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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
07-10-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,093
Posted By Chansnewbike

Are cycling shoes not allowed for city/commuting rides?

Hi today I wore them for the first time and noticed that I had to clip on and off several times at stop lights and sharp turns and stops. Do you people use clipless pedals/shoes for commuting, city,...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-03-08, 10:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 854
Posted By Chansnewbike

Pearl Izumi vs lake cycling shoes?

HI I'm debating buying between Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro or Lake MX165. I guess I'm leaning more towards Pearl Izumi because they seem to have a better name and popular than Lake I guess. It's too bad...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-02-08, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By Chansnewbike

CAlled them Lake Cycling Shoes today and said...

CAlled them Lake Cycling Shoes today and said those soles are NOT replaceable/interachangeable. Unless you're talking about something else.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-02-08, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,950
Posted By Chansnewbike

Are rear brakes always looser?

Hi recently fell off my bike and scraped my limbs going fast down a hill and trying to slow down significantly to do sharp turns. But the rear brake always feels loose and so it wasn't enough to...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-08, 11:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By Chansnewbike

Thanks guys but what about the difference between...

Thanks guys but what about the difference between cycling MTB sandals and cycling MTB shoes?

Do they in any way differ in performance while cycling?
Forum: Commuting
06-30-08, 11:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,414
Posted By Chansnewbike

Looking for waterproof cycling shorts

Do you guys know a few of the best cycling shorts that are best used on rainy days. I don't mind getting my legs wet but at least I want my butt and knees dry. OH and I don't want those tight...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-30-08, 06:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 997
Posted By Chansnewbike

Looking for the best pair of mtb shoes

Hi I own a cyclcross bike which has shimano spd pedals so I need shoes that go with these pedals but with some exceptions

1) I need a mtb shoe that can allow me to walk whenever I get off bikes.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By Chansnewbike

I actually don't know what I have, a double or...

I actually don't know what I have, a double or triple. My bike is a Giant TCX1 Cyclocross so can you tell me? http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-us/bikes/road/1239/29259/.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By Chansnewbike

Thinking about going to 10 speed need help.

Ok I posted the forum an hour ago: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=431897

it helps me to understand components in general better if I ask this:

First of all I'm not sure if the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 448
Posted By Chansnewbike

Am I able to replace crankset?

Hi my bike has mainly 9 speed Shimano Sora sets. My FSA vero crankset is bent except for the arms. I'm thinking about slowly moving my bike from a 9 speed to a full 10 speed by replacing part by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-08, 12:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By Chansnewbike

how much for entire Shimano set

HI I can't find the price of the entire 105 shimano set and the Ultegra set. YOu guys know? Give me the link. Thanks!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
06-10-08, 11:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 787
Posted By Chansnewbike

What's with the Specialized Tricross seatstays?

Has anyone seen the Specialized tricross expert or comp? There's some special gel on the seatstays and carbon seatpost. I believe they're called "zertz". What do they do?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-08, 10:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,241
Posted By Chansnewbike

ARe you an idiot or something? Get out of here. ...

ARe you an idiot or something? Get out of here.

I want to know how springs on a Topeak Explorer rack would act much differently than one wihtout springs? Are springs suppose to reduce impact or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-08, 10:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,241
Posted By Chansnewbike

Hi guys I finally found p clamps at the hardware...

Hi guys I finally found p clamps at the hardware store. Wheew. Now I'm thinking about buying the TOPEAK Super Tourist rack since I already have a TOpeak BAG.

QUESTION: What's the differnce...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-31-08, 09:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 778
Posted By Chansnewbike

Carbon fiber fork vs seatpost vs seatstays.

Hi I have an aluminum cx frame. I thought it would be nice having at least one cf part. Which one of the 3 (fork, seatpost, seatstay) absorb the most vibration and make riding alot smoother?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,241
Posted By Chansnewbike

The rear reflector mount doens't work since my (I...

The rear reflector mount doens't work since my (I don't even know how to describe it) mount is attached to the rear break cable and hanging..

As to answer Fredmertz's question, all I can say is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-08, 09:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,241
Posted By Chansnewbike

Should I drill eyelets on my bike?

Hi my bike is an aluminum Giant TCX1 cx bike. I wanted to put a rear rack instead of a clamp on, on it. But it doesn't have any eyelets. Also my LBS said the bike's seatstays are too big so the p...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-29-08, 02:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,887
Posted By Chansnewbike

Thanks for your help, I think I will be looking...

Thanks for your help, I think I will be looking at the Shower Pass products. Think I'll be buying the hoodie, elite coat, and rain cover shoes. I'll think about the pants later...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-29-08, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By Chansnewbike

My face gets too dirty while biking. Help!

Hi I cyclocross alot in the forest, trails, etc. Constantly, I always get bugs, dirt, twigs, and something disgustingly wet hitting my face and even swallowing some. Is there some sort of invention...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-08, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,935
Posted By Chansnewbike

LOL sry I worded it wrong. Yes I want to reduce...

