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Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-06-09, 06:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 442
Posted By quietglow

Powertap in the kinda cold

I was understanding when my PT Pro+ (2008 model, wired) would conk out 10 minutes into a ride below 32F -- this is below the stated operating temps. I did wonder, however, because I know people who...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
10-09-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,270
Posted By quietglow

They are way bigger than the stated width. I'd...

They are way bigger than the stated width. I'd say closer to 34mm.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-26-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By quietglow

My .02: Just do the race. By the time you're half...

My .02: Just do the race. By the time you're half way through, the delirium from the pain will make proper technique a moot point anyway. Maybe try a few mounts and dismounts between now and then,...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-08, 08:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 788
Posted By quietglow

48 sick and ******** sounds even more epic. Just...

48 sick and ******** sounds even more epic. Just sayin'.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-08, 08:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 788
Posted By quietglow

Dude, I hacked up a lung this weekend and I...

Dude, I hacked up a lung this weekend and I wasn't sick. Did you go 48? 48 and sick sounds epic.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-08, 08:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 788
Posted By quietglow

Yeah, coulda been. It was inspiring. I was torn...

Yeah, coulda been. It was inspiring. I was torn between thinking I was a total wimp for worrying about my gearing etc. and thinking about how nice it would be to have a bike so stripped down and...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-08, 02:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 788
Posted By quietglow

Meant to say this before: you can't see it in...

Meant to say this before: you can't see it in that pic, but the seat tube on that bike has one of those snazzy curves which follow the curve of the rear tire. I'm really surprised that the cross tire...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-24-08, 11:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 788
Posted By quietglow

It's a track bike with a canti fork on the front...

It's a track bike with a canti fork on the front -- he races track. I spoke the the owner after the race for a few minutes. He was stoked about the idea of using the track bike out on the cross...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-23-08, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By quietglow

Uh yeah, the thing I was really concerned about...

Uh yeah, the thing I was really concerned about at the race was which tires I was running and whether they were 5lbs off or not. It wasn't my utter lack of hup hup or trying not to barf. Really.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-22-08, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 670
Posted By quietglow

After yesterday I'm not sure what to make of the...

After yesterday I'm not sure what to make of the 4a/4b distinction. I can confirm that 4b is intended for "new" cx-ers, but I think the influx of people means that 4b tends to have an even wider...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-20-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By quietglow

And while we're at it: is the best plan to start...

And while we're at it: is the best plan to start beer consumption this afternoon (while replacing the drivetrain) and pass out early, or to start the beer later and shoot to arrive at the venue still...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-20-08, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By quietglow

So converting it to single speed this afternoon...

So converting it to single speed this afternoon is a good idea too then? I'm sitting here thinking that doing that could inject some "holy ****!" into my game tomorrow.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-20-08, 07:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 470
Posted By quietglow

Pre-race twitch tire q's

In full blown day-before pre-race twitch mode, and now I think it's time to start obsessing about tires. I've been running Mud 2s front and back for practice for the last several weeks. We've had dry...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-19-08, 05:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 670
Posted By quietglow

As I understand it, this is actually more than...

As I understand it, this is actually more than just two heats. 4b is the cat for people who have been racing cx less than a year, and 4a is the "regular" cat 4.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-18-08, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,893,872
Posted By quietglow

http://qgd3.com/cxcometh/pictures/picture-1.jpg ...

http://qgd3.com/cxcometh/pictures/picture-1.jpg

Empella Bonfire
Dura Ace 9sp drive train

Looks like the first race of the year (this weekend) is going to be sans tubulars.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-18-08, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,270
Posted By quietglow

Jackson Park this weekend? I live across the...

Jackson Park this weekend? I live across the street from it -- 35/40 has been doing me right nice for my 4 zillions laps I have taken around it in the last month.
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-18-08, 05:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,270
Posted By quietglow

I'm running MM2s, weight exactly what you do, and...

I'm running MM2s, weight exactly what you do, and I'm running 35 front and 40 back so far -- that seems to keep me out of the pinch flat range on most surfaces. I experimented down to 30 or so, and I...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
09-17-08, 11:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,270
Posted By quietglow

Yeah, they have directional thread. And yeah, it...

Yeah, they have directional thread. And yeah, it makes me twitch when I see the labels on opposite sides of the bike as well, if that makes you feel better. :D
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-02-08, 03:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,635
Posted By quietglow

Big ol' second to this. I was riding 200+ miles a...

Big ol' second to this. I was riding 200+ miles a week when I started cross practice a few weeks ago, lots of those miles around 20mph. My 1 hour cross sessions left me feeling like I'd done a hard...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-08, 09:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By quietglow

Yeah that is me. I either ride a bike I can stand...

Yeah that is me. I either ride a bike I can stand over comfy with a 140mm stem (my road bike setup) or something I can barely stand over with a 110-120mm stem. And the more I think about it, the more...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-28-08, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By quietglow

Thanks for the helpful input all. I think unless...

Thanks for the helpful input all. I think unless something occurs to convince me differently, I'm going to ride it through this season. I *really* like the bike and would rather not have to switch...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-08, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By quietglow

Er 30s on the Jets, but they are seriously much...

Er 30s on the Jets, but they are seriously much closer to 34s. In my defense, when I bought the bike, my friend had 23s on it and it fit much less snugly around the TT.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-08, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By quietglow

Tires are Michelin Jets (32s). And yeah both the...

