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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-13, 11:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By mistertwo

Makes sense. I did manage to get it out, but now...

Makes sense. I did manage to get it out, but now I know for the future. Thanks again!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-13, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By mistertwo

DA 7900 shifter ate my cable

Out for the Saturday afternoon ride when I notice that my RD shifter is giving some resistance when I shift; it feels like the cable is binding somewhere. Re-tuning the RD after the ride and visually...
Forum: Commuting
09-22-11, 06:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 995
Posted By mistertwo

Obviously there are limits on what the human body...

Obviously there are limits on what the human body can do, and skin is going to freeze and get damaged at cold enough temps regardless of how "tough" one is, that wasn't really the intention of my...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-19-11, 01:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,476
Posted By mistertwo

This thread has already been done, and better. ...

This thread has already been done, and better.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/585555-What-are-the-rules-for-spraying-podium-girls-with-champagne
Forum: Commuting
09-13-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 995
Posted By mistertwo

Toughness is relative. Generally speaking I think...

Toughness is relative. Generally speaking I think a good chunk of BF views the winter cyclists as a bunch of nut jobs (maybe with some toughness mixed in), but personally I've never had any issues...
Forum: Commuting
09-12-11, 05:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 995
Posted By mistertwo

+1 In warm weather I just wear lycra and...

+1
In warm weather I just wear lycra and embrace the moisture. Heck, even when it's sleeting I still wear bibs. Fresh clothes at your destination ftw.



Visit the winter cycling forum.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-12-11, 01:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By mistertwo

+1 Great work DXchulo! I've only been following...

+1 Great work DXchulo!
I've only been following pro racing for a couple years now (I also race amateur), and the Pro cycling forum is almost always my favourite place to be on BF during the summer,...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
09-11-11, 05:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By mistertwo

Agreed. The Giro just wasn't competitive enough...

Agreed. The Giro just wasn't competitive enough this year, and I didn't find le Tour to be particularly dramatic or interesting, although it was nice to see Cadel keep Andy off of the overall win.
...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-31-11, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 500
Posted By mistertwo

Yeah, what a dig that was at the end. It great to...

Yeah, what a dig that was at the end. It great to see some animated racing; keeps the GC guys working hard.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-31-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 606
Posted By mistertwo

+1 Nothing in that article substantiates the...

+1
Nothing in that article substantiates the idea that Vino is coming back.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-31-11, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By mistertwo

Haha, you're probably right, I just felt like...

Haha, you're probably right, I just felt like jumping the gun for once. Nibali is definitely the favourite for the race.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-29-11, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 546
Posted By mistertwo

Yeah that was some serious domination from...

Yeah that was some serious domination from Martin. Good work by Wiggins, I'm excited for the next set of mountains!
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-28-11, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 507
Posted By mistertwo

Wow Purito lost a lot of time to Nibali today....

Wow Purito lost a lot of time to Nibali today. Not liking his chances so much anymore, even though it is pretty early. Maybe he went a little too hard the other day?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-26-11, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By mistertwo

Just watched the highlights; nice pick DXchulo. I...

Just watched the highlights; nice pick DXchulo. I didn't think he had it, and that nasty crash definitely helped, but a win is a win.

Edit: although I suppose beating out Sagan, Freire and Bennati...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-25-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By mistertwo

I think the big teams will keep everything...

I think the big teams will keep everything organized enough that we really might see a bunch sprint tomorrow. It would be nice to see Kittel take his first stage, but I'm thinking Petacchi will have...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-25-11, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By mistertwo

Agreed.

Agreed.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-11, 02:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 532
Posted By mistertwo

Wow, great win by Rodriguez today. Looking...

Wow, great win by Rodriguez today. Looking forward to see how he handles Stages 8 & 9.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-11, 02:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By mistertwo

Yeah I've got my money on Nibali too; he seems to...

Yeah I've got my money on Nibali too; he seems to be in fine form.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-24-11, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By mistertwo

steephill.tv

steephill.tv
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
08-23-11, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By mistertwo

Soo...it's pretty dead in here eh?

Soo...it's pretty dead in here eh?
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-09-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,199
Posted By mistertwo

Successful troll is successful. Manufacturing...

Successful troll is successful. Manufacturing drama is always a part of attracting viewers.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-08-11, 04:34 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,153
Posted By mistertwo

Here's to moderation and goodwill :beer:

Here's to moderation and goodwill :beer:
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-07-11, 12:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,102
Posted By mistertwo

Sepultura - Biotech is Godzilla. ...or maybe...

Sepultura - Biotech is Godzilla.
...or maybe Ratamahatta.
...Ok last edit: Refuse/Resist.
Choices. :P
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-11, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,199
Posted By mistertwo

Meh. I would probably kick them out of bed for...

Meh. I would probably kick them out of bed for eating cookies.
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
07-07-11, 12:13 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,153
Posted By mistertwo

Lolz. wxduff let you off easy. Speculation or not...

Lolz. wxduff let you off easy. Speculation or not Cavendish has no chance at GC because he can't climb or TT; during mountain stages all he ever does is hang out in the groupetto. First year...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-02-11, 03:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 678
Posted By mistertwo

Les Vosges: great scenery, beautiful climbs and...

