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Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 03:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By krazygl00

YES! That was the site. Thanks! I haven't...

YES! That was the site. Thanks! I haven't source a component group in a while; thanks for the tip on ribble.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-13, 01:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 476
Posted By krazygl00

Bike Build / Component Group Website

Ok, I have scoured the forum search, looked through all of my bookmarks but I just cannot find the site I'm thinking of. It was/is a custom bike build site -- not a major chain but more like a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-12, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,642
Posted By krazygl00

ME TOO! :lol:

ME TOO! :lol:
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-12, 03:31 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,642
Posted By krazygl00

New pictures! This time they are better quality...

New pictures! This time they are better quality and the fork is now done:

This shot is linked direct to photobucket and looks good:...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-12, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,642
Posted By krazygl00

I'm guessing you mean downtube shifters, but I...

I'm guessing you mean downtube shifters, but I plan to put STI levers on this. But I do intend to see how far I can take the theme (before it gets ridiculous). I'm thinking of blue/red brakes front...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,642
Posted By krazygl00

Correct! I got the idea a few years ago and have...

Correct! I got the idea a few years ago and have wanted to do a bike in this scheme ever since. After having BTCs brazed on this frame I finally had the chance to realize it.



Thanks! It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 27,209
Views: 18,402,642
Posted By krazygl00

I haven't posted here in a while, but I thought I...

I haven't posted here in a while, but I thought I would share with y'all the picture I just received in my inbox from Spectrum Powderworks (http://www.spectrumpowderworks.com/)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,192
Posted By krazygl00

I think this post deserves a: ...

I think this post deserves a:

http://www.thefailpage.com/upload/03-2012/1334308732_coolstorybro.jpg



Just do what homebrew01 suggested. In fact I've once or twice forgotten to put my bib...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,646
Posted By krazygl00

Cling tenaciously with your buttocks. +1 if...

Cling tenaciously with your buttocks.

+1 if you get the ref.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By krazygl00

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/faq/71/HANDLEBARS-CO...

http://www.fullspeedahead.com/faq/71/HANDLEBARS-COMPACT-VS-TRADITIONAL

The sales hype will tell you that the compact bar is a vast improvement on "ergonomic choices" for riders and is a favorite...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-12, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 401
Posted By krazygl00

Can Better Fit Result In Numbness In Extremities?

This is the hypothesis I'm tossing around to explain why I'm starting to get numbness in my fingers. Follow my rationale and see what you think: As I've learned more and more about what does and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2,076
Views: 198,464
Posted By krazygl00

I crushed a strava KOM by 14 seconds over the now...

I crushed a strava KOM by 14 seconds over the now 2nd place time and 55 seconds over the now 3rd place time, but only because it is such a weird out-of-the way climb that no "real" roadies bother to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-12, 01:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,159
Posted By krazygl00

I used to have a flightdeck computer paired with...

I used to have a flightdeck computer paired with 105 shifters, then later Ultegra shifters. The gearing indicator, I have to admit, is a feature I came to really like, and to this day it kind of...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-12, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By krazygl00

Best. rack. ever.

Best. rack. ever.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-12, 12:09 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,898
Posted By krazygl00

An update to the thread...it's been a couple of...

An update to the thread...it's been a couple of months now since I started using the Uvex Inter-X glasses and they continue to be excellent. Some of the best cycling glasses I've used, very...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-11-12, 11:04 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,852
Posted By krazygl00

I second this, and add that if you stand more...

I second this, and add that if you stand more frequently you will be surprised at how quickly you get stronger and more able at it. Part of it is also searching for the right gearing combo...some...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-12, 03:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,073
Posted By krazygl00

Now THAT would be outstanding! Now to figure out...

Now THAT would be outstanding! Now to figure out how to schedule it around wife/kid/baby...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-05-12, 09:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,073
Posted By krazygl00

Right, and Four Mile Run and W&OD parallel each...

Right, and Four Mile Run and W&OD parallel each other from Falls Church to Shirlington, with several options for hopping from one to the other along the way.

