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Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-07, 03:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By BrianJ1888

I used to work at a sunglass shop: the Radar...

I used to work at a sunglass shop:
the Radar (Range is one of the lens sizes for the Radar) is basically the updated version (ie latest generation) of the M-Frame. Unless you've got a HUGE...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-14-07, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 821
Posted By BrianJ1888

you've got the Allez Elite. It's got a Tiagra...

you've got the Allez Elite. It's got a Tiagra group with 105 RD "upgrade". Now that 105 is 10speed, the Tiagra group has been upgraded to what is essentially the level of the old 9speed 105 (your...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
07-11-07, 09:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,615
Posted By BrianJ1888

website description says rear rack mounts

website description says rear rack mounts
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 04:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,706
Posted By BrianJ1888

on a painted frame, or a car if you got one, the...

on a painted frame, or a car if you got one, the paint is "baked" to cure it after spraying. all of the solvents bake off, leaving the hardened paint. AFAIK, the "petroleum content" of paint after...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-11-07, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,627
Posted By BrianJ1888

Ultegra, and that's probably his saddle.

Ultegra, and that's probably his saddle.
Forum: Commuting
07-09-07, 03:09 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 16,879
Posted By BrianJ1888

maybe he was trying to let you know you had...

maybe he was trying to let you know you had something on your ass? other roadies, perhaps?
Forum: Recreational & Family
07-09-07, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,386
Posted By BrianJ1888

While the FX series and bikes like it are good...

While the FX series and bikes like it are good for what you describe, I'd suggest a 'cross bike. After riding a FX and Giant FCR for a while, I've found that road bars are much more comfortable on...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-09-07, 12:56 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 2,448
Posted By BrianJ1888

IU is great if you like coaster brakes... ...

IU is great if you like coaster brakes...

Colorado-Boulder would be my suggestion for location.

And, as a Gator, I have to mention that we win EVERYTHING.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 08:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,373
Posted By BrianJ1888

Triathlon geeks have been loving the Xentis...

Triathlon geeks have been loving the Xentis wheels, and so does Jan when his mechanic mounts them facing the right way. The Xentis Mk1 made a good showing at Kona last month.
Forum: Road Cycling
12-18-06, 08:19 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 5,957
Posted By BrianJ1888

student loans and scholarships

student loans and scholarships
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-17-06, 04:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By BrianJ1888

or you could do some chain guards on either side...

or you could do some chain guards on either side of the middle ring. you see that setup a lot on MTB and CX bikes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-16-06, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By BrianJ1888

the bontrager hardcase tires that came on my trek...

the bontrager hardcase tires that came on my trek were troublesome for me. it took a ton of air pressure (twice the rated pressure) to get all the lumps out.

I switched to lower volume conti...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-15-06, 10:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,232
Posted By BrianJ1888

the goo-gone we use at work says it's got "the...

the goo-gone we use at work says it's got "the power of citrus"
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-06, 12:16 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,467
Posted By BrianJ1888

i'll take winter riding in florida over summer...

i'll take winter riding in florida over summer every time (actually, every time it isn't raining)
Forum: Road Cycling
12-14-06, 12:14 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,120
Posted By BrianJ1888

keyword spammers suck

keyword spammers suck
Forum: Road Cycling
12-13-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 12,536
Posted By BrianJ1888

everybody's favorite company has a new orange...

everybody's favorite company has a new orange bike:
http://bikesdirect.com/products/motobecane/images/sprint07900.jpg

Gators love Orange
Forum: Road Cycling
12-11-06, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 678
Posted By BrianJ1888

the biggest single-day event is the Indy 500 (in...

the biggest single-day event is the Indy 500 (in terms of spectators in the stands). World Cup Final match is the biggest TV event. The entire WC has many times the viewers of the TDF (several...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-17-06, 06:19 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,421
Posted By BrianJ1888

how about just a downtube shifter for the FD?...

how about just a downtube shifter for the FD? Lance does it, and he's only got one ball...

seriously though, you might be able to run a friction DT shifter if your frame allows, and should be able...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-06, 06:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,987
Posted By BrianJ1888

bebops are supposed to have something like 20...

bebops are supposed to have something like 20 deg. of float.

but I would expect that that much is more than necessary. like others have said, as long as you don't mash, your knee should be ok. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-07-06, 06:03 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,010
Posted By BrianJ1888

as I'm a fan of Darwin's work, I suggest using...

as I'm a fan of Darwin's work, I suggest using the repaired fork.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-06, 05:38 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,966
Posted By BrianJ1888

they were probably pissed at you for putting them...

they were probably pissed at you for putting them on a specialized. they prefer their own kind.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-06, 11:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,523
Posted By BrianJ1888

any double sided SPD mountain pedal would be good...

any double sided SPD mountain pedal would be good for traffic (I use these on my commuter). not having to flip the thing over to get going at a traffic light is a nice thing. as is being able to push...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-06, 11:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 690
Posted By BrianJ1888

stems are designed to be flipped. most bikes have...

stems are designed to be flipped. most bikes have them angled up from the start, but OCPers like to have them flipped to be angled down.
Forum: Commuting
11-05-06, 01:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,366
Posted By BrianJ1888

I ride either 2.25 or 4.5 miles to school...

I ride either 2.25 or 4.5 miles to school (depending if I'm at my GF's apartment or my place). I have a minipump on the frame and a multitool in my bag, but that's it. No sense in carrying tons of...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-06, 12:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 728
Posted By BrianJ1888

maybe it's cuz retailers have a hard time moving...

maybe it's cuz retailers have a hard time moving "jelly belly" merch...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-06, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By BrianJ1888

I'm waiting for the 07 models to come in at a...

