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Forum: Commuting
01-06-11, 03:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Posted By sparknote_s

Thanks for the tip about falling. I guess putting...

Thanks for the tip about falling. I guess putting the arms out is just a natural reaction, but from now on I'll be sure to hold the bars and tuck in the elbows if I'm ever going down.

Do you guys...
Forum: Commuting
01-06-11, 12:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,043
Posted By sparknote_s

Nokian W106's saved me from wiping out on ice...

I'm not doing a full review or anything, just wanted to put out a positive note about the studded Nokian W106 tires. I have the 700 x 35 version of these, and today I was *sure* I was going to wipe...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-10, 11:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,073
Posted By sparknote_s

IMO that is a pretty difficult claim to be able...

IMO that is a pretty difficult claim to be able to make with confidence. The Bell Drop which I bought, has CPSC as well as ASTM 1952 downhill certification which requires greater impact protection...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-03-10, 10:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,073
Posted By sparknote_s

Full face helmets?

I've read multiple stories about fatal cycling accidents that included *extremely* bad facial injuries, where the crash resulted in death or disfiguring facial injuries. And recently, somebody I know...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-10, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By sparknote_s

Yep, I manually checked every bolt myself. ...

Yep, I manually checked every bolt myself.

Also I'm using the freewheel not the cog/lockring.

I suppose I'll try loosening the chain and see if that makes a difference.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-01-10, 12:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By sparknote_s

Mercier Kilo WT - my chainline seems off...

A couple weeks back I received my kilo wt and for the most part it seems solid. One thing in particular is driving me nuts though...

I am getting a "ping" noise coming from the drivetrain.

I am...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-07, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By sparknote_s

Yes, I've seen the specs. Perhaps you didn't...

Yes, I've seen the specs. Perhaps you didn't catch on, but I am looking for forum member opinions - not links to the manufacturer pages.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-12-07, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 889
Posted By sparknote_s

Schwinn Madison vs. Redline 925

I have the option to get either the Schwinn Madison or the Redline 925, same price for both. What are the differences in these bikes?

Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-10-07, 09:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 690
Posted By sparknote_s

New redline 925 vs. old Miyata (somebody wants to trade with me)

I just posted a thread asking if I got a fair deal or not on a used fixed gear bike:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=351949

One day later (today), somebody offered me a new Redline...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 07:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,753
Posted By sparknote_s

This is my thought as well...we all know you're...

This is my thought as well...we all know you're going to pay more at an LBS - that's just how it goes. But I'm trying to figure out if the LBS charged even more than the "standard LBS markup".
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 07:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,753
Posted By sparknote_s

You have some odd morals my friend. I'll attempt...

You have some odd morals my friend. I'll attempt to return anything I want, if I want my money back..but please back on topic and tell me how much I got suckered.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 07:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,753
Posted By sparknote_s

1) How much would have been a fair price, in your...

1) How much would have been a fair price, in your opinion?

2) If I got REALLY ripped, should I go back to the store?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 06:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,753
Posted By sparknote_s

I'm a little disappointed, considering I felt...

I'm a little disappointed, considering I felt like I could trust the LBS. Is this just the price you pay when you buy a used bike from the LBS...or was this bike just way overpriced?

Did I get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-09-07, 06:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 7,753
Posted By sparknote_s

I bought a Miyata fixed gear for $375 - good deal?

I went to the LBS today and they had a used fixed gear that felt pretty solid, frame was the right size, and it was really light weight. I paid $375 for it, here are the specs:

Greenish-turquoise...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-07, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 302
Posted By sparknote_s

Question on fixing wheel dish

So I bought a spoke wrench from the LBS so I can dish the wheel over to the right about .5mm - yes, the space between the chain stays is that tight it needs to be that exact. The wheel is currently...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-07, 08:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 360
Posted By sparknote_s

Cycling shoe fit

I am wearing a shimano tr02. Everything fits fine, I am only concerned with the length of the shoe (41). My toes are not scrunched, but my big toenail definitely touches the end of the shoe. Should...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,969
Posted By sparknote_s

I finally found a link! Kurt kinetic has tested...

