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Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,552,190
Posted By KrisA

Look 595, now on season 4: 325652325653

Look 595, now on season 4:

325652325653
08-04-10, 04:01 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 5,144
Posted By KrisA

Hey ricohman, good work on the races and welcome...

Hey ricohman, good work on the races and welcome to the club! It's cool coming across locals over the web and seeing discussion about local races. I think we might have met on your first time out...
08-04-10, 09:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,936
Posted By KrisA

Are you absolutely sure of that? I'm thinking of...

Are you absolutely sure of that? I'm thinking of buying a Scott Scale frame which I want to use with my existing Middleburn Duo cranks. As such I need a 38.2 clamp on front derailleur rather than...
05-07-10, 05:13 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,945
Posted By KrisA

The bike is my Pashley Roadster 26. The basket...

The bike is my Pashley Roadster 26. The basket is a Basil XL. The beer is Okanagan Spring.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-10, 11:53 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 7,131
Posted By KrisA

I'd be surprised if the low end Times, like the...

I'd be surprised if the low end Times, like the Speeder, are made in France. Same with Look, though I'm happy that my wonderful 595 was made in France.

One of my biggest drivers in buying bikes,...
Forum: Commuting
04-13-10, 08:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,554
Posted By KrisA

The B17 on my new Pashley has only about 3 hours...

The B17 on my new Pashley has only about 3 hours on it, so no molding yet. But my oh my, what a comfy saddle for tootling around. Though I'll keep my Selle Italia SLR's for the race bikes. :)
04-12-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 125,502
Posted By KrisA

I paid $1200 Canadian, including 10% tax, for my...

I paid $1200 Canadian, including 10% tax, for my English made Pashley above. I've got a great LBS though who knocked off $200 from the retail, which is reasonable as they did not have to stock the...
04-11-10, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1,032
Views: 125,502
Posted By KrisA

145698145699145700 I brought back, to...

145698145699145700

I brought back, to Canada, from England, one British 5 speed. It's a Pashley Roadster 26 Sovereign. Made in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in the same fashion they've been doing...
Forum: Commuting
04-09-10, 06:35 AM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,146
Posted By KrisA

New bike for my short, 10km a day, commuting. ...

New bike for my short, 10km a day, commuting. Wanted something classy, easy to ride in office attire while keeping me clean in all conditions. Also, wanted something North American or European...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-26-10, 03:25 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,040
Posted By KrisA

143502143503 My 595 slightly updated since...

143502143503

My 595 slightly updated since first build, SLR Carbonio replaced the Flite Carbonio as the Flite was just way to hard. Also cut the steerer right down.
Forum: Commuting
03-26-10, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15,693
Views: 12,355,146
Posted By KrisA

Here's my commuter/beater. Not much, but I never...

Here's my commuter/beater. Not much, but I never worry about leaving it locked anywhere. The folding baskets are nice for hauling groceries home, just wish they were more durable.
Forum: Introductions
03-01-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 340
Posted By KrisA

Always good to see biking Saskatchewanians! Keep...

Always good to see biking Saskatchewanians! Keep up the awesomeness. :)
02-24-10, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 748
Posted By KrisA

Way to go Saskatoon! Certainly more bike culture...

Way to go Saskatoon! Certainly more bike culture in Stoon vs down here in Regina.
Forum: Commuting
01-06-10, 09:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,866
Posted By KrisA

I'm the same way, my road bike and mountain bikes...

I'm the same way, my road bike and mountain bikes are always clean and shinned after a dirty ride. My cross bike can stay dirty for a while without me loosing my sanity. My SS winter beater gets...
12-29-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By KrisA

I've got 7 winters and several thousand KM on a...

I've got 7 winters and several thousand KM on a pair of 296 Extremes and though the chords are starting to show through where the knobs meet the carcas and the sidewall rubber is starting to come...
11-02-09, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,262
Posted By KrisA

Awesome vid! I must say this about the Winnipeg...

Awesome vid! I must say this about the Winnipeg riders I've met, both by going to their events and them coming to ours, that they are a very cool group of people. Down to earth, fun, and revel in a...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,268
Posted By KrisA

The big take away I had from the article is not...

