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Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 10:30 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,034
Posted By SumoMuffin

Kittel is a top pro because the guy can sprint...

Kittel is a top pro because the guy can sprint like nobody else. Not because he is winning stages on descents. Races are not won because physics allows a heavier rider to go faster downhill. This...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-14, 09:44 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,034
Posted By SumoMuffin

Based on physics a heavier rider will descend...

Based on physics a heavier rider will descend faster, but it's a moot point since the advantage gained on the descent is a fraction of the disadvantage that heavier rider has on the climb up the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-14, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,671
Posted By SumoMuffin

Neat bike. I would be weary riding it if you are...

Neat bike. I would be weary riding it if you are going to push it hard or are a heavyset rider. I've heard offhand stories about those being apt to failure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-14, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,464
Posted By SumoMuffin

Loose Phil Wood Front Hub

I have a NOS Phil Wood front hub that I got for free from a friend. I built it up, and when it's skewered into a fork it has noticeable play in the axle. You can feel it off of a fork too but it's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-14, 10:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,508
Posted By SumoMuffin

Exactly, well said. For some people a BD...

Exactly, well said.

For some people a BD bike might work out well, and you may never know or need to know the difference between it and a nicer bike. It's naive, though, to think that they are...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,508
Posted By SumoMuffin

I've seen a few BD bikes and ridden a couple. My...

I've seen a few BD bikes and ridden a couple. My opinion is that they have awkward frames with poorly designed geometries. I rode a carbon Motobecane hybrid with upper level shimano components and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-29-14, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,031
Posted By SumoMuffin

I cross paths with a black cat every day, no...

I cross paths with a black cat every day, no problems yet! Squirrels on the other hand.....

...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 06:56 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 9,203
Posted By SumoMuffin

Awesome video, it's so much more intense from...

Awesome video, it's so much more intense from that perspective. I feel like if I was riding in that peloton I would cause a crash in a heartbeat.:p
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 06:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,601
Posted By SumoMuffin

I think short of getting it professionally...

I think short of getting it professionally repainted anything you do to try and cover it up will look worse than the original logo. The original logo is also under the clear coat. Unless you can...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,841
Posted By SumoMuffin

Didn't you know all the cool kids are riding on...

Didn't you know all the cool kids are riding on roofs now??!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-23-14, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27,281
Views: 6,580,841
Posted By SumoMuffin

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQl7wWrp12A/U3v...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PQl7wWrp12A/U3vbMP5ZmnI/AAAAAAAAAHg/LfA6dmRX56Q/w901-h676-no/IMG_1877.JPG
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-14, 04:51 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 39,326
Posted By SumoMuffin

My first Tarmac, 2012 Race Rival, and current...

My first Tarmac, 2012 Race Rival, and current bike 2013 Tarmac Pro, respectively. Both bikes are awesome. I haven't really ridden much other than the Tarmac when it comes to high end carbon stuff,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 07:30 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 54,367
Posted By SumoMuffin

2013 Tarmac, absolutely love this bike! The...

2013 Tarmac, absolutely love this bike! The first two pics are from when I first brought it home, don't really have too many pictures of her.


...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 07:12 PM
Replies: 151
Views: 7,084
Posted By SumoMuffin

I never got this mentality of being elitist...

I never got this mentality of being elitist towards the stereotypical elitist, spandex wearing, weight-weenie roadie. Sort of like being a non-non-conformist. As if we're a**holes because we choose...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,555
Posted By SumoMuffin

I have a Polish national champion jersey that I...

I have a Polish national champion jersey that I wear regularly. I'm Polish and like OPQ so it works well, plus the design is cool. I don't think anyone has mistaken me for Kwiatkowski yet. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-14, 07:25 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,172
Posted By SumoMuffin

Looks awesome so far!

Looks awesome so far!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-14, 09:03 AM
Replies: 143
Views: 27,172
Posted By SumoMuffin

This is awesome, keep posting updates. One of my...

