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Forum: Framebuilders
09-23-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By woof

Can't answer your question but I do know that...

Can't answer your question but I do know that painting a Cannondale frame voids any type of warranty and probably disqualifies it for the trade in program as well. I would like the look of my Six/13...
Forum: Framebuilders
09-23-08, 08:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By woof

How critical is the placement of canti bosses?

Just how important iis the placement of canti bosses? Do the adjustability of the brakes alow for some lee-way? How far from the axel should they be placed for a 700c wheel? I'm just practicing Tig...
04-01-08, 09:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,090
Posted By woof

What are your race entry fees?

What does it cost you to enter a race? My club has 10 mnt bike races a season. Full membership is $100 CAN and this also includes entry to 4 downhill races, fun events, free food and beverages, lots...
Replies: 9
Views: 837
Posted By woof

I have a rear ellipse on my Fuji Track which I...

I have a rear ellipse on my Fuji Track which I ride only on the road. Supposedly the braking surface will wear off but I haven't had that happen to mine after maybe 1000 miles. Taken a couple of...
04-01-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,805
Posted By woof

Are chip timing systems becoming affordable yet?

Last time we checked it was something like $25-50k for a system. Our club would definately be interested once it approached $5000 for timing up to 150 racers. (Usually 75). Do any clubs have their...
Replies: 29
Views: 35,262
Posted By woof

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping the crazy vanity...

Thanks for the info. I'm hoping the crazy vanity (or whatever it is) that makes a guy buy a $500k car can be converted into getting us a velodrome. I'm doing OK but far from rich but I know people...
Replies: 29
Views: 35,262
Posted By woof

What does a velodrome cost?

What would it cost roughly to build a covered, small velodrome? The reason I ask is because I know a guy who is seriously thinking about spending $500,000 on a sports car. I bet he's good for a...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-07, 09:23 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,518
Posted By woof

Why isn't there a 'cycling chick sticky'?

Why isn't there a 'cycling chick sticky'?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-09-07, 11:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 308
Posted By woof

What frame meets this sweet spot?

What frame is worth its weight in $5 bills? (A five dollar bill weighs 1 gram)

One of the Looks at the LBS here probably is in the range but it's hard to say because no two people ever get the...
01-09-07, 11:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 2,731
Posted By woof

Kinda hard for the OCP's to have a glorious ride...

Kinda hard for the OCP's to have a glorious ride in the Denver Metro area if they're worrying about "peak oil".
01-09-07, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By woof

A German fugitive (wanted on a $4 million scam)...

A German fugitive (wanted on a $4 million scam) was recently arrested here (Canada) when a Border Services agent decided to run the plates on a US vehicle that he noticed was always parked outside a...
11-29-06, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 824
Posted By woof

First time on a fixed gear I rode around in a...

First time on a fixed gear I rode around in a parking lot for 1/2 hour and then headed out on a 50k ride. After 2 years I probably forget myself once every 100k. Once a season I really scare myself...
07-31-06, 02:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By woof

Fixie article in Maclean's Magazine

August 7 issue. (Maclean's is like a Canadian version of Time or Newsweek, only better.)

macleans.ca
05-23-06, 08:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 436
Posted By woof

I think you might try looking for "U-channel"....

I think you might try looking for "U-channel". comes in all sizes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-06, 08:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,787
Posted By woof

Sounds like a lot of the above saddle problems...

Sounds like a lot of the above saddle problems could be solved by castration. How serious are you willing to take your hobby?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-21-06, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 580
Posted By woof

Doesn't Cannondale have some sort of deal where...

Doesn't Cannondale have some sort of deal where you can get a good discount on a frame if you trade in a Cannondale frame? The old frame can be in any condition, apparently. Heard this from a Canni...
03-21-06, 06:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,964
Posted By woof

Colnago sells hybrids

Colnago sells hybrids
03-14-06, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 739
Posted By woof

Need front canti cable hanger

Need a front canti cable hanger, the kind that bolts onto the fork crown. Does anyone know of an online source?
03-05-06, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 744
Posted By woof

How to buy a Van Dessel CRB?

How do I buy a Van Dessel Country Road Bob at a good price?
No dealers in Canada
Most of the dealer links on VD's site link back to VD, are dead links or have no info about VD's
So who sells these...
03-01-06, 05:55 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,237
Posted By woof

If you think $20 for five minutes of work is too...

If you think $20 for five minutes of work is too much then never hire a lawyer or a prostitute.
02-26-06, 10:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,676
Posted By woof

One LBS in town has not honoured its original...

One LBS in town has not honoured its original quotes when parts ordered come in. There's always some excuse why the part or even a bike cost more than the original quote.
Another LBS has honoured...
02-21-06, 07:19 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,217
Posted By woof

As a Canadian I say pay the man, thank him and go...

As a Canadian I say pay the man, thank him and go home quietly (take your cap off before entering the shop, please).
02-13-06, 10:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,805
Posted By woof

After this what next? Cycling/welders helmet? ...

After this what next? Cycling/welders helmet? Cycling tights that convert to chainsaw pants?

I'd like a mini pump that fires .22's
01-27-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 645
Posted By woof

Have you missed a ride because of Bike Forums?

