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Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-26-09, 08:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,467
Posted By Proximo

I think he means ethnically asian, not...

I think he means ethnically asian, not geographically. Vinokurov appears to be of caucasian stock. If he has asian blood in him, it's hiding well.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-20-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 890
Posted By Proximo

continuous or periodic?

continuous or periodic?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-18-09, 08:15 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,029
Posted By Proximo

I weigh the same and went from a set of OP to...

I weigh the same and went from a set of OP to Easton EA90 SL. 1500g and can be found for around $500 the set (check ebay). I like them.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

There's an MTB group buy up on their web page...

There's an MTB group buy up on their web page now. It shows a 5yr warranty. It would be totally dumb for them to try and sell *any* frame without a warranty.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-08, 09:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 811
Posted By Proximo

I emailed the address on Soul's web page a month...

I emailed the address on Soul's web page a month ago asking for a shipping quote and never heard a word back. I guess you have to factor communication delays into their shipping time since there's no...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-10-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,447
Posted By Proximo

Compare this picture of an R700 to the one in the...

Compare this picture of an R700 to the one in the first post and it's obvious the gap between the large and small chainrings is too small to be a compact (at least a 50/34 compact):
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 06:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,447
Posted By Proximo

Shimano's compact cranks (R700 and R600) don't...

Shimano's compact cranks (R700 and R600) don't say "Ultegra" on the crank arm. Also, the chainrings look like standard double to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 08:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,391
Posted By Proximo

My experience is you can't hear a well adjusted...

My experience is you can't hear a well adjusted Shimano drivetrain above the wind noise. I can't imagine how that would be undesirable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 08:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,425
Posted By Proximo

Cables tapping/banging against a carbon head tube...

Cables tapping/banging against a carbon head tube can be loud. Not gunshot loud but noticable.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 03:32 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,765
Posted By Proximo

I like to think all those students are in classes...

I like to think all those students are in classes during the school year ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-06-08, 08:38 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,765
Posted By Proximo

I'm biased, but yeah. In fact, the same can be...

I'm biased, but yeah. In fact, the same can be said about the entire Front Range area. Great riding at all levels. As challenging or as easy as you want it to be. The Denver metro area bike path...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-08, 11:49 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Good move. The red frame looks great with the...

Good move. The red frame looks great with the white. IMHO, a red seat and bar tape with the red wheels and frame would be too much. In fact, I liked it better with the black wheels but you know what...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-08, 08:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,607
Posted By Proximo

I have a Ducati ST3. I ride bicycles for exercise...

I have a Ducati ST3. I ride bicycles for exercise but the ST3 feeds my soul.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photos/2007models/2007-Ducati-SportTouring-ST3a.jpg
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-02-08, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 791
Posted By Proximo

This sounds exactly like my experience. If I eat...

This sounds exactly like my experience. If I eat a lot of sweets, or drink a lot of white wine, before going to bed, I will sleep exactly 4 hours then wake up with my heart pounding and sweating. I...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-27-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 941
Posted By Proximo

The usual order for me takes about 5-7 days. The...

The usual order for me takes about 5-7 days. The first order I made was for an Ultegra groupset with R700 crankset. When it arrived 7 days later, they had shipped the standard double crankset by...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 02:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,718
Posted By Proximo

The Roubaix Elite is a great bike, no question....

The Roubaix Elite is a great bike, no question. However, the Synapse Alloy 2 has better components and is $600 less. Is a carbon frame worth an extra $600 to you? If you plan to do long rides on...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

It might also be the cables tapping against the...

It might also be the cables tapping against the head tube. That makes a surprisingly loud tick on these plastic bikes.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 07:50 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

I have "housing stops". Initially I had a bit of...

I have "housing stops". Initially I had a bit of ticking when standing up in high gear but it was the chain brushing the FD when the bottom flexed with my weight on the right pedal. The FD ended up...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-23-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,718
Posted By Proximo

Bingo! I currently, depending on my whim and the...

Bingo! I currently, depending on my whim and the terrain, ride either a triple (52-39-30) or a compact double (50-34), both setup with a 12-27 rear cassette. If I had to choose only one, I'd take the...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 07:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,709
Posted By Proximo

With the johnnyrack, the bicycle should be high...

With the johnnyrack, the bicycle should be high enough to clear, or ride up over, the hood of a car. I can see where you're coming from but even with the bike lower you probably won't end up with it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

That's the only pic I have right now so that's...

That's the only pic I have right now so that's the one I posted on the build thread. I'll take more tomorrow and update the thread.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,709
Posted By Proximo

Does it ever look pretty when you are rear ended...

Does it ever look pretty when you are rear ended on a bike?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 06:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By Proximo

Perhaps if you pay list for everything. With a...

Perhaps if you pay list for everything. With a frame I bought on ebay for $800, an Ultegra groupset from PBK and various bits bought at a discount either on ebay or Performance, I was able to build a...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 06:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,709
Posted By Proximo

This exact bike passed me on the way to work last...

This exact bike passed me on the way to work last week:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/77/Johnnyrack.jpg

It's made by these guys in Niwot, CO and they do custom jobs:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 06:03 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 3,644
Posted By Proximo

There are studies that show caffeine in some...