As far as local rides, look at Potomac...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-12, 01:11 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 4,281
Posted By krazygl00

Ding ding we have a winner! Shaving legs or arms...

Ding ding we have a winner! Shaving legs or arms has nothing to do with wind resistance; it is mostly about vanity and a little bit about tradition.

Every season I shave my arms so that I no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-12, 01:40 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,142
Posted By krazygl00

Jersey Pecking Order: 1. Team Jerseys/kit of...

Jersey Pecking Order:

1. Team Jerseys/kit of teams you are actually on, and actually wear/wore in races.
2. Jerseys from races/tours/events you actually rode in.
3. Matching "team" jerseys/kits...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-17-12, 08:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 711
Posted By krazygl00

Wow, that's a freaking cool video. Fascinating...

Wow, that's a freaking cool video. Fascinating to see how every metal part from frame to spokes to fenders to bb spindle to handlebars -- everything! -- was made in that factory. That is a lost...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 01:32 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,196
Posted By krazygl00

You lost me. I googled it. Still don't know...

You lost me. I googled it. Still don't know what you mean.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 12:52 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,196
Posted By krazygl00

+1 Also, I think a healthy dose of snobbery...

+1

Also, I think a healthy dose of snobbery and cliquish-ness are the lifeblood of any sport/pursuit/hobby. Roadies, Tridorks, MTBers, Commuters, Fixters...everyone hates on everyone else and it...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-12, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 823
Posted By krazygl00

Thule 916XTR T2...

Thule 916XTR T2 (http://www.thule.com/en-US/US/Products/Bike-Carriers/Hitch/916XTR-T2)

Never have to remove wheels, it is solid and very secure, and it "kneels" to let you open the bed even with...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-12, 08:30 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,561
Posted By krazygl00

These two statements don't fit together. If...

These two statements don't fit together. If you're measuring elapsed time average, ie. I left at 3pm, got back at 4:30 and went 25 miles, then getting the auto-pause to engage shouldn't matter...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-12, 08:06 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,081
Posted By krazygl00

Here's another take: you're going to have ~5hrs...

Here's another take: you're going to have ~5hrs to get to know the wheelsuckers...you might strike up a conversation and suggest they either pull or drop back and form their own group.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,898
Posted By krazygl00

Supposedly yellow lenses make things "appear...

Supposedly yellow lenses make things "appear brighter" but I think it is just a gimmick (although an expert in optics may refute this). For low-light riding you want to get as close to 100% light...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-12, 03:07 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,898
Posted By krazygl00

Uvex is great quality. They have been making...

Uvex is great quality. They have been making great optics for a long time in many sports. They were founded on an optics company so that is their specialty. I used them exclusively for ski racing...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 12:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,876
Posted By krazygl00

The BBB Falcon helmet was worn by one of the...

The BBB Falcon helmet was worn by one of the teams (I forget which) in last years TdF, if that means anything. That has to at least mean it can't suck TOO bad. Goes for about $120 according to...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 08:15 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 10,645
Posted By krazygl00

Great album. I also dig Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis,...

Great album. I also dig Dr. Dooom, Black Elvis, Sex Style[/QUOTE]

Let me add that I too am a big fan of your stylings, KK. Dr. Octo is an absolute classic but I bought that "Nogatco Rd." album...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-12, 12:04 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,489
Posted By krazygl00

I will sell you my third-hand tool. Seriously.

I will sell you my third-hand tool. Seriously.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-12, 04:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,719
Posted By krazygl00

I guess they're like any other body of water...if...

I guess they're like any other body of water...if it is moving it will tend to be cleaner than if it is stagnant. Mine get used frequently enough that I usually don't worry about cleaning them all...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,719
Posted By krazygl00

Clean Bottle - Am I Missing Something?

These are all over the place...online and in most LBSs I go to:

http://cleanbottle.com/images/bottle-lg-exploded.png

I don't see how having a cap at the bottom of a bottle makes it any easier...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 03:22 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,489
Posted By krazygl00

I'm familiar with both from my rugby days, and...

