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07-15-07, 11:57 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,366
Posted By PiratePete

intense

intense
Forum: Southeast
03-04-07, 11:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By PiratePete

Thanks for all the advice. I got a nice little...

Thanks for all the advice. I got a nice little apartment in Inman Park/L5P last weekend. Only 15 min drive to work. So far I'm loving Atlanta. Can't wait to start exploring the local mtb trails.
02-17-07, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,170
Posted By PiratePete

If the fluid in your brakes isn't topped off you...

If the fluid in your brakes isn't topped off you WILL get air in the lines by turning the bike upside down. Shaking the bike and squeezing the brakes a bunch of times (when its rubber side down)...
Forum: Southeast
02-16-07, 11:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By PiratePete

I'll be working just east of I75 and just north...

I'll be working just east of I75 and just north of I285, pretty close to where they intersect. Looking at income, crime, and population statistics and it looks like Fayetteville and Stockbridge are...
Forum: Southeast
02-15-07, 05:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,038
Posted By PiratePete

Moving to Atlanta, need some advice.

So I'm moving to Atlanta in a few weeks and need some advice on where to live. I'll be working right by the east side of the airport and obviously would like to keep the commute as short as...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 09:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,600
Posted By PiratePete

A couple of beers won't get you a DUI. For an...

A couple of beers won't get you a DUI. For an averege person, one beer equates to about 0.015% blood alcohol level. With a limit of .08, you would need to chug about 5 and wait half an hour to an...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-31-07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 747
Posted By PiratePete

Triple. Better to have a small ring when you...

Triple. Better to have a small ring when you don't need it than not having it when you need it. Triple comes in handy when you're pedaling into a strong headwind uphill, decide to take a short tour...
Forum: Touring
01-31-07, 11:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,164
Posted By PiratePete

Frayed cable inside the shifter and replacing...

Frayed cable inside the shifter and replacing tires. One tire got a cut when I ran over a bottle while not paying attention to the road and looking at the scenary. Another melted in Arizona, it was...
01-31-07, 11:03 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,749
Posted By PiratePete

Get a FS with a shock and fork that have...

Get a FS with a shock and fork that have lockouts. That way you have a FS, HT, and a rigid all in one. If price is an issue consider getting a 'pre owned' bike.
12-17-06, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 681
Posted By PiratePete

From personal experience I give XTR shifters a...

From personal experience I give XTR shifters a thumbs up. Very easy to get used to, never accidently shifted when breaking or vice versa. I've also wrecked pretty hard a couple of times on...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-06, 02:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,818
Posted By PiratePete

I was into the whole jersey/lycra short thing but...

I was into the whole jersey/lycra short thing but it got really annoying having to dress up every time i want to go riding. Difference in speed is so small its neglegible. Comfort in baggy shorts...
12-13-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,266
Posted By PiratePete

I'm a little confused on your terminology. Don't...

I'm a little confused on your terminology. Don't you mean bending and not tension? "Loaded in tension parallel to the long sectional axis" would be like pulling on the skinny end of the oval.


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Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-06, 10:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,214
Posted By PiratePete

I would too be pissed off if somebody lied about...

I would too be pissed off if somebody lied about advertised weight. By 15%. It's not a matter of 20 g. Most people would probably be pissed if they bought a 20 lb bike that actually weighed 23 lbs....
12-12-06, 10:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,266
Posted By PiratePete

I'm not nitpicking, I'm stating that you are...

I'm not nitpicking, I'm stating that you are simply wrong, circular shapes aren't always stronger. My point was that the shape of something load bearing depends on many things. Look at I-beams.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,701
Posted By PiratePete

Burning bikes is the coolest thing to do these...

Burning bikes is the coolest thing to do these days.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-06, 06:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,214
Posted By PiratePete

Dimensional tolerances for die casting should be...

Dimensional tolerances for die casting should be less than +-1% and in most cases are even smaller (somewhat depends on the size of the part). The inconsistancies in weight for something like a stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-06, 06:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,701
Posted By PiratePete

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoset polymer would...

Carbon fiber reinforced thermoset polymer would be a little more anally precise.
12-12-06, 10:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,266
Posted By PiratePete

********** Stronger under tension? shear?...

********** Stronger under tension? shear? bending? less likely to buckle under compression?

The stress state along different parts of the bike frame tubing is very complex and varies depending on what...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-10-06, 09:03 PM
Replies: 424
Views: 59,142
Posted By PiratePete

Easy access.

Easy access.
11-02-06, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,738
Posted By PiratePete

I have the same tires and (i think) same rims. ...

I have the same tires and (i think) same rims. The tire rolls really fast on pavement, grass, etc. Good traction too. Putting the tires on is a HUUUUUGE pain in the ass, worse than any roadbike...
Forum: Touring
10-03-06, 08:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,148
Posted By PiratePete

Just buy a gun and keep it always loaded in your...

Just buy a gun and keep it always loaded in your handlebar bag. That should calm their fears.
Forum: Touring
09-28-06, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 877
Posted By PiratePete

Canada to Mexico along the continental devide,...

Canada to Mexico along the continental devide, hopefully next summer.
Forum: Touring
09-27-06, 12:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 913
Posted By PiratePete

Bring several more tubes and put extra patches in...

Bring several more tubes and put extra patches in the patch kit.
Several more bungee cords
Consider replacing bells with small air horn.
Instead of lights use candles inside the tent, you probably...
Forum: Touring
07-27-06, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,448
Posted By PiratePete

A roadbike becomes much more comfortable once you...

