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Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-08, 04:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,115
Posted By Parsnip

Kuotas on the bike Oakley Juliette x-metals...

Kuotas on the bike

Oakley Juliette x-metals off it
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-08, 12:47 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,516
Posted By Parsnip

Toupe + Assos chamois creme = 1 happy gooch

Toupe + Assos chamois creme = 1 happy gooch
Forum: Road Cycling
09-30-08, 12:42 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,903
Posted By Parsnip

I had a nasty one yesterday - huge ping then the...

I had a nasty one yesterday - huge ping then the noise of the rear mech being pulled into the spokes.

Cost- 1 new chain, 1 new DA mech, 1 new mech hanger and 1 singlespeed hilly 20 miles home.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 03:26 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,117
Posted By Parsnip

efa

efa
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-08, 01:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,329
Posted By Parsnip

Id rather make up the spare calories i need with...

Id rather make up the spare calories i need with beer than that monstrosity. At least you can enjoy beer while it kills you.


I will admit to having eaten a few "all day breakfasts in a can"...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-08, 02:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,322
Posted By Parsnip

I partially agree with you. If you look at...

I partially agree with you.

If you look at slowtwitch, Cancellara has never won a thing in his life, his P3C has - its practically zealotry the way they all preach at the altar of Vroomen and...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 05:02 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 8,514
Posted By Parsnip

I dont pretend to be a badass at all. im 6 foot 1...

I dont pretend to be a badass at all. im 6 foot 1 and weigh 68kg - pretty much a stick - who am i gonna win a fight with??

As i said, both time i have tried it, its been against people i know i...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 01:24 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 8,514
Posted By Parsnip

It shows how different the US and the UK are, we...

It shows how different the US and the UK are, we can work gears over here, so its just a case of whipping the keys out. Watch Dogma if you need to know what gears are.

Ill admit, ive only ever...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-29-08, 01:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,278
Posted By Parsnip

They may have had a better chassis, but that...

They may have had a better chassis, but that doesnt determine the aerodynamics, the bodywork does.

No two f1 teams cars are perfectly identical looking, because it isnt an ideal world, a lot of...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-08, 01:42 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 8,514
Posted By Parsnip

Keys out of the ignition at the traffic lights is...

Keys out of the ignition at the traffic lights is always more fun.

Cycle off a bit, while still in sight of driver, launch keys off bridge/into river/down drain.

Job done.

No lasting damage...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-08, 09:41 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,424
Posted By Parsnip

I noticed that when i was in Switzerland, loads...

I noticed that when i was in Switzerland, loads of folk with full team kit, down to socks. Saw one guy on a phonak bike with full phonak kit and calfs the size of my head - dont suppose he would be...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-08, 11:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,234
Posted By Parsnip

Helmet - Pretty personal decision due to style...

Helmet - Pretty personal decision due to style tastes and head shape - I love my Bell Sweep, try a few on though - dont skimp on your helmet, more expensive, better vented models are worth it - esp....
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,178
Posted By Parsnip

I love the looks of P2s, more so that P3s. But ST...

I love the looks of P2s, more so that P3s. But ST has diluted my love for them somewhat - i dont think its possible to turn around in a transition area anymore without knocking into 43 cervelos
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 08:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 5,946
Posted By Parsnip

Im really not sure if this is a joke or not. ...

Im really not sure if this is a joke or not.

If it is, its not really funny.

If it isnt, im kinda worried that there are people that think like this in the world. Today its tanning definition...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-15-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,392
Posted By Parsnip

No garage door, chain not present on big ring,...

No garage door, chain not present on big ring, family sized blue tube of KY and bar tape not white.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-08, 01:05 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,437
Posted By Parsnip

Yawn... I know plenty of tri weenies who are...

Yawn...

I know plenty of tri weenies who are friendly, know how to handle a bike, dont ride their aerobars in pacelines and from your post, are a lot nicer as human beings than you.

Id quite...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 10:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,632
Posted By Parsnip

Its not as bad as his stupid pink giro one, or...

Its not as bad as his stupid pink giro one, or Valverdes Spain one, but its still fairly offensive to the eye.