Decide to check the computer before a ride, get caught up in Bike Forums and the next thing you know it's too late or it starts raining and you miss your ride. Happens to me. Anyone else? It's pretty...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 10:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 927
Posted By woof

Is there a book that gets into the specifics of...

Is there a book that gets into the specifics of using power meters?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 10:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 16,969
Posted By woof

It could be legit. There was a guy around here...

It could be legit. There was a guy around here who sold his $5000 stereo setup for $500 because he had to quickly pay a debt to a very big, very angry motorcycle enthusiast.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-06, 10:04 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 46,526
Posted By woof

As an owner of a Trek 5000 I have come to hate...

As an owner of a Trek 5000 I have come to hate the look of the headtube/toptube/downtube junction. It just looks inelegant and out of proportion, especially on the smaller sizes (mine:52cm). Bottom...
01-26-06, 09:35 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,712
Posted By woof

Front and rear. Big downhills on my rides....

Front and rear. Big downhills on my rides. Enjoying the knee-pain-free life.
01-26-06, 09:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,844
Posted By woof

I carry a 15mm wrench that I hacksawed shorter to...

I carry a 15mm wrench that I hacksawed shorter to fit into my small seatbag.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-06, 09:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 865
Posted By woof

Make an offer, sure, but I doubt if he would be...

Make an offer, sure, but I doubt if he would be impressed with the display of cash. In fact if he has any self respect he'll hold to the full price.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-06, 10:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By woof

Pearl Izumi gloves started to come apart in two...

Pearl Izumi gloves started to come apart in two weeks and the shorts started to fray on the inside of my thighs in about a month. Meanwhile, I was alternating with Sugoi shorts without any problem...
01-23-06, 10:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 495
Posted By woof

I lost my bike while using it to rescue Golden...

I lost my bike while using it to rescue Golden Lab puppies from an icy river so I too am in need of a bargain track frame. (52cm)
01-23-06, 09:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,290
Posted By woof

Well, my Wallmart has them at the checkout and...

Well, my Wallmart has them at the checkout and now the stretchy-pant ladies are going to have them so do you think the hipsters will be sporting them for long? In other words it has always been about...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-23-06, 12:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,333
Posted By woof

If they're as good as their shorts and gloves...

If they're as good as their shorts and gloves then they're cr*p
01-22-06, 05:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 688
Posted By woof

What next, faux painted marble? Do nothing...

What next, faux painted marble?

Do nothing by halves that you can do by quarters.
01-21-06, 01:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 847
Posted By woof

Sound like one of these. Ask your LBS for a...

Sound like one of these. Ask your LBS for a downtube schynbald.:)

Greave:
Also called schynbald or jamber. Plate defence for the leg from knee to ankle, initially pro*tecting only the front, but...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-21-06, 12:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,836
Posted By woof

For a 10 year old bike I wouldn't pay more than...

For a 10 year old bike I wouldn't pay more than 20% of the cost of a new one. Maybe $400 US if I was in a good mood and loved the bike.
01-21-06, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By woof

I welcome any excuse to buy more tools.

I welcome any excuse to buy more tools.
01-20-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 847
Posted By woof

No. Carbon downtubes have been wrecked by getting...

No. Carbon downtubes have been wrecked by getting debris thrown up by the front wheel and I mean totally wrecked.
01-19-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,501
Posted By woof

It's a good thing we can't use our dicks as a...

It's a good thing we can't use our dicks as a third hand.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 10:42 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,054
Posted By woof

When you bought your bike did you get a quote on...

When you bought your bike did you get a quote on the SRM crank version? How much more is it?
01-16-06, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,106
Posted By woof

I just use my teeth

I just use my teeth
01-16-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,658
Posted By woof

Do you think the yellow band plastic can cause...

Do you think the yellow band plastic can cause cancer?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-06, 05:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 730
Posted By woof

If they're as well equipped as our armed forces...

If they're as well equipped as our armed forces they probably ride 1978 Sekine's
01-15-06, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,166
Posted By woof

My Garmin 301 has functioned at -20C. Any colder...

My Garmin 301 has functioned at -20C. Any colder and I stop functioning.
01-15-06, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,033
Posted By woof

Canadian writer Stan Persky has written a lot...

Canadian writer Stan Persky has written a lot about a certain sub-culture of Berlin.
http://www.stanpersky.de/
Autobiography of a Tattoo is his memoir of a holiday in Berlin
01-11-06, 11:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,548
Posted By woof

postillionage, my favorite!

postillionage, my favorite!
01-11-06, 10:40 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 6,347
Posted By woof

From your original post it sounds like you just...

From your original post it sounds like you just want to look "better". So are you thinking of accepting the risks simply out of vanity?
01-11-06, 07:41 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,189
Posted By woof

You are aware, of course, that The Onion is a...

You are aware, of course, that The Onion is a satirical news site that fabricates its articles?
01-11-06, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 513
Posted By woof

Do warm climate LBS's differ from cold climate ones?

Up here in most of Canada there is a 6 month cycling season which means bike shops generally try to stock up for March to August sales. Except for the odd sale hardly anything moves off the floor Oct...
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