I'm familiar with both from my rugby days, and you may be right, it may be kiwi accent. I was on the fence but it sounded more Aussie to me. Could be some kind of hybrid. All I know is she...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 02:13 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,489
Posted By krazygl00

Let us not forget "DryHigh Rain Chaps": ...

Let us not forget "DryHigh Rain Chaps":

http://austinbikeblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/highdrychaps.jpg

One of the selling points of these is that they "only cost $5", which to me seems...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,489
Posted By krazygl00

It is supposed to help you set "toe in" and pad...

It is supposed to help you set "toe in" and pad placement when installing brake pads.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 37,489
Posted By krazygl00

That is one of the most profoundly annoying...

That is one of the most profoundly annoying Aussie accents I've heard in a while. Someone said "velvety"? I guess. Maybe in comparison to Ethel Merman.

My contribution to the pile: The Park...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 01:26 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,180
Posted By krazygl00

BJ stats. Wow. Wish I got enough of them to...

BJ stats. Wow. Wish I got enough of them to warrant keeping statistics.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-12, 08:40 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 17,849
Posted By krazygl00

I'm down 50lbs since New Year, and I'm still to...

I'm down 50lbs since New Year, and I'm still to fat for this sport. It was all baby weight I tell ya.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-12, 11:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 548
Posted By krazygl00

Yeah, it's in my chest...sore throat and cough...

Yeah, it's in my chest...sore throat and cough and muscle soreness in the neck. Laying off. Thanks for alleviating my guilt everyone :-)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-10-12, 11:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 548
Posted By krazygl00

Riding When Sick: Yes or No?

My last ride was Friday; couldn't ride over the weekend due to other commitments and Easter stuff (which is OK because I get my miles in during the week). But yesterday I woke up feeling awful, my...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-12, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,584
Posted By krazygl00

I doubt it is a cable adjustment causing this...

I doubt it is a cable adjustment causing this because OP reports it doesn't happen when shifting into a larger cog, only when going into a smaller one, and OP didn't mention continuous chain-skipping...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-12, 07:52 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,794
Posted By krazygl00

Compliance with the "rule".

Compliance with the "rule".
04-06-12, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,007
Posted By krazygl00

Don't bother with bushings or anything that...

Don't bother with bushings or anything that complicated. Mount the entire "trap" (front fork mount) like the one you posted, on a hinge. Use two blocks of 2x4 and a door hinge.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-06-12, 07:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 4,794
Posted By krazygl00

Let me guess- either his bike needs to be 6#...

Let me guess- either his bike needs to be 6# heavier or he needs to be 60# lighter?[/QUOTE]

Or option 3: His bike could be 5.99lbs heavier and he would still be in compliance.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 11:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,117
Posted By krazygl00

FWIW I had mine shipped-to-store and they arrived...

FWIW I had mine shipped-to-store and they arrived yesterday. Tried them on but haven't ridden them, but the fit is just as good as my previous ones and the leg "power bands" seem super-comfy.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-05-12, 11:08 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,963
Posted By krazygl00

Ok, I'll be the one to ask. What in the world...

Ok, I'll be the one to ask. What in the world are you talking about?

And I think this is obligatory at this point after 58 views and 0 replies:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:34 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 10,704
Posted By krazygl00

Jesus H Christ that guy is a killjoy. He even...

Jesus H Christ that guy is a killjoy. He even looks like a huge curmudgeon. I wonder if he sees everything in life through the prism of how destructive it is to your physiology, grumbling on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,803
Posted By krazygl00

The sense I get is that the OP is relatively new...

The sense I get is that the OP is relatively new to cycling and is eschewing "professional" cycling jerseys in favor of something more "normal". This is common with new cyclists, and once they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-12, 10:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,395
Posted By krazygl00

I agree with this. The speed measurements in the...

I agree with this. The speed measurements in the camera footage look like they were added after-the-fact for exaggeration. Look at the parts where he is going over the zebra-stripe-painted...
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