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Forum: Road Cycling
03-01-07, 07:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,697
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Are you guys sure it's the jersey? I always use...

Are you guys sure it's the jersey? I always use my Polar S625X and I have never had a problem that even seemed related to clothing. Typically, the really high numbers are caused by some other...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-05-07, 07:00 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,291
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Try clamping my Cervelo Soloist by the seatpost. ...

Try clamping my Cervelo Soloist by the seatpost. It's not round. This bike has to be clamped on the top tube.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-07, 07:29 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,833
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Hey FitMiss, I've ridden in your area (Jersey...

Hey FitMiss, I've ridden in your area (Jersey Double). The compact with a 11/23 has been fine for me...in your home area. I'd probably stay with the triple for the riding you do. Seems to me, it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-07, 07:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,611
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I've ridden the Deda Tre's. They sliced pretty...

I've ridden the Deda Tre's. They sliced pretty easily. Relative to Vittoria Diamant Pro's, I would say they felt more grippy in corners, but also didn't seem to roll as well.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-30-07, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,169
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Just send them an email with your address. They...

Just send them an email with your address. They will send stickers.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-26-07, 06:45 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,337
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

You can't be pulled over for it. I believe they...

You can't be pulled over for it. I believe they call it a secondary offense. It's a joke.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-07, 08:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 465
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Put Tacx Assembly Compound ...

Put Tacx Assembly Compound (http://www.google.com/search?q=tacx+assembly+compound)or Ritchey Liquid Torque (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&safe=off&q=Ritchey+Liquid+Torque&btnG=Search)on...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-08-07, 06:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,831
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Believe it or not, I have a friend who went...

Believe it or not, I have a friend who went through a similar problem...until we realized his front wheel skewer wasn't quite tight enough. I would have sworn creaking was coming from the BB. We...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-07, 07:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,853
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I don't get it. I have the SL-K with a 34 and a...

I don't get it. I have the SL-K with a 34 and a DA front derailleur. I've had no shifting problems at all and I love the crankset.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-06, 09:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 482
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

The plumb line should align with the pedal...

The plumb line should align with the pedal spindle, not the BB spindle. This is when the crank arml is parallel to the ground in the forward position. This is only one school of thought on fore-aft...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-06, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,191
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Consider using BodyGlide...

Consider using BodyGlide (http://www.bodyglide.com/skin/skin.html). I swear by this stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-06, 09:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 929
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Interesting. I've noticed none of those things. ...

Interesting. I've noticed none of those things. I've used Diamante Pro's for 3 years now and haven't had any such problems.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 780
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Um, isn't a metric century 62 miles?

Um, isn't a metric century 62 miles?
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-06, 06:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Cadence is a great shop. I've been there a few...

Cadence is a great shop. I've been there a few times.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-07-06, 07:24 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,594
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

:beer: I agree with urbanknight. It's time for...

:beer: I agree with urbanknight. It's time for individuals to take responsibility for themselves in this country. If you take the chance, you serve the punishment.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-07-06, 06:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 897
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

As always, check here: ...

As always, check here:

http://sheldonbrown.com/seatpost-sizes-m-z.html#m

Take note that none of the Motobecane's in the '70's had that size seatpost.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 07:37 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 18,273
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I like the Deda stuff as well. It's inexpensive...

I like the Deda stuff as well. It's inexpensive and works well.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-06, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 663
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I like Conti Ultra Gatorskins (with the Kevlar...

I like Conti Ultra Gatorskins (with the Kevlar bead). Just curious, anyone know the difference between the gatorskins and the 4 seasons?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-06, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,307
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

get yourself a set of Craftsman Screw-outs: ...

get yourself a set of Craftsman Screw-outs:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?pid=00952154000

These things work great for small screws and bolts with a recessed head.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-05-06, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Interesting. I picked up the Bicycling...

Interesting. I picked up the Bicycling maintenance book. The specifically say the left housing should pass through the loop of the right housing, ie the right housing goes in front of the left...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-06, 06:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,575
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Shimano Brake cable routing

Hey there,
I'm building up a new bike. I have to cut and route my brake cable housing. I have nothing to go by, so I need input. When routing the rear brake from the right level, does the housing...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-06, 08:14 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,152
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

:beer: well played.

:beer:
well played.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-03-06, 07:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,029
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Unfortunately, I don't have the benefit of being...

Unfortunately, I don't have the benefit of being all-knowing. In fact, I'll be the first to admit I don't know everything. That said, you'll notice I assumed the OP was referring to a spoke nipple...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-02-06, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,029
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Spoke washers are intended to be used between the...

Spoke washers are intended to be used between the spoke and the hub. They are not intended to go into the rim socket. If you don't have eyelets, put a little grease on the inside of the rim...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-06, 06:58 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 8,029
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Found a wallet once. Yes, I returned it. Got...

Found a wallet once. Yes, I returned it.
Got chased by a wild turkey for a few hundred yards
Once saw a young Amish girl cutting a lawn on a Craftsman tractor. That was odd.
On the same trip, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-06, 06:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,261
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I can't speak for the others, but the Continental...

