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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By VTRoadie

Crank Annoyances

I have two primary steeds .. a ~2006 K2 roadbike with a Truvative crank (with Truvative's wierd bottom bracket), and a ~2006 no-longer-in-business mountain bike, aluminum frame, deore bottom bracket...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-22-08, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,191
Posted By VTRoadie

I have built a wheel; rebuilt a wheel; replaced...

I have built a wheel; rebuilt a wheel; replaced all the nipples on a week; and trued various wheels numerous times, but I would consider myself a beginner in the category of wheel truing still. Our...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-08, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 791
Posted By VTRoadie

Just take a pair of wire cutters and cut off a...

Just take a pair of wire cutters and cut off a spoke! Broken is broken.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-18-08, 03:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 791
Posted By VTRoadie

The wheel should have held up longer than a...

The wheel should have held up longer than a couple of miles. If they didn't, you should have had Dick's replace them under warranty. Bad builds happen. While you had a bad experience, the next 20...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-08, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,934
Posted By VTRoadie

M970 Groupset: ...

M970 Groupset:

http://members.home.nl/children-of-the-korn/XTR970.htm

The barrel adjuster is on the XTR shifter (SL-M970)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-08, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By VTRoadie

Trek 8000 seat tube QR?

I recently bought a circa 2003 Trek 8000 mtb that is missing some parts. I have managed to put it all back together, however I am missing the quick release seat post hardware. I need the actual...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-10-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,585
Posted By VTRoadie

I recently changed out my older Deore v's for a...

I recently changed out my older Deore v's for a set of Deore XT M770's... Since then I have only been out a few times on single track, but for the life of me -- they seem the same. They definately...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
04-19-08, 12:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 490
Posted By VTRoadie

Do I need a larger frame?

I have put ~1k miles on my K2 roadbike, and really enjoy it.. but it seems like maybe I should have a bigger bike. I am ~6'2", and my bike was a "large" (which I think K2 defined as for people 5.6...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-08, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By VTRoadie

recommendations for a bb/crank?

I have a ~2005 K2 roadbike (Mach 2) that came with a mix of Tiagra/105 equipment. It came with a TruVativ IsoFlow crank, and a powerspline BB. I probably put 1200-1500 miles on it last summer, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-03-08, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,497
Posted By VTRoadie

Great find, and its in super condition! You'll...

Great find, and its in super condition! You'll enjoy that for years to come.
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-28-07, 10:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,200
Posted By VTRoadie

I picked this frame up free (it was rusted to...

I picked this frame up free (it was rusted to hell mind you), a set of used cranks, used rims, and $25 of paint:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2313/2134041102_b2566619e1.jpg

It isn't super...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-24-07, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1,384
Views: 525,719
Posted By VTRoadie

1990's Specialized Rockhopper that was donated to...

1990's Specialized Rockhopper that was donated to my bike coop. Came in needing some love, now its hitting the roads again as a winter bike. Replaced the crank, added wheels, brake (singular for...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-09-07, 07:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By VTRoadie

For what its worth.. from QBP Invoice...

For what its worth.. from QBP


Invoice Description: Nokian Gazza Extreme 294 29x2.1 studded tyre
Manufacturer Part Number: T200881
Estimated Arrival Date: 11/19/07
Country of Origin: FI
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-15-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,039
Posted By VTRoadie

I replaced the brake line with a newer one from...

I replaced the brake line with a newer one from the bike shop, now to order me some replacement bolts. $10 investment to make rust go away.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-07-07, 08:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 774
Posted By VTRoadie

Can you realistically ever have TOO many bikes? ...

Can you realistically ever have TOO many bikes? Get one! But I recommend a (a) Winter bike, and (b) Rain bike. No need to have a rusty rain bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,039
Posted By VTRoadie

The bike only lived outdoors (and by that, I mean...

The bike only lived outdoors (and by that, I mean they often have an outside bikestand setup with their various bikes) for a short while when it was for sale at the bike shop. Since I purchased it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 04:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 992
Posted By VTRoadie

Sounds like a bent hanger, or the angle is off...

