Addiction I
04-05-10 | 10:39 PM
#2452
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-05-10 | 11:49 PM
#2455
Has coddling tendencies.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,360
Likes: 59
From: Topanga Canyon
Bikes: 2008 Blue RC8 w/ '09 Rival
I'll do my best not to touch wheels, I figured knowing not to was rather obvious but I guess some people don't realize this. I have two friends who bike: one who has ridiculous expensive stuff but won't go for rides or even consider racing, and the other has a broken foot. The first I mentioned I got to draft me a bit (on his fixie), and he was exhausted after 5 miles. Friggin weenie.
04-05-10 | 11:51 PM
#2456
Has coddling tendencies.
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 8,360
Likes: 59
From: Topanga Canyon
Bikes: 2008 Blue RC8 w/ '09 Rival
04-06-10 | 05:06 AM
#2457
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,458
Likes: 16
From: Colorado
Bikes: Something Canadian, something Italian, something American, and something German
04-06-10 | 05:45 AM
#2458
Sua Ku
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,705
Likes: 2
From: Hot as hell, Singapore
Bikes: Trek 5200, BMC SLC01, BMC SSX, Specialized FSR, Holdsworth Criterium
04-06-10 | 05:50 AM
#2459
Sua Ku
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,705
Likes: 2
From: Hot as hell, Singapore
Bikes: Trek 5200, BMC SLC01, BMC SSX, Specialized FSR, Holdsworth Criterium
Flat 40km (no wind) - 1 hour 13m - oh brother I'm slow.
04-06-10 | 06:56 AM
#2461
fuggitivo solitario
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 9,107
Likes: 13
From: Northern NJ
You're not listening. Don't 'do your best' not to touch wheels. GUARD YOUR FRONT WHEEL. Don't touch wheels and if you're not a complete friggin idiot, you should be able to manage this. Here's one tip: if you start getting too close, TEMPORARILY float your wheel over a few inches to the RIGHT, that way if the guy in front of you slows down you might over lap wheels, but you won't ride right up his rear wheel. Don't ride like that for too long, only if you get too close and you can't back off immediately. But until you're comfortable, try to give yourself enough space to be safe and relaxed. As you gain more experience you will get more comfortable drafting at tighter distances.
'I'll do my best'. You guys kill me. Look, I'm less worried about you than the guys behind you who may also crash into your silly ass. Please keep this concept foremost in your mind at first, it will eventually become second nature. I still focus on that thought when the pace line or pack gets fast and road surface conditions get dicey, and sometimes they do.
'I'll do my best'. You guys kill me. Look, I'm less worried about you than the guys behind you who may also crash into your silly ass. Please keep this concept foremost in your mind at first, it will eventually become second nature. I still focus on that thought when the pace line or pack gets fast and road surface conditions get dicey, and sometimes they do.
hey pcad, what do you say about getting back from cold/flu and racing. how long do you wait before you start training/racing? of course, i know to take this with a grain of salt as he is still racing 4's after 20 years
04-06-10 | 07:11 AM
#2462
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
holy crap, words of wisdom from our fooster in chief.
hey pcad, what do you say about getting back from cold/flu and racing. how long do you wait before you start training/racing? of course, i know to take this with a grain of salt as he is still racing 4's after 20 years
hey pcad, what do you say about getting back from cold/flu and racing. how long do you wait before you start training/racing? of course, i know to take this with a grain of salt as he is still racing 4's after 20 years
04-06-10 | 07:46 AM
#2463
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,458
Likes: 16
From: Colorado
Bikes: Something Canadian, something Italian, something American, and something German
04-06-10 | 09:49 AM
#2464
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 39,737
Likes: 9,745
From: TC, MN
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
In an effort to up the thread post count and find answers to stupid questions...
Dear Addicted Dysfunctional Family, I have a carbon steerer and I'm interested in removing a spacer from under my stem - it is safe to move the stem down and place the spacer above the stem for a little test ride? Do I need to exercise particular caution?
Garcias.
Dear Addicted Dysfunctional Family, I have a carbon steerer and I'm interested in removing a spacer from under my stem - it is safe to move the stem down and place the spacer above the stem for a little test ride? Do I need to exercise particular caution?
Garcias.
