Feb 03, 2013 at 03:44 PM
re: HED tubulars... email is OK too, of course - normswygert@gmail.com
Buy, Sell, Trade and Loan - a Kissena marketplace for parts
Feb 06, 2013 at 04:21 PM
still looking for an extra 110mm or 100mm stem to try out if anyone has one. i want to figure out what size i need before throwing down on one that's the proper size.
Feb 06, 2013 at 05:31 PM
I've got 100mm Cannondale that came with my bike you can try. And that I'd sell for cheap
Feb 06, 2013 at 07:09 PM
I may have a 110 around, let me look.
Feb 06, 2013 at 08:22 PM
bump.tito said:
Anyway, medium Kissena leg warmers - $30.
Feb 06, 2013 at 08:28 PM
Brendan Rigby said:
I just got the 110mm and haven't put it on yet if you'd like to try it.
Brendan - if you are looking for a cheap stem to play around with Competitive Cyclist is having a sale on a number of FSA stems - this one is only $12. http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-road-bike-root-category/2012-fsa-os-190-stem-6079.3772.0.NONAV.htmlstill looking for an extra 110mm or 100mm stem to try out if anyone has one. i want to figure out what size i need before throwing down on one that's the proper size.
I just got the 110mm and haven't put it on yet if you'd like to try it.
Feb 07, 2013 at 12:38 AM
thanks, Craig. i'm going to try rick's out, but i appreciate the notice re: the sale.
Feb 07, 2013 at 02:41 AM
I got a 100mm ritchey stem with 17degree angle. I also have a 3T arx team 90mm stem 17 degrees also if you'd like to borrow. I used to have a short stem because my handlebar reach was so long, I had deda newton deep bars with a reach of 95mm. I switched out my whole cockpit, so longer stem and shorter reach bars.
Feb 08, 2013 at 06:54 PM
thanks @alyoshas but i'm gonna try rick's more conventional 6 degree/100mm stem first. will let you know if it doesn't work; i might ask to try yours.
100mm with 17 degree angle might end up making me look like Sir Obree: 
Feb 08, 2013 at 09:39 PM
Bryan Gunther of NYVelocity is selling his car.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=339632695&LNX=SOMEDFBVDP&fb_action_ids=10152199895167699&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[159546364196476]&action_type_map=["og.likes"]&action_ref_map=[]
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=339632695&LNX=SOMEDFBVDP&fb_action_ids=10152199895167699&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[159546364196476]&action_type_map=["og.likes"]&action_ref_map=[]
Feb 08, 2013 at 10:04 PM
FYI, this VW Jetta, is before they, in efforts to become the world's #1 sales leader, dumbed down the suspension and downgraded the interiors of VWs.Jules said:Bryan Gunther of NYVelocity is selling his car. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=339632695&LNX=SOMEDFBVDP&fb_action_ids=10152199895167699&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[159546364196476]&action_type_map=["og.likes"]&action_ref_map=[]
Feb 08, 2013 at 10:33 PM
Marc is correct. unfortunately, VW used the Asin transmission (Toyota uses them too), which sucks. Its just the weakest part of the car. However, the rest of the car is good, and if the tranny has been trouble free so far, it's probably going to be ok. But, VW did use a sucky tranny.
Marc Bertucco said:FYI, this VW Jetta, is before they, in efforts to become the world's #1 sales leader, dumbed down the suspension and downgraded the interiors of VWs.Jules said:Bryan Gunther of NYVelocity is selling his car. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=339632695&LNX=SOMEDFBVDP&fb_action_ids=10152199895167699&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[159546364196476]&action_type_map=["og.likes"]&action_ref_map=[]
Feb 08, 2013 at 11:52 PM
That's weird. I really like sucky trannys. It's all personal preference I guess!eragot said:Marc is correct. unfortunately, VW used the Asin transmission (Toyota uses them too), which sucks. Its just the weakest part of the car. However, the rest of the car is good, and if the tranny has been trouble free so far, it's probably going to be ok. But, VW did use a sucky tranny.Marc Bertucco said:FYI, this VW Jetta, is before they, in efforts to become the world's #1 sales leader, dumbed down the suspension and downgraded the interiors of VWs.Jules said:Bryan Gunther of NYVelocity is selling his car. http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=339632695&LNX=SOMEDFBVDP&fb_action_ids=10152199895167699&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=[159546364196476]&action_type_map=["og.likes"]&action_ref_map=[]
Feb 09, 2013 at 12:08 AM
^too easy
Feb 09, 2013 at 01:02 AM
Frankfurter perhaps Mike?
