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03-10-12, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,499
Posted By avmanansala

I used Paul Thumbies...

I used Paul Thumbies (http://paulcomp.com/thumbies.html) when I converted my flat bar from a triple to a double and 9-speed to 10-speed. I went with Shimano 10 speed Dura Ace bar end shifters.
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11-15-11, 05:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,457
Posted By avmanansala

Cool bars, try it, if you like it great, if not,...

Cool bars, try it, if you like it great, if not, sell it and try something else. :)

I use Nitto Mustache bars, works great for me. YMMV.
08-14-11, 01:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,560
Posted By avmanansala

How about a NiteRider MiNewt 150 cordless and a...

How about a NiteRider MiNewt 150 cordless and a Planet Bike Super Flash? Do you ride fast? Do you want to be seen or do you want to see? Is the road you ride on smooth or are there obstacles,...
07-31-11, 10:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,245
Posted By avmanansala

Personally, I old school: Brooks B17 Narrow. ...

Personally, I old school: Brooks B17 Narrow.

http://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/3759/DSCN7254a.jpg
05-03-10, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,194
Posted By avmanansala

On the American River Bike Trail here in...

On the American River Bike Trail here in Sacramento, CA we have a sign with images that reads: bikes yield to horses and pedestrians; pedestrians yield to horses. Pedestrians should walk against...
04-14-10, 11:56 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 58,463
Posted By avmanansala

My '06 Cannondale Road Warrior had a zero rise...

My '06 Cannondale Road Warrior had a zero rise flat bar and Shimano rapid fire shifters. I added Ergon GP-1 grips and Cane Creek Ergo Control II bar ends to get more hand positions, but that still...
04-10-10, 07:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 975
Posted By avmanansala

Congrats! I have a small and a roll...

Congrats! I have a small and a roll bag...excellent fit and finish. Very happy with them.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,265
Posted By avmanansala

My son, and several neighbors learned how to ride...

My son, and several neighbors learned how to ride their bikes without training wheels by riding their Razor scooters. After about a months, they learned to keep looking forward and keep moving. ...
03-16-10, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,071
Posted By avmanansala

Grumble...grumble...grumble...I ended going...

Grumble...grumble...grumble...I ended going around Fido last time that happened to me...I ended flipping over (saving the bike from major disaster) but got road rash on my shin, knee, left cheek and...
01-24-10, 02:40 AM
Replies: 22,281
Views: 4,613,005
Posted By avmanansala

Best Beer Bike Ever!...

Best Beer Bike Ever! (http://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/1566314417.html)

First off, this bike is red. Red is a great color, and if you don't like the idea of having a red bike, you suck.

Now...
01-10-10, 11:20 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,761
Posted By avmanansala

I posted a link to the VeloNews article on Doc...

I posted a link to the VeloNews article on Doc Thompson's verdict. Its on the Reviews page, unfortunately its not clickable. :(
Forum: Touring
01-09-10, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,035
Posted By avmanansala

I like the Acorn Bags, here's mine (Acorn Roll)...

I like the Acorn Bags, here's mine (Acorn Roll) on a Brooks B17 Narrow.

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs115.snc1/4842_97770049405_686679405_1834294_6682509_n.jpg



Using two toe straps and an...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-10, 12:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 734
Posted By avmanansala

I had Strada Wireless. Great but no cadence. ...

I had Strada Wireless. Great but no cadence. Swapped it for a Strada Double Wireless. Works flawlessly so far.
01-09-10, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 627
Posted By avmanansala

What model are you using? On my Strada Wireless...

What model are you using? On my Strada Wireless (on the front fork), I don't recall having to sync the two together worked great. Swapped it for a Strada Double Wireless (left chain stay), I had to...
01-03-10, 12:05 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,761
Posted By avmanansala

Done.

Done.
12-26-09, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,188
Posted By avmanansala

Pics of the rear wheel and trainer would be...