This is awesome, keep posting updates. One of my friends has this same bike, its neat to see a new spin on it.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-14, 08:59 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,788
Posted By SumoMuffin

Now that's scary, I hate it when cars pass me on...

Now that's scary, I hate it when cars pass me on fast downhills.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-14, 10:33 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,757
Posted By SumoMuffin

Specialized, because they make great bikes, I...

Specialized, because they make great bikes, I love my Tarmac; and I work for a Specialized dealer.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 7,788
Posted By SumoMuffin

56mph here, my friend at the bottom the hill said...

56mph here, my friend at the bottom the hill said I sounded like a car coming down. Good stuff.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 03:55 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,463
Posted By SumoMuffin

Very true. Doing 80 miles on a Walmart mountain...

Very true. Doing 80 miles on a Walmart mountain bike is impressive. Once you get on some nice gear you will be a monster.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-18-14, 03:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,463
Posted By SumoMuffin

I know you said not to say it, but considering...

I know you said not to say it, but considering the cost of upgrades and the fact that the Denali isn't exactly cheap new you could have just found a better used bike off the bat, saved money and had...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 14,405
Posted By SumoMuffin

A guy I used to work with had a Ridley Damocles,...

A guy I used to work with had a Ridley Damocles, one of the last model years they were still made in Belgium. Really nice bike in terms of looks and performance.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-10-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,999
Posted By SumoMuffin

In my experience people most often give either...

In my experience people most often give either too much or too little space. Too much meaning they go into the other lane too far risking a collision with oncoming traffic. In the last week I've...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-14, 06:28 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,507
Posted By SumoMuffin

I'm 26, 6'1", 155lbs, slim build. I've had the...

I'm 26, 6'1", 155lbs, slim build. I've had the dizziness issue when standing quickly for most of my life as well. What's helped me the most is cycling (which you already do), but more recently yoga...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-09-14, 06:14 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,237
Posted By SumoMuffin

When I upgraded from an aluminium Fuji to a 2012...

When I upgraded from an aluminium Fuji to a 2012 Tarmac sl3 I immediately felt the increased stiffness and power transfer in the frame. Likewise when I upgraded from my sl3 Tarmac to my 2013 sl4...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-13, 03:45 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,700
Posted By SumoMuffin

Ok guys, wow this got out of hand. Let me shed...

Ok guys, wow this got out of hand. Let me shed some light.

I've checked it over there are no two consecutive spokes going to the same flange, they alternate perfectly all the way around. Any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-13, 01:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,700
Posted By SumoMuffin

No the wheel came with the same type of spokes...

No the wheel came with the same type of spokes 2.0/1.8/2.0, but the 2.0 portion was longer on the dt spokes. They are tensioned to 105kgf, all of the spokes are the same length.

Ok, I wasn't...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-13, 12:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,700
Posted By SumoMuffin

Ok, but do you think that having them laced into...

Ok, but do you think that having them laced into the wrong holes is causing the not exactly radial spoke angle?

By nicer I meant the spokes I'm putting on are lighter, possibly made better, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-13, 12:24 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,700
Posted By SumoMuffin

Yes I replaced them one at a time, which is why...

Yes I replaced them one at a time, which is why I'm certain it came like that from the factory.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-13, 12:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,700
Posted By SumoMuffin

Wheelbuilding Woes, HELP!

So I'm re-spoking my DT Axis 4.0 wheels with some nicer spokes. The problem I've run into, and I noticed this with the original spokes, is that the lacing pattern doesn't seem to be truly radial. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-13, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,336
Posted By SumoMuffin

Spoke tension for straight gauge vs. double butted

Howdy, I'm replacing the straight gauge spokes on my DT Axis 4.0 wheels with some double butted spokes. Should I shoot for the same tension the wheels had with the straight gauge spokes, 107 kgf...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 04:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,551
Posted By SumoMuffin

Ditch the triple, way too many redundant gears,...

