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Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-12, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 418
Posted By Jinker

ExpoCycle is primarily there for retailers to...

ExpoCycle is primarily there for retailers to check out products (particularly next years' product lines). The show floor is one thing, but it also allows shop owners to meet with product reps that...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-11, 02:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,594
Posted By Jinker

To give you a ballpark estimate, around 17.5...

To give you a ballpark estimate, around 17.5 pounds or so.

Individual bikes will vary. Almost any bike shop will have a fish scale on hand, so you should be able to get them to weigh the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-11, 02:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 722
Posted By Jinker

The CAAD in a heartbeat. Much lighter frame. ...

The CAAD in a heartbeat. Much lighter frame.

Also, the Bontrager paired spoke wheels in the 05 timeframe had a tendency to develop cracks around the spoke holes in the rims.

Actually, scratch...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-11, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By Jinker

Glad you've solved it, but just for others'...

Glad you've solved it, but just for others' reference, it can often also be the stem, either on the steer tube or handlebars. The fix is to disassemble, grease the bolts and the interfaces with the...
04-05-11, 12:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,113
Posted By Jinker

You didn't mention what kind of bike she's on,...

You didn't mention what kind of bike she's on, which at least gives a place to start.

I've had reasonable luck recommending the Selle Royale Lookin models. They come in a variety of widths to...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-18-11, 10:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 26,456
Posted By Jinker

The shop I work at sells Treks, and I've adjusted...

The shop I work at sells Treks, and I've adjusted those clamps many, MANY times.

A handful of times we've had particular ones which are a bear to adjust. They seem to wedge in much more tightly,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-11, 12:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 543
Posted By Jinker

The new under bar wrap cable routing results in...

The new under bar wrap cable routing results in more friction with the latest generation of Shimano components. It's more sensitive to cable quality than before.

Sometimes manufacturers spec...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-11, 11:53 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,668
Posted By Jinker

Went from a cheap aluminum 105 bike (Nashbar...

Went from a cheap aluminum 105 bike (Nashbar frame built with scrounged 9 spd parts) to a carbon Dura Ace bike (Madone 5.5).

Completely unnecessary upgrade at the time, but an opportunity...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-11, 02:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,317
Posted By Jinker

There's no canti studs on the fork in the...

There's no canti studs on the fork in the picture. Assuming the fork you get has the correct mounting points for cantilever brakes, Avid Shortys would work fine as they're designed to work with road...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-07-11, 08:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,904
Posted By Jinker

So, sociopath then? Perhaps you should have...

So, sociopath then?

Perhaps you should have chucked the wheels instead?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-11, 11:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,662
Posted By Jinker

Just saw it in the theatre tonight. Amazing what...

Just saw it in the theatre tonight. Amazing what those little HD cameras can put out these days.

I can't conceive of getting the kind of footage they got on traditional film.

Definitely need...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-02-11, 11:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,450
Posted By Jinker

My guess is they will either develop their own...

My guess is they will either develop their own fluid resistance unit, or perhaps partner with someone to bolt their unit to it.

I would love to see a Kurt/Lemond agreement where you see the Kurt...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-11, 03:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 15,208
Posted By Jinker

For any major bike brands and reputable shops,...

For any major bike brands and reputable shops, markup is pretty well fixed at 30 to 40% for regular prices. That means, if the bike is $1000 at regular price, the retailer paid $600-$700 for it.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,374
Posted By Jinker

If you're looking for an in between, the pump you...

If you're looking for an in between, the pump you want is the Lezyne Pressure Drive. It's bigger than the Road Drive, claimed max pressure is 120 instead of 160.

Realistically, if you're going up...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-10, 12:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,616
Posted By Jinker

A couple drops of chain lube or a light film of...

A couple drops of chain lube or a light film of grease on the back surface of your cleat can't hurt, either.

Road pedals are generally tighter than mountain bike pedals, so it's not surprising...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-10, 09:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,939
Posted By Jinker

Tacx, Vittoria and Continental all make trainer...

