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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-29-06, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,754
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Thanks for your responses...anyone have...

Thanks for your responses...anyone have experience with using Shimano 9 speed cassettes on Campy 9 drivetrains? What I'm really looking for is to have the 11x28 in the back, regardless of brand, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-28-06, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,754
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Miche cassettes

Hello, I'm looking for some more information on Miche cassettes...the versatility in gearing is my biggest concern in this particular application as I am trying to build my 'cross bike with a single...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-08-06, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 961
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Mine came pretty quickly last February...I've had...

Mine came pretty quickly last February...I've had nothing but good customer service experience, although I do remember him being out of town once, so maybe he is out again and that's why you haven't...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-27-06, 02:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By BarconsOrBust

haha oops...ok well, I'll just say that in Daniel...

haha oops...ok well, I'll just say that in Daniel Coyles book, the bit about Bruynell repeating "Hoa-noa" was more about race strategy than fear of Horner I think. It was to remind Lance that...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
01-27-06, 06:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 724
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Who called him an underachiever? All I saw was...

Who called him an underachiever? All I saw was 'underrealized' in the OP, and I assume that means underrealized by others?
Forum: Road Cycling
01-19-06, 10:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,719
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Well you might guess what side I'm on. I love...

Well you might guess what side I'm on. I love the ability to switch into friction shifting, the absolute precision shifting up or down while indexed, and simplicity, cost, rebuildability, etc. That...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 05:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 718
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I have an older Vetta HRM that seems to work fine...

I have an older Vetta HRM that seems to work fine with the Cateye DW
Forum: Road Cycling
01-17-06, 09:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,809
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I taught Lance and Miggy how to bonk back when I...

I taught Lance and Miggy how to bonk back when I first started riding.
Forum: Road Cycling
01-15-06, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,095
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Custom Jerseys

Does anybody know of an internet company that will do custom jerseys for a team of 10-12 in less than 2 months? Experiences with quality and cost would be appreciated as well. Thanks!
Forum: Road Cycling
12-31-05, 06:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 429
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Also I'm sure the support offered by the shoes...

Also I'm sure the support offered by the shoes makes a huge difference in which muscles your using...walking up stairs in flip flops is probably the efficiency equivalent of pedaling with your heels...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-30-05, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 471
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I have a quarter-inch-long gash (punctured all...

I have a quarter-inch-long gash (punctured all the way through) in the sidewall of one of my Michelin Pro2Race tires. Is there a safe and reliable way of repairing this? I only plan on using them...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-23-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 3,459
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Forget danger, sound quality, whatever. If...

Forget danger, sound quality, whatever.

If you need a distraction to make your ride more enjoyable, you don't like riding your bike enough.
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-17-05, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 329
Posted By BarconsOrBust

http://www.velonews.com/images/int/8751.12313.f.jp...

http://www.velonews.com/images/int/8751.12313.f.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 04:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,684
Posted By BarconsOrBust

In addition to Truvativ, SRAM owns Avid and...

In addition to Truvativ, SRAM owns Avid and Rockshox. Also, I think SRAM used to be Sachs.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,684
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Easton owns velomax. FSA owns VisionTech...

Easton owns velomax.

FSA owns VisionTech (really VisionTech is just the 'aero division' of FSA).
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-05, 04:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 995
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I got a carbon post for the weight difference and...

I got a carbon post for the weight difference and shortly thereafter it cracked. Even though it was most likely my fault for overtightening it, I am still resentful that I learned the hard way that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 02:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I don't have a problem with people wearing them,...

I don't have a problem with people wearing them, because I do equate that to supporting your favorite World Champ or just being a fan of the sport in general. I do have a problem with companies that...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-12-05, 07:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I agree with that, although I also recognize that...

I agree with that, although I also recognize that pro cycling is very much about sponsorships, and that the stripes help sell. But where does a company get off putting the stripes on if their...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-05, 09:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 903
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Actually I'm just wondering what's with the...

Actually I'm just wondering what's with the whoring out of the World Championship stripes. I can't imagine that every single piece of equipment out there has been used to win the World Championship....
Forum: Road Cycling
12-09-05, 04:49 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 8,544
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Hold on everyone...this story is clearly...

Hold on everyone...this story is clearly bogus...how do I know? Because I road with Lance today. I was on the trainer as he and Jose Luis (J.L. as I know him) were pulling away from me in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-06-05, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Cannondale has no in house parts...that is...

Cannondale has no in house parts...that is hilarious.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-05-05, 09:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,047
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I hate the wind. Love the climbs. I think...

I hate the wind. Love the climbs. I think there's a big difference in the sense of accomplishment. Riding a flat at like 16 mph with lactic burn makes me go :mad: . Making it to the top of a...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-05, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Mine actually does have enough to do it. I have...

Mine actually does have enough to do it. I have it flipped right now and the seat is level with the ground. I am pretty sure it will work, I'm just wondering if I am risking any structural...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-04-05, 11:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 586
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Reversing the seatpost?

Does anyone know any reason why I should not reverse my seatpost so that the setback actually sets me forward for a better time trial position when I have aero clipons on my bars? It's not a bent...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 829
Posted By BarconsOrBust

So since I ruined it myself do you think I'm out...

So since I ruined it myself do you think I'm out of luck??? I don't recall a warranty card upon purchase. Has anyone dealt with Alpha Q (or True Temper I suppose).

I'm going to go have a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-01-05, 05:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 829
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Just went to move my Alpha Q Prolite seatpost up...

