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Forum: Road Cycling
05-22-10, 01:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 864
Posted By Johannes

got the one above. it's a hassle to get the bike...

got the one above. it's a hassle to get the bike in and out of the stand. the crank gets stuck while adjusting derailleurs. the cable routing prevents fine-tuning of barrel adjusters. i think a good...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-20-10, 06:26 PM
Replies: 762
Views: 44,796
Posted By Johannes

render monkey

render monkey
Forum: Road Cycling
04-25-10, 02:08 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,717
Posted By Johannes

i had a wobble-issue with a pedalforce-based bike...

i had a wobble-issue with a pedalforce-based bike on fast descents as well. i'm abit over 200lbs. i replaced the extremely flexible fork (a pedalforce product) with a more rigid one (easton ec90) and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-31-09, 09:46 PM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,875,781
Posted By Johannes

no room for another bike and still in love with...

no room for another bike and still in love with my sirrus pro 2007. if i could squeeze in one more, the hooper would be it. disc brakes, internal gearhub, subtle paint job. carbon fork and seat stays...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
12-31-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,277
Posted By Johannes

i love my 705. i somehow feel that it live in the...

i love my 705. i somehow feel that it live in the back of my closet 2 years from now and feel like a relative of the ancient 205 that moved in this space first.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-09, 07:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,437
Posted By Johannes

i rode them for the past few seasons. they ride...

i rode them for the past few seasons. they ride very nice but i had a lot of punctures and they don't last very long. go for it if you have clean open roads. (not like here, 20miles of NYC to even...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-15-09, 07:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,716
Posted By Johannes

i ordered from them for about $300 last week. all...

i ordered from them for about $300 last week. all that was needed was a credit card.

i would not submit the requested information. something is wrong. i would look up their phone number in an...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,107
Posted By Johannes

fugly. looks like walmart bargain bin. perfume...

fugly. looks like walmart bargain bin. perfume and wrist watches can also be made by third parties to dilute what is barely a brand to begin with.

i would be embarrassed to wear that.

it's sad...
Forum: Northeast
10-06-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 939
Posted By Johannes

i'm glad to hear that the central park loop is...

i'm glad to hear that the central park loop is safe again. i was doing laps there until 2 years ago and took a break after i was almost hit by baseball size rocks that flew at me out of nowhere while...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-02-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,336
Posted By Johannes

i was loving the idea of the sidi foot warmers. i...

i was loving the idea of the sidi foot warmers. i was asking for opinions in the road bike section and got only negative reviews about the reliability of them. the one BS stocking them gave up on...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
09-17-09, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,083
Posted By Johannes

700 X 23 = 2097mm 700 X 25 = 2105mm from...

700 X 23 = 2097mm
700 X 25 = 2105mm

from sheldon brown's web site. the complete table is here, also other tips for calibration:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/cyclecomputer-calibration.html
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-09, 04:50 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,014
Posted By Johannes

i had a couple of bikes assembled in NYC. price...

i had a couple of bikes assembled in NYC. price range between $110 and $200. all road bikes assembled from new parts.

my favorite was Gotham/Toga on west broadway.
Forum: Northeast
07-11-09, 09:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By Johannes

i occasionally ride from brooklyn into manhattan...

i occasionally ride from brooklyn into manhattan GWB into jersey then up 9W to bear mountain crossing the bear mountain bridge into westchester and come down east of the hudson on the 9A into the...
Forum: Northeast
07-11-09, 09:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,808
Posted By Johannes

i was rolling onto the sidewalk in front of my...

i was rolling onto the sidewalk in front of my house. just a few feet as every day when i come home from work. got a ticket for $50. sucked it up and paid. well, first i waited until it became $80....
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-09, 09:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,009
Posted By Johannes

we just picked up a new 2010 specialized dolce in...

we just picked up a new 2010 specialized dolce in 49cm for my 9-year-old son. he is a 4'10". he is very comfortable on the new bike. i like that we can stick with standard wheels and components. it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-09, 01:58 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,384
Posted By Johannes

i'm kinda glad. the deal for $2.999 would have...

i'm kinda glad. the deal for $2.999 would have been irresistible. my bank account appreciates the typo :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-28-09, 07:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,384
Posted By Johannes

oh darn. another vaporware BS thread :(

oh darn. another vaporware BS thread :(
Forum: Road Cycling
06-26-09, 06:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,384
Posted By Johannes

i'm ready. i have someone pick up the bike within...

i'm ready. i have someone pick up the bike within a few hours cash in hand. number and address please.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 08:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,286
Posted By Johannes

that's good news. i will see how i can get my...

that's good news. i will see how i can get my hands on the new version. directly from garmin would be best since it would be difficult to ensure the version with a third party vendor.

i'm a bit...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,286
Posted By Johannes

interesting! how did the mounts change? i would...

interesting! how did the mounts change? i would love to get my hands on the new version.

a
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,286
Posted By Johannes

the mount is made from plastic and a few rubber...

the mount is made from plastic and a few rubber bits. the part that "clicks" into place to hold the garmin wears out after being being used hundreds of times. the part weakens and one day the garmin...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-09, 08:58 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,457
Posted By Johannes

just close your eyes and give a good tip at the...

just close your eyes and give a good tip at the other end.