LOL sry I worded it wrong. Yes I want to reduce vibration NOT reduce vibration dampening. I will go back and edit
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-08, 11:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,887
Posted By Chansnewbike

Problem is, i don't know where to find a "winter...

Problem is, i don't know where to find a "winter cycling rain jacket" (if there is even such thing). You or somebody will have to give me a link to a store site.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
05-24-08, 11:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,887
Posted By Chansnewbike

Riding in the rain?

Hi, I'm planning to ride my bike no matter what weather condition. There's two things I think I need to consider when riding on a rainy day.

1) I need some sort of rain coat that can keep me, my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-08, 10:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,935
Posted By Chansnewbike

Does Carbon Fiber tape around seatpost make it a Carbon Fibe seatpost?

Hi I hae something creative in mind. Will wrapping around my alloy seatpost with several carbon fiber tape reduce vibration ?

Will first of all I'm not sure if the purpose carbon fiber on bikes...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-08, 10:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 519
Posted By Chansnewbike

Do Cyclocross bikes wear the gear out more than other bikes?

Hi I've always wanted my cyclocross bike to shifter smoothier and easily (and maybe act) like a racing road bike. But I'm not sure if it's worth going beyond 105s. So question is...

I have a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-23-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,413
Posted By Chansnewbike

Yeah point is, I wish I could have a 2 in 1 bike...

Yeah point is, I wish I could have a 2 in 1 bike (racing + cx)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,056
Posted By Chansnewbike

Sorry guys about the wrong forum, I'm new here to...

Sorry guys about the wrong forum, I'm new here to bikeforums and i'm also a entry level biker. ok I guess a mod will move this to bike mechanics.

Secondly, it's EXPENSIVE to find a bike with 105...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-08, 11:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,056
Posted By Chansnewbike

In your opinion, what is the most important component set?

Hi I bought a cyclocross TCX1 by Giant and it has the complete Sora set by Shimano. I'm looking to replace two of the components with Ultegra.

Now, in your opinion, which 2of the 7 components ...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
05-22-08, 09:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,413
Posted By Chansnewbike

How to make a cyclocross bike go faster?

Hi I"m considering buying a cheap $800 Giant tcx1 cyclocross bike but I've always wanted it to be just as fast as a racing road bike (which it won't go as fast anyways). Should upgrade the gears as...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-08, 08:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By Chansnewbike

Nothing, the OCR C3 is AWESOME!! But the...

Nothing, the OCR C3 is AWESOME!!

But the problem is that it cannot handle off road. So I want a bike that can go off road but at the same time go as nearly as fast as a road bike. PERIOD. I...
Forum: Commuting
05-22-08, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By Chansnewbike

Yeah but I wasn't sure the difference between a...

Yeah but I wasn't sure the difference between a commuter and a touring bike and THE BIKE THAT IS FOR MY NEEDS and WANTS.
Forum: Commuting
05-22-08, 02:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 987
Posted By Chansnewbike

Why a commuting bike?

HI I think I bought the wrong bike for my own personal use: the OCR c3 by giant. Now i'm thinking that i should swap it for a bike used more for what I need. So I don't race but I do plan on riding...
Forum: Touring
05-22-08, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
Posted By Chansnewbike

One of my most important question is how well it...

One of my most important question is how well it can stand against gravel. There's this one rode at home that I extremely love but after 6 miles, it turns into dirt and gravel.
Forum: Touring
05-22-08, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,214
Posted By Chansnewbike

Can I use a Carbon fiber bike as a touring bike?

Hi I previously made the thread "Best Touring bike?". Ok so what I said in that thread was that I wanted a cross between a road bike and a touring bike. As for the touring part, I don't need more...
Forum: Touring
05-22-08, 12:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,339
Posted By Chansnewbike

I guess I will do that Blake but at the same time...

I guess I will do that Blake but at the same time desire those traits (if it's even possible). What are some good sport tourer bikes that fit my style?
Forum: Touring
05-22-08, 11:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,339
Posted By Chansnewbike

Hmmm, looks like a sports tourer is what I've...

Hmmm, looks like a sports tourer is what I've wanted. Basically i'm trying to get the best of both worlds

- a touring bike

-a racing bike

-just take off the rack and maybe change the...
Forum: Touring
05-22-08, 01:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,339
Posted By Chansnewbike

Best Touring bike?

Hi I'm swapping my OCR C3 carbon bike for a touring bike soon. So I need your help picking which touring bike would be right for me. I want a touring bike that is

-just as fast and easy as a...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-21-08, 08:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By Chansnewbike

Questions regarding Carbon Fiber Road bikes

Join Date: May 2008 Questions about Carbon Fiber bike?
- How well can a road bike CF do off road such as dirt and gravel. Will the high vibration wear the CF much quicker than other metals?

-Can...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-21-08, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By Chansnewbike

Questions about Carbon Fiber bikes.

Questions about Carbon Fiber bike?
- How well can a road bike CF do off road such as dirt and gravel. Will the high vibration wear the CF much quicker than other metals?

-Can it react to high...
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