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Forum: Road Cycling
07-22-08, 01:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 15,660
Posted By Diretemus

My gears shift whether I use Sora or Dura-Ace.

My gears shift whether I use Sora or Dura-Ace.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-08, 07:15 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,610
Posted By Diretemus

Hairy ass crack... Bibs!

Hairy ass crack... Bibs!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-03-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,602
Posted By Diretemus

Which Fi'zi:k Saddle for you?

I understand the experience between a rider's ***** and seat are both very personal and individualized but I'd love to hear your likes/dislikes about your specific Fi'zi:k saddles...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 774
Posted By Diretemus

Before you go looking for a new derailleur go to...

Before you go looking for a new derailleur go to your LBS and have the bike looked at.
I have the same issue as you where in a large majority of the gear, the chain would rub. The issue was the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By Diretemus

When I press on it. Apparently my work has a...

When I press on it.
Apparently my work has a Doctor's office (who knew!)
Went there, got a knee brace (some type of Ace bandage), and some anti-inflammatory.
Ice for 48 hours, heat afterwards.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-02-08, 07:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By Diretemus

Strained Tendon?... you be my Doc...

Just came home from a short 15 mile ride.
Have some decent pain (when I put pressure) in my left leg, right of the kneecap (my right).
I believe its a strained tendon... any ideas?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 11:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,031
Posted By Diretemus

Win...

Win...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 876
Posted By Diretemus

+1 :twitchy:[/quote] :eek:

+1
:twitchy:[/quote]

:eek:
Forum: Road Cycling
07-01-08, 07:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,474
Posted By Diretemus

What rims are those suckers? They are sweet...

What rims are those suckers? They are sweet looking.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 07:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,924
Posted By Diretemus

Born and raised... and that quote is so full of...

Born and raised... and that quote is so full of truth...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 02:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,924
Posted By Diretemus

Cyril: Hey! Are you really gonna shave your legs?...

Cyril: Hey! Are you really gonna shave your legs?
Dave: Certo! All the Italians do it.
Mike: Ah. Some country. The women don't shave theirs.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 10:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Diretemus

The pictures are in my head and that's all I care...

The pictures are in my head and that's all I care about! SORRY!!! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 09:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Diretemus

This idea works outside cycling as well my...

This idea works outside cycling as well my friend...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 08:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Diretemus

Haha, in all seriousness, the girl was very...

Haha, in all seriousness, the girl was very apologetic and clearly more shaken up then me. I'm sure she'll be looking left more often when making a right onto a major road.

I'm also sure the...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Diretemus

Would have absolutely spoiled my day... ;)

Would have absolutely spoiled my day... ;)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 08:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Diretemus

Please see below:

Please see below:
Forum: Road Cycling
06-30-08, 08:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,265
Posted By Diretemus

Almost got hit today... but she was SOOO fine...

On my usual morning ride, I was passing a side street while a SUV was coming to make a right onto the rode I was cycling on.
The car didn't slow down one bit and started making the right, right in...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-29-08, 01:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 466
Posted By Diretemus

.......

.... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh1uExizh4E&NR=1)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-27-08, 10:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 603
Posted By Diretemus

Your Ride: June 27, 2008

About to head out on a 15 mile out and back.
Weather is warm and humid so I'll be sure to bring plenty of fluids!

Love to see what everyone else is up to on this fantastic Friday! (Toke off from...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-25-08, 05:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,112
Posted By Diretemus

Your Wednesday Ride (June 25th, 2008)

Tried our a new route today (started moving away from the MUPs and am starting to use regular roads).

Woke up at 6:00am, stayed in bed till 6:15am, got geared up and waited outside my house till...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-24-08, 12:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,914
Posted By Diretemus

Yakima Top Rack w/ Sprocket Rocket... I'll never...

Yakima Top Rack w/ Sprocket Rocket... I'll never go back to a Trunk Rack
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-08, 03:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,242
Posted By Diretemus

This is full of win...

This is full of win...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-23-08, 12:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 410
Posted By Diretemus

I'd call Scott and see.

I'd call Scott and see.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-17-08, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 563
Posted By Diretemus

CrossTraining - Running w/ Flat Feet

And so it begins.

I've picked up this little book called, "The Non-Marathon Runner's Training Book" and I'm really determined to start integrating running into my workout routine to both break up...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 07:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By Diretemus

If that is the case Dalava, if I had an...

If that is the case Dalava, if I had an additional $400-500 to spend, what would be your reqs for wheel sets?
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-08, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 856
Posted By Diretemus

Scott CR1 Team...

So I'm at my LBS looking for a potential upgrade from my entry level Trek 1000.
Not in a million years did I think I would go full Carbon, but, this sly guy at the shop shows me the beautiful Scott...
Forum: Commuting
06-10-08, 12:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,261
Posted By Diretemus

I personally went clipless in anticipation of...

I personally went clipless in anticipation of more Road Cycling.
I thoroughly enjoy the "attached" feeling I get, where me and bike are like 1.
As mentioned countless times, it takes some getting...
Forum: Commuting
06-05-08, 09:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,051
Posted By Diretemus

I try to be like a car as much as possible (and...

