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Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 08:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By dalesclyde

post in the proper forum or go away

post in the proper forum or go away
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 08:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,662
Posted By dalesclyde

out of 100 cyclists, how many do you think can...

out of 100 cyclists, how many do you think can change a flat in a clincher in well under 3 minutes? I put it at 20% max. I honestly think a tubular user that uses Tufo Tape would raise that...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 07:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,957
Posted By dalesclyde

You must be talking about labor costs for both...

You must be talking about labor costs for both wheels? i suspect the op's problem is just with the rear wheel as it usually is. DT double butted spokes from a shop should be $1 each and labor...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By dalesclyde

i live in new york city so the hamptons are gonna...

i live in new york city so the hamptons are gonna be priced comparably. they ripped you off, but they could have made an honest mistake. I don't care if it's cork tape, it's $20. To some degree...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 07:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 940
Posted By dalesclyde

i think thats a terrible choice of a rim. you...

i think thats a terrible choice of a rim. you say you want absolute bombproof but your going with a 420gram rim and you weigh 230lbs? not that smart in my opinion. go with a fusion at a minimum...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 07:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 469
Posted By dalesclyde

dude, did they wrap the bars in gold leaf???? ...

dude, did they wrap the bars in gold leaf???? brake cables are 10 bucks, bar tape is 20 at the most, where is the rest of the $200 coming from. My recommendation is figure out what size 13 is in...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By dalesclyde

and the neuvations are atleast 10x better wheels....

and the neuvations are atleast 10x better wheels. op is better off saving up an extra $100
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 07:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By dalesclyde

i did read the thread nimrod, he said he doesnt...

i did read the thread nimrod, he said he doesnt think it's the cable but he doesn't know for sure. Lookup the word TROUBLESHOOTING in the dictionary. eliminate potential sources of problems until...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 06:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,662
Posted By dalesclyde

FWIW, I have a set of 44mm tubulars from Yishun...

FWIW, I have a set of 44mm tubulars from Yishun bike that cost me $450 shipped to my door, arrived in less than a week from China (still don't know how I got them so quickly) and they weigh in at...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 06:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,662
Posted By dalesclyde

Sure, the key is not to use glue. Use the tape. ...

Sure, the key is not to use glue. Use the tape. there is debate about tape vs glue but in my opinion in road applications where the tires are at high pressure tape is great. I could see Tape...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 06:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By dalesclyde

WTF is wrong with you? 20 minutes to change a...

WTF is wrong with you? 20 minutes to change a brake cable isn't quick enough for you? bring it to a shop, they can do it in 10. jesus christ all mighty. there is lazy and then there is just plain...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,010
Posted By dalesclyde

ditch the compact, you can get a new crank for...

ditch the compact, you can get a new crank for the cost of a dura ace cassette!
EDIT
"you can get a new crank for LESS than the cost of a dura ace cassette"
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 05:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,120
Posted By dalesclyde

your golf analogy is inaccurate, graphite shafts...

your golf analogy is inaccurate, graphite shafts absolutely do lessen vibration and sting and give noticeable improvement to people, it's not a placebo effect. I don't know what you are talking...
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 05:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,608
Posted By dalesclyde

despite being machine built, those are all pretty...

despite being machine built, those are all pretty good options. people think handbuilt wheels are magically better but truthfully, the reason why most machine built wheels fail is that they are...
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 10:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,608
Posted By dalesclyde

honestly, I think your getting bad advice from a...

honestly, I think your getting bad advice from a lot of people here and your looking at overbuilding your wheels. You said CREDIT CARD TOURING. You also didn't say how much you weight. IF your...
Forum: Touring
10-09-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,978
Posted By dalesclyde

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X-ei4uDN5cI/TdZ...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X-ei4uDN5cI/TdZisTVP5UI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/qd4PAmIKv0w/s912/IMAG0764.jpg

Nashbar touring frame 60cm (I'm 6'3" 240 give or take a few). NAshbar Carbon fiber cyclocross...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-09-11, 09:31 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,255
Posted By dalesclyde

Yes stairl climbing will help but I have a friend...

Yes stairl climbing will help but I have a friend that lives in a 47 story bldg with the gym on the 46th floor. We decided to run the stairs one day. if you try to run them the whole way, your legs...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 09:11 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,406
Posted By dalesclyde

dude, ronnie lott had his finger amputed so that...

dude, ronnie lott had his finger amputed so that he COULD play. stop being a wuss. wrap it up, keep the dirt out of it, don't rip the stitches open.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,048
Posted By dalesclyde

i wouldn't buy it, I'd buy the bikesdirect frame...

i wouldn't buy it, I'd buy the bikesdirect frame because it's brand new. Why would your friend just buy a frame for no reason? he probably discovered some sort of issue with it and needs to unload...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 07:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,662
Posted By dalesclyde

Your not understanding, for any given rim depth,...

