carleton

Yeah, my local shop would have given me another one over the counter, but they didn't have one in stock. They offered me the next higher up version (with titanium rails) and I only pay the difference, but I passed because I want Cro-Mo rails for the reasons stated above. So, they ordered a replacement from Specialized at no charge.

It's a great saddle and under normal circumstances it performs well. It's just the unusual combination of the g forces of the track, the bump, my weight, and my torque all at once did it in.

I'll probably use a tougher saddle going forward and put the replacement on my road bike.

ddeadserious

Carleton,

I have a semi-weird, maybe personal shopping-esque question. I have big thighs and a 34-36 waist. I have a hell of a time finding blue jeans that I can comfortably get up past my thighs and still fit things in my front pockets. I end up buying blue jeans that are entirely too baggy just so I'm relatively comfortable in them. Any pointers or type of jeans to look into?

carleton

My waist isn't as narrow as yours and I have the same problem. I assume that yours is more pronounced. My pants are always too tight in the thighs.

It's sort of a common problem. I'd lurk around some body building forums and see what they do.

ddeadserious

Ahh good idea, thanks.

mxs

Ages ago I believe you recommended Specialized Roubaix tape and now it is now my favorite tape, thanks Carleton

carleton

That stuff is awesome, isn't it?! I have it on my road bike. It lasts a long time, too. I've been using the same tape for almost a year of frequent use. It looks new. It's black so no smudges show, but it's not peeling up on the edges or anything. And it still feels the same as it did when new. Not slick or anything like other tapes get after a while. But, it's never been a super tacky tape to start with. It's still one of my favorites!

If you want tacky tape, go for Lizard Skins. I use the thinnest kind. Feels great on my track bike for rigorous sprints and standing starts when I'm trying to rip the bars off. You don't really want mushy grips in that situation.

mxs

I am really glad hear that and cannot wait to put more miles on it. The other thing I really like about it is that it ends up being the perfect thickness for me (I cannot stand Fizik tape due to how thin it is).

Syscrush

I'm pretty sure that bodybuilders just wear big pants and cinch the waist like crazy with a belt. It's a funny look, but part of the lifestyle.

himespau 

so you're saying he should get some zubaz?

Syscrush

I was trying to not say it, but since you went there...

hairnet

SWRVE knickers, sprinters cut! fits so gooooooood
https://swrve.myshopify.com/products/...otton-knickers

ddeadserious

I love that description.

hamfoh

what does "K.E." stand for in regards to seatposts?

himespau 

craigcraigcraig

Hammer pants?

hamfoh

what chain do you use/why?

carleton

Less about me and more about stuff in general, please.

Kayce

Here is a little trick for all.

What kind of chains are common on the track down in Atlanta? What have you heard about them, and other chains?

carleton

- Izumi ECO: Inexpensive, lightweight, and reliable. Sort of noisy.
- Izumi V (Supertoughness): Almost 4x the price of the Izumi ECO. Has a screw in master link.
- KMC K710: Inexpensive, quiet, super strong, has "drop buster" plates which supposedly help keep the chain from dropping. Not sure if that's true or not. But, maybe.

To be honest, most people don't know what chain they are running. "I don't know...the one that came on the bike."

D.I.D. chains are nice, too. Sort of uncommon, though.

Ask Scrod, too. I think he probably has more experience with different chains than me.

hockeyteeth

I haven't used the forum for a while. What happened to pitboss and oneeightyone, and remember that hilarious confusion about blickblocks' androgyny?

carleton

It would probably be more weird if things were exactly the same as when you left

JesusBananas

This was a thing? I thought no one cared.

Clearly I was just late to the party. Instead, everyone was/is just super confused about adriano's gender.

Scrodzilla

Adriano is male. I have pics.

Nagrom_

Prepared for the appropriate response.

Scrodzilla

It really wouldn't be right to post a pic of ol' A without his permission. I have a feeling you'd be surprised though.