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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-17-11, 10:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,048
Posted By bikeybikebike

I'm not surprised, 2.5 inches is a lot, dropping...

I'm not surprised, 2.5 inches is a lot, dropping it might require a different length or angle of stem.

It's not about centre of gravity, it's about aerodynamics. You won't notice though unless...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-06-10, 08:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,799
Posted By bikeybikebike

I used to do that stuff. Nowadays I just add more...

I used to do that stuff. Nowadays I just add more lube, let it set, wipe it off, and don't worry about the blackened chain. Give it a try, it's liberating.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 11:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,103
Posted By bikeybikebike

4% if you're from Nebraska

4% if you're from Nebraska
Forum: Road Cycling
09-14-10, 11:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 790
Posted By bikeybikebike

front to rear. it takes 5 minutes. just do it. ...

front to rear. it takes 5 minutes. just do it.

tip: if you just keep buying black tires you will worry less about buying "sets" of anything
Forum: Road Cycling
07-31-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 805
Posted By bikeybikebike

Actually, a driver buzzed me last week as I was...

Actually, a driver buzzed me last week as I was cycling two abreast (legal), despite there being another completely empty lane. I caught up to the driver and asked (yelled) at him to change lanes...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-29-10, 09:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,259
Posted By bikeybikebike

Cervelo-- I have a Soloist Team and I absolutely...

Cervelo-- I have a Soloist Team and I absolutely love it. Sometimes I think about replacing it with something carbon (like the bikes you are considering), but the only carbon frame I end up landing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-10, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,212
Posted By bikeybikebike

for christ's sake don't adjust your saddle...

for christ's sake don't adjust your saddle position (ie. lower body position) to accommodate your upper body.

1. get your leg and hip angles right.
2. take your bike to the bike shop.
3. swap...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By bikeybikebike

That said, people seem to have a ***** for...

That said, people seem to have a ***** for CAAD9's.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 442
Posted By bikeybikebike

You're spending $1400 on a bike and you're...

You're spending $1400 on a bike and you're worried about $60 for new tires? Buy the Frame and components that you want. Forget the tires!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 539
Posted By bikeybikebike

Nah, rollers suck. Who wants to focus that hard...

Nah, rollers suck. Who wants to focus that hard on being centered and smooth when you're trying to watch reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 04:28 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,369
Posted By bikeybikebike

Defunct brands get extra points

Defunct brands get extra points
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,019
Posted By bikeybikebike

I say save until you're "sure" you want a new...

I say save until you're "sure" you want a new bike. You'll know when that is, you just might not know which one you want!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 11:04 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,369
Posted By bikeybikebike

call me crazy, but I always though that being...

call me crazy, but I always though that being unique should require more leg work than starting a thread on the internet.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-16-10, 07:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,436
Posted By bikeybikebike

$500? Stolen?

$500? Stolen?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-12-10, 10:42 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,677
Posted By bikeybikebike

Although I'd generally give it good marks on...

Although I'd generally give it good marks on durability/mileage, I hit a pothole at speed and tore through the sidewall of a 4000S (2 week old tire). Not particularly impressed with the ride quality...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,726
Posted By bikeybikebike

http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2010/04/29/2/par3...

http://cdn.media.cyclingnews.com/2010/04/29/2/par3206415_600.jpg

he was like "up yours family!"
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 10:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,190
Posted By bikeybikebike

good initiative but at 70 miles i would be...

good initiative but at 70 miles i would be worrying about other things
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 10:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By bikeybikebike

these are good questions that might be better...

these are good questions that might be better addressed in the bike mechanics sub forum..
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By bikeybikebike

...I guess I walked into that one.

...I guess I walked into that one.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 640
Posted By bikeybikebike

BB install? Chopping the Fork?

BB install? Chopping the Fork?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By bikeybikebike

sweeeeeeeeeeet I've heard that...

sweeeeeeeeeeet



I've heard that wiggle sells out of stock items and so delays in delivery are very common. Any truth to that?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-10, 10:08 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,656
Posted By bikeybikebike

it's possible it will all work out. but as far as...

it's possible it will all work out. but as far as I can tell you have nothing to gain by accommodating his request, and a lot to lose.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 996
Posted By bikeybikebike

wassat? btw a very slight saddle tilt...

wassat?

btw a very slight saddle tilt downwards did wonders for me too.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21,338
Views: 5,196,234
Posted By bikeybikebike

POW! Just some consumables here. I would have...

POW! Just some consumables here. I would have passed on the pedals if i could find the plastic inserts that go in the middle if the older SPD-SL pedal bodies. I'm probably most excited for the crud...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,481
Posted By bikeybikebike

That sounds high for someone who's looking to "go...

