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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-12, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,268
Posted By luusyphre

Follow torque number on clamp or seatpost?

I just got a new bike with a carbon seatpost. The seatpost sticker says the recommended torque is 6.2nm, but the seatpost clamp says 5nm on it. Which one do I follow?

Also, does this mean that...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-28-12, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,182
Posted By luusyphre

It sounds like the computer mount probably...

It sounds like the computer mount probably failed, and that would be Cateye's fault. I have Cateye Strada wired computer (I'm betting uses the same mount) and the clip on the mount that holds the...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-05-12, 12:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,933
Posted By luusyphre

Wow, I completely forgot about this post. Those...

Wow, I completely forgot about this post. Those retainers would totally work, I might still get some, but since then I got a new pair of glasses with a light weight Nike frames (model 4143)...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-08-11, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 875
Posted By luusyphre

Old Tarmac or new CAAD10?

I have the opportunity to buy an older (2005) Specialized Tarmac Pro Dura-Ace from a guy (meaning probably no warranty). I've been looking into the new Cannondale CAAD10s and I've heard of people...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-05-09, 05:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,933
Posted By luusyphre

How do you keep your glasses from slipping?

I have normal glasses and when riding I am constantly having to push my glasses up or just ride looking over my glasses. I tried using those straps to secure my glasses in place but they were a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-10-07, 01:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,651
Posted By luusyphre

Wow, that is exactly what I just did a few weeks...

Wow, that is exactly what I just did a few weeks ago. I have been riding with the Chromoly Eggbeaters for the last year and just switched to the 6620; a bike fitter thought that it might help my bad...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-07, 03:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,570
Posted By luusyphre

Target has comparable prices, and can be even...

Target has comparable prices, and can be even cheaper if a sale is going on. Normally $.99 Cliff bars and $3.99 for a box of 5 Powerbar Performance bars.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-30-07, 03:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 998
Posted By luusyphre

Bad news pal, you picked the wrong hobby if...

Bad news pal, you picked the wrong hobby if you're afraid of breaking things. Unless you can find a computer made of titanium (just about all bike computers are plastic), it's going to break under...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-07, 01:12 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,424
Posted By luusyphre

I'm not exactly sure why I'm being quoted here. ...

I'm not exactly sure why I'm being quoted here. I was talking about how laws that apply to drivers also apply to bikers. I'm in no way condoning biking drunk (notice the quotation marks around the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-07, 01:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,424
Posted By luusyphre

I heard of people biking home drunk trying to be...

I heard of people biking home drunk trying to be "safe" only to get pulled over and given an actual DUI! So if you can get a DUI on a bike, it seems like an accident would go on your record too.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-19-07, 12:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,691
Posted By luusyphre

Same here, i used the occasion as an excuse to...

Same here, i used the occasion as an excuse to try riding to work for the first time. It was 16 miles, one way, from Baldwin Park, CA to Pasadena. The second half of the trip there was all uphill...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-07-07, 04:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,583
Posted By luusyphre

There may be one quick fix your mother may have...

There may be one quick fix your mother may have been telling you your entire life: "don't slouch!" Try to keep your back straight and you won't have to strain your neck as much to look up. It's...
Forum: Commuting
05-06-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 4,551
Posted By luusyphre

I actually quit WoW for bikes. I was 70 for...

I actually quit WoW for bikes. I was 70 for about a month and got bored. I would play for a bit and go "Screw this, I'm going to go for a ride"
Forum: Road Cycling
03-10-07, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,444
Posted By luusyphre

All helmets (at respectable stores) will meet the...

All helmets (at respectable stores) will meet the federal safety standards, and Giro and Bell definitely. For more expensive helmets, all you're really getting is style and comfort. An expensive...
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