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Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-12, 03:23 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,819
Posted By AddictedToMusic

That is not the most expensive fixie....

That is not the most expensive fixie. http://www.aurumania.com/
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-12, 01:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,666
Posted By AddictedToMusic

For the name of science. In a triangle: A^2...

For the name of science.
In a triangle:
A^2 + B^2 = C^2;
and A + B > C ;
In this case, A = Aluminum, B = Bull****ium, C = Carbon fiber
Regardless of your bike frame material, the quality of the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-12, 02:58 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,002
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Sorry, I was referring F1. not the american NASCAR

Sorry, I was referring F1. not the american NASCAR
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-12, 04:48 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,002
Posted By AddictedToMusic

still more interesting than golf :)

still more interesting than golf :)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-12, 03:10 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 8,002
Posted By AddictedToMusic

I guess I can see your friend's point for...

I guess I can see your friend's point for different sports emphasis on different things. In motor sport, for example, "driving skills" or "car handling skills" would be the determining factor for...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-03-12, 03:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thank you very much.

Thank you very much.
Forum: Living Car Free
05-02-12, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 870
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Sometimes I don't feel good

The longer I ride/commute, the more I encounter car drivers on the street think they own the road. It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does, I try hard to stop myself from giving the finger...
Forum: Living Car Free
05-02-12, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 935
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Imagine there's no car. It is easy if you try. ...

Imagine there's no car.
It is easy if you try.
No cars in the streets;
On the roads only bikes.
Imagine all the people riding for today.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-12, 08:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,528
Posted By AddictedToMusic

I am still confused. Your answers range from...

I am still confused. Your answers range from white to yellow to red to black.. I am not sure which one is correct
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-12, 05:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,367
Posted By AddictedToMusic

http://trends.google.com/websites?q=http%3A%2F%2Fw...

http://trends.google.com/websites?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trekbikes.com%2C+http%3A%2F%2Fwww.specialized.com%2F%2C+http%3A%2F%2Fwww.giant-bicycles.com%2C+http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cannondale.com&geo=all&date=2011&so...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-12, 05:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,528
Posted By AddictedToMusic

What is the fastest color?

I am getting tired of getting dropped all the time, and I need some new cycling clothes. My current cycling jerseys is gray but it seems pretty slow. I am wondering what is the fastest color of all...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-12, 02:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By AddictedToMusic

and it improve slightly.. but not completely, i...

and it improve slightly.. but not completely, i will bring the bike in to the bike shop and check.. otherwise.. i guess i will replace the Tektro R540 with the 105 brake set... but sigh. that is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-12, 01:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By AddictedToMusic

ok, I just tested it. without the cable, the...

ok, I just tested it. without the cable, the brake opened just a little (not fully) after I pushed them against the wheel. Let me take the rear brake out to see if I can find the pivot point the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-29-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 733
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Problems with rear brake

I post this at the Mech section.. but got no responds, perhaps here would be better. Recently I replace the brake pads on Tektro R540 (dual-pivot sidepull brake caliper) for my road bike. I followed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-12, 06:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,011
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Rear brake tension/spring problem

Recently I replace the brake pad on Tektro R540 (dual-pivot sidepull brake caliper) for my road bike. I followed the instructions with Zinn's road bike maintenance book, but I have some problems with...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-28-12, 02:23 AM
Replies: 1,870
Views: 194,481
Posted By AddictedToMusic

105 vs Ultegra: big difference in quality?

I have read quite some info about the difference between 105 and Ultegra on quite a few review sites and blogs. While some says that they are almost the same except the weights difference. I found...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-12, 06:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,264
Posted By AddictedToMusic

105 vs Ultegra: big difference in quality?

I have read quite some info about the difference between 105 and Ultegra on quite a few review sites and blogs. While some says that they are almost the same except the weights difference.I found...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-12, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 741
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Both compact and triple can get you nearly the...

Both compact and triple can get you nearly the same gear ratio, and able to get you on hills with proper training. if you said there are not too much different between other specs, then I would say...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-12, 01:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 674
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Wheelsets to go with 105 groupset

I have been thinking about getting a new wheelset as I ride my road bike more sport/training oriented instead of everyday use now. I do care about the durability of the wheelset as well as the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 04:33 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,039
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Get Bona fide road pedals instead. Bona fide road...

Get Bona fide road pedals instead. Bona fide road pedals will give you 1,200 extra watts, allowing you to cruise along at 37 mph on the flat in your granny gear.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-12, 03:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,271
Posted By AddictedToMusic

+1 toe clips. Low costs, yet work very well and...

+1 toe clips. Low costs, yet work very well and very versatile.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-12, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By AddictedToMusic

ok thanks for the advice.

ok thanks for the advice.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-12, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By AddictedToMusic

hm I see, perhaps I need a new goal then. I just...

hm I see, perhaps I need a new goal then. I just feel weak to be honest, and want to improve my performance.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 648
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Help with newb training plan

I have been road cycling for a few years now, but it is only last year that I start taking it more seriously. I mostly ride by myself for fun, as I am not competitve and I feel that I will just slow...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-21-12, 02:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thank you, I did notice my LBS have Castelli, but...