I try to be like a car as much as possible (and that includes waiting in lines).
My only concern is re-clipping my right foot right away so I can keep up with the flow of traffic.
What I've done...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-03-08, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 466
Posted By Diretemus

Horrible Race Accident

Just saw this on the new at CNN.com...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/americas/06/02/mexico.bikers.ap/index.html
Forum: Commuting
06-02-08, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,471
Posted By Diretemus

I'll tell you what's more insane... your profile...

I'll tell you what's more insane... your profile picture.
Forum: Commuting
05-30-08, 02:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 386
Posted By Diretemus

Please also review Exhibit B: ...

Please also review Exhibit B:

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=423878
05-27-08, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,055
Posted By Diretemus

Nashbar Elite Workstand vs. Spin Doctor Race Repair Stand

Afternoon all!
Looking for some friendly advice on which you would utilize out of the two above workstands.
They are identical in price from Nashbar.

See the below links:...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-08, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Diretemus

It was pretty intuitive for me to unclip well...

It was pretty intuitive for me to unclip well before I had to stop, and that's what lead me to my predicament.

I decided to wait to the very last minute before I had to unclip, in the hopes the...
Forum: Commuting
05-23-08, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Diretemus

I was about to...

...create a thread asking why everyone has such issues with falls and clipless pedals.

Then today, I fell on clipless pedals...
I thought I could coast and stay clipped in, in time for the light...
Forum: Commuting
05-20-08, 03:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 833
Posted By Diretemus

Rain Gear...

Clothing clothing clothing... Need some solid rain gear to keep me nice and dry!

I intend to get some Fenders so my bike should be okay though.
Forum: Commuting
05-19-08, 06:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,141
Posted By Diretemus

9.8 Miles each way. Suburban biking at it's...

9.8 Miles each way.
Suburban biking at it's best.

http://www.geocities.com/diretemus/road1.JPG
Forum: Road Cycling
05-15-08, 06:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,858
Posted By Diretemus

My asthma is always exercise induced. I've never...

My asthma is always exercise induced. I've never had an attack out of the blue.
With that said, if I exercise inside, I never have an attack.
It's usually a combination of exercise + cold air that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 06:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,858
Posted By Diretemus

No kidding Mezza! I really felt I could ride...

No kidding Mezza!
I really felt I could ride without my inhaler (and I can) but it sucked to be so god awfully winded when my heart rate is 110!!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-14-08, 06:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,858
Posted By Diretemus

Any Pro-Cyclists With Asthma?

As I wheeze over to the computer after a long ride to the gym and back, I got to thinking:

a) I need to setup a doctor's appointment so I can renew my albuterol prescription;
b) Have there been...
Forum: Northeast
05-14-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Diretemus

Thank you both of you!!! :)

Thank you both of you!!! :)
Forum: Northeast
05-13-08, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 651
Posted By Diretemus

Long Island Bike Clubs

Afternoon All!

I live smack dead in the middle of Suffolk & Nassau county (Farmingdale) and have started actively commuting to work in Deer Park.
I'd like to take it one step further, I'd like to...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-08, 10:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Diretemus

That one looks perfect Schnee! I can't see...

That one looks perfect Schnee!
I can't see dropping an additional $300-500 for something with a few more bells and whistles.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-13-08, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By Diretemus

Anything > Garmin 305

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Forerunner-Wrist-Mounted-Fitness-Computer/dp/B000CSWCQA/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1210692606&sr=8-1

Looking for an already device to test, heart rate,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-12-08, 09:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Diretemus

I appreciate the feedback, but if this is the...

I appreciate the feedback, but if this is the case, could you direct me into more "relevant" or "up-to-date" cycling books that haven't been mentioned yet?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-08, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Diretemus

Thanks guys, I feel like I need to eat up any...

Thanks guys,
I feel like I need to eat up any good literature there is out there, every page I read makes me more and more into cycling!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-11-08, 07:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 908
Posted By Diretemus

The Cyclist's Training Bible

Before I delve deeper into this book I'd like to get some other peoples reactions who have read it in it's entirety.

Do you feel Joe Friel's techniques enchanced your performance?
Anything you...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 453
Posted By Diretemus

I have the bike and so far, I thoroughly enjoy...

I have the bike and so far, I thoroughly enjoy it.
This is my first road bike so my frame is reference is somewhat, minimal. Nevertheless, I use the bike for commuting to and from work, and will...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-09-08, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By Diretemus

Pedals to match...

Need some solid pedals to match the Cannondale RP2100 High Performance Shoe:
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=F5002

Any recommendations?
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 08:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By Diretemus

Here is everything I bought, and the fact it was...

Here is everything I bought, and the fact it was under $400 seems like a pretty solid deal:
Description Total
Yakima SprocketRocket Bike Mount ...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-08-08, 07:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 643
Posted By Diretemus

Estimated delivery for my is next Friday... so I...

Estimated delivery for my is next Friday... so I don't know, we'll see. Did you get it from REI?
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