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Forum: Road Cycling
09-21-15, 02:38 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 47,251
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

LoL, I just got the email for this thread. Just...

LoL, I just got the email for this thread. Just an update, I have bought a couple of bikes since I last posted here. Currently my only bike ironically is a SCHWINN, Fastback Sport, and its my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-12, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,902
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/swift_...

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/gravity/swift_track.htm

That is my bike with Chromoly fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-12, 09:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,902
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Sweet... So its like you said, uninstall the...

Sweet... So its like you said, uninstall the crown race on the chromoly fork and install it on the carbon fork. I told the lbs guy that and he said you cant... The picture is from the website, my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,902
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=3...

http://www.ritcheylogic.com/dyn_prodfamily.php?k=394067


That is my fork, it has a 45mm crown diameter.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-23-12, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,902
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Fork Crown Race Question

Hello, I have a single speed aluminum road bike frame. It uses a traditional press in headset (cane creek). It came with a chromoly fork, very heavy. I have a full carbon Ritchey Pro fork that I used...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-29-12, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,716
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

OP, check out reviews of the detonators online,...

OP, check out reviews of the detonators online, there are a lot since a lot of independent small bike shops carry those tires. Mine does. I hear they flat a lot and hence their name "Detonate"....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-24-12, 10:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 897
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

What was this LBS Mech thinking/doing?

My LBS mech/owner built up my mountain bike. 68mm bottom bracket. full shimano 7 speed system with a Shimano Deore LX Hollowtech 2 crankset. The rear wheel has a spacer to accommodate.

While...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-12, 07:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 600
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Not much difference between WCS and PRO, IMO. I...

Not much difference between WCS and PRO, IMO. I really like My Pro, I just had it installed and I love it so far. I also have a WCS Stem. I've ridden it for about 200 miles so far and I have no...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-12, 10:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 26,164
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

I've ran Zaffiro standard for close to 1,500...

I've ran Zaffiro standard for close to 1,500 miles. They are heavy, 340 grams per tire. They wear very well, however I rotated them after 1,000 because I noticed some wear at the rear. The ride feels...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-29-12, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,814
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

This is not the same Masi of old, this is...

This is not the same Masi of old, this is basically Haro's line of Road Bikes, my LBS sells masi's. They are pretty neat, but far to expensive for what you get. They rely on their marketing of...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-22-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Novice road bike cyclist with wheel query's

Hello, I bought my first road bike last summer its a 2011 KHS Flite 300 with Quasar Q2 Wheels, 20/24 hole. I'm 210 pounds and falling... I ride on pavement only with many bumps and holes in the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 736
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

I was sick all of September and I rode a lot that...

I was sick all of September and I rode a lot that month even in rain. I didn't care, I NEEDED to ride. I also went faster than I ever did that month. Pretty sad because right now I'm healthy and I'm...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-11, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,394
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Thank GOD!! Someone posted about this issue, read...

Thank GOD!! Someone posted about this issue, read up about KMC chains with Shimano drive trains. A lot of problems, I ALWAYS have problems with KMC chains. My problems are, the chain is louder, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-20-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,116
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

KMC Z8 w/ missing link coupled with shimano hg rear cogset....

Ok, I have a history with KMC chains and shimano cogsets. Every bike I have ridden with both of these components always give me fits. ITs the same problem, I checked online to see the correct term. I...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-14-11, 09:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,440
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT!!! You need the...

FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT!!!

You need the will, will to do this, you cant give up because there will be tough days, but you have to fight through them.

Next most important is CARBS!!
Eat less...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-13-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,029
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

About to buy my first road bike and I already know what my first upgrade will be.

First off this is my bike http://www.khsbicycles.com/05_flite_300_12.htm

I want to upgrade to an Ultregra Crankset, compact 50 x 34 and it says something about 10 speed, does this mean I need a 10...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-04-11, 02:42 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,241
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

You did not fail, you gained experience, now you...