Thank you, I did notice my LBS have Castelli, but they said they don't have my size, I will ask them if they can order it for me then.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-12, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By AddictedToMusic

I am actually in Europe, and people here are not...

I am actually in Europe, and people here are not tiny really. My local bike shop sell mostly BBB stuff, a Netherlands brand, and I found them to be about the same sizing with the American brands too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-12, 05:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By AddictedToMusic

I am not in US, but could you suggest a few...

I am not in US, but could you suggest a few brands of clothing so I could see if I could find them on the internet?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-12, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 635
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Cycling clothing brand for smaller size rider?

As a smaller size male rider (5ft4), I have a hard time finding a good fit of cycling clothing. I notice the big brands, such as Gore Bike Wear and Craft, offer the smallest size "Small", but they...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-12, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,470
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Tool box set or separate tools?

I am planning to fix one of the old bike into a more ride-able conditions. I will have to change the chain, chainring, cog-sets, handle bars, brake...etc. And since all I have with me is a multitool...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
04-19-12, 01:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Posted By AddictedToMusic

SwissStop Green or Black?

I have been using Tektro R540 brakes for about a year now, and I wish to improve the stopping power by changing new brake pads. I was thinking getting the SwissStop Green, but I read somewhere that...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-12, 02:01 AM
Replies: 355
Views: 156,993
Posted By AddictedToMusic

That look real nice, what size is your bike btw?

That look real nice, what size is your bike btw?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 05:25 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,192
Posted By AddictedToMusic

I got a 2.1 as well, and although I haven't...

I got a 2.1 as well, and although I haven't participate any race yet, I feel very comfortable doing hill repeats training with it. I believe the frame is exactly the same with your 2.5. Interestingly...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 508
Posted By AddictedToMusic

I did international orders with them before: A++!...

I did international orders with them before: A++! good experience. very good customer service. Will shop again.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-12, 05:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,473
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thanks for the explanation, that make sense.

Thanks for the explanation, that make sense.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 834
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thanks, but that is Tiagra....

Thanks, but that is Tiagra. http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Cassettes-Road-Shimano-10-Spd-105-5700-Cassette/SHIMCASS922 This is 105
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-12, 03:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,473
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thank you for all your input, I do have this...

Thank you for all your input, I do have this book. But as I go through the book, I found that sometime what it said in the book is different than what the bike shop told me, people discussing here,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 03:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,998
Posted By AddictedToMusic

For the frame material discussions.

For the frame material discussions.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 10:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,876
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Could you explain what do you mean discount brand...

Could you explain what do you mean discount brand please? I actually find their stuff more expensive than Shimano. for example, a 8 speed cassette costs about 27 euro from BBB, whereas approximately...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 09:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,876
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Quality of BBB cycling tools and accessories

I have quite a long shopping list now, because I want to fix up one of the old bike I bought second-hand. I need quite some parts, and some tools. My local bike shop sell mostly stuff from BBB...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-12, 06:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,473
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance (3rd ed.): anyone got this?

Have anyone got this book and follow it? I am interested to hear what peoples thoughts on this book are. Please share your thoughts/experience....
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-12, 05:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 834
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Stock up spare parts when on sale?

My local bike shop is having a sale on the Shimano 105 10 speed cassette for about 45 dollar. But I just got my bike new last year and it only has about 2500 km on it so far, I don't think I need...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thanks, that's all I need to know, I have ridden...

Thanks, that's all I need to know, I have ridden 2500km so far. I plan to do more regular cleaning/maintenance so I could extend the chain use further too, but it rains so much in this area...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 903
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Shimano 5600 10 speed chain with 5700 105 group set?

I bought a road bike with 5700 105 group set a year ago, and was gonna replace the chain with 5701 chain today due to chain wear. When I took out the old chain, I noticed it is actually a 5600 10...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By AddictedToMusic

oh sorry i didn't realized someone post this here...

oh sorry i didn't realized someone post this here already.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-11-12, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,627
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Funny pimped road bikes

Do you know any funny pimped road bikes? please share if you do. I will start:

This has rear-view mirrors to remind us from whence we came, and a rack to carry all that we've learned from history...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,170
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Thank you very much for your explanations...

Thank you very much for your explanations Keith99, that make a lot of sense, I actually live in Europe now too, but in Germany here, most people just think the pro racers are just bunch of dopers, so...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,170
Posted By AddictedToMusic

So why US didn't want to focus on the classics?...

So why US didn't want to focus on the classics? or they just didn't happens to have the great guys for the classics?

and btw, seems like even in Low Countries, Tour de France is still got more...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-10-12, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,170
Posted By AddictedToMusic

so from these discussions, seems like spring...

so from these discussions, seems like spring classics are more interesting than GTs. Why do more people follows the GT than the spring classics then?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
04-09-12, 05:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,170
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Classics vs Grand Tour specialist

I am new to this sport, and I am wondering what makes the difference between the spring classics and the grand tour racers. I thought if the classics specialist can go all out in one day, shouldn't...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-12, 04:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Posted By AddictedToMusic

Shimano 10 speed chain, need special chain tool?

I am replacing the Shimano 5701 10 speed chain for the first time. Currently I have a chain tool that come with the Topeak Ratchet Rocket (http://www.topeak.com/products/Tools/RatchetRocket). But I...
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