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re:Safe descents? In category Racing Written by JuankiMan Is there any such thing? I feel pretty comfortable descending a 7% grade. I usually try not to go too fast, about 45mph without using my brakes. But a while ago I went to Park City, and found myself climbing a 10% grade. Which was fine until I started going down. The only way to keep a slow enough speed was to ride my brakes, or speed up and then stop. I came to a complete stop several times on t
re:The real reason behing the UCI's tech decisions In category Racing Written by Digit The UCI just handed down a ruling banning the use of disc brakes on 'cross bikes. Manufacturers are baffled by this decision, as many 'cross racers have been specifically asking for disc brakes for their better performance in adverse conditions. "Stu Thorne, owner of cyclocross.com and sponsor of a handful of UCI-competing ÂŒcrossers, said the decision might just be an over-reaction to an influx
re:Customising you bike In category Racing Written by tkuhlman Just need some advice about customising my new racing bike. The problem is that it is a 54cm/21.5 inch frame and I should really have a 58cm frame for my height. It was such a good deal second-hand that I went for it. What can I do to make sure I get this bike as close as possible to fitting me? What are the main issues with a too small bike? Should I just cut my losses and get a bigger one?
re:"That's as much $$ as a car!" In category Racing Written by Hiro Talking with a guy at work today. We were watching the TDF and I mentioned that I was thinking of getting a new racing bike since mine was getting older. He asked how much it would cost and I calmly said; "OH, about $7,000." He said: "That's as much as a car!" To which I replied; Hey, the kind I buy that's seven cars!"
re:Women's Cycling In category Racing Written by Sartan Cat How many of us followed the Grande Boucle Feminine in August, which looks as if it was at least as interesting as the TDF? Why is women's cycling so poorly covered by the media? Because they don't go as far or as fast as the men? The competition is just as exciting, just as women skiing or tennis is just as exciting (sometimes much more exciting) than the men's competition, even if they don't h
re:Klein vs. Trek In category Racing Written by Scapegoat My wife just joined a racing team and we're considering either the 2004 Trek 5200 or 2004 Klein Q-Pro XV. They are both similarly priced, and both will be available end of October. Both use Shimano Ultegra components, and both use Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Which bike would you choose? Thanks in advance, PS: Some specs below: sizes 49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm color Silve
Eric Claptons gears. In category Tech issues Written by dak Something I stumbled on today. The title of the album, Disraeli Gears, was actually a bit of an inside joke. Eric had been thinking of getting a racing bike, and was discussing it with Ginger, when Mick Turner, one of the roadies, commented on the performance of "those Disraeli Gears" meaning to say "derailleur gears". The lads thought this was hilarious and decided that it should be the title of
re:How to make my cheap bike faster...cheaply In category Tech issues Written by Sarcastic Apostle I have a Trek 1000 (2001) all stock. Yes it is LOWWWW end everything, but it has served it's purpose thus far. I race recreationaly in non-drafting races, sprint triathlons mostly. I want to make my bike faster, but not spend more than I spent on the actual bike. (Yes, I am working on making myself faster) I'm looking at getting Performance Titan wheels which are lighter, more aero, are less
re:Climbing Trivia In category Tech issues Written by Yamcha Hibiki The question came up on a ride the other day: can one climb stairs on foot faster than on a road bike? The answer I found, after some googling, is that the winner is too close to call. The fastest time to climb the Empire State Building to the 86th floor is just under 10 minutes, which is a climb rate of 100 feet/minute. Pantani's record climb of Mt. Ventoux was done in about 25 minutes, giving
re:Gain ratio and other methods of gear comparison In category Tech issues Written by roland_bloodthunder I recently read Sheldon Brown's intriguing proposal for a universal system of gear comparison which he calls "gain ratio" (name attributed to someone else. see http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gain.html). What do others think of it and why hasn't the system gained more "traction" in the cycling world. Or has it? As an engineer, I am attracted to the unit-less-ness of it, though I haven't yet figured o
re:need advice on eBay bikes In category Tech issues Written by ddman007 I've noticed that one particular eBay seller, with multiple listings, is selling new "Mercier Corvus" and "Motobecane Legacy Elite" bikes, among others, for around 1/2 of retail. Can anybody tell me (1) if these are *the* Mercier and Motobecane lines traditionally associated with quality bikes and (2) if there are any reasons to be suspicious of the legitimacy of these offers? If you were consid
Really fast tire wear? In category Tech issues Written by wyver When I got my racing bike the tires were in good shape. They are 700x25 well at the time I was about 265. I had a slow leak and sometimes the tires were a bit low and that caused the sidewall to shred. Well my buddy gave me another pair (can't remember what brand but they were good quality) and I kept them inflated. I used them for about two months 20 miles a day 100 miles a week. Sometimes I h
