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Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-04-10, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By ciriarte

Thanks ... I'll give them both a try! Chris

Thanks ... I'll give them both a try!

Chris
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-03-10, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,107
Posted By ciriarte

Calorie Tracker -- Alternative to "The Daily Plate"?

For the last year or so, I've use "The Daily Plate" on Livestrong.com to track my diet; initially to lose weight, and now to ensure a proper diet while I train for endurance events.

Other users...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-09, 03:34 PM
Replies: 15,695
Views: 12,375,737
Posted By ciriarte

Doolittle, I can see your GF's bike has...

Doolittle,

I can see your GF's bike has smaller wheels, but it looks like the geometries of those two LHT frames are very different ... ?

Chris

[QUOTE=Doolittle;9801764]My Surly...


My...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-27-09, 12:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,917
Posted By ciriarte

After many years of road riding, and some mild...

After many years of road riding, and some mild trails, I did my first somewhat technical MTB ride today. I'm really used to being clipped in, and despite all my co-riders today using straight...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-18-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,741
Posted By ciriarte

Neuro 6.0

I have a Neuro 6.0 and experienced the same thing ... totally frustrating. I was about to put it under my car's wheel when I happened to ride it one day without the heart monitor and it worked fine....
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-15-09, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By ciriarte

What brings you to Simsbury? Chris

What brings you to Simsbury?

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-09, 09:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By ciriarte

Another good idea ... I'll check that out today...

Another good idea ... I'll check that out today (bottoming out).

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-14-09, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By ciriarte

Ah, good idea. I went back and looked at...

Ah, good idea.

I went back and looked at it by your suggestion; it is a little more wiggly than I would like, but not enough (I think) to cause a misalignment. The wiggle is not due to a loose...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-09, 09:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 900
Posted By ciriarte

John, I've always enjoyed your trip reports....

John,

I've always enjoyed your trip reports. How does the riding over there compare to Okinawa?

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-13-09, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By ciriarte

By slightly off, I mean the indexing (i.e., the...

By slightly off, I mean the indexing (i.e., the cable barrel adjustment, not the limit stops). If I set it up to line up w/ the casette gears in one chain ring, the derailleur is slightly askew when...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-09, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 866
Posted By ciriarte

BF Pocket Sport Rear Derailleur

I recently purchased a Bike Friday Pocket Sport. I love, love this bike, but the rear derailleur/shifter seems to be a little vexing. It has a triple-ring crank, Shimano bar end shifters and a...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-18-09, 01:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 867
Posted By ciriarte

I don't know ... I think you talked me out of it!...

I don't know ... I think you talked me out of it!

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-09, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 867
Posted By ciriarte

Sounds like it wouldn't be worth the savings...

Sounds like it wouldn't be worth the savings trying to kluge the two together. Thanks for the descriptions!

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-17-09, 08:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 867
Posted By ciriarte

Dahon rack on a Friday

Bike Friday's front pannier rack is pretty pricey ... has anyone had luck putting a Dahon rack (at half the price) on a Friday?

Chris
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 03:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By ciriarte

Good suggestions ... thanks all! Chris

Good suggestions ... thanks all!

Chris
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 05:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By ciriarte

Aha! You are a more adept Googler than I! ...

Aha! You are a more adept Googler than I!

Chris
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By ciriarte

Yes, yes, I know where one can purchase maps, but...

Yes, yes, I know where one can purchase maps, but what is a good resource specific to bicycle touring and/or SW Colorado?

Chris
Forum: Touring
07-13-09, 04:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By ciriarte

Maps and Other Route-Selection Resources

Apologies if this topic has been done to death elsewhere.

I'm contemplating some bike touring in SW Colorado and am curious what seasoned bike tourers use to pick their routes. Is it as simple as...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 04:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By ciriarte

Sensors for Neuro 6.0

Blackburn has been saying they would sell a stand-alone sensor package to take advantage of the "two-bike" feature on the 6.0. Has anyone seen one for sale yet, and if so, where?

Chris
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-11-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,457
Posted By ciriarte

Damn ... I was gonna say that.

Damn ... I was gonna say that.
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-09, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
Posted By ciriarte

That thought had occurred to me as well, which is...

