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Forum: Road Cycling
04-01-07, 08:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,018
Posted By DonChuwish

For something really inexpensive but still very...

For something really inexpensive but still very good (perfect for taking abuse) try the Performance Bike Forte wheel set. On sale almost always for $80/$60 rear/front. Hard to beat $140 for a pair....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-06, 08:29 PM
Replies: 685
Views: 75,462
Posted By DonChuwish

Having had experience trying to retrofit my 80's...

Having had experience trying to retrofit my 80's Ciocc with appropriate Campy parts, I can tell you that Campagnolo customer service is fairly helpful in IDing parts. I emailed them a photo of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-06, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,265
Posted By DonChuwish

Now that's a shop! Thank god I'm not the only...

Now that's a shop! Thank god I'm not the only one!

-D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,654
Posted By DonChuwish

I'm certainly not running out to tell my life...

I'm certainly not running out to tell my life insurance carrier that I ride and race bikes. Despite what good it's done for my heart disease risk I don't think they'd hesitate to raise my rates. Tho...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-06, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By DonChuwish

Wow, just imagine if they tried this in Beijing?...

Wow, just imagine if they tried this in Beijing? They'd have to arrest EVERYBODY! ;-)
Of course on some level they have a point - in Manhattan traffic a group of traffic law breaking riders could be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-06, 02:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,825
Posted By DonChuwish

Oh I'm not grumbling at all. I just find it...

Oh I'm not grumbling at all. I just find it interesting. Actually I'm pleasantly surprised it's being sold as a whole bike, I figured it would get parted out. That would have been the only thing that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 08:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,825
Posted By DonChuwish

Yeah it was kinda weird to see it. They certainly...

Yeah it was kinda weird to see it. They certainly made it look good. I'm sure if I'd done my own listing the price wouldn't have gone that high. I don't want to direct everyone to the listing tho....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 08:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,171
Posted By DonChuwish

Yeah, people are getting pretty sick of us taking...

Yeah, people are getting pretty sick of us taking up the road around here too. I'm starting to avoid the larger group rides cuz the cars just get too nuts when they're stuck behind us. Kinda funny...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 08:31 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,825
Posted By DonChuwish

Used bike prices on eBay

I won't go into details cuz I don't want to promote or slander anyone, but I recently sold my beloved old Italian road bike to a company that buys and sells used bikes. I figured I could probably get...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-06, 08:12 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,432
Posted By DonChuwish

I think it's fugly, and I certainly wouldn't put...

I think it's fugly, and I certainly wouldn't put a G down for fugly. Just my reaction when I saw it.

-D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-01-06, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 969
Posted By DonChuwish

I was once told that it's kind of like coffee -...

I was once told that it's kind of like coffee - at first it's bitter and unpleasant, but after a few experiences not so bad. So it depends on how much experience you have... oh, this is about bugs....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 527
Posted By DonChuwish

My 1x Korso front wheel is a lot stiffer than my...

My 1x Korso front wheel is a lot stiffer than my radial DA front wheel. I can only tell because when I climb slow and steep the DA flexes enough to make the spoke magnet touch the receiver each time...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-30-06, 10:45 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 55,864
Posted By DonChuwish

Yeah, I'd say anything <5mph to climb a speed...

Yeah, I'd say anything <5mph to climb a speed bump qualifies as bonked!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-30-06, 10:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 63,360
Posted By DonChuwish

I walked into a shop and asked for a quote to...

I walked into a shop and asked for a quote to just tension and true a pair of 36H 3 cross wheels that I'd already laced - $70 EACH was the answer. Through friends I found a guy who did it for $20...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-06, 01:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,657
Posted By DonChuwish

I used a Dremel with a little wire wheel on my...

I used a Dremel with a little wire wheel on my wife's old bike to clean up the braking surface of the rims. They were really bad tho, sandpaper and muscle power would have taken a long time.

-D
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-06, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 366
Posted By DonChuwish

Which shoes? I'm just curious because when I...

Which shoes? I'm just curious because when I started riding Specialized BG Pro Carbon I noticed the same thing. They have a built in varus wedge and although I supposedly should be better off for it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-06, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 620
Posted By DonChuwish

When it's dirty (subjective of course) and/or...

When it's dirty (subjective of course) and/or making odd noises. Unless I were slogging through a lot of rain I wouldn't mess with sealed bearings more than once a year. Chain gets attention when it...
Forum: Recreational & Family
06-23-06, 10:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By DonChuwish

Agreed, I just got one too. I didn't do any...