04-06-10 | 09:54 AM
#2465
Sua Ku
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,705
Likes: 2
From: Hot as hell, Singapore
Bikes: Trek 5200, BMC SLC01, BMC SSX, Specialized FSR, Holdsworth Criterium
In an effort to up the thread post count and find answers to stupid questions...
Dear Addicted Dysfunctional Family, I have a carbon steerer and I'm interested in removing a spacer from under my stem - it is safe to move the stem down and place the spacer above the stem for a little test ride? Do I need to exercise particular caution?
Garcias.
Dear Addicted Dysfunctional Family, I have a carbon steerer and I'm interested in removing a spacer from under my stem - it is safe to move the stem down and place the spacer above the stem for a little test ride? Do I need to exercise particular caution?
Garcias.
I always have a 5mm space above my stem.
For tightening read this https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=65 scroll down to Headset Adjustment - Threadless Type
Last edited by rollin; 04-06-10 at 10:04 AM.
04-06-10 | 10:37 AM
#2466
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 39,737
Likes: 9,745
From: TC, MN
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
^^^ Ah, okay - thanks. I guess that my main concern was something that I had seen mentioned elsewhere on BF (can't find it now) stating that, on a carbon steerer, it was dangerous to tighten the stem too far below the internal adjustment cap/bolt/nut... like there was a greater risk of collapsing the steerer tube without the additional support that it provided. (The spacers are 2cm, so the stem would be well below the top cap).
04-06-10 | 10:50 AM
#2467
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 856
Likes: 0
From: Toronto
Really eh? I just moved about 2cm worth of spacers above the stem this weekend. Guess I better put them back until I can get it done professionally.
04-06-10 | 10:52 AM
#2468
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 39,737
Likes: 9,745
From: TC, MN
Bikes: R3 Disc, Haanjo
^^^well, I don't know whether what they were saying held water, or not...
04-06-10 | 10:56 AM
#2469
Portland Fred
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,553
Likes: 54
Bikes: Custom Winter, Challenge Seiran SL, Fuji Team Pro, Cattrike Road/Velokit, РOS hybrid
Addict goes back in the shop tomorrow, hoping Piermont can figure out what's creaking on that bike. Only happens out of the saddle when I'm yanking on the handlebars, but that could be anything from the headset to the BB to the handlebars/stem. Tough to figure these noises out sometimes.
04-06-10 | 11:10 AM
#2470
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 54,150
Likes: 2,429
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-06-10 | 11:16 AM
#2471
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
My mouth still hurts, but less. That being said, I'm going to take Sam for a walk. That always makes me feel better.
04-06-10 | 11:16 AM
#2472
Portland Fred
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 11,553
Likes: 54
Bikes: Custom Winter, Challenge Seiran SL, Fuji Team Pro, Cattrike Road/Velokit, РOS hybrid
04-06-10 | 11:29 AM
#2473
stole your bike
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 6,907
Likes: 27
From: North Bergen, NJ
Bikes: Orbea Orca, Ridley Compact
Yes. If you know how to tighten the steerer/ headset correctly.
I always have a 5mm space above my stem.
For tightening read this https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=65 scroll down to Headset Adjustment - Threadless Type
I always have a 5mm space above my stem.
For tightening read this https://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=65 scroll down to Headset Adjustment - Threadless Type
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04-06-10 | 11:59 AM
#2474
Thread Starter
Peloton Shelter Dog
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 90,508
Likes: 32
From: Chester, NY
Bikes: 2017 Scott Foil, 2016 Scott Addict SL, 2018 Santa Cruz Blur CC MTB
Sam and I both enjoyed the walk around the mighty Pcad Estate. Our Lands so to speak.
He is, without doubt or question, the very best dog on God's Earth.
He is, without doubt or question, the very best dog on God's Earth.
04-06-10 | 04:56 PM
#2475
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 9,458
Likes: 16
From: Colorado
Bikes: Something Canadian, something Italian, something American, and something German
How dare you let this leave page 1?
I just did 25 miles of sprints, caught up with this one group 3 times. Why did I have to catch up 3 times? I got dropped 3 times as well.
I just did 25 miles of sprints, caught up with this one group 3 times. Why did I have to catch up 3 times? I got dropped 3 times as well.