re:fine craftsmanship in bike assembly In category Tech issues Written by Ryoma This morning while watching New Yankee Workshop, and as ususal being amazed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail that Norm gives all his pieces, I thought to myself - what things define "'fine craftsmanship' in the assembly of a bike? What are the little details that separate the hackers from the masters? A few that come to mind: - filing or grinding the ends of cable housings to a neat
re:Pedals: Look versus SPD on racing bike In category Tech issues Written by WalrusOnYourFace For several years, I've been using Look pedals on my racing bike and SPD's on my MTB. Now, I'm getting tired of replacing my Look cleats every time they wear out. I'm planning to replace the Look pedals with SPD pedals (not SPD-R or SPD-SL) because of the built-in cleats in the shoes. Did anyone ever do the same thing and is now happy or unhappy? Is the smaller contact surface of the SPD cleats an
re:need help with bar ehight/stem length. In category Tech issues Written by sleepingmonkey My racing bike has or had sachs ergo shifters. http://www.knight-toolworks.com/web_temp_pics/bike2.jpg The right side needed overhauled and I did not want any down time on my bike. I wanted to make it so I could fix it if something went wrong. I desiced to use some ultegra bar end shifters (wanted da and they were less but they were 9 speed) I wanted to mount them in the downtube part of the bars
Giant Composite Chain Length In category Tech issues Written by RiotRick Anyone ride a Giant Composite ('03) double 53/39T? If so, can you tell me how many links your chain has? I upgraded from 105 52/39 to Ultegra 53/39 and it didn't occur to me that my chain would now be a bit short. Thanks for your help.
re:expensive road bikes fussy and unreliable? In category Tech issues Written by jkrukoff i;ve seen it in here, "commuting on a racing bike is hard duty". but, if you are not really pounding the pedals, it seems to me that the only hard thing is mileage. my one way trip is 13 miles. i have a couple of mid price road/race bikes. a. 2002 fuji finest with sora group b. 1996 or so gt edge with 600 group what is about commuting that is supposed to be so hard? it;s just miles. i don;t
re:For occasional use, it's fine In category Tech issues Written by widespreadcole Although I agree that a touring bike is better for routine touring use, there is absolutely no need one can't tour on a racing bike. The additional 35lbs to a bike will have no effect on the frame. Statements like that are speculative, and not proven by any fact. The heel clearance is an issue, but there are setups and panniers that will accomadate that problem. I recently went on a four day rid
re:1982 Shimano Catalogue online-was: older dura-ace crank, new In category Tech issues Written by dufnutz I've been meaning to put up the 1982 Shimano catalogue I recently scanned, this thread gave me the push to do the needed Photoshopping. Looks like 107 mm. See: http://sheldonbrown.com/shimano1982/pages/15.html Sheldon "Scanner" Brown +------------------------------------------------+ +------------------------------------------------+ Harris Cyclery, West Newton, Massachusetts Phone
re:Must-have tools for home use? In category Tech issues Written by Woolridge Okay, so I've been given some degree of freedom with respect to my next major bike shopping excursion, and I was thinking of getting a decent set of tools to work on my bike(s). Any suggestions for "must-have" items? I'm already planning to get a work stand. I've got a complete set of box-end wrenches, and the like. I'm just looking for recommendations for those bike tools that I won't reali
re:wheel aerodynamics, was: mavic ksyrium elite vs velocity spa In category Tech issues Written by bowhack (continued as a new thread) Ok, so we've pretty well beaten the weight issue to death, with the conclusion of it really doesn't matter that much - a 500g saving is a 500g saving, but the fact that its on the wheels instead of the frame (or drink bottle, or pump, or me) doesn't make any real difference. So, the remaining motivation to go and spend some of my beloved savings on a new set of wheels
re:Problems with speedplay x pedals I need help. In category Tech issues Written by upstar Well it is not the pedals I don't think but me. I had not really ridden a bike for about 15 years. I did a trade for this great racing bike. At first I was planning on just using it around town. So I wanted to use regular pedals. But I found my feet slipping off the sides and I found myself riding 10 miles to work. (now 20) well because of the way my feet were on the pedals I got into the habit o
Shimano 600 upgrade In category Tech issues Written by duval My old columbus framed racing bike uses a Shimano 600 set with downtube shifters. I have come across a guy selling a complete 600 STi 8-speed groupset, minus hubs, that he is willing to either sell complete or in pieces. My questions are as follows; 1. Apart from the brifters, what are the minimum other parts I would need to purchase in order to upgrade my bike to 8-speed? I am guessing that the
re:BB drop - fact or fiction? In category Tech issues Written by Woolridge Between 2 bikes, the same except for bottom bracket drop, one is 65mm, the other is 75mm, could you tell the difference when riding?
