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Forum: Road Cycling
09-19-10, 11:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

Sorry..Im never on here. I got the Souls and...

Sorry..Im never on here. I got the Souls and love 'em. They were really true and light as heck. It took a few weeks to get them if I remember right.

I love my Bottecchia bike too. Just road...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-13-09, 02:55 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Of course you are not because you attempted to...

Of course you are not because you attempted to beat me down and it blew up in your face.

God...for being two engineers living together, you would think you guys could afford anything you want. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-09, 11:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Well I am glad that we can agree on pretty much...

Well I am glad that we can agree on pretty much everything, and I mean that.

BUT...... lets get a couple of things straight. You didn't have to make this personal, I never did a thing to you or...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 06:54 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks for keeping it classy fly:yes/land:no...I...

Thanks for keeping it classy fly:yes/land:no...I disagree with yah, but thats cool

I never said that pros choose their wheelset soley based on MOI, the fact is unsprung mass is more important than...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

You are talking out of your ***. You have shown...

You are talking out of your ***. You have shown me that you have absolutely no understanding of physical systems, and it would take like 3 long posts to point out how incredibly wrong your little...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 06:27 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

First off, don't EVEN try to tell me what an...

First off, don't EVEN try to tell me what an Engineer does or doesn't do, it makes you lose even more credibility (you actually have none, I mean anybody can copy and paste)

Second, post#5 I said...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 03:10 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Exactly. This is the difference between a math...

Exactly. This is the difference between a math egghead and a real engineer...the engineer bows to reality every time where as the egghead rigidly clings to theories. Apparently some on here don't...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-09, 02:35 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Wow. This was so far off base from anything I...

Wow. This was so far off base from anything I posted I would have had no idea that it you were replying to me except for the smug little "Design Engineer" comment. No kidding. Did I say that Aero...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 11:50 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

Yeah, I am about 40 and I am getting where I just...

Yeah, I am about 40 and I am getting where I just don't care anymore. I mean the hipsters driving fixies and one speeds (which I will be making one this winter) and bullhorns and chop bars and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 04:49 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks Metzinger. I was thinking about setting...

Thanks Metzinger. I was thinking about setting mine up more for comfort (while of course saving some wind drag) as some are pretty adjustable.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 04:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks for the input cheval. I am not looking to...

Thanks for the input cheval. I am not looking to be a speed demon or anything but I like the idea of your into the wind comment. The most annoying thing to me isnt hills per say...it is the slight...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 04:30 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

I didn't say more comfortable all the time or for...

I didn't say more comfortable all the time or for every body part. It most definitely rests your hands and it also most definitely is a different position to go to which of course works some muscles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 04:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

Why nay jinx? Is it because of safety?

Why nay jinx? Is it because of safety?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 03:58 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

Well in that case, would choose topless over aero...

Well in that case, would choose topless over aero ANY DAY. :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 03:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,027
Posted By nanunanu

Aero Bars - Yay or Nay?

Please share your experiences with aero bars. Do you like them? How often do you use them? Do you feel safe?

I like the idea of just having another position to be in sounds nice. Also resting on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 02:14 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Yet people who's life depends on it go with...

Yet people who's life depends on it go with either: A) VERY light wheels or B)aero wheels that are SLIGHTLY heavier than these Very light wheels for flats and tracks and such.

If we went with...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 01:54 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Cool...thanks remix. It's great to hear that my...

Cool...thanks remix. It's great to hear that my skinny butt shouldn't have a problem. You rock!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-09, 01:52 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Of course yet another personal shot at me. I DID...

Of course yet another personal shot at me. I DID read it and I DO have the education to understand that he is WRONG. I was a Designer for Eaton Corporation (a fortune 500 company) and THEY thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 01:47 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

I will for sure post my results when i get them....

I will for sure post my results when i get them. :)



I guess I don't have any real world experience with the aeros, but I have given it some thought. My opinion is that the aero will save...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 01:33 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks Tsuru...of course rotational mass matters...

Thanks Tsuru...of course rotational mass matters which is why hotrodders, motorcycle racers, world class cyclists all pay VERY much attention to it. My Dura Ace cassette has a few titanium gears in...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-07-09, 01:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Ummm...okay. It's basic physics and basic common...

Ummm...okay. It's basic physics and basic common sense. Look buddy, my Dad taught me a LOT about mechanical things (and increasing performance) from early on. He was a farm kid, hot rodder from the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 06:46 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks gadby. It haven't been on here long but I...

Thanks gadby. It haven't been on here long but I have read enough to realize that there are some twitchy little biatches on here. I am a member on a lot of forums and have been posting for years,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-06-09, 06:38 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Okay, first off, you are very rude. Second,...

Okay, first off, you are very rude.

Second, my first career was as a design engineer (yes I have college level physics and real world applications of math under my belt) so I know a little about...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 02:13 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Rotational mass is more work to move than fixed....

Rotational mass is more work to move than fixed. ie: drivetrain mass is more important to remove than frame mass. I think the real numbers are more like 2-3x as much work to move a pound on a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 04:30 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Gotta admit...the 3.0 are awfully sexy looking...

Gotta admit...the 3.0 are awfully sexy looking to me...which means of course I will ride her more. ;)

Here's one for yah VA...I only average 16 mph on a 35 mile event so would I gain much of...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-05-09, 02:59 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

I wish I had a little more fat on my bony ass....

I wish I had a little more fat on my bony ass. Are you lookin at my ass again? :twitchy: LOL jk



Yeah, I don't know what to think about the shallow-light vs deep-aero debate. I mean how do we...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 07:26 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 8,659
Posted By nanunanu

Anybody have a set of Soul S2.0 wheels?

http://bikesoul.com/2009/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=10

Thanks for the tip, Grasshopper. I decided to start a new thread, sorry guys, not trying to clutter up the forum....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 04:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

I just may do that this coming winter when i have...

I just may do that this coming winter when i have more time on my hands. I am a DIY'er from way back and would love to build like a 1000g set sometime.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-09, 03:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks Grasshoopper...I just emailed for...

Thanks Grasshoopper...I just emailed for availability.



Thanks Zen....(I am Acupuncturist so I love the Zen Cyclery logo alot...and I really like the WAY light rims on there too)
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-09, 01:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

Thanks Nathan and Captn...

Thanks Nathan and Captn...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-09, 01:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

LOL...I guess I've got that going for me.

LOL...I guess I've got that going for me.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-09, 11:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

After getting to ride it, it definitely has a...

After getting to ride it, it definitely has a "stiffness" that transfers power, but it is WAY smoother and comfy than my old handmade steel Faggin. I am probably using the wrong terms....I thought...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-09, 11:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

Hey guys, sorry it took so long to get back. I...

Hey guys, sorry it took so long to get back. I did just get my bike tonight...and uh...you all know how THAT is. LOL

kyakdiver: my budget is around $600 for a wheelset and I would like to get...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 980
Posted By nanunanu

Upgrading Wheels on Bottechia CF78

Hey everybody, this is my first post here but have ridden bikes for 34 years. I have a wheels question but bare with while I give some background.

I have an old late 80's Faggin, with old...
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