Pics of the rear wheel and trainer would be helpful. :)

Continental makes a tire specifically for trainers so does Vittoria. I went with a cheap (< $10) easy to replace Forte tire (GT2 in 700x25)...
12-26-09, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By avmanansala

I guess that's one way to do it.

I guess that's one way to do it.
12-26-09, 10:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,473
Posted By avmanansala

SO, THE QUESTION: Should I keep it or should I...

SO, THE QUESTION: Should I keep it or should I get the male version and WHY?

If anybody asks, just say its to give the boys a little more room up front, and being smaller its gonna be lighter.
...
12-23-09, 02:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,740
Posted By avmanansala

I liked mine while it had it on my flat bar...

I liked mine while it had it on my flat bar cannondale. They were great once I got them adjusted to where I do most of my riding. I'd probably still be using them if I didn't swap out my flat bar...
11-03-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,180
Posted By avmanansala

Not only was there the identical complaint filed,...

Not only was there the identical complaint filed, there was also a the documented statement given to the responding officer that words and gestures were exchanged.
10-08-09, 11:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,587
Posted By avmanansala

I ride on Continental Gator Skins and carry CO2...

I ride on Continental Gator Skins and carry CO2 (2), a tube, Pedro's tire levers (2) and a patch kit just in case.
10-06-09, 10:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,466
Posted By avmanansala

My son and a few of the neighborhood kids learned...

My son and a few of the neighborhood kids learned how to get their balance by riding scooters (like the Razor). Inside of a month they were all pretty much riding their bikes without training wheels.
09-10-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 26,387
Posted By avmanansala

Medium sized 2006 Cannondale Road Warrior ......

Medium sized 2006 Cannondale Road Warrior ... with a Brooks B17N saddle, Acorn 2-strap roll bag, two bottle cages with full water bottles...slightly less than 24 lbs. Weighed on an Ultimate (now...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-09, 04:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,584
Posted By avmanansala

Thomson Elite zero setback ($$) or Thomson...

Thomson Elite zero setback ($$) or Thomson Masterpiece zero setback ($$$).
Both should be available in black or polished.
08-21-09, 02:12 AM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 2,858,734
Posted By avmanansala

Sorry for the late reply, been offline...THANKS!

Sorry for the late reply, been offline...THANKS!
08-12-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7,831
Views: 2,858,734
Posted By avmanansala

My Cannondale "fitness bike": 2006 Road Warrior...

My Cannondale "fitness bike": 2006 Road Warrior 500.

Current set up
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs193.snc1/6490_117502154405_686679405_2122238_6082034_n.jpg

Previous set up ...
Forum: Commuting
08-08-09, 03:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,424
Posted By avmanansala

I basically did that...I upgraded my flat bar...

I basically did that...I upgraded my flat bar Cannondale Road Warrior 500 myself, changing out the stem (Thomson Elite), handlebar (Nitto Moustache), shifters (10 speed Dura-Ace bar end controls),...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 12:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,712
Posted By avmanansala

I like my Strada Wireless...I did notice...

I like my Strada Wireless...I did notice interference from a blinky, though, at night.
07-23-09, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,244
Posted By avmanansala

+1 on the Crank Bros Multi-19. My B-I-L has the...

+1 on the Crank Bros Multi-19. My B-I-L has the Multi-17 and its smaller and lighter (duh) and does everything the other one does for quick adjustments/repairs.

If you really want to go...
07-22-09, 10:26 AM
07-15-09, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 397
Posted By avmanansala

Crank Bros Multi-19 for me.

Crank Bros Multi-19 for me.
07-07-09, 11:42 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,836
Posted By avmanansala

I have a Topeak Road Morph G in a side mount...

I have a Topeak Road Morph G in a side mount attached to the downtube bottle cage on longer rides. On shorter rides (less than 30 miles) I typically go with two CO2 cartridges and Genuine...
07-07-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 511
Posted By avmanansala

I think it depends on how many spokes you have on...

