Recent content by Ruby60

I check the forums everyday but rarely post and never (well, maybe once years ago?) in the clinic but.... While watching the TdF today on nbcsn it struck me that use of inhalers while racing is now overt and acceptable. Check the pictures at 53.8 k to go...there’s a Team Dimension Data rider...

Thanks for the links BK..I knew I could count on you for the info!

I have '04, '06, '08 Chorus gruppos which, over the years, have had various parts switched from bike to bike. I'd like to get the gruppos united again. How can I differentiate each years parts from another? I think the aero brakes were from the '04 gruppo (??), but what other drive train...

I second Master50's recommendation for the Bont shoes. The Bonts are user moldable too.

I'm also a long time CT user. I purchased the TOPO 5 Racermate edition along with the CT. Using this with the course creator program, I've been able to create the courses I've raced on. It's NOT perfect as adding "via" points along the course sometimes "confuses" the CT causing what I call...

Cinelli did this back in the late 1960's If I remember correctly. Look up the Cinelli "Bivalent" hubs. I believe the hubs were made by Campagnolo and used Regina freewheels.

TJV had an earpiece stuck in his ear... I thought radios were not allowed in this race..... was this an unfair advantage? How about a 60 sec time penality?

A custom frame builder is in order to build a steel or aluminum fork for you. They would have to make a custom fork crown to eliminate rake.

A couple of years ago a user named "Dimspace" posted a graphic flow chart showing all the ties to the "players" involved with USA Cycling. It is very detailed and seems complete. Take a look and see how all the names mentioned in this thread are connected. You'll find it here...

I'm pretty sure you can find a wooden gravity stand... get one of those, file or cut grooves where needed, line with felt... Or, make your own stand... copy design, use 2X4 studs, use screws to construct. Use felt to line "feet" and bike supports. Stain or paint. Probably just need a saw...

Went to Maui a couple of years ago for my daughters wedding. While there I wanted to ride from the ocean to the crater of Haleakala. Rented a bike there on the island... C'Dale. Cheaper than shipping my bike over and back. So I dipped my bikes wheels in the ocean at Piai (spelling?) and started...

You might be able to repair the crank arm by drilling out the hole and installing a HELICOIL. I don't know for sure if there is a lefthand threaded helicoil, but you can do a search and find out...

Team Oracle WINS!!! Team Oracle blows them away!!!

Have to agree with Merckx about the penalities. Team Oracle has completely turned around concerning the tactical issues since they changed their foreguard. Now it's Team New Zealand making the mistakes... I thought this regatta was over with days ago, but Oracle has proved to be a competitor...

Amazing Performance! Teaam Oracle has won 7 match races in a row! In todays second race, Team Oracle comes from behind to blow out Team New Zealand.... Amazing!! Series is now even... one race decides the cup winner! Sail fast and smart Team Oracle!