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Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-05, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 716
Posted By pilotpat

Sweet.

Sweet.
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-05, 05:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,702
Posted By pilotpat

And here it is packed (the wheels are behind the...

And here it is packed (the wheels are behind the fabric spacer in the suitcase).
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-21-05, 05:47 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,702
Posted By pilotpat

Let's try this with a real attachment. Here it...

Let's try this with a real attachment. Here it is put together:
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-20-05, 08:05 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,702
Posted By pilotpat

http://groups.msn.com/bicyclingforumpicpost/shoebo...

http://groups.msn.com/bicyclingforumpicpost/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=10031
Forum: Folding Bikes
04-09-05, 06:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

My thoughts after a relatively hard week of...

My thoughts after a relatively hard week of riding my new Break Away frame (built up by GVHbikes with DA).

1. The rear triangle is a lot stiffer than I expected, especially considering the...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-31-05, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By pilotpat

We'll see about full-up packing - probably will...

We'll see about full-up packing - probably will do it at least once in the next couple months before packing it out to "home" in Greece. I'll probably do the same - take lots of time to wrap/pack it...
Forum: Folding Bikes
03-28-05, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By pilotpat

New Break Away... pic

My Break Away is up and running. Just waiting for a break in the weather to give it a longer ride.

http://groups.msn.com/bicyclingforumpicpost/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=10031

From...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-05, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 475
Posted By pilotpat

What kind of racing are you doing? If you're...

What kind of racing are you doing? If you're doing crits, you want another set for the pits anyhow.

I've enjoyed my handmade OP/Ultegra wheels - no worries at all.

If you're looking to spend...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-05, 06:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By pilotpat

This would only work on a pretty stout touring...

This would only work on a pretty stout touring bike (I think), but what about getting a "banana" seat off the Schwinn website (they're remaking the Stingray now)? I think the back bar would bolt to...
Forum: Touring
03-17-05, 06:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,792
Posted By pilotpat

OK - saw the rest of the thread, that you are...

OK - saw the rest of the thread, that you are probably looking at a lower price. However, if you're planning to go with a national brand as such, I'd recommend that the best place you can find out...
Forum: Touring
03-17-05, 05:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,792
Posted By pilotpat

Don't know where your budget breakpoint is, but...

Don't know where your budget breakpoint is, but have you considered the new Ritchey Break Away Cross? - www.ritcheylogic.com

Tom, at GVHbikes.com, once they reopen (they closed due to Gary's death...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-05, 07:05 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,099
Posted By pilotpat

Richardson BikeMart is an awesome shop - just...

Richardson BikeMart is an awesome shop - just unbelievably huge, though. "Limited selection" someone said? Maybe for some brands, but the place must have a thousand plus bikes on the floor, with...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-03-05, 03:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,653
Posted By pilotpat

1. Get beat in a sprint to a county line sign by...

1. Get beat in a sprint to a county line sign by each of my kids.
2. Still be wiley enough so I can still manage to sneak a win every once in a while.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-05, 07:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,653
Posted By pilotpat

Riding in Greece is for the most part highly...

Riding in Greece is for the most part highly overrated. Can't even imagine riding my bike in Athens. Not allowed to ride past the tourist gates to the Acropolis anyhow.

Some Islands might be...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-05, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,100
Posted By pilotpat

Been 15 yrs since I've been down there - they had...

Been 15 yrs since I've been down there - they had just banned a few more types of rifles, which was making them very cheap for those of us who could get them out of the country. Sadly, I was a...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-25-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 866
Posted By pilotpat

Agreed - get the kids on bikes. It's a hoot. ...

Agreed - get the kids on bikes. It's a hoot.

We've got a Burley the youngest (<1) goes in behind either our MTBs or road tandem. The 4 and 6yo girls ride along on their bikes. For long rides,...
Forum: Touring
02-23-05, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 862
Posted By pilotpat

#1 - "Relative wind" (an aerodynamic term). ...

#1 - "Relative wind" (an aerodynamic term). Basically the actual wind velocity minus your velocity. So if the wind is 10mph your back, and you're going 20mph, the relative wind is a 10mph headwind....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-05, 03:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,008
Posted By pilotpat

Having crashed bad in a gravelly area without...

Having crashed bad in a gravelly area without gloves once, I'll never ride without them again. Had road rash everywhere, but the worst gravel imbedding was in my palms, and required maybe a half...
Forum: Touring
02-23-05, 03:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By pilotpat

Ihr Englisch ist viel besser als mein Deutsch! ...

Ihr Englisch ist viel besser als mein Deutsch! (And actually your writing is better than some "native" English speakers I deal with).

Thanks to both of you for a great description of the Tour. ...
Forum: Touring
02-22-05, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 991
Posted By pilotpat

I did part of a cross-America trip (I could only...

I did part of a cross-America trip (I could only get 2 weeks of leave) a few years ago. One of the women in the group had suffered a bad accident a while prior and had a leg that was significantly...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-05, 05:15 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 28,339
Posted By pilotpat

GREECE checking in. I'm up for it - I'm in...

GREECE checking in.

I'm up for it - I'm in Greece. No safe passages from coast to coast, but we can at least do a touch and go here.

Will be riding Virginia Beach area this spring. France...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-19-05, 03:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,839
Posted By pilotpat

Fastest I've seen so far was a German Shepherd...

Fastest I've seen so far was a German Shepherd mix here in Greece. I was at about 55km/hr (35mph) sprint (not quite sure - no max spd function on my computer) - slight downhill, and he was still...
Forum: Touring
02-18-05, 02:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,324
Posted By pilotpat

I've used UPS, no problems and pretty reasonable....

