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Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-09, 06:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,509
Posted By markdago

I agree that momentum is key, which is exactly...

I agree that momentum is key, which is exactly why I unclip with my weaker foot. I get a better thrust off my stronger leg when I get the green light.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-26-07, 10:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,137
Posted By markdago

i ride to class in birkenstock sandals all the...

i ride to class in birkenstock sandals all the time. just make sure your toes aren't going over the front edge of whichever sandal you choose, otherwise they'll get all cut up from the front of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-07, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,061
Posted By markdago

I experienced the same problem (or so it sounds)...

I experienced the same problem (or so it sounds) for a time whenever I would climb. Someone suggested lubing the bit under the bottom bracket that guides the cable to the rear derailleur. ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
03-05-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,651
Posted By markdago

I did this with the Financial Times. I wrapped...

I did this with the Financial Times. I wrapped individual lines from columns (less than ten words each) in a solid spiral around my head tube, creating a never-ending seemingly random sentence. ...
Forum: Winter Cycling
02-13-07, 05:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,693
Posted By markdago

44/16 fixed on slick 23s. I actually think it's...

44/16 fixed on slick 23s. I actually think it's kind of fun. The skinny tires can cut through a lot of fresh snow, but can also throw you around a bit if you hit a bump or parallel crack or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-07, 02:26 AM
Replies: 9,750
Views: 493,470
Posted By markdago

The musically pretentious might not prefer him,...

The musically pretentious might not prefer him, but I still find his experiments in polyrhythm and polytonality to be quite fascinating. A little brainy for jazz (in my opinion - I prefer the likes...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-12-07, 02:05 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,800
Posted By markdago

My brief game theory studies would suggest that...

My brief game theory studies would suggest that PBSD might be a symptom of the winner's curse (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winner%27s_curse), especially since information in this particular case...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-17-07, 01:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,518
Posted By markdago

My first attempt (and great success) took a...

My first attempt (and great success) took a couple hours to get everything just right (maybe I'm just slow). If at any point you get really frustrated or tired of it, I strongly suggest taking a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-15-07, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 461
Posted By markdago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48C_KHwt53c ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48C_KHwt53c

eh....?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-11-07, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,592
Posted By markdago

Hmmm... That's kind of lame. Thanks for the...

Hmmm... That's kind of lame. Thanks for the info though.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-10-07, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,592
Posted By markdago

Coaster Brake Hub: Familiar Noise at the Wrong Time?

I'm back at home for a few weeks without a bike, so I decide to fool around with this old Trek in the garage. The derailleur's being pissy, so I rip it off in hopes of making it a single speed or...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-06, 09:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,596
Posted By markdago

yeah... hands off bars in emergency...

yeah...

hands off bars in emergency situation = not so good. i somehow didn't think of that very obvious fact.

but it will mostly be for if my descent gets crazy and my legs feel like not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-26-06, 08:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,596
Posted By markdago

Top tube brake lever mount?

at some point earlier this week, i finally reached a point where the fixie that i've been working on all summer was pretty much complete (yeah yeah yeah, another d-bag on a fixie. whatever. it's...
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