You did not fail, you gained experience, now you know what to expect. Train harder, work harder and one day, and the day will come. You will get 100 miles and thats all that matters. Success also...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
09-24-11, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 384
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

From 9.5 to 17.5

I started riding a bike again about 2 years ago, I started at 265 pounds and rode about 2 miles at 9.5 mph average. Today, I stand at 220 pounds and average 17.5 mph riding around 25 miles. The...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-25-11, 09:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,470
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

EBAY!! I just got a huge deal, its harder these...

EBAY!! I just got a huge deal, its harder these days but boy was it worth it. I got a new Alivio Rear Derailleur M410 and Ergon GR2 for just 46.95 total!!! Ergon GR2 is worth 50 bucks alone!!! I am...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 545
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

BTW, on bad days when your body tells you to...

BTW, on bad days when your body tells you to stop, its better to listen to it and your own head. I just go with the flow and do what my body and mind tells me. I ride when I feel like it and have...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 545
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

I hate bad days when I feel like doing nothing,...

I hate bad days when I feel like doing nothing, the bike starring thing, I always give up and ride. Nothing feels better than gliding through the air. Oh and cycling for groceries isn't that bad at...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

In response to AtlanticOcean : Fantastic bike, I...

In response to AtlanticOcean : Fantastic bike, I test drove that puppy and its amazing. Great bicycle choice, all we need now is some true "bombproof" wheels.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 01:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

A clyde with Wheel Issues. (Hybrid Bike)

Hello fellow clydes, I am 250 lbs. and I have a Mongoose Pro Mountain bike. I switched the tires for semi-slicks. So far every wheel I have bought has broken spokes and untrue issues. I was wondering...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
05-22-11, 09:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,122
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

But Handbuilt wheels are almost a necessity for...

But Handbuilt wheels are almost a necessity for every clyde. Since we are in a Clyde section of the forums.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
05-20-11, 10:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,205
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Wow, now that Hincapie is spilling the beans on...

Wow, now that Hincapie is spilling the beans on Lance, its safe to say Lance is a cheat. And now we can confirm that Contador is even a worse cheat, and probably the rest of the pelton are just a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-19-11, 05:57 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 60,161
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Chances are the fat knobby tires that come with...

Chances are the fat knobby tires that come with your mountain bike have different size tubes than a new Semi-slick or slick tire's tube. You might get away with it, but I wouldn't risk it, plus new...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-18-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 60,161
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

capitalA, I was in your shoes a couple of years...

capitalA, I was in your shoes a couple of years back, this is what I ended up doing and I suggest you do.

I inherited a Walmart bike, Mongoose Pro mountain bike. What I ended up doing is,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 11,121
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

RDKJ, If I were you, I would be FURIOUS. Not only...

RDKJ, If I were you, I would be FURIOUS. Not only would I stick it to the employee that sold you the bike, I would also ask for my money back. THEN, go to another Cervelo retailer and buy the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-11, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

New Crankset Help.

New Crankset Help.
Hello,

First off, I have a Walmart bike, older series Mongoose Pro. I have upgraded many things, the Wheels, Tires, freewheel, chain. The last thing I want to upgrade is the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-17-11, 11:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

New Crankset Help.

Hello,

First off, I have a Walmart bike, older series Mongoose Pro. I have upgraded many things, the Wheels, Tires, freewheel, chain. The last thing I want to upgrade is the Crankset, I want...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,627
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Hey Original Poster, Here are my tips, first off...

Hey Original Poster, Here are my tips, first off by bar ends, I would buy the bar ends that are used for this bike in the higher end models. That is, P2 Overendz bar ends. Then I would start with all...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-11, 09:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,459
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

What about P2 Overendz bar ends from Specialized?...