I can't speak for the others, but the Continental Ultra Gatorskins are very puncture resistance and reasonably grippy. Get the model with the kevlar bead, not the steel bead. They are much less...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-06, 08:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,563
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

WHAT? Since when are carbon bars "safer" than...

WHAT? Since when are carbon bars "safer" than aluminum? Have you uncovered some safety data that none of us are aware of?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-22-06, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 692
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

You might want to check out what Cervelo says...

You might want to check out what Cervelo says about woman specific geometry. (http://www.cervelo.com/viewkb.aspx?id=00692#3) They basically say that gender specific geometry is nonsense.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-06, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,291
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

:roflmao:

:roflmao:
Forum: Road Cycling
10-20-06, 01:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 811
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Where are you getting that for $2000? That's...

Where are you getting that for $2000? That's more like $2300-2500 I would think.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-13-06, 06:12 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,504
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

As a previous post points out, your max heart...

As a previous post points out, your max heart rate is what it is. Don't believe that 220-age stuff. That formula is not all that accurate. Since you are in college you're probably a young guy and...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-06, 06:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,064
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I know its a little more than your price limit,...

I know its a little more than your price limit, but you may want to look at the Polar S625X. It does everything you'd want in a HRM and/or cycle computer.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-05-06, 06:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,440
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Aren't those mutually exclusive terms?

Aren't those mutually exclusive terms?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-02-06, 06:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 489
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I don't get it. How does one flat make clinchers...

I don't get it. How does one flat make clinchers bad? All tires flat. The rain seems to make that more likely.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-06, 12:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,933
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Finding a FitStik

Anyone know where I can get a fitstik? There website (http://www.cyclemetrics.com/)says it will be made available again from whomever purchased the patent, but I haven't seen it anywhere.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-06, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,510
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I agree with everyone else. Use the hub. As...

I agree with everyone else. Use the hub. As long as it is mechanically and structurally sound, there is no reason not to.
I've laced used hubs using the originally pattern as well as a different...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 01:46 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,870
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

With most frames, I believe the smaller size will...

With most frames, I believe the smaller size will place the head tube lower, relative to your saddle. Therefore, you will either need more spacers or have to put up with a bigger drop to the top of...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Yeah, it is a short stem. And I feel a little...

Yeah, it is a short stem. And I feel a little stretched on this frame as well. I often wonder if I'd be better off on a 54 also. I must have relatively long femur's too as my saddle is all the way...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Hi Jim! Just wondering, what is your leg...

Hi Jim! Just wondering, what is your leg measurement? I'm trying to get some data points from frame sizing. See my other post above for comparison.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 09:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I'm 6' as well, but my inseam is only 83.8. So,...

I'm 6' as well, but my inseam is only 83.8. So, relatively speaking, you have long legs and a short torso compared to me. It kind of surprises me that you feel stretched out. On cervelo's website,...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 06:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 936
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

It's funny how a tire can work well from some,...

It's funny how a tire can work well from some, and be terrible for others. I tried Continental once, back in the Grand Prix days. It was absolutely the worst tire I have ever ridden. I constantly...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 05:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Just curious, how tall are you? What's your...

Just curious, how tall are you? What's your inseam? I'm looking at a Soloist as well and I'm pretty sure I would ride a 56. Your buddy is considering selling this bike? I'm in NJ and might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-28-06, 05:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,678
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Hey Doc, I don't quite understand this about...

Hey Doc,
I don't quite understand this about the Soloist. I too am looking into one. Cervelo claims the important measurement is the so-called "Reach". They explain that it is horizontal distance...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-06, 06:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 811
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I have the S625X. I ditched my flight deck when...

I have the S625X. I ditched my flight deck when I got it and I have never looked back. Having everything in one unit is great. The addition of altitude is useful for those mountainous tours.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-06-06, 06:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,430
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I was thinking of trying Tufo's next season, but...

I was thinking of trying Tufo's next season, but after reading the above comments, there is no way I'm buying them. They don't weigh any less than good clinchers when you take into account the spare...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-05-06, 05:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 298
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

I'd like to, but as I recall, there is a...

I'd like to, but as I recall, there is a significant minimum donation, right? It's not a flat-fee ride. If they changed that, they would get many more riders.
As a side note, check out Riverhorse...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-06, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Could just be a different frame size. A taller...

Could just be a different frame size. A taller frame would have to have a different angle at the seat stays, right?
Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-06, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 673
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Is this the same bike, or is it me?

Check this out. I've been looking at the Ibis Silk Carbon. While reading a eurobike article on velonews, I notice a distinct similarity between the Storck Scenario and the Ibis Silk. Here are the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-06, 05:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,377
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Get the Klein. Cables inside the frame are the...

Get the Klein. Cables inside the frame are the greatest.
Forum: Triathlon
08-26-06, 11:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By NJWheelBuilder

Finished

I did well in the event. I ended up with a 1:45. The odd thing is I did much better in the 2 runs than I would have guessed. I had some serious lower leg cramps on the bike. Anyone know how to...
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