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Forum: Road Cycling
09-02-14, 09:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,236
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

I did a spinning class once during the time I was...

I did a spinning class once during the time I was saving to replace my first bike which got stolen.
I worked at McDonalds and ate there every single day. almost 1000 calories in ONE meal. EVERY DAY...
Forum: Northern California
09-01-14, 04:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 620
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

South city/Daly City/ pacifica

Is anyone riding consistently in these cities? I live in south city. Who rides around this area? I'd like to have some company on my rides :(
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Thanks! I'll do that!!!

Thanks! I'll do that!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
09-01-14, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 533
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

climbing and back pain

I have thoroughly enjoyed breaking in my new allez. However, the other day when I was climbing out of one town, when I was probably half way up and out of the saddle, my back started to hurt a bit. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 10:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Im never going back to SS

Ive blown up the forum lately, but Im just super excited I finally have my own geared road bike.

Some things that I found interesting are listed. Correct me if I am hallucinating or just...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-14, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 637
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Got My New Bike!

On a more serious note, I took my allez for the firt neighborhood spin. And it is probably the best bike I've ever ridden. Even though most ppl said I wouldn't feel differences in stiffness between...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 01:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,586
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

went into an intersection blind at night time and...

went into an intersection blind at night time and broadsided by an old jeep that threw me off the bike and out of my shoes. Nothing broken except my front wheel. Got up and asked the driver if he was...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-17-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

i wanna see pics of their steel road bikes =D

i wanna see pics of their steel road bikes =D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-13-14, 05:00 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 6,111
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

ive topped out at 45mph, being unable to spin at...

ive topped out at 45mph, being unable to spin at uncomfortably high speeds. As some others have said before, at around that speed personally, I start to be at the edge of my comfort zone and thoughts...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-11-14, 03:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,499
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Crash wearing the kit?

Since you don't wear underwear underneath your cycling shorts....has anyone ever crashed in their kit and had skin exposed in a less than decent area? Exposing genitals? Rear end? etc?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-10-14, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 584
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

via narone vs. caad8

Both bikes are Sora equipped and I was wondering what your opinion is on these two bikes.

Both are sub $1k, approximately the exact same price given the time of year (2014 models are going out...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-14, 01:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,880
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

OKay thanks for the advice and input guys....

OKay thanks for the advice and input guys. So......what exactly do the 4-digit numbers refer to as in 5800 etc? What do they mean when you add them on to the groupo?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,880
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

switch 9 to 10 speed

If I bought a Sora equipped bicycle (9 speed?) would I be able to in the future switch up to a 10 speed casette? Do 9 speeds use spacers to take up the extra space? I assumed that the spacing at the...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-14, 08:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,393
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Raleigh Record Ace vs. Allez

Hello All
After doing my research and considering all that I have gathered, I am zeroing in on purchasing one of two bikes.....the Specialized Allez Comp Smartweld, OR the Raleigh REcord Ace. I will...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-30-14, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,658
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Will I even feel stifness?

All the talk about stifness in frames and cranksets has me wondering....

as someone who only bikes to work and to stay fit and not competitively in races and tours, will I be able to feel the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-25-14, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

okie day!

okie day!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-14, 09:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Specialized Allez Sport

Has anyone ridden a Specialized Allez Sport? Would this be a good bike that I could upgrade components on down the road? This particular model that I am looking at on Specialized website retails for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-23-14, 06:21 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,957
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Then in this case, I'd patent a tandem bike where...

Then in this case, I'd patent a tandem bike where the rider in front faces you and leans back into the handlebars... cuz either way I'd prefer not to sniff butt crack ;) other way around isn't...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-14, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,957
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

But wait....this is like normal? How would this...

But wait....this is like normal? How would this be classified as porn? Unless virgin eyes are over sensitive to what would to other desensitized eyes be normal and non-exhilirating as opposed much...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-19-14, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

hahah thanks. I kinda figured. BUt I already knew...

hahah thanks. I kinda figured. BUt I already knew that the defending champ and subsequently the next favored to win had both been forced to abandon. Today's stage was pretty cool. I can't wait for...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-14, 02:33 PM
Replies: 5,734
Views: 1,647,957
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

This would be that weird porn. Like the bike...

This would be that weird porn. Like the bike equivilent of two girls one cup, or defacation porn, or urination porn, or vomit porn....sorry to bring up an old pic lol.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-14, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Controversial TDF 2014?

Ive only recently chosen professional cycling as my sport of choice when it comes to following sports, and so I am fairly ignorant as to the ins and outs and history of various races.

Given this,...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,183
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Thanks guys. Would alum really be a better option...

Thanks guys. Would alum really be a better option then for the price I am willing to pay? Or is steel still just fine?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-14, 12:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,183
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Steel Roadie between$700-$1000

Hello everyone.

By the end of summer I am looking to purchase a geared, steel road bike (I currently ride a singlespeed road bike). Purposes will mostly include commuting, but there are lots of...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-14, 12:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,898
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

As long as the return trip gets the same force...

As long as the return trip gets the same force winds as the going-to trip, I'm cool with anything :)))))
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-18-14, 12:05 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,589
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

I always wondered why i kept on hearing why...