The big take away I had from the article is not about the the failure of the Velib system so much as the failure of French immigration policies.
09-16-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,450
Posted By KrisA

Depending on the temp I'll either go drinkless or...

Depending on the temp I'll either go drinkless or throw 1/2 a bottle in my jersey pocket. At around the mid point I'll take a swig and then toss the bottle.
Forum: Commuting
09-14-09, 10:16 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,100
Posted By KrisA

When I'm going fast and think someone is going to...

When I'm going fast and think someone is going to turn left in front of me I try to make eye contact and once established I shake my head as if to say, "please don't turn left in front of me." If I...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-09, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,549
Posted By KrisA

I had a nasty high speed over the bars crash on...

I had a nasty high speed over the bars crash on my mountain bike last weekend. I landed on the left lower part of my back and have a very sore hip/back with a big puffy bruise back there. Four days...
08-20-09, 09:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,325
Posted By KrisA

Nice. I'd add a new saddle to that list, the one...

Nice. I'd add a new saddle to that list, the one on there is horribly bent.
Forum: Commuting
08-07-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,234
Posted By KrisA

Good thread, I'm thinking of trying 23mm latex...

Good thread, I'm thinking of trying 23mm latex road tubes in my 35mm cross tires for this seasons races. It's impossible to find good, light, tubes for cross. All the cool kids run tubulars. :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,292
Posted By KrisA

The JSW with TDI would definitely be at the top...

The JSW with TDI would definitely be at the top of my list if I NEEDED a car (my family gets by with one). I fantasize about having two bikes on a roof rack and two on my wheel support Swagman hitch...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 763
Posted By KrisA

I'm super impressed with the Campy Ultra Torque...

I'm super impressed with the Campy Ultra Torque system, easy to install, very smooth bearings, stiff, looks awesome. If you're a Shimano or SRAM guy perhaps the Fulcrum branded version would look...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-09, 06:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 760
Posted By KrisA

http://www.sportdataservices.com/images/bikes/look...

http://www.sportdataservices.com/images/bikes/look3.jpg

I have 39-53 TA rings on my Campy crank. While the shifting is surely not Shimano fast it's plenty fast enough for me. I find on the road...
Forum: Commuting
05-01-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,265
Posted By KrisA

2.5kms, 10 minutes, never break a sweat and can...

2.5kms, 10 minutes, never break a sweat and can come home for lunch.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,040
Posted By KrisA

Here's my new 2008 Look 595. Built up with 09...

Here's my new 2008 Look 595. Built up with 09 Centaur Carbon, Zonda's, TA rings. I'm not sure what the weight is, though it certainly is lighter than my cross bike which has done road duty for the...
03-30-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,829
Posted By KrisA

Whatever happened to the good old "ride him into...

Whatever happened to the good old "ride him into the ditch" move? ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
03-12-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,196
Posted By KrisA

Some of my favorite cycling memories are heading...

Some of my favorite cycling memories are heading north of Winnipeg for the Grand Beach XC race at the end of April. First year I did this (2004) it was cold, the next 3 years it was in the mid 20C...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-09, 11:47 AM
Replies: 276
Views: 16,010
Posted By KrisA

One thing I've noticed with the tri-guys around...

One thing I've noticed with the tri-guys around here is that they can pull hard on the flats but get decimated on our 3 minute sprint climbs. The hills we race on are small, so as soon as the road...
Forum: Commuting
02-25-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,303
Posted By KrisA

My mountain bikes do lots of rack time, there are...

My mountain bikes do lots of rack time, there are no quality trails that are within an hour ride of me, we have to drive to all of them. I also travel to lots of races with my bike.

I must admit...
02-18-09, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,284
Posted By KrisA

My 296 Extremes are on winter #5 and have about...

My 296 Extremes are on winter #5 and have about 5000km on them. As others have mentioned the tires will fall apart before the studs wear out. The tires were one of the best bike purchases I've ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-20-08, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By KrisA

Agreed. Both fit exactly the same.

Agreed. Both fit exactly the same.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,010
Posted By KrisA

I think FSA makes a good one. I've got one in my...

