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Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-06, 02:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 404
Posted By helmets save

Id say get rollers; as someone mentioned, it does...

Id say get rollers; as someone mentioned, it does help with your spin and form. It will also give you unbelievable balance which is really helpful on the road esp in group rides. You can always see...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 11:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 707
Posted By helmets save

+1 for doing research before hand. In addition,...

+1 for doing research before hand. In addition, a fix to your "'want it, need it, gotta have it right now' mentality" is do to your own wrenching. It seriously is not that hard.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-06, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 717
Posted By helmets save

screw all that, get a colnago :)

screw all that, get a colnago :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-06, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 955
Posted By helmets save

But that does not protect others from destroying...

But that does not protect others from destroying your bike. Its a college campus. Last year these frat guys literally picked up the entire bike rack with bikes on it, and threw into a dumpster. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 09:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,819
Posted By helmets save

Acutally, I just bought a new cycling computer. ...

Acutally, I just bought a new cycling computer. I recommend VDO computers. Here is their website:

http://www.cycleparts.de/en/startseite/

They have been around for the longest time making...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 08:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,819
Posted By helmets save

It just takes time to develop a smooth pedal...

It just takes time to develop a smooth pedal stroke. High cadence works wonders. Today I was on a group ride of 55 miles, we were approaching a 1.5 mile or so gradual hill. Some were using a high...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 04:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 516
Posted By helmets save

Can you use triathlon shoes for the road???

I was just curious what is the difference between the two??? I know so far that you can wear no socks with triathlon shoes, and have 1 strap so they can get out easier. But if i use them will there...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-08-06, 12:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 343
Posted By helmets save

I completely agree. Thats when and if you are go...

I completely agree. Thats when and if you are go get mavic ksyrium wheelset ask your LBS if they can repair and how fast. I decided to the the ES after talking to the bikeshop and them saying they...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-06, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By helmets save

First off, cxp22 are rims. The hubs between...

First off, cxp22 are rims. The hubs between campy and shimano are not compatible. You probably wont get much for your components, since most poeple are looking for ultegra and da parts. ...
07-04-06, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 675
Posted By helmets save

Do you know of any proxy in norway or...

Do you know of any proxy in norway or netherlands? Because then we can use aonther site i found.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-06, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 457
Posted By helmets save

I was thinking the same thing as well. It really...

I was thinking the same thing as well. It really depends how you look at it. Yes buying a complete bike is better for the price rather than buying components then the frameset. However, whenever...
07-03-06, 08:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 675
Posted By helmets save

So you have used it in teh past. So its safe to...

So you have used it in teh past. So its safe to say its trustworthy?
07-03-06, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 675
Posted By helmets save

I was just going thru the website. I created an...

I was just going thru the website. I created an account and regsister. It costs 159 Kroner which Norway's currency. I converted to usd and its about $22.

You just have to use common sense in...
07-03-06, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,006
Posted By helmets save

They have it, I am listening to it right now. ...

They have it, I am listening to it right now. You have to make sure you catch it when the acutal race is goign on.
07-03-06, 07:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By helmets save

http://www.eurosport.com/cycling/tour-de-france/20...

http://www.eurosport.com/cycling/tour-de-france/2006/

Offers live audo in English. WW forums I found out to be alot more helpful, there are less posts about all these drop posts, .... There...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-06, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 391
Posted By helmets save

Hrmm, Litespeed, Colnago, Trek... Colnago is...

Hrmm, Litespeed, Colnago, Trek...

Colnago is the only one worth mentioning :)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By helmets save

Acutally, I am uploading the email i got to my...

Acutally, I am uploading the email i got to my server. So if you just click on the link it will open the exact email i got from performance:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By helmets save

If you could PM me your email address that would...

If you could PM me your email address that would be easier on me. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By helmets save

I got it in an email. I could forward it on to...

I got it in an email. I could forward it on to you guys if you want.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By helmets save

Performance bike has Mavic Ksyrium SL front wheel for $200!!!

So i was looking for a new wheelset, and i was just seeing what was offered online. I found excelsports.com has the Ksyrium SL for $250; i guess they are trying to sell their inventory. So...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-06, 11:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,056
Posted By helmets save

Georgia is horrible. Traffic is not friendly at...

Georgia is horrible. Traffic is not friendly at all to cyclist. On my wensday ride with a LBS, a car saw us coming up a neighborhood rode and continued to speed up. A rider was inches from being...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-06, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,456
Posted By helmets save

+1. You are the only one who is going to...

+1. You are the only one who is going to carefully work on your bike. Most of the mechanics just want you out of their face. Learning how to do these small but common tasks will save you money,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-06, 03:42 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 8,598
Posted By helmets save

6' 1'' at 155 lbs.

6' 1'' at 155 lbs.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-06, 01:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 570
Posted By helmets save

+1. And btw the Mavic Elites arnt that great.

+1. And btw the Mavic Elites arnt that great.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-06, 01:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 572
Posted By helmets save

Deda Newtons. Enough said.

Deda Newtons. Enough said.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-06, 12:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 454
Posted By helmets save

I'd agree with fruitless. I have the Michelin...