http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2008/04/Car_Wash_Truck.jpg
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,826
Posted By Johannes

i don't use a daytime running light on the road...

i don't use a daytime running light on the road bike. i use a very strong dinotte blinky on the attached trail bike when my son and i commute to school/office through manhattan.

dinotte makes an...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-09, 11:25 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,025
Posted By Johannes

the smallest ortlieb mudracer is very nice. ...

the smallest ortlieb mudracer is very nice.

just enough space for one tube, multi tool, co2 16g, small co2 inflator and patches. it is a hard shell case with a rubber skirt over the zipper and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-21-09, 05:12 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,020
Posted By Johannes

on saturday 130 miles up east of the hudson to...

on saturday 130 miles up east of the hudson to bear mountain then back west of the hudson. dry up to haverstraw then another 5 hours in the rain all the way back to brooklyn. call it epic or stupid...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-20-09, 03:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 4,324
Posted By Johannes

i like the idea to combine some devices into one....

i like the idea to combine some devices into one. right now my jersey pockets look like a radioshack. cellphone, ipod, digital camera in the pockets and a garmin 705 on the handle bar.

some GPS...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-19-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,949
Posted By Johannes

your choice.

your choice.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 06:26 PM
Replies: 373
Views: 22,160
Posted By Johannes

good for him :)

good for him :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 10,023
Posted By Johannes

way cool! can you scan and post the ticket?

way cool! can you scan and post the ticket?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,040
Posted By Johannes

over here: ...

over here:
http://www.cyclowired.jp/?q=node/2624

down the page it says 398000 yen. which is $4050

"Frame specifications

Frame material 46HM3K high modulus carbon
Front fork OPUS CARBON...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 01:50 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 7,939
Posted By Johannes

no communication issue? okay. sounds like...

no communication issue? okay.

sounds like both sides want to be right based on the judgment of a independent third party. that's the expectation people have when entering couple therapy when it...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 01:41 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 7,939
Posted By Johannes

misandry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misandry)

misandry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misandry)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,553
Posted By Johannes

maybe a really large dork disc? ...

maybe a really large dork disc?

http://ep.yimg.com/ip/I/trisports_2059_123927827
Forum: Road Cycling
06-14-09, 07:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,687
Posted By Johannes

right on. busy paint job ruins it. i have to test...

right on. busy paint job ruins it. i have to test ride one of those one day. i for sure can't find anything exciting by looking at it.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 7,939
Posted By Johannes

"Unique problem with hubby on my ride" first...

"Unique problem with hubby on my ride"

first there were his rides. then he made an effort and brought you on board and it became our rides. now it is down to "my rides"?

looks pretty bleak for...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-13-09, 03:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,040
Posted By Johannes

i love the black paint job with the red accents....

i love the black paint job with the red accents. the geometry is more interesting than one could see in the pictures above. even if opera is to pinarello what toyota is to lexus, the frame is not...
Forum: Northeast
06-12-09, 08:23 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,748
Posted By Johannes

no steps on the south path :)

no steps on the south path :)
Forum: Northeast
06-12-09, 07:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,748
Posted By Johannes

there are two walkways across the bridge. one on...

there are two walkways across the bridge. one on the north side mostly open during weekdays (it has stairs and is a pain) and one on the south side which is open usually on friday, saturday, and...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 05:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,777
Posted By Johannes

same here. aspirin is very good. tried them all...

same here. aspirin is very good. tried them all for lower back pain. i was disappointed by Doan's which is made for exactly that. no effect.

i finally solved the problem by lowering my saddle half...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,777
Posted By Johannes

fixed :)

fixed :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,484
Posted By Johannes

i guess our tires are not bailout-subsidized yet....

i guess our tires are not bailout-subsidized yet. i wouldn't buy a pickup truck at $6K.

no reason to lower the price as long as they can move product. prices of road tires will hit bottom once...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,006
Posted By Johannes

i like it. it looks a bit like the colnago CLX....

i like it. it looks a bit like the colnago CLX. hope it will be a bit cheaper. made in asia i assume?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 04:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,279
Posted By Johannes

i soooo tried not to ask this question :)

i soooo tried not to ask this question :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,279
Posted By Johannes

sorry to hear. is the bike okay?...

sorry to hear. is the bike okay? pictures/youtube? :)

a week off the bike sucks. i hope you will be back in the saddle soon.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 04:46 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,484
Posted By Johannes

i gladly pay my stupidity fee at the LBS if i...

i gladly pay my stupidity fee at the LBS if i forget to order tires ahead of time at a good (still very high) price online.

i didn't find much reason to visually inspect this particular product....
Forum: Road Cycling
06-09-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 9,484
Posted By Johannes

dozens of german engineers spent weeks in wind...

dozens of german engineers spent weeks in wind tunnels for the R&D :).
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 02:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 717
Posted By Johannes

now i'm curious too? in what situation would a...

now i'm curious too? in what situation would a quick release come in handy?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 01:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,585
Posted By Johannes

sounds like you would have been fine with Tiagra....

sounds like you would have been fine with Tiagra. what a waste.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 01:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 4,521
Posted By Johannes

**

**
Forum: Road Cycling
06-07-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 816
Posted By Johannes

every day. ... and i always think i couldn't get...

every day. ... and i always think i couldn't get any better.
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