I think FSA makes a good one. I've got one in my cross bike that has seen 5000km of riding and some nasty cross races and it still spins very nicely. Much better than the Truvativ and Raceface I...
11-21-08, 05:07 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,865,647
Posted By KrisA

What race was this at?

What race was this at?
11-19-08, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,026
Posted By KrisA

I just threw one in the garbage, you should do...

I just threw one in the garbage, you should do the same with your tires. Truly they are garbage, once you go Nokian you can never go back.
10-02-08, 05:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 753
Posted By KrisA

I've raced my RD-200's, those wheels are bomb...

I've raced my RD-200's, those wheels are bomb proof under my 140lbs. They have 10000km of road riding on them and several hours of cross racing including lots of crashes and have never needed ANY...
01-20-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 523,853
Posted By KrisA

Here's my trusty Norco beater setup for it's 4th...

Here's my trusty Norco beater setup for it's 4th winter of riding. I went SS half way through last winter as I was constantly having drivetrain issues, best upgrade ever. I also went with the rigid...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,508
Posted By KrisA

Sorry never ridden one. These frames appear on...

Sorry never ridden one. These frames appear on ebay unbranded for not a lot of money:
...
11-20-07, 06:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,917
Posted By KrisA

Studs went on for a 2 hour training ride on black...

Studs went on for a 2 hour training ride on black ice on Sunday, off on Monday as the roads are now dry. I just can't stand riding my studs on dry pavement. Winter is here though, I've given up on...
11-20-07, 06:48 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,376
Posted By KrisA

Mobil1 automobile engine oil, by far the best...

Mobil1 automobile engine oil, by far the best nasty condition lube I've used. Better than Finish Line and a fraction of the cost. My car takes 3.5 litres, I by 4 when I do the bi-annual oil change...
10-03-07, 03:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,624
Posted By KrisA

2 races in, 2 DNF's in my first year of Cat3. ...

2 races in, 2 DNF's in my first year of Cat3. First one was due to physical issues, I was feeling terrible. The second due to mechanical malaise, my rear mech and hanger spontaneously combusted on...
09-06-07, 03:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By KrisA

Take off the 19% VAT for non EU customers which...

Take off the 19% VAT for non EU customers which is almost 10euros per tire.
09-04-07, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,569
Posted By KrisA

Try here: ...

Try here:
http://www.starbike.com/php/product_info.php?lang=en&pid=4897

I've had good luck ordering from Starbike in the past.
08-24-07, 08:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 773
Posted By KrisA

Hey Kris, Kris here. ;) Check out Dutch, they...

Hey Kris, Kris here. ;) Check out Dutch, they have a Rocky CXR frame hanging around from last season, it's a 60 I believe. They parted it out and I don't think they want very much for it, I...
Forum: Commuting
08-23-07, 11:27 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 967
Posted By KrisA

Could be, I spend a lot of time racing mountain...

Could be, I spend a lot of time racing mountain bikes and training, what I and my racer buddies notice is that after a certain point there is a massive diminishing return interms of effort/speed. ...
08-22-07, 11:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,037
Posted By KrisA

YES!!!! I switched from cheap steel studded...

YES!!!! I switched from cheap steel studded Inova tires to Nokian 296 Extremes and was BLOWN AWAY by the difference. The steel studs have a blunt "point", whereas the tungsten studs on Nokians have...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-07, 11:00 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,785
Posted By KrisA

My first ISIS was a Truvativ, lasted 2 months. ...

My first ISIS was a Truvativ, lasted 2 months. Second was Raceface, lasted most of 3 years, now on FSA Platinum. I hope mine lasts as long as yours. Cross season might be tough on it, much worse...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-07, 08:18 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,785
Posted By KrisA

It's nice to know that it's not just us mountain...

It's nice to know that it's not just us mountain bikers that have to deal with crank issues. Square taper worked fine, until freeride came along and people started snapping axles. Then came ISIS,...
08-09-07, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,632
Posted By KrisA

I'd go for the 07 to get the Easton frame and...

I'd go for the 07 to get the Easton frame and fork. The Aksium wheels are nicer, but not enough to justify going for the 08. Although, if you want a nicer looking bike I think the 08 is much more...
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