Les Vosges: great scenery, beautiful climbs and descents, friendly French people. What more do you need?
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
03-22-11, 12:34 PM
Replies: 9,313
Views: 3,875,359
Posted By mistertwo

Man I hate seeing all these pics of people racing...

Man I hate seeing all these pics of people racing already. Why must my city still be under 5cm of snow?!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-15-10, 12:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,754
Posted By mistertwo

This. During the winter I never bring my bike...

This. During the winter I never bring my bike inside, it only encourages rust and freezing. With some heavy duty wet lube, my RD and chain are functional and squeak-free the entire winter (and...
Forum: Winter Cycling
11-04-10, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,622
Posted By mistertwo

Squinting and blinking works OK for me unless I'm...

Squinting and blinking works OK for me unless I'm going really fast or it's really cold. If you're having actual visibility issues you should get a pair of well-vented goggles since they will fit...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-07-10, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,029
Posted By mistertwo

Oh noz, the Chinese!

Oh noz, the Chinese!
Forum: Road Cycling
08-26-10, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 880
Posted By mistertwo

600 miles is not much for a set of pads, you...

600 miles is not much for a set of pads, you probably still have enough pad left. Do you still have notches left on the pads? If you don't like how much play there is the in the levers before your...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-25-10, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,495
Posted By mistertwo

Haha! "doris" is perfect. I was going to say...

Haha! "doris" is perfect. I was going to say Candace, but I've been one upped pre-emptively.
Forum: Winter Cycling
08-08-10, 01:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,252
Posted By mistertwo

Agree, wet and cool is the pits. I much prefer a...

Agree, wet and cool is the pits. I much prefer a dry, bitterly cold winter day to ride in.
Forum: Road Cycling
08-08-10, 12:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,574
Posted By mistertwo

+1 My morning rides are almost always done on an...

+1 My morning rides are almost always done on an empty stomach.
Forum: Commuting
06-26-10, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 769
Posted By mistertwo

In the evening, after a summer storm, an hour or...

In the evening, after a summer storm, an hour or two before the sun goes down.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-04-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 3,914
Posted By mistertwo

18% for 6km, but too many blind curves to get...

18% for 6km, but too many blind curves to get some real speed going.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-24-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,154
Posted By mistertwo

Have them on my rain bike because I also wanted...

Have them on my rain bike because I also wanted to try BBB pads. They are adequate, but Kool Stop is pwnz0rs.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-08-10, 10:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,325
Posted By mistertwo

Yeah this is what's got me chomping at the bit. I...

Yeah this is what's got me chomping at the bit. I sent my 6.9 in to get repainted and it has now been 3mos with nary a word. Freak snowstorm today at least consoled me with the fact that the bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-10, 02:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,205
Posted By mistertwo

If you're lazy: 3M makes framesaver kits, which...

If you're lazy: 3M makes framesaver kits, which are just precut adhesive vinyl tape intended for bike application. You can find them at many LBSs. frpax already said it, but I want to feel included...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-03-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,247
Posted By mistertwo

Hmm...I rarely post, but I have to agree: that is...

Hmm...I rarely post, but I have to agree: that is a great clip. Makes me want to go out and climb a serious hill. Man I miss living in the Black Forest.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-31-09, 10:36 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,436
Posted By mistertwo

Good point. I just don't like the puffy feeling...

Good point. I just don't like the puffy feeling of a heavy jacket when I ride so I always do the layers.
Forum: Living Car Free
12-31-09, 07:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,436
Posted By mistertwo

Hours dressing and undressing? Maybe you're...

Hours dressing and undressing? Maybe you're doing it wrong :P
Today it was -23C on the way to work; I took 5 minutes to get dressed, and was out the door 5 minutes later. Wicking layer, mid layer,...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-29-09, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,115
Posted By mistertwo

For me it depends on the speed limit of the...

For me it depends on the speed limit of the multi-lane road. If it's only 50km/h and the back roads are really bad (i.e. require studded tires which I do not own) I will take a main road. Also, you...
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-23-09, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 606
Posted By mistertwo

+2 I love bombing through fresh powder on...

+2

I love bombing through fresh powder on my commuter, and when the roads clear up all of a sudden I feel fast again. I know that I'm not, but it feels great. :P
Forum: Winter Cycling
12-09-09, 05:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,212
Posted By mistertwo

Nothing.

Nothing.
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-07-09, 12:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,006
Posted By mistertwo

Little to no risk? At 32F, while doing an...

Little to no risk? At 32F, while doing an aerobic activity, frostbite seems very unlikely. I have ridden in subzero temps with only a helmet liner for head warmth, and have never had problems...
Forum: Touring
08-26-09, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,874
Posted By mistertwo

My Arcteryx Bora 80 is pretty dern close to...

My Arcteryx Bora 80 is pretty dern close to waterproof, and I like that. If I could find a truely waterproof pack I would probably buy.

As regards panniers:
I own Ortlieb Back Rollers, and I...
Forum: Commuting
08-18-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,623
Posted By mistertwo

The choice is simple: get Ortlieb. :)

The choice is simple: get Ortlieb. :)
Forum: Touring
07-30-09, 12:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 670
Posted By mistertwo

Also, I'm 23, so my feet should be staying a...

Also, I'm 23, so my feet should be staying a narrow 41 for the next couple of decades hopefully :)
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