I think it depends on how many spokes you have on the wheel...32 or more, I would not worry about it too much, but I would address it as soon as possible. Less spokes then I probably would not ride...
Forum: Commuting
07-07-09, 10:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,889
Posted By avmanansala

I have a Terry Fly Ti that I bought in '07 that...

I have a Terry Fly Ti that I bought in '07 that had maybe 500 miles on it until I got my Brooks B17N . I love the Brooks. The Terry is 250g and comfortable...the Brooks is heavy, I want to say darn...
06-24-09, 10:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,317
Posted By avmanansala

I don't think anyone has mentioned it, but...

I don't think anyone has mentioned it, but besides tires, are you shifting your gears? Spinning an easier gear is better than mashing a big gear.
06-17-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 41,115
Posted By avmanansala

+2 My son had a hard time learning how to...

+2 My son had a hard time learning how to balance without training wheels. We got him a scooter (Razor) and he picked up his balance inside of two weeks. Had a neighbor do the same thing with the...
Forum: Commuting
06-06-09, 09:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,134
Posted By avmanansala

That's funny. AAA used to give out the...

That's funny.

AAA used to give out the gallon of free gas if you ran out and were a member, until people started abusing it (this was back at the peak of the gas price gouging). AAA started to...
06-05-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,551
Posted By avmanansala

+1 I got mine from REI and I still find it...

+1 I got mine from REI and I still find it accurate.
05-28-09, 12:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,321
Posted By avmanansala

My bike weighs in about 10% of what I weigh. I'm...

My bike weighs in about 10% of what I weigh. I'm a clyde.
05-27-09, 02:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,547
Posted By avmanansala

I think the first question is how far of a...

I think the first question is how far of a conversion are willing to go?

If you change the stem to accept the (seemingly current) standard 31.8mm road bars, you can go with bar end shifters and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,311
Posted By avmanansala

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SK...

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=27158&estore_ID=1366

My B-I-L was looking at this today...looks like a neat llittle bike. I thought it weird that the bike came with Tiagra...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 02:39 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,468
Posted By avmanansala

How visible would this be in different light...

How visible would this be in different light conditions...sun, glare, shade, low light...

Meh, I'd save my pennies for other stuff.
05-21-09, 12:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,168
Posted By avmanansala

I've used orange goop...

I've used orange goop (http://www.goophandcleaner.com/orange_v2.htm), then wash my hands with a hand soap my wife has in the downstairs bathroom.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-09, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,871
Posted By avmanansala

Same as Spinal Tap's line "These go to eleven,"...

Same as Spinal Tap's line "These go to eleven," implying that guads are more massive than quads.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-09, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,038
Posted By avmanansala

The Specialized Allez Epic was CF tubing bonded...

The Specialized Allez Epic was CF tubing bonded to Aluminum lugs.

To the OP...sorry can't answer your question.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 11,381
Posted By avmanansala

All the way up to ludicrous speed.

All the way up to ludicrous speed.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-09, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,826
Posted By avmanansala

Thomson Elite, comes in a straight zero setback...

Thomson Elite, comes in a straight zero setback model and a 16mm setback model. Thomson Masterpiece is lighter and a bit more expensive and just as strong.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,064
Posted By avmanansala

Congratulations! Guess you won't be...

Congratulations!

Guess you won't be recommending the Heart Attack Grill (http://www.heartattackgrill.com/), huh.
05-10-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,571
Posted By avmanansala

Wow...that's one for the books. I'm glad you...

Wow...that's one for the books.

I'm glad you were safe and that there are nice people out there able to help out.

I'm sure your next rides will be uneventful.
05-10-09, 10:55 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 9,196
Posted By avmanansala

Praying for a quick recovery. I'm not a...

Praying for a quick recovery.

I'm not a lawyer, but I do recommend you at least consider consulting with one. I also suggest that you create a log about everything that happened, from the time...
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