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Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-15, 05:14 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,196
Posted By Will G

Practice changing a flat in the comfort of your...

Practice changing a flat in the comfort of your room. Nothing like running late when it is hot, cold, raining, or some other miserable condition and you are trying to figure out how to change a flat...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-15, 09:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,692
Posted By Will G

Nearly had that same thing happen to me just last...

Nearly had that same thing happen to me just last week. I'm sitting at a stop sign and hear squealing tires. Glancing into the rear view, all I see is a Chevy logo on a pickup truck rapidly...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-15, 09:03 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 12,718
Posted By Will G

Aerospace Mass Transportation Specialist and...

Aerospace Mass Transportation Specialist and Guppy Control Actuator Operator
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-14, 09:42 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 11,023
Posted By Will G

Matte vs Gloss: I've got a black matte finish...

Matte vs Gloss: I've got a black matte finish and it is a pain in the butt to clean relative to a gloss. Dirt comes off okay but if I get grease on it, it requires more effort to get it clean. On...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-14, 08:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,082
Posted By Will G

Kind of expensive, but here's the truing stand...

Kind of expensive, but here's the truing stand you need. I've used this to build wheels with Joe Young (youngwheels.com). Absolutely great wheel truing stand.

Truing stand...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-14, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,039
Posted By Will G

I found that if I "made a fist" with my toes,...

I found that if I "made a fist" with my toes, i.e. curled up my toes, then tightened the lower two straps, relaxed my foot and then tightened the ratchet straps, I had no problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-13, 07:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,346
Posted By Will G

Second vote for Bag Balm. Cheap and effective. ...

Second vote for Bag Balm. Cheap and effective. Does not migrate causing a mess and a little goes a long way.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-13, 12:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,060
Posted By Will G

I would like to submit this thread as my entry in...

I would like to submit this thread as my entry in the "annoying posters" thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 06:23 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 5,684
Posted By Will G

Went nose to nose with a skunk carrying one of...

Went nose to nose with a skunk carrying one of her young. Rode up within 20 yards of a bobcat looking the wrong way standing in the middle of the road. When the cat turned to look at me, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-27-13, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,504
Posted By Will G

Had knee pains before, had no knee pains after.

Had knee pains before, had no knee pains after.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-13, 09:35 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,461
Posted By Will G

The Dutch.

The Dutch.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-13, 06:37 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 30,404
Posted By Will G

Where were you with this great information a...

Where were you with this great information a couple years ago?? I took my bike with a 50/34 23-11 setup to Florida. I was on either end of the cassette the whole time. Drove me nuts.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,931
Posted By Will G

Specialized Toupe.

Specialized Toupe.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,597
Posted By Will G

49.5 mph. The rough road and low spoke count...

49.5 mph. The rough road and low spoke count (16f/20r) combined to form a vision of extreme unpleasantness and I got on the brakes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-13, 08:17 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,153
Posted By Will G

50/34 with an 11-23. No long climbs but...

50/34 with an 11-23. No long climbs but continuous hills.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 470
Posted By Will G

Started riding 25mm tires in an attempt to...

Started riding 25mm tires in an attempt to counter the horrendous chip seal but what is this mysterious "rain" you speak of?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-13, 05:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,694
Posted By Will G

Nice.

Nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-13, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,989
Posted By Will G

Got a 2011 Hi Mod Supersix. Rode a Specialized...

Got a 2011 Hi Mod Supersix. Rode a Specialized Roubaix before that. No complaints at all and would definitely recommend the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-25-13, 09:07 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 6,383
Posted By Will G

+1 on recovering the can. DNA and fingerprints...

+1 on recovering the can. DNA and fingerprints more than likely. Combine that with public release of the photo and these idiots will be discussing their stupidity with a judge.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-13, 03:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,610
Posted By Will G

I've been using My Tracks.

I've been using My Tracks.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-04-13, 09:46 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,244
Posted By Will G

Had a few brush passes. While motoring at a...

Had a few brush passes. While motoring at a pretty good clip on a downhill, I had a dump truck pull out in front of me requiring heavy braking and evasive action on my part. He stopped and...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-04-13, 09:20 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,168
Posted By Will G

210lbs, 23's were no problem but switched to 25's...

210lbs, 23's were no problem but switched to 25's to ease the vibration caused by chip seal.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-13, 07:48 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,177
Posted By Will G

Had the head of a shifter cable break off in the...

Had the head of a shifter cable break off in the shifter. Very much a pain in the posterior to fix. I replace cables every year, housings when I have shifting issues or see any rust.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-02-12, 09:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,606
Posted By Will G

With the drilling operations going on around...

With the drilling operations going on around here, there is always a ton of mud on the shoulders so the post rain ride clean up is always a beotch. Hose down the bike then hose down myself. Put the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-12, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,759
Posted By Will G

Not sure about Pensacola but over in the Panama...

Not sure about Pensacola but over in the Panama City area, you had to move inland to find decent roads and have a better chance of surviving the traffic.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-12, 08:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,713
Posted By Will G

Airlines charge extra for shipping bikes. They...

Airlines charge extra for shipping bikes. They do not charge extra for shipping athletic equipment. It might affect your results if you file a claim for damage or loss but not much else. I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-12, 09:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,679
Posted By Will G

I've never heard of it being done but is it...