Feb 09, 2013 at 03:09 AM
buy my corvette instead. way cooler then a jetta. and a bike fits in the hatch!
Feb 09, 2013 at 04:23 AM
The only thing wrong with that Jetta that I can see is that it is a sedan. It should be a wagon. What kind of bike racer owns a sedan ?
If I was going to be really picky I'd also say it should be a diesel too
If I was going to be really picky I'd also say it should be a diesel too
Feb 09, 2013 at 10:24 AM
I agree that if it was a wagon, and diesel and stick shift, I'd be tempted...even though the idea of me owning a car in Manhattan is reeedonkulous. Garage fees and insurance alone would run me $5000 a year.ian ellis said:The only thing wrong with that Jetta that I can see is that it is a sedan. It should be a wagon. What kind of bike racer owns a sedan ?
If I was going to be really picky I'd also say it should be a diesel too
BUT, having spent the better part of 10 years renting all sorts of cars, I can tell you that a decent sized sedan can be a solid "bike racer" car option. And in fact, an advantage to having a trunk, as opposed to a "hatch" or "way back" is that you can feel comfortable leaving your bike and shit in the car overnight on the street. And that makes a difference when it's Saturday evening, and you have just come home from a race day and you have to go right back out early Sunday and you have to park the car several blocks from your apartment building and have a dog, a kid and a wife to lug 8 floors upstairs.
Feb 09, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Nothing wrong with my Passat sedan
Feb 09, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Nothing wrong with a minivan provided you've already lost all your dignity like so much chaff in the wind...
Feb 09, 2013 at 01:10 PM
Hey, paint that bus Blue and Orange and we can rival Van Dessel!
Feb 09, 2013 at 04:39 PM
I second the love for diesel wagons. You can't get more euro-car than that, and perfect for a bike racer who puts lots of long miles on a car hauling lots of gear. Sadly there are not that many brands that make that combination for the US market. VW/Audi keeps flirting with it, and then pulling the TDI wagons back from the US market. You can pay through the nose for a Benz wagon that isn't even diesel, or a Lexus CT hybrid but it is really just a 4 door hatchback not a proper wagon. Subarus are becoming more like SUVs getting higher and longer.
Sadly most american men think the combination of diesel and wagon will shrink their penis, so brands don't want to sell them, because nobody buys them.
Feb 09, 2013 at 05:02 PM
Mazda is releasing a diesel that doesn't require the urea injected into exhaust to meet emissions requirements...
http://www.mazda.com/mazdaspirit/skyactiv/engine/skyactiv-d.html
Feb 09, 2013 at 05:51 PM
Hi, I'd like to trade a SRAM Force GXP crankset w/ adapter and FSA gossamer BB30 crankset both 172.5mm for a compact crankset either FSA or SRAM GXP 172.5mm. If anyone is interested, msg me offline. thanks.
