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Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-05, 02:46 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,440
Posted By labratmatt

6500 miles is nothing unless the frame has been...

6500 miles is nothing unless the frame has been really abused. I'd gladly ride a nice Al frame with 6500 miles on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-05, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 771
Posted By labratmatt

Why would you do it if you didn't want to do it?

Why would you do it if you didn't want to do it?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-05, 09:41 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 6,903
Posted By labratmatt

I don't understand why you walked out with the...

I don't understand why you walked out with the bike. You knew something was wrong, why didn't you demand a refund at that time?

If they know your husband (and you) knows bikes very well, wouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-05, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 900
Posted By labratmatt

I have a cannondale jersey from performance that...

I have a cannondale jersey from performance that I like. I've had it about a year and have no complaints. Good quality jersey.

I've found that jersey size is pretty close to t-shirt size. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-05, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 834
Posted By labratmatt

58mm c-t is probably close to a 55mm or 56mm c-c,...

58mm c-t is probably close to a 55mm or 56mm c-c, right?
06-25-05, 12:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 747
Posted By labratmatt

Wish I lived in DC so that I could take part in...

Wish I lived in DC so that I could take part in this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-05, 08:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,570
Posted By labratmatt

Two things: 1. Sorry. Thought they had...

Two things:

1. Sorry. Thought they had shifted production out of Italy already. I'm doing some research now to find the details of this.

2. You're wrong. The C50 is heavy for the price. Compare...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-05, 03:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,570
Posted By labratmatt

Don't know much about the Merckx, but the Colnago...

Don't know much about the Merckx, but the Colnago is heavy for its price. Why pay that much for a carbon frameset that isn't lightweight and isn't even made in Italy? Don't be fooled by the name....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 11:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 706
Posted By labratmatt

You can always turn it into a fixed gear or...

You can always turn it into a fixed gear or single speed. Sounds like the way to go to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 08:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 751
Posted By labratmatt

You measured without skewers, right? ...

You measured without skewers, right?

Unfortunately, it is very common for companies to be way off from their claims. Just ask any Ksyrium owner.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 898
Posted By labratmatt

Take a look at...

Take a look at http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQchnRe.shtml

Should have all you need.

I'm guessing your chain has something like this:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 09:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,062
Posted By labratmatt

What a jackass comment. A little known...

What a jackass comment.

A little known company tries to provide a metric in which people can use and you give them shi+ for it? I didn't infer anything about hassling the LBS. You sound bitter.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-05, 08:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 653
Posted By labratmatt

Seems okay. A couple similar bars: ...

Seems okay.

A couple similar bars:

Cinelli Ram weighs in the 450 gram area
FSA K-wing weighs in the 250 gram area

All this great info can be found at...
06-23-05, 12:09 AM
Replies: 2,594
Views: 140,837
Posted By labratmatt

I'm sure one of you EMO/fixie nerds/stylish...

I'm sure one of you EMO/fixie nerds/stylish riders needs this:

http://www.meridianbike.com/ebay/buckle.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2904&item=7164819510&rd=1
...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-05, 10:42 PM
Replies: 27,200
Views: 18,364,272
Posted By labratmatt

531Aussie - Great looking bikes. Do you like DA...

531Aussie - Great looking bikes. Do you like DA 10? :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-05, 10:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 825
Posted By labratmatt

Even though it's a little dated, the 5200 is...

Even though it's a little dated, the 5200 is still a mucher higher quality bike (for not much more money). Give them each a test ride and see what you think.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-22-05, 09:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,248
Posted By labratmatt

Why do you have to downplay his ride? Seems cool...

Why do you have to downplay his ride? Seems cool (and dangerous) to draft for five miles behind a nasty piece of machinery. :mad:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-05, 11:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 598
Posted By labratmatt

Sorry to hear you had problems with the Park...

Sorry to hear you had problems with the Park levers. I've been pretty rough with my park levers and I've been impressed with them. They seem so strong for being plastic. What type are the black ones?
06-21-05, 10:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,116
Posted By labratmatt

I think it's generally agreed upon that butted...

I think it's generally agreed upon that butted spokes will build a more durable wheel. They can however create a wheels that isn't quite as stiff (Depends on your weight, power, spoke count, etc.).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-05, 09:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,367
Posted By labratmatt

The poster is complaining about too much sugar...

The poster is complaining about too much sugar and you're recommending Snickers? Are you fscking mad?
06-20-05, 11:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Posted By labratmatt

Thanks for the input. You've satisfied my...

Thanks for the input. You've satisfied my curiosity.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-05, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By labratmatt

The guy at the 1:00 minute mark? Seems like he...

The guy at the 1:00 minute mark? Seems like he wasn't doing anything weird.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-05, 12:34 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 3,606
Posted By labratmatt

Fomf

Fomf
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By labratmatt

Not sure, but the AC 350s say that they're okay...

Not sure, but the AC 350s say that they're okay for riders under 200 lbs. AC says that the 420s should be fine for clydesdales.
06-19-05, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,126
Posted By labratmatt

Team benefits

Those of you that race at the lower level, Cat 5 and Cat 4, and are on a team, what kind of benefits do you get from your sponsor(s)? Race fees paid? Discounts at a bike shop? A box of hammergel? A...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 11:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By labratmatt

Thanks for the good input so far. Really...

