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09-27-02, 12:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 59,440
Posted By snowman3

I was also confused when trying to figure out...

I was also confused when trying to figure out which AL was better or found on high end bikes. Seems like 6061 and 7005 are both found on low and high end... so I guess its all a wash.

For a...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-02, 02:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,030
Posted By snowman3

Still confused on SRAM. In computer terminology,...

Still confused on SRAM. In computer terminology, you use 2 words to say SRAM. "S" - pause - "RAM". Is the one syllable pronounciation like the word scram? As in, "get out of here... scram you...
09-14-02, 12:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,955
Posted By snowman3

Does "beater" or "POS" count as a name? I don't...

Does "beater" or "POS" count as a name? I don't know if its a noun or an adjective. I guess I'll have to talk it over with the old red goat and see what the bike thinks.
09-14-02, 12:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,955
Posted By snowman3

Does "beater" or "POS" count as a name? I don't...

Does "beater" or "POS" count as a name? I don't know if its a noun or an adjective. I guess I'll have to talk it over with the old red goat and see what the bike thinks.
09-14-02, 12:36 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,250
Posted By snowman3

No experience with squirrels, but lots with...

No experience with squirrels, but lots with groundhogs. The worst was as a kid on BMX bikes. My buddy was up ahead and decided to use a dead bloated G-hog as a jumping ramp. Yes, you can "get guts on...
09-14-02, 12:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 717
Posted By snowman3

For runners they say the best time to train is...

For runners they say the best time to train is the same time of day that you usually race. I would always run at lunch and in the evenings. It was hell trying to get my body loose for a 7am race.......
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-02, 01:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,528
Posted By snowman3

Freezing can be tricky, so I mainly use ice...

Freezing can be tricky, so I mainly use ice cubes. If you freeze the whole bottle you need to wait for it to thaw before you can get any water. I always found it a pain.

I used to freeze a half...
07-02-02, 02:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,454
Posted By snowman3

9sp cranks + 8sp shifters OK with 7sp cassette?

At some point I have to upgrade the 7sp drive train. I can't seem to find LX or XT 7 speed shifters. Correct me if I'm wrong on the following....

When going from a 7sp cassette to an 8sp, they add...
07-01-02, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By snowman3

I don't have any experience with flight deck, but...

I don't have any experience with flight deck, but i'm in the process of evaluating new brakes/levers/shifters (SD7 vs LX or XT). I did some reading on the shimano website (its a crappy website IMHO)....
07-01-02, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,369
Posted By snowman3

yeah, I'm still iffy on the converstion to 9sp...

yeah, I'm still iffy on the converstion to 9sp due to cost. Like other have said (I'm still figuring it all out myself), you'll need new chainring, wheel, hub, derailure, chain, cassette. Oh hell,...
06-30-02, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,369
Posted By snowman3

SD-7 vs XT, Integrated vs separate, and other brake lingo...

I'd like to upgrade my 7 speed integrated shifters/brake levers as well as the V-brakes. I'm thinking about Avid SD-7 or maybe Shimano LX or XT. I need some advice.

1: I'll need to find a set of...
06-28-02, 01:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 802
Posted By snowman3

FYI for those of you in Phoenix, AZ. Cycle...

FYI for those of you in Phoenix, AZ. Cycle spectrum carries motobecane and KHS. Their prices are identical to bikesdirect.com. If you buy local and pay the taxes you'll get free lifetime adjustments...
05-09-02, 06:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By snowman3

How do you demo a $2k bike?

I don't race but I'm looking for a decent full suspension XC bike in the $1500-$2000 range. I'd like to get LX components or above, hence the price range. I've toured the various LBS in Phoenix and...
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