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Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-13, 10:40 PM
Replies: 21,309
Views: 5,163,408
Posted By raiden07

Will be picking up my first geared roadbike after...

Will be picking up my first geared roadbike after exams:
http://www.focus-bikes.com/typo3temp/pics/fo13_cayo_evo_6_551adae0ea.png
10-14-13, 01:13 AM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,095,093
Posted By raiden07

For jersey clip on light ...

For jersey clip on light
http://magshop.lezyne.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/l/e/led-8r-v104-y7-zecto-rear-black-v1-r0.jpg
and found a neat way to attach...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-13, 05:06 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 8,150
Posted By raiden07

Has anyone ever tried bear bangers when getting...

Has anyone ever tried bear bangers when getting chased by dogs?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,626
Posted By raiden07

Crank arms are independent of each other so...

Crank arms are independent of each other so that's moot.
Bottom bracket distance is fixed. Crank arm length extends above and below the bb.

Think of an extreme where someone's legs was so short...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-03-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,626
Posted By raiden07

Longer crank means larger diameter pedal stroke; ...

Longer crank means larger diameter pedal stroke; his shorter leg would need to reach an extra 2cm at the bottom...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-13, 01:21 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,795
Posted By raiden07

put a small piece of atheletic tape under the...

put a small piece of atheletic tape under the hole?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-13, 10:47 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,567,699
Posted By raiden07

On my small screen the first thing I saw was B...

On my small screen the first thing I saw was B followed by ITCH.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-12-13, 09:56 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 5,816
Posted By raiden07

Made the full switch to clipless this spring,...

Made the full switch to clipless this spring, including spd-sl on commuter.

I rather give up cycling all together than go back to platforms.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-09-13, 11:36 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 15,513
Posted By raiden07

Clipless stuff I tried regular pedals with...

Clipless stuff

I tried regular pedals with toe clips a couple of weeks ago to see if it would be easier on my IT band for the time being. Felt so crappy in comparison that after a few minutes I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-13, 06:52 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,398
Posted By raiden07

When I start uphill I push off and coast across...

When I start uphill I push off and coast across the hill long enough to get clipped in then turn back up the hill.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-13, 06:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,031
Posted By raiden07

Just don't get the black 105s if you have white...

Just don't get the black 105s if you have white shoes. Black paint and white shoes don't play nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-13, 06:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,050
Posted By raiden07

from road.cc...

from road.cc (http://road.cc/content/news/90966-eurobike-2013-day-0-randoms-giant-surly-minoura-continental-bont-vaude)

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,341
Posted By raiden07

I like this: 337468

I like this:
337468
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-13, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 734
Posted By raiden07

http://www.probikekit.ca/site-info/returns-policy....

http://www.probikekit.ca/site-info/returns-policy.list
Who Pays For Postage Of Returned Items?You are responsible for the shipment of returns back to us. If an item returned is not defective or sent...
08-04-13, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,747
Posted By raiden07

Did my first [metric] century...it better get...

Did my first [metric] century...it better get easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 4,292
Posted By raiden07

Top pic? Tire bead jack for tire installation

Top pic? Tire bead jack for tire installation
07-20-13, 01:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,918
Posted By raiden07

They felt a bit mushy when I stood on them so I...

They felt a bit mushy when I stood on them so I looked down while mashing and saw the flexing.
07-20-13, 01:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,918
Posted By raiden07

Weird. I used some origin8s briefly and I felt...

Weird. I used some origin8s briefly and I felt and saw them flexing when trying to sprint...Don't think I am a strong rider either.
07-19-13, 06:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,633
Posted By raiden07

My 722 in singlespeed mode is ~17.5lbs with a...

My 722 in singlespeed mode is ~17.5lbs with a carbon fork, most of the "lightweightness" is in the wheels though.
07-13-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,747
Posted By raiden07

Chain dropped my SS spinning at 160rpm...

Chain dropped my SS spinning at 160rpm downhill...passerby roadies did not offer assistance :(

Chain stretch or too slack? It's like a month old chain that I haven't touched since putting on.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,483
Posted By raiden07

Exact same thing happened to me on my first...

Exact same thing happened to me on my first crash...was rather embarrassing as there was a lot of traffic nearby to witness it. Lesson quickly learned though I still have the road rash scars as a...
06-30-13, 08:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 952
Posted By raiden07

I've tried a DIY press with my last 2 bikes, both...

I've tried a DIY press with my last 2 bikes, both times failed miserably but once I went back to a block of wood and a hammer I was able to get it installed in 5 minutes. For the crown race I used a...
06-30-13, 07:16 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,747
Posted By raiden07

I inadvertently ran over a slug which stuck to...

I inadvertently ran over a slug which stuck to the tire and was flung onto my knee. Didn't know what it was at first just suddenly felt something wet hit me so I stopped, hoping that it wasn't dog...
06-30-13, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,747
Posted By raiden07

Was making good time on a climb, then I had to...

Was making good time on a climb, then I had to stop to get a slug off my knee...
06-28-13, 06:25 PM
Replies: 24,587
Views: 2,599,747
Posted By raiden07

Two days ago I: launched an indiegogo...

