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Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

Wohoo! Thanks for the kind words, Essex.

Wohoo! Thanks for the kind words, Essex.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-07-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,526
Posted By HappyStuffing

Hater's gonna hate.

Hater's gonna hate.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 765
Posted By HappyStuffing

I usually don't ride (commute) when I'm sick....

I usually don't ride (commute) when I'm sick. There is no need to make yourself suffer if it makes you feel worse. Take the bus, nobody is judging.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 06:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,616
Posted By HappyStuffing

Blah, who cares what others think. Ride because...

Blah, who cares what others think. Ride because you love it.

I dislike it when people get so elitist they say you must wear "so and so", otherwise, you aren't a cyclist.

The cycling...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 06:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

Thank you, Bianchi10! Seriously, you said...

Thank you, Bianchi10!

Seriously, you said exactly what I was thinking. People seem to be getting so agitated that I tried to save some money and are missing the point of my review.

I'm only...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 06:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

I'm glad to finally hear someone else happy about...

I'm glad to finally hear someone else happy about their China wheels! Was starting to feel too much negativity in here. I will have to pick myself up a set of SwissStop pads when I get the chance....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 05:28 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

It's more like they "gifted" it to me on paper....

It's more like they "gifted" it to me on paper. They just write it down as a gift so that customs doesn't charge extra. Other than that, there isn't anything different from the transaction.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 05:26 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

Sorry, I don't have a scale precise enough to...

Sorry, I don't have a scale precise enough to measure :(

I can only say they are definitely lighter than my previous Vuelta Pro (aluminum) wheels. I know that isn't the answer you are looking for,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

Ya the review was really more about my experience...

Ya the review was really more about my experience so far. Specifically with the purchasing aspect and the customer service. That's big on my list of things I look for and worry about when buying over...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 05:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

No they don't have any alloy brake tracks. They...

No they don't have any alloy brake tracks. They do sell the hybrid stuff with the alloy brake track, it just costs more than I could afford :(

Im actually not sure what the brake surface is made...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 11:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

Ouch, sorry I didn't meet your expectations. The...

Ouch, sorry I didn't meet your expectations. The things I said were questions I found important when buying those wheels. I hope others will find my review more useful, even if you didn't.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-07-13, 10:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 30,293
Posted By HappyStuffing

My (positive) Yishun Carbon Wheels review! Pics included.

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to let everyone know my experience with purchasing Yishun Bike carbon wheels recently. I did a whole lot of reading on soo many forums before taking the skeptical plunge into...
Forum: Commuting
02-11-13, 12:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,617
Posted By HappyStuffing

The optimal amount of lights on your bike is: N+1...

The optimal amount of lights on your bike is: N+1
Where N= the maximum amount lights you can fit on your bike.

And as someone else said, lasers too. Add lasers. Because lasers are cool. There...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-26-12, 03:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 928
Posted By HappyStuffing

There are countless reasons why someone would...

There are countless reasons why someone would want to have their phone at the ready and there are countless reasons why it should be put away.

I could turn this around on you and say that you...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-12, 09:38 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,864
Posted By HappyStuffing

http://images.mec.ca/fluid/customers/c822/5027-453...

http://images.mec.ca/fluid/customers/c822/5027-453/generated/5027-453_PRL05_view1_720x720.jpg

I was just looking at this today. I think this would make an excellent commuter. Even has the disc...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 11:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,489
Posted By HappyStuffing

Ive had asthma all my life. I used to have to use...

Ive had asthma all my life. I used to have to use this archaic looking machine when I was little everyday, it was bad.

So no I cycle and do century rides and more regularly. At first asthma was...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 11:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By HappyStuffing

The wheel had a small dent in it from the nail -...

The wheel had a small dent in it from the nail - on the inside just below the tape. The wheel is double walled and it didn't go through the first wall so I'm happy about that.

I've tried...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:47 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 4,944
Posted By HappyStuffing

I echo what others have said. If the person...

I echo what others have said.