Tires are Michelin Jets (32s). And yeah both the bottom bracket and seat tube collar are very high. In fact, while reading around today I found someone suggesting that both Ridleys and Empellas are...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-08, 01:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By quietglow

I could just mount the saddle on the TT.

I could just mount the saddle on the TT.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-27-08, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By quietglow

Empella wrong size?

Alright so I bought an Empella Bonfire from a friend, and I'm wondering now if it's too big for me. The geometry is such that the top tube is identical to my road bike (55cm). I'm running a stem that...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-22-08, 11:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By quietglow

Bikesdirect. And actually, I decided not to get...

Bikesdirect. And actually, I decided not to get it at the last possible moment (I had actually placed the order). A club-mate was selling an Empella Bonfire for a wickedly good price, and I was able...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-08, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By quietglow

Yeah, I decided to go with the 56 and endure...

Yeah, I decided to go with the 56 and endure electric blue paint. Thanks all!
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-19-08, 09:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 660
Posted By quietglow

Sizing dilemma

If anyone would care to give me an opinion on this I'd be appreciative:

I'm about to buy my first cross bike and I'm trying to decide between two sizes (buying online). I have an out of whack...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-24-08, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By quietglow

SR R'der with Ergo brifters

Now I have this fancy new rear wheel, I am wondering if this will work:

Current 10 speed Campagnolo Ergo brifter (of any gruppo) with Campy Super Record (the one with the black insert and titanium...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-21-08, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 709
Posted By quietglow

For the sake of consistency, and hopefully to...

For the sake of consistency, and hopefully to help anyone else who is considering this: I bought a wheelset from a club-mate for an incredible price which was sporting a Dura Ace cassette of the 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-08, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 709
Posted By quietglow

I guess I keep friction shifters out of a sort of...

I guess I keep friction shifters out of a sort of minimalism. I just got in from a 50 miler in which I shifted, no joke, once. It was at the start of the ride, and it was to adjust to how my legs...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-08, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 709
Posted By quietglow

Ah, this is what I needed to know. Thanks guys...

Ah, this is what I needed to know. Thanks guys and/or gals. I think my concern was with the newer cassettes (i.e. 9-10 speeds) having much closer spacing. In my reading I thought I came across people...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-19-08, 10:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 709
Posted By quietglow

Freewheel to cassette

I'll try to keep this simple. I have searched for a straight answer to this question for .5 hour with no luck.

I have a bike with 126mm rear spacing, 7 speed freewheel and friction shifting (Campy...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 08:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By quietglow

Hole for calipers? A set of brifters and calipers...

Hole for calipers? A set of brifters and calipers designed for a road bike should more or less fit any normal mid-size fork/bars right? If it makes any difference, I dropped a set of Modolo brakes on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By quietglow

Yeah, I'm intending to use the ergo levers of...

Yeah, I'm intending to use the ergo levers of what ever group I go with. So if I stay with a matched caliper/brifter set, I should be set right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 07:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By quietglow

It's an Italian bike running a campy BB, so I...

It's an Italian bike running a campy BB, so I assume it's Italian.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-18-08, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By quietglow

New gruppo on an older Italian frame

I recently happened upon the frame referenced in this thread:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=423579

(no slagging on my seat angle: I was breaking in the Brooks and I always think...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-03-08, 04:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Posted By quietglow

I have made a pretty concerted effort to lay off...

I have made a pretty concerted effort to lay off the skidding and leg braking lately as I've been working on building distance. Both my upcoming century training ride and the intended 200k brevet are...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-03-08, 06:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Posted By quietglow

Yeah, sorry, I wasn't clear. I do use the drops...

Yeah, sorry, I wasn't clear. I do use the drops comfortably on long rides away from the city or on bike paths, but a large chunk of my miles come from in-town street riding. On the streets (in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-03-08, 05:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Posted By quietglow

This is what I suspected. The need to use the...

This is what I suspected. The need to use the "drag brake" to keep cadence under control seems to get more pressing when your doing more miles too -- to keep from using up your legs in the downhills....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-02-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Posted By quietglow

Long distance fixed brake question

A recent proof-of-concept 80 mile ride on my fix went well (neither I nor the bike broke despite the best efforts of all the hills), so I am contemplating both an upcoming century and a 200k. Both...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By quietglow

No, I'd say it was more than that. That's a...

No, I'd say it was more than that. That's a standard 120mm track hub and it pulled the chain stays in more than 6mm. 130 maybe?

The braze-ons all look very original -- the bottle bosses and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-30-08, 09:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By quietglow

Giorgio seemed to think it was a 70s model, which...

Giorgio seemed to think it was a 70s model, which explains why I haven't seen one similar. All the Paletti photos I've found online have been mid-80s.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 02:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By quietglow

Thanks Marty, I've emailed him. I'll post if he...

Thanks Marty, I've emailed him. I'll post if he has any more identifying info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By quietglow

Yeah, the frame appears to be made very well and...

Yeah, the frame appears to be made very well and feels great on the road (I put 80 on it the day after I bought it). I made an attempt to contact Paletti in my horrible Italian but haven't heard back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,255
Posted By quietglow

Paletti ID help?

Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone could provide information on this Luciano Paletti frame I recently picked up. It has been repainted, of course. I have found very little information about...
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