Thanks for the good input so far. Really appreciate it.

To add to my first post: I built a set of wheels last year for a different bike and I'm very pleased with the way they turned out. Maybe I...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 11:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 776
Posted By labratmatt

I guess I'll trash the mixed wheelset idea and...

I guess I'll trash the mixed wheelset idea and just look at buying a matching wheelset. I've got three questions for you experienced wheelset people:

A bit of background first: I'm a cat 5 racer...
06-19-05, 10:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By labratmatt

FD - Please let us know what you decide. I'd love...

FD - Please let us know what you decide. I'd love to see what you put together and what your thoughts are.
06-19-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By labratmatt

I would go with something like an Ambrosio...

I would go with something like an Ambrosio Thesis:

http://ital-tecno.com/product_images/RimsTubular32004.jpg


Or something like an Ambrosio Crono F20 if you don't want an aero rim. A 340 gram...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 419
Posted By labratmatt

Save your moola. Unless you are a pretty...

Save your moola. Unless you are a pretty experienced cyclist with incredible acumen, I bet you won't be able to tell the difference between your current crankset and a new Ultegra crankset.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 10:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,261
Posted By labratmatt

A riding partner of mine told me that he read a...

A riding partner of mine told me that he read a report about those melting when the wheels heat up. The heat was coming from all the braking that occurs when rocketing down the Alps. Crazy!
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 10:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,555
Posted By labratmatt

You guys should have a routine. Very...

You guys should have a routine. Very Seinfeld/Neuman.


http://www.acclaimimages.com/_gallery/_SM/0015-0409-1508-1400_SM.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 10:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,261
Posted By labratmatt

The further out on the wheel the weight is, the...

The further out on the wheel the weight is, the more it matters.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 442
Posted By labratmatt

Great looking wheelset.

Great looking wheelset.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 09:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By labratmatt

redfooj. I guess you're right. I was thinking...

redfooj. I guess you're right. I was thinking about the difference in the way the spin up feels when you switch from a heavy wheel to a light wheel.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 07:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By labratmatt

Sure you can. If you are heavy (you and your...

Sure you can. If you are heavy (you and your bike) but have light wheels, they'll feel like they spin up quickly before you actually get the bike going.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By labratmatt

You might be right about the stiffness. I don't...

You might be right about the stiffness. I don't have all that much experience with high-end wheels. I know that my wheels now are pretty flexy (The rear wheel rubs the brake pads when I'm spriting up...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 04:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By labratmatt

Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned wheels...

Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned wheels specifically. Seems like that distracted everybody. I realize that the Rolf Elan Vigors are stiff and should be okay. Like I said, I should have mentioned...
06-19-05, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,242
Posted By labratmatt

Good question. I'd like to know the answer to...

Good question. I'd like to know the answer to this too.
06-19-05, 02:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,326
Posted By labratmatt

If you want a deep clean, follow this: 1....

If you want a deep clean, follow this:

1. Remove chain and place in container.
2. Fill container with engine degreaser. You only need to fill so that it covers the top of the chain. (Found...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 12:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,067
Posted By labratmatt

Ziggurat, That is a great looking paint...

Ziggurat,

That is a great looking paint scheme on that CIII. One of the nicer paint schemes I've seen in a long time.
06-19-05, 12:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
Posted By labratmatt

PA is a total wasteland too. Fsck middle america.

PA is a total wasteland too. Fsck middle america.
06-19-05, 12:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 661
Posted By labratmatt

I visited nola for the first time a couple of...

I visited nola for the first time a couple of months ago and fell in love with the place. I'm envious.

I believe there's a guy name "nolageek" that rides a sweet Biacnchi fixed gear in nola. Not...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 12:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By labratmatt

You're right. I didn't realize it was a...

You're right. I didn't realize it was a livestrong laptop, I thought it was an LA laptop. Very cool that $50 goes to LAF. I'm the moron. Thanks for straightening me out.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-05, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 853
Posted By labratmatt

Yeah, previous thread and a complete fscking...

Yeah, previous thread and a complete fscking joke. God, I hate morons put their names on ***** like this.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-05, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By labratmatt

I'm not sure if the Vigors are stiff enough for...

I'm not sure if the Vigors are stiff enough for me. From what I understand, the Ksyriums are about as stiff as it gets without getting too heavy. I would like to go with Ksyriums front and back, but...
06-18-05, 10:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,104
Posted By labratmatt

You think you might get into Cat 3 by the end of...

You think you might get into Cat 3 by the end of this season? That seems like quite a jump.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-05, 10:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,635
Posted By labratmatt

That is such a great looking bike. Please give us...

That is such a great looking bike. Please give us a ride report once you have quite a few miles on her. Congrats!

Also, that's a huge sack, uh, I mean, bag you have there.
06-18-05, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,040
Posted By labratmatt

Grab a used (recent) 105, ultegra, DA crankset on...

Grab a used (recent) 105, ultegra, DA crankset on ebay and just pull a ring off of it.

Also, you can get new, closeout-priced DA cranksets in the $130 - $160 range and you can sell the big ring on...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-18-05, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 740
Posted By labratmatt

I'm looking into putting together a new wheelset...

I'm looking into putting together a new wheelset (clinchers) for myself. I'll use it for hard training rides (race rides) and for races (mostly Cat 5 crits). I also have an omnium in the next couple...
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