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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-07, 03:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 274
Posted By STW

UK hardtails in the US

I wanted to gather some impressions from anyone who might own a English hardtail who lives and rides in the United States. Alot of what I read about the bikes is that the frames have a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-09-06, 01:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 9,261
Posted By STW

This has been a very enjoyable thread. Thanks so...

This has been a very enjoyable thread. Thanks so much ViperZ! Like RoadToad, I'm totally steeling your pics for my desktop.

The other shots you took of the hiking and such, you didn't take those...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-06, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,681
Posted By STW

Also remember that you can place undue extracting...

Also remember that you can place undue extracting pressure on the BB cups by over tightening the BB. I believe this was the case with some cervelo r 2.5's where the torque recommendations may have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 03:56 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 10,280
Posted By STW

Wow! Friends that are pros. Those two...

Wow! Friends that are pros. Those two experiences don't cover the whole of pro cycling. That one carbon bike vs. Giant XTC doesn't summarize the two materials.

Yea, I actually do know...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-16-06, 10:39 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 10,280
Posted By STW

The anger that you have towards a particular...

The anger that you have towards a particular material and the joy you have in "taking it out of service" is just weird.

Thanks for your insight in challenging the legmitimacy of carbon's...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 11:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,108
Posted By STW

Cool Bike!...those frame joints are absolutely...

Cool Bike!...those frame joints are absolutely scrumptious!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 08:21 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By STW

Yes, I've heard nobody does the overseas CF...

Yes, I've heard nobody does the overseas CF market as well as Giant. Colnago has been very upfront about which models are produced where and who they're sourced by. The sad fact is that this will...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 06:43 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By STW

Don't want to tarnish your gaudy paint job, but...

Don't want to tarnish your gaudy paint job, but Colnago does have some of their bikes made in Taiwan. Don't worry though, the inflated prices apply only to the ones made in Asia. :rolleyes:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 03:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,791
Posted By STW

Can't say I have. I guess I'll be renting it...

Can't say I have. I guess I'll be renting it pretty soon though.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 02:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,791
Posted By STW

horsepucky? Do tell.

horsepucky? Do tell.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 01:56 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By STW

correctamundo!:D

correctamundo!:D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 01:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By STW

If your wanting to get a good aero bike remember...

If your wanting to get a good aero bike remember to include the Canadians. I think Guru's are even manufactured in Canada but don't quote me on that. And of course the Cervelo P3C needs to be...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 01:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By STW

Ritterview, I'm not sure where you were...

Ritterview,

I'm not sure where you were going with your post, but your bike is an excellent example of a wonderful bike that comes from Taiwan. It is not "cookie cutter" by any means and the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-06, 10:36 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,744
Posted By STW

[QUOTE=Disco Stu]does anyone know a runners forum...

[QUOTE=Disco Stu]does anyone know a runners forum as busy as this one?[/QUOTE

That's because they're so "enlightened" that they don't need one.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 08:39 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,791
Posted By STW

You answered your own question. You need to...

You answered your own question. You need to complete a variety of strenuous activities. DO THE RUNS! They will benefit you in ways cycling can't and vise versa. You said this is for training...so...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,047
Posted By STW

This could get to be a very interesting thread. ...

This could get to be a very interesting thread.

You would have to pry my R 2.5 ("safe" serial #) from my dead cold hands...which by some member's estimation, may very well be the case. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 11:52 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,744
Posted By STW

A good book you should read is called...

A good book you should read is called Crosstraining for Endurance Athletes by Raul Guisado.

The key is moderation and getting away from repetitive isolation. If you isolate your exercises to one...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 10:58 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 4,744
Posted By STW

WOW:eek: "are sort of cowaradly and lack a...

WOW:eek: "are sort of cowaradly and lack a sense of adventure/coordiantion in a way"

The best legs I ever had is when I alternated between runnig, cycling and rollerblading (Cross-country skiing...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-06, 05:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,180
Posted By STW

Kelly Bike is going out of business and is...

Kelly Bike is going out of business and is selling his stock off at over half off. I don't know how much is left though?

Others I don't think have been mentioned:

Salsa
Strong Frames
Alpine...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,067
Posted By STW

Check out their website......

Check out their website... http://www.garmin.com/fitness/products.html#cycling. GPS is what Garmin is all about. They're not too big at all. You can see from the pictures what your getting in to. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 03:59 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,952
Posted By STW

I guess the other thing your talking about is...

I guess the other thing your talking about is keeping the chain from falling in the first place. The part is called a "dog fang" and several companies make them. The one I know of is made by Deda...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 03:54 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,952
Posted By STW

I do the same thing to a certain extent, just...

I do the same thing to a certain extent, just less sticky I assume. I use an old tube and cut it length wise in half to make a sort of ribbon tape out of it. Wrap it around (keeping the wraps...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 02:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,067
Posted By STW

Suunto X6hr or T6. The X6hr is a little more...

Suunto X6hr or T6. The X6hr is a little more geared to the hiker with altimeter, compass, and barometer built in. The X6hr doesn't have real time Heart rate recording (which means that the sample...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-06, 05:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,029
Posted By STW

That fork looks so clean...I would eat with that...

That fork looks so clean...I would eat with that fork!:D
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,513
Posted By STW

In Texas, I'm happy that it starts to cool off...

In Texas, I'm happy that it starts to cool off and I love the cripness of the air.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 634
Posted By STW

I have a SLR XC cutout with those pretty sequin...

