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Forum: Triathlon
02-06-09, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By flirtwitdirt

New survey completed. ...

New survey completed.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=7QPABD_2fpRGUCnAQSgHM8Xg_3d_3d

Thank you again to those who contributed to my first survey! The second is based on those responses. I...
Forum: Triathlon
02-06-09, 08:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By flirtwitdirt

It is completely anonymous and does not ask for...

It is completely anonymous and does not ask for sensitive information.

Best,
Vlad
Forum: Triathlon
02-04-09, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Just realized you're probably looking for...

Just realized you're probably looking for confirmation of my affiliation? If that's it, not a problem, how do I attach documents?
Forum: Triathlon
02-04-09, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By flirtwitdirt

It's easier for me to have a project specific...

It's easier for me to have a project specific email. If you need any further info, you have my non-Rutgers email : )
Forum: Triathlon
02-03-09, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By flirtwitdirt

You might just make it. I plan on completing the...

You might just make it. I plan on completing the actual writing mid-march. Email me at vlara123@gmail.com.

Also, a second survey is in the works and will be posted by the end of the week.
...
Forum: Triathlon
02-03-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 885
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Ironman Research

Dear Ironman athletes,
I want to wish you the best of luck on race day and hope that you all meet the goals that you set for yourselves. I would also like to request that you fill out my anonymous...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-24-08, 08:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,712
Posted By flirtwitdirt

As long as we're on the subject, would the force...

As long as we're on the subject, would the force shifters work with shimano dura ace rear derailleur? Prob a newb question :D
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By flirtwitdirt

concise and precise :thumb:

concise and precise :thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-03-08, 05:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 350
Posted By flirtwitdirt

matching hub to cassette

How do I know how many speeds fit my rear hub? Is it a matter of length? If so, from where to where to I measure?

Thank you
Forum: Triathlon
06-23-08, 09:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By flirtwitdirt

thanks everyone. I just needed to get all the...

thanks everyone. I just needed to get all the gear together. Went with mavic cxp33/dt swiss 340 hub 28h laced 2x in front and 32h laced 3x in back. From what I understand, this will be a solid wheel....
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-08, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,566
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Lance Armstrong bracelet? I keep it on when I...

Lance Armstrong bracelet? I keep it on when I swim too :thumb:
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-08, 08:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 903
Posted By flirtwitdirt

I'm still pretty new, but because I'm on the...

I'm still pretty new, but because I'm on the market I've been glued to the classifieds and I would say: definitely build. I have a mountain bike that would sell for ~2200 new, which I built from some...
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-08, 07:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By flirtwitdirt

By the way, lots of good feedback. Thank you :) ...

By the way, lots of good feedback. Thank you :)

Night and day between triathlon and mountain bike forums
Forum: Triathlon
06-20-08, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By flirtwitdirt

You mean swift shift? Yea I saw those. It's on...

You mean swift shift? Yea I saw those. It's on the list : D

Right now, I don't have wheels at all so I have to get some anyway. I'm scouring the classifieds for a used set. mavic aksiums look...
Forum: Triathlon
06-18-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By flirtwitdirt

28 is harsh. I wonder what mine weighs. I want to...

28 is harsh. I wonder what mine weighs. I want to do a HIM on this baby by 2009.

I think the fun factor will be rated by how well I keep up with fancy pants bikes. I may never get a real bike if...
Forum: Triathlon
06-18-08, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 826
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Old?

Anyone race an older bike? I scored a free Schwinn Prelude. Color: Blue. Year: ? Weight: :( Built for: Speed :love:

Any advice on making it tri-worthy? I figured just a good set of wheels, but I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-08, 10:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Good catch. I saw that too. Guess I'll just wait...

Good catch. I saw that too. Guess I'll just wait to try it out. Was wondering if that one inch made a difference. ;)
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-08, 04:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Thanks dminor. ^^only person worth asking in this...

Thanks dminor. ^^only person worth asking in this forum; no point even starting a thread.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-01-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Just wanted some sizing help. not a big deal.

Just wanted some sizing help. not a big deal.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-08, 06:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 612
Posted By flirtwitdirt

santa cruzers and cruzettes

I'm considering getting a used heckler frame. Looks almost new. What would be a fair price to offer? Also, I'm 5'11", is a medium going to fit me?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-08, 06:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Think about how the contact patch shapes as it...

Think about how the contact patch shapes as it contours the ground and what the knobbies would do right ahead of it. They slow you down. Much more noticeable on asphalt.

Reverse the situation....
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-08, 06:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By flirtwitdirt

oh : ( alright i'll keep looking

oh : ( alright i'll keep looking
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By flirtwitdirt

PS I live in Bergen county.

PS I live in Bergen county.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-18-08, 03:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 321
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Dirty Jerz

Has anyone ridden Mt. Creek in NJ? Are there any better options?
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-08, 02:19 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 2,274
Posted By flirtwitdirt

I'm in the same boat. Going to go with the 540s....

I'm in the same boat. Going to go with the 540s. They go for ~50 on ebay.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-08, 02:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 2,069
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Ask me which is more noticeable: the bob on a 14...

