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Forum: Road Cycling
01-28-13, 08:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,785
Posted By crashdodson

I got all of my cool weather gear in. I also got...

I got all of my cool weather gear in. I also got a cygolite expilion 700. My ride will start in daylight but finish after dark during these winter months.

Would you recommend I mount the light...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-13, 11:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,785
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks for all your responses. I think I put...

Thanks for all your responses. I think I put together a good cold weather kit using your ideas. now I need to clean the dust off the bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,785
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks a lot for your reply. So your tights do...

Thanks a lot for your reply. So your tights do not have a chamois in them, you wear them on top of or under your shorts?

I hate being cold so I would rather error on the side of a little too...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-13, 02:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,785
Posted By crashdodson

Newbie question for cold weather riding

I live in Odessa Texas, it doesn't get very cold here for very long but I need some recommendations on what to wear when riding in the cooler months.

Today it was 24 at 8am but that's not the...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 7,700
Posted By crashdodson

I have a problem with every hobby I get into. I...

I have a problem with every hobby I get into. I go full out until I have everything then get burned out. I am really trying to stay motivated with my cycling but at times I find myself making...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-31-12, 12:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By crashdodson

Ive been looking for a computer and I carry my...

Ive been looking for a computer and I carry my phone in case of an emergency and if I am riding alone I sometimes listen to music. So I thought since I had the phone anyways I might as well use it...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 967
Posted By crashdodson

Anyone have the rokform rokbed v3 iphone case/bike mount?

Ive been looking at iphone mounts and came across this one http://www.rokform.com/cart/Rokbed-v3-Bike-Mount-Kit.html

It looks really clean but I am unsure if it would fit on my steerer tube. It...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 04:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

The steering stem is 130mm

The steering stem is 130mm
Forum: Road Cycling
08-30-12, 02:52 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

I road 26 miles last night with a group of 4. ...

I road 26 miles last night with a group of 4. Fastest average times I have ridden so far. It about killed me cardio wise but I had no numbness in my hands/fingers and every day I am having less...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 11:51 PM
Replies: 21,340
Views: 5,206,464
Posted By crashdodson

New 130mm +-6 FSA carbon wrapped aluminum stem. ...

New 130mm +-6 FSA carbon wrapped aluminum stem.
269987
Forum: Road Cycling
08-28-12, 10:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Here are some pics with the new stem. Puts me...

Here are some pics with the new stem. Puts me right at 590-595mm seat tip to bar center. See how it works on the group ride tomorrow. 269982269983269984
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-12, 08:16 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

I ordered a stem that is 130mm with +-6 deg. ...

I ordered a stem that is 130mm with +-6 deg. Guess I will see how it works out soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 02:32 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

If the stem is 130mm but has a 6 degree rise do...

If the stem is 130mm but has a 6 degree rise do you loose some effective reach?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 02:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

After getting my seat in a more correct position...

After getting my seat in a more correct position I am pretty certain I need a 130mm stem. There are so many options. My current stock stem has a rise...looks like maybe 10degrees. Should I stick...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-23-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Just my seat changes alone have helped (Thanks...

Just my seat changes alone have helped (Thanks Campag4life). I road 20 miles yesterday and had no numbness. Still getting some butt discomfort but going to try more tilt on the smp tonight. During...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 04:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks again. I got the seat set, which ended up...

Thanks again. I got the seat set, which ended up being right on the money for where the smp book said to set it. Ha. It puts me at 571mm from seat tip to center of bars. Im going to measure my...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 02:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks for the reply. Measuring as is right...

Thanks for the reply.

Measuring as is right now I have about an inch of travel left on my rails. My seat tip to center of BB is currently 120mm. My seat tip to center of bars is 586-590mm. To...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 01:24 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Campag4Life....do you think with my current...

Campag4Life....do you think with my current measurements that I can get a professional fitting done with the bike I have at 58cm or do I still need a bigger frame?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 01:23 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

I measured from the center of my cap to center of...

I measured from the center of my cap to center of bars and its about 4.5 inches which is roughly 114mm...So I guess I have the option of getting a longer stem if needed. I would like to make this...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

I moved the saddle back trying to get further...

I moved the saddle back trying to get further from the bars. There is still about an inch of rail left on the front. So Im guessing you think thats too far back?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 10:08 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Last night we used a level and shoved it up in my...

Last night we used a level and shoved it up in my crotch and measured 34-34.2 inches using a soft tape. I just measured here at work using a book and a hard/roll out tape measure and it looks like...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-22-12, 07:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks again for your replies. I have adjusted...

Thanks again for your replies. I have adjusted the seat and the seat is lower since that picture was taken. For what its worth in my OP I stated I was 6"1-6"2...and I am pretty sure I used to be. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 10:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Here are my results from the competitive cyclist...

Here are my results from the competitive cyclist fit on their website.




The Competitive Fit
The Eddy Fit
The French Fit
Forum: Road Cycling
08-21-12, 03:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks for all of your responses. I just...

Thanks for all of your responses. I just measured the bike and it is at 571mm from seat tip to center of bars, like you suspected. I have several inches to move the seat back and can get it to that...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-20-12, 11:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,176
Posted By crashdodson

Riding discomfort/pain and advanced bicycle fitting

I recently purchased a used cannondale caad 9 4. I am pretty sure the frame (58) is a good size for me but I am having some discomfort after my rides. I just received a demo saddle for a Selle SMP...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-12, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By crashdodson

Thanks for the replies. I have a KHS AM1000...

Thanks for the replies. I have a KHS AM1000 mountain bike. It is a Medium frame size which is a 32.28 stand over. Not sure if that helps any.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By crashdodson

Question about my first bike

I am a 29 years old 6"2 maybe slightly less with a measurement from my groin to the floor of 33 1/2". I wear 34" inseam pants but 33's fit fine also.

I am looking at a slightly used bike on ebay...
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