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Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-11, 03:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,984
Posted By rippledj

I TRIED to be as non-biased as possible, and just...

I TRIED to be as non-biased as possible, and just state the facts, including the ones that seemed self-incriminating. For example, I asked him about his method for measuring the length, asked why he...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,984
Posted By rippledj

Opinions about fault - LBS

I recently went to a new LBS in my neighborhood to get a new chain. When the owner/mech/tech was installing the new chain, I noticed that he wasn't using the standard in the Shimano Ultegra...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-06-11, 05:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,400
Posted By rippledj

Your comment is just wrong. The tabs will not...

Your comment is just wrong. The tabs will not break. The main problem you will have is that some of the cages are not designed well, and you will get some play as they don't hold your water bottle...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-10-10, 08:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By rippledj

Well, I just meant that I didn't know that there...

Well, I just meant that I didn't know that there was a 6.8kg weight restriction so I guess the titanium chain's low weight factor is almost pointless considering there are probably other cheaper ways...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-08-10, 03:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By rippledj

Biting Duck. Thanks for the awesome...

Biting Duck.

Thanks for the awesome insight. I'm a bit newbish about getting lowest weight...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-08-10, 03:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,091
Posted By rippledj

Hahah.. thanks for the fun thread guys. :D I'll...

Hahah.. thanks for the fun thread guys. :D I'll see about the cog wear soon I guess. I hope it stands up to the slamming I will dish out. hah.

$41.. used.. .?? as is...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-07-10, 08:10 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,331
Posted By rippledj

I assume someone suggested a unicycle already?

I assume someone suggested a unicycle already?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-10, 08:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By rippledj

Well, no duh. I mean of course.. but.. is there...

Well, no duh. I mean of course.. but.. is there any benefit, other than mounds of chicks being a stud freak.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-07-10, 07:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,091
Posted By rippledj

Do they wear the cassette cogs quicker?? I have...

Do they wear the cassette cogs quicker?? I have never heard that before.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-07-10, 03:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By rippledj

Thanks for your reply. However, I'm more...

Thanks for your reply. However, I'm more interested in titanium chain usage in pro, olympic, etc. Although I appreciate the info about titanium frames too :D
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
12-07-10, 02:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 958
Posted By rippledj

Titanium on the Track?

Are many riders using titanium frames or chains on the track? What are the benefits of 50-60g weight reduction?
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-07-10, 02:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By rippledj

Any benefit to Titanium chains?

Hey is there any benefit to titanium chains in mountain biking? What affect does a 50-60g weight improvement have?


Apparntly the world's lightest bike chain at 210g.

but...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
12-07-10, 02:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,369
Posted By rippledj

Do any pros ride a Titanium chain?

Hey, just curious if any pros ride titanium chain? Is it even ICU allowed?
Forum: Framebuilders
12-07-10, 02:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,804
Posted By rippledj

I just picked up a YNB Titanium SFL-210 10spd...

I just picked up a YNB Titanium SFL-210 10spd chain. At 210g they claim it's the lightest in the world. I'm eager to test it out. That's about 60g less than the DA or the Ultegra.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-07-10, 02:37 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,331
Posted By rippledj

I just picked up a YNB Titanium SFL-210 10spd...

I just picked up a YNB Titanium SFL-210 10spd chain. At 210g they claim it's the lightest in the world. I'm eager to test it out. That's about 60g less than the DA or the Ultegra.
...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-07-10, 02:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,091
Posted By rippledj

What do you think a titanium 210g 10sp chain is worth?

Hey guys. I just picked up a titanium 10sp chain from YBN (taiwan manufac). Maybe I paid to much :twitchy: The Chain supposed weight is 210g, and i weighed it out of the box at 237g, with lots of...
Forum: Triathlon
01-07-10, 09:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,802
Posted By rippledj

Thanks for your cents. I will def use clip-on...

Thanks for your cents. I will def use clip-on aerobars, and take them off for the commute. I am considering one particular M sized bike, so I can post the measurements and dimensions and see if...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-07-10, 08:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,401
Posted By rippledj

I just want to thank everyone for their feedback...

I just want to thank everyone for their feedback and glad we can all share our experiences of choosing which direction to go when you are "in between". It has sparked my knowledge and I hope the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-06-10, 10:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,401
Posted By rippledj

Hmm.. I will ride for Triathlon and commute. I'm...

Hmm.. I will ride for Triathlon and commute. I'm not sure what is a "flipped stem"?
Forum: Triathlon
01-06-10, 10:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,802
Posted By rippledj

I will use this bike for commute and for...

I will use this bike for commute and for triathlon training and race.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-10, 01:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,401
Posted By rippledj

Thanks for your answer. And everyone else also!

Thanks for your answer. And everyone else also!
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-10, 01:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,401
Posted By rippledj

Love that answer! :D

Love that answer! :D
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-10, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,401
Posted By rippledj

Anyone ~6ft riding a M sized frame with a 130mm stem?

Thanks for reading my post. I am considering a bike with a slightly smaller frame because I am between the M and L frame sizes. I'm wondering if it's common, or if anyone else out there is riding a...
Forum: Triathlon
01-04-10, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,802
Posted By rippledj

OK Thanks. I will summarize my understanding...

OK Thanks. I will summarize my understanding first: The tribikes have steeper angles than road bikes and therefore may have shorter top tubes. Different companies have different dimensions. I can...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-10, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By rippledj

EDIT: OK I missed the part where you mentioned a...

EDIT: OK I missed the part where you mentioned a 110cm stem :D



Thanks for all the help. What is a "flipped up stem"? Do you mean flipped up handle-bar? Thanks so much for the advice and...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-04-10, 04:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By rippledj

thanks and more details

Hi, thanks for all your posts. To sum up your advice, I need to be certain to get the right frame size. I might be a L frame fitted small, or a M frame fitted big, or maybe I could be borderline...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-03-10, 09:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 746
Posted By rippledj

Right Size

Hello. I don't know if my questions can be answered or not. I'm nube. I want to know about my size. I will post my measurements below. I am looking for a road bike which I will also use for...
Forum: Triathlon
01-03-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,802
Posted By rippledj

Tribike size compared to Road bike size

Hi, I'm getting ready to buy a triathlon bike, or a road bike and convert it to a triathlon bike. I have some questions about sizing. I'm 183cm tall, and I have measured my inseam, myself and at a...
Forum: Introductions
01-03-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1
Joe
Views: 240
Posted By rippledj

Joe

Hi My name is Joe. I am Canadian living in Taiwan. I am about to buy a bike for triathlon, and I'm really looking around hard before I make a purchase. This will be my first serious road bike,...
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