Feb 09, 2013 at 06:01 PM
I had my sights set on a Jetta wagon with the diesel engine and a 6 speed....but Mrs. Yack wanted the volvo wagon, which was not available with a standard anymore sigh. The volvo has a turbo charged 5 cylinder that they developed in concert with Porshe 20 years ago. It is bomb proof and strong like bull. You can get a bad batch of diesel in the U.S. that a truck engine will laugh at, but a car diesel may shit the bed. VW will offer to replace your entire fuel system for about $4k (not covered under warranty). If you are doing mostly run about trips like me, a diesel may be overkill as the engine will rarely reach operating temp. In colder climates the heating system in the car will take much longer to warm the cabin. Once everything is nice and warm though...and the open road is front of you...sweet Jesus what a beast of a car. A VW out of warranty = drive at your own risk. All this being said...I still pine for the VW diesel with the open air moon roof (even though those have been prone to leak)....sigh again...Yack
Feb 09, 2013 at 06:06 PM
For some reason I have collected an unfeasibly large collection of tires and so I am having a clear out:
Pair of Vredestein Fortezza TriComp clinchers. 23mm. All black. I used these for one week long training camp, so about 500 miles. No cuts in the tires. Front tire looks new, rear tire - the centre tread is just starting to wear. $40 the pair.
Pair of Vittoria CX 320 clinchers. 23mm, All black. I didn't use these much either, but more than the Vredesteins. Front has no cuts or wear. Rear has some centre line wear and 2 very small nicks that are not deep. $40 the pair.
1x Maxxis Re-Fuse. 23mm. All black. Couple of tiny nicks and the center line is starting to wear. $10
1x Maxxis Re-Fuse. 25mm All black. Like new, no cuts no wear. $15
1x Continental Competition tubular. 22mm. Grey (pre-black chilli compound). Has been glued. No cuts and and the tiniest amount of wear down the center. $25
1 x Continental Competition tubular. 22mm. Black chilli. Has been glued. 3/4" of base tape lifted when removing tire. Reglued using Velox basetape glue. No cuts. Slight wear on center line. $25
1 x Continental Competition Pro Limited. 22mm. Pro team issue - Allround compound. Glued, but no cuts and no wear. $50.
Pair of Vredestein Fortezza TriComp clinchers. 23mm. All black. I used these for one week long training camp, so about 500 miles. No cuts in the tires. Front tire looks new, rear tire - the centre tread is just starting to wear. $40 the pair.
Pair of Vittoria CX 320 clinchers. 23mm, All black. I didn't use these much either, but more than the Vredesteins. Front has no cuts or wear. Rear has some centre line wear and 2 very small nicks that are not deep. $40 the pair.
1x Maxxis Re-Fuse. 23mm. All black. Couple of tiny nicks and the center line is starting to wear. $10
1x Maxxis Re-Fuse. 25mm All black. Like new, no cuts no wear. $15
1x Continental Competition tubular. 22mm. Grey (pre-black chilli compound). Has been glued. No cuts and and the tiniest amount of wear down the center. $25
1 x Continental Competition tubular. 22mm. Black chilli. Has been glued. 3/4" of base tape lifted when removing tire. Reglued using Velox basetape glue. No cuts. Slight wear on center line. $25
1 x Continental Competition Pro Limited. 22mm. Pro team issue - Allround compound. Glued, but no cuts and no wear. $50.
Feb 09, 2013 at 06:07 PM
oops. Re: tires. PM me or (646) 462 1215.
Feb 10, 2013 at 09:42 PM
Oh jeeeeshhh...tell me you don't have new/ish CAAD 10?!Aaron Blum said:Looking to buy a bb30 crankset 170mm length. My current one is sram rival gxp but even with the adapter, it makes this annoying clicking sound. I had the guys at rb check it out and they regreased it an tried everything but it keeps clicking. Maybe a new bb30 crankset would solve the issue.
Feb 10, 2013 at 09:59 PM
@Marc,
don't worry you'll be fine, you have a BB30 crank/bb without any adaptors, so that will probably not be an issue for you. Being awesomely fast, now that will be your issue.
Feb 10, 2013 at 10:09 PM
Clicking when you spin it by hand or clicking when you ride it and put your weight down on the pedals? I had a friend who went through something like that last year when riding, and after 3 times back to the store and calling Cannondale, turns out it was a cracked chain-ring bolt. They replaced all the bolts and problem solved. Might be a different issue here, but worth noting.