I finally found a link! Kurt kinetic has tested various trainers that compares speed to power. eandmwilson, here is what I was trying to explain to you:

http://www.kurtkinetic.com/computer_tech.php
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-07, 12:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,969
Posted By sparknote_s

Anyhow...does anyone have that trainer that would...

Anyhow...does anyone have that trainer that would be willing to share power/speed info?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-07, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,969
Posted By sparknote_s

roller rpms would correlate to mph...thus what I...

roller rpms would correlate to mph...thus what I originally asked...

right?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-07, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,969
Posted By sparknote_s

No...power is power. If you input X watts, the...

No...power is power. If you input X watts, the roller on the trainer will be spinning at a certain rate. It doesn't matter if you achieve that rate/power in 53x17 @ 90 RPM or 53x16 @ less than 90 RPM
Forum: Road Cycling
02-06-07, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,969
Posted By sparknote_s

Anyone have a travel trac fluid trainer?

I have the Travel Trac Century Fluid trainer. Specifically, this one: http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=20981&subcategory_ID=4120.

I am hoping somebody else out there has this...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-06, 03:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 342
Posted By sparknote_s

Did the LBS adjust my rear hub too tight?

I don't have any cone wrenches, so I took my rear wheel in since there was play in the hub. They tightened it, now the play is gone.

However, the wheel spins for a noticeably shorter period of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-06, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 764
Posted By sparknote_s

cross chaining?

On a 10speed bike, do you only need to avoid large-large, or should you also avoid the second largest cog in the back when on the big ring?

Also, is it ok to use large-large for a short hill to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-06, 09:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 416
Posted By sparknote_s

Tightening stem onto carbon steerer?

I have the expanding wedge in there pretty damn well...so is it safe to clamp the stem on pretty damn well too?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-06, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By sparknote_s

I pounded on my fork with the dropouts on ground...bad idea?

To pound the crown race down, I put PVC piping on top of the crown race, and pounded on the top of the pipe, which was longer than the steer tube. The dropouts were on the ground, but over a rug...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 10:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By sparknote_s

Well in that case would anybody like to buy the...

Well in that case would anybody like to buy the fameset along with a ritchey wcs bar and stem for $350?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By sparknote_s

Would I get more if I sold it in pieces?

Would I get more if I sold it in pieces?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-06, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 846
Posted By sparknote_s

How much would a bike like this sell for?

Long story short, some things have taken a turn for the worst and I need to sell my road bike which I recently completed building :(

Please tell me what you think I should set the price at locally...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-06, 02:53 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,840
Posted By sparknote_s

Accidents like this shouldn't happen. If...

Accidents like this shouldn't happen.

If the driver is prone to medical conditions that could cause a swerve like that, they should not be allowed to drive. Period.

People should know how to...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-02-06, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 476
Posted By sparknote_s

Upper body weight gain

I just finished my first semester of college, and unfortuneately was not able to bring my bike. I started lifting some weights, and went from 132 lbs to 150 lbs...I'm not fat I just bulked up quite a...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
11-17-05, 12:53 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,353
Posted By sparknote_s

Most likely, yes. But hey it will work. You just...

Most likely, yes. But hey it will work. You just won't be using the small rings very much or you're gonna be dropped.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-05, 09:45 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 5,585
Posted By sparknote_s

You can store your bike photos for free at The...

You can store your bike photos for free at The Feed Zone:

http://www.thefeedzone.com/pictures/index.php?

Four albums, 12 pictures each. Put up to 300k sized pictures.