Sounds like a bent hanger, or the angle is off because of the way it is mounted... can you find a washer to toss in there to just level it out and see if that clears the problem up, then go about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-07-07, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,039
Posted By VTRoadie

Newish Bike -- Rusting Brake Lines/Bolts

Hello All,

I have a year or two old K2 roadbike I bought from a local store on clearance (ie, it had been outside for probably one-two summers, under awnings, used as a test bike). It looked...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-03-07, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTRoadie

Performance took forever to ship em so I actually...

Performance took forever to ship em so I actually cancelled the order.. so i'll prob end up buying them local regardless... it just seems horrible they are going to charge me more in parts than...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-07, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,073
Posted By VTRoadie

I wear XL tshirts and XL jerseys seem to fit me...

I wear XL tshirts and XL jerseys seem to fit me just fine (especially the ones from Aerotechdesigns) (http://flickr.com/photos/sirstan/1121118707/)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-27-07, 11:41 AM
Replies: 390
Views: 47,688
Posted By VTRoadie

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1155/1121118707_5b0...

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1155/1121118707_5b0a324461.jpg


Down 45lbs!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-21-07, 09:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTRoadie

ttopaz: Thanks for letting me know. Probably...

ttopaz: Thanks for letting me know. Probably woulda been smart to go for the 6600's .. but i probably wont invest in a 10 speed upgrade for this frame ($300 STI shifters, etc).
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-20-07, 01:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTRoadie

socalrider: $200 was for one, probably looking...

socalrider: $200 was for one, probably looking $350-$400 range for two (with tax).

InTheRain: Not in this state unfortunately. They also screwed up my order and it never apparently was fully...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-07, 09:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,116
Posted By VTRoadie

I've pounded many-a-mile on my deore (not even...

I've pounded many-a-mile on my deore (not even LX) hubs at 260+ .. mountain biking.. with a couple foot drops... I would think a LX could take you just fine, or a XT if your feeling ritsy. Chris...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-07, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 792
Posted By VTRoadie

Just ordered new wheels for my baby as well!

Just ordered new wheels for my baby as well!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-07, 08:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTRoadie

Oh hot! a 20% off coupon.. glad I waited. $161 +...

Oh hot! a 20% off coupon.. glad I waited. $161 + $22 = $183 out the door.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-17-07, 08:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTRoadie

Yea.. its $199 - 15% + $22 (over weight). I keep...

Yea.. its $199 - 15% + $22 (over weight). I keep toying with it.. but I want them in black ($225).. but it seems silly to spend $26 for a color. Either way.. I guess I see it as the front wheel...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-15-07, 07:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 518
Posted By VTRoadie

Not to play stupid American -- but I used to have...

Not to play stupid American -- but I used to have a large chocolate shake from mcdonalds quite often when I was much much younger. 1100 calories! That should almost be illegal, or atleast a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-07, 09:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,503
Posted By VTRoadie

Mavic Open Pro: Performance bike v. Hand Built

I found a local shop that *REALLY* seems on top of their game. They sell primarily 29er's and high end-ish road bikes. The owner seemed to know EXACTLY what I wanted (Open Pro + Ultegra), quoted a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-14-07, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By VTRoadie

Thanks Tom! I received my jerseys and am...

Thanks Tom! I received my jerseys and am EXTREMELY happy with them! My only gripe is they do still fit a bit short. Luckily I also bought bib-shorts so that makes it a non-issue.

Normal...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-07, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By VTRoadie

This isn't a great picture to make a...

This isn't a great picture to make a weight/muscle examination from... but this is me currently (orange shirt, right hand side): http://flickr.com/photos/sirstan/1021903709/

I would say I...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-08-07, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 865
Posted By VTRoadie

Weight Loss Question - Fat %

So lets say I have lost a bunch of weight (267->226) and am looking at my goals realistically. I am a little over 6'1" (ie, 6'1.25"), and a fairly muscular build, but still chubby. If based on a...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-07-07, 09:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By VTRoadie

Awesome! A team of motivated clydes with a...

Awesome! A team of motivated clydes with a project! Busy day here at work, but I'll get in touch with you in a bit. My contact info should be in my profile. (Aim/etc)

Stan
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 04:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,430
Posted By VTRoadie

Uhg! I just did a 4 mile hill (~15 minutes of...