There are studies that show caffeine in some people causes a surge of blood sugar and insulin levels:

http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20040726/caffeine-hamper-blood-sugar-control

The resulting...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 10:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,104
Posted By Proximo

Ok, finally finished mine: ...

Ok, finally finished mine:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg117/06ducst3/bikeparts/P1000147.jpg

17lb as you see it including:

52cm PF RS2 frame and FKR8 fork
Cane Creek IS8-i headset...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-22-08, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Ok, finally finished mine: ...

Ok, finally finished mine:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg117/06ducst3/bikeparts/P1000147.jpg

17lb as you see it including:

52cm PF RS2 frame and FKR8 fork
Cane Creek IS8-i headset...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-08, 03:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Proximo

According to this, the Korso, Titans and...

According to this, the Korso, Titans and Neuvation M28 are all the same wheel:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=107675

Jensonusa.com currently has the 1530g Easton EA90 SL wheelset...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-08, 12:23 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 28,979
Posted By Proximo

1) Fizik Aliante. Felt great from the first ride....

1) Fizik Aliante. Felt great from the first ride. The longest ride I've done with it was 7 1/2 hours straight and the last thing I was worried about was my butt.

2) Specialized Avatar 143. Like...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-08, 12:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,917
Posted By Proximo

I saw one of these at Performance yesterday and...

I saw one of these at Performance yesterday and it's impressively small (thin, anyway) and on sale:

http://www.performancebike.com/shop/profile.cfm?SKU=23435&subcategory_ID=4217
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-08, 12:00 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Ditto. I installed mine last night and it fit...

Ditto. I installed mine last night and it fit perfectly.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-19-08, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

If you look at Park Tools repair site for the...

If you look at Park Tools repair site for the article on adjusting the front derailleur, they use the thickness of a US penny to set the gap between the large chainring teeth and the bottom of the FD...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 797
Posted By Proximo

I tried contacting Soul Wheels earlier this week...

I tried contacting Soul Wheels earlier this week using the email contact on their web site. After three days it bounced back as undeliverable. I ended up getting the Eastons from Jenson USA which...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 12:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 854
Posted By Proximo

Jensonusa.com has the white Fizik Aliante Gamma...

Jensonusa.com has the white Fizik Aliante Gamma saddle for $110 for the next month. The cover is microtex instead of leather so it's a lot easier to keep it white.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

The way the Token plug is designed, it grips the...

The way the Token plug is designed, it grips the inside of the steerer better than any plug I've used. The fact that it's two piece also lets you install the bottom portion in the steerer and get it...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Now if you just had a frame :)

Now if you just had a frame :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Remember to account for the 2mm or so lip the...

Remember to account for the 2mm or so lip the TK287 has when cutting the steerer. I cut mine with about a 6mm gap from the top of the stem and it was perfect. Of course, that's assuming the cap is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

I originally had play I couldn't dial out with...

I originally had play I couldn't dial out with the Cane Creek IS-8 headset I used on my RS. The problem turned out to be the crappy compression plug I was using (looked identical to the plug PF is...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-16-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,153
Posted By Proximo

Maybe I'm just being dense but while I can see...

Maybe I'm just being dense but while I can see something is cracked, I can't tell what that something is. Care to elaborate?
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

You're right. With a flashlight, it's obvious...

You're right. With a flashlight, it's obvious that it's just carbon.

I measured with a digital caliper and my frame is reamed out to 31.7mm while the Thomson post is 31.5mm in diameter. So,...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

I'd be willing to bet you're right. Given the...

I'd be willing to bet you're right. Given the initial confusion PF had over compatible headsets (Cane Creek vs Campy), I wouldn't doubt they got the seatpost size confused too. My guess is they...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 08:47 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Electrical tape is probably not a great idea...

Electrical tape is probably not a great idea because it will compress over time and the glue will act as a lube between the layers of tape allowing it to shift against itself under pressure. It just...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

I put a little grease on the inside of the crown...

I put a little grease on the inside of the crown race and a little on the fork crown itself to ease installation. I've never had a problem with grease on CF.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

Beautiful bike. I wouldn't have thought of a...

Beautiful bike. I wouldn't have thought of a white seat and bar tape but that looks perfect.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

If you want to make a shim, try cutting up an...

If you want to make a shim, try cutting up an aluminum soft drink can. It'll be a lot more durable than tape.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-08, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2,522
Views: 157,601
Posted By Proximo

A Thomson Elite can be wiggled around a bit.

A Thomson Elite can be wiggled around a bit.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-14-08, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,693
Posted By Proximo

Last year this time, DHL took three days to...

Last year this time, DHL took three days to deliver a Pedalforce group buy frameset 10 miles from their local warehouse to my home. For two days, each morning tracking would show it out for delivery...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-08, 08:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 672
Posted By Proximo

They were slower :)

They were slower :)
Forum: Road Cycling
04-13-08, 05:09 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,126
Posted By Proximo

I do. It just takes a lot longer.

I do. It just takes a lot longer.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-13-08, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By Proximo

+1. Tilting my Fizik Aliante forward 1 or 2...

+1. Tilting my Fizik Aliante forward 1 or 2 degrees made the difference for me. To the OP, different saddles effect different people differently as well. Since you're new, there's a good chance you...
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