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  1. ratz

    aero helmets .............options and thoughts

    Giro Smoke lense plus project rudy self tinting glasses under neath it works pretty well. Glasses will partially tint and you get the affect of the two filters. If it gets really bright flip up the Giro lense and let the glasses go full dark.
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    QX100 Steering Mod

    If it works then it will be time to create a bill of materials (bom) and poof a conversion / upgrade kit is born.
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    Future of the Profile Post

    So as we finish securing the forums, you may have noticed that we don't have a lot of tools to protect the profile posts from the spammer. So we want peoples feedback on the profile post feature and how you'd feel if we turned it off so that it doesn't act as an attractor to spammers. Profile...
  4. ratz

    A simpler Silvio?

    That's the one I was thinking of; I thought it was in the Q flex thread but it's not. It might have been from the tea leaves thread two years ago when the turbo quest was discussed. Hopefully the poster is still around and can chime in.
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    A simpler Silvio?

    Harder to explain than it is to point at in person and show. Nothing to do with Q-factor. Internal bearings mean thiner crank spindle which if hollow has more flex; if thick and stiff; then it's heavy. Move the bearings outside the BB and you can use a wider radius spindle which can be thinner...
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    First Silvio Ride

    Low Speed, high cadence practice will give you round pedal strokes and a safe way to practice. Then when it's muscle memory you can mash and accelerated at speed; Mental tricks to practice: 1) In the dead spot of the either foot think about scraping mud off the bottom of your shoe. 2) When the...
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    A simpler Silvio?

    I'm going to do a brain dump here and add more data to the discussion without really solving your goal but hopefully will give more info to consider. Qx100 is your best bet today; [x] wide tires [x] Really wide tires if you go for smaller wheels [x] fenders (Front easy; rear use a mtb style, or...
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    First Silvio Ride

    Welcome !! You may have to bring the headrest inward a bit. It's really more of a neck rest; the rear base of your skull should be the only part of you head the contacts the headrest. If you are looking skyward it's probably out a bit to far; (5mm makes a big difference) When set in the...
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    The last V2k

    Sounds like that is progressing nicely. Sorry about the links we had to enact new spam defenses. When you hit 10 posts you'll be able to link. You can however drag and drop images into the post data area to upload images into your posts. That's what most members do. You should have that...
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    Crank length

    Offset the chain stay clamps so that on the non drive side you BB cup is flush with the out edge of the clamp. That pickup up about 2-3mm on the drive side which gives just enough extra clearance.
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    Crank length

    I have 110BCD; the 130 would be better in most cases. Shimano Ultegra might be an issue; don't like their four bolt cranks at all so I haven't looked at one of those.
  12. ratz

    Must Start to finish

    Probably not what you want to here but that means you pedaling has bad habits yet to be over come. Time in the saddle will solve that, the MBB is just exposing your imbalance. As for drinking that best practiced in a big gear at a low cadence. Learn to drink at 60rpm and the rest will come...
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    Crank length

    That's a good question. It should; the Power2Max one does and they are very similar on the back side design; from photo graphs the PowerTap C looks to have a slightly bigger opening; but I'm guessing a quick email to them would confirm the inside diameter. The Power2Max ones are Spindle...
  14. ratz

    v20 and v2

    http://cruzbike.com/fit.html Sounds to me like you are a medium without a doubt.
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    aero helmets .............options and thoughts

    Rain-X is your friend; then you don't have to wipe it off; it just stay clear. Rain-x on the outside; Fog-x on the inside. Worth the effort.
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    v20 and v2

    Grey, White, Black is one of the more flexible color palettes to add accent colors too. Check out http://www.colorcombos.com/grey-color-schemes.html and we get a lot of ideas. Mrs Ratz when with Orange.
  17. ratz

    Get your light mount on!

    I pretty sure the Crud Racers will fit with at least 25mm; I've got a set left for my Silvio that I should really test out.
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    Latex Larry and the case of blown out tire

    You and me both; I been thinking I should setup a https://www.patreon.com account. Create a list of cool products; people donate to which ones they want tested and review. Then when each is funded do the reveiw and raffle off to those people that sponsored the review. *Sigh* not enough hours...
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    Bikeism Sucks

    This summer I'm volunteering as a B group ride leader with my V20, I just have to accept the offer. The speed delta will let me go back and check on the slow pokes to make sure they don't get lost and still be able to sneak back up on the front people as well. Then I'll just start to get these...
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