If the person is holding the line, they are probably experienced enough to not be startled by me passing them without saying anything.

It certainly doesn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,776
Posted By HappyStuffing

Wow I never even thought about internal routing...

Wow I never even thought about internal routing leading to clicking noises. I just bought a bike with internal routing. Will have to keep this in mind if I ever hear these clickies.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,227
Posted By HappyStuffing

This is a pic from another non-related thread I...

This is a pic from another non-related thread I started. But it shows my Crankbrother Eggbeaters that I use on my road bike. I also have a pair of Pearl Izumi mtb shoes to go with it since I commute...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By HappyStuffing

Oh, that's easy. It's literally my 3rd day out...

Oh, that's easy. It's literally my 3rd day out with my new bike. That's why the nail in the tire just bugs the crap out of me. :mad:
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-12, 11:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By HappyStuffing

The nail will never be the same again :(

The nail will never be the same again :(
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-12, 10:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,156
Posted By HappyStuffing

Nail-in-tire pic of the day

http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t467/happystuffing/flat2resized.jpg
http://i1061.photobucket.com/albums/t467/happystuffing/flatresized.jpg

Ah ha! We meet again, my arch nemesis, Mr. Nail!
...
Forum: Commuting
04-08-12, 11:11 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,568
Posted By HappyStuffing

Believe it or not there is such thing as volume...

Believe it or not there is such thing as volume modulation.

Cyclists are able to listen to music while hearing the world around them. I would say better than cagers for that matter.

The...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-24-12, 11:42 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,687
Posted By HappyStuffing

I will likely be taking the plunge with the...

I will likely be taking the plunge with the Rossetti Vertigo in the next month or so. Will keep you guys posted on how my experience goes.

I'm excited!
...
Forum: Commuting
02-03-12, 12:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 966
Posted By HappyStuffing

All my tires eventually get these sort of cuts...

All my tires eventually get these sort of cuts all over. Unless there is something embedded inside (which you said you pull out anyway) than I wouldn't worry about it. Even if it does go all the way...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-11, 01:41 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,589
Posted By HappyStuffing

I'm with the OP. I can't stand cyclists who...

I'm with the OP. I can't stand cyclists who flagrantly disobey the law. It really does give other cyclists a bad name. Yes, someone said Darwin will catch up to these people, but that isn't soon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-11, 10:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 684
Posted By HappyStuffing

Now what you want is for the jersey to look spray...

Now what you want is for the jersey to look spray painted onto your body. The smaller the better, less weight, higher efficiency - think postage stamp.

For the shorts - remember Superman's red...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-11, 09:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,755
Posted By HappyStuffing

This won't be any different than any act of...

This won't be any different than any act of reality where the media runs with it and concocts some stupid parallel to a movie - true or not. It happens all the time.

I for one am glad to see a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-17-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,755
Posted By HappyStuffing

Omg! A a good looking modern bike movie! Love it!

Omg! A a good looking modern bike movie! Love it!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-10-11, 01:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,656
Posted By HappyStuffing

Glad you'r ok, Alex. We've hear worse stories of...

Glad you'r ok, Alex. We've hear worse stories of run-in with the little critters. At least you didn't ruin your bike.

I've hit a chipmunk before. Ok more accurately it tried to jump through my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-06-11, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,001
Posted By HappyStuffing

Well I fell into a pothole one day and broke my...

Well I fell into a pothole one day and broke my fork. Subsequently, I tried to stop the Earth with my face and ended up with 10 stitches and a new front rabbit tooth.

To be sure, this accident is...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-02-11, 11:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,466
Posted By HappyStuffing

Sounds like Kroger did you a favor?

Sounds like Kroger did you a favor?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-11, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,226
Posted By HappyStuffing

I love this thread! Ewwww, but...

I love this thread!




Ewwww, but funny :)

For myself, the latest one I had was some sort of stinging/biting insect flew into the helmet straps by my hear and proceeded to panic and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-11, 10:42 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,173
Posted By HappyStuffing

However, I have met ped's plenty of times who...