I've never heard of it being done but is it possible to borrow the bike, ride it a little, and take it to a LBS for a quick inspection? If you really want the bike, they would know where to look for...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-12, 09:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,936
Posted By Will G

One of my cycling friends is an Orthopedic...

One of my cycling friends is an Orthopedic Surgeon. When asked about running, his reply was "Don't. I replace a lot knees and hips of runners." I was noticing aches and pains when I started on run...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-21-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,292
Posted By Will G

Apply Rain-X to the inside and outside of your...

Apply Rain-X to the inside and outside of your glasses. You also need some airflow between you and the glasses. Mine will fog if I stop moving.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-12, 09:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 730
Posted By Will G

I've never had any luck with a large cut. ...

I've never had any luck with a large cut. Smaller ones can be glued or booted. The big ones just keep causing problems or worries and who needs that? Just replace it and enjoy the ride.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-12, 09:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,974
Posted By Will G

I'll throw in another plug for Cannondale for a...

I'll throw in another plug for Cannondale for a SuperSix Hi-Mod replacement. Had a cosmetic crack in the paint and they replaced it with a new one.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,607
Posted By Will G

I want to see Psimet crush a carbon fiber beer...

I want to see Psimet crush a carbon fiber beer can on his forehead.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-12, 07:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,202
Posted By Will G

I am surprised that nobody has mentioned that...

I am surprised that nobody has mentioned that amazingly stunning, tastefully coordinated, high-vis green kick-stand.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-12, 08:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,607
Posted By Will G

And to throw a wrench into the carbon fiber on...

And to throw a wrench into the carbon fiber on commercial jets argument, the wings are designed to flex. So, engineers want the carbon fiber to move. We are all doomed. Exploding bikes and jets. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-12, 08:18 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 12,603
Posted By Will G

When I was a kid, maybe 10 years old, I was...

When I was a kid, maybe 10 years old, I was riding and there was something caught in a fender bracket on the front wheel. Tried removing it with my foot and, you guessed it, got my foot caught. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 5,780
Posted By Will G

Makes my cycling or health complaints miniscule...

Makes my cycling or health complaints miniscule by comparison. Thanks for the inspiration and awesome example of HTFU.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 04:56 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,022
Posted By Will G

I've got some custom built DT Swiss with a 465...

I've got some custom built DT Swiss with a 465 (same as 415 but with double eyelets for more strength) rim/32 3x Super Comp spokes in the back and 415 rim/28 2x super comp spokes up front with 240...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-15-12, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,823
Posted By Will G

I had a carbon seatpost bond itself to the seat...

I had a carbon seatpost bond itself to the seat tube. Took a while to cut/whittle/pry/grind/carve/chip/pull that thing out. Lots of swearing required, also.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,744
Posted By Will G

Yes, you can run lower pressure with the 25's. ...

Yes, you can run lower pressure with the 25's. I'm 200lbs and run 90 psi F/110 psi R.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-03-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,744
Posted By Will G

Switched tire width from 23's to 25's to dampen...

Switched tire width from 23's to 25's to dampen out chip-seal. It does work.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 657
Posted By Will G

If you have a cable cutter, you can buy housing...

If you have a cable cutter, you can buy housing in bulk from the bike shop along with cables. Might be $20 total.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-12, 07:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By Will G

Try curling your toes hard when you tighten up...

Try curling your toes hard when you tighten up the strap, usually the middle strap, over the arch of your foot. When you relax your foot, you will have more space.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,866
Posted By Will G

If your shifting problem is a new Shimano chain,...

If your shifting problem is a new Shimano chain, make sure you have installed it with the correct side out. It can be installed backwards and that leads to a problem exactly like you described.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-12, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,240
Posted By Will G

Out for a ride with my so called friends after...

Out for a ride with my so called friends after being off the bike for a couple months due to throat surgery and trying to learn to breathe again while riding. So, after about 40 miles, we are headed...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-12, 10:24 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,536
Posted By Will G

If we all mounted our tires on backwards, would...

If we all mounted our tires on backwards, would we reverse the rotation of the earth?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 783
Posted By Will G

Had something that seemed relatively minor kick...

Had something that seemed relatively minor kick my butt. Didn't feel bad but didn't feel good. Felt a little better yesterday and thought I'd take the bike out for a 40 miler. I made 21. Didn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-12, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,369
Posted By Will G

Pipe insulation from Home Depot, etc. Cut a...

Pipe insulation from Home Depot, etc. Cut a small piece, slide it over the top tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-12, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,802
Posted By Will G

Anyone got suggestions for removing the rust...

Anyone got suggestions for removing the rust looking stains caused by sunscreen? I have found stuff online saying do not use bleach or dry because that will make the stains worse but haven't found...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-12, 09:51 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 5,885
Posted By Will G

Curved jaw channel lock pliers work great. Jaws...

Curved jaw channel lock pliers work great. Jaws apply pressure at opposing corners and opens the link right up.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-12, 09:47 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 7,438
Posted By Will G

The only points I've discovered while cycling...

The only points I've discovered while cycling have caused flat tires.
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