Ditch the triple, way too many redundant gears, and you end up with chain rub on the FD way too much. Unless it's you absolutely need the lower gearing, it's better just to develop the muscles to...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 10:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,551
Posted By SumoMuffin

Most likely better spacing, meaning the jumps...

Most likely better spacing, meaning the jumps between some gears won't be so drastic. But that being said the difference between 9 and 10 speed, especially for a novice cyclist, will be marginal. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 10:42 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,614
Posted By SumoMuffin

How did this turn into a debate about components?...

How did this turn into a debate about components? I guarantee Cavendish could beat anybody here on a GMC Denali, versus you on a multi-thousand $ Felt with the highest end Zipp carbon wheels. It's...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-13, 08:15 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 8,614
Posted By SumoMuffin

I'm not a great sprinter, but this is good...

I'm not a great sprinter, but this is good advice. After I discovered and got good at pushing and pulling on the pedals I could really feel an improvement in my acceleration and power. There's also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-13, 08:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,154
Posted By SumoMuffin

Thanks for the advice, I like the paperweight...

Thanks for the advice, I like the paperweight idea.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-13, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,154
Posted By SumoMuffin

Crack in High Flange Dura Ace Rear Hub, Would You Ride It?

So I got this beautiful Dura Ace rear hub for free, unfortunately I discovered a crack in the flange on the drive side. Would you ride this? Can I build the wheel with the spoke directly next to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-13, 08:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,283
Posted By SumoMuffin

Honestly I don't really like either. I'm not a...

Honestly I don't really like either. I'm not a fan of red bikes, and while the black one is nice white saddles and bar tape will just get dirty fast. Great bike though, if it's between the two get...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-30-13, 08:55 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,786
Posted By SumoMuffin

The Specialized ones are good, the Topeak Joe...

The Specialized ones are good, the Topeak Joe Blow is good too. Honestly I'd stick with the Lezyne though, those are really nice.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-13, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,289
Posted By SumoMuffin

Watch pro cycling, the Giro is going on right now.

Watch pro cycling, the Giro is going on right now.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-13, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,112
Posted By SumoMuffin

Go with the Jamis, you get way more for your...

Go with the Jamis, you get way more for your money. For the extra $25 you get a carbon fiber fork and shimano sora 9-speed drive train. They should be able to hook you up with some plastic...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,287
Posted By SumoMuffin

I'd keep an eye out for good used deals. ...

I'd keep an eye out for good used deals. Sometimes with a little luck you can get a really nice bike. Craigslist is your friend.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-13, 09:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,163
Posted By SumoMuffin

I've often wondered how it's calculated too. So...

I've often wondered how it's calculated too. So say you were on a 45 deg. slope it would be a 50% grade? and 90 deg would be 100%??
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 11:16 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,110
Posted By SumoMuffin

This hits the nail on the head.

This hits the nail on the head.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 11:13 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,110
Posted By SumoMuffin

I meant that mainly referring to a rider with...

I meant that mainly referring to a rider with poor skills holding a line, but then again I think that even experienced riders can have momentary lapses of skill where they swerve a bit to the left. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 11:07 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,110
Posted By SumoMuffin

No, I fully understood your point and responded...

No, I fully understood your point and responded to it accordingly the first time. My point is that if you can't do anything about hearing impairment, then ok, rely on your other senses. But if you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 10:58 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,110
Posted By SumoMuffin

So if the truck of motorcycle hits the cyclist...

So if the truck of motorcycle hits the cyclist because for whatever reason they swerve to the left not knowing there is a large or fast moving vehicle behind them it's only the cyclists problem? ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 10:51 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,110
Posted By SumoMuffin

Being deaf is something those people can't do...

Being deaf is something those people can't do anything about, they have no choice but to cope with it and rely on their other senses. My argument is not that hearing is the end all sense on the bike...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-02-13, 10:47 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 5,110
Posted By SumoMuffin

I wasn't intending the caps to be yelling, at you...

I wasn't intending the caps to be yelling, at you or anybody, nor was I intending to be disrespectful to you. I capitalized the last statement to accentuate it for somebody who did not read the...
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