I've used UPS, no problems and pretty reasonable. It's a bit of a job to get it all disassembled - you can get a box from your LBS for free likely. Last time I used UPS - $30-ish bucks TX to SFO. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-18-05, 01:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 4,217
Posted By pilotpat

My decision (just ordered a bike with DA9 + FSA...

My decision (just ordered a bike with DA9 + FSA SL-K compact) really came around to simplicity and versatility. Just a lot easier to swap cassettes than a crankset/chainwheel.

With the compact, I...
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-18-05, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By pilotpat

Thanks all for your options. She's pretty tall...

Thanks all for your options. She's pretty tall (95th percentile for her age), as is her 4yo sister. Again, we'll see how her interest is in another year when we get back to the US and real bike...
Forum: Touring
02-17-05, 10:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 636
Posted By pilotpat

Going to 2005 TdF!

I have the opportunity to fly up for maybe 4 days to the TdF. Will bring my bike and plan to go pretty light (probably only what fits into the bag along with my Ritchey Break-Away, plus a carry-on)....
Forum: Recreational & Family
02-17-05, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By pilotpat

When to step up to a "real" bike?

My oldest daughter is on a 16" wheeled bike that's way too small for her, but where we are overseas anything I buy for her will be pure junk. She loves to ride - her longest ride yet was just about...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-05, 04:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 466
Posted By pilotpat

Not quite on topic, but this reminds me of a...

Not quite on topic, but this reminds me of a thread a few years back on Bicycling Mag's forums. Some guy made a snotty comment about a newbie racer daring to carry a waterbottle on a CAT4/5 crit, or...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-16-05, 06:09 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 4,271
Posted By pilotpat

I've had few problems just talking with people...

I've had few problems just talking with people that I meet. If I meet up with people doing a similar pace, I'll ask if I can glom on to the pack, and then I'm extra-vigilant about all the etiquette...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-05, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,665
Posted By pilotpat

Before you spend any money, take it back to the...

Before you spend any money, take it back to the LBS and have them check your fit. You may be surprised how much a 1/2 cm or so on the seat height, or a different stem may help.

If you didn't buy...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-05, 11:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,525
Posted By pilotpat

Wow. I've ridden these since early 2001 without...

Wow. I've ridden these since early 2001 without any of those problems. Did have a bad blowout with tread separation on one on a tour through the SCal desert (I think we were around Baker?), but the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-12-05, 12:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,525
Posted By pilotpat

I still think one of the best values in a fast...

I still think one of the best values in a fast TRAINING tire are the Performance Forte Kevlars. Very puncture-resistant, light, durable (My best so far is about 3k on the rear, a bit more on the...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-05, 03:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,658
Posted By pilotpat

My hill ride (which I haven't done for couple...

My hill ride (which I haven't done for couple weeks) is out my door, 9km flat to the hill base, and then up Mt KatyOlympus (one range south of Mt Olympus). Avg grade over 10% - 14km and 1500-ish m...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-10-05, 03:27 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,911
Posted By pilotpat

When I ditched my MTB and started serious road...

When I ditched my MTB and started serious road riding 5 years ago, I really wish somebody had given me that type of advice. I did my best to prep - reading all the stuff I could, and putting some...
Forum: Folding Bikes
02-10-05, 02:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

www.gvhbikes.com I think (not sure) I snagged...

www.gvhbikes.com
I think (not sure) I snagged his last 56cm, but he's got some in other sizes in stock (currently $995 frame/fork).

He also said he could have any of his Gary V frames built up...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-05, 07:40 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 6,130
Posted By pilotpat

I firmly believe that any time you top 155, you...

I firmly believe that any time you top 155, you should be reaching for the gear handle. But that's just me.

As to Trek's. Whatever. This is the type of thing that gives roadies a "snob"...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-28-05, 02:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

Considered it - looks like a nice bike, but was...

Considered it - looks like a nice bike, but was looking for a performance upgrade from there.

The 04 was all I could find in the Dahon, and it's a mix of 105 and Ultegra.
The 05 on the Dahon...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-05, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

By the way, I brought up the idea to Ritchey...

By the way, I brought up the idea to Ritchey about a simple travel-size (not bike wedge size) torque wrench you could just keep in the bag, and it got passed to their R&D guys. Would be cool if they...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-27-05, 04:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

Well, I did it. Was planning on getting the...

Well, I did it. Was planning on getting the Cross version, but frame availability, my desire for a new pure road machine, and a humongous deal convinced me to go with an 04 Road Break Away. Will...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-24-05, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

Thanks a ton for the words. I just got the "go"...

Thanks a ton for the words. I just got the "go" from my wonderful wife to start the purchase process. Plan is to build up their Cross frame for delivery to me when I arrive back in the States for a...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-24-05, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,019
Posted By pilotpat

Finally found a pic of the frame. ...

Finally found a pic of the frame.

http://www.bikemag.com/news/interbike/interbikept2/index2.html
Forum: Tandem Cycling
01-11-05, 06:42 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 12,303
Posted By pilotpat

Go used. Lots of tandems get limited use, and...

Go used. Lots of tandems get limited use, and you can find a 2-10 yr old bike in outstanding condition for a bargain.

I have ridden tandems over a wide range of price ranges. Our first was an...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
01-11-05, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,019
Posted By pilotpat

Ritchey Break Away Cross Buildup

Building my first CX bike, and planning on doing it on the new Ritchey Break Away Cross (when it gets delivered). Pretty much the same geometry as the Swiss, with a carbon fork of some sort, but...
Forum: Folding Bikes
01-11-05, 06:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,766
Posted By pilotpat

My first post - will probably cross-post it at...

My first post - will probably cross-post it at the CX forum.

I'm finishing my "want list" on my next bike, and probably going to build up one of the new Ritchey Break Away cross bikes. They've...
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