Two days ago I: launched an indiegogo (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/function-flashlight-triple-emitter-1600-lumen/x/3132091?c=home) project.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-13, 04:04 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 26,407
Posted By raiden07

I use an older Lezyne micro caddy which has...

I use an older Lezyne micro caddy which has worked out well so far.

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In my small (0.5L) one I have 1 butyl tube, 2 CO2, patches, levers and a cb m19 tool.
...
06-25-13, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,095,093
Posted By raiden07

This is teh suck. On my arione it actually...

This is teh suck.

On my arione it actually points downwards with a level saddle and since the LEDs are set in a bit deep it ends up being very dim. I have a lezyne femto drive to use in its place...
06-16-13, 10:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,641
Posted By raiden07

go clipless

go clipless
06-13-13, 10:38 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,095,093
Posted By raiden07

FWIW my 3/32 shimano freewheel is completely...

FWIW my 3/32 shimano freewheel is completely silent, the only sounds I ever hear are wind noise and road noise.
06-05-13, 05:58 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,095,093
Posted By raiden07

Silent drivetrain 321538

Silent drivetrain
321538
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-13, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,713
Posted By raiden07

I want excuses for more bikes, not less.:crash:

I want excuses for more bikes, not less.:crash:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-13, 09:36 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,192
Posted By raiden07

US Military uses Doggles: 320646

US Military uses Doggles:
320646
05-26-13, 01:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,599
Posted By raiden07

Though relatively low powered(but inexpensive)...

Though relatively low powered(but inexpensive) the Lezyne femto drive has a pulse mode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGS-XdEWxJo
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-13, 09:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,395
Posted By raiden07

I got scolded by a salmon for not being a salmon...

I got scolded by a salmon for not being a salmon and hence being in his way, with a single colorful adjective attached. It was great unsolicited advice I think.
04-14-13, 06:07 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 832,473
Posted By raiden07

http://i50.tinypic.com/rayool.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/rayool.jpg
04-14-13, 06:00 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,127,893
Posted By raiden07

Too many witnesses and I was tired.:notamused:

Too many witnesses and I was tired.:notamused:
04-14-13, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,127,893
Posted By raiden07

One of them was. I made a left turn from bike...

One of them was. I made a left turn from bike lane to bike lane (Lanes were on left side of street so I didn't have to enter any vehicle traffic) and after the turn I see them half a block ahead...
04-14-13, 03:49 PM
Replies: 28,352
Views: 1,127,893
Posted By raiden07

...got yelled at by a couple of roadies who were...

...got yelled at by a couple of roadies who were riding side by side occupying bike lanes for both directions and were coming at me head on.
04-13-13, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2,784
Views: 601,707
Posted By raiden07

http://i50.tinypic.com/2znwrxe.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2znwrxe.jpg
04-05-12, 09:20 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

I understand that. But not once have I inquired...

I understand that. But not once have I inquired about or even mentioned Australia.
All I've asked her is to show me where it says shipping is $72.99 to Canada.


EDIT: Well they finally...
04-04-12, 10:15 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

Am I being trolled by crosslakesales CS? "HI...

Am I being trolled by crosslakesales CS?

"HI
Shipping cost to Australia is $72.99."

LOL
04-04-12, 07:05 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

Yeah I've purchased from them before. I was...

Yeah I've purchased from them before. I was mainly just curious about their reasoning, wasn't likely to do anything about it.

What bothers me is how this girl doesn't even try to read or...
04-04-12, 06:35 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

Hey guys, thought I'd share my weird exchange...

Hey guys, thought I'd share my weird exchange currently with crosslake sales...

So I bought a sram red brakeset from one of their ebay auctions identical to this one...
08-11-11, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,379,399
Posted By raiden07

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3130/img000522011...

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3130/img00052201108111315.jpg
08-01-11, 11:36 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

That's more of a fault in the Paypal dispute...

That's more of a fault in the Paypal dispute system, that a buyer has to ship the wrong item at his/her own expense in order to receive a refund in the original amount from a won dispute.

I got a...
07-28-11, 03:52 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

I'll probably try calling tomorrow or Monday if...

I'll probably try calling tomorrow or Monday if there's still no response (I don't know how someone doesn't respond to a paypal dispute unless it's on purpose).

They should also be getting a...
07-28-11, 03:19 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

That's not the bad part, because I think I can...

That's not the bad part, because I think I can get a refund for most of it back.
The part that really makes me the loser is that I'm not a business nor a high volume shipper, and this is a bike...
07-28-11, 01:10 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

I realized a problem after I opened the dispute...

I realized a problem after I opened the dispute though, I will lose($$) much more than coghouse whether I win the dispute or not so right now it's a lose/lose situation for me unless coghouse finally...
07-28-11, 12:19 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

What's wrong with coghouse? Multiple emails...

What's wrong with coghouse?

Multiple emails and a paypal dispute later, they still won't reply me. I know they're not dead since they've still been leaving feedback for buyers everyday....
07-25-11, 06:53 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,343
Posted By raiden07

I looked into it but the difference in shipping...

I looked into it but the difference in shipping costs was too substantial....being from Canada and all....

Just waiting to hear back from them, I've already had to pay the customs fees upon...
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