Your not understanding, for any given rim depth, carbon rims are lighter. a 25mm carbon rim probably weighs about 300 grams while an aluminum rim would still be over 400 grams. The problem is that...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-09-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,662
Posted By dalesclyde

I offered multiple reasons, you simply say bad...

I offered multiple reasons, you simply say bad choice with no insight as to why????
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 04:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,662
Posted By dalesclyde

I don't understand why anyone goes with carbon...

I don't understand why anyone goes with carbon clincher rims. If your going with carbon, go with tubulars. I'm so happy I did and I'll never look back. I'm going to build a 2nd set of aluminum...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 926
Posted By dalesclyde

no, it definately doesn't have duraace hubs, lol....

no, it definately doesn't have duraace hubs, lol. Dura Ace hubs have cup and cone bearings...so do EVERY other shimano made hub so I'm sure that is what that marketing line means. With that said,...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-11, 02:16 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,365
Posted By dalesclyde

okay, so your lazy. Are you a cheapskate too? ...

okay, so your lazy. Are you a cheapskate too? take it to a shop and let them check it out and/or replace the cable.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-11, 01:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 726
Posted By dalesclyde

nothing inherently wrong with aluminum. I'm...

nothing inherently wrong with aluminum. I'm 240lbs and have ridden aluminum and just sold it for a carbon fiber roadie as long as the bike fits you it should be good.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-11, 01:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,108
Posted By dalesclyde

agreed 110psi is only high if your running a 28c...

agreed 110psi is only high if your running a 28c tire. if your running 23 or even 25 c you are running them WAY too low. I run my 25c gatorskin at 125psi in the rear and and my 23c pro3race tires...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-11, 01:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,108
Posted By dalesclyde

your kidding right? you obviously don't ride...

your kidding right? you obviously don't ride very much. I've seen guys get 3 flats in one hour. Your crying about 2 in a month?
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-11, 12:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,203
Posted By dalesclyde

this should be obvious but make sure your sensor...

this should be obvious but make sure your sensor is on your rear wheel.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-08-11, 08:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 681
Posted By dalesclyde

cycling tans are nothing, you guys should try...

cycling tans are nothing, you guys should try playing golf sometime. Much much worse. Tho i do have a couple of cycling jerseys that fit my arms so tight that it looks like I put painters tape on...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-11, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 817
Posted By dalesclyde

I'm not a woman so please forgive me. regarding...

I'm not a woman so please forgive me. regarding frame size, my gf is also 5'4" and while not an athena, to give you an idea of frame size in a NON-womens specific bike she rides a 44cm road bike...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-07-11, 06:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 768
Posted By dalesclyde

the video was cool, when the guy gets to the top...

the video was cool, when the guy gets to the top of the stairs you see how much time he gains by being able to get right back onto his bike and clipped in, people are right behind him but suddenly he...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-11, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,342
Posted By dalesclyde

on another note, with all the *****ing that...

on another note, with all the *****ing that people do about bike lanes being put on city streets, why in the hell can't bloomberg find a way to simply allow bikes to ride on the paths at low speeds...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-11, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,342
Posted By dalesclyde

the transverses arent that bad. take the lane. ...

the transverses arent that bad. take the lane. The timing of the lights means a lot of cars go by but then you get a couple of minutes with no cars usually. I live on 83rd street i go 2 different...
Forum: Commuting
10-06-11, 08:54 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 3,434
Posted By dalesclyde

at your height and weight, you don't stand a...

at your height and weight, you don't stand a chance at losing 20lbs and still maintaining your strength. Losing 20lbs would probably make you a worse cyclist. fortunately, you are already height...
Forum: Touring
10-06-11, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By dalesclyde

disregard, I'm an idiot, i saw that you mentioned...

disregard, I'm an idiot, i saw that you mentioned it's hard to get 26" presta tubes de de deeeeee
Forum: Touring
10-06-11, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,187
Posted By dalesclyde

why would you drill them, why wouldn't you just...

why would you drill them, why wouldn't you just screw adaptors on? I leave my presta valves open then screw the adaptors on and keep them there works fine.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-11, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,078
Posted By dalesclyde

sram is the bomb and I agree that if it were...

sram is the bomb and I agree that if it were "cable stretch" the indexing would be off. it's probably op's hands going numb
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
10-06-11, 08:30 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,255
Posted By dalesclyde

wow you guys have overthought this big time. He...

wow you guys have overthought this big time. He has the wrong equipment for the job. As others said, this was a joke of a century regarding elevation gain. The problem is the combo of incredible...
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