Click the link in my...
Forum: BMX
09-08-05, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By sparknote_s

this is a video of street/urban mountain biking:...

this is a video of street/urban mountain biking: http://www.feedthehabit.com/videos/bike/monkey_style2.html
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-05, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 659
Posted By sparknote_s

freeride mountain bikes

How do I find which bikes are classified as freeride bikes? Is this an official name or what? I am looking for a good freeride bike around $500 (yes I saw the other thread, but that is mountain bikes...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-05, 02:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 777
Posted By sparknote_s

Maybe around $500...

Maybe around $500...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-05, 02:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 777
Posted By sparknote_s

could you tell me why too?

could you tell me why too?
Forum: BMX
09-08-05, 02:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By sparknote_s

do I need a bmx or mountain bike?

I'm living on a college campus in a city, so there's quite a bit of cool looking things to jump off of, stairs, drops, etc. Basically I want something that is extremely durable that can take riding...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-08-05, 01:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 777
Posted By sparknote_s

I'm living on a college campus in a city, so...

I'm living on a college campus in a city, so there's quite a bit of cool looking things to jump off of, stairs, drops, etc. Basically I want something that is extremely durable that can take riding...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-05, 12:48 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,835
Posted By sparknote_s

I like your bike, it well deserves to have an...

I like your bike, it well deserves to have an album on The Feed Zone

http://www.thefeedzone.com/pictures/index.php?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-05, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,536
Posted By sparknote_s

unx_power that would be from Lance Armstrong...

unx_power that would be from Lance Armstrong talking to Floyd Landis in the 2004 Tour de France (not sure which stage)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-22-05, 06:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,571
Posted By sparknote_s

That would be my new cannondale project. See the...

That would be my new cannondale project. See the pictures in my sig. After all said and done, with shipping, tax etc its $1700.

Cannondale CAAD5 frame/fork (brand new)
American Classic 420...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-05, 05:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By sparknote_s

Yeah, I got it NIB on ebay so that was niiiice.

Yeah, I got it NIB on ebay so that was niiiice.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-05, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By sparknote_s

My new bike project! (pics)

Alright, here are the pics: Cannondale Project (http://www.thefeedzone.com/pictures/index.php?user=lschmidt&album=Cannondale%20Project)

You can see it somewhat at various stages being put...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 740
Posted By sparknote_s

Well I've always found that the frame is the...

Well I've always found that the frame is the heart of the ride (as do most people). Wheels would come next, they can affect your ride. The components are just icing on the cake, you can get different...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,907
Posted By sparknote_s

Well...compact frames are generally stiffer than...

Well...compact frames are generally stiffer than traditional geometry. A longer stem would reduce 'wobble' when standing up, and keep the bike more in a straight line. Smaller frames are also...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 09:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,674
Posted By sparknote_s

I wouldn't trust a polar watch to take your vo2...

I wouldn't trust a polar watch to take your vo2 max. There really isn't a truly accurate way to do this outside of a lab, and this should be taken into account. In fact I would just disregard vo2 max...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-05, 02:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 386
Posted By sparknote_s

Race photos from Superweek

I finally got the pictures off the camera. This is from the Superweek Lakefront Road Race, it was on July 23. You can see me in the first few photos, I'm in the Performancebike Jersey.

Rjkresse...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-07-05, 05:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 524
Posted By sparknote_s

You probably want to have a look at this article,...

You probably want to have a look at this article, it covers what to look for when buying your first bike:

http://www.thefeedzone.com/articles/index.php?art=Buying-a-Road-Bike
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-05, 10:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 469
Posted By sparknote_s

Yeah, you'd probably be better off getting a...

Yeah, you'd probably be better off getting a complete bike for your first. A number of reasons such as a new cyclist won't know how to put it together, won't know what to look for, won't get fit, etc...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
08-06-05, 01:08 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,215
Posted By sparknote_s

Heh when I first saw the title of the post, I...

Heh when I first saw the title of the post, I thought it was going to be a bike upgrade! I got all excited for pics!

But anyways nice job on upgrading
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