I'd agree with fruitless. I have the Michelin Kryilium Carbon tires, they are pretty nice and tough. I have 600 miles on mine so far. Vittorias are really nice as well, the open corsa cx are the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-06, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 254
Posted By helmets save

Interesting thing happened at performance bike shop today!!

So, I was in the shop because they have 10% off everyhting in the store today. I need a new saddle; my current saddle is not agreeing with my ass. I was just seeing what they have, and I came...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-06, 11:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,106
Posted By helmets save

Naww, Crank Bros are the easiest by far. I have...

Naww, Crank Bros are the easiest by far. I have them on my fixed gear, so easy to clip out sometimes too easy :(
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-06, 11:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 982
Posted By helmets save

Still, I cant even get that high for at least a...

Still, I cant even get that high for at least a second.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-06, 10:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 982
Posted By helmets save

Holy crap, you have a cadence of 225? Best max i...

Holy crap, you have a cadence of 225? Best max i can do is around 140. Or is it easier on rollers?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 07:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,320
Posted By helmets save

ride more.

ride more.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-06, 09:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By helmets save

Sorry, I maybe wrong. If someone that owns a...

Sorry, I maybe wrong. If someone that owns a 2005 Lemond Sarthe could verify this for us? I just thought that just like Trek all lower end frames are made in china. Only the Ti and Carbon models...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,053
Posted By helmets save

Its because they already have the leg strength...

Its because they already have the leg strength i.e. carrying around their excess weight.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By helmets save

So I am right then. $300 its a used frame. ...

So I am right then. $300 its a used frame.



I am not saying that its not a nice frame. I have the same type of bike, some foreign made steel frame. So i am not saying its trash, normally...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By helmets save

I didnt mean it was old, as in 20+ years old. I...

I didnt mean it was old, as in 20+ years old. I meant "any old" as in typical, nothing special.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-06, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 956
Posted By helmets save

Not too much. :| Its just any old steel frame...

Not too much. :| Its just any old steel frame from china. Probably $300 at most.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-06, 10:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 833
Posted By helmets save

Neither, I am a fan of custom wheels. They are...

Neither, I am a fan of custom wheels. They are easy to repair, all LBS have parts, and they are the same weight. Performance has Dura-Ace hubs to Open Pro rims for $300. That seems like a better...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 10:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,133
Posted By helmets save

I have hit 38 mph on a flat sprint. 45 mph down...

I have hit 38 mph on a flat sprint. 45 mph down hill.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-06, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By helmets save

Thanks guys for your input. I wasnt sure if that...

Thanks guys for your input. I wasnt sure if that puts that area to greater risk or reoccuring punctures. But that electrical tape is a good idea.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-06, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,565
Posted By helmets save

If it gets him out there riding, then it is...

If it gets him out there riding, then it is perfectly justified.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-06, 09:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By helmets save

If tube is punctured, still use tire?

So I had my first flat in over 1500 miles. I was not paying attention and i rode over glass. The tube was punctured so of course there is a small hole in the tire. If you were to flex the area...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,210
Posted By helmets save

Just curious, did you place the order off their...

Just curious, did you place the order off their website then they called you about the specifics of the components. Or you went right ahead and called them your self?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 10:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,210
Posted By helmets save

How does duties work? Is it a certain percentage...

How does duties work? Is it a certain percentage of the total price. Because 11speed is definately cheaper any place in here the USA, but if i am goin to pay an ass load for duties its not worth...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 09:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,062
Posted By helmets save

You stop, take your frame pump, and beat the crap...

You stop, take your frame pump, and beat the crap out of them. They will learn fast. If people cant manage to control their dogs or invest in a fence, its their loss.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 367
Posted By helmets save

I assume you are fairly new to cycling. I would...

I assume you are fairly new to cycling. I would just say, go out and ride you bike. Worry about that later.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-06, 03:09 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,932
Posted By helmets save

Waiting to get my paycheck, so i can get campy...

Waiting to get my paycheck, so i can get campy chorus.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 01:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,174
Posted By helmets save

Its like this... Do we really need to have nice...

Its like this... Do we really need to have nice cars? What is wrong with driving a $8,000 kia or a modest toyota or honda? Its all the same issue. If we have the money to spare why not buy or...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-06, 01:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,174
Posted By helmets save

Well acutally when you just buy the build kits,...

Well acutally when you just buy the build kits, the difference between dura-ace and ultegra is only like $400. I dont konw how much that helps you. Most of the time the difference between the two...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 10:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 646
Posted By helmets save

I am with you on that one. The reason probably...

I am with you on that one. The reason probably the Bianchi is more expensive is that it carries a "better" name. Bianchi being Italian and one of the older bike manufacturs. Acutally, I think both...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-06, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 785
Posted By helmets save

Acutally, it will be cheaper to upgrade just your...

Acutally, it will be cheaper to upgrade just your components to Dura-Ace. A complete Dura-Ace bike is like 3k at least. A complete build kit of DA from gvhbikes is only $1600. So you do the math. ...
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