My boyfriend cracked the top tube of his Specialized this summer. Or rather, all the dudes falling down in front and on top of him in a race cracked the top tube. It was just a tiny crushed area, not...
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My boyfriend cracked the top tube of his Specialized this summer. Or rather, all the dudes falling down in front and on top of him in a race cracked the top tube. It was just a tiny crushed area, not...
It is most certainly assault. Physical contact (i.e., battery) is not a required element of assault. Assault under Maryland law for example also includes "Attempting to cause serious physical injury...
You don't need an adapter. Shimano doesn't make BB30, so to use a Shimano BB in a BB30 ready frame, you need an English threaded adapter. If you want to stick with BB30, then you have nothing to...
If they are stripped or one is just loose, you can probably replace the insert--you might have to contact the manufacturer for a new part. I've had this issue with one of the bolt holes--not the...
I like Park Tools' online tutorial on derailleur adjustments. Once you learn which way to turn the barrel adjusters to fix the symptoms you're experiencing, then you can definitely do some mid ride...
I think the biggest you can go with 110mm BCD is 38/52 from a few brands like FSA and SRAM. to go with a 39/53 you will need a new crankset with 130mm BCD.
Also, yes, a longer chain.
You may...
I recently saw this movie (which makes some sly Lance references) about doping (in all sports, even recreational/amateur use). http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1151309/
It still boggles my mind, but...
I am also too long in the torso for one piece bathing suits, but I haven't had any problem with bibs. I tend to wear men's, though, for other fit reasons, so even in XS sizes, the straps fit. Newer...
Bibs are the best! I get decent clothing prices through my team. The custom orders are also the only way I can find my size in bibs.
I used to have non-bib winter tights, because those are easier...
You don't need special tires in the rain, though some harder tires like Gatorskins can be a bit tough cornering in the wet. Fenders are key, though.
Are you going to make it fixed or just single speed? If fixed, then you might want to be concerned about the direction of the rear dropouts. Frames made to have a fixed gear have horizontal dropouts...
Not sure if your shop would have some spare Gore cables hanging around, but you can always buy a set and only install the one right now.
Hmm.. possibly. 6wks is a long time to commit to, though I guess Sunday afternoons would be the best for me since I think racing will be pretty much over by then. Where? At Spokes?
Interesting.. I've been wanting to do one of the Park Tools schools, but they are at times/locations I haven't been able to commit to. The REI class sounds like a good alternative. I think I've got...
Exactly.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki2re9uILtc
I think that FSA and Shimano big rings aren't compatible anymore, though I think they used to be. The inner ring may still be compatible, provided you get the right BCD size (110 or 130).
The...
Why not get another BB30 crankset? There are several options now that aren't FSA, such as Cannondale's proprietary cranks, SRAM, Specialized, etc. Once you put the threaded insert in there, it is a...
I dunno...I really don't need to stop that much. Did 75 miles 2 weeks ago and drank 4 bottles and didn't need a pee break. I don't do ultra distance cycling, and it sounds like the OP doesn't...
If you get a full zip jersey, then wearing bibs isn't a big deal. IMO, it's much better to be able to breathe than to worry about bathroom convenience. Even my winter tights are bibs.
If you're looking at sport cut, are you ordering men's? I think women's is only race or club.
I'm about your size, and in Verge unisex leg and knee warmers, I wear XS.
Size chart:...
I think you should find a good route to race on (probably where you do your 20 min tempo, but longer), and go out and try to do at least a couple 20 min TT efforts (and maybe some 30 or 40min ones,...
I have to go with team custom orders. XS race cut works for me. I think Voler goes down to XXS, but these sizes are not usually available for general retail. I have the hardest time finding a winter...
I have broad shoulders, and I also wear men's. I will disagree with the pockets comment. While some women's jerseys don't have 3 pockets or have small pockets, my men's XS jerseys also occasionally...
I think you need to have the whole Di2 grouppo to have it work. I've heard there's going to be an Ultegra level electronic group coming out eventually.
As for new Ultegra (6700), I find the...
I don't know Roanoke, but Clarksburg isn't far from Morgantown. There are some clubs/shops around there.