That thought had occurred to me as well, which is part of the reason I ordered the bike completely stock vs. having any drivetrain mods made to it before I put some miles on it.

I just got done...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-09, 02:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
Posted By ciriarte

Ah! Good idea ... I hadn't thought of that. I...

Ah! Good idea ... I hadn't thought of that. I just ran a gear calulator, and with a 48-tooth chainring, a SRAM D/D and stock cassette will give me a 23-to-110 gear inch range!

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-11-09, 01:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
Posted By ciriarte

Intriguing! I've heard of the Hammertrax (sp?),...

Intriguing! I've heard of the Hammertrax (sp?), but not the Schlumpf cranks. Are they readily available in the States?

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-09, 11:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
Posted By ciriarte

I find it's cheaper -- and more fun -- to do it...

I find it's cheaper -- and more fun -- to do it yourself!

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-10-09, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,026
Posted By ciriarte

Drivetrain Mods

After much research and handwringing, I've pulled the trigger on a Bike Friday Pocket Sport purchase. With a top gear-inch of around 87", I can see a drivetrain mod in our near future.

The...
Forum: Folding Bikes
07-03-09, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By ciriarte

Standard Fridays

Vik, you seem to have some experience with Fridays. What's your impression of the Sport? (There doesn't seem to be enough of them out there to find reviews on the 'net).

Do they fold...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-09, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By ciriarte

Hey, 5 mils is 5 mils, right?

Hey, 5 mils is 5 mils, right?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-09, 12:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 497
Posted By ciriarte

Disc Brake Rotors - 180(ish)mm

I'm building a cargo bike with disc brakes; wanted to put a bigger-than-160mm disc up front, but it seems like there's no standard for a 180-ish mm rotor.

I have an Alfine dynamo hub and was...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-27-09, 07:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,533
Posted By ciriarte

That's odd ... I always understood he was a Deist...

That's odd ... I always understood he was a Deist as an adult; while he did not participate in organized religion, his belief in God was fundamental to his beliefs/actions.

Not that I care one...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-24-09, 04:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By ciriarte

Excellent idea!

Excellent idea!
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-23-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 962
Posted By ciriarte

Standard Fridays

BF Foldies,

I'm torn between two Friday standard models; I like to pedal hard and go fast (get the Pocket Sport), but also like to be able to load up and tour (ok, get the Pocket Companion).
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-20-09, 04:31 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,903
Posted By ciriarte

Now THAT'S a purdy bike (Sixty Fiver's fixie ......

Now THAT'S a purdy bike (Sixty Fiver's fixie ... don't know where this reply will end up in the thread!)

Chris
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-20-09, 04:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,098
Posted By ciriarte

Nice shed!

Nice shed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-09, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By ciriarte

Chain for Compact Crank

I'm building a bike with an Alfine rear hub and a SRAM Rival compact crank. That crank is normally used with a 10-speed cassette, but I'm wondering if I can get away with using a wider (read,...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-09, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,229
Posted By ciriarte

Speed TT - brakes

I saw that bike hanging from the ceiling ... it wasn't too long ago so they must've gotten another one. How do you like the linear pull brakes? I did an internet search on the Speed TT and it looks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By ciriarte

Hmmm ... as our favorite Vulcan would say;...

Hmmm ... as our favorite Vulcan would say; "logical."

Chris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 02:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By ciriarte

Alfine Wheel Build

Hi jccaclimber,

I wasn't worried about the length; I want to make this wheel as strong as possible, and I was worried about getting too thick a spoke that wouldn't fit through the hole.

As far...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By ciriarte

Alfine Wheel Build

Thanks, hartsu. Unfortunately, for some reason Shimano did not include the spoke hole diameter in that chart.

Chris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 01:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By ciriarte

Alfine Wheel Build

Thanks Dan. I was speaking of the hole diameter, not the PCD. So a 13g fit ... that's the info I was looking for! I'm putting this on a cargo bike, so I want to make this wheel as robust as...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-01-09, 05:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,207
Posted By ciriarte

Alfine Wheel Build

I'm planning on building a wheel with an Alfine 8-spd hub and Alex TD17 rims (36H); after an exhaustive internet search, I've finally found the data I need to calculate the spoke length (parts not...
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