A roadbike becomes much more comfortable once you load it up. The frame, wheels, and tires flex and absorb a lot more bumps and vibrations. I just rode from FL to CA on an aluminum bike with a...
Forum: Touring
07-16-06, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By PiratePete

Hawaii

I'm giong to Hawaii in about a month and was thinking of a fast 2-3 day tour around the island (the big one). The bike will be a rental and I'll probably only carry about 10-20 lbs of gear. Has...
Forum: Touring
06-08-06, 01:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,020
Posted By PiratePete

Trek 1000 will work just fine. I just did 1400...

Trek 1000 will work just fine. I just did 1400 miles with 55 lbs of gear without problems. In a couple of days going for 1800 more to finish the southern tier.
Forum: Touring
05-09-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 635
Posted By PiratePete

The southern tier goes right by Gulf Shores...

The southern tier goes right by Gulf Shores between Pensacola and Mobile. I know that pensacola beach and daughin island are pretty much destroyed, so Gulf Shores probably is too. I could tell you...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-05, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 407
Posted By PiratePete

Clipless to platform adapters

Does anyone make platform pedals that clip into Look pedals? I've only found them for spd style pedals. Due a string of unfortunate events my roadbike recently became my only form of transportation...
10-25-05, 10:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,865
Posted By PiratePete

Get a quality U-lock. A couple of weeks ago I...

Get a quality U-lock. A couple of weeks ago I decided to get a cable lock cause I was tired of carrying the heavy U-lock with me. And guess what... locked up my bike in front of the campus gym this...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-05, 05:24 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 5,501
Posted By PiratePete

Hey, I have the same jersey. I've been wearing...

Hey, I have the same jersey. I've been wearing it for 2 years and have had nothing but positive comments. Oh, and if you see me and try to pass me, I'll drop you like USSR dropped the US in the...
05-28-05, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 459
Posted By PiratePete

I saw bambi and his mom yesterday, he was no...

I saw bambi and his mom yesterday, he was no bigger than a dog, with white spots and all. He got scared, jumped in the bushes and got stuck. He looked so adorable and delicious.
04-29-05, 03:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 776
Posted By PiratePete

Are there any good trails in pensacola besides...

Are there any good trails in pensacola besides UWF? I'll be visiting there in a couple of days and want to try something new.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-05, 04:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 1,926
Posted By PiratePete

I've got a ticket for rolling through a stop sign...

I've got a ticket for rolling through a stop sign while making a right turn (4 way stop). But this was on campus and cops aren't very lineant on cyclists here. I just had to sit though 'bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-05, 11:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 457
Posted By PiratePete

Biking across America, coast to coast

Me and a couple of friends are thinking about biking from FL to CA this summer. 3000 miles. We're 20-21, in the best shape of our lives, and this summer will probably be the last chance to do...
02-23-05, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 735
Posted By PiratePete

Be careful with the u-turn knob. Mine broke off...

Be careful with the u-turn knob. Mine broke off after less than a year and I rarely even used it.
02-05-05, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 359
Posted By PiratePete

They can't really do anything about a broken toe...

They can't really do anything about a broken toe except tie it to a neighboring toe. You probably won't be able to bike on anything except a paved road for a while. I broke a toe a while ago,...
11-01-04, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 763
Posted By PiratePete

I have some Promax hydraulic brakes and they work...

I have some Promax hydraulic brakes and they work great. They are stronger and a lot smoother than some (Hayes I think) mechanical ones on my brother's Kona Stinky.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-04, 02:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 892
Posted By PiratePete

Faster. I like to accelerate, brake, and...

Faster. I like to accelerate, brake, and especially turn fast. It just make riding more fun. I just finished a century and I'm not doing that again for a looooong time.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-04, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 318
Posted By PiratePete

First century next weekend

What do you guys do the last couple of days before a century? Short rides or no riding at all? What about food? I was thinking a bunch of spaghetti the day before and some pancakes and fruit...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-04, 12:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,469
Posted By PiratePete

Buy the one that looks cooler.

Buy the one that looks cooler.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-04-04, 11:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 529
Posted By PiratePete

Is there a website with a calender, maps, etc for...

Is there a website with a calender, maps, etc for all these rides?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-04, 07:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,647
Posted By PiratePete

Woah, what BMW has carbon fiber chassis?

Woah, what BMW has carbon fiber chassis?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-04, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By PiratePete

What would you upgrade on this bike.

2003 Trek 1000, weyless carbon fork, look pedals, bontrager select from wheel, some cheap campy cranks, computer. What would you upgrade on this bike, if you had about $1000 to spend (but you don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-23-04, 10:55 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,273
Posted By PiratePete

Road cyclists- beer drinkers?

It seems that a stereotypical roadie drinks a lot of beer and a mt. biker smokes a lot of weed. Do you?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-08-04, 05:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,410
Posted By PiratePete

I have the same exact jersey.

I have the same exact jersey.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-04, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 541
Posted By PiratePete

Orange and blue.

Orange and blue.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-04, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 834
Posted By PiratePete

I switched a sora triple to some cheap campy...

I switched a sora triple to some cheap campy double a couple of months ago with no problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-04, 02:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,223
Posted By PiratePete

Defenatly strap down a frame pump. I had mine...

Defenatly strap down a frame pump. I had mine fall off while cornering, hit my knee, distract me for just a split second, and the next thing I know I'm sliding on my back (luckily in the grass).
08-01-04, 09:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 668
Posted By PiratePete

I'd watch them if somebody payed me.

I'd watch them if somebody payed me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-04, 07:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 458
Posted By PiratePete

I bought Poggio II on sale late last year. I...

I bought Poggio II on sale late last year. I don't have anything to compare them to because these are the only road shoes I own, but I'm 100% satisfied. Very comfortable, stiff, and excellent...
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