Park. Call Chris Balser, 612-437-3348 for an appointment. It's $100 for the bike fitting, $50 for cleats. I don't know how this compares to other prices, but...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-12-05, 10:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,110
Posted By rjjasick

I ment curbs, not curves. Meaning I won't have...

I ment curbs, not curves. Meaning I won't have to deal with that part. Sorry for the confusion!
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-11-05, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,110
Posted By rjjasick

I actually enjoy reading about his race reports. ...

I actually enjoy reading about his race reports. It makes me feel like I'm not the only one who is new to racing and not absolutely amazing like most people make you feel. I can relate to them...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-05, 01:00 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,744
Posted By rjjasick

Electrical Engineer for a large Power Company.

Electrical Engineer for a large Power Company.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-05, 08:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,943
Posted By rjjasick

I'm 5'8 185 the wheels are still questionable. ...

I'm 5'8 185 the wheels are still questionable. My fiance rides them more than me, she's 5'10 180. The front wheel is still true. The back wheel has a bit of a wobble, not much but I'm VERY picky...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-05, 12:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,943
Posted By rjjasick

I bought a 2005 Solano this year and love it. I...

I bought a 2005 Solano this year and love it. I was told that the Solano is the 2003 version of the Tuscany. As for ride differences, I can't tell you much about that.

As for details, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-05, 09:42 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,602
Posted By rjjasick

Take it easy. Considering that she's reading...

Take it easy. Considering that she's reading this forum, she rides a bike, which means she isn't too lazy.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,312
Posted By rjjasick

I've got Look 206's on my road bike which I like,...

I've got Look 206's on my road bike which I like, but I'm kinda thinking about shopping for a new pair for my new road bike. I also use the eggbeaters on my *gasp* Mountain Bike, but using them on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-05, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By rjjasick

Thanks Stubacca! That what was I was really...

Thanks Stubacca! That what was I was really looking for. Sydney, taking it back it the easy way, which is fine considering I race for the place I bought it and we have our training rides tomorrow. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-17-05, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 564
Posted By rjjasick

New Ultegra 10s shifting problems

I have a new bike with Ultegra 10s and I'm having problems where the chaing will shift down the coggset when I stand to pedal hard. It seems that when I shift, the chain doesn't get into the correct...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-05, 06:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 647
Posted By rjjasick

Tufo Tubular Clinchers and Rim PSI rating

By using Tufo's Tubular Clinchers you can get a higher PSI than the rims are actually rated for...IE 2003 Ksryiums are rated for 145 PSI with a 22 width tire. I've been told that with the tubular...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-05, 11:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,026
Posted By rjjasick

I've got both the Alias 143 and the Airone. To...

I've got both the Alias 143 and the Airone. To me it's a toss up which is better. My TT bike has the Alias which used to be my all around bike until I bought a new one with the Airone. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-05, 09:59 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 9,852
Posted By rjjasick

I paid 6700 for my fiance's ring which made me...

I paid 6700 for my fiance's ring which made me sad, because I really wanted a new bike at the time. But I figure she's worth it. She stays happy when I buy bike things though because she gets my...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-05, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 282
Posted By rjjasick

Shimano Cassette and Campy Components

Is there anything I need to do or should worry about when taking a wheel with a shimano cassette and putting it on a Campy equipped bike? I tried this on my fiance's campy bike with my wheels and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-05, 09:52 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,892
Posted By rjjasick

I put a pair of the Hi Composite Carbons on my...

I put a pair of the Hi Composite Carbons on my new Litespeed a week ago and I really like the ride of these. I have them pumped up to 150 psi on my SSL's and can't belive how nice and supple they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-31-05, 02:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,383
Posted By rjjasick

I've got a Specialized Turbo Pro and Polar 720i. ...

I've got a Specialized Turbo Pro and Polar 720i. I've noticed that the 720 reads less than the Turbo. I've done the same 25 mile route using both at the same time and each computer is within 10' of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-05, 01:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 379
Posted By rjjasick

New Computer for my new bike?

I'm getting my new Litespeed Solano on Monday and now I need a good computer for it. I'm really a techno geek and like all the crazy information that doesn't mean anything really. On my old bike I...
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