That sounds high for someone who's looking to "go fast" and isn't looking for a collector's or vintage item. And contrary to what some retro grouches will tell you, newer components work better than...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By bikeybikebike

PS CANRBR for the additional 5% off. it's...

PS CANRBR for the additional 5% off. it's bullspit that we can't use a CAN15 coupon for 15% off, but what can I say.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 930
Posted By bikeybikebike

Yes, me. Whether you get hit with tax...

Yes, me.

Whether you get hit with tax depends on the total value of your order. ie. over 50 usually gets you snagged.

PBK delivery can be anywhere from 1-4 weeks, with ribble coming in around 3...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-10, 07:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,215
Posted By bikeybikebike

never heard of the guy

never heard of the guy
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,291
Posted By bikeybikebike

$150? have fun with your mis-sized, stolen...

$150?

have fun with your mis-sized, stolen bike!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,053
Posted By bikeybikebike

Tommy Boy!!!

Tommy Boy!!!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 3,947
Posted By bikeybikebike

80 km group ride yesterday in 5 degree weather....

80 km group ride yesterday in 5 degree weather. drank half a bottle. It'll be a different story when it's 35 degrees out.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,323
Posted By bikeybikebike

for a second i thought i had spelled TARP wrong....

for a second i thought i had spelled TARP wrong. ha!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,749
Posted By bikeybikebike

You would be a good candidate for NOT buying...

You would be a good candidate for NOT buying stuff on the internet
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,323
Posted By bikeybikebike

When stuff like that happens to me i'm always...

When stuff like that happens to me i'm always worried IT'S A TRAP!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 07:48 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,000
Posted By bikeybikebike

Actually the bank would grant you a loan because...

Actually the bank would grant you a loan because they look at accounting profit.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 07:45 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 7,000
Posted By bikeybikebike

So that they don't have to report it to the tax...

So that they don't have to report it to the tax man!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 07:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By bikeybikebike

you still have to choose which gear you want,...

you still have to choose which gear you want, when. this is more like removing what little "clutch" was involved before (trimming?). so it's more like adding paddle shifters. =P
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,539
Posted By bikeybikebike

+1 to white cages +111111111111111 to the...

+1 to white cages

+111111111111111 to the largest "garage door" yet posted on bf.

White cable housings are a nice touch too!
Forum: Road Cycling
04-12-10, 07:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,012
Posted By bikeybikebike

Is that a good reason to spend the extra money?!...

Is that a good reason to spend the extra money?! come on now!
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-10, 06:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,352
Posted By bikeybikebike

wow, i should read more carefully.

wow, i should read more carefully.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 08:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 691
Posted By bikeybikebike

find someone willing to help you out, and look...

find someone willing to help you out, and look for a used bike.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 08:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,233
Posted By bikeybikebike

To those of you that think a Sora to Ultegra...

To those of you that think a Sora to Ultegra upgrade is a waste, you've either never ridden Sora or you've never ridden Ultegra.
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 681
Posted By bikeybikebike

This sounds like a terrible idea. I would...

This sounds like a terrible idea.

I would be more inclined to spend a smaller amount of money on a second groupset. the TT bike could be cheaper anyways since you could ditch the brifters
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,352
Posted By bikeybikebike

I thought you couldn't reuse the pin on a shimano...

I thought you couldn't reuse the pin on a shimano chain?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-10, 09:29 PM
Replies: 16,062
Views: 516,225
Posted By bikeybikebike

couldn't you just ride slower?

couldn't you just ride slower?
Forum: Road Cycling
02-13-10, 09:20 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 16,233
Posted By bikeybikebike

"blah blah blah I ride *insert brand* so...

"blah blah blah I ride *insert brand* so obviously they make the best bikes" . Give it a rest already. You're worse than PCAD.

(and I've owned 3 Giants)
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-10, 02:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 26,145
Posted By bikeybikebike

I was of the understanding that you couldn't...

I was of the understanding that you couldn't exceed a difference of 16 teeth on the chainrings and have the FD's maintain clean shifting, which is why you have 54-38 and 50-34, for example.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-29-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 319
Views: 14,393
Posted By bikeybikebike

iPhones are for teenage girls. Low teens at...

iPhones are for teenage girls. Low teens at that. Be a man. Get a blackberry.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-27-10, 10:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,288
Posted By bikeybikebike

The FD is already at the bottom of the braze-on....

The FD is already at the bottom of the braze-on. I would have to dremel THROUGH the braze-on in order to get the FD low enough to maintain decent shifting.

The bike is a 2002 Cervelo Prodigy,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-26-10, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,288
Posted By bikeybikebike

Shimano 105 brifters + SRAM Rival Front Derailleur?

Hi all,

I'm making the switch from a 53/39 Crank to a 50/34. I ran out of space when lowering my braze-on derailleur, so I'm looking into options.

one option is to install a SRAM FD -- braze...
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