Obviously its still a trek, so no matter how much you dress it up, it will still look...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-30-08, 02:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,038
Posted By Parsnip

Equipment can and does make the difference...

Equipment can and does make the difference between winning and losing - no argument about that - put cadel on a sub9/1080 and he will be faster over a flat TT than with a ghibli/bora - equipment...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-08, 11:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,038
Posted By Parsnip

Rofl, how can you possibly argue that a...

Rofl, how can you possibly argue that a bora/ghibli is faster than a 1080/sub9.

If its completley useless in the real world, which wheels would you have run in that TT if money was no object? A...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,483
Posted By Parsnip

Yawn, someone else misses the point. Im not...

Yawn, someone else misses the point.

Im not questioning Cadel's ability as a rider - i can respect him for that. Does it mean I like him? No.

I dislike him because he never attacks and is a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-29-08, 04:23 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,483
Posted By Parsnip

Thats pretty much true... I dont like him...

Thats pretty much true...

I dont like him because he is a whining arsehole who badmouths his team and slags off CSC because they have a better team ("3vs1... 3vs1...")

My favourite rider in the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-28-08, 07:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 5,483
Posted By Parsnip

As the tour wore on, i was cheering for anyone...

As the tour wore on, i was cheering for anyone but Evans - hes a whining, boring to watch jumped up little weirdo - yes his team offered him no support, to be honest, if i was in the lotto team, i...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
07-23-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,174
Posted By Parsnip

Looks like some wind tunnel time is in order tbh....

Looks like some wind tunnel time is in order tbh.



In all seriousness, thats cool. I work with kids (climbing instructor) and if half the kids were as active and enthusiastic as yours my job...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-08, 12:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,204
Posted By Parsnip

Had a double flat once, punctured, stopped,...

Had a double flat once, punctured, stopped, replaced tube, rode 200 yards, flat - valve had ripped from the tube - had no patch kit, luckilly there were some tri-weenies going past who needed a...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-18-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,606
Posted By Parsnip

Size Med (Euro Sizing) please

Size Med (Euro Sizing) please
Forum: Road Cycling
07-17-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,104
Posted By Parsnip

Worst I Have Managed: Fresh air - anything is...

Worst I Have Managed: Fresh air - anything is better than bonking.


Worst I can Imagine: Flour - logistical nightmare, not nutritious and not tasty.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-08, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,754
Posted By Parsnip

They are too busy punching their wives and...

They are too busy punching their wives and shagging their cousins to bother with such frivolity
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-08, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By Parsnip

Ive got a CSC Jersey and bibs - they were both on...

Ive got a CSC Jersey and bibs - they were both on sale, both good quality, you can comment on what im wearing all you like - ill be too busy dropping you, k?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,150
Posted By Parsnip

Care to elaborate on our "******** laws"? Im sure...

Care to elaborate on our "******** laws"? Im sure for every stupid law here, i could name at least one in the US, but that isnt really the point, dont be such a narrow minded ****.

"being of-age"...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 09:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,150
Posted By Parsnip

Well, you can drink in the UK at 18, and we...

Well, you can drink in the UK at 18, and we invented the english language, so i imagine thats where the "of course" is coming from.

Getting pissed the night before a race isnt too clever, i know i...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 10:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,395
Posted By Parsnip

The most aero bike is the one you can get the...

The most aero bike is the one you can get the best aero position on.

Who cares about how aero a bike is when your not on it, its not going anywhere.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-08, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By Parsnip

Fork Choices

The kind baggage staff at Edinburgh/Zurich airport (not sure which) managed to crack the carbon steerer on the fork from my TCR.

Im not risking riding it, as to put not too fine a point on it, it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,663
Posted By Parsnip

Ive only ever done it once on my road bike (done...

Ive only ever done it once on my road bike (done it plenty of times on my DH bike though) crushed a mates soul up one of our training climbs and waited at the top to gloat, 1 foot clipped. As he gets...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-08, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,005
Posted By Parsnip

Ive got the ultrasensor pearl bibs - i dont find...

Ive got the ultrasensor pearl bibs - i dont find the chamois too thick, infact i think its much better shaped than other chamois ive tried - this does mean that i have to make sure everything is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
06-18-08, 01:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,761
Posted By Parsnip

Not only is my 2008 CSC jersey out of date for...