I have a SLR XC cutout with those pretty sequin designs on it. It feels pretty good considering how it looks. Construction and quality get high ranks and aesthetically, it's slick shape compliments...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 12:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,669
Posted By STW

It's amazing, from looking at the map, how fast...

It's amazing, from looking at the map, how fast it spread across our nation considering they came from Europe. I'm not gonna mention names, but it's pretty funny how that "less developed" state down...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 09:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,174
Posted By STW

Too cool! Looking forward to pics!

Too cool! Looking forward to pics!
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,892
Posted By STW

Hope everything works out, sorry to hear that...

Hope everything works out, sorry to hear that friend.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 08:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,515
Posted By STW

I think the bike companies have really began to...

I think the bike companies have really began to hone in on perfecting the qualities they want to bring out in a frame using carbon. My R 2.5 is nearly as comfortable as my Superprodigy steel bike,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 10:23 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 4,732
Posted By STW

I like naturally dried mango slices and the...

I like naturally dried mango slices and the candied ones to.

I really look forward to the Chocolate Milk as recovery drink after the ride. I don't know how valid the studies are comparing it to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-06, 09:11 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 12,354
Posted By STW

Gullible:rolleyes: Didn't you just formulate...

Gullible:rolleyes: Didn't you just formulate your opinion about a company and a product that you know nothing about by way of ONE persons negative experience. You know...the one you payed tribute...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 05:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,089
Posted By STW

Full zips are the greatest, especially when you...

Full zips are the greatest, especially when you forgot to put your heart rate monitor on. Easy for take on take off too.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 03:44 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 11,490
Posted By STW

I will never spell Gérard G-e-r-a-l-d again. ...

I will never spell Gérard G-e-r-a-l-d again.
I will never spell Gérard G-e-r-a-l-d again.
I will never spell Gérard G-e-r-a-l-d again.
I will never spell Gérard G-e-r-a-l-d again.
I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 03:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,486
Posted By STW

Hey - Anybody have Shure headphones and have...

Hey -
Anybody have Shure headphones and have the rubber earbud pop off in your ear canal? Not on my good times list.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 03:16 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 11,490
Posted By STW

I can vouch for my Cervelo R 2.5 and Super...

I can vouch for my Cervelo R 2.5 and Super Prodigy. I like the innovation that this company brings to the road arena.

I find myself going past looking to actually touching the Gurus at my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 03:05 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 11,490
Posted By STW

What did you want, an apology? And if they were...

What did you want, an apology? And if they were still made in Canada you wouldn't be able to get your hands on one.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 02:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,263
Posted By STW

When racers get out of the saddle for a sprint or...

When racers get out of the saddle for a sprint or to attack a hill they rock their frame from side to side. When that's happening, they've got to be empahsizing the down stroke more. Just my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,486
Posted By STW

On my own and a with place with little traffic:...

On my own and a with place with little traffic: sometimes

With others: nope

However, there are those days where it defiantely makes a nice soundtrack to your delusional belief that you're a...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 02:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,815
Posted By STW

To the orginal OP: Please ignore the...

To the orginal OP:

Please ignore the negative comments being made about the Cervelo warranty. The argument they are making has nothing to do with the validity of the Cervelo warranty. They have...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 09:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 688
Posted By STW

I went to school at Baylor and I gotta say, I...

I went to school at Baylor and I gotta say, I love the road cycling in Waco (all those country roads). And Cameron Park is a fabulous place to mountain bike. Grapevine lake doesn't have near the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 688
Posted By STW

Me and some friends would join in. We normally...

Me and some friends would join in. We normally just start up in Plano and ride down to White Rock Lake and back. I'm gone for half the month every month in Mississippi, but when I'm in town I'm...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-06, 06:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,815
Posted By STW

Those are all great bikes. The BMC (wow did...

Those are all great bikes. The BMC (wow did their website improve) and the Cervelo have that functional flare whereas the Pinarello has that sexy Italian thing going for it. Just pick what feels...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 09:08 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,263
Posted By STW

I think I might be pulling up already or at least...

I think I might be pulling up already or at least doing what a lot of people are describing...cause I know I don't bob. There have just been times while riding when the quads tighten up and my...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 06:38 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,263
Posted By STW

thanks guys, all good descriptions and...

thanks guys, all good descriptions and advice...I'll try to put em to use.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,263
Posted By STW

So do your legs ever get a rest in the...

So do your legs ever get a rest in the revolution, or are they supposed to feel to be under constant flex or tension?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 06:15 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,263
Posted By STW

Do any of you guys really do this?

I was wondering how many people actually pull up with their legs on their pedal strokes? I find it to be very counter intuitive and alienating. Is there a certain strategy that applies to this.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,716
Posted By STW

Originally Posted by bottohave been wearing them...

Originally Posted by bottohave been wearing them since 1992. nuff said.





Dude, it's Bono...wait a minute...no he's not! :p
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 04:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,716
Posted By STW

At least in terms of the "Minutes," they are the...

At least in terms of the "Minutes," they are the best fitting sunglass out there for me, and they have some really good features and patents. That being said, I think their durability really lacks...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-02-06, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 541
Posted By STW

Need Hardtail Knowledge.

Ready to treat my body to something more supple than my Trek 8500. I have looked into a lot of small steel hardtail producers like Indy Fab, Spot, Gunnar, etc. and am not opposed to the big boys...
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