Uhg! I just did a 4 mile hill (~15 minutes of 165 heart rate) hooooooping to feel my first endohigh. I failed :(. I figured that might be enough . . Whats it take! I want to feel it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 04:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 629
Posted By VTRoadie

I have managed to kill my soda desires pretty...

I have managed to kill my soda desires pretty good! I went from regular to diet about 2 years ago.. and lately trying to cut them out nearly 100%. What has worked GREAT for me is simply leaving the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 03:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 331
Posted By VTRoadie

Kinda Silly - Why can I go longer on flats?

I have been doing 20-25-30 mile jaunts on my roadbike at a decent clip, usually burning 1000-1500 or more calories on my roadbike. At the end I feel awesome, but my legs are exhausted.

I broke my...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-06-07, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 605
Posted By VTRoadie

Tom; sounds like a kickass idea! I am a PHP dev,...

Tom; sounds like a kickass idea! I am a PHP dev, and I think we could setup something like this fairly easily. Do you use AIM/MSN/etc/etc/etc? (same w/ becky, etc)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-03-07, 09:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,552
Posted By VTRoadie

If you think you can do it, google up some...

If you think you can do it, google up some resources and try your hand at it. Its a simple machine, as long as your careful and don't push anything REALLY hard and break it, there shouldn't be any...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-07, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 361
Posted By VTRoadie

You seem amazing low key about riding 102 miles!!...

You seem amazing low key about riding 102 miles!! Yeesh! I'd be dead for a few days afterwards if I even finished it.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-07, 11:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,488
Posted By VTRoadie

Time to learn how to work on your bike yourself? ...

Time to learn how to work on your bike yourself? The chain popping off is a simple 30 second adjustment (nothings broken). As for the creaking, likely something is loose and needed to be tightened....
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-07, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 599
Posted By VTRoadie

As a full suspension to hardtail convert, I will...

As a full suspension to hardtail convert, I will say I love the hardtail.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By VTRoadie

Thanks Tom. I just purchased a Sleeveless and...

Thanks Tom. I just purchased a Sleeveless and Sleeved jersey from Aerotech. I shall see how they fit!
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-02-07, 09:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 562
Posted By VTRoadie

Longer Jerseys?

I posted in the "i look fat in this Jersey" thread a picture of a Jersey I picked up:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1243/862048493_14c536c996_o.jpg

I decided that I didn't like the fit, and...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-07, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By VTRoadie

A new 105 grouppo is probably better in most...

A new 105 grouppo is probably better in most regards than a 4 year old Ultegra grouppo. Ride them both and see what you think re:Ti vs aluminum. See how you think they compare.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
08-01-07, 08:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,299
Posted By VTRoadie

Im working hard on unjoining the ranks here, but...

Im working hard on unjoining the ranks here, but for the time being I am still quite a bit of a clyde. (267->230 so far!)
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-30-07, 09:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,149
Posted By VTRoadie

I run 23's on my bike (F&R) at 80-100 PSI from...

I run 23's on my bike (F&R) at 80-100 PSI from 260lbs to my current 230lbs. Put ~500 miles on so far w/ no problems. Nothing special, AlexRims R500's with whatever tire and tube my bike came with. ...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-27-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,103
Posted By VTRoadie

SparkPeople.com has some good articles on...

SparkPeople.com has some good articles on 'Plateau Busting' that are reasonable and make sense.

http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition.asp << search for 'plateau'. they have helped me time...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-07, 10:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 672
Posted By VTRoadie

We have a bike coop in town here, it works on a...

We have a bike coop in town here, it works on a yearly sliding scale membership fee ($0-$30). They don't do any actual work, but its manned 4 days a week and they offer tools and assistance (as well...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-26-07, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 607
Posted By VTRoadie

I did much the same thing, but managed to get the...

I did much the same thing, but managed to get the leg that I was falling towards clipped out in time. I still managed to twist my opposite knee pretty good. No damage, just bruised pride and a knee...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
07-25-07, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 585
Posted By VTRoadie

Those are some secksy wheels.

Those are some secksy wheels.
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