Not only is my 2008 CSC jersey out of date for the tour (assuming they wear the saxo/csc one) now my slipstream one is out of date too :/

Still gonna be shouting for Jens and DM though :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By Parsnip

Cycling in Switzerland

Im in the lucky position to be spending my summer is Switzerland (i get there the day after the tour though :/) Based in Zurich for 8 weeks and another 4 to go where i want.

Any recommended must...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-08, 03:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,513
Posted By Parsnip

As far as im concerened, the this years tour was...

As far as im concerened, the this years tour was the Giro.

No astana is the tour is stupid - i dont like them much as a team, but theres no denying that Contador is strong, and not letting him...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By Parsnip

Garmin Edge 705/305

Im heading to Switzerland for the summer, and want a new bike computer that has a decent altimeter.

Is it worth getting the garmin 705 over the 305 - its a fair price jump, where the 305 looks...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-08, 01:05 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 2,560
Posted By Parsnip

1. Giant TCR C Custom build - Main road bike 2....

1. Giant TCR C Custom build - Main road bike
2. Scott S50 - Commuter
3. Kona Stab - DH bike
4. Kona Dawg Primo - FR/XC bike
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,233
Posted By Parsnip

I commute on a 2006 Scott S50, and i cant fault...

I commute on a 2006 Scott S50, and i cant fault it.

The only thing i would change on it if i was going to use it as my main bike would be getting 105 on it instead of the stock sora - also, the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-08, 08:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,585
Posted By Parsnip

They do use brake fluid - DOT 5.1 to be exact -...

They do use brake fluid - DOT 5.1 to be exact - get that on any paint and its gone, get it on your skin and it isnt good - some brakes use mineral oil, which isnt corrosive, but it boils much, much...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,499
Posted By Parsnip

I love my toupe Ti (not sure if its a team or a...

I love my toupe Ti (not sure if its a team or a gel?), try before you buy if you can though, I found the normal sized toupe horrid (145 i think) but mine is the confiest thing my bumbum has ever been...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-08, 03:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,585
Posted By Parsnip

My ultegras stop me fine - i have never felt the...

My ultegras stop me fine - i have never felt the need or want for disc brakes on my road bikes

My hope 6-pots on my DH bike are there because i want the modulation and power they provide, they...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-08, 02:56 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,151
Posted By Parsnip

Im hoping the "elite series" will be cheaper, and...

Im hoping the "elite series" will be cheaper, and they sell the road rash jersey.

The bibs i would pay that much for if they were assos or something, but no way id pay that for a jersey...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-08, 11:23 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 4,980
Posted By Parsnip

Discs would rip a carbon fork to bits. A lot...

Discs would rip a carbon fork to bits.

A lot of is to do with leverage - the bigger you brake rotor diameter (be it a disc rotor, or your rim), the bigger the stopping force you can generate...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 02:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 683
Posted By Parsnip

+1 for shimanos, the hole in the bottom does the...

+1 for shimanos, the hole in the bottom does the job.

Good socks are a must too, i love my defeet airators (sp?) with ultra-fred world champ stripes :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-08, 06:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By Parsnip

Which £300/$600 wheelset?

Im after a new wheelset for use on my race bike. £300/$600ish - bearing in mind that UK pricers are generally higher than US ones.

Im about 68kg, the wheels need to be reasonably light and aero -...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-08, 01:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,428
Posted By Parsnip

Im not going anywhere near it - he sent me an...

Im not going anywhere near it - he sent me an e-mail saying that hes recently divorced, and he hasnt got a credit card in his own name for paypal yet (not that i would have payed through paypal...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-08, 01:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,428
Posted By Parsnip

Sent him an e-mail saying that i am only willing...

Sent him an e-mail saying that i am only willing to pay cash on collection, so i guess ill never hear from him again.

The invoice he sent me is defo a fake, im still hoping that hes chancing it,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,428
Posted By Parsnip

Gonna check this with ebay, forward the weird...

Gonna check this with ebay, forward the weird invoice he sent to me to them and see what they want to do about it.

I think i knew it was a scam, but i was hoping you guys were gonna tell me i was...
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