However, I have met ped's plenty of times who seem to absolutely ignore or have no idea that there is a "ding ding" sound coming from behind them. Up until the point where I am right behind them and...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-31-11, 10:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,173
Posted By HappyStuffing

haha! I know exactly what you mean by this.

haha! I know exactly what you mean by this.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-11, 09:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,393
Posted By HappyStuffing

Bring a buddy to ride in front of you as well!...

Bring a buddy to ride in front of you as well! You want to try all options here. Ya just never know when you will need a meat shield for those flying pieces of metal shed.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-27-11, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,315
Posted By HappyStuffing

This has happened to me before and I checked...

This has happened to me before and I checked EVERYTHING on my bike, even taking stuff apart. I found out by accident that it was the way I was doing my shoe laces hitting my crank arm every...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-24-11, 12:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,912
Posted By HappyStuffing

You are one in a small and lonely crowd with that...

You are one in a small and lonely crowd with that thinking. Ghost bikes are not trash, there is a difference. We put them there to symbolize and remember an unfortunate incident.

Going by your...
Forum: Commuting
08-21-11, 12:49 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,055
Posted By HappyStuffing

Another vote for Panaracer RibMo here. Yes, they...

Another vote for Panaracer RibMo here. Yes, they are tough to put on, but they it gets easier after a while. Slightly heavier but very durable. Compared to my Conti Gatorskins, the RibMo wins in...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-11, 08:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,048
Posted By HappyStuffing

Ya I'm on of those people who can't be bothered...

Ya I'm on of those people who can't be bothered to "baby" my bike either. It still runs close to $1,000, but you'll never find me waxing it with frame saver or hesitating to leave it out in the rain...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-18-11, 08:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 626
Posted By HappyStuffing

I do believe that 8-9 speed chains are the same....

I do believe that 8-9 speed chains are the same. At least my SRAM chain says so on the box. I know the spacing is a bit tighter on a 9 speed cassette but it must not be tight enough to appreciable...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-11, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 794
Posted By HappyStuffing

+1 to what you said. I have been approached...

+1 to what you said.

I have been approached before exactly in the manner you described. Stupid thing is the bike I was standing on at the time was vastly most expensive than the one he was trying...
Forum: Commuting
08-15-11, 08:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,420
Posted By HappyStuffing

Anyone Toronto, Canada people know where to find...

Anyone Toronto, Canada people know where to find these little Etymotics gems?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-11, 08:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,169
Posted By HappyStuffing

Hehe, you think their insurance people would let...

Hehe, you think their insurance people would let them actually get on the road? I have an awesome looking scar on my face from an encounter with a pothole. Might not look so good on them :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 794
Posted By HappyStuffing

Anyone in Toronto know some OnGuard dealers? I'm...

Anyone in Toronto know some OnGuard dealers? I'm really liking the OnGuard mini.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-15-11, 12:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,169
Posted By HappyStuffing

Victoria’s Secret Supermodel Cycle Ride

I know this isn't a recent bike ride, but good God, why didn't anyone tell me about this!

http://www.fashionetc.com/images/stories/news/2011/07/20110713_vs_600w.jpg
...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-11, 01:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,894
Posted By HappyStuffing

What's this talk about Loctite? Blue, red? ...

What's this talk about Loctite? Blue, red?

Weld that sucker! There will be no coming off after that :lol:
Forum: Commuting
08-13-11, 12:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,539
Posted By HappyStuffing

Sssshhhhh!! Your giving it away and now everyone...

Sssshhhhh!! Your giving it away and now everyone is going to do it!
Forum: Commuting
08-13-11, 12:48 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,420
Posted By HappyStuffing

Disclaimer: Too all the anti-headphone music...

Disclaimer: Too all the anti-headphone music listening haters out there. We know you don't like it and it's a bad idea. Nobody wants to hear you bltch about the obvious.

I wear headphones to...
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