Ask me which is more noticeable: the bob on a 14 year old's bike who hasn't broken 100lbs yet or the bob on a fat middle-aged man the bike was built for. Maybe he doesn't notice it because it's...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-08, 11:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,290
Posted By flirtwitdirt

540s aren't that much more expensive. Can...

540s aren't that much more expensive.

Can we just agree that whoever is reading this thread can judge for themselves as to who has the more informed opinion? Thanks.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-02-08, 12:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,290
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Thanks for all the feedback. :) I will take a...

Thanks for all the feedback. :) I will take a harder look at SPDs. I had decided against eggbeaters a while ago because of all the negative reviews.

It'll probably come down to price. I'll keep...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-08, 07:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,290
Posted By flirtwitdirt

I don't doubt the carbon's strength, I was more...

I don't doubt the carbon's strength, I was more so wondering about the spindle.

For the price I may just give the old ones a try.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-08, 05:05 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,290
Posted By flirtwitdirt

I was wondering whether I should risk buying 3...

I was wondering whether I should risk buying 3 year old time atac carbon pedals with titanium spindles for half the price of new atac carbon xs or not.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-08, 12:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,290
Posted By flirtwitdirt

pedals

Used tougher pedals vs. new weaker pedals; assuming same brand/style but different material. Which would you go for?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-28-08, 12:53 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,101
Posted By flirtwitdirt

:roflmao: I'm not a foam guy. How do I take...

:roflmao:

I'm not a foam guy. How do I take starbucks on the trails and avoid that frothy mess that really grinds my gears?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-08, 06:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Ok fine, you can get dizzy from oscillating.

Ok fine, you can get dizzy from oscillating.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-08, 10:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Spinning can be depicted as simple harmonic...

Spinning can be depicted as simple harmonic motion, but simple harmonic motion is not necessarily spin.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-24-08, 08:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By flirtwitdirt

You can't get dizzy from oscillating. You have to...

You can't get dizzy from oscillating. You have to spin to get dizzy.

Those pedals are a little out of my price range. I've seen them before. Don't even want to look at what those shoes cost.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-08, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Good enough for me : D

Good enough for me : D
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-08, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Now if a shoe had universal mounts would you...

Now if a shoe had universal mounts would you still feel the same way? cleats in the streets?

I played soccer for a number of years, and personally I'd think that cleats would slip easier on...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-23-08, 07:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,519
Posted By flirtwitdirt

shoes

I tend to oscillate between my road bike and mountain bike. I don't have clips or shoes for either, but I'm looking to go that route soon. Which would be better: road shoes on the trail or mountain...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-27-08, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By flirtwitdirt

No need, proud new owner of a Marin Rock Springs...

No need, proud new owner of a Marin Rock Springs '07.

The other thing about the lefty is that I read some reviews saying they're pretty susceptible to water damage. Not sure how true that is, but...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-24-08, 08:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Any input on those bikes? Impressions? I'm going...

Any input on those bikes? Impressions? I'm going to try them both out this weekend, but I was hoping for more feedback.
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-24-08, 07:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 597
Posted By flirtwitdirt

marin vs cannnondale

Trying to decide between a Marin Rock Springs and a Cannondale Prophet 4. Used, same price.

Personally, I really like the lefty fork of the cannondale, but it seems like everything distal of the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-07, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Used hkek. No disks, but that can be added....

Used hkek. No disks, but that can be added. Asking 600. Is that good?
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-04-07, 10:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 490
Posted By flirtwitdirt

gary fisher comparison

Has anyone experienced a noticeable difference between the GF tassajara and the GF hoo koo e koo? Trying to decide between an 06 hkek without disks and an 07 tassajara.

Thanks

PS It's for xc.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

hmmm, good point. I guess the hard tail isn't...

hmmm, good point. I guess the hard tail isn't great for downhill anyway. I'd have to save up way more for that event. I'll give xc a try. K2 it is.

Thank you all for your help!!!
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 12:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

I'm stuck between the yakuza bakuto and the zed...

I'm stuck between the yakuza bakuto and the zed 4.0.

I will also use this bike to get around campus. I'm thinking I'm limited to the range of events I can participate in by my price range. Maybe...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

No, I can't fork over more than 600. I do like...

No, I can't fork over more than 600. I do like the zed 4.0. :love: xc sounds like long distance though, I've never raced anything over 6k, and even then I lose interest without music lol
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Well, I think I've settled on a hard tail. I like...

Well, I think I've settled on a hard tail. I like trials. That's something I could get into for fun. I haven't made up my mind as to what type of even I might want to compete in...something fast and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 11:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

or the yakuza bakuto?...

or the yakuza bakuto? http://www.rscycle.com/s.nl/it.A/id.8090/.f?sc=7&category=56
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

Interesting. I am on the east coast, so Iron...

Interesting. I am on the east coast, so Iron Horse may be a better choice. Their sales are 30-42% off. So for 500-600 I'd be getting close to 1k. What do you think of the iron horse yakusa aniki?
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-30-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By flirtwitdirt

getting started

Hi,
New to this forum. I've been a d1 rower for two years, but I'm looking for something new. I'm in the bike market and had some questions. I want to spend about 500, maybe 600 for the right...
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