I always wondered why i kept on hearing why coasting was a bad habit. Thanks
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-14, 02:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,589
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

I also have a mark v. 48/17. Works perfectly for...

I also have a mark v. 48/17. Works perfectly for everywhere I go.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-15-14, 02:07 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,589
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

I tried riding fixed for a while but never warmed...

I tried riding fixed for a while but never warmed up. I've been riding single speed for a while and with all due respect to fixed gear riders, I personally don't understand that zen/oneness stuff. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-13, 11:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Does this warrant a cookie celebration?

Does this warrant a cookie celebration?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-13, 11:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Oh you answered my concern. My concern was that...

Oh you answered my concern. My concern was that it LOOKS like a steel frame. Forgive my ignorance but I dont believe I have seen a carbon frame with tubes that looked that thin.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-13, 11:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Lower End Groupsets

Hello.
I am going to build a road bike, as opposed to buying it. At least planning to.

What is everyone's opinion/experience with Shimano's lower end groupsets: Sora and Tiagra. I thought 105...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-13, 11:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

sorry i only just realized there was a thread...

sorry i only just realized there was a thread dedicated to CL and Ebay. There wasn't really a question. If there was it would be, "Am I going mad?" Because the frame in the picture on the ad looked...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-10-13, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,394
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

CL find- Carbon Fiber Townie

Ok. First of all, sorry if someone already posted this. I just found this and was confused.


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/3923353312.html

It says "Carbon Fiber Townie" as the title of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-12, 05:26 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,460
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

ok

ok
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-28-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 60,460
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Nashbar trustworthy?

Hi everyone

I haven't been here for a while. Looking to replace parts that were stolen on my bike, and I am short on cash.

was looking at Nashbar.

I remember a few months ago reading that...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
11-20-12, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,757
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

""Picasso" of there time when they start to...

""Picasso" of there time when they start to design their own masterpiece, the bike that soon becomes an extension of their personality.https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif " Wrong...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-12, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,757
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

...aerospoke with a quickrelease but it aint...

...aerospoke with a quickrelease but it aint locked?
wtf?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-12, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

HED ardennes

Hi. Im wondering if its possible at all to purchase the HED ardennes GP rear wheel rim only. I need to lace it to a ss/fixed hub..i searched via google but can't really find anything.
Just wondering...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-23-12, 01:13 AM
Replies: 6,484
Views: 660,757
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

excuse my ignorance, but is the iro jackass...

excuse my ignorance, but is the iro jackass becasue of the front wheel?

Found this on FGG:
btw don't know if it was done bfore.
...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-28-12, 07:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,978
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

ahh ok. Well at present, im 21.75 years old....

ahh ok. Well at present, im 21.75 years old. Haha. Haven't been fitted....like most urban young people I didn't really get fitted. However, I have never noticed any pain or numbness significantly....
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-23-12, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,978
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Erectile Dysfunction

I was researching Erectile dysfunction....at first I was looking at nutrition and stuff. And then it hit me. I RIDE A BIKE!

what do you guys know about cyclists and possibilities of ED? Anyone had...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
12-25-11, 01:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,676
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Windproof/waterproof jackets?

Hey guys. I just can't seem to find any damn windbreakers at my local target etc. I just want something to guard against the wind. every single sweater/jacket I have, which isn't much, is not wind...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-06-11, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 505
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Craistlist Find lol.

Just find it interesting that this was custom built...when I saw custom built in the title....i thought of something completely differnt. did not expect to see....well what I saw. Is it just me?...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 04:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,996
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Ahh no im not into the whole riser/fat thing. I...

Ahh no im not into the whole riser/fat thing. I ride drops with hoods.=].

Do you guys suggest building from scratch or buying complete?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-11, 12:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,996
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

its a 53cm Iro Mark V...then again maybe im just...

its a 53cm Iro Mark V...then again maybe im just tripping....never got fitted which might explain a lil bit XD. Im leaning towards a Masi Speciale...but ill do more research. Id really like some...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-11, 09:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,996
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Ok. I also was looking at the Speciale. I feel to...

Ok. I also was looking at the Speciale. I feel to stretched out on my ss with its current geometry and am looking for something with a shorter top tube.....that would make sense right? since my stem...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,996
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Also looking at a Gran Criterium from Masi,

Also looking at a Gran Criterium from Masi,
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-11, 08:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,996
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Allez Double Steel and other Steel Road Bikes

Anyone familiar with this?
I was considering purchasig his as my first real geared road bike....idk though. What are everyone's thoughts.

The closest LBS that carries this bike had it for $575. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-11, 06:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,430
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

I swear I saw that wheelset on a bike in...

I swear I saw that wheelset on a bike in bicycling magazine in an ad lol.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-20-11, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 559
Posted By ph4nt0mf1ng3rs

Idk about everyone else, but Amelias WERE $99 for...

Idk about everyone else, but Amelias WERE $99 for the wheel, tires, tubes, strips and cog SHIPPED....ppl say they aren't the best, but ive been mashing the **** out of them and i havent had prblems....
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