Agreed, I just got one too. I didn't do any comparison shopping so I don't know how much better the expensive ones are, but I knew I wasn't about to spend the $300 the LBS wanted for what they carry....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-06, 01:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,048
Posted By DonChuwish

One time, at band camp.... Anyway, since I...

One time, at band camp....
Anyway, since I never went to band camp, my worst cycling related "duh!?" may have been this Wednesday. Packed my bike in the car in the morning, packed a duffle with all...
Forum: Commuting
06-15-06, 06:41 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,711
Posted By DonChuwish

In my first ever Cat5 race (a crit) early this...

In my first ever Cat5 race (a crit) early this spring a 'unattached' rider launched off the front about 2/3 of the way into the race. With a stiff headwind leading into a short climb, everyone let...
Forum: Touring
06-12-06, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By DonChuwish

Heheh, good! Some are pretty impressive. By any...

Heheh, good! Some are pretty impressive. By any chance were you riding it today? I drove over Palmer Hill on my way back from Greenwich and saw a guy just getting over the top and reading a slip of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-10-06, 03:11 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,769
Posted By DonChuwish

Excellent, both this and your previous post. Glad...

Excellent, both this and your previous post. Glad to see a woman in here keeping us idiots reasonable. I learned this lesson about my wife long ago, it's gotta be her idea. I even have to be very...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-10-06, 05:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,108
Posted By DonChuwish

Thanks, but I think those are for road calipers....

Thanks, but I think those are for road calipers. Great deal tho.

-Don
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-06, 04:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,108
Posted By DonChuwish

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look for the...

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look for the spring adjustment tonight. I'd already come to the same idea about adjusting the gap - she can get a much better pull on it when there's more travel. For...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-06, 04:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,508
Posted By DonChuwish

LOL, don't get me wrong, I'm laughing at myself...

LOL, don't get me wrong, I'm laughing at myself cuz as I read that the voice in my head was full on Cliff Claven. Just had that ring to it!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-06, 08:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,108
Posted By DonChuwish

Thanks loads! Great find on the Exage pads. Tho...

Thanks loads! Great find on the Exage pads. Tho I'm not sure by the pics if they are an exact match, I have some more options now.

-Don
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-06, 01:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,108
Posted By DonChuwish

Thanks all. The pads that are on there now are...

Thanks all. The pads that are on there now are postless, using a bolt at the center of the pad with some very specific washers instead. But I don't see why a threaded post and nut wouldn't work. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-06, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,108
Posted By DonChuwish

Cantilever to V-Brake conversion possible?

My wife's old college bike, a Bridgestone 'CityLimit' is in pretty good shape overall. She never did many miles. But the Shimano Exage Country canti brake pads are old and hardened, not offering much...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 10:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 6,901
Posted By DonChuwish

Housatonic Hills eh? Funny I should be reading...

Housatonic Hills eh? Funny I should be reading this tonight, I just got back from pre-riding the course this evening. Free Tip: the 'Hills' in the name is no joke! If you're in the Cat 4/5 race I'll...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-06-06, 09:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,792
Posted By DonChuwish

I bike commute as much as I can and I've joined a...

I bike commute as much as I can and I've joined a road racing team and train as much as I can. Certainly a roadie. But everyone I know on my team is quite happy to wave or say hi to anyone on any...
Forum: Commuting
06-02-06, 12:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,841
Posted By DonChuwish

I'm going for the supershort cut this weekend. My...

I'm going for the supershort cut this weekend. My wife will have a blast shearing me down with the Wahl clippers. Thinking about #2 or #3 attachment at longest. Only problem is it reveals all of my...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-31-06, 01:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By DonChuwish

Oh! That 3500 would be perfect - if she's ok with...

Oh! That 3500 would be perfect - if she's ok with the color. All my time digging around Trek's site I missed that one somehow. Thanks!

-D
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-31-06, 10:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By DonChuwish

Thanks all for the replies and suggestions! I...

Thanks all for the replies and suggestions! I guess I should have been a bit more specific. I was hoping there was some 'big girl's bike' out there since she'll want it to be pretty, but not...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-30-06, 10:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,440
Posted By DonChuwish

10 year old girl needs 26", anything withOUT suspension forks?

My 9almost10 year old girl is already 5' tall, mostly leg. When we went to the LBS today she was obviously too big for a 24" 'kids' bike. The 26" bike they wanted to put her on was a Giant Boulder w....
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-29-06, 06:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,323
Posted By DonChuwish

Here we are on Monday evening after working on it...