Tacx, Vittoria and Continental all make trainer specific tires that are designed to handle the loads and heat of running on a trainer. They feature a more 'plasticky' compound which doesn't shed...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,939
Posted By Jinker

Pump up your tire, and while you're at it, grab a...

Pump up your tire, and while you're at it, grab a trainer tire. It will prevent all the rubber gunk buildup on the resistance wheel.

The cool things about the Kinetic:

Big flywheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-10, 11:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 775
Posted By Jinker

Imagine two cyclists with the exact same skeletal...

Imagine two cyclists with the exact same skeletal proportions. 6' tall, average limb lengths, etc. Twins, even.

One is 160 pounds, spends many hours a week riding, very little fat, but big legs. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-10, 05:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,243
Posted By Jinker

Put me in the love it category.

Put me in the love it category.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-10, 01:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 29,400
Posted By Jinker

While I love $180 bib shorts as much as the next...

While I love $180 bib shorts as much as the next guy, if your butt is hurting after 20 miles, you should try a different saddle.

And I recommend the Sugoi RS shorts or bibs for the most beefy high...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-10, 09:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,961
Posted By Jinker

Light sanding to evenly scuff the surface will...

Light sanding to evenly scuff the surface will not damage the carbon if you're careful. Unless you've got a nude carbon frame, you've got a few layers of clear coat and then a couple coats of paint...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-10, 08:55 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,647
Posted By Jinker

At the shop I work at we've used a good number of...

At the shop I work at we've used a good number of the Joe Blow pumps. I have no hesitation recommending them for occasional use, but they do eventually give out. I'd say the same for any of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-10, 11:37 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,647
Posted By Jinker

I love my Lezyne pumps. This one's a little...

I love my Lezyne pumps.

This one's a little better though. If you're getting a pump that's going to last for a long time, may as well go with the alloy barrel so it won't rust:
...
09-22-10, 12:10 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,911
Posted By Jinker

Like Garmin has any idea how to build pedals. ...

Like Garmin has any idea how to build pedals.

More like Garmin has the pockets to contract out production or sign a worthwhile deal to use someone else's pedals.
09-09-10, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 667
Posted By Jinker

Grand Prix Quebec and Grand Prix Montreal

Anyone going to see these races? First time in 18 years there's been road racing of this calibre in North America.

I'll be in Montreal on Sunday for a convention, and I'm going to see if I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-10, 09:59 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,580
Posted By Jinker

Done! ...

Done! http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/08/10/hannibal-lecters-iphone-4/
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 08:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,215
Posted By Jinker

I'm not sure I get this, if I want to carry extra...

I'm not sure I get this, if I want to carry extra lenses I should have a very large, somewhat more fragile curved lens which won't fit nicely in a pocket?

I got Rudy Projects for my glasses, with...
08-09-10, 08:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By Jinker

What does buying a Trek 'mean'? Ummm, that...

What does buying a Trek 'mean'?

Ummm, that the buyer needs/wants a bike, and a Trek bike happened to fit the bill?

Unless of course you're totally into possessions as status symbols, and define...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 07:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 901
Posted By Jinker

Northwave shoes are also wide. Lake is wide...

Northwave shoes are also wide.

Lake is wide in the mid foot, but it's a very curved last, the toe box tapers at quite an angle, so if you have duck flippers for feet like me, it pinches the toes.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 07:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By Jinker

This was known issue on some of the older paired...

This was known issue on some of the older paired spoke Bontrager wheels. Basically, the concentration of spoke tension was too much for the rims. The newer rims were beefed up a little, pretty much...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,564
Posted By Jinker

Have you tried Northwave or Sidi Megas? Probably...

Have you tried Northwave or Sidi Megas? Probably the two widest cycling shoes out there.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-10, 06:07 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,677
Posted By Jinker

Kona Kapu: ...

Kona Kapu:

http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=kapu

Dedacciai tubes, lugged construction.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 791
Posted By Jinker

Go put your trainer on the road, ride it for an...