I'm waiting for the 07 models to come in at a couple of shops in town (the Specialized and Jamis dealers). I liked the Ibex though, but I'd like to ride some more bikes in person before I think about...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-04-06, 03:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 923
Posted By BrianJ1888

but the rubber sleeve picks up grit that WILL mar...

but the rubber sleeve picks up grit that WILL mar the paint. the whole point is to have a "sacrificial layer" that will wear rather than the paint itself.

you can buy the 3m ClearBra stuff in...
Forum: Commuting
11-04-06, 02:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,374
Posted By BrianJ1888

as long as they're adjusted properly and kept...

as long as they're adjusted properly and kept clean (don't touch em) they should last a good while. if they're clean and well adjusted, they'll stop better, so you won't need to really smash down on...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-04-06, 01:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,804
Posted By BrianJ1888

AFAIK, his overhead is very low (no production...

AFAIK, his overhead is very low (no production space = lower costs). Think bikesdirect's prices. All he has to do is email the plans for the frame to Taiwan, and they do the rest. Using modern...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-06, 07:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By BrianJ1888

I've never seen a car abandoned long enough to be...

I've never seen a car abandoned long enough to be completely stripped, but I've never seen a car abandoned long enough to be rusted through either...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-06, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,425
Posted By BrianJ1888

don't know how they do things at your school, but...

don't know how they do things at your school, but here the school assumes any bike that is on a bike rack, rusting and unmoved over the summer is abandoned. police come and cut the locks (they give a...
Forum: Commuting
11-03-06, 01:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 662
Posted By BrianJ1888

pretty sure the coughing comes from the throat...

pretty sure the coughing comes from the throat trying to re-coat itself with saliva/goo. breathing cold, dry air dries out the throat, so it secretes a lot of fluid to get it back to normal. the...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-06, 12:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 616
Posted By BrianJ1888

ok, so don't leave your bike in the trunk. who...

ok, so don't leave your bike in the trunk. who does that anyway?
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-06, 12:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,159
Posted By BrianJ1888

soul breaks? what happens when your sould breaks,...

soul breaks? what happens when your sould breaks, slvoid? it sounds painful.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-03-06, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 882
Posted By BrianJ1888

kinda sounds like you already know the answer....

kinda sounds like you already know the answer. get the TriX and enjoy the ride.
Forum: Commuting
11-02-06, 03:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,248
Posted By BrianJ1888

yeah, he could've just done a century...

yeah, he could've just done a century...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-06, 11:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,248
Posted By BrianJ1888

his legs don't reach the pedals...

his legs don't reach the pedals...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-06, 09:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,248
Posted By BrianJ1888

I'm glad there was instant recognition for that...

I'm glad there was instant recognition for that reference.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-06, 06:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,804
Posted By BrianJ1888

actually, better I found a better idea. a...

actually, better I found a better idea.

a custom Sibex frame is $1300. Can't remember a bad thing ever being said about their cross frames.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-06, 06:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,804
Posted By BrianJ1888

Habanero will build you a custom ti frame for...

Habanero will build you a custom ti frame for 1200. I've heard mixed reviews on their stuff though. It seems some aren't crazy about the fact that they're build in Asia.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-06, 06:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
Posted By BrianJ1888

OT, but Hiaasen was here speaking at the...

OT, but Hiaasen was here speaking at the University last week. My GF and I went (I've read his stuff in since I was a HS young'n). It's really crazy to hear him in person, where he doesn't have to...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-06, 06:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,248
Posted By BrianJ1888

I've heard if you turn it up to 400w, you can...

I've heard if you turn it up to 400w, you can drop a greyhound.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-06, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By BrianJ1888

I know about the raised BB and all that, but I...

I know about the raised BB and all that, but I rode a 52cm Bianchi and a Tricross and they were great. The 54cm JTS was sized more like a 56. Even the mechanic mentioned it was oddly sized (they'd...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
11-01-06, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By BrianJ1888

I noticed that the JTS was oddly oversized. The...

I noticed that the JTS was oddly oversized. The dealer in town had a demo in 54cm, but it was huge, I usually ride 52 and I had to lower the seat almost all the way to the top tube. If I get one it...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-06, 09:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
Posted By BrianJ1888

I'm hoping to see him again sometime. Maybe...

I'm hoping to see him again sometime. Maybe he'll up the ante and do the Floyd Landis dump the bottle over his head. With a bottle of OE, that would be awesome.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-31-06, 07:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,159
Posted By BrianJ1888

Is JTS the only one?

I'm looking for a cross bike to do some short commutes, weekend road rides, and some light offroading.

I've got a budget of $1400.

Criteria I'm looking for are:
Double Crankset
105 or better...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-06, 04:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,018
Posted By BrianJ1888

Sighting: Almost the TDF

So, I'm going in to work today during 5pm rush (driving since I get off later than I'd like to ride), and this guy rolls by on a rusty WalMart MTB. He reaches down and grabs a bottle, wrapped in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-30-06, 10:20 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,141
Posted By BrianJ1888

last bar I worked at had the digital touchscreen...

last bar I worked at had the digital touchscreen jukebox. customers ate it up. you got access to more songs than any disc box I've ever seen.
Forum: Commuting
10-28-06, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,737
Posted By BrianJ1888

there is a huge markup on BIKE tights, but...

there is a huge markup on BIKE tights, but generic athletic tights can be had for good prices if you look around. Not sure if you need to get real bike tights (with chamois) since you could always...
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