Here we are on Monday evening after working on it a little each day this weekend and sure enough, today she ASKED to put on the pedals and really rode on her own!
Saturday didn't go so well, she was...
Forum: Touring
05-27-06, 09:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,083
Posted By DonChuwish

Looking at a map you may be tempted to just take...

Looking at a map you may be tempted to just take Route 1 directly up, but the traffic isn't friendly. It'll add some miles, but staying north of Route 1 will be much more enjoyable. One way to do it:...
Forum: Touring
05-27-06, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 444
Posted By DonChuwish

Go south through Bend and on to Crater Lake....

Go south through Bend and on to Crater Lake. Crater Lake is NOT to be missed. Quite a sight. Good lodging can be found nearby at Diamond Lake. That round trip alone is about the mileage you're...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By DonChuwish

Polar speed sensor, picky about the magnet?

After I finally got tired of moving my spoke magnet from one wheel to the other every racing weekend, I went and bought a generic spoke magnet. Big chunky barrel shaped thing. I put it on and...
Forum: Recreational & Family
05-26-06, 08:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,323
Posted By DonChuwish

Boy am I glad I finally peeked in this part of...

Boy am I glad I finally peeked in this part of BF. I've tried 4 different summers, this will be the 5th, with my now 9 year old daughter. She just doesn't have a natural feel for it. (Her little...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-06, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 663
Posted By DonChuwish

Make friends with the area Campy distributor. Go...

Make friends with the area Campy distributor. Go on rides with them, be their domestique, get conversational. Then idly mention that you've got a build project going and can't decide if you want to...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-06, 12:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,020
Posted By DonChuwish

My worst eating sin is staying up waaaaay too...

My worst eating sin is staying up waaaaay too late at night and getting too hungry to sleep. But I'm also tired and lazy at that point so... what's that in the freezer? It looks kinda like chocolate...
Forum: Commuting
05-26-06, 06:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,106
Posted By DonChuwish

I've found myself saying "I couldn't ride my bike...

I've found myself saying "I couldn't ride my bike (to work) cuz I have to ride my bike" all week. Evening group rides that start at 6:00PM sharp make it tough to ride home, change clothes, change...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-06, 12:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,604
Posted By DonChuwish

Wow, that brings back memories. We used to do the...

Wow, that brings back memories. We used to do the same thing as kids on our BMX bikes. We were pretty serious mudders and it was necessary.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 02:12 PM
Replies: 271
Views: 10,571
Posted By DonChuwish

I agree, makes for a much better view up the...

I agree, makes for a much better view up the road.

6'0", 185lbs, 38, (male). Started at 225 2 years ago, goal of 175 by... someday. Maybe by end of summer.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-06, 02:01 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,996
Posted By DonChuwish

There's another angle to the 'cheap,...

There's another angle to the 'cheap, questionable' vs 'expensive, well known' brand discussion. How long after buying a new bike does it take a typical roadie to get the itch for a new bike?
After...
Forum: Commuting
05-16-06, 01:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 859
Posted By DonChuwish

I like Specialized Body Geometry gloves, they do...

I like Specialized Body Geometry gloves, they do the best job of taking pressure off the ulnar nerve. $32 a pair but worth it if you're in pain.

-Don
Forum: Commuting
05-16-06, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 878
Posted By DonChuwish

I use the Performance cleaner gizmo but don't...

I use the Performance cleaner gizmo but don't recommend it. Very clunky to assemble around the chain and doesn't keep the solvent within itself all that well. It does clean the chain though. Just...
Forum: For Sale
05-15-06, 01:10 AM
Replies: 1,401
Sticky Saddle swap
Views: 389,099
Posted By DonChuwish

Have: Specialized Alias 143 (black) Want:...

Have: Specialized Alias 143 (black)
Want: Specialized Alias 155 (black)

The 143 came on my new Allez Pro. I rode it a few times, probably less than 100mi total before deciding it was just too...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-06, 08:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,555
Posted By DonChuwish

I had the same reaction when I got my new bike...

I had the same reaction when I got my new bike earlier this year. I kept reaching half way down to the shifters and then smacking myself. Then of course I'd often shift the wrong way. Makes for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-06, 09:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,334
Posted By DonChuwish

I just love my SuperGo Korso wheelset. Cost me a...

I just love my SuperGo Korso wheelset. Cost me a grand total of $90, were perfectly true out of the box and they've been rock solid. SuperGo is gone but Performance has picked up the same wheels and...
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