re:Need Advice Choosing Road Wheels In category Tech issues Written by Darnn I just got a great deal on a Klein Q-Carbon. The only thing I don't like about it is the cheap wheelset. I do a lot of charity rides and don't race (usually average between 17-20 mph). I ride about 2000 miles per summer in hilly New England. I weigh 170 lbs. I'm considering three options to replace the wheels: Mavic Open Pro rims with Ultegra hubs and butted stainless spokes ($200 set) Cane Cre
re:Newbie needs help with tubulars on inherited bike... In category Tech issues Written by phishhead420 I inherited an 80s vintage Dura-ace equipped Italian racing bike with tubular tires. After about a couple hundred miles of riding, I finally got a flat. I was dreading this as I use this bike primarily for fast commuting to work (25 mile round trip) and I figured tubulars seemed like an excessively esoteric thing to have on a guy who is riding a bike with toe clips and running shoes - I just don
re:Odd brakes - ID? In category Tech issues Written by Jade Rika In my spare parts tub I have a pair of interesting Dia-Compe calipers. They're unusual, and I don't quite know what they're meant for. In brief, they have a very short reach that can be adjusted from 35mm to 40mm (total reach - really!), they have eccentric pad position adjusters, they're very compact and "aero", and the pads are small and teardrop shaped. They're not marked much, only "GRAN-COM
Roughness in pedaling question In category Tech issues Written by Groovey I have a Trek 1200 bike that I've ridden for about 5,000 miles in the past 3 years. Recently, there is a roughness when I'm pedaling. My bike shop, which is excellent, couldn't find anything wrong with the gears or the chain. However, they did do a thorough cleaning of the chain. Yet the "roughness" persists. The bike shop told me that they could change the chain, but in the majority of cases, whe
re:Do I want a cross bike for commuting? Help me decide? In category Tech issues Written by ccrider Maybe you guys can help me make a decision on what kind of bike I want? I already have a Habanero mt bike. Love it But Im yearning for something a bit "faster". Most al of my riding is back/forth to work. With an occasional weekend tour or ride However.... Ive been secretly thinking abt a week long tour someday. Don't know where... Having said all that.... what's everyone opinions on a cro
re:Road bike queries... In category Tech issues Written by jayv now when I was a wee fella a racing bike had five gears and if your Dad was really flush you got a 10 speed racer from Santa. Roll on several years, ok several more then and I bought a mountain bike to attempt to get a bit fitter on, only to discover it had 28 gears.. :-o Now encouraged by the exploits of 'Messer's Armstrong and Hamilton I have decided to seek out a road bike to chase parked car Over 20 Products tagged with "racing bike"Keep your bicycles off the floor and out of the way. This sleek and slender bike stand stores up to... Holds up to 4 bats. Glove wings on each side. Mounts to back side of your primary rack system. Maxim... Versatile design holds any type of Alpine or Nordic skis. Mounts to the side of your primary rack sy... Top and bottom cradle to securely hold 1 snowboard. Mounts to back side of your primary bike rack sy... Mounts to front or back of primary rack between top and bottom bikes. Maximum usage 2 per rack plus ... Keep your bicycles off the floor and out of the way. This handy pole uses tension rods to go from ce... Attractive bicycle rack stores up to 2 bikes (holds up to 4 with add-on kits) off the floor and out ... This makes a great gift, it easily washable in the washer and dryer and the design is printed on the... Before there were racing bikes, mountain bikes and even those childhood monkey bar and banana seat m... Holds 1 pair of any style or size in-line skates. Mounts to the side of your primary rack system. Ma... Bikes Gone Bad - National is a Hare Scramble and Cross Country motorcycle racing crash video. Years ... Visit - http://www.bikesgonebad.com for trailer and clips. Suitable for all ages. Can you withstand the blazing heat of Arizona Bike Week? Grab your shades, suntan lotion and rev up... Shot in 2 Continents, 4 Countries, 12 States and featuring 13 International Mountain Bike Races HYPN... Witness every major North American race, then fly across the Atlantic for the World Championships an... A rebroadcast of an August 2001 interview with three-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong on h... SKILLS 2 hosted by Honda Factory rider Andrew Short, will break down and dissect the techniques that... The epic freeride mountain bike saga continues with NWD V Disorderly Conduct. The BIG DAWGS at Free... A New Race picks up right where the original installment left off. This video features most of the A... Music: Grinspoon, Radio Birdman, Hardkandy, Katalyst, Up The Anaesthetic, 88 Fingers Louie, Feature ... Indian Motorcyles -- a legend in its own time. Exquisite design. A thrilling past. A well-known riva... Pocketbike Planet is happy to announce the first and only dvd dedicated to Pocketbike racing! The dv... Witness the exciting world of Pocketbike racing... the easy way. On this dvd you can see all the act... |
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