What about P2 Overendz bar ends from Specialized? They look pretty sleek.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-15-11, 08:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,992
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

2011 Specialized Sirrus Sport, P2 Overendz Bar Ends installation question.

Hello, I am about to buy a '11 Sirrus and I had a question, will installing the P2 Overendz Bar Ends on the bike be difficult? The Body Geometry Comfort Grips have sort of a wide thick part at the...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-05-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 27,141
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Lets think logically and lets take in what...

Lets think logically and lets take in what Alberto stated in his press conference about the allegations. First of he says that he says he ate a steak from Spain in France, now lets say this is true,...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 08:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,806
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Yea, this summer has been very hot, almost hot...

Yea, this summer has been very hot, almost hot enough not to ride at all for me. I have had a couple of days this summer where I bonk'd badly because of being or almost reaching hyperthermia.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 5,874
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

1) What is the longest ride you've ever been on? ...

1) What is the longest ride you've ever been on?

35 miles

2) What is your longest distance in a training (something repeated weekly or monthly) ride?

21 miles

3) What do you consider your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-09-10, 07:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,577
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

My pre-ride consists of drinking about 2 cups/16...

My pre-ride consists of drinking about 2 cups/16 ounces of a liquid, preferably water or sports drink. While drinking liquid, I stretch my whole body not just legs. I get all dressed up get my Ipod...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Thanks Boys, You guys really gave me all I...

Thanks Boys, You guys really gave me all I needed, I also checked out a youtube video that explained the same thing you fellas said, I also found another little trick that helped me to.

First off,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-10, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Tightening Cables

Hello, I have a question, I have been testing my handy hands on bike mechanics on my current mountain bike. I have no problems tightening cables for the brakes(v-brakes) and making sure I have good...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-10, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 778
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

All things aside, for the price its not a bad...

All things aside, for the price its not a bad bike at all, I would buy it, its not full carbon btw its carbon wrapped on aluminum, they sell that bike on walmarts website for 500 dollars so your...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-19-10, 01:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 629
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Owned, Direct TV sucks balls, I said go F...

Owned, Direct TV sucks balls, I said go F yourself to them after they took ESPN 2 From me, lol they suck dude go with digital cable, I have Comcast Cable, and guess what I have snucka? I have VERSUS...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-09-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,098
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

i bought one, but for 500 bucks, its called...

i bought one, but for 500 bucks, its called walmart.com and the bike is named corsa fa
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-10, 07:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,949
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Signs of things to come? Contador goes behind...

Signs of things to come? Contador goes behind Radio Shack and the Hollish winner. He looks defeatable, go lance
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-10, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 729
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

times like these make me thankful I have a beater...

times like these make me thankful I have a beater mtn bike that I can ride in the current elements, it has melted here but there are still some rough spots, I am still going to wait to bring out
the...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-10, 06:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,347
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Ive had many crashes in my cycling lifetime, the...

Ive had many crashes in my cycling lifetime, the most recent memory of one was when I went down near a school, it was weird because it just happened and I didnt hit a rock or slide on rain or nothing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-07-10, 05:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,949
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

watching right now, I turned in a tad late but I...

watching right now, I turned in a tad late but I have some time to watch, is lance in this?
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,749
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

Very nice bike and color pattern, love the...

Very nice bike and color pattern, love the colored hubs and the rims. Good Buy, enjoy and ride safe.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-10, 05:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,210
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

I would love to be an elite climber, you know...

I would love to be an elite climber, you know what they say you can't win a tour without being able to climb. Plus its the best pain you can feel and when you get to the top of what you are climbing...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-10, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 934
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

I wish I was a handy man, I would make my own...

I wish I was a handy man, I would make my own work stand for my bike and a bike stand for it to be elevated and relaxed and stored. But I am a bum when it comes to tools and nuts and bolts. Al thou I...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-05-10, 05:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,965
Posted By FR4NCH1SE

I think that is a very good average, you have to...

I think that is a very good average, you have to try it if you want to know if you are good enough.
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