Go put your trainer on the road, ride it for an hour, and report back.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-10, 08:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Jinker

I had a bout of this after back to back...

I had a bout of this after back to back centuries. The second day one knee started hurting about 50k into the ride. By 80k in they were both hurting, but I continued for the following 90k because...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-10, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,089
Posted By Jinker

Yes, I recommend either very frequently as I work...

Yes, I recommend either very frequently as I work in a shop that sells Treks.

For my money, the 2.1 is a better value. For the difference in price you could get yourself a decent wheelset.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-10, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,014
Posted By Jinker

I had a bout of this after back to back...

I had a bout of this after back to back centuries. The second day one knee started hurting about 50k into the ride. By 80k in they were both hurting, but I continued for the following 90k because...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-10, 08:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,811
Posted By Jinker

All else being equal, a longer wheelbase = a...

All else being equal, a longer wheelbase = a smoother ride.

Take the extreme examples, a very short wheelbase means that every mm of movement at your wheel, means one mm of movement at the saddle....
07-06-10, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 630
Posted By Jinker

You post a tiny recap and then a shill for a TV...

You post a tiny recap and then a shill for a TV station?

Uhhh, thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,851
Posted By Jinker

Lezyne The answer for all your floor and...

Lezyne

The answer for all your floor and frame pump questions.

I got the Alloy Floor drive, and am very happy.

It has a reversible thread on chuck for Schraeder and Presta.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-10, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,652
Posted By Jinker

Try Mavics, they're made with the same last as...

Try Mavics, they're made with the same last as the old Adidas bike shoes, which is a very low and narrow shape.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 11:30 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jinker

Absolutely amazing that in last year's Tour...

Absolutely amazing that in last year's Tour riders placed 1st 3rd and 6th on such a noodly, heavy, slow boat anchor as a Madone equipped with Red. For them to overcome the obvious deficits due to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 10:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jinker

Oh, if you're arguing better *value*, then...

Oh, if you're arguing better *value*, then there's better *value* in a 5 series Madone, or even a 2.1 than an $8000 Madone.

Are Ultegra or Force only half as good as Dura Ace or Red? No. An...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-10, 08:52 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jinker

Without insight into the budgets of all the...

Without insight into the budgets of all the manufacturers, these statements are- just a guess.

Yes, Trek spends money on marketing. Almost all manufacturers do.

Trek, being the biggest North...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-10, 10:34 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jinker

<putting on my best Michael Clarke Duncan voice> ...

<putting on my best Michael Clarke Duncan voice>

Don't you put that evil on me, Ricky Bobby! Don't you put that on us!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,728
Posted By Jinker

Carbon steer tubes require attention to detail...

Carbon steer tubes require attention to detail and the ability to follow directions. Of people with damaged carbon steer tubes, how many were using a torque wrench and an appropriate stem?
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-10, 10:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,249
Posted By Jinker

Did the bike shop check the frame alignment? ...

Did the bike shop check the frame alignment?

Basically you pull out the wheels, and use some string and a ruler to see if anything is out of whack. If they don't know how to check a frame out for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-16-10, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,317
Posted By Jinker

Fisher, it's the new Klein? Honestly, I...

Fisher, it's the new Klein?

Honestly, I don't see this being a big deal. They were already all Trek bikes, with a unified product line strategy (staggered sizes, few directly competing models),...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-10, 12:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By Jinker

Bragging about employee purchase prices just...

Bragging about employee purchase prices just pisses people off, BTW.

But they are awesome. I consider it part of my wage. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-10, 12:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 688
Posted By Jinker

On imperfect surfaces, rolling resistance can go...

On imperfect surfaces, rolling resistance can go up with tire pressure. A slightly lower pressure tire will conform to small imperfections and bumps, whereas an overinflated one will bounce you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-10, 10:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,676
Posted By Jinker

Just because they're made in the same factory...

Just because they're made in the same factory doesn't mean they're the same shape, made of the same materials, to the same quality control standards etc etc.

Unless you're claiming that they're...
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