Just went to move my Alpha Q Prolite seatpost up a little and noticed that the thing is clearly damaged. The whole thing is intact, but there is one crack running up and down, about 1 inch long,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-30-05, 06:21 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,895
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Trolls are only a myth if we don't respond to...

Trolls are only a myth if we don't respond to them...may this thread rest in peace.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 10:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,251
Posted By BarconsOrBust

works, yes.....if you're lucky.....if your front...

works, yes.....if you're lucky.....if your front tire is flat and your trying to use your front brake, you are asking for an awful, afwul crash.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 10:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,251
Posted By BarconsOrBust

There are various handling situations where a...

There are various handling situations where a rear brake might come in handy...but I think the one situation that ends the argument of whether you need one or not is the one where you get a flat in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Tubular Rims - Mavic Reflex vs. Sun 19A-II Aero

Battle of the 28 hole tubular rims. Mavic's got the reputation, but the Sun rim has the aero profile at a listed weight of only 5 grams more than the Mavic. The Sun is also considerably less...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 01:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,383
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I think that analogy is off...the key word being...

I think that analogy is off...the key word being 'designed.' I would still call them rebadged Serottas.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-29-05, 12:17 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,895
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I think his pokes at bikeshorts and shaving off...

I think his pokes at bikeshorts and shaving off body hair are made in a similar context to the way he pokes at lefties. For instance, asking various Democratic district councelors whether Bush is,...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-28-05, 08:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,895
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Stephen Colbert a cyclist?

I have strong feeling he is. The clues:

1) Introduced one episode of his new show with, "Get out the bike clothes, and shave off your body hair, because you just grabbed the yellow jersey in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-05, 09:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,504
Posted By BarconsOrBust

How does the indicator work? I used to have a...

How does the indicator work? I used to have a pair of Xero wheels that came stock on the Giant I used to ride that had a small logo-looking engraving that was meant to be a wear indicator.

Should...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-12-05, 09:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,504
Posted By BarconsOrBust

A friend of mine has those rims and his breaks...

A friend of mine has those rims and his breaks squeal like crazy. I've tried toeing them in for him many times, but its always only a quick fix. I've never had any trouble toeing in breaks other...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-05, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 295
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Ride report - and all things out of the ordinary

Today I went out on a flattish 25 mile ride just to try and spin out some of the knee pain that I developed from stubbornly grinding up some climbs in the days before. It's been in the 60s here in...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 787
Posted By BarconsOrBust

the colonix program worked for me! definitely...

the colonix program worked for me! definitely nothing left in my stomach after looking at those pics...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 06:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By BarconsOrBust

...the article definitely says batteries. ...

...the article definitely says batteries.

rejoice, a debate that will put shimano v. campy to sleep:

energizer v. duracell!
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 06:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,483
Posted By BarconsOrBust

umm what happens when the battery runs out when...

umm what happens when the battery runs out when your climbing in the mountains? or does it use a generator hub? if not, i hope pro's get used to the idea of spd hiking boots.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,600
Posted By BarconsOrBust

classy paint job...get it

classy paint job...get it
Forum: Road Cycling
11-04-05, 11:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,600
Posted By BarconsOrBust

That sounds like a great deal to me... ...

That sounds like a great deal to me...

Racing a classy steel bike like that will give a you a lot of street cred imho. You can build your engine strong enough to where that extra few pounds won't...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-02-05, 08:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,129
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Hip, if you want to get into winter riding, I'd...

Hip, if you want to get into winter riding, I'd suggest you get a beater MTB and as many layers of cheap, baggy, longsleeve, non-cycling specific clothing as you can. ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-05, 08:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Does anybody have the Crank Brothers tool that...

Does anybody have the Crank Brothers tool that comes with the little flask? I just like the looks really, but I bet the flask makes it bearable to have in a jersey pocket.

Also, Swiss Army knives...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-01-05, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 753
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Ed McMahon goes "Ha HAAAA, yes!"

Ed McMahon goes "Ha HAAAA, yes!"
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-05, 09:02 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 6,877
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I think the funniest part of the night might have...

I think the funniest part of the night might have been the Bud Light 'Venus de Milo' commercial. I doubt it was the premier, but it was worth a chuckle. Anyone else see it?

Also, I'll still...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-05, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 371
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Where can I get a good the Knave costume?

I wanna be realllly scary for halloween. What's everyone else being? I heard the knave smells lycra from 300 miles away, and it makes him hungry.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-29-05, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,535
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I turned an 80's Univega Gran Premio into a fixed...

I turned an 80's Univega Gran Premio into a fixed gear with Ritchey Speed Max cross tires. I put a Surly Crosscheck fork on it, so no issues with the front tire. In the rear, however, I had a...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-28-05, 09:24 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 15,674
Posted By BarconsOrBust

When you fail out of college with only 4 credits...

When you fail out of college with only 4 credits to go because of you spend all your time either biking or looking at bikes on line!!!

HAHAHAHA! ha ha ..... ha?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-05, 08:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,439
Posted By BarconsOrBust

Whoa whoa whoa.....this thread got off to bad bad...

Whoa whoa whoa.....this thread got off to bad bad start. Shifters? We don't need to stinkin' shifters! Be they down tube, barcons, thumbies, twistgrips *shudders*, they're just added weight when...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-05, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 521
Posted By BarconsOrBust

I agree that square tapered BBs are dandy, and...

I agree that square tapered BBs are dandy, and acknowledge that racers have used them for a long long time, but most of today's pro teams would be using outboard bearing systems, right? I'm being...
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